David Gould Bücher

Librarian note: The names of the editor's is not certain. Amazon.com says "Heald", amazon.co.uk has Henrietta Heald and David Gould, and WorldCat says Derrik Mercer and that Derrik Mercer is the editor-in-chiefReports the events of the year as though it has just happened, it makes it easy to understand how the dramatic developments of 1990 unfolded and how they were interpreted at the time.

Lavishly illustrated reference work that brings the past to life as it charts the progress of civilisation. Quarto.

Learning Maya, the leading 3D animation and effects package, poses challenges, especially for those aiming to master its versatile programming features alongside built-in tools. This practical, step-by-step guide helps users harness Maya's full potential, starting with the basics. Readers will first gain a comprehensive understanding of Maya's inner workings, then learn to customize and extend it with scripts and plugins that enhance control and productivity. New programmers can utilize Maya's easy scripting language, MEL (Maya Embedded Language), while advanced users can leverage the C++ API (Application Programming Interface). This resource serves as both a fundamental tutorial for beginners and a solid reference for experienced developers. It includes real-world examples that illustrate applications of Maya programming, demonstrates how to use MEL for controlling Maya, customizing interfaces, and automating procedures, and details how to modify functionality using the C++ API. Additionally, it clarifies when to use MEL versus the C++ API and how to integrate both. Ideal for technical directors and developers, it offers a wealth of MEL scripts, C++ source code, a glossary, and resource lists available online.

Revisit some of the most dramatic events of the 20th century! This remarkable volume takes a retrospective look at the most memorable moments from the 20th century and brings them to life. Written in the style of a newspaper and complemented by stunning contemporary photographs, The 20th Century Year By Year details the major stories from the first to the last days of the century, including: - When Shirley Temple became the youngest-ever Oscar winner - The assassination of President John F. Kennedy - The fall of the Berlin Wall - Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth - And much, much more! Offering both useful historical information for the student and fascinating facts for the casual browser, this unique book belongs in every collection.

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