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The Pittsburgh Crawfords

By: Jim Bankes

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The Pittsburgh Crawfords were one of the Negro League's best and most exciting teams. At the heart of the line-up were five men who would go on to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame: Satchel Paige, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history; Josh Gibson, a hitting catcher who rivaled Babe Ruth; Cool Papa Bell, one of the game's fastest runners; Oscar Charleston, perhaps one of the all-around best players; and Judy Johnson, a skilled third baseman. This work takes a close look at the lives and careers of these men and others who played for the Crawfords, all of whom together built one of the greatest teams ever to play the game. Also included are comparisons between the Crawfords and the 1927 "Murderer's Row" New York Yankees, the Negro National League standings (1933-1938), and statistics about the players and team records.

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McFarland

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0786483059

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Eight Decades in New Mexico

By: Jim Irwin

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Eight Decades in New Mexico

By: Jim Irwin

Eight Decades in New Mexico is a factual story of the life of a "native" New Mexican. It presents an exciting look at life in rural New Mexico from early twentieth century to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Those influences that govern the up bringing of a young man developing into adulthood and continuing into his "retirement years" are well documented.

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iUniverse

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0595357946

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Hidden History

Ancient Aliens and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization

By: Jim Willis

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Hidden History

Ancient Aliens and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization

By: Jim Willis

Investigates and questions the scientific consensus on the origins of civilization Do we, the human species, really know who we are or where we came from or how we originated or our place in the cosmos? Or is much of what we have been taught wrong or misguided or possibly even blatant lies intended to keep people in power and everyone else in line? Exploring alternative theories on the establishment of society and civilization, Hidden History: Ancient Aliens and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization looks at a variety of dissenting, suppressed, and forbidden accounts of history and the origins of humanity. It takes a broad and inclusive survey of historical documents, various theories, and a wide array of perspectives to explore what conventional wisdom might have gotten right and wrong. The book serves as a useful introduction into the suppressed accounts of the origins of modern civilization. It combines cutting-edge science with metaphysical, spiritual, and even paranormal views, daring to ask whether there might be a better explanation for humanity’s existence and the origins of civilization than the current scientific consensus. Hidden History looks at the multiverse and parallel dimensions, the ancient alien theory, metaphysics, and hypotheses beyond physical perception, the eleven dimensions of string theory, radio telescopes that penetrate to the event horizon of our universe, mathematical equations that take us where no one has gone before, and the world-wide sharing of experiences old and new that speak of long forgotten ancient mythologies that reveal historical truths. With more than 120 photos and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration, and an extensive index adds to its usefulness. This fascinating book is a thorough investigation and examination of the mysteries surrounding early civilizations, their myths, legends, histories, monuments—and lasting legacies.

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Visible Ink Press

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1578597188

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The English Major

By: Jim Harrison

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The English Major

By: Jim Harrison

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Legends of the Fall: “Harrison spins the common chaff of a road trip into gold” (Tim McNulty, The Seattle Times). “It used to be Cliff and Vivian and now it isn’t.” With these words, Jim Harrison begins a riotous, moving novel that sends a sixty-something man, divorced and robbed of his farm by a late-blooming real estate shark of an ex-wife, on a road trip across America. Cliff is armed with a childhood puzzle of the United States and a mission to rename all the states and state birds, the latter of which have been unjustly saddled with white men’s banal monikers up until now. His adventures take him through a whirlwind affair with a former student from his high-school-teacher days twenty-some years before, to a “snake farm” in Arizona owned by an old classmate, and to the high-octane existence of his son, a big-time movie producer who has just bought an apartment over the Presidio in San Francisco. Jim Harrison’s riotous and moving cross-country novel, The English Major, is the map of a man’s journey into, and out of, himself. It is vintage Harrison—reflective, big-picture American, and replete with wicked wit. “The English Major is to midlife crisis what The Catcher in the Rye is to adolescence.” —Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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Reformer's Pledge

By: Bill Johnson,Lance Wallnau,Chuck Pierce,Heidi Baker,C. Peter Wagner,James W. Goll,John Arnott,Cindy Jacobs,Lou Engle,Jim Garlow

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Reformer's Pledge

By: Bill Johnson,Lance Wallnau,Chuck Pierce,Heidi Baker,C. Peter Wagner,James W. Goll,John Arnott,Cindy Jacobs,Lou Engle,Jim Garlow

