Radio / podcasts Books
The University of Chicago Press Science on the Air Popularizers and
Book SynopsisPresents history of the evolution of popular science in the first decades of the broadcasting era. This title transports readers to the early days of radio, when the new medium allowed innovative and optimistic scientists the opportunity to broadcast serious and dignified presentations over the airwaves.Trade Review"This deeply researched and exceptionally well-written book will make a significant contribution to the history of radio and television, of science popularization, and of twentieth-century popular science more generally." - Paul Boyer, University of Wisconsin - Madison"
£31.86
MO - University of Illinois Press Give Em Soul Richard
Book SynopsisAs either observer or participant, radio deejay and political activist Richard E Stamz witnessed every significant period in the history of blues and jazz in the last century. This book presents the story of his life. It is also a window into milestones of African American history.Trade Review"In his own voice, Stamz describes the rough-and-tumble world of early soul radio, the payola system that supplied everything from drugs to food, and the relationships between disc jockeys and independent record companies."--Booklist"A fascinating narrative about an era that is still underresearched. . . . A welcome addition to what we know about the evolution of black radio."--Journal of Illinois History “This story makes an indelible contribution to the field of African American studies. Readers not only get a story that opens them to the world of Richard Stamz; it opens them to the world that African Americans had made for themselves in the last century.”--Robert Pruter, from the foreword of Give 'Em Soul, Richard!
£91.00
Random House USA Inc Living with the Gods On Beliefs and Peoples
Book SynopsisIn the same format as his best-selling books A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany: Memories of a Nation—the acclaimed art historian now gives us a magnificent new book that explores the relationship between faith and society.Until fairly recently, religion as a major influence on the nature of individual societies around the world seemed to be on the wane. Now, far from being marginalized, the relationship between faith and society has moved to the center of politics and global conversation. Neil MacGregor's new book traces the ways in which different societies have understood and articulated their places in the cosmic scheme. It examines mankind's beliefs not from the perspective of institutional religions but according to how shared narratives have shaped societies—and what happens when different narratives run up against each other. As he did in A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany: Memories of a Nation,
£20.90
HarperCollins Focus Hears the Thing
Book SynopsisWe live in a world of noise where everyone is so quick to speak. When we slow down and give someone our full attention, we offer them a safe place to be fully heard and accepted.Hear’s the Thing is a story about what is possible when someone is brave enough to listen to others… and, ultimately, themselves without judgement.For Cody Alan, one of country music’s most famous on-air radio and TV personalities, listening to other people has always been a crucial part of his role. It was by fostering his ability to hear others that he discovered the person he most needed to listen to was himself. Listening ultimately led him on a journey of self-discovery where he found the courage to come out as gay, the openness to question spiritually, and the strength to explore a new definition of parenting and family.In his debut memoir, Hear’s the Thing, Cody shares some of the many lessons he’s learned alon
£19.00
The University Press of Kentucky A Voice in the Box My Life in Radio
Book SynopsisThe host of The Bob Edwards Show and Bob Edwards Weekend on Sirius XM Radio, Bob Edwards became the first radio personality with a large national audience to take his chances in the new field of satellite radio.
£21.56
Trillium Sparks Flew
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£26.36
Bartleby Press The Ship that Rocked the World
Book SynopsisDid you ever wonder why so much fantastic music started coming out of Britain in the 60s? Pirates did it. That's right, Pirates. The story of how they did it seems unbelievable, but it really happened. This book tells of Radio Caroline, and how a band of pirates changed the world of music forever.Trade Review"...Tom Lodge was a vital figure in Caroline's most vital times. As such, he deserves Knighthood... Sometimes the law is more than an ass. Pirates? They were angels." - Pete Townshend"Radio Caroline gave us our start - my eternal thanks." - Spencer Davis"Radio Caroline was more adventurous than most stations around in its day. It championed bands like the Kinks, who owe much of their early success to Radio Caroline and Tom Lodge." - Ray Davies"Pirate Radio, and in particular Radio Caroline, was a really exciting part of all our lives in those days, and summed up the spirit of the times culturally and musically." - Paul McCartney"...I won't give too much away but the Beatles interview and the mutiny against the Captain were highlights for me." - 'Given to Distracting Others - Blog, May 2011
£18.69
Cengage Learning, Inc Writing and Reporting News
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: UNDERSTANDING NEWS. 1. Understanding News. 2. The Basic News Story. 3. Social Media. Part: II COLLECTING INFORMATION. 4. Sources and Online Research. 5. Interviewing Techniques. 6. Mobile and Multimedia Skills. Part III: CONSTRUCTING STORIES. 7. Leads and Nut Graphs. 8. Story Organization. 9. Story Forms. 10. Storytelling and Feature Techniques. 11. Broadcast News Writing. 12. Online Journalism. 13. Public Relations Writing. Part IV: UNDERSTANDING MEDIA ISSUES. 14. Media Law. 15. Media Ethics. 16. Multicultural Sensitivity. Part V: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUES. 17. Profiles And Obituaries. 18. Speeches, News Conferences and Meetings. 19. Government and Statistical Stories. 20. Crime and Punishment. 21. Disasters, Weather and Tragedies. 22. Media Jobs and Internships. Appendix 1: Grammar And Usage. Appendix 2: Glossary.
