Randy Johnson

The Most Informative book on Photography Product photography can be very stimulating, and digital can boost the sensation. The technical aspect of photography is undeniably in-escapable, and the more you understand, the better your photos will be. This book aims to give you the fundamental information you need in a way that lets you apply it to your own adventures in digital photography. All what counts in photographing is simplicity and the know-how of executing the enticing moment. Let's say anyone can almost try to take a picture in this modern world, but it takes exceptional techniques for professional photographer to take an outstanding photo. The difference between a beginner and an expert is knowledge. And for this reason, this book you are about to read will take through the knowledge needed to completely guide you to the art and science of digital photography. In its details you will find simple, practical techniques and the most used equipment's needed to take a photo like a pro. This accessible book give you all you need to tackle a difficult project, gain a new hobby, comprehend step by step techniques' and also aid you brush up on something you learned back then, but have since forgotten. In addition to the basics skills required in product photography, you will also get to yourself plenty of suggestions about unleashing your innovative and creative potential. Digital photographing is an easier thing to learn about than film photographing and this book guides you step by step through each aspect of the product photographic process. If you have a creative bent, it shows you how to add your own personal touch to your photos. This book is different from most others on the subject. In its pages you will often find in-depth information other books only mention in passing or miss entirely. Here's what you'll discover in this book that won't be in the others: -A complete guide to best equipment's incorporated in product photography -A full explanations of different basic skills for digital product photography -Easy and quick to understand techniques on how to take good pictures by use of best cameras -Learning to be creative with digital photography to come with outstanding pictures which were not possible there before -The many advantages you could get by use of digital photography -The book will aid you gain new and fresh ideas you may seem not to know there before as it is intended for both beginners and the experienced ones. -It is also designed to be a complete reference that makes it easy for you to find specific information and tips on just about any aspect of digital photography. -The point of this book is to show you how to get the pictures that you want and how to get the most out of digital photography without letting you drown in a lot of technical terms. -This book aims to give you the fundamental information you need in a way that lets you apply it to your own adventures in digital photography. -The book aims to be as accurate as possible and at the same time give you real-world tips on how this knowledge will help you create better photos. So what are you waiting for? Take the plunge into the new world of digital photography and find out how you can learn to express yourself with the art form of today. In a short period of time you could be taking cutting-edge photos. All it takes is a little understanding. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... DIFFERENT EQUIPMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM DURING PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL STUDIO EQUIPMENTHOW TO WELL-SHAPE THE FACE DURING PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHYEXPLANATION TO BASIC RAW PROCESSINGDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING COMES WITH NUMEROUS MERITSMuch, much more

Discover the road Map to a new way of thinking about happiness, success and confidence in your life In this book You're about to discover how to... Learn helpful strategies and NLP techniques that will eventually change your thoughts so that you can change your behaviors. These steps are easy to follow and understand. They are practical ways to practice mind control to increase your productivity, improve your relationship with other people, and to basically live a more productive and happier life. Many people have felt stuck in patterns that kept them from realizing their goals, or they cannot change habits they know hold them back. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) offers a way to create new patterns and achieve excellence in virtually every area of your life. This book presents a basic overview of NLP, outlines some of its benefits, and provides strategies for using NLP to achieve your goals. Perhaps you feel skeptical about the benefits of learning about and practicing NLP. That is good. NLP is not a magic wand or cure all; it is a tool. You will only achieve success with NLP if you choose to apply the tools. No special tricks, degrees, or gimmicks are required to achieve success with NLP. Admittedly, it will take practice. As you become more comfortable with the ideas and exercises, you will learn more about yourself and others. You will also feel empowered by your ability to create the changes you want in your life. Get your copy today

Fate. Divine faith. The laws of attraction. Free will. Or a shared calling to achieve a greater good. Whether we believe in supernatural forces or random odds, we speculate over what brings together two people who consider themselves soulmates. HIGHER LOVE, the epic true story of a gay couple's lifelong struggle to be recognized together as the parents of four multiracial children, draws readers back to this question-a question with no clear answer, but only the beauty of possibility. In its magical telling by Paul Campion and Randy Johnson, two of the plaintiffs in the SCOTUS case that would legalize same-sex marriage, the memoir shows us the higher purpose of the obstacles Paul and Randy tackle as gay dads to build a family and live their dream.