Too often Christian leaders trying to reform society are perceived as intolerant, right-wing conservatives without an ounce of compassion. The truth is, many people trying to bring about positive societal reformation are very compassionate and loving people. The selected writers who contributed to this book are compassionate reformers. I am privileged to know each author and consider all of them dear friends. – Ché Ahn The Reformer’s Pledge is an exciting collection of ten essays by the following respected and dedicated Church leaders: Bill Johnson James W. Goll Lance Wallnau John Arnott Chuck Pierce Cindy Jacobs Heidi Baker Lou Engle C. Peter Wagner Jim Garlow With insight and anointing, each author presents a clear picture of reforms that need to be made and the kind of actions required by believers to be in step with God’s plan. Poignant topics include racism, love, prayer, defending the sanctity of marriage, and other fundamental issues facing the Church today. Each important topic is addressed thoroughly and sensitively in Spirit-inspired chapters sure to stir your soul, ignite your calling, and fulfill your God-given destiny.

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Destiny Image Publishers

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0768490960

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Moon Georgia

By: Jim Morekis

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Moon Georgia

By: Jim Morekis

Discover Georgia with Moon Travel Guides! From sleepy small towns and buzzing cities, to misty mountains and tranquil islands, explore the Peach State with Moon Georgia. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries that can be adapted for your budget and timeline, whether you're taking a weekend getaway to Atlanta or Savannah, or spending two weeks exploring the whole state Strategic advice designed for history buffs, foodies, outdoor adventurers, music lovers, and more Unique activities and can't-miss highlights: Meander through verdant squares and charming streets in historic Savannah, or hop between galleries, museums, and shops in downtown Atlanta. Hike past waterfalls on the Appalachian Trail, go whitewater rafting on the Chatooga River, or breath the salty air of the secluded Golden Isles. Get to know Georgia's literary roots, visit the First African Baptist Church and the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., or see monuments to the state's Civil War battlefields. Catch a live show celebrating Georgia's musical legacies, and sample the best of Southern food, from pulled pork to fried okra Honest insight from Savannah local Jim Morekis on where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Handy tips for seniors, international visitors, travelers with disabilities, and more Background information on Georgia's history, culture, landscape, and wildlife Full coverage of Atlanta, North Georgia, Middle and South Georgia, Savannah, and the Golden Isles With Moon Georgia's local perspective, myriad activities, and expert know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring the cities of the South? Try out Moon Charleston & Savannah or Moon Atlanta. Need a breath of fresh air? Check out Moon Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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1631216562

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The Educator's Guide to Texas School Law

Eighth Edition

By: Jim Walsh,Frank Kemerer,Laurie Maniotis

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The Educator's Guide to Texas School Law

Eighth Edition

By: Jim Walsh,Frank Kemerer,Laurie Maniotis

Much has changed in the area of school law since the first edition of The Educator's Guide was published in 1986. Successive editions grew incrementally longer to keep abreast of legal developments. In this new eighth edition, the authors have streamlined the discussion by pruning older material and weaving in new developments. The result is an authoritative source on all major dimensions of Texas school law that is both well integrated and easy to read. Intended for Texas school personnel, school board members, interested attorneys, and taxpayers, the eighth edition explains what the law is and what the implications are for effective school operations. It is designed to help professional educators avoid expensive and time consuming lawsuits by taking effective preventive action. It is an especially valuable resource for school law courses and staff development sessions. The eighth edition begins with a review of the legal structure of the Texas school system. As Chapter 1 notes, education law is a complex interweaving of state and federal constitutional, statutory, administrative, and judicial law. It is important to understand the nature of the system before reading other sections. Successive chapters address attendance and the instructional program, the education of children with special needs, employment and personnel, expression and associational rights, the role of religion in public schools, student discipline, open meetings and records, privacy, search and seizure, and legal liability under both federal and Texas law. In addition to state law, the book addresses the role of the federal government in school operation through such major federal legislation as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Statute and case references are kept as simple as possible, and a complete index of case citations is included for those readers who wish to consult the cases themselves. The appendices describe how case law is reported and where to find it, along with a glossary of legal terms and a listing of other sources on Texas school law.

