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bell hooks: A Critical Introduction to Media and Communication Theory - Paperback

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by David W. Park (Editor), Catherine R. Squires (Author)bell hooks' writings have been touchstones for major debates in the culture wars , fostering insight into many central questions in communication studies. Her work is vital to students and scholars who explore the ways in which media shape our sense of our selves, our roles, and those with whom we interact. This book provides readers with a measured, contextualized introduction to how hooks' writings on media and culture enhance our und...

Volunteering and Communication: Studies from Multiple Contexts - Paperback

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by Michael W. Kramer (Editor), Loril M. Gossett (Editor), Laurie K. Lewis (Editor)This book is the first edited volume written primarily by communication scholars to focus on volunteers. The contributors divided this volume into five sections which cover becoming a volunteer; learning about self as a volunteer; dark sides of volunteering; organizationally supported volunteering; and voice and dissent.Author BiographyMichael W. Kramer (PhD, University of Texas) was Professor at the University ...

An Analysis of the Inter-Dependency of the Prominent Motifs Within the Book of Qohelet - Hardcover

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by Hemchand Gossai (Other), Richard Alan Jr. Fuhr (Author)The key to a balanced and accurate understanding of the book of Ecclesiastes lies in the inter-dependent relationships between the prominent motifs within the book. An Analysis of the Inter-Dependency of the Prominent Motifs Within the Book of Qohelet explores this dynamic.Author BiographyRichard Alan Fuhr Jr. is Associate Professor of Religion and Program Director of the Biblical Studies Department at Liberty University in Lynchburg, ...

Amazing Ourselves to Death: Neil Postman's Brave New World Revisited - Paperback

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by David W. Park (Other), Lance Strate (Author)Integrating Postman's arguments about television with his critique of technology in general, Strate considers the current state of journalism, politics, religion, and education in American culture. Strate also contextualizes Amusing Ourselves to Death through an examination of Postman's life and career and the field of media ecology that Postman introduced.Author BiographyLance Strate studied with Neil Postman at New York University, where he ear...

Princess Cultures: Mediating Girls' Imaginations and Identities - Paperback

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by Sharon R. Mazzarella (Other), Miriam Forman-Brunell (Editor), Rebecca C. Hains (Editor)Focusing on the representation and reception of the princess, this collection sheds new light on the position of princess cultures mediating the lives, imaginations, and identities of girls from toddlers to teenagers - and beyond.Author BiographyMiriam Forman-Brunell is Professor of History at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of Made to Play House: Dolls and the Commercialization of Amer...

Beyond Actions: Psychology of Action Research for Mindful Educational Improvement - Paperback

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by Greg S. Goodman (Editor), Norijuki Inoue (Author)Beyond Actions is a new breed of book on action research, going beyond procedural descriptions of action research and discusses psychological processes and epistemological challenges involved in planning and conducting action research. The book discusses in depth key concepts of action research and the ways in which these concepts actually contribute to the improvement of educational practice by assuming the viewpoint of educators. Dr. Inoue...

The Handbook of Lifespan Communication - Paperback

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by Thomas Socha (Other), Jon F. Nussbaum (Editor)This book is the foundational scholarly text that offers readers a state of the art view of the varied and rich areas of lifespan communication research. Beginning with chapters on lifespan communication theory and methodologies, chapters are then organized into the various phases of life: early childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, middle adulthood, and older adulthood.Author BiographyJon F. Nussbaum (PhD, Purdue University) is Professor...

Communicating Pregnancy Loss: Narrative as a Method for Change - Paperback

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by Gary L. Kreps (Other), Rachel Silverman (Editor), Jay Baglia (Editor)Communicating Pregnancy Loss is a collection of first-person narratives about the experience of pregnancy loss. The authors employ various feminist theories, narrative theories, and performance theories as well as other well-known communication theories and concepts.Author BiographyRachel E. Silverman (PhD, University of South Florida) is Assistant Professor of Communication at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Jay B...

