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This is the most incredible bibliography on this subject that I have ever encountered in my 40 years of research. Dr. Abel is, simply put, amazing. His use of both dialogue and abstract philosophy renders his material exceptionally accesibly and makes an otherwise dry subject enjoyable. If you loved such books as "Watership Down", "Zen and the Art of Motor Cycle Maintenance", or "How to be an Amazing Lover" you'll truly love "Smoking and Reproduction".

Thoughtful and insighful view on nicotine

The authors use an unusual path to approach the domestication of plants and animals. Mankind is the main actor in this historical play.

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As the satisfied user of an earlier edition, for me the big question was how much new stuff would there be in this update, given that at first glance the layout of the chapters is almost the same and subjects (such as microphones types and their uses, or studio acoustics) don't change very rapidly. But, dipping a bit deeper, that turned out to be deceptive. There really is a lot of new stuff in this one; it's also (even) more clearly written, and to get the extra material into the same space it is sharper, more concise. The content remains as authoritative as ever - the book really does deliver what it says on the cover - and without the irritating mateyness that so many books of this kind now impose on the reader.

Obviously the biggest changes are in chapters which cover processing, mixing and editing, where digital techniques have advanced most rapidly, but these are still made understandable by relating them to the analogue techniques they emulate (some of which are in any case still in use). A new reader is told not only what to do, but also why it's a good way to do it, and how to listen to and think about the result.

'The Sound Studio' has always been particularly strong on microphones and their placement. This incidentally was the subject of Nisbett's 'Use of Microphones', which is now out of print but is, I think, better covered in the present work. The Seventh Edition includes much new equipment and lots of new wrinkles even in places where I didn't expect it. Clearly, it's the perfect choice for the newcomer - but is also a really good work of reference for the rest of us. I particularly like the comprehensive glossary, as well as having an index that really works.

So - whether you have and old edition or not - I second the verdict of Music Tech Magazine and really do recommend this new version of 'Sound Studio'. Ian Middleton.

Lights, Camera, Action...

When Caitlin Clark arrived in Natchez, Mississippi, to assist the producers of a TV movie, she was impresed by the waythe locale had been transformed to resemble the Civil War era. Storefronts had been painted in the style of the 1860s. Women in hoop skirts swept down the streets, passing men in Confederate gray jackets. Romance lingered on the set, along with the heady scent of magnolias and tea roses.

Caitlin had to keep reminding herself that they were filming a movie- especially when she caught sight of Luek McKeever. With chiseled good looks, deep blue eyes and a tall, muscular physique, Luke had the charisma of a movie star. But he was the special effects man, the crew member who created the ilusions of flying bullets and exploding cannonballs.

From the moment they met, Luke had a special effect on Caitlin's heart. Sparks seemed to fly whenever he was near. But Caitlin had know men like McKeever.. great looking guys who broke women'd hearts into tiny pieces. She had to play it cool and keep things on a professional basis- before Luke started a fire that threatened to burn out of control.

Even if you never make a piece of lace in your life, this book is worth the price just for the gorgeous photographs! For those who actually do make bobbin lace, this selection of Milanese patterns is amazing. The use of color is beyond my power of description. What's more, the diagrams and instructions are crystal clear. One thing the lacemaker should be aware of, though: most of the threads used in this book are Guttermans' silk, and the colors have been renumbered since this book was published. Also, it would be helpful to have a good grounding in Milanese lace before trying any of the patterns in this book.

From severed fingers to slashed throats and burns, Special Effects Makeup provides a complete guide to theatre and film make-up processes, covering a world of increasingly technical, sophisticated effects. These step-by-step coverages will prove essential to any working in theatre, surveying materials and their results.

This book has beautiful photographs with very clear explanations for beginnining photographers. Some biographical data with telephone and fax numbers of the represented photographers is provided.

THIS IS THE PERFECT BOOK FOR ANYONE WANTING TECHNICAL ADVICE ON THE SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS ART FORM. TRUST ME, READ THIS EDUCATIONAL BOOK AS SOON AS YOU CAN BECAUSE KNOLEDGE IS POWER.