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Developing Academic Skills for Nursing Associates (Understanding Nursing Associate Practice)
If you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for TNAs, this book prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies in healthcare.Key features:
- Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018)
- Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level.
- Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee Nursing Associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
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Developing IoT Projects with ESP32: Discover the IoT development ecosystem with ESP32 to create production-grade smart devices, 2nd Edition
From smart sensors to cloud to TinyML, learn the IoT ecosystem by developing on ESP32 with industry-wide tools and technologies
Key Features
- Build IoT projects from scratch using ESP32
- Customize solutions, take them to cloud, visualize real-time data, implement security features
- Practice using a variety of hands-on projects such as an audio player, smart home, and more
Book Description
The ESP32 is a low-cost, low-power, SoC (system on a chip) series of microcontrollers with integrated WiFi and dual-mode Bluetooth. It has shipped >100M units as of 2018 and powers many WiFi devices on the market. This book provides end-to-end coverage of building an IoT system from the ground up to secure data communication techniques from sensors to cloud platforms that will help you to develop production-grade IoT solutions by using the ESP32 SoC.
Starting with the fundamentals of IoT supported with real-world use cases, this book will take you through every aspect of building an IoT device using ESP32 from scratch. With every chapter, you’ll learn to expand your IoT applications with features such as sensor communication, integrating popular IoT libraries such as Little FS, LVGL and more, connectivity via. WiFi/BLE, security features, cloud connectivity and real-time data visualization techniques using Grafana.
Moving further, an entire section is dedicated to covering AI/ML for embedded systems. You’ll learn to build and run ML applications using TInyML and ESP32-S3 to create state-of-the-art embedded products.
The book takes a hands-on approach to have you start building IoT solutions right from the start. An end-to-end IoT solution in the form of a Smart Home is dedicated towards the end of the book where you apply all the techniques learned through the book in real-time.
Get started with building secure, production grade IoT systems on ESP32, today!
What you will learn
- Using IDE and development tools effectively with debugging/testing features
- How to drive popular peripherals and external devices (GPIO, I2C, multimedia, storage)
- Handy IoT libraries to be integrated into ESP32 projects
- Managing WiFi (STA & AP modes, provisioning, ESP Rainmaker framework features)
- Security features (Secure boot, OTA firmware update)
- Developing AWS IoT and visualizing data with Grafana
- Adding voice capabilities by employing the ESP AFE and Speech recognition framework
- Develop ML applications using TinyML on ESP32-S3 and the Edge Impulse platform
- Developing TinyML applications on ESP32-S3
Who This Book Is For
If you are an embedded software developer, an IoT software architect or developer, a technologist, or anyone who wants to learn how to use ESP32 and its applications, this book is for you.
A basic understanding of embedded systems, programming, networking, and cloud computing concepts is necessary to get started with the book.
Table of Contents
- Overview of ESP32 / Introduction to IoT development and the ESP32 platform
- Understanding the development tools to create the first application
- Using ESP32 peripherals to drive external devices
- Employing 3rd-party libraries in ESP32 projects
- Project – Audio player
- Using WiFi communication for connectivity
- Learning ESP32 security features for production-grade devices
- Connecting to cloud platforms and using services
- Project – Smart home
- TensorFlow Basics and TinyML
- Developing on EdgeImpulse platform
- Project – Baby monitor
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Digital Filmmaking For Kids For Dummies
The easy way for kids to get started with filmmakingIf you’ve been bitten by the filmmaking bug―even if you don’t have a background in video or access to fancy equipment―Digital Filmmaking For Kids makes it easy to get up and running with digital filmmaking! This fun and friendly guide walks you through a ton of cool projects that introduce you to all stages of filmmaking. Packed with full-color photos, easy-to-follow instruction, and simple examples, it shows you how to write a script, create a storyboard, pick a set, light a scene, master top-quality sound, frame and shoot, edit, add special effects, and share your finished product with friends or a global audience.
Anyone can take a selfie or upload a silly video to YouTube―but it takes practice and skill to shoot professional-looking frames and make your own short film. Written by a film and video professional who has taught hundreds of students, this kid-accessible guide provides you with hands-on projects that make it fun to learn all aspects of video production, from planning to scripting to filming to editing. Plus, it includes access to videos that highlight and demonstrate skills covered in the book, making learning even easier and less intimidating to grasp.
