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Wiley-Interscience
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Color Explained (for Painters)) 『Excelent book, with excelent graphs, explanations that require a medium level in physics, I recommend it highly to painters that want to go deeper in the Color World』
(Another great one) 『Roy Berns is an inventive genius and now is at the foremost color science program in the US, at Rochester Institute of Technology. His revision and updating of Billmeyer and Saltzman's classic reference is now firmly established as the best book of its kind anywhere.
(Full disclosure: I have known Dr. Berns since 1982 and knew the late Fred Billmeyer and Max Saltzman as well. Fred and Max were giants, and Roy is a worthy successor.)』
(Well-illustrated, introductory-level) 『This oversized book stands out from the crowd by virtue of its size and illustrations. Best-suited to students and those who want to understand the concepts without getting their hands dirty (in maths).
A bit pricy for the length, if you ask me.』
(Exceptionally Well Done) 『There are many books written on color, some of the classic being the ones by Judd and Wyszecki, Wyszecki and Styles, Durrett and others. The book by Billmeyer and Saltzman is exceptional. It provides a visceral understanding of the elements of color by dealing with the fundamentals by example. Each example builds upon the previous ones and as they do so one gains insights that surpass any other text. In many ways it reads like a novel, the wording is smooth and flawless and the inserts of wisdom resonate with the theme being developed.
Chapter 1 defines color. The approach is graphical and not mathematical, yet the mathematics flow immediately from the approach taken. Rather than providing details in equations the authors provide details in very well done graphics. The example used to describe color is brilliant. It uses the metaphor of colored stones and their classification. From that the complex issues and ideas of hue, lightness and chroma are immediately evident and do not require the reader to do anything except follow the colored stones. The shortest and best explanation ever!
Chapter 2 describes color using the red, blue and green models. The authors simply walk through the evolution and issues so that when one arrives at the CIE chart all makes sense. Then of course on page 61 they rip the chart to shreds, metaphorically to state that it is only a cross section of what is required; it forgets brightness!
Chapter 3 is about measurements. The approach is a great balance of ideas, constructs, implementations, and does not fall into the trap of over description or of simplifying too much. The reader is never put in the position of missing the dots in between. There is never "it I left as an exercise for the student" approach that many academic authors take. On p. 83 there is a good summary of all the key instruments and then details.
Chapters 4, 5, and 6 continue to look at measuring color, colorants (dyes versus pigments) and then producing colors. What I found interesting is that plants are said to have pigments, but to the authors pigments generally are non-organic compounds having metals.
What is missing? Well that will depend on each reviewer's favorite topic. Mine are twofold. First, what is color, namely what is the effect of absorption on light and why? For example in plant anthocyanins there are slight changes in the molecule of say cyanidin that change it from red to blue, because one absorbs blue, thus becoming red and one red thus becoming blue. This discussion would have helped. Then there is the issue of plant color in general. How would one estimate concentrations of separate anthocyanins from total reflected light knowing the underlying profiles. This would be applying signals and estimation to the overall problem. But that is just my preference, the book as it is currently done is perfect, I would just have wished that they kept going on, since what they had done was so well presented. 』
(Student Review of B&S Principles of Color Technology) 『The latest edition of Billmeyer and Saltzman's Principles of Color Technology is a complete rewrite. The author's use of in-text examples and "back to principles" appendix facilitate understanding of the concepts. The range of color science conepts (from basic colorimetry to an end-to-end color imaging system) make it a must-have for the color science student to the experienced color professional.』 『Fully updated-the classic comprehensive introduction to color technology The Third Edition of Billmeyer and Saltzman's Principles of Color Technology combines the clarity and ease of use of earlier editions with two decades of advancement in the theory and technology of color. Defining color as "a certain kind of light, its effect on the human eye, or (most important of all) the result of this effect in the mind of the viewer," the book offers detailed coverage of color, colorants, the coloring of materials, and reproducing the color of materials through imaging. While retaining important material on the color technology of paints, plastics, textiles, and other materials, the Third Edition features in-depth coverage of computer-generated color, digital image capture, desktop color printing, and color management-achieving color fidelity among scanners, digital cameras, and other color imaging devices. The new edition of Principles of Color Technology offers expanded coverage that includes: * Measuring color quality-a new chapter describes the principles and applications of setting instrumental color tolerances * Mathematics of color technology-a new appendix presents principles of color technology using mathematics * Color modeling-additional material covers CRT displays and color printing Supplemented with copious numerical examples, graphs, and illustrations that clarify and explain complex material, as well as side bars that present technical details in a well-organized, accessible manner, this excellent and exciting introduction for newcomers to the field is also a valuable reference for experienced color technologists, color specialists, chemical and industrial engineers, computer scientists, research scientists, and mathematicians interested in color.』
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Random House Books for Young Readers
IPhone 3G used's review (Quite possibly my favorite book, ever.) 『I'm 21 now and I've been an avid reader since age four . . . I vividly remember gazing for hours at this book as a small toddler. I think it hatched my interest in books, despite an intense fear of parrots (haha).』
(Do You Know Colors? - Teaching your children to read) 『This book was the first to teach me to associate colors with words. It is so wonderful, I buy it for each of my friends' children when they turn 2.』
(Good for toddlers too!) 『To my surprise this book has been my sons favorite since he was 10 months old! The illustrations are quite appealing. Although he does not understand the concept mixing colors, this book has helped him learn colors and he will identify concepts in the real world that he learns from the book. Pretty good for a one year old. This book is a big hit.』 『Illus. in full color. A parrot with a palette flies through this book, introducing colors and explaining how they can be mixed to form new ones.The flora and fauna are labeled by name as well as color.