£187.72
Thomas Nelson Publishers The Faith of Elvis
Book SynopsisBilly Stanley, Elvis Presley's stepbrother, shares the untold story of the iconic singer's Christian faith--its deep influence on his music, films, relationships, commitment to his family and fans, and his love for the Gospel.
£19.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Whither Quo Vadis
Book SynopsisWhither Quo Vadis? offers an engaging account of how the Roman world and its history are represented in film and the way in which the different adaptations reflect the shifting historical situations and ideological concerns of their own times. Explores five surviving film adaptations Guazzoni''s of 1912; D'Annunzio/Jacoby of 1925; Mervyn LeRoy''s of 1951; the Italian TV mini-series of 1985 by Franco Rossi; and Kawalerowicz's 2001 Polish version Examines how these different versions interpret, select from, and modify the novel and the ancient sources on which it is based Offers an exceptionally clear view of how films have presented ancient Rome and how modern conditions determine its reception Looks at rare and archival material which has not previously received close scholarly attention Trade Review"Recommended [to] all readers." (CHOICE, March 2010) “There is much to admire in this book. It has a clear focus and a good set of questions. It knows its way round the five films and around the classical sources, and is prepared to look at broader issues in relation to the close reading of the films.” (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, March 2009)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments x 1 Novel and Film 1 2 Adapting the Narrative 16 Sienkiewicz’s Novel: Adapting the Story 16 Focalizers, Judgments, and Petronius 22 Petronius as Focal Character 28 Seeing and Mapping Rome 42 3 Gender and Ethnicity 55 Marcus and Lygia 55 Petronius and Eunice 57 Pomponia 61 Gender Roles in Public and Private Life 63 Ethnicity and Gender Roles in the 1985 Version 70 Adaptations in the 2001 Version 80 4 Political Institutions, Political Subtexts 88 Political Implications of the Silent Versions 91 Fascists and Communists: The 1951 and 2001 Films 94 The Complex Allusions of the 1985 Miniseries 97 Foreign Policy in the Films 116 The Military in the 1951 Version 118 The Arrival of Galba 124 5 The Roman People 139 6 Religion and Religious Authority in Quo Vadis? 173 Paganism 173 Judaism 178 Christianity: Ritual, Theology, and Confl ict in Sienkiewicz’s Novel 185 Transmitting a Tradition: Sermons in Novel and Film 188 The Representation of the Scriptures 190 Radicals: Crispus 194 Mainstream Christianity: Peter and Paul 200 Conclusion 211 7 Conclusions 219 8 Exkursus: Chilo’s Mother 223 A Peculiarity of the German Translations of Quo Vadis? 223 Description of the Films 227 Synopsis of the Novel and the Film Versions of Quo Vadis 230 References 266 Index of Ancient Sources 275 Index of Personal Names 279 Index of Things and Places 285
£89.25
Arcadia Publishing (SC) The Jamboree in Wheeling Images of America
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Buffalo Radio
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Las Vegas Radio and Television Images of America
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Columbus Radio Images of America
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£21.24
Temple University Press,U.S. Emergency Broadcasting & 1930'S Am Radio
Book SynopsisThe voice we hear on the radio—the voice with no body attached—is a key element in the history of media in the twentieth century. Before television and the internet, there was radio; and much of what defined the makeup of these newer media was influenced by the way radio was broadcast to people and the way people listened to it.Emergency Broadcasting focuses on key moments in the history of early radio in order to come to an understanding of the role voice played in radio to describe national crises, a fictional invasion from outer space, and general entertainment. Taking the Hindenburg disaster, The War of the Worlds hoax, Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chats, and the serial mystery The Shadow as his focal points, Edward Miller illustrates how the radio, for the first time, instantly communicated to a mass audience, and how that communication—where the voice counts more than the image—is still at work today in television and the World Wide Web.Theoretically sophisticated, yet grounded in historical detail, Emergency Broadcasting offers a unique examination of radio and at the same time develops a complex understanding of the media whose birth is owed to the innovations—and disembodied power—established by it.Trade Review"In an era dominated by television and increasingly focused on the Internet as the new kid on the media block, Miller offers a valuable history lesson by reminding us of the power once yielded by radio. The best inoculation against the hyperbolic claims of new media is to understand the commonalities as well as the unique features of the various media that have shaped public consciousness in the past century. In this still unfolding narrative, radio has often been overlooked or taken for granted. Miller helps us avoid these mistakes and should encourage us all to take another, closer listen to the voices in the ether."