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The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing

By: Scott Reinardy,Wayne Wanta

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The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing

By: Scott Reinardy,Wayne Wanta

In The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing, authors Scott Reinardy and Wayne Wanta employ their own professional experience as sports writers and editors to give students a useful and practical view of the sports writing profession. The text is divided into readily digestible sections, covering essential topics such as types of stories; background and preparation; interviewing; the beginning stages of writing; and conclusion writing. Through real-life examples, readers learn the in-and-outs of writing columns, advances and follows, sidebars, profiles, and features, as well as the stylistic and ethical considerations that go into writing sports content. New to the second edition are: "Professional Perspectives" where working sports journalists give their insiders’ look at the work they do. A chapter on the intricacies of international event reporting A chapter providing an honest view of what life as a sport journalist entails. A companion website also accompanies the text. It includes supplemental materials for students and pedagogical support for instructors, including slide presentations, quizzes, and sample assignments. Intended for journalism students planning a career in sports reporting, this text offers key insights on the practical and personal aspects of the work.

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Routledge

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1317669304

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Nebula

A Politcal Murder Traces back to NWO's Absolute Power

By: Walter Baeyens,Wayne Madsen

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Nebula

A Politcal Murder Traces back to NWO's Absolute Power

By: Walter Baeyens,Wayne Madsen

Providing deep insights into the unseen but real forces that shape the course of history, this investigation exposes a cabal which controls most of the money transfers worldwide as well as the highest political authorities. The spider in the web, according to the investigators, was Felix Przedborski, a selfmade millionnaire of Polish-Jewish descent who held both Belgian and Costa Rican nationalities. By 1990, 'Don Felix' was Grand Master of the Lodge B'Nai B'Rith, called US presidents by their first names, and had excellent contacts with the Holy See, Mossad, CIA, and various heads of state. In order to understand this cabal one must to abandon the conventional logic of economics and politics.

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TrineDay

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1634241061

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9781634241069

Conversations About Illness

Family Preoccupations With Bulimia

By: Wayne A. Beach

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Conversations About Illness

Family Preoccupations With Bulimia

By: Wayne A. Beach

The grandmother granddaughter conversation examined in this book makes explicit what the detailed study of interaction reveals about two social problems--"bulimia" and "grandparent caregiving." For the first time, systematic attention is given to interactional activities through which family members display ordinary yet contradictory concerns about health and illness: * a grandmother's (who is also a registered nurse) attempts to initiate, confront, and remedy her granddaughter's lack of responsibility in admitting bulimic "problems" and committing to professional medical assistance; * a granddaughter's methods for avoiding ownership of the alleged bulimic problems by discounting the legitimacy of her grandmother's expressed concerns. Through analysis of a single audio-recorded and transcribed conversation, Wayne Beach reveals the altogether pervasive and often troubled talk surrounding family medical predicaments. From a careful review of extant theories that seek to explain eating disorders and grandparent caregiving, it becomes clear that an overreliance on self-report data has promoted underspecified understandings of "social contexts" -- conceptualizations void of real time practices and interactional consequences mirroring how families manage their daily affairs and understandings regarding health and illness. In contrast, this volume draws attention to family members' embodied interactional activities. Here it is seen, for example, how methods for expressing concern and caring by individuals may nevertheless eventuate in interactional troubles and problems between family members. The analysis reveals that, while displays of basic concerns for others' health and well being are routine occurrences between family members in home environments -- and of course, across friendship and various support networks -- even the delicate and well-intended management of such occasions guarantees neither agreement on the nature of the alleged "problems" nor, consequently, a commitment to seek professional help as a means of remedying a medical condition. In such cases, the very existence of an illness is itself a matter of some contention to be interactionally worked out. And it is perhaps both predictable and symptomatic that those explicitly denying (or as with the granddaughter, indirectly failing to admit) that problematic health behaviors exist, also somehow let it be made known that far too much attention is being given to possibilities and consequences of illness in the first instance. Implications of this investigation extend well beyond "bulimia" and "grandparent caregiving" to a vast array of casual and institutional involvements between family members, friends, and bureaucratic representatives such as those involved in long-term caregiving, dealing with cancer and Alzheimer's disease, or conducting psychiatric interviews and HIV/AIDS counseling sessions. Findings regarding the interactionally organized nature of talk about bulimia, as well as the problematic nature of caregiving, will be of value to researchers focusing on language and social interaction, health practitioners, and families alike. This volume includes the full transcript of the conversation in the case study. A copy of the audio-recording is available for classroom adoption and/or personal purchase by contacting: Wayne A. Beach, School of Communication, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4516.