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0292760841

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The Kids Got It Right

How the Texas All-Stars Kicked Down Racial Walls

By: Jim Dent

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The Kids Got It Right

How the Texas All-Stars Kicked Down Racial Walls

By: Jim Dent

New York Times bestselling author Jim Dent pens the compelling story of how a black and white player came together to break the color barrier in Texas football in 1965. Jerry LeVias and Bill Bradley bonded as friends at the Big 33 high school all-star game, producing a dramatic finish that fans still talk about. Jim Dent takes the reader to the heart of Texas football with the incredible story of how two young men broke the chain of racism that had existed for more than half a century. In 1965, black and white players barely mixed in Texas. That summer, Jerry LeVias and Bill Bradley came together at the Big 33 game in Hershey, Pennsylvania. When no one else would room with LeVias, Bradley stepped forward. The two became the closest of friends and the best of teammates. LeVias called Bradley "my blue-eyed soul brother.'' Big-hearted, gregarious, and free-spirited, Bradley looked out for LeVias – one of three black players on the team. The Texas team came to Hershey with a mandate to win. A year earlier, Texas had lost to the Pennsylvania all-stars 12-6 in the most significant defeat in the state's proud history. This was considered blasphemy in a place where football outranked religion. Texas coach Bobby Layne was mad-as-hell that he was forced to play with second stringers in '64. So he and assistant coach Doak Walker traveled to Austin and asked Texas governor John Connally to end the scheduling conflict with the in-state all-star game so he could suit up the best players. Layne also sought permission to recruit black players. After all, Texas was flush with black stars, some of whom would mature into the most notable players in the history of the National Football League. Layne's scheme never would have worked without Bradley and LeVias. Together—and with Layne's indomitable will to win—the two led their team proudly to face down the competition at Hershey Stadium. The Kids Got It Right is a moving story, reminiscent of Remember The Titans. Jim Dent once again brings readers to cheers and tears with a truly American tale of leadership, brotherhood, and good-ol' Texas-style football.

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1250017890

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Legends, Icons & Rebels

Music That Changed the World

By: Robbie Robertson,Jim Guerinot,Sebastian Robertson,Jared Levine

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Legends, Icons & Rebels

Music That Changed the World

By: Robbie Robertson,Jim Guerinot,Sebastian Robertson,Jared Levine

Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.

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Tundra Books

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1101918683

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Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks

43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri

By: Jim Warnock

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Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks

43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri

By: Jim Warnock

From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town,hikers will be amazed at the beauty and diversity of landscapes in the Ozarks. Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks is the primary tool for planning treks in the Ozark Mountain regions of Arkansas and Missouri. Hikers will discover new trails not found in any other hiking guides, as well as favorites from Hobbs State Park and Mount Magazine. They will also find updated information and new approaches to famous hikes that should be at the top of everyone's "must do" list in the Ozarks region. Written by author and photographer Jim Warnock, a native of the Ozarks, this guide will be valuable to experienced and novice hikers alike. It includes helpful hiking advice, detailed trail descriptions, GPS coordinates, driving directions, and topographical maps. You'll gain the knowledge necessary for a safe and fun outdoor adventure in a variety of conditions.

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Menasha Ridge Press

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1634040112

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The Mammoth Book of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

By: Jim Driver

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The Mammoth Book of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

By: Jim Driver

Over 60 gripping accounts tracking the dark side of rock 'n' roll from the early days of the drugs-and-drink culture, and the birth of rock 'n' roll, through The Beatles, Stones, Sex Pistols, Madonna, Kurt Cobain and Oasis, to Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty and other stars of the current rock-music scene. From trashed hotel rooms to cars in swimming pools, all rock 'n' roll's excesses are here, including murder and sexual deviancy, surprising brushes with the law that the stars thought they'd kept quiet, early and tragic deaths, drug overdoses, robbery, mis-marriages and groupies by the truckload

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Robinson

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1849014612

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Larry Bond's First Team: Fires of War

By: Larry Bond,Jim DeFelice

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Larry Bond's First Team: Fires of War

By: Larry Bond,Jim DeFelice

After years of exhaustive negotiations, North Korea's Kim Jong Il abruptly agrees to surrender all of his nuclear weapons. This sudden change in policy has the U.S. suspicious, and the Team is dispatched to uncover the truth.

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0765346400

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Helping Schoolchildren Cope with Anger

A Cognitive-behavioral Intervention

By: Jim Larson,John Edward Lochman

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Helping Schoolchildren Cope with Anger

A Cognitive-behavioral Intervention

By: Jim Larson,John Edward Lochman

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Guilford Press

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1606239732

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Democratic Empire

The United States Since 1945

By: Jim Cullen

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Democratic Empire

The United States Since 1945

By: Jim Cullen

DEMOCRATIC EMPIRE DEMOCRATIC EMPIRE The United States Since 1945 Democracy and empire often seem like competing, even opposing, concepts. And yet, since the end of World War II, the United States has integrated elements of both in the process of becoming a dominant global power. Democratic Empire: The United States Since 1945 explores the way democracy and empire have converged and been challenged both at home and abroad, surveying the nation’s recent cultural, political and economic history. This account pays particular attention to mass media, the fine arts, and intellectual currents in the era of the American Dream. Concise and engagingly written, Democratic Empire presents a unique analysis of US history since 1945 and the egalitarian and imperial forces that have shaped contemporary America.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119027462

