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The iPhone Photography Book

Author : Scott Kelby
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1681986930
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book The iPhone Photography Book written by Scott Kelby and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to take great photos with your iPhone—the camera you always have with you!

Imagine if someone took the same photographic techniques, principles, and tools used by high-end and professional photographers, but applied them to shooting with an iPhone. Imagine the type of images you’d be able to create using those same ideas. Well, finally, somebody has.

The world’s #1 best-selling photography techniques author is about to break all the rules as he shows you how to apply the same techniques today’s top pro photographers use to make stunning images. You’re going to learn exactly how to use these techniques to create images that people will just not believe you could actually take with a phone (but with the quality of the iPhone’s camera, you absolutely can!).

Scott leaves all the techno-speak behind and, instead, treats the whole book as if it were just you and he out on a shoot with your iPhones, using his trademark casual, plain-English writing style to help you unlock the power of your iPhone to make the type of pictures you never thought could be done with a phone. You’ll learn:

• Which tools to use to make pro-quality portraits in any lighting situation.

• How to create stunning landscape shots that people will swear you took with an expensive DSLR or mirrorless camera.

• Proven posing techniques that flatter your subject and make anyone you photograph look their very best in every shot.

• How to organize and edit your photos like a pro!

• The pros’ top tips for making amazing shots of everything from flowers to product shots, from food photography to travel shots, and everything in between.

Each page covers a single concept, a single tool, or a trick to take your iPhone photography from snapshots to shots that will make your friends and family say, “Wait…you took this?!”

101 IPhone Tips and Tricks

Author : Rich DeMuro
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781695599529
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book 101 IPhone Tips and Tricks written by Rich DeMuro and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 iPhone Tips Tricks is the key that will help you unlock the most useful features on your phone! It's written in a way you can actually understand and completely up to date for iOS 13. You'll learn about the latest changes and additions to Apple's popular mobile operating system. Important basics are covered including the new way to update, delete and rearrange apps, use the revamped Photos app and video editor, set time limits for apps and set your phone up properly to help out in an emergency situation. Learn how to activate the new Dark Mode, swipe to type, stop robocalls, create an iMessage profile and choose WiFi and Bluetooth connections faster than ever. Understand new settings that can help protect your privacy including how to share photos without revealing their GPS location, keep apps from accessing your location in the background and temporarily disable Siri's listening feature instantly. Fun tips include how to get Siri to play any radio station you can think of, find out if movies and TV shows are streaming for free and make sure you never get charged with a free trial fee ever again. Favorites from the previous edition include how to turn your iPhone into a magnifying glass, scan a document, reveal hidden tools and use your phone as a level. From beginner to expert, all levels of iPhone users will appreciate the tips inside this book. You'll finally feel more in control of the device you use every day. Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro appears on the #1 rated KTLA Morning News in Los Angeles and on TV stations nationwide. He is also a frequent contributor to KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and fill in host for Leo Laporte's nationally syndicated "The Tech Guy" radio show. He answers the questions viewers send him in a podcast called Rich on Tech. Rich is on a mission to help everyday folks understand technology and get the most out of their gadgets and apps. His previous book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, was a bestselling iPhone guide.

iPhone For Dummies

Author : Edward C. Baig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119608023
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book iPhone For Dummies written by Edward C. Baig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of your iPhone! The iPhone you carry in your pocket or purse gives you enormous power to get things done. It puts you within easy reach of your family and friends, provides instant access to your favorite music, TV, and movies, lets you to follow and react to news and events, and makes it possible to share your life in pictures and video with anyone in the world—all within seconds. And this is just scratching the surface of what it can do! This updated edition of iPhone for Dummies covers the latest versions of the device and the latest version of the iOS operating system. Beginning with how to get started with a new phone—navigating the settings, hooking up to wifi, sharing audio and video — you’ll also find out the many ways in which the iPhone’s tools and applications can bring an extra dimension to all aspects of your life. Explore the latest version of iOS Change your life with must-have apps Get artsy with photos, videos, and creative applications Troubleshoot common problems with ease Whether you’re just getting started or want to get even more from your iPhone, this book puts all the power in your hands!

IPhone Manual for Beginners

Author : No Limit Enterprises
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998919607
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book IPhone Manual for Beginners written by No Limit Enterprises and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iPhone Manual for Beginners is the complete guide to using the iPhone. This book was made with the beginner in mind, and is great for seniors and first-time iPhone users.The book is suitable for the following iPhone models: 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, and SE.