- Create a film using the tools at hand
- Plan, script, light and shoot your video
- Edit and share your film
- Plan a video project from start to finish
If you’re a student aged 7–16 with an interest in creating and sharing your self-made video, this friendly guide lights the way for your start in digital filmmaking.
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Digital Photography an Introduction
5th edition of this digital photography bestseller from Tom Ang
Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with the brand new, jargon-free Digital Photography An Introduction. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to how to manipulate your images using the latest digital software.
Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories and follow the essentials of good picture taking with expert tips on how to improve your technique. This edition is fully up-to-date with the latest photography equipment to keep you snap happy.
With exciting new photographic projects to try and inspirational ideas, concepts and approaches to subject areas to fire up your creativity, Digital Photography An Introduction is the perfect beginner’s guide to digital photography.
Previous ISBN 9781409382928
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Digital Skills for Nursing Studies and Practice (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
This practical book equips you with the digital capabilities you need for your nursing studies and career. Whether you are a digital native or less confident with technology, the book develops your ability to harness digital tools and opportunities to enhance your nursing practice. From using technology for better communication, collaboration and participation to honing your technical skills, the book instils the digital mindset you need as a 21st century nurse.
Key features:
· Mapped to HEE’s Digital Capability Framework
· Structured around opportunities for self-assessment and reflection to help you identify the areas that require work
· Focuses on the capabilities specifically needed for the nursing role, using activities and case studies to highlight their application to practice
· Covers topical issues such as digital wellbeing, online professionalism, data protection and more
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Dimond’s Legal Aspects of Nursing: A definitive guide to law for nurses
Understand the legal principles of nursing all nurses should know with this definitive guide
Diamond’s Legal Aspects of Nursing, 8th edition, by Iwan Dowie and Richard Griffin, is the definitive guide to the law that all nurses should know. Written specifically for student nurses, the textis beneficial for those already in the practice, providing practical information on the legal principles you need to be aware of in your everyday nursing practice.
Now in its 8th edition, Diamond’s text remains the definitive guide to the law for nurses. Comprehensive and approachable, this edition has been significantly reworked by an expert author team with extensive experience in teaching nursing law to ensure the principles covered are clear and accessible to those not familiar with the law. The text includes recent legal developments and the new nursing standards to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of nursing law modules.
Including key statutes and cases explained by experts in the subject, Diamond’s text remains the authoritative text on nursing law.
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Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3, 3rd Edition
Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is the new edition of the must-have study companion for trainee dental nurses preparing for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ). The book offers comprehensive support on the units assessed by portfolio – from first aid and health and safety to specific chairside support procedures – as well as the four areas of the course tested by multiple choice questions: infection control, oral health assessment, dental radiography and oral health management.
This third edition of an established revision text has been substantially revised and restructured in line with the new qualification and reflects changes in the regulations and legislature affecting dentistry and dental workplaces, all of which have an effect on the daily role and working life of the dental nurse. It will be an invaluable guide for dental nurse trainees, qualified dental nurses and course providers.
– Expanded and revised, with extensive coverage of the fifteen Diploma units
– In full colour throughout with over 400 illustrations
– Companion website with downloadable glossary and MCQs for revision and self-assessmentRead more
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Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching: A whole school approach to closing the attainment gap
Firmly rooted in research evidence of what works within the classroom for our most disadvantaged students, Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching offers teachers and school leaders practical ways in which those students who are behind in their literacy capabilities can make excellent progress.
Building on the work of Geoff Barton in his influential book Don’t Call it Literacy, Kathrine Mortimore outlines the unique literacy challenges posed by specific subject areas for those with weaker literacy skills, and more importantly how these challenges can be addressed and overcome. A student’s GCSE results are vital in giving them the choices they deserve in order to go on to the next stage of their academic careers.
This book draws on the success stories of schools and subjects that have made significant improvements in the outcomes of the children they teach, regardless of their starting points. From the inevitable success of Michaela Community school, to the gains made by the English department at Torquay Academy and the rapid reading improvements at Henley Bank, this book draws on both whole school initiatives and subject-specific strategies which have had proven success.
