Author: John Robison Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071748148 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to boss Author John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves. Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf zone andcatching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics,shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.
Author: Matt Warshaw Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452100942 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 497
Book Description
This in-depth, photo-packed look at the history and culture of surfers is “meticulously researched, smartly written . . . required reading” (Outside Magazine). Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw, a former professional surfer and editor of Surfing magazine, has crafted an unprecedented, definitive history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. With more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive nature of Warshaw’s endeavor is matched only by the obsessive nature of surfers, who are brought to life in this book in many tales of daring, innovation, athletic achievement, and the offbeat personalities who have made surfing history happen. “The world’s most comprehensive chronicler of the surfing scene.” —Andy Martin, The Independent
Author: Matt Warshaw Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811841597 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
With its massive faces, punishing rocks, and treacherous currents, Maverick's presents a surfing challenge like no other. Author Matt Warshaw has updated his critically acclaimed illustrated history of Maverick's to cover important recent developments, and we've added a fresh new cover to kick this edition off in style. "A fascinating account," to quote Surfer magazine, it takes "a cue from Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm...Warshaw focused on a single event...and expands on it to illuminate an entire culture and its world beyond waves." The event was the death of celebrated surfer Mark Foo, one of those who congregate every winter to test themselves in the dark, foreboding waters. And what unfolds in Maverick's is no less than the story of big-wave surfing, from its ancient Hawaiian origins to modern tow-in riders. It's a book to be enjoyed not only by those who surf deep in the waves, but also by those whose taste for adventure is satisfied deep in the pages of a very good book.
Author: Sandy Blackman Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1467131016 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
Surfing came to the central Oregon coast in the early 1960s. Mostly young boys from Newport and the Agate Beach area took to the waves, without wetsuits or leashes, and taught themselves how to surf in the forbidding cold waters. Eventually forming the Agate Beach Surf Club, they discovered other surfing communities along the Oregon coast. With no modern-day technology to help them, they traveled the rugged Oregon coast in search of good and accessible surf spots. Fifty years later, the surfing culture has grown and evolved, including both genders, kite, wind, stand-up-paddle, and big wave surfing. What hasn't changed is the unique and challenging environment of the Oregon coast. Geography, the weather, and the cold water still remain the biggest challenges. In the face of all this, the surfing community grows and continues to prosper.
Author: Matt Warshaw Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780156032513 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 820
Book Description
With 1,500 alphabetical entries and 300 illustrations, this resource is a comprehensive review of the people, places, events, equipment, vernacular, and lively history of this fascinating sport.
Author: Matt Warshaw Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811855334 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
In 1965, Ron Stoner was the best surf photographer in the business. Every month, he shot the balmy beaches, bikini-clad girls, and achingly beautiful waves of Southern California for Surfer Magazine. Then, at the height of his fame, Ron Stoner walked off this sunny stage and disappeared forever. In Photo/Stoner, Stoner's strange story is recounted by surfing historian Matt Warshaw alongside Stoner's best photos, reproduced as never before. In these rare images, Stoner recorded more than just a beautiful wave or a perfect moment, he captured the effortless and innocent grace of coastal Californiapre-condominium. In word and in image, Photo/Stoner is a poignant ode to a lost era, and a lost man.
Author: Yattish Ramhorry Publisher: BPB Publications ISBN: 9355519133 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 333
Book Description
DESCRIPTION Building Intelligent Applications with Generative AI is a comprehensive guide that unlocks the power of generative AI for building cutting-edge applications. This book covers a wide range of use cases and practical examples, from text generation and conversational agents to creative media generation and code completion. These examples are designed to help you capitalize on the potential of generative AI in your applications. Through clear explanations, step-by-step tutorials, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to prepare data and train generative AI models. You will also explore different generative AI techniques, including large language models like GPT-4, ChatGPT, Llama 2, and Google’s Gemini, to understand how they can be applied in various domains, such as content generation, virtual assistants, and code generation. With a focus on practical implementation, this book also examines ethical considerations, best practices, and future trends in generative AI. Further, this book concludes by exploring ethical considerations and best practices for building responsible GAI applications, ensuring you are harnessing this technology for good. By the end of this book, you will be well-equipped to leverage the power of GAI to build intelligent applications and unleash your creativity in innovative ways. KEY FEATURES ● Learn the fundamentals of generative AI and the practical usage of prompt engineering. ● Gain hands-on experience in building generative AI applications. ● Learn to use tools like LangChain, LangSmith, and FlowiseAI to create intelligent applications and AI chatbots. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand generative AI (GAI) and large language models (LLMs). ● Explore real-world GAI applications across industries. ● Build intelligent applications with the ChatGPT API. ● Explore retrieval augmented generation with LangChain and Gemini Pro. ● Create chatbots with LangChain and Streamlit for data retrieval. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for developers, data scientists, AI practitioners, and tech enthusiasts who are interested in leveraging generative AI techniques to build intelligent applications across various domains. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Exploring the World of Generative AI 2. Use Cases for Generative AI Applications 3. Mastering the Art of Prompt Engineering 4. Integrating Generative AI Models into Applications 5. Emerging Trends and the Future of Generative AI 6. Building Intelligent Applications with the ChatGPT API 7. Retrieval Augmented Generation with Gemini Pro 8. Generative AI Applications with Gradio 9. Visualize your Data with LangChain and Streamlit 10. Building LLM Applications with Llama 2 11. Building an AI Document Chatbot with Flowise AI 12. Best Practices for Building Applications with Generative AI 13. Ethical Considerations of Generative AI
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