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Mosby
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks 『The Color Atlas of Domestic Violence is the first text to look specifically and comprehensively at the injuries frequently seen as a result of domestic violence. This atlas provides a visual aid for the examination, identification, and documentation of domestic injuries. It includes extensive visual content, as well as content on the cycles of violence and epidemiology of domestic violence. Specific injury types and patterns are both discussed and presented pictorially. The collection of needed forensic evidence is covered to help assure appropriate prosecution of the perpetrator. Psychological violence is included in addition to physical injury violence. This book can be read in its entirety to provide a strong background in domestic violence injuries or used as a spot reference to help understand when specific injuries may be the result of domestic violence. The primary focus is on adult females - however, males, children, gays and lesbians, and older adults as victims are covered as well.
The first text and color atlas to look specifically and comprehensively at injuries frequently seen as a result of domestic violence.
Specific injury types and patterns are both discussed and presented pictorially.
Color photographs of injuries assist in recognition of domestic violence injuries and determining their cause.
Head-to-toe injury photographs include radiographs and ultrasounds.
Detailed systemic or regional descriptions of injuries of domestic violence assist the reader in the recognition of injury patterns that may be the result of domestic violence.
Psychological violence is covered in addition to physical injuries.
Covers the collection of forensic evidence needed to help assure appropriate prosecution of the perpetrator.
A separate chapter addresses the needs of special populations (Chapter 11).
Includes assessment tools to assist in screening and documentation.
Appendix includes myths and facts, resources, legislation information, assessment tools, and recommendations for follow up.
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Trellis Publishing
Usually ships in 6 to 11 days IPhone 3G used's review (Writers Notes 2005 Book Award Winner) 『Colors, animals, and nature are tireless subject matter for children's picture books. What separates most are a gentle pacing of the prose and a knack for capturing a child's attention. Koski&Mason provide both in Color, Color, Where are You, Color? With each illu-stration comes a paragraph of rhyming text. The inside jacket holds a color index, so curious children can search the pages for their favorite occurrence of purple, brown, gold, etc.』
(A wonderful, appealing visual treat) 『How does nature provide us with examples of all the colors of the rainbow in plants and animal life? Janeen Mason's gorgeous, brilliant art drawings pairs with Koski's rollicking rhymes to create the perfect rhythm and color exploration, packing each color page with examples of reds, yellows, blues, blacks and more, all from nature. A wonderful, appealing visual treat makes Color, Color, Where Are You recommended far and above any competing beginner's surveys of color in nature. 』
(Great Book!) 『Highly recommended! My children and I loved this book so much, we bought several copies to keep on hand for birthday presents and holiday gifts! The use of vibrant colors, and the illustrations really draw you into the book!』 『
Join this award-winning team as they show us how to see the colors of nature in the plants and animals around the globe. Each two-page spread explodes with color. The bright and beautiful art is truly a feast for our eyes, and the lyrical, rhyming text is music to our ears.