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Routledge

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1136486666

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The Lone Wolf Murders

A Motorcycle Adventure

By: Wayne Littrell

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The Lone Wolf Murders

A Motorcycle Adventure

By: Wayne Littrell

A lone wolf biker is faced with an impossible dilemma when he witnesses the murder of a local, prominent political figure by a pair of assassins he knows are bikers. These cold, ruthless, serial killers are bikers that even "one-percenters" shun. John Trotter, aka Wolf, is an experienced, daily rider torn between his love of family, friends, and the freedom of the road. The biker code he lives by is challenged by his conscience to do the right thing. He calls on his biker brothers for assistance as other bikers start to die in mysterious accidents. The intensity is turned up when Wolf is forced on a long ride to hell and back. The characters, scenes, routes, and rallies are based on actual bikers, places, and events that took place when the author rode the story, minus the murders. The story was guided by coincidence, karma, and totems to the scenes described. Biker humor, chases, crashes, and tips are woven into the story. The characters are believable, everyday bikers from all walks of life, unlike the image frequently portrayed to the public. The journey Wolf and his biker brothers take is enriched by rides to rallies and locations across the southeastern U.S. taking routes frequented by bikers. The book can be used as a guide for rides to fully experience the story while exploring the area. Bikers and non-bikers alike will gain understanding of the call of freedom and its relationship to the motorcycle culture.

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Abbott Press

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1458208281

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9781458208286

Ace in a Day

The Memoir of an Eighth Air Force Fighter Pilot in World War II

By: Wayne K. Blickenstaff

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Ace in a Day

The Memoir of an Eighth Air Force Fighter Pilot in World War II

By: Wayne K. Blickenstaff

Wayne K. Blickenstaff, known as “Blick,” was a stalwart of the 350th Fighter Squadron of the 353rd Fighter Group based at Goxhill, Metfield and Raydon, England as part of the Eighth Air Force prosecuting the strategic air campaign against Germany. As an original cadre member, he rose steadily through the ranks from a Second Lieutenant Element Leader to Flight Leader, Squadron Operations Officer, Squadron Leader and finally to a Lieutenant Colonel and Group Operations Officer. Flying the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang, he completed two tours of operations between 1943 and 1945 encompassing 133 missions and claims of 10 enemy aircraft destroyed in the air. His double “ace” status included a Me262 jet fighter and the destruction of five aircraft in one mission—giving him rare “ace in a day” status. Ace in a Day is Blick’s honest and gritty personal memoir of his air war in Europe. His vivid writing places you in the cockpit as he and his comrades battle the enemy in the skies or attack ground targets across Europe. His account conveys a true sense of just how dangerous flying World War II fighters, in all weather conditions, really was. It was not just the enemy that could kill you. A moment’s inattention, overconfidence or simple mistake could be deadly. As a keen observer of character, Blick’s pen portraits of those around him, including many of those who sadly did not survive the war, offer a poignant and deeply moving tribute to those with whom he served. Anyone wanting an understanding of the dynamics of a working fighter squadron at war and the dilemmas faced by those in command should read this book. Supported by an impressive array of original documentation, photographs, and detailed appendices, including Blick’s never-before published wartime journal, Ace in a Day provides a unique and valuable insight into the harsh realities of the air war in Europe from one of the “Mighty Eighth’s” top fighter pilots.

