Idiot's Guides: Drawing Pets by David Williams
2015 | ISBN: 1615648178 | English | 206 pages | PDF | 104 MB

Kids and adults love to draw, especially animals and pets. Idiot's Guides: Drawing Pets takes readers through baby steps of how to draw the basic shapes and then to develop the drawings into accurate likenesses of their favorite animals. The book features two-color, detailed instructions for creating 50 of the most popular pets, including plenty of varieties of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, horses, and more.

RoadcyclingUK, "Infographic Guide to Cycling"
ISBN: 1472910540 | 2015 | PDF | 128 pages | 64 MB

A fun illustrated guide to the world of cycling and all things bike-related. This beautifully designed book presents cycling in a way you've never seen before.

Charles Waldheim, Jil Desimini, "Cartographic Grounds: Projecting the Landscape Imaginary"
English | ISBN: 161689329X | 2016 | PDF | 272 pages | 449 MB

Mapping has been one of the most fertile areas of exploration for architecture and landscape in the past few decades. While documenting this shift in representation from the material and physical description toward the depiction of the unseen and often immaterial, Cartographic Grounds takes a critical view toward the current use of data mapping and visualization and calls for a return to traditional cartographic techniques to reimagine the manifestation and manipulation of the ground itself.

 

Photography is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and with Nikon leading the way in terms of technology and innovation, it’s no wonder that its cameras are trusted by so many photographers. Although many other brands try to nibble at the market share, year on year Nikon remains a heavyweight contender, with a catalogue of cameras ranging from point-and-shoot compacts to professional DSLRs. The Nikon Camera Book is the ultimate guide to getting the most from your Nikon, and in this new edition, we will show you everything you need to know about your model. From the newest cameras and lenses on the market, to the accessories that will make your life easier, you’ll discover which one suits your needs best. We take you through advanced shooting techniques across a range of photographic genres, such as creating atmospheric landscapes and working wonders with macro. And we finish with essential advice on editing your Nikon-captured images, to give your photos that final touch for maximum impact.

GoPro For Beginners 2016
Imagine Publishing Ltd | 2016 | ISBN: 1785463667 | English | 148 pages | True PDF | 29 MB

Founded in 2002 when director Nick Woodman noticed a gap in the market, the GoPro range began as a simple way for amateur photographers to capture professional angles of suri ng, mountaineering and other sports, but at a reasonable price. Fast-forward to today and the GoPro brand is ubiquitous in the world of extreme sports and adventurous activities. A plethora of ingenious mounts and accessories ensures that this clever little piece of technology is capable in all sorts of situations, from cycling and snowboarding to a walk in the park from your dog’s perspective. GoPro have even provided their own editing software, so you can import your footage and stills, create professional looking edits and then export your creations to Twitter, Facebook and more. Incredibly portable, unbelievably tough and hugely versatile, there’s nothing stopping you from grabbing your GoPro and recording your adventures today.

AutoCAD 2017 For Architectural Design by Tutorial Books
English | 22 Jun. 2016 | ISBN: 1534830243 | 210 Pages | AZW3/MOBI/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 67.16 MB

This book shows you how to create architectural drawings and 3D models one step at a time. Brief explanation and step-by-step instructions make this book a perfect way to get started with Architectural Design using AutoCAD. In addition, you can download the working files for chapter from the website, and use them for any help.

Rob Thallon, "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction (4th Edition Revised & Updated)"
English | ISBN: 163186372X | 2016 | PDF | 256 pages | 26,5 MB

A classic reference, the Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is a comprehensive visual handbook filled with hundreds of meticulous drawings showing the framing details you need to understand when building with wood.

The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual: 321 Tips (Extreme How-to) by Matt Weber, The Editors of Extreme How-To
2016 | ISBN: 1616289562 | English | 240 pages | EPUB | 31 MB

Ever think, “I could fix that”? With The Quick & Easy Home Repair Manual now you actually can fix that. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you’ll find all the information you need to fix the trouble spots and make your dream home a reality.

Photoshop Tips, Tricks & Fixes Volume 8 2016
Imagine Publishing Ltd | 2016 | ISBN: 1785463330 | English | 180 pages | True PDF | 50 MB

Since its release in 1990, not only has Photoshop gone on to become the market leader across Macs and PCs alike, but it has given life to a whole new way of creating media.

James Van Patten, "The Acrylic Painter: Tools and Techniques for the Most Versatile Medium"
ISBN: 0385346115 | 2016 | EPUB | 176 pages | 162 MB

A complete course on acrylic painting for beginners and experienced artists that covers classic approaches and new innovations

 

While some may be deterred by the seeming complexity of the web design process, first timers will find this newly revised edition of Web Design for Beginners to be an essential handbook. Spelling out all the basics, it will teach you how to use HTML and CSS to create and style your website, before honing the user experience with more advanced techniques. You will also discover how to use Photoshop to produce graphics, SEO to get your website recognised by the likes of Google, and social media buttons to boost your site’s interactivity.