This book places a wide and balanced knowledge-rich curriculum at the centre of any school improvement strategy designed to improve literacy, and illustrates the role that all subjects must combine to play in building the vital background knowledge and vocabulary that young people need in order to read independently. This curriculum must then be delivered using those teaching methods that have had the greatest impact on disadvantaged learners, and this book sets out how the methodology of direct and explicit instruction can be adopted within each subject area.
Alongside this is a useful summary of staff development and inset which offers practical ways in which teachers’ adoption of these effective strategies can be facilitated. There are also useful sections on creating a whole school dictionary of essential vocabulary, creating a culture of reading and writing, and also those key literacy barriers experienced by those students with some of the most common special educational needs.
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Diseases of the Goat
Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine―from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats.
- Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair
- Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants
- Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions
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Disney Quotes 2024 Calendar, Special Edition Calendar With Detachable Artwork For Framing, Official Product
2024 Disney Quotes Deluxe Poster Pull-out A3 Wall Calendar. This calendar commerates 100 years of Disney with each month featuring famous quotes and stunning imagery from all the Disney classic movies including Peter Pan, Mary Poppins and Cinderella to name a few. This fantastic design features perforated edges on the pages so you can turn these stunning prints into framed posters. This calendar is also presented in a special A3 sized envelope making it an perfect gift.
Product Dimensions: 420 x 297 MM
Danilo is the leading publisher of officially licensed calendars, diaries, greeting cards, gift wrap and gift bags in the UK. We are a family run company that’s been operating for more than 40 years. Our licenses range from baby to adult. All the paper we use is responsibly sourced and we only work with suppliers and manufacturers that meet our stringent ethical requirements.
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Disney Vintage Posters 2024 Calendar, Month To View Square Wall Calendar, Official Product
2024 Disney Vintage Posters Square Calendar. Each month features Disney movie posters from the classics such as Peter Pan, Bambi and Sleeping Beauty to name a few. This wall calendar has plenty of room for all of your important dates for 2024 in the date panels provided. Please note that this calendar does not contain wall posters, but simply shows images of the poster artwork from the classic Disney movies which spreads over three quarters of each monthly page.
Product Dimensions: 305 X 305 MM
Danilo is the leading publisher of officially licensed calendars, diaries, greeting cards, gift wrap and gift bags in the UK. We are a family run company that’s been operating for more than 40 years. Our licenses range from baby to adult. All the paper we use is responsibly sourced and we only work with suppliers and manufacturers that meet our stringent ethical requirements.
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Disneywar: The Battle for the Magic Kingdom
When you wish upon a star’, ‘Whistle While You Work’, ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ – these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Disney animation, abruptly resigned in November 2003 and declared war on chairman and chief executive Michael Eisner, he sent shock waves throughout the world.DISNEYWAR is the dramatic inside story of what drove this iconic entertainment company to civil war, told by one of America’s most acclaimed journalists. Drawing on unprecedented access to both Eisner and Roy Disney, current and former Disney executives and board members, as well as hundreds of pages of never-before-seen letters and memos, James B. Stewart gets to the bottom of mysteries that have enveloped Disney for years. In riveting detail, Stewart also lays bare the creative process that lies at the heart of Disney. Even as the executive suite has been engulfed in turmoil, Disney has worked – and sometimes clashed – with a glittering array of Hollywood players, many of who tell their stories here for the first time.
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Doctor Gifts: Doctor Gifts For Women – Perfect Journal For Female Doctor Appreciation and Thank You Gifts, Future Doctors Christmas and Birthday … Gifts Ideas (Funny Gifts For…
A Wonderful Notebook For a Doctor
Are you looking for a perfect gift for a doctor? Or thinking of a special gift for the best doctor in the family and friends, or maybe for yourself? Then this notebook is for you! This motivational and inspirational notebook with quote makes a memorable (and useful) gift.
This notebook will help remind a doctor that their hard work is appreciated. With custom sized pages (6”x9”) is the perfect size for a purse, bag, desk, backpack, school, home, or work. Give a doctor a gift they’ll remember!