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Casemate

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1636242103

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Lone Wolf's Run

By: Wayne Littrell

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Lone Wolf's Run

By: Wayne Littrell

When a vicious serial-killer comes looking for John 'Wolf' Trotter and his biker brothers, she has more than torture and death in mind. This time, she's backed up by a well-trained paramilitary band of disciples fueled by their own hatred. Wolf, a writer named for his passion for riding the back roads as a lone-wolf biker, has a troubled past. It started when he and his friends brought a killer for hire's career to a sudden end. Blondie, the dead assassin's unique and illusive partner, has devised a plan that will destroy the fragile trust among motorcycle clubs, the police, and the public that has taken decades to build. When Wolf and his buddies try to lure this devious chameleon out, bodies begin to pile up in apparently unrelated incidents. While the authorities spin their wheels, Wolf and his brothers devise their own risky plan. Will it derail the growing national threat before it sparks a bloody conflict that could be impossible to stop and almost certain to get them killed? Delivering more than just suspense and excitement, Lone Wolf's Run is an innovative hybrid thriller that skillfully incorporates safety advice and actual unique destinations into the plot-map included. "Lone Wolf's Run put me on my motorcycle ... Strange is the experience that teaches one to value riding safety while witnessing unexpected mayhem in the riding community." -Larry Lindsey, legislative director, Alabama ABATE, MSF rider/coach

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Abbott Press

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1458217590

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Days of Darkness

By: Wayne Vansant

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Days of Darkness

By: Wayne Vansant

The epic and incredible telling of the early days of the United States during the Second World War. Days of Darkness covers the darkest days of World War II for the US, when the country went from the tragedy of Pearl Harbor to the triumph at Midway. Covering in detail is the attack of the US Naval base and the devastation of the fleet in Hawaii, then the action moves to the evacuation and fall of the Philippines to the horror of the Death March of Bataan, and finally to the dramatic Battle of Midway which stopped the Japanese juggernaut in the Pacific. Creator Wayne Vansant, best known for his exacting detail on the long running popular MARVEL series, The 'Nam, chronicles the participation of the Cahill family during these events as their lives are irrevocably changed forever as their world is plunged into war. "Heavy on authenticity, compellingly written and beautifully drawn." - Comics Buyers Guide. "Conveys to today's fans what life was like, both at war and at home during this turbulent era." - Comic Shop News. "Informative and historical, all wrapped up in an entertaining package of fact blended with fiction." - Joe Pruett, writer of X-Men and Domino. Collects comic book issues 1-6. A Caliber Comics release.

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Caliber Comics

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1632943492

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9781632943491

Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness

By: Wayne Scott, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness

By: Wayne Scott, Ph.D.

IMPROVING YOUR MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS" had its beginning as a most successful 4 1/2 day American Management Association's Seminar developed and conducted by Wayne Scott and Frank Hardesty. Its content is believed by the authors to be " almost everything you will ever need to know about management". This book replicates what was provided in the AMA seminar...the verbal content, the figures and the participant exercises. "IMPROVING YOUR MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS" goes point-by-point over all the routine day-in-day-out operations you would love to speed up and improve. the authors have devoted years to in-depth study of management development. What they have created (and you will have the joy of discovering) is a complete new approach to your own personal development. No blue-sky or psychological theories. You get practical "how-tos" that help you make the most of your day. Take a look at the contents of this book. There is no base left unturned. Every phase of your job is covered in detail. MOST IMPORTANTLY WILL BE YOUR IMPROVED MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS.

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Author House

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1496902068

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Days of Darkness #3

By: Wayne Vansant

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Days of Darkness #3

By: Wayne Vansant

The incredible telling of the early days of the United States during the Second World War. Days of Darkness covers the darkest days of World War II for the US, when the country went from the tragedy of Pearl Harbor to the triumph at Midway. THIS ISSUE: The war shifts to the fall of the Philippines and the surrender of Bataan with tens of thousands taken prisoner. While back home in the United States the Cahill family await word and do their part for the war effort. "Informative and historical, all wrapped up in an entertaining package of fact blended with fiction." - Joe Pruett, writer of X-Men and Domino. A Caliber Comics release.

