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An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini… Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more. The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) The #1 Bestselling series, with over 400 five star reviews on Amazon! A FORGE OF VALOR is book #4 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download) ! In A FORGE OF VALOR, Kyra slowly returns from the verge of death, healed by Kyle’s love and mysterious power. As he sacrifices for her, she regains her strength – yet not without a price. She presses Alva for the secret of her lineage, and he finally reveals all about her mother. Given a chance to quest to the source of her power, Kyra must make a crucial choice: whether to complete her training or journey to help her father, who wallows in the capital dungeon, his execution pending. Aidan, Motley at his side, also strives to rescue his father, trapped in the perilous capital, while in the far corner of the kingdom, Merk, amazed by what he discovers in the Tower of Ur, braces himself against a massive troll invasion. His Tower surrounded, he must fight alongside his fellow Watchers, to defend his nation’s most precious relic. Dierdre finds herself facing a full-fledged Pandesian invasion in her embattled city of Ur. As her precious city is destroyed all around her, she has to decide whether to escape or to make a final, heroic stand. Alec, meanwhile, finds himself at sea with his cryptic newfound friend, sailing to a land he’s never been, one even more mysterious than his companion. It is here that, finally, he learns of his destiny – and of the last hope for Escalon. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, A FORGE OF VALOR is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. Book #5 in KINGS AND SORCERERS is now available! If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page. …Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy. Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
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Создание и обработка звука в Sound Forge
Автор: Фишер Джеффри П.
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Книга предназначена для широкого круга пользователей. Новички найдут в ней информацию об основах цифрового аудио, много интересного о технике монтажа звука. Более подготовленные меломаны смогут систематизировать свои познания в области звукозаписи, добавить в арсенал своих знаний некоторые нюансы работы со звуком и, самое главное, развить свою эрудицию в этой интереснейшей области применения электроники и цифровых технологий. В книге описаны почти все возможности программы Sound Forge, начиная с записи звука и заканчивая записью мастер-трека на CD.
Прочитав эту книгу, вы научитесь записывать цифровой звук различными приемами, обрабатывать его, микшировать, использовать различные эффекты, такие как реверберация, компрессор, а также научитесь самостоятельно восстанавливать старые записи.
Sound Forge 9
Автор: Игорь Квинт
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Эта книга – практическое руководство по работе с популярнейшим звуковым редактором Sound Forge 9. В ней описаны (а также показаны – в прилагающемся на диске видеокурсе) все базовые приемы работы с программой, ее основные функциональные возможности и инструментальные средства. Изложение опирается на пошаговые процедуры, позволяющие читателю приобрести практический опыт работы со звуковыми данными. После краткого введения в интерфейс программы в начале книги изложение концентрируется на базовых средствах работы со звуком. Далее читатель познакомится с приемами редактирования аудиоданных. Описаны средства обработки звука процессорами Sound Forge, позволяющими нормализовать и настроить параметры звука, рассказано о специальных эффектах, способных придать музыкальным записям особое звучание. Освоив обработку звука, читатель перейдет к освоению техники записи на компакт-диски своих аудиоданных для последующего проигрывания на плеерах или компьютере. Наиболее продвинутые средства программы описаны в последней главе в виде обзора, содержащего краткие сведения о технике работы с MIDI и сэмплерами и сценариями, представляющими интерес для профессиональных звукорежиссеров.
Видеокурс прилагается только к печатному изданию книги.
A Charge of Valor
Автор: Морган Райс
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In A CHARGE OF VALOR (Book #6 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor continues on his quest, deeper into the Empire, to retrieve the stolen Destiny Sword and save the Ring. As he and his friends meet unexpected tragedy and lose a member of their close-knit group, Thor and his remaining friends become closer than they ever were, learning that they must face and overcome adversity together. Their journey takes them to new and exotic terrains, including the desolate Salt Fields, the Great Tunnel, and the Mountains of Fire, as they face a host of unexpected monsters at every turn. Thor’s skills deepen as he undergoes his most advanced training yet, and he will need to draw on powers greater than he has ever used if he is to survive. They finally discover where the Sword has been taken, and they learn that, to retrieve it, they will have to venture to the most dreaded place in the Empire: the Land of the Dragons. Back in the Ring, Gwendolyn recovers slowly and grapples with deep depression after her attack. Kendrick and the others vow to fight for her honor, despite the impossible odds. There follows one of the great battles in the history of the Ring, as they struggle to free Silesia and conquer Andronicus. Meanwhile, Godfrey finds himself in disguise behind enemy lines and begins to come into his own, learning what it means to become a warrior, in his own, unique way. Gareth manages to stay alive, using all his cunning to avert capture by Andronicus, while Erec fights for his life to save Savaria from the oncoming invasion by Andronicus – and to save his love, Alistair. Argon pays a precious price for doing the forbidden: meddling in human affairs. And Gwendolyn must decide if she will give up on life, or take up the secluded life of a nun in the ancient Tower of Refuge. But not before, in a shocking twist, Thor finally learns who his real father is. Will Thor and the others survive the quest? Will they retrieve the Destiny Sword? Will the Ring survive Andronicus’ invasion? What will become of Gwendolyn, Kendrick and Erec? And who is Thor’s real father? With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A CHARGE OF VALOR is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. It is 70,000 words.