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Career Development for Teachers

By: Jim Donnelly

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Career Development for Teachers

By: Jim Donnelly

Designed to help student and practising teachers further their careers and apply for new jobs, this text describes where to look for a job, how to approach the interview, how to write a letter of application and prepare a CV, and how to map out career priorities.

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Routledge

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1135726558

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Life from the Press Box

Life from the Press Box: Forty Years with the Mustache Gang, O.J., John Madden, the Big Unit, Sweet Lou, Junior Griffey and Ichiro...

By: Jim Street

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Life from the Press Box

Life from the Press Box: Forty Years with the Mustache Gang, O.J., John Madden, the Big Unit, Sweet Lou, Junior Griffey and Ichiro...

By: Jim Street

Jim Street learned early in his career that fairness and accuracy were two of the most important words of his profession. From the beginning to the end of his forty-year career as a sportswriter covering major league baseball and professional football on the West Coast, Street strived to listen to both sides of each story and print the truth. Street chronicles his intriguing sportswriting career beginning in high school when he discovered his passion for writing while covering beats for the local newspaper, the Butte Valley Star. As he moves through his career, Street details his experiences working alongside iconic athletes and coaches that included O.J. Simpson, Randy Johnson, Joe Montana, Bill Walsh, John Madden, and Ichiro Suzuki while sharing fascinating insight into what it was like to cover the Oakland Athletics famed Mustache Gang in 1972 featuring future Hall of Fame legends Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, and Rollie Fingers, several World Series and All-Star games, the first World Baseball Classic, two Super Bowls, four Rose Bowls, the Kentucky Derby, and the mens and womens US Open golf tournaments. Life from the Press Box shares memories from the forty-year career of a former MLB.com beat reporter and long-time baseball writer who played a significant role during a bygone era.

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1491745363

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High Performing Investment Teams

How to Achieve Best Practices of Top Firms

By: Jim Ware,Jim Dethmer,Jamie Ziegler,Fran Skinner

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High Performing Investment Teams

How to Achieve Best Practices of Top Firms

By: Jim Ware,Jim Dethmer,Jamie Ziegler,Fran Skinner

High Performing Investment Teams "Although most leaders agree teamwork is important, few businesses effectively build collaborative, synchronized teams. High Performing Investment Teams is an excellent guidepost for any manager striving to create a winning team and develop bench strength for the future." —John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ariel Capital Management, LLC "Turning individual talent into team performance is the ultimate challenge for an investment organization, but also the key to building a sustainable investment franchise. Focus Consulting has captured the essence of how to leverage your intellectual capital for maximum and enduring success." —Michelle R. Seitz, CFA, Principal, Head of Investment Management, Executive Committee Member, William Blair & Company, LLC "Focus Consulting's work on behaviors of top teams is clear, effective, and practical. We recommend it highly for investment firms that are serious about world-class collaboration." —Terry Toth, President, Northern Trust Global Investments "Focus Consulting really understands that attracting and motivating talented people makes all the difference for asset managers. Their work is based on years of experience helping investment firms build strong cultures with productive behaviors." —Scott Powers, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Asset Management "Focus Consulting understands the people aspect of the investment business. They know the investment business and how to make collaboration work." —Harin de Silva, PhD, CFA, President, Analytic Investors

