Focusing on writing and editing for digital media, this fifth edition by Brian Carroll offers vital insights into voice, style, and various media formats. It emphasizes the importance of ideation, story planning, and effective storytelling techniques, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to enhance their skills in the digital landscape.
Focusing on key events and phenomena, this book explores the intertwined history of the black press and black baseball from the inception of the Negro leagues in 1915 to their decline in the mid-1950s. Each chapter highlights a significant occurrence or trend from each decade, providing a detailed examination of the cultural and social impact of these two vital aspects of African American history.
The Black Press, the Black Community, and the Integration of Professional Baseball
Recognized as a finalist for the 2007 Seymour Medal, this book delves into the rich history and culture of baseball, exploring its impact on American society. It offers insightful analysis and engaging narratives that highlight pivotal moments and influential figures in the sport. Through a blend of research and storytelling, it captures the essence of baseball as more than just a game, reflecting its significance in shaping American identity and community.
Exploring the intersection of Shakespeare's history and Roman plays, this work delves into how these dramas shaped English national consciousness and identity. It emphasizes that the significance lies not in the plots or historical facts but in the attitudes and imaginations they inspired in audiences. The study highlights the longstanding scholarly interest in interpreting Shakespeare's works through the lens of national identity, revealing various articulations of nationhood embedded within his plays.
From humble beginnings to yearnings of stardom; early setbacks, marriage to Dove; the struggle to the top and the endless quest to be the best. This comedy giant was voted in the top three greatest comics of all time. There was no one else like him. He remains a fans' favourite with the nation and is the greatest ever British magician and comedian.
This book is a collection of the utterances of Paul Keating, who served as Australia's Treasurer and then Prime Minister from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. The book includes many examples of Keating's rapier wit and stinging insults, leavened with a certain amount of his wisdom which has been too often overlooked. Eventually, he was rejected by Australia's electorate, but this has not stopped him. Examples of his wit and wisdom, right up to the end of 2009, are included in Vintage Keating. He is the only Australian Prime Minister to be the star material for a musical and Vintage Keating even includes a chapter on how the musical came to be.
Focusing on effective online communication, this book provides students with the skills to craft engaging content for various digital platforms, from news websites to personal blogs. Each chapter includes lessons and exercises that highlight the evolving landscape of storytelling in the digital age, where traditional roles of media participants have merged. By exploring tools and strategies tailored for new media audiences, students learn to enhance their writing for diverse digital environments, ensuring their content resonates with online readers.
Presents a strategic, multi-modal approach to generating qualified leads for complex sales. This book teaches how to define ideal leads and target sales approaches; align sales and marketing to optimize the number of leads; build lead pipelines; use multiple lead generation vehicles, including email, PR, referrals, speaking events; and more.
