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A politically polarized America is coming together over a new kind of car-the plug-in hybrid that will save drivers money, reduce pollution, and increase US security by reducing dependence on imported oil.

Plug-in Hybrids points out that, where hydrogen fuel-cell cars won't be ready for decades, the technology for plug-in hybrids exists today. Unlike conventional hybrid cars that can't run without gasoline, plug-in hybrids use gasoline or cheaper, cleaner, domestic electricity-or both. Although plug-in hybrids are not yet for sale, demand for them is widespread, coming from characters across the political spectrum, such as:

Chelsea Sexton, the automotive insider: working for General Motors, Sexton fought attempts to destroy the all-electric EV1 car and describes how car companies are resisting plug-in hybrids-and why they'll make them -anyway.
Felix Kramer and the tech squad: Kramer started a nonprofit organization using the Internet to tap into a small army of engineers who built the first plug-in Prius hybrids.
R. James Woolsey, former CIA director and national security hawk: seeing the end of oil supplies looming, Woolsey is demanding plug-in hybrids to wean us from petroleum.

Cautioning that the oil and auto companies know how to undermine the success of plug-in car programs to protect their interests, the book gives readers tools to ensure that plug-in hybrids get to market-and stay here..
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How does the passive act of watching television and other electronic media-regardless of their content-affect a developing child's relationship to the real world? Focusing on this crucial question, Marie Winn takes a compelling look at television's impact on children and the family. Winn's classic study has been extensively updated to address the new media landscape, including new sections on: computers, video games, the VCR, the V-Chip and other control devices, TV programming for babies, television and physical health, and gaining control of your TV..
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This comprehensive guide shows you how to integrate a variety of production tools for the Mac OS X platform into all stages of audio production so that you can create and produce music. From single applications to complete suites, you’ll discover the software toolsets that are best for you and then discover how to incorporate them into a coherent workflow. Featuring best practices, real-world examples, and interviews with audio professionals, this book pulls together all the programs and tasks you need..
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You've probably heard the buzz about Eclipse, the powerful open source platform that gives Java developers a new way to approach development projects It's like a shiny new car--no longer content to just admire Eclipse, you're now itching to get in and drive.

Eclipse is to Java developers what Visual Studio is to .NET developers--it's an integrated development environment (IDE) that combines a code editor, compiler, debugger, text editor, graphical user interface (GUI) builder, and other components into a single, user-friendly application. It provides a solid foundation that enables Java developers to construct and run integrated software-development tools for web development, application design, modeling, performance, testing, and much more.

As with any extensive programming tool, however, there's a lot to learn. And there s no better guy than well-known Java expert Steve Holzner to teach you. An award-winning and best-selling author who has been writing about Java topics since the language first appeared, Holzner delivers just the kind of targeted, practical, everyday knowledge you need to hone your mastery of Eclipse.

Perfect as a companion to an Eclipse programming tutorial (such as Holzner's own Eclipse, O'Reilly, April 2004) or an ideal stand-alone for all those developers who either don't want or don't need the tutorial approach, the Eclipse Cookbook contains task-oriented recipes for more than 800 situations you may encounter while using this new Java platform--from deploying a web application automatically to reverse engineering compiled code, from re-naming all references to a class across multiple packages to initializing the SWT JNI libraries.

Each recipe in the ever-popular and utterly practical problem-solution-discussion format for O'Reilly cookbooks contains a clear and thorough description of the problem, a brief but complete discussion of a solution, and in-action examples illustrating that solution. The Eclipse Cookbook will satiate Java programmers at all levels who are ready to go beyond tutorials--far beyond writing plug-ins and extensions--and actually use the powerful and convenient Eclipse day to day..
Price: $13.50 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Expand your creative power with Maya! "Maya Plugin Power" introduces you to the tools and technology that can enhance your work in Maya. Beginning with an introduction to some basic information about plugin technology and how it works with Maya, you'll discover a world of powerful plugin software programs you can use to create advanced effects and animation with Maya. Learn how to take Maya's modeling ability to new limits as you create realistic hair and fur for your characters and model cloth for cool costumes. Explore lighting and rendering techniques and methods to create cool scenes with water and waves. You'll even learn how to incorporate textures, colors, and clothing as well as rig both characters and crafts in your animations. Fun, hands-on tutorials will show you how to use each of the plugin tools covered and example images will show you the finished effect. A companion DVD features all the files you need to complete the projects in the book and links to the plugins presented. Filled with tips and advice from industry pros, "Maya Plugin Power" helps you maximize the graphics and animation capabilities of Maya..
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An engaging portrait of the underground filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, founder of the Homocore movement and maker of No Skin Off My Ass, Super 81/2, and Hustler White. Included are LaBruce's diary from the making of Hustler White, a letter from the late Kurt Cobain, LaBruce's interview with performance artist Vaginal Creme Davis, and essays by filmmaker Gus Van Sant and David McIntosh of the Toronto International Film Festival. Fully illustrated with film stills and candid behind-the-scenes snapshots..
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Welcome to the only guide you will ever need to help you understand audio plug-ins! Plug-In Power! provides in-depth explanations of the plug-ins that are used every day in audio software, digital consoles, and digital audio processors. It starts with an introduction to digital audio and continues by explaining all the different types of plug-ins, how they work, and the numerous ways you can apply them in real-world situations--whether you are creating realistic ambience for replaced dialogue tracks in a feature film, tweaking out the most awesome kick sound for a hard rock mix, or putting that high-end sheen on an R&B lead vocal so it shimmers above the rest of the track. Each processor type is explored both in theoretical and real-world terms, with examples of how each plug-in actually performs with real audio running through it. Plug-ins covered include: Sony Oxford R3 EQ, UAD-1 1176LN, Waves IR-1, TC Electronics VSS3, and many more. Whether you are using plug-ins for digital live reinforcement consoles, DJ setups, music recording and mixing, film sound, audio restoration and forensics, or home studio recording, this book will provide helpful instruction and tips that will take your sound to the next level!.
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Provides a guide to what plug-ins are, how plug-ins can help users, and what readers need to start using plug-ins Focuses on Web-page design techniques, writing an original plug-in program, and accessing Web sites that demonstrate plug-ins. Includes an expanded list of plug-in reviews--covering every available plug-in for Navigator 4..
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