HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon


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If you want to learn the history, discover the best places to visit, eat great food, and have fun exploring Eugene, Oregon, then check out HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon. Known as “Track Town USA,” “The Emerald Valley,” or “Nike Town,” Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon. Home to the Summer Olympic Trials and many other exciting outdoor events, this area is a hidden gem. In this guide, HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon, you will find tips, tricks, and unique perspectives for every facet of your vacation – from where to stay to where to play and dining ideas! In this travel guide, you can learn everything you need to know for an exciting and wonderful vacation to this centrally located destination. We say ‘centrally located’ because Eugene is only an hour from the mountains to the East (the Cascade Range) or the Oregon Coast to the West (the town of Florence, Oregon)! The book offers seven chapters of expert, native perspectives in different areas such as: – Chapter 1: History of Eugene. An overview of the area, the people, and the culture that has shaped the city. – Chapter 2: All about outdoor recreation, in Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and in the Cascade Mountains! From rock-climbing to sand surfing on the dunes to soaking in the natural hot springs – there’s something for everyone! – Chapter 3: Focuses on the indoor activities available in all three of these wonderful areas. – Chapter 4: Looks at Hotels, B&B’s, and other lodging accommodations in all three areas, from the boutique hotels of Eugene to the rustic lodges of the mountains. – Chapter 5: Dining! From casual food carts to five-star restaurants, this chapter has just the local food seen in Eugene covered! – Chapter 6: Dining outside of Eugene - Either at the coast or going up to the Mountains, this chapter is full of dining delights not located in Eugene! – Chapter 7: Beer, Wine, Drinks, and Dance Clubs in Eugene. This chapter has a comprehensive list of everywhere to go in the Eugene area to get your drink, dance, or simply enjoy some of the craft brews the area is known for! The author, Kristy Johnson-Neuberger, grew up in the area and has lived here most of her life. Although she has traveled extensively, she continues to have a passion for the Pacific Northwest and writes exclusively about traveling to it as a destination. You can find more of her travel works on her website at DreamWriter360.com or LA Family Travel Magazine. Check out HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon, to learn the history, discover the best places to visit, eat great food, and have fun exploring Eugene, Oregon! About the Author Kristy Johnson-Neuberger is a full-time author and has her own freelance writing business, DreamWriter360. In this role, Kristy manages not only all aspects of the content of the writing for clients but also the website itself, including the portfolio of her work and a monthly blog. Kristy specializes in family travel and leisure/couple’s travel to the Pacific Northwest. She successfully serves a range of client needs, including magazines, online articles, as well as both digital and print books. One such magazine is LA Family Travel Magazine, which is read by thousands who enjoy the various vacation ideas she (and others) creates for the readers each month, complete with pictures, dining ideas, hotels, and flights. Kristy helps travelers to find their ideal vacation to various places in the Pacific Northwest. As an avid traveler (and mother herself), she understands how important certain things are when traveling. Instead of wondering, “is that hotel family-friendly?” or “will they be able to accommodate my food allergies?” she’s already taken the guesswork out of it for you! Her books and articles give real examples of where to eat (and what to eat there), hidden gems, as well as places to stop along the way. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.




HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon


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If you want to learn the history, discover the best places to visit, eat great food, and have fun exploring Eugene, Oregon, then check out HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon. Known as "Track Town USA," "The Emerald Valley," or "Nike Town," Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon. Home to the Summer Olympic Trials and many other exciting outdoor events, this area is a hidden gem. In this guide, HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon, you will find tips, tricks, and unique perspectives for every facet of your vacation - from where to stay to where to play and dining ideas! In this travel guide, you can learn everything you need to know for an exciting and wonderful vacation to this centrally located destination. We say 'centrally located' because Eugene is only an hour from the mountains to the East (the Cascade Range) or the Oregon Coast to the West (the town of Florence, Oregon)! The book offers seven chapters of expert, native perspectives in different areas such as: - Chapter 1: History of Eugene. An overview of the area, the people, and the culture that has shaped the city. - Chapter 2: All about outdoor recreation, in Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and in the Cascade Mountains! From rock-climbing to sand surfing on the dunes to soaking in the natural hot springs - there's something for everyone! - Chapter 3: Focuses on the indoor activities available in all three of these wonderful areas. - Chapter 4 - Looks at Hotels, B&B's, and other lodging accommodations in all three areas, from the boutique hotels of Eugene to the rustic lodges of the mountains. - Chapter 5: Dining! From casual food carts to five-star restaurants, this chapter has just the local food seen in Eugene covered! - Chapter 6: Dining outside of Eugene - Either at the coast or going up to the Mountains, this chapter is full of dining delights not located in Eugene! - Chapter 7: Beer, Wine, Drinks, and Dance Clubs in Eugene. This chapter has a comprehensive list of everywhere to go in the Eugene area to get your drink, dance, or simply enjoy some of the craft brews the area is known for! The author, Kristy Johnson-Neuberger, grew up in the area and has lived here most of her life. Although she has traveled extensively, she continues to have a passion for the Pacific Northwest and writes exclusively about traveling to it as a destination. Check out HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon, to learn the history, discover the best places to visit, eat great food, and have fun exploring Eugene, Oregon! About the Author Kristy Johnson-Neuberger is a full-time author and has her own freelance writing business, DreamWriter360. In this role, Kristy manages not only all aspects of the content of the writing for clients but also the website itself, including the portfolio of her work and a monthly blog. Kristy specializes in family travel and leisure/couple's travel to the Pacific Northwest. She successfully serves a range of client needs, including magazines, online articles, as well as both digital and print books. One such magazine is LA Family Travel Magazine, which is read by thousands who enjoy the various vacation ideas she (and others) creates for the readers each month, complete with pictures, dining ideas, hotels, and flights. Kristy helps travelers to find their ideal vacation to various places in the Pacific Northwest. As an avid traveler (and mother herself), she understands how important certain things are when traveling. Instead of wondering, "is that hotel family-friendly?" or "will they be able to accommodate my food allergies?" she's already taken the guesswork out of it for you! Her books and articles give real examples of where to eat (and what to eat there), hidden gems, as well as places to stop along the way. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.




HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer


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If you want to learn everything about and enjoy craft beers, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now. Are you ready to explore the weird, wild, wonderful world of American craft beer? With thousands of beers and scores of beer styles out there, getting started can be daunting. This book will take you through beer and brewing basics and guide newcomers to the craft scene. This book covers: • A brief history of beer, from Mesopotamia to Prohibition and beyond • A primer on how beer is made • An extensive rundown of styles and trends • Tips for the craft beer taproom • Tips for where to find good beer • Insider discussions about the future of craft beer • A guide to the contemporary online community of beer fans • Recommendations for fun craft beer-related activities • Spotlights of important modern American brewers • Over 100 specific beer recommendations If you have ever wondered about the difference between a Stout and a Porter, this is the book for you. You will learn why those super-popular, hoppy beers are called India Pale Ales. You’ll learn why so many beers are aged in Bourbon barrels today. Once you’re finished, you will be a bonafide craft beer aficionado! The days of tepid, boring beer are long gone. Now, you can enjoy some world-class brews that will satisfy your curiosity and challenge your tastes. So, get ready for a crazy, inspiring journey into all things sudsy. Warning: this guide will make you extremely thirsty! Check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now! About the Expert Paul Deines is a beer and culture journalist from New York. His work has appeared in SR-Mag, Brew Studs, and Hop Culture. He has traveled the country, exploring the influence of the craft beer industry in America. This has put him in close contact with brewers, scientists, lobbyists, economists, advocates, and aficionados. Paul also ghostwrites novels, crafts marketing copy, and writes video game dialogue. He is a produced playwright and director whose work has been performed on stages in New York, Boston, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.