IPhone: The Missing Manual

Author : David Pogue
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1491999926
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (919 download)

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Book Synopsis IPhone: The Missing Manual by : David Pogue

Download or read book IPhone: The Missing Manual written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: iOS 11 for the iPhone includes a host of exciting new features, including a revamped Control Center and all-new powers for some of your favorite apps—Siri, AirPlay 2, Maps, Photos, and Maps. You can even send payment via iMessages and type with one hand! And the best way to learn all of these features is with iPhone: The Missing Manual—a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds that will turn you, too, into an iPhone master. This easy-to-use book will help you accomplish everything from web browsing to watching videos so you can get the most out of your iPhone. Written by Missing Manual series creator and former New York Times columnist David Pogue, this updated guide shows you everything you need to know about the new features and user interface of iOS 11 for the iPhone.

Tap, Move, Shake

Author : Todd Moore
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449326463
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Book Synopsis Tap, Move, Shake by : Todd Moore

Download or read book Tap, Move, Shake written by Todd Moore and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got a great game idea? This complete do-it-yourself guide shows you how to make your game idea a reality for the iPhone and iPad. By developing a real game hands-on through the course of this book, you’ll get a thorough introduction to Xcode and Objective-C, while learning how to implement game logic, sophisticated graphics, game physics, sounds, and computer AI. Author Todd Moore taught himself how to create an iPhone game in a week, with no previous knowledge of Apple’s development tools. Now he develops smartphone games and apps full time. With this book, any coder can turn game ideas into real products, ready for the App Store. Get started by writing a simple game in only 20 lines of code Build a complete air hockey game from scratch Learn best practices for tracking multiple screen touches Use animation loops and create collision functions Get the tools you need to build your own stunning game graphics Apply game physics to give your game a sense of realism Record and edit lifelike sound effects, and create your own background music Design a computer player with different levels of difficulty Featuring an introduction by Steve Wozniak Todd Moore founded TMSOFT to create unique smart phone applications and games. His most popular game title, Card Counter, was featured by Engadget, the Los Angeles Times, and CNET TV. Todd’s most popular application, White Noise, was featured by iTunes, Health Magazine, The Washington Post, PC Magazine, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

The Landscape Photography Book

Author : Scott Kelby
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1681984342
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book The Landscape Photography Book written by Scott Kelby and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of taking such incredible landscape photos that your friends and family say, “Wait a minute, this is your photo?! You took this?” Well, you’re in luck. Right here, in this book, pro photographer and award-winning author Scott Kelby teaches you how to shoot and edit jaw-dropping landscape photographs. Scott shares all his secrets and time-tested techniques, as he discusses everything from his go-to essential gear and camera settings to the landscape photography techniques you need to create absolutely stunning images. From epic scenes at sunrise to capturing streams and waterfalls with that smooth, silky look, and from photographing the night sky or the Milky Way to creating breathtaking, sweeping panoramas, Scott has got you covered. Among many other topics, you’ll learn: • The secrets to getting super-sharp, crisp images (without having to buy a new lens). • Exactly which camera settings work best for landscape photography and why (and which ones you should avoid). • Where to focus your camera for tack-sharp images from foreground to background. • How to shoot beautiful high dynamic range images and stunning panoramas (and even HDR panos!), along with how to post-process them like a pro. • How to create captivating long-exposure landscape shots that wow your viewers. • What gear you need, what gear you can skip, which accessories work best, and a ton of killer tips that will not only help you create better images, but make the entire experience that much more fun. It’s all here, from the planning, to the shoot, to the post-processing—taking your images from flat to fabulous—and best of all, it’s just one topic per page, so you’ll get straight to the info you need fast. There has never been a landscape book like it! TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Essential Gear Chapter 2: Camera Settings & Lenses Chapter 3: Before Your Shoot Chapter 4: Composition Chapter 5: HDR & Panos Chapter 6: Long Exposures Chapter 7: Starry Skies & the Milky Way Chapter 8: Post-Processing Chapter 9: Even More Tips Chapter 10: Landscape Recipes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px}

iPhone For Dummies

Author : Edward C. Baig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119912830
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book iPhone For Dummies written by Edward C. Baig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hey Siri, order iPhone For Dummies iPhone For Dummies, the much-loved guide to Apple’s killer smartphone, is updated for 2023. This book walks you through all the latest features of iOS 16 and the latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 14. Looking for a guide to an older model? We’ve got you covered there, too, with plenty of know-how that applies to previous iPhones. Keep in touch with family and friends all over the world with calls, texts, and FaceTime. We’ll also show you how to use your iPhone as a music player, a gaming system, a camera, and a productivity enhancer, all wrapped up in one touch-screen package. Learn your way around your Apple iPhone 14 (or older models) Discover the new features of iOS 16 and make the most of your phone Customize your settings, keep your phone secure, and master the apps Take pictures, communicate with FaceTime, play games, and beyond iPhone For Dummies offers expert insight on how to make the most of your iPhone and its updated features. Peek inside for the latest iOS 16 features, as well as the updated hardware features on the latest iPhone models.