Features:
- 100 Lined Pages with beautiful designs
- Page for yearly goals
- Premium finish soft cover
- Printed on bright white paper
- size: 6″ x 9″
Grab your copy today and create a smile on the doctor’s face!
If you are looking for other Gifts Ideas, don’t forget to click the publisher’s name (Lana J. Tomlinson)
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Does My Dog Love Me?: Understanding how your dog sees the world
Have you ever wondered what your dog is really thinking?
Our dogs mean the world to us and as owners we do our best to make sure they feel happy and loved, whilst also keeping them in line when needed. But wouldn’t it be so much easier if we spoke the same language and could ask what they were thinking or feeling?
In his latest book, top dog trainer, Graeme Hall, reveals the secrets to understanding what your furry companion is trying to say and how they see the world. Drawing on 15 years of experience training over 5,000 dogs, and backed up with scientific evidence, he tackles all the tricky questions you’ve ever wanted to ask, such as ‘how do I tell my dog he’s been naughty?’ and ‘how long does a dog remember?’.
Sharing his own personal stories and practical tips, Graeme demonstrates how to interpret your dog’s body language and use that knowledge to build a stronger, more rewarding relationship, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a new pup parent, this book will change the way you think about your four-legged best friend.
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Dog Grooming For Dummies
Make your puppy look as perfect as you know they are
When Fido is getting a bit too fluffy and Milo is downright mangy, it might just be time for a trim to get your pup looking their best. But where do you even begin? Dog Grooming For Dummies walks you through exactly how to groom your dog so they come out looking like they could win an award at the American Kennel Club, every time!
You’ll learn about prepping your canine for the shears, bathing your dog, cutting and brushing fur, all without help from a professional dog groomer. From the most down-on-their-luck rescue dog to pampered designer doodles, you’ll discover how to use the latest equipment and supplies to get people asking, “Did you get a new pup?” (Nope! They just look like one!)
In the book, you’ll get:
- A totally revamped section on the impact of canine nutrition on your pet’s coat
- New information on how to go about hiring a professional dog groomer and what qualifications you should look for
- Practical and hands-on advice on becoming a mobile, professional dog groomer
A fantastic and page-turning read full of step-by-step explanations, product suggestions, tips, and techniques, Dog Grooming For Dummies is the one-stop resource you need to stop chasing your tail and start washing, cutting, and styling your pooch into perfection.
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Dog Page-A-Day Gallery Calendar 2024: An Elegant Canine Celebration
Like an art gallery for your desk, packed with wagging tails, wet noses, and oodles of personality.
The heart, the soul, the loving spirit, and the sheer beauty of our canine friends, captured in hundreds of exquisitely photographed portraits. A thoughtful spaniel gazing wistfully out the window. A playful terrier whose look says, “Belly rubs, please!” A sweet Cockapoo, as soft and fluffy as a stuffed animal. Plus lots of mutts and mixed-breed pooches, each one more charming than the last.
The images are accompanied by captions featuring facts and quotes for dog lovers: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”-Mark Twain.
Printed on responsibly sourced paper. Page-a-Day® Gallery Calendars include 160 sheets of glossy, high quality paper printed with gorgeous full-colour photographs.
Each calendar is packaged in a clear plastic box that opens into a desktop easel for elegant, inspiring display.
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Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend
Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags.
Misreading doggie body language makes life challenging for dogs and their humans. This small but mighty book is your perfect illustrated guide to seeing and understanding the subtle visual cues and interpreting the behaviours used by your beloved pup to express how they’re feeling. The more we notice and listen to what our dogs are trying to tell us, the more we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy.
– Original illustrations help you compare similar facial expressions, body language and gestures
– Interpret your dog’s cues and learn how your dog uses his ears, eyes, mouth, tail and posture to communicate with you
-Spot the signals your dog is trying to give you to tell you they’re stressed or conflictedRead more
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Doggy People: The Victorians Who Made the Modern Dog
We know that there were dogs in Victorian Britain, but who were the ‘Doggy People’ who kept them, bred them, showed them, worked with them and cared for them? Chapter by chapter, this book reveals the varied and often eccentric lives of the Victorians who helped define dogs as we know them today. The cast runs from the very pinnacle of society, Queen Victoria, to near the bottom with Jemmy Shaw, a publican, boxer, promoter of dog-fights and rat-killing. The others include an artist, aristocrats, authors, a clergyman, doctors, a dog-dealer, a feminist, journalists, landowners, millionaires, philanthropists, politicians, scientists, a stockbroker, veterinarians, and a showman – none other their Charles Cruft. Looking at the invention and meaning of new breeds such as poodles, collies, Jack Russells, and borzois amongst others, we see how the Victorians thought about pets, sports, dog shows and animal rights.Read more
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Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition
It’s a “doggy-dog” world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it.