100% Photoshop: Create Stunning Artwork Without Using Any Photographs
English | PDF | 256 pages | Focal Press; 1 edition (March 15, 2010) | ISBN-10: 0240814258 | ISBN-13: 978-0240814254 | 58.7 MB

Just when you think youve learned all that you could ever know about working in Photoshop, digital artist and photomontage king Steve Caplin comes along with yet another masterful method for creating incredible works of art in Photoshop. This time, he’ll show you how to create complete images, from start to finish, entirely within the software program. No source material, photographs, or existing files from other software packages are needed, saving you valuable time and resources. The techniques you’ll learn in this ground-breaking new book will help you combine your artistic vision and skills with an understanding of how to manipulate the built-in Photoshop filters to produce impressive, eye-catching artwork.

• Product design has changed dramatically in recent years as everything, from computers to microwaves to MP3 players, has become more compact and more powerful. Less seems to be more, as everything becomes portable and more user friendly. 1,000 Product Designs features the most innovative designs in recent years. This unprecedented collection of products from all over the globe is a window into different cultures and societies, featuring everything from furnishings to personal items and accessories to electronics.

50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) by Salvador Dali
1992 | ISBN: 0486271323 | English | 192 pages | EPUB | 10 MB

Rare, important volume in which famed Surrealist expounds - in his inimitably eccentric fashion - on what painting should be, the history of painting, what is good and bad painting, the merits of specific artists, and more. Includes his 50 "secrets" for mastering the craft, including "the secret of the painter's pointed mustaches."

Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists—this is the field guide for the journey!

Graphic Design Cookbook: Mix & Match Recipes for Faster, Better Layouts

Leonard Koren & R. Wippo Meckler
142 Pages PDF | 39 MB 

Before & After Master Collection 1999-2010
The DVD contains 50 Printed Editions, 99 PDF Articles | RAR 876 MB

Before & After Master Collection contains more than 1,000 pages and 10,000 pictures to make out and show step by step art of design. You'll find the secrets of the page layouts, creating typography with color and pictures, create a beautiful design web pages, ads, brochures, logos, posters, presentations and much more!

LogoLounge 5: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers
Rockport | Bill Gardner, Catharine Fishel | 2011 | HQ PDF | ISBN: 1592535275 | 193 pages | 103 Mb

The fifth volume in the best-selling LogoLounge series brings together an exciting collection of 2,000 totally new logos from designers worldwide submitted to LogoLounge.com, the largest collection of logo designs in the world. The front of the book contains an inspiring series of articles, featuring top-notch design work from such world design leaders as Lippincott, Felix Sockwell, Fragile, Cato Purnell, Chermayeff & Geismar, Mattson Creative, Moving Brands, Origin Communications, and Hulsbosch. The second part of the book contains 2,000 logos logically organized by category (typography, crests, people, mythology, nature, sports, and so on), plus additional articles on the latest work by Interbrand, Design Ranch, Von Glitschka, Landor and more.

LogoLounge 4: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers
Rockport | Bill Gardner, Catharine Fishel | 2011 | HQ PDF | ISBN: 1592536689 | 377 pages | 107 Mb

Fourth volume in the best-selling LogoLounge series provides 2,000 logos from designers worldwide. This book, like the previous titles in the series, is compiled in association with LogoLounge.com, a website that was launched by Bill Gardner in 2002. The site is dedicated to logos. Top designers and design firms are hand picked and invited to be “foundation members.” Foundation and website members each supply multiple logos to the site. Each LogoLounge book presents thousands of logos that have been added to the site, providing designers with an invaluable source for design inspiration and a resource for design solutions. The first portion of the book profiles 10 top designers recent work in the area of logo design; the second part of the book contains almost 2,000 logos organized by logo design (typography, people, mythology, nature, sports, etc.).

LogoLounge 3: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers
Rockport | Bill Gardner, Catharine Fishel | 2011 | HQ PDF | ISBN: 1592535100 | 377 pages | 105 Mb

A searchable database of more than 36,000 logos by keyword is available by subscription on the popular website, www.logolounge.com, launched in 2002 by author Bill Gardner. If you don't have a subscription but would still like to see the best logos on the site created by top designers who often maintain low profiles, then the new paperback edition of LogoLounge 2 is for you.

Features 2,000 logos and provides fresh inspiration to anyone looking to direct the design of their own identity.

When LogoLounge debuted in hardcover, it was the first in a series celebrating the work of top logo designers on the innovative Logo Lounge website.

Layout Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Building Pages in Graphic Design

• An inspired resource for creating meaningful design, Layout Workbook is one of five volumes in Rockport's series of practical and inspirational books that cover the fundamental areas of graphic design. In this edition, author Kristin Cullen tackles the often perplexing job of nailing down a layout that works. More than a collection of great examples, this book is a valuable resource for students, designers, and creative professionals who seek design understanding and inspiration.