Using IPhone's Siri Voice Command

Author : Brad Miser
Publisher : Sams Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0789749505
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Using IPhone's Siri Voice Command written by Brad Miser and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Siri is Apple's most recent development for iPhone that takes voice command to a point it has not previously reached - the ability to understand the natural spoken word and interpret it into meaningful tasks such as meeting requests, calendar events, texts, emails, and much, much more. Available only on the iPhone 4S at this time, Siri can accomplish just about any common task on the iPhone while the user is "hands free." Siri can also be invoked from within applications where a microphone icon is available from the virtual keyboard. In this step-by-step tutorial, author Brad Miser uses detailed, full-color images along with easy to follow steps that help you quickly progress through configuring Siri and using it with apps like Messages, Reminders, Mail, Music, and more.

Coding iPhone Apps for Kids

Author : Gloria Winquist
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593278373
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Coding iPhone Apps for Kids written by Gloria Winquist and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apple’s Swift is a powerful, beginner-friendly programming language that anyone can use to make cool apps for the iPhone or iPad. In Coding iPhone Apps for Kids, you’ll learn how to use Swift to write programs, even if you’ve never programmed before. You’ll work in the Xcode playground, an interactive environment where you can play with your code and see the results of your work immediately! You’ll learn the fundamentals of programming too, like how to store data in arrays, use conditional statements to make decisions, and create functions to organize your code—all with the help of clear and patient explanations. Once you master the basics, you’ll build a birthday tracker app so that you won’t forget anyone’s birthday and a platform game called Schoolhouse Skateboarder with animation, jumps, and more! As you begin your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to: –Build programs to save you time, like one that invites all of your friends to a party with just the click of a button! –Program a number-guessing game with loops to make the computer keep guessing until it gets the right answer –Make a real, playable game with graphics and sound effects using SpriteKit –Challenge players by speeding up your game and adding a high-score systemWhy should serious adults have all the fun? Coding iPhone Apps for Kids is your ticket to the exciting world of computer programming. Covers Swift 3.x and Xcode 8.x. Requires OS X 10.11 or higher.

IPhone in Action

Author : Christopher Allen
Publisher : Manning Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book IPhone in Action written by Christopher Allen and published by Manning Publications. This book was released on 2009-01-07 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete and authoritative introduction to programming for the iPhone, this book shows programmers comfortable with structured languages how to program specifically with the SDK. It lets developers who are new to the iPhone technology dive right in and start creating applications.

The Best Camera Is The One That's With You

Author : Chase Jarvis
Publisher : New Riders
ISBN 13 : 0321703367
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (217 download)

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Download or read book The Best Camera Is The One That's With You written by Chase Jarvis and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beacon of creativity with boundless energy, Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, director, and social artist. In The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You, Chase reimagines, examines, and redefines the intersection of art and popular culture through images shot with his iPhone. The pictures in the book, all taken with Chase’s iPhone, make up a visual notebook—a photographic journal—from the past year of his life. The book is full of visually-rich iPhone photos and peppered with inspiring anecdotes. Two megapixels at a time, these images have been gathered and bound into a book that represents a stake in the ground. With it, Chase underscores the idea that an image can come from any camera, even a mobile phone. As Chase writes, “Inherently, we all know that an image isn’t measured by its resolution, dynamic range, or anything technical. It’s measured by the simple—sometimes profound, other times absurd or humorous or whimsical—effect that it can have upon us. If you can see it, it can move you.” This book is geared to inspire everyone, regardless of their level of photography knowledge, that you can capture moments and share them with our friends, families, loved ones, or the world at the press of a button. Readers of The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You will also enjoy the iPhone application Chase Jarvis created in conjunction with this book, appropriately named Best Camera. Best Camera has a unique set of filters and effects that can be applied at the touch of a button. Stack them. Mix them. Remix them. Best Camera also allows you to share directly to a host of social marketing sites via www.thebestcamera.com, a new online community that allows you to contribution to a living, breathing gallery of the best iPhone photography from around the globe. Together, the book, app, and website, represent a first-of-its-kind ecosystem dedicated to encouraging creativity through picture taking with the camera that you already have. The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You—shoot!

