In the cutthroat world of television journalism, seasoned reporter Charlotte McNally knows that she'd better pull out all the stops or kiss her job goodbye. But it's her life that might be on the line
In the cutthroat world of television journalism, seasoned reporter Charlotte McNally knows that she'd better pull out all the stops or kiss her job goodbye. But it's her life that might be on the line
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? An A-to-Z guide to living and aging well by #1 bestselling author, actress, and workout pioneer Jane Fonda ? In this unique, candid, and inspiring book, Jane Fonda explores
Shapiro (communication, U. of Miami) documents prime time programming on 20 different major cable networks that have aired original programs from January 1990 to December 2010: A&E, ABC Family, AM
"Prime Time" provides a road map for women who are ready to prepare for the journey into retirement and a new life of fun, freedom and fulfillment. The book allows you to explore your dreams, take a g
After being released from prison, Prankster becomes the host of a new television show that recruits teenagers to perform practical jokes, but Superman becomes suspicous after he realizes each prank is
Prime time soaps are often revered long after their runs on television have ended, as "DallaS," "Twin PeakS," and "Beverly Hills 90210" readily demonstrate. Due to their profound impact, it's easy to
Everyone loves Mad Libs and everyone loves watching TV-so what could be better than bringing the two together in one hilarious book? Prime-Time Mad Libs tackles every sort of TV show-from soap operas
Depictions of rape on television have evolved dramatically, from hard-boiled stories about male detectives to more insightful shows focusing on rape victims. Rape on Prime Time is the first book to ex
More than anything else, cable TV reporter Andrea Malone wanted a network job. And it could be hers if she gained a coveted interview with the aging General Ratiff -- especially if she uncovered the
When Nikita Khrushchev visited Hollywood in 1959 only to be scandalized by a group of scantily clad actresses, his message was blunt: Soviet culture would soon consign the mass culture of the West, ep
A detested television journalist specializing in muckraking has been murdered. Inspector Petra Delicado and her sentimental sidekick Garzón are thrown into the ruthless world of show business, high-
When the Monticello Cardinals' best season in years is accredited to the incredible pitching of Koby Caplin, the local television station decides to do a documentary on him, but Koby's friends and fam
Prime-Time Families provides a wide-ranging new look at television entertainment in the past four decades. Working within the interdisciplinary framework of cultural studies, Ella Taylor analyzes tele
This is the first major study of the roles of women in prime time soap operas. In a comparative analysis of British and North American television soaps, Christine Geraghty examines the relationship be
Contrasting strong women and multiculturalism with portrayals of a heroic white male leading the nation into battle, The Prime-Time Presidency explores the NBC drama The West Wing, paying particular a
In this inspiring and candid book, Jane Fonda, #1 bestselling author, actress, and workout pioneer, gives us a blueprint for living well and for making the most of life, especially the second half of
In this inspiring and candid book, Jane Fonda, #1 bestselling author, actress, and workout pioneer, gives us a blueprint for living well and for making the most of life, especially the second half of
Poetry. Asian American Studies. Gay and Lesbian Studies. "Headlong, harrowing, holy and at times even hilarious, Zack Linmark's poems give us the vibrant technicolor life of crossed time zones an
With a New IntroductionUnsurpassed since its first publication, Inside Prime Time is the only book to take us behind the scenes to reveal how prime-time shows get on the air, stay on the air, and are
This book focuses on ‘urban family soaps’ on television and analyses them as an important resource for anthropological insights into contemporary social issues and practices. It studies the ‘popular’
"This comprehensive chronicle provides a month-by-month listing of network primetime (7-11 p.m.) programming for all national broadcasting networks from April 1985 through 2007. The listing includes a
In September 1960 a television show emerged from the mists of prehistoric time to take its place as the mother of all animated sitcoms. The Flintstones spawned dozens of imitations, just as, two decad
In September 1960 a television show emerged from the mists of prehistoric time to take its place as the mother of all animated sitcoms. The Flintstones spawned dozens of imitations, just as, two decad
A guide to tennis for middle-aged players discusses the basic techniques, training exercises, strategies for doubles matches, and methods for avoiding injuries
Since late evening cartoons first aired in 1960, prime-time animated series have had a profound effect on American television and American culture at large. The characters and motifs from such shows
In the current era of rampant incarceration and an ever-expanding prison-industrial complex, this crucial book breaks down the distorted and sensationalistic version of imprisonment found on U.S. tel
Yousman (communication, U. of Massachusetts-Amherst) examines television representation of prisons within a critical framework drawing from sociology, communication, and philosophy theory. His analysi
