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Media Power is a crucial, often taken for granted, concept. We assume that the media are 'powerful' and that 'power' is problematic. This book defines media power by looking at the key contexts in which power is negotiated -economically, politically and technologically -offering an understanding of the power of media in today's complex environment.

(Hardback)

Media Power is a crucial, often taken for granted, concept. We assume that the media are 'powerful' and that 'power' is problematic. This book defines media power by looking at the key contexts in which power is negotiated -economically, politically and technologically -offering an understanding of the power of media in today's complex environment.

(Paperback)

A study of the "copycat phenomenon" describes how the media spreads such violent behavior as snipers, teen suicides, school shootings, child abductions, and other crimes, explaining how and why such tragedies occur in clusters and assessing the potential repercussions of bombarding the public with print, movies and television.

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Library facilitators of art-based creativity sessions will learn how to choose materials and art experiences appropriate for young people from toddlers to teens and for intergenerational groups.

In the modern world, innovative and creative individuals have a distinct advantage: the creative edge.

(Paperback)

Provides a solid, foundational understanding of creativity that enables readers to elicit creative performance from their students.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Fully annotated and reviewed by Otto Penzler, this list will provide grist for discussion and will be a welcome reminder to fans about top books they may have missed. Each list is introduced with an essay by a master of that category, including such top writers as Joseph Wambaugh, Sue Grafton, and Scott Turow. Includes a list of Edgar Award winners.

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(Paperback)

A top library consultant offers specific recommendations for helping libraries adapt to their changing role in the community.

What is the future of the public library

(Paperback)

An essential collection of essays for librarians looking to support E-science programs and capabilities to their institutions.

From the frontiers of contemporary information science research comes this helpful and timely volume for libraries preparing for the deluge of data that E-science can deliver to their patrons and institutions.

(Hardback)

A considerable variety of information for libraries planning materials selection policies is relayed in reviews of the relevant literature and in case studies of typical special, public, academic, and school libraries.

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A gritty and uncompromising wake-up call to concerned citizens on what they can do to turn this country around.

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

The concise, critical guide to key concepts in development studies.

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(Paperback)

How do I get my music played on the radio With the rise of websites such as MySpace and iTunes, digital radio stations, podcasts, band websites and online music stores, it has made music much easier to make, promote and distribute outside traditional channels.

(Hardback)

Benson's bibliography is a valuable contribution to the study of the dying child and the sensitive issues that the family, medical staff, school personnel, and others must face when confronted with this challenge.

(Paperback)

The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century.

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The authors address the mission of the school library program and how its realization has been shaped by professional organizations, standards and guidelines, accreditation associations, the education of library media specialists, collection development, evaluation, instruction, research, and technology applications.

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Brought to you by the author of the bestselling Book of Strange Facts and Useless Information, this all-new collection overflows with the kinds of intriguing phenomena and eye-catching photos that have helped land Morris on The Tonight Show no fewer than seven times.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Franco Ferrarotti here offers a provocative look at the future of a world dominated by mass media--particularly television.