Developing C# Apps for iPhone and iPad using MonoTouch

Author : Bryan Costanich
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430231750
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Developing C# Apps for iPhone and iPad using MonoTouch written by Bryan Costanich and published by Apress. This book was released on 2011-08-05 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing C# Applications for iPhone and iPad using MonoTouch shows you how to use your existing C# skills to write apps for the iPhone and iPad. Fortunately, there's MonoTouch, Novell's .NET library that allows C# developers to write C# code that executes in iOS. Furthermore, MonoTouch allows you to address all the unique functions of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. And the big plus: You needn't learn any Objective-C to master MonoTouch! Former Microsoft engineer and published app-store developer Bryan Costanich shows you how to use the tools you already know to create native apps in iOS using C# and the .NET Base Class Libraries. The magic is in Novell's implementation of Apple's Cocoa libraries in MonoTouch. You'll master the same elegant and rich Cocoa environment, but without the need to learn a new programming language. Developing C# Applications for iPhone and iPad using MonoTouch takes you from your first "Hello, World" example through the major APIs and features of iOS. The coverage is comprehensive and makes use of frequent examples, complete with sample code you can download and reuse to create your own powerful and playful apps.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

Author : Guy Hart-Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119763282
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know your new iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max from the inside-out with 900 color screen shots! Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you everything you need to know to get up and running—and much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, customization, and everything your iPhone can do. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 12, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max, this book helps you discover your phone's full functionality and newest capabilities. Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or Video calls, and social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and manage photos; track your health, fitness, and habits; organize your schedule, your contacts, and your commitments; and much more! The iPhone is designed to be user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think—don't you want to explore the possibilities? This book walks you through iOS 14 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it! Get to know the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max with 900 full-color screen shots Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn the latest features Customize your iPhone to suit your needs and get optimal performance Find the apps and services that can make your life easier The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile technology and is a masterpiece of industrial design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your personal map for exploring your new tech companion.

iPhone: The Instant Solution to Under-Using of iPhone

Author : Oliver Sam
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1794702377
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book iPhone: The Instant Solution to Under-Using of iPhone written by Oliver Sam and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Exclusively beautiful guide to making the most of your iPhone cell phone. over-50 million people all over the world are iPhone users! Simply because iPhone cell phone is a hugely popular smartphone that offers many advances and convenient features, including a camera like no other, Siri, turn-by-turn driving directions, a calendar, and a lot more. But if you�re just adopting one of the iPhone devices for the first time, chances are you could use a friendly companion to help you make sense of its enormous features. You will discover how to do everything from setting up for the first time, importing and managing contacts, taking professional pictures, managing apps, shopping online and organize appointments using iCal, to taking and sharing pictures and downloading and listening to your favourite music. There�s no better resource around for first-time users such as kids, teens, adolescent, adult even if they are dummies or seniors.

A Beginner's Guide to Using Your iPhone as a Business Productivity Tool

Author : Dave James Caolo
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132824256
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book A Beginner's Guide to Using Your iPhone as a Business Productivity Tool written by Dave James Caolo and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011-05-19 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quickest, easiest, and friendliest guide to using your iPhone 4 for business. After spending hundreds of hours on dozens of computers, the iPhone 4 is the best computer I’ve ever owned. This tiny machine runs Apple’s powerful iOS and features a huge number of fantastic business apps. In this book, I describe the business deployment of the iPhone, how to complete common business tasks such as working with documents, presentations, and the calendar, how to use travel apps...and yes, of course, phone calls.

Redeeming Productivity

Author : Reagan Rose
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802474632
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Redeeming Productivity written by Reagan Rose and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? The answer isn’t to do more. What image forms in your mind when you think of productivity? An assembly line? Spreadsheets? Business suits or workplace uniforms? In the ancient world, productivity didn't conjure images like these. Instead, it referred to crop yield and fruit bearing. This agrarian imagery helps us understand productivity through a biblical lens. Jesus taught, By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit (John 15:8). Who doesn’t want to have a truly productive life—to bear much fruit? But how does this happen in the places we hold dear—the home, workplace, and in our communities? We often feel overworked and overrun, defeated and discouraged. The world says be productive so that you can get all you can out of this life. The Bible says be productive so you can gain more of the next life. In Redeeming Productivity, author Reagan Rose explores how God’s glory is the purpose for which He planted us. And he shows how productivity must be firmly rooted in the gospel. Only through our connection to Christ—the True Vine—are we empowered to produce good fruit. This book shows how we can maintain the vitality of that connection through simple, life-giving disciplines. Readers will discover manageable applications like giving God the first fruits of our days. Additionally, Reagan discusses how our perspective on suffering is transformed as we see trials as God’s pruning for greater productivity.