HowExpert Guide to Playing the Saxophone


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If you want to learn how to practice, play, and perform the saxophone for beginners, intermediates, and advanced saxophonists, then check out HowExpert Guide to Playing the Saxophone. HowExpert Guide to Playing the Saxophone will help you build your musicianship from your beginner days to the professional level. The 101 tips sprinkled throughout the book outline the best practices for saxophonists to improve their craft. Early chapters lead you through renting or buying a saxophone with helpful information about superior brands and models. You will learn to assemble your saxophone correctly to ensure the instrument is protected and functions well. This step by step guide will also help you structure your practice sessions, providing ample warm-up exercises, method book and repertoire choices, and strategies for developing scalar technique. The included tone and intonation exercises will help you sound your best, and the scales and arpeggios will improve your facility on the instrument. Later chapters discuss playing expressively and telling a story with your music. You will learn to make the notes on the page come to life with your playing. Strategies are listed for keeping your motivation high and practice sessions productive. Finally, you will read important facts about saxophone repair and reed care. These tips will help you maintain your saxophone for years to come. The back of the book includes an appendix with 151 scales and arpeggios for you to slowly incorporate into your skillset. This book summarizes what it means to play the saxophone. Check out HowExpert Guide to Playing the Saxophone to learn how to practice, play, and perform the saxophone for beginners, intermediates, and advanced saxophonists. About the Author Sarah Cordes is a public school music teacher, professional saxophonist, and writer based in Long Island, New York. She is a Newburgh, NY, native and visits her family there often. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Hofstra University and a Master of Music Education from the Hartt School, University of Hartford. She has performed as a saxophonist in wind ensembles, marching bands, symphonic bands, saxophone quartets, and jazz ensembles. She also sings in a community choir. Sarah’s favorite pastimes include spending time with her husband, visiting her family, reading fiction novels, running, playing the saxophone, and writing poetry. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.




HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting


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If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting. The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite childhood moments, a time in history that we are most fond of, and even a beloved art style reflected through the doll. HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting can lead you through the stages of doll collecting. Whether you are starting a collection or adding on to one, there is a wide variety of dolls to choose from. These include ceremonial dolls, bisque dolls, rag dolls, and paper dolls, to the beloved characters like Strawberry Shortcake, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Barbie. Finding that doll that brings out your love for collecting is the easy part. In this book, you will learn the proper care for dolls, doll lingo, how to spot a replica, and tips on keeping a logbook. We even took a peek at the history of haunted dolls. The tips in HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting will show doll enthusiasts just what they need to know to become doll collectors. Check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting for learning about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community! About the Author Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania; she is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She wrote the book, From the Dark Tunnel, about surviving child abuse, under the pen name Tori Kannyn. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains. She also collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.




HowExpert Guide to Tabletop Roleplaying Games


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Take a deep dive into the art of making and playing unforgettable characters in your favorite tabletop roleplaying game! For decades, TTRPGs have been bringing friends together to tell stories of adventure and intrigue. Now the genre has become more popular than ever with appearances in movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more! But what if you want to add even more immersion to your game? The answer is in roleplaying! With dynamic and popular series such as Critical Role available to watch online, it can be (understandably!) intimidating to start adding more roleplaying to your game. But there is no need to fear! This comprehensive roleplaying guide will teach you how to: • Plan and kick off your tabletop RPG experience • Create your own unique character that is fully immersed in your game’s world • Find and use inspiration for your TTRPG characters • Use description to grow your imagination and make more compelling stories • Adapt your character to your game’s world • Develop skills that are useful in and outside of the game • Find your next favorite TTRPG series • Connect with other gamers! With a proven process for creating engaging characters honed over many awkward and nerdy years, this guide is your one must-have resource to make and play unforgettable TTRPG characters! About the Expert Jeffrey Wright is a proud nerd, avid tabletop gamer, and writer. With nearly two decades of experience playing and running a wide variety of tabletop roleplaying games, Jeffrey Wright has made it his mission to get as many people playing TTRPGs as possible. He credits the freeform immersion offered by tabletop gaming for his outgoing personality, love of writing, and obsessive collecting habits. He regularly prepares and runs games for new players at his local game store to introduce them to the magic of roleplaying games. Most days, he can be found resting atop his gigantic dice hoard challenging strangers to riddle contests. On other days, he practices being less sarcastic. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.




