Encyclopedias and reference works Books

David Busch's Canon EOS 90D Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the advanced Canon EOS 90D camera. With this book, photographers will be able to fully master the Canon EOS 90D camera. David...

The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend!Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, withThe Diamond Painting Guide and Logbookreaders can get expert advice and inspiration on how to...

See the images and read the stories behind the creative process of one of America's most respected landscape photographers, William Neill. For more than two decades, William Neill has been offering his thoughts and insights about photography and the...

In The Posing Playbook for Photographing Kids, Tamara Lackey covers how to read your subjects, work with different personality types, and elicit genuine engagement for great shots.Tamara Lackey has been photographing children and families for years, and...

In Morpho: Joint Forms and Muscular Functions, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human form. In this book, Lauricella offers a mechanical vision of the body, allowing us to see the important...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Fujifilm X-T3, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.This camera guide helps...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera is...

In this book, popular Fuji Rumors "X-Pert Corner" columnist Rico Pfirstinger teaches you about the little-known capabilities of the Fujifilm X-T3, which he's discovered through months of in-depth research and experimentation with the camera. After a...

Adobe InDesign is the clear software of choice for designers in desktop publishing and typesetting. With it, designers create professional, eye-catching posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books, and ebooks. But because it...

When Within the Frame was first published in 2009, it received high praise for both its practical teaching and its humanity. Ten years later, it is a best-selling modern classic and a must-read.Author David duChemin's masterful and balanced emphasis on...

This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic, synthetic shapes and forms,...

In The Landscape Photography Book, professional photographer and bestselling author Scott Kelby teaches you how to sheet and edit jaw-dropping landscape photographs.Scott covers all you need to know, as he discusses everything from his go-to...

Whether you're the photographer behind the camera or the model in front of the lens, chances are you could use some help with posing, which is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to portrait photography. POSE! provides the knowledge and the...

In this book, popular Fuji Rumors "X-Pert Corner" columnist Rico Pfirstinger teaches you all about the capabilities of the Fujifilm X Series lineup of cameras, which he's discovered through years of in-depth research and experimentation. No matter which...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 III Guide to Digital Photography is most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony's affordable 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera.With advanced 693-point phase detect autofocus, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 10...

In The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4, photographer Jeff Carlson helps you discover Luminar's best features to take full advantage of the program for all your photography needs.For photographers looking for either an alternative to Adobe Lightroom or...

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most powerful image-editing applications ever created, but it is also widely thought to be difficult to learn, infinite in scope, and nearly impossible to master. For these reasons, many photographers choose to stay...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7R III Guide to Digital Photography is most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony's high-speed, high-resolution full frame mirrorless camera. Capable of 10 frame-per-second bursts even at 42 megapixels, the a7R III is...

Mastering the Nikon D850 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D850 camera,exploring the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual.Darrell helps...

In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into making...

The Apple Photos Book for Photographers, 2nd Edition, by Derrick Story shines a light on the true sophistication of this app and the ecosystem it taps into. From the point of view of a working photographer, Derrick provides everything you need to know to...

In the past, landscape photography largely ended when the last light of dusk faded from the sky. Today it's only beginning. The latest digital cameras have made it easy to create images of the landscape at night that film and early digital photographers...

Scott Kelby, the world's #1 best-selling photography technique books author, is here with a new concept in photography and flash books-one that's designed from the ground up to get you straight to whatever it is you need to do with a flash right now, get...

The Enthusiast's Guide to Exposure: 49 Photographic Principles You Need to Know teaches you what you need to know in order to shoot great images with proper exposures and powerful compositions. Photographer and author John Greengo covers light, aperture,...

In Fine Art Inkjet Printing: The Craft and the Art of the Fine Digital Print, photographers learn all they need to know to be able to create beautiful prints worthy of building a print portfolio, selling to clients, or hanging in a home or gallery.In an...

The best-selling and universally-praised bible for the Sony Alpha a6000 is finally back in print!David Busch's Sony a6000 Guide to Digital Photographyis your all-in-one resource and reference for the Sony Alpha a6000, and now it's available in both...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a6300/ILCE-6300 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony's advanced APS-C mirrorless camera. This eagerly-anticipated enthusiast/professional digital camera features a new...

In this book, popular Fuji Rumors "X-Pert Corner" columnist RicoPfirstinger teaches about the little-known capabilities of the Fujifilm X-Pro2, which he's discoveredthrough months of in-depth research and experimentation with the camera. After a brief...

"Teaches you how to "be" a photographer, not just how to operate the camera."David Busch's Nikon D500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book for Nikon's 20.9-megapixel enthusiast/professional DX-format digital...

Mastering the Nikon D500 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the D500 camera, exploring features and capabilities that far surpass the user's manual. Darrell helps users navigate past the...

Consumer drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur shooter. These "flying tripods" have given photographers the ability to place their cameras virtually anywhere they...

Anyone who has been inspired to take a picture of a great-looking meal knows that creating a successful food photograph is not easy. Though the food may look amazing, the resulting image can often end up mediocre and unappealing. Whether you want to...

The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography is a comprehensive handbook on macro and close-up photography, offering both ambitious beginners and veteran photographers all the information they need to create great macro photographs. Experienced...

David Busch's Sony a77 II Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Sony a77 II camera. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great...

Full of sweet illustrations and gorgeous photographs, step-by-step instructions for essential skills such as building a chicken coop are interspersed with country lore and old-fashioned tips and tricks. Good Living Guide to...

Laughter abounds in this entertaining book filled with real life experiences and interesting characters! This book will keep you smiling from cover to cover!

This series of satirical opinion pieces features anecdotes published by the San Francisco Chronicle and insights that may not be politically correct or even appropriate. Ken offers a unique perspective on topics ranging from local city politics to...

Santa Don, author Don Kennedy, is back with volume 3 of his series, KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS TO SANTA CLAUS; 25 Years of Santa Stories. What started, almost 30 years ago, with Don filling in for a volunteer Santa friend who got a bad virus, turned...

Opinions of what "gay music" is are as varied as are the types of music played by LGBTQ+ musicians. The opinions expressed in this book are culled from a wide variety of sources and interviews. The main focus of this book is from the opinions of the...

The one primer you need to launch, lead, and sponsor successful projects.We're now living in the project economy. The number of projects initiated in all sectors has skyrocketed, and project management skills have become essential for every...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of woodpeckers with this pocket-sized guide.The splash of red on black and white-few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcher's attention like a...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of orioles with this pocket-sized guide.The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole's familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us that spring has arrived. You...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of hummingbirds with this pocket-sized guide.The glittering throat patch of the male Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a worthy adornment for this princely bird. And what else can captivate a bird watcher as much as a...

Learn to attract and feed a variety finches with this pocket-sized guide. The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all the finches truly bring your yard...

Learn to attract and feed cardinals with this pocket-sized guide.The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year-and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. You love these...

Learn to attract and feed Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds with this pocket-sized guide.The Eastern Bluebird's blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality,...

Get inspired by the axolotl, aka the Mexican Water Monster, and discover what they can teach us about living life to the fullest in this adorably profound book of amphibian affirmations!For everyone who has had a sloth phase, an alpaca phase, a llama...

Helpful tips, space-saving tricks and DIY projects for making a shoebox apartment beautifully functional. This handy pocket guide enables readers to transform a tiny apartment into a welcoming, delightful and adorable abode...