These days, people’s dogs have become bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you’ve broken a sacred covenant between humankind and another living being.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your canine companion. This book is also for people who want to
- Choose the right veterinarian
- Explore the dog-breeding business
- Find breed-rescue groups
- Identify canine health problems
- Look for a purebred
Improve your chances at pet success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more:
- Caring for an aging dog
- Choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes
- Considering euthanasia
- Feeding Fido the right way
- House training puppies and adult dogs
- Keeping up appearances with good grooming
- Participating in canine competitions
- Preparing your dog for a disaster
- Traveling with your dog
Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information ― not the lack of effort or concern ― is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and you’ll be the owner every pet wants and deserves ― informed, responsible, and loving.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Dogs For Dummies (9780764552748). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
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Dogs Gone Bad
In 2006, a woman in China crashed her car while giving her dog a driving lesson. In 1924, a labrador was sentenced to life in Pennsylvania Penitentiary for having murdered the governor’s cat and he was framed. In 2010, a dozy guard dog was retired from a bar after he slept through their only burglary in 12 years. These, and many more, are true canine stories included in Dogs Gone Bad. Each spread features a photograph or photomontage of an erring canine, such as driving a car, sleeping on the job or doing time behind bars. Along with amusing text to accompany the image, there is also a paragraph on bizarre real-life bad dog stories the kind of dogs that don t win awards for bravery, the dogs who run away, who chase the cops but not the thief, who eat religious offerings or tear up Christmas. Featuring a colour photo or photomontage of a deviating dog, Dogs Gone Bad is a fun book of 45 funny images and quirky real-life cases.Read more
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Driving For Dummies
A light-hearted look at our common driving mistakes. Written in rhyme for reading enjoyment, it introduces four characters (i.e. Chatty Patty, Nervous Nell, Ploddin’ Paul and Zippin’ Zack) to help illustrate some common sense tips to improve traffic flow through simple awareness, consistency and courteousness. For more information, see www.danielspoems.comRead more
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Drone Photography Basics for Everyone: The simplified techniques of flying, handling, and maintaining a drone from scratch to finish even as a novice or professionals drone…
Drone Photography Basics for everyone
The simplified techniques of flying, handling, and maintaining a drone from scratch to finish even as a novice or
professionals drone photographerDrones have changed the face of photography. Their rotor-driven quadcopter adaptability allows them to capture new angles
and compositions that would have been impossible or prohibitively expensive for the average photographer earlier. Even yet,
learning to fly a drone, paying for it, and complying with legal requirements might be daunting.
Drones can offer up a wide range of possibilities for you to explore if you’re an expert or novice photographer. To improve
as a photographer, you must shoot more images. The more time you spend flying, the better you get.
Do you know you can buy,master,fly and maintain a drone within few days?
Do you know the modern cameras for drone operation?
Some vital topics captured in this book for your perusals are;
Drone photography’s difficulties, Drone photography’s shot from different view, Cost of buying a drone , Drone terminology,
How to begin using a drone to take aerial photographs, Editing and post-production tips for drone photography, Drone
maintenance guide, Guide to fly the drone, what to consider before buying a drone camera, and lots more!
Drone important is now notice in our present days compare to the past. since it is highly demanded, it is good you know
how to professionally operate drone for personal or military operations because it will give you financial freedom.
This professional guide for everyone seeking for more knowledge on handling, flying, and maintaining drone from scratch to
finish is clearly written in this book.
This and many other mind blowing fact about drone are careful written down on this book for your perusal.
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DSLR For Beginners: A Crash Course in Digital SLR Photography ~ How to Take Better Photos by Understanding Digital Photography Basics
If you’re ready to learn how to use all those fancy functions of your new digital SLR camera so that you can have more control over the pictures you take, then this book is for you!
Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or Kindle device.
Let me guess: You recently got a new DSLR camera, and in all your excitement, you tossed the manual somewhere and then went out to take pictures. Of course, similar to a “point-and-shoot” camera, anybody can take a fairly decent image using the Auto setting, because the camera does all of the work for you! However, with Auto mode, you’ll soon find yourself frustrated at the lackluster quality the photographs have. Auto mode simply doesn’t give you enough control over your image.
Believe it or not, photography is actually a hard skill to learn. The biggest obstacle is that people often feel daunted by all of the seemingly complex functions, buttons, and dials available to them on a DSLR camera. And this is where I come in to help! I’ve written this short book as an easy-to-understand guide on how to use the manual functions on your camera. Regardless of the brand of your camera, the goal of this eBook is to take the fear out of all the unknown buttons and features. As you’ll come to find out, once you’ve gotten control over your camera, you’ll begin to have more control over your photographs. Your frustration with your camera will subside, and even if you consider yourself an amateur or a beginner, your images will take on a much more professional, technical quality. So if you’re ready to impress yourself (and get your money’s worth from your expensive camera) by becoming a savvy DSLR photographer, then let’s get started!
Here Is A Preview Of What You’ll Learn…
- Getting Started with the Basics
- Choosing Your Settings
- Understanding the Dial on Top of Your Camera
- Learning to Read the Display
- Getting the Hang of Metering Modes and Focus Modes
- Understanding ISO and White Balance
- Learning to Work in RAW
- Much, much more!
Download your copy today!
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Earth: Over 4 Billion Years in the Making
‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian
A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet.
With the trademark dramatic storytelling techniques of The Planets and The Universe, Andrew Cohen and Chris Packham narrate the biography of the Earth, revealing the most epic moments from its history, from the first seconds of its existence to the arrival of its most incredible inhabitants, us.
But humans take a back seat for this story as the Earth takes centre stage. We’ll witness those moments where our planet’s future hung in the balance in the face of massive bombardments from space, extreme changes in climate, the collision of whole continents and more, and we’ll tell the story of how Earth’s most incredible creations – life and intelligence – are set to have the same lasting impact on Earth’s story as any meteorite or earthquake.
This is the epic 4 billion year story of the place we call home.
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Easy Guide to Health and Safety
Do you need to get to grips with health and safety principles but don’t have time to wade through reams of legislation and guidance? Do you need practical step-by-step guidance on health and safety issues for your small business? Then this is the book for you.The jargon-free Easy Guide to Health and Safety introduces the health and safety issues which the self-employed and managers, directors and staff with health and safety responsibilities in small businesses face every day. Words and legislation are kept to a minimum and the text is supported by numerous relevant illustrations. The book is packed with practical guidance and solutions, as well as handy checklists and forms for your basic health and safety needs, especially useful when setting up a new business.
The book is also suitable for students on IOSH Working Safely and NVQ level 1 and 2 courses from City & Guilds and other NVQ awarding bodies.
Phil Hughes is a well known UK safety professional with over thirty years world wide experience. He was Chairman of NEBOSH from 1995-2001 and President of IOSH in 1990-91. Phil received the RoSPA Distinguished service award in May 2001 and became a Director and Trustee of RoSPA in 2003. He received an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2005 for services to Health and Safety.
Liz Hughes taught psychology in further and higher education. She went on to qualify as a social worker specializing in mental health, and later moved into the voluntary sector where she managed development for a number of years. Liz has achieved NVQ training modules D32, 33 and 34 and has tutored students completing NVQ awards. Her psychology and education background means that she is skilled in preparing readable, easily accessible information.
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Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy: The UK’s No.1 Dog Training Book
YOUR SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RAISING AND TRAINING A HAPPY PUPPY OR DOG!My name’s Steve Mann and I’ve been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. As founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, I’ve helped transform the lives of over 100,000 dogs and their families – and now I want to help you, too!
