The world’s biggest stoner, Oliver, loses a high profile car, forcing him to steal an ice cream truck and enlist his wacky friends to help track down the thief before it’s too late
One-time martial arts prodigy Michael Shaw is sentenced to community service at a rundown karate school, where he gets back into the discipline of the sport. During a local MMA fight he encounters the man who killed his family a decade ago, and his decision to get revenge involves going behind his karate master’s back to train and compete in the upcoming MMA tournament. When he finally goes toe to toe in the ring with his parents’ killer he won’t stop until the last punch knocks his opponent to the ground, leaving him TAPPED OUT.
Initiated by the Golden Horse Film Festival, 10+10 is a collaborative project that brings together 20 Taiwanese film directors, each given free rein to create a 5-minute short under the central theme of “Taiwan’s uniqueness”. The resulting anthology, encompassing a whole spectrum of genres, styles, and subjects, is not only a showcase for the creativity and diversity of contemporary Taiwan cinema, but also a love letter to the island they call home.
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong’s improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
This photography ebook collection have many excellent ebooks, teaches the latest digital editing and correction techniques, including new coverage of workflow and raw conversion.
More than 100 Illustrated Tutorial eBooks.
Homebrewing — what hobby could possibly be more rewarding than the one that, in a matter of weeks, yields fresh beer for the happy brewer? It’s hard to beat that kind of payoff. Brewing beer is fun, but it’s also a demanding process, requiring proper equipment, impeccable sanitation, a basic understanding of the chemical processes involved, and the patience to troubleshoot flavors and aromas that aren’t quite right. No matter how experienced the beer maker, questions and problems can develop with every new batch of beer.Master brewer Ashton Lewis has seen and resolved hundreds of brewing problems and answered thousands of questions from amateur brewers as Brew Your Own magazine’s Mr. Wizard. From simple queries on getting started (Are lagers and ales made differently?) to discussions on the niceties of foam (How can I improve head retention?), Lewis provides the answers that homebrewers need.
Outstanding Basic Photography DVD! Informative, upbeat, interesting, insightful. Great for someone who wants to move away from the auto settings and venture into the manual settings!
This new Magic Lantern DVD is absolutely essential for every proud owner of a digital SLR! That’s because being a good photographer isn’t about having costly equipment or scores of accessories, it’s about knowing HOW to use them. And that’s exactly what this superbly produced, high-definition 65 minute workshop teaches: basic, timeless photographic techniques that everyone with a camera should know. With plenty of real-world examples shown in an easy-to-follow action format, it explains the advantages SLRs offer over other digital cameras; the range of available lenses; how to achieve perfect exposure and focus; and the camera’s many options for quality settings. There’s also information on white balance, principles of good composition, and working with your built-in flash.
Whether you own a low-cost point-and-shoot camera or an expensive digital SLR, great photographs are within your reach with the help of this book. Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource shows you everything you need to know to take great-looking digital photos, from basic camera operation to advanced Photoshop techniques. Photopedias easy-to-read text, accompanied by colorful photographic examples, leads you step-by-step from choosing the right digital camera to taking impressive pictures to printing your photos and sharing them via the Web.
Men’s Journal Magazine: if you’re an active guy who works hard, plays hard, stays in shape and rewards himself with great toys and trips, this magazine is your ideal playtime resource. Geared toward the modern, adventurous man who’s into health, fitness, sports and travel, Men’s Journal will appeal to those who enjoy their leisure time and want to get the most out of it.
Popular Photography Magazine now known as Popular Photography and Imaging, also called Popular Photography or Pop Photo, is a monthly American consumer magazine founded in 1937 and the world’s largest imaging magazine, with an editorial staff twice the size of its nearest competitor profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. Popular Photography brings you step-by-step secrets of the pros for taking their most amazing shots. You’ll discover the best equipment at the best prices, get comprehensive comparative reports on cameras, lenses, film, digital equipment, printers, scanners, software, accessories and so much more.
Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.