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This is the must-have book for Tar Heel fans and college basketball lovers everywhere. Boasting six national championships and scores of Hall of Fame coaches and players, Carolina Basketball has come a long way from the first season–when the campus newspaper published a notice asking an unknown culprit to return the team’s basketball. These pages are packed with little-known stories from the program’s earliest days and new insights into its best-loved moments. All the greats are here, from Jack Cobb and the “Blind Bomber” George Glamack to Lennie Rosenbluth, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Michael Jordan, Antawn Jamison, and Tyler Hansbrough. Lucas reveals the meaning of the “Carolina family” and the origins and evolution of Tar Heel traditions that have made North Carolina one of the premier teams in men’s college basketball.

These stories are brought to life with more than 200 color and black-and-white photos; a foreword by Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith and an afterword by fellow Hall of Famer Roy Williams; and an appendix of records and statistics. Some 30 sidebars feature first-person recollections from prominent players including Rosenbluth, Ford, and Jordan; opposing coaches like Lefty Driesell; and national broadcasters like Dick Vitale.

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“This has to be the most unusual book on Photoshop ever published. A very clever one, too, and a must-have for dedicated Shopoholics.”
—DingBat Magazine

Photoshop Secrets of the Pros is not your typical Photoshop book, laboriously marching you through features, filters, and techniques. This book throws you right into the thick of things, dropping you ringside for a series of digital duels and artistic collaborations. In this groundbreaking guide top artists challenge each other in a series of Photoshop Tennis matches—and you get to peer over their shoulders. You’ll watch them put Photoshop through its paces, creating incredible new work under grueling deadlines. You’ll see which tools and techniques they use, and how and why they choose them when the clock is ticking and the world is watching.

Open up this unique book and:

• Get caught up in the action: Watch 20 of the world’s top digital artists, photographers, and web and print designers compete, mouse to mouse.
• Eavesdrop on the experts: Enter the artists’ heads as they explain each decision they make.
• Find out how it’s done in the real world: See 100 pieces of original art dissected, component by component and technique by technique.
• Discover pro secrets: Learn how Photoshop’s basic tools are used to create fantastic effects in record time.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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This book focuses on game dogs including such breeds as the British Pit Bull Terrier, the “Sporting “Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the English Bull Terrier and other Terrier breeds. This includes much information game dogs from the past right up to 1990′s Europe and particularly the UK and Ireland. The American Pit Bull Terrier is included in this book but mainly in regards to its use after re-importation to Europe in the 1980′s and beyond. Extensive sections on badger dogs and ratting dogs are included as well as the comparison of game dogs to fighting dogs such as the Caucasian Ovcharka. If your only interest is of a general nature regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier then this book is not for you. If your interest is in regards to working game dogs either in the pit or in the field then this book will be of interest as most information comes straight from the horses mouth; in other words the dog fighters. The author also makes it clear in very strong words that he finds dog fighting and badger baiting immoral. However researching a book on game dogs and not asking dog fighters questions as to their mode of operation and opinion would be analogous to writing a book on poaching and not interviewing poachers. Topics included in this book. What is gameness? A guide to natural and artificial selection. The Birth of the Game Dog. The Old English Bull Dog . The creation of the British Pit Bull Terrier. Dog fighting and rat baiting in 18th and 19th century Great Britain. The Creation of the American Pit Bull Terrier. American legends, the ROM and GR CH dogs. Designer dogs. Badger dogs. The English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The English Bull Terrier. A comparison of The Pit Bull Terrier to other breeds including the Japanese Tosa and Caucasian shepherd dogs. The science behind the breeding of game dogs. Brave new world game dogs.

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The ultimate book for every Star Wars(r) fan.

Experience the Star Wars universe as never before in this stunning visual journey that carries you to the farthest reaches–and into the deepest mysteries–of George Lucas’s cinematic masterpiece.  Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary main concept artist for all three Star Wars films, and Kevin J. Anderson, the New York Times bestselling Star Wars author, present the ultimate voyage: a vivid and close-up look at the exotic worlds and remarkable inhabitants of the Star Wars universe.