The Craft of Research, 2nd edition


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Since 1995, more than 150,000 students and researchers have turned to The Craft of Research for clear and helpful guidance on how to conduct research and report it effectively . Now, master teachers Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams present a completely revised and updated version of their classic handbook. Like its predecessor, this new edition reflects the way researchers actually work: in a complex circuit of thinking, writing, revising, and rethinking. It shows how each part of this process influences the others and how a successful research report is an orchestrated conversation between a researcher and a reader. Along with many other topics, The Craft of Research explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of thoughtful yet critical readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, "So what?" Celebrated by reviewers for its logic and clarity, this popular book retains its five-part structure. Part 1 provides an orientation to the research process and begins the discussion of what motivates researchers and their readers. Part 2 focuses on finding a topic, planning the project, and locating appropriate sources. This section is brought up to date with new information on the role of the Internet in research, including how to find and evaluate sources, avoid their misuse, and test their reliability. Part 3 explains the art of making an argument and supporting it. The authors have extensively revised this section to present the structure of an argument in clearer and more accessible terms than in the first edition. New distinctions are made among reasons, evidence, and reports of evidence. The concepts of qualifications and rebuttals are recast as acknowledgment and response. Part 4 covers drafting and revising, and offers new information on the visual representation of data. Part 5 concludes the book with an updated discussion of the ethics of research, as well as an expanded bibliography that includes many electronic sources. The new edition retains the accessibility, insights, and directness that have made The Craft of Research an indispensable guide for anyone doing research, from students in high school through advanced graduate study to businesspeople and government employees. The authors demonstrate convincingly that researching and reporting skills can be learned and used by all who undertake research projects. New to this edition: Extensive coverage of how to do research on the internet, including how to evaluate and test the reliability of sources New information on the visual representation of data Expanded bibliography with many electronic sources




Transliteracy in Complex Information Environments


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Transliteracy in Complex Information Environments considers this relatively new concept, which has attracted a great deal of interest in the library and information field, particularly among practitioners. The notion of transliteracy arises in the context of increasingly complex information and communication environments characterised by multimodality and new roles of creators and consumers. Transliteracy concerns the ability to apply and transfer a range of skills and contextual insights to a variety of settings. Rather than focusing on any one skillset or technology, transliteracy is about fluidity of movement across a range of contexts. This book is concerned with processes of learning and knowledge creation. An understanding of transliteracy emergesfrom research data gathered in university and high school settings. Transliteracy is considered in relation to other literacies as an overarching framework. Applications in education and lifelong learning are discussed. Social aspects of transliteracy are considered in relation to academic cultures and broader social trends, particularly hybrid cultures - Provides an overarching model of transliteracy based on the well-established information literacy - Relates to a number of professional and academic fields, such as library and information, education, communication, media, and cultural studies - Integrates both professional and academic perspectives




The Next Form of Democracy


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Refocus


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Forewords by David Hebel, Founder & CEO, Digital Juice, Inc. and Steve Weiss, Partner, Zacuto Do you want to stand out in today’s competitive wedding, corporate, and event video markets? To be paid what you’re worth for the creative work you produce? To find an extra two hours a day to pursue your passion? To get out from under the backlog of unfinished projects? If the answer is “yes,” then this book was written for you. Read a few pages and you’ll find the authors’ unique approach to the business of video production is unlike what you’ve heard or read before. With good humor, practical advice, and a healthy dose of reality, Ron and Tasra Dawson show you how to get your business on track and transform it into the one of your dreams. The result is increased creativity, financial gain, less stress, and more time and energy to pursue the projects you are truly passionate about. You’ll learn to: Reclaim 525 work hours per year with one simple strategy Implement action items you can use today to start getting paid what you’re worth Assess and transform your current sales and marketing Design a powerful brand experience to amaze your clients and turn them into company evangelists Supercharge your marketing with social media like Twitter, Facebook, and blogs Break into commercial video production for year-round profits You can also network and stay up-to-date at the companion Web site, bladeronner.com. Click the ReFocus link. ”Ron and Tasra will help you move mountains in your business.” —Lance Gray, CEO, PixelPops Design, LLC ”I know how busy we all can get, but if you read this book and apply the information, it will turn your world around.” —David Robin, David Robin Films