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118429222

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The Art of Democracy

A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States

By: Jim Cullen

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The Art of Democracy

A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States

By: Jim Cullen

Cullen's strength comes from his understanding of how the different strands of American society intertwine in imaginative, unpredictable ways ... The shape and vitality of pop culture's next era will depend, at least in part, on commentators like Cullen." —Washington Post Book World "A thoroughly engaging look at American culture ... Cullen's articulate prose is spiced with wicked wit and he loves a good story ... Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of complex cultural forces." —Publishers Weekly "Reflecting both the strengths and weaknesses of an unusually dynamic area of historical scholarship, The Art of Democracy is one of the best surveys of the history of American popular culture." —Journal of American History "An exceptionally well-written and engrossing introduction to the nonelitist art forms of American popular culture ... Highly recommended." —Library Journal, starred review "Should be kept on hand to restore our faith in the things that matter to us." —American Studies Popular culture has been a powerful force in the United States, resonating within the society as a whole and at the same time connecting disparate and even hostile constituencies. The novels of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the theater and minstrel shows of the mid-19th century, movies and the introduction of television and computers in the 20th century are the building blocks that Jim Cullen uses to show how unique and vibrant cultural forms overcame initial resistance and enabled historically marginalized groups to gain access to the fruits of society and recognition from the mainstream. This updated edition contains a new preface and final chapter which traces the history of contemporary computing from its World War II origins as a military tool to its widespread use in the late 20th century as a tool for the masses. Cullen shows how the computer is reshaping popular culture, and how that culture retains its capacity to surprise and disturb. The highly acclaimed first edition of The Art of Democracy won the 1996 Ray and Pat Brown Award for "Best Book," presented by the Popular Culture Association.

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NYU Press

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1583673784

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Turn on Your Mind

Four Decades of Great Psychedelic Rock

By: Jim DeRogatis

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Turn on Your Mind

Four Decades of Great Psychedelic Rock

By: Jim DeRogatis

(Book). Turn On Your Mind: Four Decades of Great Psychedelic Rock is a history and critical examination of rock's most inventive genre. Whether or not psychedelic drugs played a role (and as many musicians say they've used them as not), psychedelic rock has consistently charted brave new worlds that exist only in the space between the headphones. The history books tell us the music's high point was the Haight-Ashbury scene of 1967, but the genre didn't start in San Francisco, and its evolution didn't end with the Summer of Love. A line can be drawn from the hypnotic drones of the Velvet Underground to the disorienting swirl of My Bloody Valentine; from the artful experiments of the Beatles' Revolver to the flowing, otherworldly samples of rappers P.M. Dawn; from the dementia of the 13th Floor Elevators to the grungy lunacy of the Flaming Lips; and from the sounds and sights at Ken Kesey's '60s Acid Tests to those at present-day raves. Turn On Your Mind is an attempt to connect the dots from the very first groups who turned on, tuned in, and dropped out, to such new-millennial practitioners as Wilco, the Elephant 6 bands, Moby, the Super Furry Animals, and the so-called "stoner-rock" and "ork-pop" scenes.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0634055488

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The Real Benedict Arnold

By: Jim Murphy

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The Real Benedict Arnold

By: Jim Murphy

Every account of the American Revolution mentions Benedict Arnold and brands him--correctly--as a traitor. There's no question that Arnold, an American army officer, switched his loyalty to the British side. Over the years, however, historians, partisans, and gossips have added to Arnold's unsavory reputation by distorting, embroidering, or simply ignoring factual details. In this informed and thoughtful account, Jim Murphy goes in search of the real man behind the "traitor" label, rumors, and folktales that became part of the Benedict Arnold legend. Drawing on Arnold's few surviving writings and on the letters, memoirs, and political documents of his contemporaries, Murphy builds a fascinating portrait of a brilliant man, consistently undervalued by his peers, who made a choice that continues to reverberate through American history. Dramatic accounts of crucial battles and political maneuvers round out this lively biography of a patriot who could have been a hero.

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0395776090

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Alive with death

August 1914 - April 1915

By: Jim Grundy

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Alive with death

August 1914 - April 1915

By: Jim Grundy

In December 1914, with their soldiers ‘chewing barbed wire in Flanders’, British politicians looked for alternatives to stalemate on the Western Front. Their gaze settled upon the Dardanelles. The Turks, recently defeated by lesser powers, couldn’t resist the combined might of the British and French empires. They would run at the sight of the Allied fleet. Or so some chose to believe. This book offers an unparalleled collection of first-hand accounts by those who made history and those who lived it, from prime ministers to private soldiers, from the offices of Whitehall to the dusty dugouts of the peninsula. All accounts were written at the time, without the benefit or bias of hindsight. How did a naval demonstration to aid the Russians lead to the first amphibious landings on a defended shore in modern times? Was it a flash of strategic genius, a worthwhile gamble or did ‘criminal idiots attempt the impossible’? Gain a new perspective on the Gallipoli Campaign as you watch the story unfold with each passing day.

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Little Gully Publishing

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1763626806

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The Great Drummers R&B Funk & Soul

By: Jim Payne

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The Great Drummers R&B Funk & Soul

By: Jim Payne

This 248 page book is an exciting documentation of the innovative period of the '60s and '70s when the rhythm of popular music was changed forever. Featured here are biographies, interviews, discographies and rare archival photos of more than 20 great drummers of R&B, funk and soul, including the drummers of James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Otis Redding and Sly and the Family Stone. the true originators of the modern hip-hop beats tell their stories, and the history of the funk comes to life. Appropriate for music fans of all kinds, and all drummers: beginners thru advanced.

