[PDF] The Soft Touch eBook

Author : John D. MacDonald
Publisher : Random House
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 15,86 MB
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 030782683X

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Soft Touch, one of many classic novels from crime writer John D. MacDonald, the beloved author of Cape Fear and the Travis McGee series, is now available as an eBook. Jerry Jamison wants out. Out of a sloppy marriage, a dull job, the empty suburban rat race. Out of the whole infuriating merry-go-round of boredom and frustration his life has become. Once Jerry had a beautiful bride and a good salary at her old man’s successful business. That was before his wife turned into a lush. Before the business started to go to pieces. And before the lazy afternoon when Vince Biskay, an old army buddy, rings his doorbell and makes an intriguing proposition that promises to bring the excitement back into Jerry’s life—but leaves only death and destruction in its wake. Features a new Introduction by Dean Koontz Praise for John D. MacDonald “The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller.”—Stephen King “My favorite novelist of all time.”—Dean Koontz “To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.”—Kurt Vonnegut “A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.”—Mary Higgins Clark

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Publisher : Amherst Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,74 MB
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1608959503

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Image sharpness is one of photography’s yin/yang propositions. Soft focus can impair a photograph, and just as readily enhance it—in some cases, greatly enhance it. What we perceive as blur, as soft zones in a picture, function in very much the same manner as deep shadows or overexposed highlights. By minimizing or concealing certain details in the image by selectively throwing areas out of focus at will, the photographer can direct a viewer’s attention through the image as he or she intends. Like the rest stops in a piece of music, creatively manipulated zones of softness can totally govern a photograph’s overall impact. There are dozens of ways to selectively reduce sharpness in any part of an image, and three important reasons for a photographer to be fluent in his or her ability to create a soft-focus look: (1) to emphasize important picture details by subordinating or eliminating others; (2) to reduce or remove details of a subject that undermine a picture’s intent, and (3) to create a mood impression, an aura, that suggests something about a subject that doesn’t actually appear in the frame. In this book, Jim Cornfield surveys in detail the art of selectively using soft focus in your photography. Readers will learn about the history of soft-focus photography, then move to technical discussions for creating the effect in-camera (taking advantage of spherical aberrations, circles of confusion, and bokeh—the way a lens, due to its unique properties and specific aperture shape, renders image areas that lie outside of the focus range—often described as “good” or “bad” bokeh). Next, readers will move on to a study of post-capture image manipulations using Photoshop and third-party plugins in order to re-create traditional effects. Finally, the author includes an appendix of currently available optical and digital products intended for the creative application of soft-focus effects. Armed with the tools needed to produce a predictable soft-focus look, readers will be able to expand their photographic repertoire for enhanced artistic expression and stand-out work that will draw clients and generate client referrals.

Author : Neil Cuthbert
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 25,35 MB
Release : 1973
Category : American drama
ISBN : 9780573616075

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"The scene is the boarding house room of a boy who wants to get away from Mom. But nobody leaves him alone, including Mom. A vagrant wanders in and charges 25 cents to leave. And he keeps coming back. Calling the police does no good; they want this vagrant even less than he does. There is a maniac for a superintendent, and a boarder who is in and out of everybody's room all night trying to catch up with his nymphomaniac wife. A homosexual bandit picks the wrong day, and ends up cornered by the nymphomaniac. But the real test is the nut from the loony bin who is a complete schizoid. In one person he plays the parts of two brothers, and has conversations with himself. The characterizations are comically etched and the action is a succession of surprises and misadventures."--Publisher's description.

Author : Betina Krahn
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 36,56 MB
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307423840

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To tame a tough man, it takes...The Soft Touch. She is a softhearted Baltimore heiress... Lovely but disastrously tenderhearted Diamond Wingate has terrible trouble saying "No": to the poor and unfortunate who beg at her gates; to entrepreneurs with big plans and no money; and worse, to the silver-tongued young men who line up to propose marriage. So far she has managed to keep her three fiancés a secret, insisting she cannot marry until she turns twenty-three. But her birthday--and disaster--are looming.... He is a hardheaded Westerner... Rugged, independent "Bear" McQuaid has never taken a dime he didn't earn by his own hard work. But now his dream of building a railroad, so close to coming true, is about to collapse from lack of funds. Approaching Baltimore's infamous "soft touch," he learns she has other assets as well: a delicate, strawberry blond beauty and shining intelligence--and a fascination for the romance of the railroad. Then Bear uncovers Diamond's embarrassment of riches in fiancés as well as money and charms. Now he must make a choice: finance his dream through a little genteel blackmail, or do it the hard way...by falling in love.

Author : Tony Cavanaugh
Publisher : Hachette Australia
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 20,71 MB
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0733630065

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A gripping short crime story featuring Darian Richards by Australia's bestselling debut crime writer Tony Cavanaugh. Includes previews of his first two full-length novels. [Cavanaugh's debut is] 'as good as Harlan Coben' - Weekend Australian. Darian Richards is a retired homicide investigator. He was one of the best. But chasing monsters eventually took its toll and he quit the force to sit on a jetty on the Noosa River. Or so he planned. After years of service, witnessing the best and the worst of policing, Darian has made up his own mind about justice. Whenever a horrific crime is committed debate rages about the nature of punishment. As far as the law is concerned justice doesn't condone revenge, but tell that to the family of a murder victim or to the woman you can't protect. Darian Richards knows that in the real world, when your hands are tied, sometimes revenge is the only justice. The Soft Touch takes you deep into Darian's past, to the life lessons that made him who he is. He is a man you want looking out for you not looking for you. The Darian Richards Series Promise Dead Girl Sing The Soft Touch (Short Story) The Train Rider Kingdom of the Strong

Author : Laura Lascarso
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 32,97 MB
Release : 2021-04-10
Category :
ISBN :

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Roman Reynolds needs a housekeeper and Ezra Powell is arguably the best. Despite their rocky start, Ezra is determined to set Roman's house to rights without any distractions, if only the man would keep his shirt on and stop looking so damn handsome all the time.An ex-NFL player and confirmed bachelor, Roman has been on a long losing streak when it comes to men. When his best friend (and notorious prankster) says he's got someone who's perfect for him, Roman knows it's too good to be true. But then Ezra comes along with his shy smiles and thoughtful gestures and Roman's hardened heart finally begins to thaw. Both men have been hurt before, both are a little shy when it comes to love, but when the opportunity to form a deep and lasting connection arises, will they be bold enough to take it?A SOFT TOUCH is a sweet and steamy 73K MM romance novel with low angst, lots of cuddles, and a bonafide happy ending. Content warning for ableism.

Author : Gene Blottner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,99 MB
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786470143

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This filmography covers Columbia Pictures' noir titles released in the classic noir era, October 1940 to June 1962. All sub-genres are covered including British, western and science fiction. Included are the great Columbia films Gilda, Lady from Shanghai, All the Kings Men, In a Lonely Place, On the Waterfront, Anatomy of a Murder and Experiment in Terror. The films are examined in detail, with release dates, cast and production credits, production dates, synopses, reviews, notes and commentary on each film, the author's summation and the publicity "tag lines."

Author : DK PUBLISHING
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 22,40 MB
Release : 1997
Category :
ISBN : 9781859481196

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Babies love looking at babies. This book explores the everyday world of babies in simple words and pictures. It is fun for baby and parent to read together, exploring simple language with each brightly colored spread.