Magic-s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed is a series of television shows in which the methods behind magic tricks and illusions are explained. In its original incarnation there were four shows broadcast in 1997-98 on the FOX Network in the U.S., and on Sky and ITV in the UK. In 2008-09, a new series of thirteen shows was broadcast by MyNetworkTV in the U.S. and ITV in the UK.

Set Your Photographs Apart with These Incredible Pro-Lighting Techniques! Broaden your knowledge of studio and location lighting for Beauty Portraiture and Fashion Photography as Karl Taylor reveals some of his incredible lighting secrets. In this program Karl shows you 9 incredible lighting set-ups and model shoots in an easy to understand format that will give your images that professional edge.

Description : Reaping the joys of drawing doesn-t have to be a long and painful process. With Secrets to Realistic Drawing, even complete beginners can get great results fast. It-s easy to create lifelike sketches in no time, with:

Description : High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then stitches the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images. Packed with more than 150 of Sammon-s stunning full-color photos and more than 200 techniques, this invaluable guide inspires and motivates you to capture and edit your own unique still-life images.

Description : If you-re a Photoshop user in search of creative inspiration, you-ll find it in this original, full-color book, in which 20 of the world-s top artists and designers (from classic print designers to cutting-edge web designers) challenge each other to games of Photoshop tennis. The result is a fascinating look at how they create stunning images under pressure, from their favorite tools and techniques to how they approach creative challenges and discover new visual ideas. Photoshop Secrets of the Pros features never-before-seen work from the pros and gives you unprecedented access to their thoughts.

Description : Joe McNally, one of the worlds top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done-blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books. When Joe’s not on assignment for the biggest-name magazines and Fortune 500 clients, he’s in the classroom teaching location lighting, environmental portraiture, and how to “get the shot” at workshops around the world. These on-location workshops are usually reserved for a handful of photographers each year, but now you can learn the same techniques that Joe shares in his seminars and lectures in a book that brings Joe’s sessions to life.

Every trader has, at some point, let emotions guide their trading - usually resulting in costly results. The most successful traders will even tell you that the discipline they were forced to embrace as a result, was the key to their future trading success. Trader Library - Trader Secrets DVD

Join Zig Ziglar, America's foremost expert in sales motivation, as he demonstrates the numerous sales closes described in his best-selling book, Secrets of Closing The Sale. This will prove to be a valuable sales training tool as you learn the how-to's of sales closing techniques.

Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on the latest operating system from Microsoft: Windows 7
You already know the ups and downs of Windows Vista-now it s time to learn the ins and outs of Windows 7! Internationally recognized Windows experts, Microsoft insiders, and authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera cut through the hype to pull away the curtain and reveal useful information not found anywhere else. Regardless of your level of knowledge, you ll discover little-known facts on how things work, what s new and different, and how you can modify Windows 7 to meet your own specific needs.

Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES! Not only is it possible - it s being done everyday. This book shows you how. It takes you inside the thought processes, habits and philosophies of the world s greatest performers.
Some of the Mental Toughness Secrets you will learn:

Learn the sleight-of-hand secrets of professional magicians! Featuring 17 incredible effects and 24 killer sleights, this is the ultimate introduction to performing eye-popping sleight-of-hand magic with just a few borrowed coins! Learn the secrets behind many of Jay Sankey's all-time favorite manishes, productions, transpositions and routines! This exciting DVD is filmed with broadcast quality cameras and many of the instructional segments feature extreme close-ups taped from the performer's point-of-view to insure the MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LEARNING! If you are ready to learn perfect sleight-of-hand magic from a master of the art, this is the perfect DVD for you. And as a very special added bonus, Jay has included TWO BONUS SECTIONS!

Narrated by Chris Cook
The saga surrounding Louis XIVs blue diamond is a web of intrigue, betrayal and a bizarre curse, covering three centuries. First brought back from India, it was then stolen during the French Revolution. Later, in London, another diamond appeared : slightly smaller but equally magnificent : the Hope diamond. Is the Hope a re-cut version of the mythical blue gem? Through the discovery of a lead replica of Louis XIVs stone, and the contribution of cutting-edge technology, a professor at Paris National Museum of Natural History, Franois Farges, leads a unique investigation up to its final revelation.

In 1989 engineer and scientist Maurice Cotterell found a way of calculating the duration of long-term magnetic reversals on the Sun. Using this knowledge he was able to break the codes of ancient sun-worshipping civilizations, first the Mayas of Central America, those of Tutankhamen, of Egypt, and Viracocha of South America, before cracking the codes of the Terracotta Warriors of China.

Around 1,200 BC, an ancient Armageddon swept through the eastern Mediterranean and wiped out the greatest civilizations of the age in a single generation.
While the exact cause of this mass destruction remains a mystery, new archaeological evidence found among ancient ruins at unimaginable heights is now shedding light on the source of this great cataclysm. In this fascinating program, join renowned archaeologist Krzysztof Nowicki as he reveals the spectacular clues he has uncovered in his search for answers to this age-old puzzle. Discover how the evidence Nowicki and his colleagues have found supports the theory that the Bronze Age collapse may be explained by the invasion of a mysterious and destructive military force the Egyptians came to call the Sea Peoples.

The latest strategies for investigating cyber-crime
Identify and investigate computer criminals of all stripes with help from this fully updated. real-world resource. Hacking Exposed Computer Forensics, Second Edition explains how to construct a high-tech forensic lab, collect prosecutable evidence, discover e-mail and system file clues, track wireless activity, and recover obscured documents. Learn how to re-create an attacker s footsteps, communicate with council, prepare court-ready reports, and work through legal and organizational challenges. Case studies straight from today s headlines cover IP theft, mortgage fraud, employee misconduct, securities fraud, embezzlement, organized crime, and consumer fraud cases.