Whether you’re living with a brand-new puppy, an adult dog or rescue dog, my methods will give you everything you need to know. Using simple, proven, science-based and ethical techniques, I’ll show you how to have the best relationship with your pup, as well as teaching you how to get:
super-fast recalls, great loose lead walking, perfect manners and much, MUCH more…
I promise, it really is easy peasy and every tip, trick and lesson will bring you and your puppy closer together.
I’ll see you on the other side,
Enjoy!
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Easy Spanish Phrase Book NEW EDITION: Over 700 Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Large Print Classics)
Designed as a quick reference and study guide, this up-to-date volume is organized for quick access to phrases related to greetings, transportation, shopping, emergencies, and other common circumstances. Over 700 words, phrases, and sentences include terms for modern telecommunications, idioms, and slang. A phonetic pronunciation accompanies each phrase.Read more
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Ecology of the Planted Aquarium: A Practical Manual and Scientific Treatise
Reference book for setting up successful planted aquaria for fish. Hobbyists learn how to keep low-maintenance, inexpensive tanks. Aquarium plants thrive using natural processes like decomposition of fishfood and soil organic matter rather than high-tech gadgets like artificial CO2 injection and constant fertilizer dosing. She shows how vigorous plant growth can purify the water and protect fish. Author provides simple, easy-to-understand explanations for complex, scientific concepts and includes helpful Q&A boxes scattered throughout the text. Book contains hundreds of citations to primary scientific papers from the aquatic botany, limnology, and chemistry literature making it the ultimate reference book for planted freshwater aquaria.Read more
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Maths Foundation Exam Skills and Practice: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 Revision)
Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
Subject: Maths Foundation
Suitable for the 2024 examsGet the edge in your GCSE Maths Foundation exams by mastering the full range of exam questions. Understand precisely what the examiner is looking for and how to craft your answer.
This exam practice workbook takes you through all the different question types in Edexcel GCSE Maths Foundation, breaking them down, step by step, to show what you need to do to gain full marks. QR codes link to videos to provide extra support when you need it. Then it’s practise, practise, practise with plenty of exam questions organised by question type and topic to hone your exam technique.
- Developed with teachers and exam experts
- Perfect for practising active recall
- Command words fully explained
- Model answers and partial worked examples
- Graded exam practice questions
- Timing guidance
- Calculator/non-calculator questions highlighted
- Answers and guidance for self-marking
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Maths Higher All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice: Ideal for home learning, 2022 and 2023 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 Revision): Ideal for the 2024 and…
Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: GCSE 9-1 Higher
Subject: Maths
Suitable for the 2023 examsComplete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 exams
Revision that Sticks! Collins Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Maths Higher Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.
A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!
With clear and concise revision for every topic, plus seven practice opportunities, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the revision guide to online interactive quick recall quizzes and to worked solution videos in the workbook.
Includes:
• grading guidance on the page to indicate different levels
• quick tests as you go
• end-of-topic practice questions
• topic review questions later in the book
• mixed practice questions at the end of the book
• more topic-by-topic practice in the workbook
• a complete exam-style paper
• online quick recall quizzes for every topic
• online video solutions for every topic
• free Q&A flashcards to download online
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Electrical Installations Level 2 2330 Technical Certificate Student Book – Revised edition
This revised edition keeps the same user-friendly approach that has proved invaluable to students and tutors, but now incorporates the new 17th wiring regulations. A user-friendly, jargon-free Student Book written for the Level 2 Technical Certificate syllabus requirements, so students can be sure the content is right for them. The book structure is directly matched to the units and learning outcomes of the Level 2 2330 syllabus to ensure ease of use. Highly visual, fully illustrated format to guarantee accessibility every step of the way. Provides additional underpinning knowledge for students working towards the 2356 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services.Read more
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Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations (Electrical Regulations)
Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations includes the latest guidance on third-party certification schemes and covers relevant parts of the Building Regulations, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy. This guide has been fully updated to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.
BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates changes from the first amendment, published in 2020, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Installations to provide greater guidance on embracing changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within the second amendment include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances, and a new chapter on prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage.
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Electricity at work: safe working practices (Health and safety guidance): HSG85 / HSG 85
The guidance covers the key elements to consider when devising safe working practices and is for people who carry out work on or near electrical equipment. It includes advice for managers and supervisors who control or influence the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical equipment.Read more
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Electronics All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies: UK Edition
Your one-stop UK shop for clear, concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple, fun electronic projects.