Expert Oracle Exadata, 2nd Edition opens up the internals of Oracle's Exadata platform so that you can fully benefit from the most performant and scalable database hardware appliance capable of running Oracle Database. This edition is fully-updated to cover Exadata 5-2 and Oracle Database 12c. If you're new to Exadata, you'll soon learn that it embodies a change in how you think about and manage relational databases. A key part of that change lies in the concept of offloading SQL processing to the storage layer. In addition there is Oracle's engineering effort in creating a powerful platform for both consolidation and transaction processing. The resulting value proposition in the form of Exadata has truly been a game-changer.Expert Oracle Exadata, 2nd Edition provides a look at the internals and how the combination of hardware and software that comprise Exadata actually work. Authors include Martin Bach, Andy Colvin, and Frits Hoogland, with contributions from Karl Arao, and built on the foundation laid by Kerry Osborne, Randy Johnson, and Tanel Poder in the first edition. They share their real-world experience gained through a great many Exadata implementations, possibly more than any other group of experts today. Always their goal is toward helping you advance your career through success with Exadata in your own environment. This book is intended for readers who want to understand what makes the platform tick and for whom—"how" it does what it is does is as important as what it does. By being exposed to the features that are unique to Exadata, you will gain an understanding of the mechanics that will allow you to fully benefit from the advantages that the platform provides. This book changes how you think about managing SQL performance and processing. It provides a roadmap to successful Exadata implementation. And it removes the "black box" mystique. You'll learn how Exadata actually works and be better able to manage your Exadata engineered systems in support of your business. This book:Changes the way you think about managing SQL performance and processing Provides a roadmap to successful Exadata implementation Removes the "black box" mystique, showing how Exadata actually works

LOST Lessons was written by Randy Johnson and David Rutledge. The book is well received and is reaching varied individuals. Young adults who are dedicated followers of Jesus Christ are learning to see media, Hollywood and even the world from a Christian perspective, while those who are not necessarily connecting with a church are seeing Jesus in a fresh way. Based on this success, the authors decided to write on seasons 2-6 of LOST, but with a twist: they involved high school juniors and seniors. Those, too, are well received; so fifty-four students came together to rewrite season 1 from a teen perspective.

Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor decor.

Supplemented with clear workshop photography, each insightful pointer has been workplace-tested by the editors. Sharpen your woodworking skills for drilling, sawing, routing, clamping, gluing, joinery, finishing and much more.Avoid common pitfalls and solve everyday problems with materials, tools, techniques, shop organization and maintenance. Even the most experienced woodworker doesn't have all the answers, but this big, well-organized book is the place to find them.

Build super-flat and strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table and alignment beams. This title offers great storage solutions and expert advice for making a workshop more efficient. It provides everything a woodworker needs to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables, assembly tables and storage cabinets.

Throughout history, advances in technology have come in spurts. A single great idea can often spur rapid change as the idea takes hold and is propagated, often in totally unexpected directions. Exadata embodies such a change in how we think about and manage relational databases. The key change lies in the concept of offloading SQL processing to the storage layer. That concept is a huge win, and its implementation in the form of Exadata is truly a game changer. Expert Oracle Exadata will give you a look under the covers at how the combination of hardware and software that comprise Exadata actually work. Authors Kerry Osborne, Randy Johnson, and Tanel Põder share their real-world experience, gained through multiple Exadata implementations with the goal of opening up the internals of the Exadata platform. This book is intended for readers who want to understand what makes the platform tick and for whom—"how" it does what it is does is as important as what it does. By being exposed to the features that are unique to Exadata, you will gain an understanding of the mechanics that will allow you to fully benefit from the advantages that the platform provides.Changes the way you think about managing SQL performance and processing Provides a roadmap to laying out the Exadata platform to best support your existing systems Dives deeply into the internals, removing the "black box" mystique and showing how Exadata actually works

This is an 'everything but the kitchen sink' guide to building kitchen cabinets and making simple, but impressive kitchen upgrades from the experts at American Woodworker. It helps readers learn how to make cabinets from plywood, how to make many styles of cabinet door including popular cathedral doors, how to build and install drawers, which hardware to choose, how to make and edge laminate countertops and how to install the completed results. All the information is reader-tested, authoritative and current with contemporary workshop practices. It includes small projects such as simple kitchen upgrades, plus an appliance garage, a kitchen stool and a freestanding pantry, taken from 35 articles that have appeared in the magazine.

In this novel, ladies and gentlemen meet the Buck-Fifty's. Nelly, Shy, Mi-Mi, and the infamous Baby girl all grow up in the fast paced City streets of Baltimore. Have you ever had sex for money? Remember your first time in a club? The Buck-Fifty's have and will. Therefore, as read, you'll find yourself in a world of sex, money, love, truth, and danger bringing back old Baltimore times that Baltimore may never see again. Randy Johnson, "I'm not your ordinary read "

This title includes shop tested expert advice from American Woodworker on how to build 50 attractive & functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house, from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. With a variety of style and skill levels included, there is something for every woodworker in this book. Step by step guidance, workshop tips and plans for projects that can take a few hours to a weekend to complete, make this an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home.

An exploration of insights into the relationship of language and how it facilitates our movement to the unified experience. In a day where we create violence from smaller circles of belonging and from desires to act upon an object perceived as separate from us, the 'felt' sense of our interconnection offers guidance in the face of impermanence. Using Just Be it as linguistic facilitator to the unified experience aims to assist others in the practice of increased awareness and gratitude for the opportunity to participate without harm.