Digital Tutors - Exterior Rendering Techniques with mental ray and Maya | ISO | 756 MB
The series of lessons, we will explore the various tools, techniques, and procedures that we can use when lighting an outdoor scene in Maya. We will begin the tutorial by learning how to set up a realistic outdoor illumination source, and how to simulate physically-accurate light behavior within our scene. We will then discuss the importance of incorporating a proper linear workflow into our pipeline, which includes using gamma-correction on our textures and materials within Maya. We will also see how we can use a post application like Photoshop to add some finishing touches to our final render with a minimal amount of effort. By the time you complete this course, you will be much better prepared to overcome many of the common challenges faces when rendering an outdoor environment in Maya.
mental_floss - May/June 2012
English | 76 pages | HQ PDF | 52.00 Mb
Mental Floss is an American magazine which is released on a bi-monthly basis. It began in 2001 and was set up by two students. The idea behind the magazine is to provide an educational read which is entertaining and funny. The founders wanted to create a magazine which recreated interesting lectures by their most enjoyable and enthusiastic professors. It will contain various different sections on different topics such as new scientific advancements and weird and wonderful tales of extraordinary people.
Mental Ray Handbooks - Third edition (2005) (Book and CDs) | PDF & MP3 | 546 MB
The 2 books of Mental Ray Handbooks including the CD content.
Rendering with mental ray 3rd edition
Written by the mental ray software project leader, this book gives a general introduction into rendering with mental ray, as well as step-by-step recipes for creating advanced effects and tips and tricks for professional users. A comprehensive definiton of mental ray’s scene description language and the standard shader libraries are included as the basis for all examples. The third, completely revised edition covers the latest version of the new generation of mental ray, version 3.4. A CD with a fully programmable demo version of the software, together with example scene data and shaders that are described in the book, is enclosed.
Creative Development - Exploring mental ray Materials in Maya - Ed Whetstone
English | AVI | XVID 1127 kbps 15 fps | 1280x720 | MP3 96 kbps 44 KHz | 821 MB Genre: elearning
These videos will walk through the essential tools for creating photorealistic materials.
We'll start with establishing our shading toolkit through the various models of simulating real-world light interactions.
Then we'll jump into a series of challenging material types, and develop the basic shading networks required to make them happen.
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude (AudioBook) by Napoleon Hill
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Audio; Unabridged edition (January 8, 2008) | ISBN: 1555252702 ; 9992471808 ; 0743570979 | 9 CDs in MP3 and a workbook | 454 MB
Your mind has a secret invisible talisman. On one side is emblazoned the letters PMA (positive mental attitude) and on the other the letters NMA (negative mental attitude). A positive attitude will naturally attract the good and the beautiful. The negative attitude will rob you of all that makes life worth living.
Your success, health, happiness, and wealth depend on how you make up your mind!
Your Miracle Brain: Maximize Your Brainpower, Boost Your Memory, Lift Your Mood, Improve Your IQ and Creativity, Prevent and Reverse Mental Aging
by Jean Carper
H.r,p er P.p.erb,a cks | 2001 | ISBN: 0060984406 | 400 pages | PDF | 228 MB
Bestselling author Jean Carper reveals the astonishing new discoveries that have caused brain researchers to completely revise their ideas about the brain's marvelous capabilities for change through "nutritional neuroscience."
177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class
English | MP3 29 kbps 24 KHz Stereo | 12 CDs & PDF | 147 MB Genre: AudioBook
NEW EDITION: Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES! Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how. Some of the Mental Toughness Secrets You Will Learn: Champions Lead Through Facilitated Introspection The World Class Compartmentalize Their Emotions The World Class Are Ferociously Cooperative The Great Ones Possess Supreme Self Confidence The World Class Embrace Metacognition The World Class Are Coachable Champions Know Why They Are Fighting The World Class Operate From Love and Abundance School Is Never Out For The Great Ones Champions Are Interdependent The Great Ones Are Bold Champions Are Zealots For Change The Great Ones Dont Give BackThey Just Give Champions Are Masters Of Mental Organization The Great Ones Only Negotiate Win-Win Deals Champions Seek Balance Champions Believe In Honesty The Great Ones Arent Afraid To Suffer
Autodesk Mental Ray Standalone 3.9.1 For Autodesk 2012 x86 & x64 | 62 MB & 67 MB
Mental ray Standalone 3D rendering software is a high-performance ray-trace render engine for generating imagery ranging from stylized to photorealistic. Although mental ray 3D rendering technology is integrated in Autodesk applications.