Media Literacy Is Elementary: Teaching Youth to Critically Read and Create Media- Second Edition - Paperback

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by Gaile S. Cannella (Editor), Jeff Share (Author)This book provides a practical and theoretical look at how media education can make learning and teaching more meaningful and transformative. This second edition includes more resources, photographs, and updated information as well as two new chapters: one exploring the pedagogical potential for using photography in the classroom and the other documenting a successful university course on critical media literacy for new teachers. The book expl...

Black Culture and Experience: Contemporary Issues - Paperback

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by Rochelle Brock (Other), Cynthia B. Dillard (Other), Richard Greggory Johnson III (Other)Black Culture and Experience: Contemporary Issues offers a holistic look at Black culture in the twenty-first century. This anthology contains work from leading scholars, authors, and other specialists who have been brought together to highlight key issues in black culture and experience today.Author BiographyVenise T. Berry is Associate Professor of African American Studies and Journalism and Mass Com...

International Public Relations and Public Diplomacy: Communication and Engagement - Paperback

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by Guy J. Golan (Editor), Sung-Un Yang (Editor), Dennis F. Kinsey (Editor)Written by some of the leading thinkers in the field, the volume provides key lessons regarding global relationship-building and stakeholder engagement. This book deals with such topics as mediated public diplomacy and information subsidies, international broadcasting, nation-branding, diaspora relationships, international exchanges, and soft power.Author BiographyGuy J. Golan (PhD, University of Florida) is an associat...

Communicating Advice: Peer Tutoring and Communication Practice - Paperback

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by Eunkyong L. Yook (Editor), Wendy Atkins-Sayre (Editor)This book brings together tutoring center experts and communication experts to provide research-based advice for training peer and near-peer tutors. With a broad audience in mind, these experts translate research from the fields of communication and pedagogy into advice that can be used for tutoring in any field.Author BiographyWendy Atkins-Sayre (PhD, University of Georgia) is Associate Professor of Communication Studies and the Speaki...

Organizational Listening: The Missing Essential in Public Communication - Paperback

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by Jim MacNamara (Author)Organizations, which are central in contemporary industrialized and post-industrial societies, including government departments and agencies, corporations, and non-government organizations, claim to want and practice two-way communication, dialogue, and engagement with citizens, customers, employees, and other stakeholders and publics. But do they in reality? Voice - speaking up - is recognized as fundamental for democracy, representation, and social equity. But what ...

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by H. L. Mencken (Author)This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words. Number...

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by Nellie Bly (Author)"The insane asylum on Blackwell's Island is a human rat-trap. It is easy to get in, but once there it is impossible to get out." Twenty-three-year-old journalist Nellie Bly, describing New York City's most notorious mental institution, wrote those words in 1887 after getting herself committed to the asylum. After her release she wrote a shocking expos called Ten Days in a Madhouse, launching her career as a world-famous investigative reporter and helping to improve cond...

Intercultural Communication in Action - Paperback

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by Francis Jarman (Editor)The informative and wide-ranging essays in this second volume of Borgo Perspectives on Intercultural Communication, by authors from Britain, Bulgaria, Germany, India, Russia and Spain, look at intercultural communication in action--whether in television or the movies, in the press, on the internet, in student life, in school, in the work of translators and interpreters, or simply in the attempt to communicate with "the Other." The seventeen pieces include: FRANCIS JA...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Persuasive Writing - Paperback

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by Lauren Spencer (Author)Like other titles in this exciting series, this book uses clear language, text examples, and graphic organizers to help young writers explore several different types of personal writing. Suggested exercises help students find their authors' voice and gather ideas as they decide which type of personal writing is most expressive to them. Traditional writing techniques are offered along with suggestions on how to deconstruct writing and reorganize it by changing the chr...

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Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself - Paperback

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by David B. Feldman (Author), Paul J. Silvia (Author)Public Speaking for Psychologists is a practical and lighthearted guide to planning, designing, and delivering a presentation. Public speaking is one of the most common fears. Few people look forward to talking in front of others and even fewer do it as effectively as they could. A career in psychology and its related fields involves extensive public speaking, so you will need to learn to do it well. With time and practice, you too can be...