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Teacher College Press
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Through students' own voices and perspectives, this book reveals how and why some racial minorities achieve academic success, despite limited opportunity. Based on the experiences of Black, Latino, and Vietnamese urban high school students, the author provides a revealing comparative analysis that offers insight into how schools can provide opportunities and safe learning environments where youth acquire real goals, expectations, and tangible pathways for success. Offering alternatives to current practices and structures of inequality that plague educational systems throughout the nation, this sociologically informed book: takes a rare look at urban school success stories, instead of those depicting failure; explores the social processes that enable racial minority youth to escape the unequal structures of urban schooling to perform well in school; and, focuses on youth's interpretations and reactions to the schooling process to determine how schools can empower youth and promote the social mobility of low-income urban populations.』
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Who Press
Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks IPhone 3G used's review (Really good) 『I liked it, you should buy it...』 『Aspen in Color presents a view of Aspen and the surrounding Rocky Mountains through a collection of color photographs by local photographers, depicting one of America's most popular resorts and its setting in a dramatic natural landscape. This coffeetable book combines the images of nature from the Aspen area with photographs of the town of Aspen, characterizing nature in its many moods, and chronicling the activities of the city's residents and visitors. The photographs are arranged by the four seasons of the year. Accompanying text is by Aspen Times writer Paul Andersen.』
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RotoVision
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (waste of time) 『Don't Bother, there is nothing to be gained by reading this book. Poor examples and no real educational component makes this book a true waste of time.』 『
Discover the secrets of communication for good graphic design
Being able to communicate effectively and persuasively through the mediums of visual and verbal methods is a fundamental concept of design.
Create Impact with Type, Image and Colorbreaks down the specifics of the different levels of communication into what grabs attention first, what is accessed next and what, on various levels, follows on. Through case studies and practical exercises, it looks at the basic principles of design, as well as essential design considerations and the importance of aesthetics, providing a complete overview of all areas of communication.
Through inspiring examples, it investigates the ways in which information is received by its audience within a variety of print and screen contexts, and the practical exercises allow the reader to develop what they have learnt. All of this serves to provide the designer with the methodology and the practice to design for maximum effect.
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InterVarsity Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (An excellent book) 『Simply an excellent book for understanding not only the differences in ethnic diversity but in many of the differences that cause division in churches and across cultures. It is an honest book, a soul-searching book, yet a book of hope, as Randy Woodley offers discussions to lead the church away from uniformity and division to unity through diversity. He offers valid suggestions on why the famed revival that began on Azusa Street in the early 1900's was short-lived. If you desire to see healing across cultures and within the church, this book will be a beneficial read. As one who has already been concerned about these issues, this book has energized me in untold ways.』
(Life Changing) 『This is one of those books that is life changing and eye opening. Woodley does not pull punches, but he offers great hope for what the church can and should look like in a diverse world.』 『"We would never give Picasso a paintbrush and only one color of paint, and expect a masterpiece," writes Randy Woodley. "We would not give Beethoven a single piano key and say, 'Play us a concerto.' Yet we limit our Creator in just these ways." Though our Christian experience is often blandly monochromatic, God intends for us to live in dynamic, multihued communities that embody his vibrant creativity.
Randy Woodley, a Keetoowah Cherokee, casts a biblical, multiethnic vision for people of every nation, tribe and tongue. He carefully unpacks how Christians should think about racial and cultural identity, demonstrating that ethnically diverse communities have always been God's intent for his people. Woodley gives practical insights for how we can relate to one another with sensitivity, contextualize the gospel, combat the subtleties of racism and honor one another's unique contributions to church and society. Along the way, he reckons with difficult challenges from our racially painful history and offers hope for healing and restoration.
With profound wisdom from his own Native American heritage and experience, Woodley's voice adds a distinctive perspective to contemporary discussions of racial reconciliation and multiethnicity. Here is a biblical vision for unity in diversity.
Now includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion.』
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Barron's
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Fabulously Comprehensive Color Complexities and The Physics of Color In Light and Paint Pigments.) 『All About Techniques In Color, is an excellent book that includes the physics of colored light and the physics of colored pigments. There are comprehensive color complexities. The unique characteristics and color differences of these mediums are discussed throughout the book: Oil, watercolor, acrylics, guache and pastels. Theory and practice are discussed. Before beginning this book, read the Appendix at the back of the book, in order to clarify the three primary colors in paint pigments. On page 48, uder the subtitle Oils, the primary red color magenta and the near primary color madder lake are treated. At some point in the book the preference of some artists to use carmine the near primary red color of paint pigment, begins to be used extensively. The color carmine is used in other ways also in descriptions. Some people have found this confusing. This might be the result of some confusion in translation or simply the deliberate use of carmine the lighter related red interchangeably as the primary color pigment red. Having read the Appendix first, think of the use of this terminology and remember the actual name magenta, the primary pigment color red in the physics of the three primary pigments. All About techniques in Color is a very good reference book.』 『Barron's All About Techniques books offer advanced instruction to ambitious art students and experienced hobbyists. This book presents a thorough review of color theory, with instruction on how to mix primary colors to produce virtually every color and every gradation in the visible spectrum. Practical exercises apply primarily to watercolor, oil, gouache, acrylic, inks, and pastel.』
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