Learn how to create unusual and striking close-up images both in the field and in your own backyard with this fun, practical new eBook. Charles guides you through all the necessary steps to discover magical treasures in tiny worlds that are ordinarily overlooked by the human eye and inspires you to capture them creatively, with heart and vision.

Celestron Sky Maps are the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. You wouldn't set off on a road trip without

This training video walks you step-by-step through some of the techniques used to transform your digital photographs into works of art using Photoshop. Includes step-by-steps to convert to Cyanotype, Selective Coloring, Basic Painting, Fauvist and Pointillism painting styles, converting to a 1960's Pop Art "Warhol" style screen print and more.

"Photoshop Environmental Effects" walks you step-by-step through creating special effects in Photoshop which recreate the wonders of nature...you'll learn how to make it snow and rain, create lightning, make your own moon from scratch and more! There's also a bonus on the disk, the disk includes two lightning bolt images created by the author, saved as layered Photoshop files, ready for use in your own projects!

Photoshop Fundamentals: The keys to unlocking the power of Photoshop is designed to get you going in Photoshop quickly and easily. Step-by-step video tutorials guide you through key tools and techniques. You'll learn how to make Photoshop launch and run faster, work with layers, dodge and burn, extract people from backgrounds and more.

This is a hands-on, practical guide for television and video cameramen of all abilities. It teaches all the fundamentals and advanced techniques you need to know for lighting great looking interviews with a $1500 light kit.

This new, full-color, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You'll find every settings option for your Nikon D7000 listed, along with advice on why you should use--or not use--each adjustment.

Shake, Rattle, and Shoot: The Business End of Baby Photography shows budding baby photographers how to photograph their young subjects in a natural and spontaneous way. Perfect for new photographers who want to improve their baby photography skills and take their hobby to the next level, the book provides tips and techniques to help students learn how to use their camera and accessories well, how to work with babies and their parents, set up a shot with props or backgrounds, and much more.

A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting is hosted by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer, Bob Krist, with world-renowned photojournalist and lighting expert Joe McNally.

The Canon 20D takes great shots right out of the box, but a good understanding of its controls can really unleash its potential. This video shows how the camera's features are designed to work together to capture the best image under all conditions. Each subject has its own chapter, so you can proceed at your own pace.

This 55-minute training video will get owners up and running quickly with their new Canon Digital Rebel. This DVD doesn't just tell what the technical features do, it explains why and how to use them.

This 73 minute DVD can cut weeks or months off the learning curve for new D70 owners. The D70/D70s is a feature-rich camera with almost infinite customization. This presentation explains not only what the controls are for, but how to use them effectively to obtain stunning results.

New owners of Canon Speedlites are often bewildered about how to use the flash unit effectively to produce the type of shots they want. Although the supplied manual does provide some technical assistance, Speedlites have been, and remain a mystery for many owners. This DVD sets out to change all that.

This DVD uses the same material as our original 580 EX/430 EX DVD. Demonstrations of Speedlite operations have been updated to show the 580 EX II/430 EX II models.

Take great pictures with your Canon EOS Rebel T3/ 1100D! All you need is this training DVD and a couple of hours, and you'll gain the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want.

Push your creativity to the limit with the Canon 60D! This guide takes you through the 60D's advanced features. We explore how to use the advanced settings in real-world situations, and see how they influence the final image.

Confused after reading the manual? You are not alone. This DVD simplifies Nikon's SB-700 Speedlight, allowing you to get the most out of your flash unit and create the images you want.

Watch this training video, and in just a couple of hours you will have the knowledge and confidence to create the images you want. The 5D Mark III's features and controls may seem confusing. Learn how to control the most powerful and useful camera settings for creating great photos.

Confused after reading the user manual? You are not alone. This DVD simplifies Nikon's SB-910 Speedlight, allowing you to create the images you want.

Whether you are a beginning shutterbug, a professional photographer, painter, hiker, or naturalist, Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When, Where, and How will save you time and help you prepare for the photographic trip of a lifetime to Maine's coastal gem.

This title covers Canon's extensive Windows software for its D–SLRs. This guide is structured around common tasks, providing insight into the solutions provided by Canon's different programs. Whether simply organizing images or tackling complex tone curve adjustments, the extensive use of screen capture images and step-by-step instructions make this guide invaluable to the Canon user.

This title covers Nikon's 'compact' pro digital SLR, the D700, which offers full-frame image capture – equivalent to 35mm – 12.1 megapixels, ultra-fast startup and shutter lag, Image Sensor Cleaning, HDMI video output and a vast array of other high-spec features. The fully illustrated Expanded Guide will help photographers to release the massive potential of the Nikon D700 with its comprehensive yet accessible approach.

This title covers Nikon's mid-range D–SLR, the D90, which offers a movie function – for the first time in any digital SLR – 12.3 megapixels, Live View, Picture Control, Scene Recognition, Active D-Lighting and an impressive array of other advanced features. The fully illustrated Expanded Guide will help photographers to maximize the potential of the Nikon D90 with its comprehensive yet accessible approach.

This is a jargon-busting guide that covers the latest developments in digital technology. It covers everything from setting up the camera to managing the finished photograph.

The Expanded Guides are much more than just camera and software manuals. Written by experts and with real-life examples, they are jargon-free and full-color. They also include a quick reference wallet card (pictured), and "Photographer's Grey" colored endpapers for metering.