The Normal Course In Spelling: For Public And Private Schools (1890) - Paperback

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by Larkin Dunton (Author), C. Goodwin Clark (Author) Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 26, 2008

The Exhibition Of The Empire Of Japan: Official Catalogue (1904) - Hardcover

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by Imperial Japanese Commission (Author) Number of Pages: 380 Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 22, 2008

A Short Grammar Of The Bulgarian Language: With Reading Lessons (1897) - Paperback

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by William Richard Morfill (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9...

The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging - Paperback

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by The Editors of the Huffington Post (Author), Arianna Huffington (Foreword by)The editors of The Huffington Post -- the most linked-to blog on the web -- offer an A-Z guide to all things blog, with information for everyone from the tech-challenged newbie looking to get a handle on this new way of communicating to the experienced blogger looking to break through the clutter of the Internet. With an introduction by Arianna Huffington, the site's cofounder and editor in chief, this book is eve...

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by Harry S. Monesson (Author) Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2008

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by Theodore Kendris (Author)Students of English whose first language is Spanish will find this book ideal for study and test preparation. Following an introductory chapter that offers study advice and tips on correct English pronunciation, the author devotes nine chapters to the examination of English verbs in all tenses, moods, and voices. Succeeding chapters cover nouns in the nominative, possessive, and objective cases, articles, adjectives, adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, preposit...

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by George Ehrenhaft (Author)The new edition of Barron's SAT Writing Workbook prepares students specifically for the writing sections of the test: It includes: Overview of the test Sample multiple-choice questions that test skills in editing and revising the text of four prose passages Three practice tests with all answers explained Author BiographyAbout the Author George Ehrenhaft has been writing for Barron's for over three decades. During that time he has been the author or co-author of b...

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Pronounce It Perfectly in English with Online Audio - Paperback

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by Jean Yates (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers, and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation will find this book and compact disc combination especially instructive. The new edition presents many exercises that provide practice in every s...

Mtel Magic: Communication and Literacy Skills Test Writing Subtest - Paperback

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by Chuck Zucco (Author)This book was created with you in mind. People with learning differences, those who need help with ESL, and many others with and without special issues have had great success with ETI's programs and study materials-our students' passing rates increase over 500%. The curriculum is straightforward and concise, and it builds upon itself to help with the learning process. The students who have been through ETI's MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) programs sin...

Into the Story: A Writer's Journey Through Life, Politics, Sports and Loss - Paperback

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by David Maraniss (Author)The first collection of the work of Pulitzer Prize winner David Maraniss, one of the most honored and versatile writers of his generation. The thirty-two "elegant and elegiac" (The Boston Globe) stories here cover a rich array of topics on life, politics, sports, and loss--ranging from seminal moments in modern history to intimate personal reflections, each piece illuminated by the author's deep reporting and singular sensibility.Author BiographyDavid Maraniss is an ...

Great Reading and Phonics Ideas for First Grade Teachers - Paperback

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by Kathy Redd (Author)Great Reading and Phonics Ideas For First Grade Teachers has some tried and tested ideas for helping the first grade teacher get through the very hectic reading process with first graders. The first part of the book consists of a game called the "Phonics Game". It is a game that the author used for at least 20 years to help many students learn to decode words. After using this game students will be able to decode almost any word which they come upon. Another part of the ...

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Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide - Paperback

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by Maurice D. Wozniak (Author)"Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide, 3rd edition," features photographs of nearly 1,000 color stamps, thousands of listings values for U.S. regular-issue and Airmail stamps from 1847-2013, all providing a compact and enjoyable overview of one of the world's oldest hobbies.Author BiographyMaurice D. Wozniak has been collecting stamps since the mid-1950s. A retired editor of Stamp Collector magazine and The Stamp Wholesaler, as well as Minkus catalogs for stamp colle...

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by Ottone M. Riccio (Author), Ellen Beth Siegel (Author)Compiled from the workshop assignments of Ottone M. Riccio, a master teacher, Unlocking the Poem is a teaching tool, a stimulus to individual creative expression, and a compendium of outstanding contemporary poetry written from these very assignments. Unlike many "how to write poetry" texts, Unlocking the Poem teaches by doing. Its assignments offer writers, new and experienced, the chance to try new things, to practice their craft-and t...

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Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes - Paperback

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by Carla Hoch (Author)Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing battles...