The breathtaking artwork of McQuarrie and Anderson’s delightful text are your guide to eight different Star Wars locales.  Here, detailed as never before, are the worlds of Tatooine, the stark desert home planet of Luke Skywalker; Coruscant, the glorious center of the Empire; Dagobah, the swampy world of Yoda; Bespin, site of the famed floating metropolis of Cloud City; Endor, the forest moon sheltering the Ewoks; Hoth, the frozen wasteland and site of a secret Rebel base; Yavin 4, the jungle moon, nearly destroyed by the first Death Star; and Alderaan, Princess Leia’s homeworld, cruelly annihilated by the same Death Star.  Each world is lavishly illustrated and described by a qualified expert, including scientists, scouts, soldiers, poets, and even Imperial agents.  The Illustrated Star Wars Universe is an epic achievement, a visionary treat no Star Wars fan will want to miss–and a true collector’s item you’ll enjoy for years to come.

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‘Ace on the River’ is no ordinary poker book. This is the first truly “advanced” guide aimed at improving your game. Written in an easy-to-read, bare bones conversational style and designed to help anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the game, this book is ideal for those new to the game or winning professionals. The fundamental philosophies presented go beyond the green felt and can be applied in all competitive ventures. While most poker books focus on basic rules and strategies, the book’s advanced perspective addresses elements that effect both game play and the player. Focusing on a variety of subjects, such as the psychology of poker, money management, family issues, and sex, this book gives the reader a rare chance to look beyond the cards to see the poker world through someone who lives it. The unique you-make-the-call-play by play section will challenge the reader again and again. This is a review and guide to the world of high-stakes poker as seen by one of the most well-known and well-respected players of all time. From the beginning of 2003 until the middle of 2004, Barry Greenstein won seven poker tournaments and came in second five times, including winning a World Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker bracelet. Known as the Robin Hood of Poker, Barry has donated nearly three million dollars of his tournament winnings to charity.

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The Dallas Cowboys have been among the best teams in professional football almost since their inception in 1960 as an expansion team. Boasting players past and present such as Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, it comes as no surprise that the Cowboys have enjoyed myriad successes.

The amazing history of “America’s Team” includes some of the most phenomenal plays in professional sports. Many of these plays literally changed games or even redirected the course of the Dallas franchise. In Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Dallas Cowboys Football History, author Ed Housewright has selected the most important of these game-changing plays from the 1960s to the present era and organized them into distinct categories.

Every Cowboys fan has heard about Drew Pearson’s famous 50-yard Hail Mary catch to defeat the Vikings in 1975. That play facilitated a Cowboys victory in what would otherwise have been a crushing defeat. And how about Butch Johnson’s 45-yard fingertip grab for a touchdown that propelled Dallas to a 27-10 win in Super Bowl XII? Or Jason Witten’s remarkable helmetless run in 2007? These and others are amongst the best plays in Cowboys history and helped build the team into the powerhouse it is today.

But not all of the plays in this book are glorious achievements by the Cowboys franchise. Who can forget Tony Romo’s botched handling of a perfect snap in the Cowboys’ 21-20 playoff loss to the Seahawks in 2007? What should have been an easy last-minute victory turned into bitter defeat as Romo’s mistake killed the Cowboys’ then-feasible chance at yet another Super Bowl berth.

Each play in the book is accompanied by rare photos of the games and players involved, a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of scoring, a detailed list of all scoring plays in the game, and relevant quotes pertaining to the play from the players and coaches who were on the field. In addition, each play highlights key personalities and ancillary events in detailed sidebar text.

ny fan of the Dallas Cowboys will love reading about the multitude of plays that have changed the course of games in Cowboys history. All the key players are here: Tom Landry, Bob Lilly, Tony Dorsett, and all the others who have made the Cowboys the magnificent team it is today.
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1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion Most of us realize that raising questions is a powerful way to get interesting dialogue. But asking good ones can be another matter—they’re not always that easy to think up! That’s where The Complete Book of Questions comes in. This book is one big compilation of questions—1001 of them you can use to launch great conversations in almost any context. And many of these questions are likely to trigger other questions you may also wish to discuss. Think of this book as a tool to spark interaction—and to know and understand others, and yourself, better. The questions in The Complete Book of Questions have been divided into ten categories for easy reference as shown in the chart below. There are probably as many ways to put this book to use, as there are questions within it! So be creative. Experiment with these 1001 questions in different contexts—and be sure to make the most of the conversations that ensue!
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In a history spanning more than 500 years, a Scottish seaside pastime has become the passionate pursuit of 60 million players and 10 times as many fans worldwide. Along the way, golf has provided heroes, heroines and moments that live forever in the hearts of those who follow the sport. In its 296 stirring pages, THE GOLF BOOK offers a spectacular tribute to an old game that never runs short of surprises–a celebration of the grand, still-unfolding story of golf.
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