Publications and Media Books

Exploring Media Culture: A Guide is one of the most modern and interesting text books I have been required to read throughout my college career. I was lucky enough to have the author as a professor for a communications class, and his brilliance and marvelous experiences are reflected throughout this very-well written, extensive, and informative book.

I am an ophthalmologist in private practice, and I keep a copy of this book in my waiting room. It is probably the most popular bit of reading material there- especially for those with an interest in the interface between art and the visual sciences. I strongly recommend it.

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (4/08)

I am really impressed with "Get Your Career on the Fast Track." I have a Masters of Science degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and can say that I have never, ever seen a more concise book on helping people with their careers. The author, Michelle Casto, PhD, designed this book to empower the reader to use "self-awareness, active reflection, and intuitive guidance," in the career decision-making process. These aren't tools that we are all naturally gifted with, so she shows us how to learn about ourselves so that we can develop them. This involves reading, completing assignments and journaling. In addition to providing a great deal of self-reflection, the activities and journal assignments are fun to do. Everything that you need is in this book.

The typical books that help you find jobs tend to simply address the steps of finding a job. They offer interviewing tips and resume samples. Casto takes you beyond that and teaches you how to find a fulfilling career. This is perfect for both people who are starting out and for people who are looking for a change in employment. There is not one area of work that is not covered in this book. Casto describes the different types of people that you might either be working with or be getting interviewed by. She also defines the different types of work environments out there.

"Get Your Career on the Fast Track" should be required reading for college students. It would be an excellent textbook for personal-development courses. I really enjoyed reading it. Unless you are retired and have no plans to do anything, I highly recommend this book for everyone. It would make the perfect graduation gift.

Divided as most good books are between the past trends, the present and what may happen this is an interesting books.

The three parts are ¨

1) News as agents of Globalisation

2) News Agencies in the Furnace of Political Transition

3) Defining News: Contestation and construction

Each part section is divided into several chapters and because this book is written by a team of people there is an international context.

Singers are the most famous scholars who have devoted their time and efforts to study media effects on children. This book, edited by the couple, includes updated articles that are written by other famous and sphisticated researchers.

More than a book of war stories, this is a testimony to the miraculous saving power of Jesus Christ. Dallas Plemmons tells of his actual experiences in the Korean War; how he accepted the Lord in a foxhole, escaped death 5 times, was captured, tortured and imprisoned in China, and miraculously translated over a mountain range to safety. There is a story of "Packy" his Number One houseboy and his soul-winning efforts even at his death. Only 155 pages, this book will stay in your heart for years to come.

If Not Now, When?

I love this book! Someone gave it to me as a gift. It has pages of beautiful photographs and wonderfully wise quotes from Tsem Rinpoche's dharma lectures. It would make a wonderful book for anyone that you love.

Of all the books on the Qabala I have read, from the traditional Jewish teachings to the books on it for the use of magick, this is by far my favorite. My copy is well worn, with lots of dog-eared pages, highlighting and underlining. I love this book.

I appreciate the in-depth information on the paths of the Qabala. It takes the reader to a gentle understanding of a powerful subject and does so in a manor that will not unbalance the neophyte.

The book teaches path working with the use of many meditative options such as, imagining, candle burning, use of specific incense, stones, arch angels, sound and dance.

I was surprised that when I decided to use the techniques in the path working that I did so in a slow manor. I would do a meditation with the book at my side and know that I had experienced something of importance, even though I wasn't sure what it was. After doing a path there would be enriching changes in my life. A month or two later I would be called back to the tree to do the next path. Again, it would be followed by more changes, some very subtle and some not so subtle! I loved and appreciated the whole process. I am in a debt to Mr. Andrews for his writing.

How children are effected by the commercials? What kind of advertisements do children like? Which ages are more effected ? How parents react to their children's requirements? Do commercials create a standard consuming profile to children?

Presents a compilation of information from a worldwide pool of experts on their practical experiences in telecommunications sector reform.

This study compiles a wealth of information from a worldwide pool of experts on their practical experiences in telecommunications sector reform. It provides an up-to-date account of approaches to the major policy and structural issues and describes developments in Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe. The study also examines issues related to investment, regulation, and implementation.

While each of the eight parts centers on a particular aspect of telecommunications sector reform, the study highlights several recurring themes and looks at a number of country experiences from the perspective of policymakers, regulators, investors, operators, the international development community, and other industry specialists.

This volume provides valuable information on how to implement telecommunications reforms, offers insights into the effectiveness of these reforms, and identifies critical areas in which further discussion of related policy and implementation issues in this increasingly important economic sector.