News and Media Books

Reeves and Campbell cut through all of the drug war crap in this superb cultural analysis. The role of the news -- especially the television network news -- is clear in the creation of a major "drug problem" and the need for a war on drugs. Need to know why the jails are overflowing with drug users? As this book points out, the Reagan-era news loved this "lock 'em up" story.

Amoral tales of autonomous action and adventure from within the Dutch squatters' movement of the 1980s. Playful, clever, violent and bizarre sides of squatting are uncovered by theory and narrative collage, revealing a carnival culture of chaos, crowds, and garbage, intrigue and intransigence, humour and burlesque tragedy.

Why Couldn't the Movement Disappear?

ADILKNO's Movement Study solves the riddle, and rescues the memory of events from freakshow reflection in the media's sisister hall-of-mirrors.
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I have read this book to my 5 year old daughter, and we both loved it. The book was filled with facts on cranes which made for great discussions. It also had very good grammer which seems harder to find in a children's book. We love it and encourage others to read it.

This is a great book that teaches you while you have fun. If you've ever watched Ghostwriter on PBS you'd know that this book is writen exactly like the show. It's a great mystery where a kid named Jamal found a kidnapping message while in London and needs his friend's help back in New York to stop the crime. The book is fasted paced and jumps between three different point-of-views. I bought this book and loved it.

What a wonderful way to get to know the Old Testament men and women. This is a way to help the 21st century person understand the Old Testament culture and the meaning of many of the OT symbolisms and customs. The authors "interview" many of the OT characters, such as Adam, Moses, Solomon and Judas Maccabeus. The authors also added biblical quotations, information on religious, social and historical issues of that day. At the end of the book is a time line chart and a section of short bios of other OT people.

This book is written for teens and young adults, but is also very enjoyable and informative for adults. My husband and I teach RCIA classes, and use this information to help make the OT people come alive - especially to those who have no religious/biblical background. Our book has been borrowed by many of our "students" and every one of them has loved it.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR EVERYONE !!!!!

My story "Ho Ho Hold On" is in this collection and it's just one of about 50 pieces that share the joy of the holiday season. This book is perfect to place on the night table of your guest room this time of year. Leave it lay around just about anywhere for quick little doses of holiday joy. Enjoy!

Cup of Comfort is a fabulous anthology. The stories wrapped between the cover and back page are wonderful and fun to read. I bought copies for everyone on my Christmas list.

No matter your age, you just can't help but love Curious George!

With CURIOUS YOU: ON YOUR WAY!, author H. A. Rey takes the life and times of Curious George and applies it to the very important event of graduation. Whether it's graduating from preschool to a elementary school, from high school to college, or possibly even a graduation from childhood into adulthood, this is one book that you'll always be able to take along with you.

As we learn along with Curious George, there will always be new things to see and do, new heights to reach, new dreams to aspire to. Sometimes things might seem scary, and sometimes we won't know which direction to take. Whatever we do, though, and wherever we go, our family and friends will always be there to cheer us on.

This is the perfect gift for everyone in your life -- toddler, teen, or adult.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"

As a child, I used to read the old-school Curious George books. In fact, my younger brother used to have a stuffed Curious George that he carried around until it was worn ragged!

Here I am, decades later. My 7 year old son saw the previews for the Curious George movie and wanted to see it. I took him to see the movie (featuring the voices of Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore, among others) and he was utterly enthralled. (I found it a bit too slow for me, but hey! I'm a parent.)

I bought my son this book as a reminder of the movie since he enjoyed it so much, and he loves it! Lavishly illustrated on semi-glossy pages, Curious George's Big Adventures recounts George's time in the jungle (including putting painted handprints on an elephant's behind!), meeting the man with the yellow hat, "re-painting" the opera lady's apartment, sailing around the sky with balloons, the red monkey artifact in the museum, and George's take-off in the rocket ship.

The book comes with about 20 stickers, too, which the child can place on the back of the book (as recommended) or throughout the book or inside covers.

If your child loves monkeys or enjoyed the Curious George movie, they'll love this beautiful book! It's short, great for beginner readers, and makes a nice bedtime story.

I bought this book when I enrolled in journalism at university, and I thought it was brilliant. It is clear, well written and extremely informative. I recommend it to anybody who is considering a career as a journalist. It is one of the few nonfiction books I have been able to read cover to cover in such a short period of time. It deserves every star I have given it.