Encyclopedias and reference works Books

A strong sense of 'otherness' defines Canberra to a point where there is a smugness, bordering on arrogance, that the rest of Australia can hate but they'll never know just how good it is to live here.Canberra is a city of orphans. People come for the...

Hailed as possibly the most comprehensive oral history of Superman to be committed to print, Voices From Krypton combines over 85 years of Superman's legacy into a sweeping tale of how the champion of the oppressed became one of the world's most...

Just in time for the 25th Anniversary of the beloved sci-fi class Stargate, Chevrons Locked arrives as one of the most comprehensive histories of the franchise to ever exist. You're loved the tv shows, the movies, and the podcasts, now get ready to dive...

Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of basketball stats and facts ever assembled!Did you know that Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only two players in basketball history to win...

Improve your skills and techniques for drawing mammals!This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitat - land, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella...

Studio lighting and portraits made easy! Lighting and shooting successful studio portraits can be a frustrating challenge for any photographer, but with STUDIOby your side, you've got what you need in order to successfully light and photograph a huge...

David Busch's Canon EOS R10 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the highly-affordable APS-C format Canon EOS R10. Beginners and budding enthusiasts alike will appreciate this 24-megapixel...

David Busch's Canon EOS R7 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new APS-C format Canon EOS R7. Enthusiasts will appreciate this 33-megapixel camera's superior low-light performance...

Everything you need to know to get started in bird photography!Whether you're a dedicated and serious birder, a hobbyist bird watcher, or simply a lover of nature, getting great photos of birds is at the top of the list for bird lovers of all kinds. In...

Perspective drawing is the foundation for creating art that pops off the page. This is the ultimate guide to helping aspiring artists understand and develop techniques to draw confidently using the power of perspective. While mastering perspective can...

A deeply thoughtful and inspiring collection of essays about visual expression, art, creativity, and a life in photographyPhotographer, teacher, and author Guy Tal has been photographing the landscape for more than 30 years, and in that time he has also...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 IV Guide to Digital Photographythe a7 IV has all the tools needed to take incredible images. This book will show you how to master those features as you explore the world of digital photography and hone your creativity with...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z7 II, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera...

Adobe After Effects: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to editing and enhancing videos in Adobe After Effects. Whether you're animating text or objects, changing a scene's setting, or creating a 3D scene, After Effects is the...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6 II, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about.Confirm that your camera is...

Quickly learn the basics of exposure, composition, and your camera so you can capture great photos!Designed for photographers who haven't fully conquered their camera or the photographic fundamentals of exposure and composition, this handy and...

Take your Cricut crafts to the next level!Cricut electric cutting machines have made it easy for anyone to make adorable, one-of-a-kind creations in their own home. In this book crafting expert Megan Meketa, of Lovebird Heartworks, shares all her tips...

The must-have guidebook for creating great food photographs!The Complete Guide to Food Photographyis a visually stunning, eminently useful, and comprehensive resource for creating fantastic food photographs. In this book, professional food photographer...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon D3500, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera...

Author and photographer Jeff Carlson has compiled a set of projects and lessons to learn the procedures needed to use Lightroom effectively and professionally.Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to using Adobe...

Learn how to take professional-quality photographs when you travel, using the same tricks today's top photographers use!If you've ever dreamed of making such incredible travel photos that when your friends and family see them they say, 'Wait a...

Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical...

David Busch's Nikon Z7 II/Z6 II Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon's next-generation Z7 II and Z6 II mirrorless cameras. The company has upgraded these compact cameras with the features...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about.Confirm that...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Fujifilm X-T4, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera...

Own composition, use composition, and make composition your own in your photographs!In Composition & Photography, photographer and bestselling author Harold Davis teaches you how to perceive patterns and abstractions and incorporate them into your...

Want to create but don't know where to start? Need a shot of inspiration? Dare to Create! is the ultimate guide to fueling your artistic journey, from your first steps to the expression of your own style. Overcome creative blockages with the 35 inspiring...

Learn to harness the full power of layers and selections in Photoshop - and let your creativity soar!Learning the basics of Photoshop is an admirable feat. Unfortunately, that's exactly where most people end their Photoshop journey: with a fundamental...

Create colourful masterpieces with the official guide to using Unicorn SPiT!Unicorn SPiT is a paint, gel stain, and glaze concentrate all in one bottle! It creates a multifaceted, 3-dimensional effect on wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker,...

David Busch's Nikon Z5 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for getting the most out of your Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera. Nikon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless model boasts up-scale features,...

Create gorgeous boudoir photographs with this handy deck of cards!The Boudoir Posing Deck is full of high-quality posing examples to help guide and inspire photographers and models to create the perfect boudoir session! In this deck, which is...

Learn to take great photos with your iPhone-the camera you always have with you! Imagine if someone took the same photographic techniques, principles, and tools used by high-end and professional photographers, but applied them to shooting with an iPhone...

Adobe Premiere Pro: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to creating, editing, and enhancing videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. Whether you're organising hours of interviews, rapidly splicing news clips before a deadline, or creating...

A deeper look at the creativity, art, expression, craft, and philosophy of landscape photography. More Than a Rock, 2nd Edition is a passionate and personal book about creativity and expression. In this series of over 70 brief essays,...

Learn how to take professional-quality photographs using the same tricks today's top photographers use (surprisingly, it's easier than you'd think)!This is a completely, totally updated version of the #1 best-selling digital photography book of all time!...

Darrell Young'sMastering the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIexplores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual.Olympus launched the OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera with a specific purpose in mind: to...

Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities! Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the...

A friendly and informative camera guide that allows readers to easily follow directions.Olympus launched the OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera with a specific purpose in mind: to create a Micro Four Thirds camera for advanced enthusiast and professional...

Learn how to confidently build a thriving and profitable career as a professional wedding or portrait photographer!For nearly a decade, renowned wedding and portrait photographer Roberto Valenzuela has been sharing his vast knowledge and unique,...

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-colour illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography describes every feature of this sophisticated camera in depth, from taking your first photos through...

David Busch's Canon EOS 90D Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the advanced Canon EOS 90D camera. With this book, photographers will be able to fully master the Canon EOS 90D camera. David...

The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend!Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, withThe Diamond Painting Guide and Logbookreaders can get expert advice and inspiration on how to...

See the images and read the stories behind the creative process of one of America's most respected landscape photographers, William Neill. For more than two decades, William Neill has been offering his thoughts and insights about photography and the...

In The Posing Playbook for Photographing Kids, Tamara Lackey covers how to read your subjects, work with different personality types, and elicit genuine engagement for great shots.Tamara Lackey has been photographing children and families for years, and...

In Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. In this book, Lauricella focuses exclusively on the hands and feet--arguably the most popular and, to some, the most difficult...

David Busch's Sony Alpha a6400/ILCE-6400 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony's advanced APS-C mirrorless camera. It is a versatile digital camera that's simple to use, yet boasts...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Fujifilm X-T3, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.This camera guide helps...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick referencePocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera is...