Sheila L. Videbeck, "Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition"
530 pages | Lipp incott | 2011 | ISBN: 160547861X | PDF | 16,6 MB
This fully updated Fifth Edition explores the full psychiatric nursing curriculum, from theoretical foundations to application of interventions for commonly encountered disorders. The focus is on treatment modalities, nursing care, therapeutic communication, and self-awareness. The built-in study guide helps reinforce student learning and knowledge retention. Abundant features highlight the most pertinent learning concepts.
Devils' Peek This is a real worker. No more crazy peek devices, impression pads or special pens. Just someone's thought. You have them write down ANYTHING and peek the information in the smoothest manner with NO gimmicks. No folds, tears or any of that whacky stuff. Chi Break A powerful effect that happens "in their hands". A match that they choose from a pile of matches breaks in THEIR hands. Easy Canasta This effect has become a sort of HOLY GRAIL over the last few years. A shuffled deck has three cards selected and placed in three different pockets by you and your spectator. You predict the EXACT CARDS in the EXACT pockets that you and your SPECTATOR placed them in. YOU NEVER GO NEAR THE SPECTATOR. Spent A great visual quickie that can be performed with any borrowed pack of matches. You pull a match from a matchbook and squeeze it in your fist. It immediately starts to burn and SMOKE pours from your fist. Uses no chemicals or fancy gaffs. Match is shown burnt up and spent.
Nassir Ghaemi, "A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness"
P.nguin Pr.ss HC | 2011 | ISBN: 1594202958 | 352 pages | PDF/ epub, mobi | 1,4 / 1 MB
An investigation into the surprisingly deep correlation between mental illness and successful leadership, as seen through some of history's greatest politicians, generals, and businesspeople.
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice, 5 edition by Mary Townsend
F.A. D.vis Company | 2010 | ISBN: 0803623380 | 800 pages | PDF | 19,2 MB
Whether it an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course, this is the text that concise, engaging, and informative. It offers an evidence-based, holistic approach to mental health nursing in a streamlined format that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders.
The Great Courses: Secrets of Mental Math tutorials
English | 640x480 | MPEG4 | 29.97fps 928kbps | MP3 128kbps | 2.54GB Genre: eLearning
Quick: What's 25 ? 45?
How about 742 ? 300?
Or 4821 ? 9? Most of us, when faced with math problems like these, immediately reach for a calculator or a pen.
But imagine if you could perform these and other seemingly difficultbut surprisingly easycalculations right in your head.
Seems like an impossible feat* It's not.
One key to improving and expanding your math potentialwhether you're a corporate executive or a high-school studentlies in the powerful ability to perform mental math calculations. Solving basic math problems in your head is a gateway to success in understanding and mastering higher mathematical fields such as algebra, statistics, and calculus. It's a skill that offers other lifelong benefits, including
Jared Tendler - Mental Therapy for Poker
mpeg4@640x480 29.97fps | mp3@stereo 96kbps | 1.11 GB Gambling & Gaming
Jared Tendler is a licensed therapist who specializes with poker players. Tendler’s client roster includes Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt along with many high and mid stakes professional poker players.
He has worked with players from 30 countries as well as thousands through online training videos and forums. The combination of earning a Masters degree in psychology, being a licensed mental health counselor, and over six years of experience as a performance coach has given Jared a unique approach to helping players of all skill levels improve and exceed their goals.
