Dark Tricks

Do you believe in magic? Sita and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventures unfolds in this new chapter book from the Star Friends series featuring black and white illustrations throughout. Sita and her star animal, a deer named Willow, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. With her friends' growing powers and their star animals, surely no one can stand in their way. But the friends are in for a surprise... In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!

This two-in-one book includes Secret Spell and Dark Tricks, books 3 and 4 in the bestselling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout. This two-in-one book includes Secret Spell and Dark Tricks, books 3 and 4 in the bestselling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout. In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends—they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventure awaits!

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A visual guide to getting the most out of Photoshop Elements 10 If you understand the basics of Photoshop Elements, you'll love this collection of 100 must-know tips and tricks. Two-page tutorials, full-color screen shots, and step-by-step instructions make it easy to see and follow the directions, helping you to get the very most from this top-selling image-editing software. This guide catches you up on Photoshop Elements 10, covers features you may not have known about, and alerts you to a slew of cool effects and techniques. Explains techniques, best practices, and creative ways to transform your digital images from everyday to extraordinary Includes beautiful photos and tips from an experienced photographer and author who shares his secrets on how to create images that wow viewers Features step-by-step instruction in a series of two-page, highly visual tutorials, with helpful, full-color screen shots on every page Perfect for visual learners who are migrating from older versions of the software or who already have a comfort level with Photoshop Elements and want to move to a new skill level Take your image editing and Photoshop Elements skills beyond the essentials with this practical guide.

Take the mystery out of eBay and the enviable PowerSellers. Tricks of the eBay Masters, Second Editionis full of advice and over 600 tricks from expert eBay users. They learned by doing and are now going to pass on their wisdom to you. Find out how to jazz up your auction listings with HTML, how to increase buyer traffic through key words and how to use photos to increase your selling potential. You'll even get tips on where to find items to sell, how to pack your items better and how to ship cheaply. Also find out what not to do as the experts give you examples of mistakes they made early in their eBay careers and how not to repeat them. Increase your auction income and successful bidding through Tricks of the eBay Masters, Second Edition.

This book makes watercolour painting simple, straightforward and fun: 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolour techniques. 13 step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied to landscapes, flowers and other subjects. Page after page of proven approaches for painting clouds, trees, rocks, grass, snow, reflections and more. These are tried-and-true methods that Zoltan perfected over 65 years of painting. Now you can put them to work in your paintings immediately!

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Get the most out of Photoshop Elements 11 with this simplified guide If you already understand the basics of Photoshop Elements and are eager try out some unique tips and techniques, then you'll love this collection of 100 must-know tips and tricks. Two-page tutorials, full-color screen shots, and step-by-step instructions make it easy to see and follow the directions, helping you to get the very most from this top-selling image-editing software. This guide gets you up to speed on Photoshop Elements 11 and helps you expand your skill set with these best practices for getting the most out of the new version. Shares innovative techniques and unique tips for using the newest and coolest features found in the new Photoshop Elements 11 Explains techniques, best practices, and creative ways to transform your digital images from everyday to extraordinary Features beautiful photos and tips from an experienced photographer and author who shares his secrets on how to create memorable images Includes step-by-step instruction in a series of two-page, highly visual tutorials, with helpful, full-color screen shots on every page Take your image editing and Photoshop Elements skills to the next level with this practical guide.

Discover the secrets to mastering your iPhone in "iPhone Unofficial Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide." Packed with insider cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks, this comprehensive guidebook will transform your iPhone experience. From boosting productivity to capturing stunning photos, optimizing battery life to personalizing your device, become an iPhone expert and unleash the full potential of your device with this guide. Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, this book is your ultimate companion for mastering your iPhone.

What do a dog leash, shower curtains, and mylar gift wrap have in common? They—along with countless other surprising everyday objects—can all be used to construct implements that will help you build your arsenal of photographic tools and accessories without breaking your budget. In this book, seasoned author, lecturer, and commercial and portrait photographer Christopher Grey shows you how to construct a host of light modifiers, from diffusers to gobos to reflectors, to snoots, to cookies; repurpose multiple elements as high-style backdrops and even build some fabulous accessories—from a lens stabilizer for low-light shots (this is where that dog leash will come in handy) to light tents for small product shots. The “hacks” in this book will inspire you to get to work, and they will amp up your creativity, but there’s more. Grey shares his secrets for using your existing lighting equipment to create exquisite effects.