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Mel Bay Publications

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1609745825

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Temples of Sound

Inside the Great Recording Studios

By: Jim Cogan,William Clark

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Temples of Sound

Inside the Great Recording Studios

By: Jim Cogan,William Clark

Recounts the stories of the music world's most notable recording studios and of history-making records that were made at each, from the John Coltrane sessions in Rudy Van Gelder's living room to Frank Sinatra's recordings at Capital Records.

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0811833941

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Colleen Stan: The Simple Gifts of Life

Dubbed by the Media "The Girl in the Box" and "The Sex Slave"

By: Jim B. Green

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Colleen Stan: The Simple Gifts of Life

Dubbed by the Media "The Girl in the Box" and "The Sex Slave"

By: Jim B. Green

Throughout my captivity, I was never told what was going to happen next or why. This lack of knowledge was used by Master to maintain a continuous element of fear and control over me. Anytime I was taken out of the box, I never knew what to expect. Fear of the unknown was always with me as I was kept in the dark both physically and mentally. This lack of knowledge may have been a good thing in one sense. If I had known the length of my entombment after returning from Riverside, I'm not sure I would have survived. Of course, I'm not sure even Master knew how long he was going to keep me in the box. A few days passed then a few more. Then weeks passed followed by months. Months slowly turned into years. I would spend the next three years of my life (1981-1984) in the box sleeping, dreaming, and praying. I have to assume my lengthy confinement in the box came about because Master was concerned he had given me too much freedom. Maybe he felt he was losing control of his slave. Too many neighbors had seen me, and questions about my status in the Hooker household were surely to arise. A fast thinking family member in Riverside may have copied down his vehicle tag number. What if the police knocked on his door one day looking for Colleen Stan? What if they searched the mobile home? Would anyone think to look under a waterbed for the girl in the box? Master wanted to keep me out of sight until the heat had passed. The other reason for putting me into storage was Ma'am. I'm sure she wanted me out of her life, out of her children's lives, and out of her husband's life. Master was not ready to let his slave go. Cloistering was the only answer. My daily routine soon became predictive as I was allowed out late in the evening after the girls had gone to bed. I emptied my bedpan, drank a large glass of water, and ate cold leftovers in the front bathroom. Sometimes the leftovers were true leftovers that had been out all day and the family didn't want.

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Remade in America

How Asia Will Change Because America Boomed

By: Jim Rohwer

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Remade in America

How Asia Will Change Because America Boomed

By: Jim Rohwer

In a stunning rebuke to a large group of naysayers, Jim Rohwer convincingly argues that the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 was not a turn for the worse; rather it was short-lived and helped rid Asian markets of many of the problems that were holding it back. Now, while most analysts go wild over the American economy, Rohwer provides the key insights into why America is due for a slowdown while Asia is poised for tremendous growth and opportunity. Jim Rohwer has long experience in Asia as both a journalist and a business executive. The highly informed account in Remade in America comes from his own on-the-ground observation and analysis, as well as knowing all the major players in business, government, and the media in both America and Asia. Telling, in-depth interviews with people ranging from Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister of Singapore, and Jack Welch, the CEO of General Electric, result in deep insights into Asia's great potential. The future of Asia is as much about the United States as it is about Asia, for the forces that revolutionized the American economy in the last twenty years provide the clues for what is to come in Asia. The key to Asian growth is understanding how Asian companies have learned from the strengths of both American and Asian business models. Remade in America clearly charts how Asian industries have started managing themselves based on American standards of corporate, technological, and economic performance that began to be adopted in the late 1990s, while incorporating their own strengths of cooperative corporate and social organization. Asia is ideally suited to take advantage of the Internet revolution, and we are only now starting to see its enormous potential in this area. Rohwer's insightful analysis of Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia shows how, as these countries start to combine the ruthlessly efficient market democracy and accountability that America pioneered with the Asian domination of dispersed manufacturing and assembly of components, there will be major opportunities both for American corporations and for investors. In addition, technology will not only enable Asian economies to improve on their traditional strengths, it will also help Asia greatly improve its traditional poor performance in services and distribution. Remade in America is a provocative and useful book, not only for those with direct business interests in Asia but also for readers who want an informed look at this dynamic and important part of the world. There will be a new Asia, Inc., one in which such matters as finance and technology will be handled in an American way while people will be managed along Asian lines in their interactions -- a powerful combination that we ignore at our peril.