—Larry Gross, Sol Worth Professor, The Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania"Miller's book is a wholly original contribution to the study of both early American and contemporary radio. Perhaps his greatest strength is his ability to integrate theory with historical evidence. Miller's reading of both the "War of the Worlds" and FDR's Fireside Chats as being inflected by the radio reporting of the Hindenberg disaster is as unique as it is valuable. Emergency Broadcasting belongs alongside other significant radio books such as Noise Water Meat and Wireless Imagination."—Martin Spinelli, Ph.D., Professor of Radio and Media Studies, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York"Miller adds a theoretical context with which to assess these programs, and he effectively ties his findings to radio (and Internet) content available today. His approach is surely timely for he is really exploring how radio dealt (and deals) with real or imagined threats to national security."—The Journalism and Mass Communication EducatorTable of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction: Thrown Voices2. The Uncanny Home and the Transmitted Voice3. The Recital of the Hindenburg Disaster4. Radio and the Voice and Body of the President5. The Case of the "War of the Worlds"6. Echo's Broadcast: Desire and Disembodiment7. Body and Space in the Radio and InternetNotesBibliographyIndex
£57.60
PublicAffairs The BBC
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£30.40
Hal Leonard Corporation Game Shows FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the
Book SynopsisTV game shows are an American pastime broadcast ratings champ and cultural institution. Lavishly illustrated and filled with entertaining titbits ÊGame Shows FAQÊ presents an unprecedented look at how the game show genre has evolved in the past hundred years. From its earliest days as a promotional tool for newspapers to the high-browed panel games on radio to the scandalous years of the quiz shows to the glitzy and raucous games of the 1970s to the prime-time extravaganzas of the modern era ä this book examines the most relevant game shows of every decade exploring how the genre changed and the reasons behind its evolution.ÞPacked with photos and mementos to give a feel of how game shows evolved over the years the book includes interviews and insights from the shows' beloved hosts including Wink Martindale and Marc Summers executives Bob Boden and Jamie Klein and producers Aaron Solomon and Mark Maxwell-Smith among others. ÊGame Shows FAQÊ offers a richly detailed lineage of this American television institution.
£14.99
Triumph Books Mornings With Madden
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£22.46
BBC Worldwide Ltd The Goon Show Compendium Volume 14: Series 4,
Book SynopsisSpike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers star in ten classic episodes of The Goon Show, plus a host of bonus features.Immensely popular and hugely influential, The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This fourteenth and final collection returns to the programme’s fourth series and includes the episodes 'The History of Communications', 'The Kippered Herring Gang', 'The Tooth-Paste Expedition', 'The Case of the Vanishing Room', 'The Greatest Mountain in the World', 'Collapse of the British Railways Sandwich System', 'The Case of Agent X2 (aka The Silent Bugler)', 'The Story of Brain [sic] (aka Western Story)', 'The Saga of the Internal Mountain' and 'Bank of England Robbery'.Also included is the special satirical show The Starlings, recorded without an audience or orchestra, plus radio programmes including Vivat Milligna!, Growing Up with the Goons and Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy Part 7. Documentary extracts include items from Kaleidoscope and Dad Made Me Laugh, as well as ‘The Disconnected Thoughts of Chairman Spike’, featuring unused interview material from At Last the Go On Show.In addition, two physical booklets combine to tell the story of the show’s development with reference to original archive paperwork, plus the history of the recordings themselves.Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are sure to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show.Duration: 9 hours 35 mins approx.
£79.80
Viella Editrice In Onda: L'Italia Dalle Radio Libere AI Network
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£999.99
The University of Hong Kong. University Museum and Art Gallery Art Totems Bridging East & West – Eddie Lui`s
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£46.23