The 8 mini-books in this 1 volume include:
- Getting Started with Electronics
- Working with Basic Components
- Working with Integrated Circuits
- Getting into Alternating Current
- Working with Radio and Infrared
- Doing Digital Electronics
- Working with Basic Stamp Processors
- Building Special Effects
With nearly 900 pages of instruction, Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition covers all the bases and provides a fascinating hands-on exploration of electronics.
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Electronics All-in-One For Dummies
Open up a world of electronic possibilities with the easiest “how-to” guide available todayIf you’re looking for a new hobby that’s tons of fun―and practical to boot―electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier!
In Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, you’ll find a plethora of helpful information, from tinkering with basic electronic components to more advanced subjects like working with digital electronics and Arduino microprocessors.
Whether you’re just getting started and trying to learn the difference between a circuit board and a breadboard, or you’ve got a handle on the fundamentals and are looking to get to the next level of electronics mastery, this book has the tools, techniques, and step-by-step guides you need to achieve your goals―and have a blast doing it! You’ll learn:
- Critical safety tips and strategies to keep yourself and your environment protected while you work
- Useful schematics for everyday devices you can put to work immediately, like animated holiday lights and animatronic prop controllers
- How to work with alternating current, direct current, analog, digital, and car electronics, as well as Raspberry Pi technologies
Perfect for anyone who’s ever looked at a circuit board and thought to themselves, “I wonder how that works?”, Electronics All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide to getting a grip on some of the coolest electronic technologies on the market.
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£25.30£31.30Electronics All-in-One For Dummies
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Electronics Projects For Dummies
These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations – a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including; Chapter 8 – Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio); Chapter 9 – Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement); Chapter 12 – Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to; Handle electronic components safely; Read a circuit diagram; Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter; Build light-activated gadgets; Set up a motion detector; Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site; Go to www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd; Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists; Find additional information and project opportunitiesRead more
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Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood
The former “Sneak Previews” co-host profiles the early Hollywood studio moguls, examining how the movies of Fox, Mayer, and the Warners, among others, came to shape American values, myths, and traditionsRead more
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Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
This comprehensive guide is the most complete owner’s manual for keeping all types of freshwater and marine fish. The book will take you through all the options in choosing the right fish for any water temperature – tropical and coldwater – and for all types of environment – indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping marine fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell if your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish contains a huge photographic colour reference directory of over 800 of the most popular fish, which not only shows you what they look like, but also gives you the key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.Read more
£14.70£18.00Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
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English in Medicine: A Course in Communication Skills
English in Medicine is a course for doctors, medical students and other medical professionals who need to communicate with patients and medical colleagues. Each of the seven units focuses on one area of doctor-patient communication, from history-taking and examination to diagnosis and treatment. The course develops all four skills through a wide variety of activities. The third edition is now in full colour and has been updated to take account of developments in medicine and the impact of new information technology. The course does not require specialist knowledge on the part of the teacher.Read more
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English Legal System Concentrate: Law Revision and Study Guide
English Legal System Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases.Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students…
“I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades” – Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea University
“The detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level” – Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central Lancashire
“It is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique” – Godwin Tan, law student, University College London
“The concentrate revision guides stand out against other revision guides” – Renae Haynes Williams, law student, Bangor University
“The exam style questions are brilliant and the series is very detailed, prepares you well” – Frances Easton, law student, University of Birmingham
“The accompanying website for Concentrate is the most impressive I’ve come across” – Alice Munnelly, law student, Kings College London
Online Resources
Packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more, English Legal System Concentrate is also supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further (www.oup.com/lawrevision/):
– Pinpoint which areas you need to concentrate on with the diagnostic test
– Test your knowledge with the multiple-choice questions and receive feedback on your answers
– Improve your essay skills using the outline answers for guidance on what to include and how to structure your answer
– Revise the facts and principles of key cases using the interactive flashcards
– Learn the important terms and definitions using the interactive glossary
– Check that you have covered the main points of a topic using the key facts checklists
– Achieve better marks following the advice on revision and exam technique by experienced examiner Nigel FosterRead more
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