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0609504126

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Soul Shapers

A Better Plan for Parents and Educators

By: Jim Roy

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Soul Shapers

A Better Plan for Parents and Educators

By: Jim Roy

Shaping young minds--coaxing fledglings to fly--is the most complex job in the world. In this volume Jim Roy offers a new model for teachers and parents seeking to break out of the rote memory assembly-line approach to education. This book offers a method of homing in on excellence in the same way that a blindfolded dolphin seeks a ring tossed into the water. using echo location, the dolphin beats an indirect path to the ring, yet every turn, every correction, brings it closer to the goal. What Monty Roberts (the horse whisperer) does--gently but firmly--with horses, you can do with children.

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Review and Herald Pub Assoc

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0828018316

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Macon Sketchbook

By: Conie Mac Darnell,Jim Barfield

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Macon Sketchbook

By: Conie Mac Darnell,Jim Barfield

Envision a place in the very heart of Georgia, where genteel living and genuine southern hospitality complement the progressive growth and dynamic community ties that have been the essence of Macon for more than 170 years. The Macon Sketchbook features more than 165 original watercolors created by talented, homegown artists.

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Indigo Custom Publishing

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0972595120

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How the Fender Bass Changed the World

By Jim Roberts

By: Jim Roberts,James H. Roberts

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How the Fender Bass Changed the World

By Jim Roberts

By: Jim Roberts,James H. Roberts

Introduced in 1951, the Fender Precision Bass completely transformed the sound of popular music by the early ’60s. This is the first book to show you how and why. This richly illustrated history reveals the true colors of the Fender electric bass - as a powerful agent of change in popular music and popular culture. It tells the story of technological and artistic evolution, of basses and players--and of their profound influence on the world around them. Celebrating the instrument’s 50th anniversary, this book salutes the revolutionary impact of the bass in the hands of James Jamerson, Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, Carol Kaye, John Entwistle, Jaco Pastorius, Sting, and other bass visionaries and virtuosos past and present.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0879306300

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Features and Fillers

Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore

By: Jim Harris,Carolyn Fiedler Satterwhite

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Features and Fillers

Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore

By: Jim Harris,Carolyn Fiedler Satterwhite

A collection of newspaper columns on Texas traditional life in the last half of the 20th century. Columns are from small and large newspapers in Texas, and were written in the 1990s. Subjects reflect writers' own interests, and also the interests of people in their communities, describing the traditions, customs, and practices of people in communities as diverse as the state is wide. Includes bandw photos of people and places of Texas. The editor teaches at New Mexico Junior College and has been a newspaper columnist for five years. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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University of North Texas Press

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1574410741

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From the Dugouts to the Trenches

Baseball During the Great War

By: Jim Leeke

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From the Dugouts to the Trenches

Baseball During the Great War

By: Jim Leeke

2018 SABR Baseball Research Award Winner Baseball, like the rest of the country, changed dramatically when the United States entered World War I, and Jim Leeke brings these changes to life in From the Dugouts to the Trenches. He deftly describes how the war obliterated big league clubs and largely dismantled the Minor Leagues, as many prominent players joined the military and went overseas. By the war’s end more than 1,250 ballplayers, team owners, and sportswriters would serve, demonstrating that while the war was “over there,” it had a considerable impact on the national pastime. Leeke tells the stories of those who served, as well as organized baseball’s response, including its generosity and patriotism. He weaves into his narrative the story of African American players who were barred from the Major Leagues but who nevertheless swapped their jerseys for fatigues, as well as the stories of those who were killed in action—and by diseases or accidents—and what their deaths meant to teammates, fans, and the sport in general. From the Dugouts to the Trenches illuminates this influential and fascinating period in baseball history, as nineteen months of upheaval and turmoil changed the sport—and the world—forever.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496201639

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9781496201638

I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone

By: Jim Dickinson

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I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone