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163294345X

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Dragon Drive Volume 1, Book 5

Loose Ends: The King

By: Wayne Dwight Richards

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Dragon Drive Volume 1, Book 5

Loose Ends: The King

By: Wayne Dwight Richards

The people of Diablo Keep prepare for a visit from the Governor of New California and Rich Ransdell.

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iUniverse

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0595524591

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9780595524594

Buckaroo's Code

By: Wayne D. Overholser

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Buckaroo's Code

By: Wayne D. Overholser

Hell on high red wheels! Cotton Drennan had packed a good many smoky years into a short span of time. For him, death lurked in shadowy alleys, and he watched them carefully always. He owed his life to that care—and to a fast and accurate gun. The Broken Ring Ranch was the biggest on the range and getting bigger—with the help of a gun-heavy crew. And nobody but Cotton Drennan seemed to give a damn about the injustice of Broken Ring's big grab. Cotton had been through range wars before, but never with the odds quite so great against him—never with so few on his side. BUCKAROO'S CODE All He Asked Was An Even Draw Three-time Winner of the Spur Award Wayne D. Overholser

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Speaking Volumes

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1628154225

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9781628154221

Like Lazarus I Came Forth

Poems

By: Wayne Powers

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Like Lazarus I Came Forth

Poems

By: Wayne Powers

This collection takes an unflinching look at the horrors of coming out and the stigma attached to gay people living in the deep South, ruled by Baptist Churches and preachers. It is a call to arms for anyone who has the audaciousness to be themselves without any apprehensions or apologies.

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iUniverse

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0595270719

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9780595270712

The Humanities in the Western Tradition

Readings in Literature and Thought

By: Perry,Marvin Perry,J. Wayne Baker,Pamela Pfeiffer Hollinger

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The Humanities in the Western Tradition

Readings in Literature and Thought

By: Perry,Marvin Perry,J. Wayne Baker,Pamela Pfeiffer Hollinger

This saleable two-volume literary reader allows instructors to incorporate longer literary readings into their courses.

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0395848156

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9780395848159

Forty Years on the Wild Frontier

By: Carl W. Breihan,Wayne Montgomery

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Forty Years on the Wild Frontier

By: Carl W. Breihan,Wayne Montgomery

Noted Western historian Carl Breihan has culled from the handwritten diaries of John Montgomery, grandfather of co-author Wayne Montgomery, new facts about such legendary figures as Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and Bat Masterson and other famous and infamous men and women who gained notoriety when the Western Frontier was opened up.

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070893661X

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9780708936610

War Party

By: Wayne D. Overholser

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War Party

By: Wayne D. Overholser

The Indians were determined to get the double-Crosser--whatever the cost--and ben holt had the choice of either giving them what they wanted or signing a death warrant for eight innocent people.

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Macmillan Reference USA

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0783820046

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9780783820040

The Public and the National Agenda

How People Learn About Important Issues

By: Wayne Wanta

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The Public and the National Agenda

How People Learn About Important Issues

By: Wayne Wanta

Focusing on the agenda-setting function of the news media from an information processing standpoint, this volume examines how individuals expose themselves to news media content and how this content translates into issue salience. It utilizes the individual as the unit of measurement. Many agenda-setting studies have used the issue, rather than the individual, as the unit of measurement. By employing an "agenda-setting susceptibility" index, the book details how individuals who actively process information in the news media are most susceptible to agenda-setting effects. Merging agenda-setting with research in information processing and uses and gratifications, it proposes and tests a causal model of media agenda-setting influences by examining demographics, psychological factors, and behavioral variables of individuals.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000949370

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9781000949377

Visual Communication Theory and Research

A Mass Communication Perspective

By: S. Fahmy,M. Bock,W. Wanta

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Visual Communication Theory and Research

A Mass Communication Perspective

By: S. Fahmy,M. Bock,W. Wanta

In today's multimedia environment, visuals are essential and expected parts of storytelling. However, the visual communication research field is fragmented into several sub-areas, making study difficult. Fahmy, Bock, and Wanta note trends and discuss the challenges of conducting analysis of images across print, broadcast, and online media.

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Springer

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1137362154

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