By: Jim Dickinson

I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone chronicles Jim Dickinson's extraordinary life in the Memphis music scene of the fifties and sixties and how he went on to play with and produce a rich array of artists, including Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Duane Allman, Arlo Guthrie, and Albert King. With verve and wit, Dickinson (1941–2009) describes his trip to Blind Lemon's grave on the Texas flatlands as a college student and how that encounter inspired his return to Memphis. Back home, he looked up Gus Cannon and Furry Lewis, began staging plays, cofounded what would become the annual Memphis Blues Festival, and started recording. The blues, Elvis, and early rock 'n' roll compelled Dickinson to reject racial barriers and spurred his contributions to the Memphis music and experimental art scene. He explains how the family yardman, WDIA, Dewey Phillips, Furry Lewis, Will Shade, and Howlin' Wolf shaped him and recounts how he went on to learn his craft at Sun, Ardent, American, Muscle Shoals, and Criteria studios from master producers Sam Phillips, John Fry, Chips Moman, and Jerry Wexler. Dickinson is a member of the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame and an inaugural inductee of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Engineering and Production from the Americana Music Association, a Brass Note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in Memphis, and a Heritage Marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail. This memoir recounts a love affair with Memphis, the blues, and rock 'n' roll through Dickinson's captivating blend of intelligence, humor, and candor.

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1496811186

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Bridges That Stand

By: James D. Folger,Jim Folger

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Bridges That Stand

By: James D. Folger,Jim Folger

Marshall Sunder, bombardier of a WWII B-26 bomber, destroys the bridge at Bad Scheidel, in Nazi Germany. Assigned to the Army of Occupation at wars end, Marshall, and Kristine, a widowed German maid, fall in love The bridges destruction resulted in the death of Kristine's daughter and mother. Discovering that Marshall was the bombardier, she is shocked and unforgiving. Personal tragedies devastate the young flier: the death of one crew member, and the revengeful castration of another occur. Too, he believes that Kristine has been killed when her home is vandalized. Marshall is transferred home, and discharged. Enroute, he meets a war widow, Eileen, in San Francisco, and they commiserate, and enjoy near-erotic sex. At home, he is disenchanted with the family business. Knowing he has violated the Commandment, Thou Shalt Not Kill, he mourns the death of Kristine's child and mother. Visited by his co-pilot, Gary, he learns that Kristine wasn't killed, and is pregnant. Sure that he is the father, Marshall returns to active duty and goes to Germany, intending to marry Kristine, and discovers that her husband, thought killed, has returned.

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0595189172

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The Energy Bus for Schools

7 Ways to Improve your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students

By: Jon Gordon,Jim Van Allan

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The Energy Bus for Schools

7 Ways to Improve your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students

By: Jon Gordon,Jim Van Allan

Drive Your School Culture to Success with The Energy Bus! Transform your school culture into a thriving and positive environment. In The Energy Bus for Schools: 7 Ways to Improve Your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students, bestselling author Jon Gordon and education leader Dr. Jim Van Allan provide concrete strategies and powerful stories to help build a positive school culture. This book shares a unique approach and proven practices for reimagining schools and districts as collaborative places where students and staff create their culture and develop as leaders together. The authors provide the blueprint and framework to create a positive campus culture including: Thriving during times of change Communication to strengthen relationships Proven strategies to empower staff and students Building a connected team Developing a positive mindset Implementing best practices to energize teachers and students Removing negativity that sabotages morale and culture Rediscovering the joy and excitement of being in education This book is intended for superintendents, district and school leadership, teachers, counselors, and coaches who are looking to leave a positive legacy and impact everyone on campus. Join the movement with other visionary educators who have already transformed their schools into dynamic centers of learning and growth.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1394233043

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Modern Prometheus

By: Jim Kozubek

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Modern Prometheus

By: Jim Kozubek

This updated paperback edition contains all the very latest on the dramatic story of Crispr and the potential impact of this gene-editing technology.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108454623

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Real Gone

By: Jim Christy

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Real Gone

By: Jim Christy

Real Gone turns the myth of the Sixties on its head. The protagonist may be a peripatetic young man on an intense search but he knows, intuitively, that the gaff is in. There are sex and drugs, of course, and politics, even a little rock and roll. That may sound familiar but in this story it isn't. There is also Rhythm and Blues, and jail and murder; some famous people have walk-on parts but they are no match for a wild assortment of obscure rounders, radicals and roustabouts. Set in 1967-1968, the novella records a rare in history, the very moment that an empire reached its peak and started its decline. A brief few months and then Real Gone.

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Quattro Books

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1926802012

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9781926802015

A Short History of the Modern Media

By: Jim Cullen

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A Short History of the Modern Media

By: Jim Cullen

A Short History of the Modern Media presents a concise history of the major media of the last 150 years, including print, stage, film, radio, television, sound recording, and the Internet. Offers a compact, teaching-friendly presentation of the history of mass media Features a discussion of works in popular culture that are well-known and easily available Presents a history of modern media that is strongly interdisciplinary in nature

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1444351427

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