Vermeer in Bosnia: Cultural Comedies and Political Tragedies
by Lawrence Weschler




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From the master chronicler of the marvelous and the confounding–author of Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder–here is a much-anticipated new collection of more than twenty pieces from the past two decades, the majority of which have never... (read more)

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Paper Trail: Common Sense in Uncommon Times
by Ellen Goodman


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In this rich and savvy collection of commentaries on the events, people and issues that shape and define our world, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Ellen Goodman cuts to the heart of the stories and controversies... (read more)

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Friendly Fire: The Remarkable Story of a Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq, Rescued by an Italian Secret Service Agent, and Shot by U.S. F
by Giuliana Sgrena


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The leading Italian journalist, whose personal story was featured on "60 Minutes" and in other major media worldwide, describes the real story of her capture, dramatic release, and shooting in Iraq in 2004 by U.S. soldiers. The attack killed Major... (read more)

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All Governments Lie: The Life and Times of Rebel Journalist I. F. Stone
by Myra Macpherson


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Boasting equal parts scholarship and style, this is a groundbreaking and timely portrait of I.F. Stone, one of the 20th century's most independent and revered American journalists.... (read more)

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And You Know You Should Be Glad: A True Story of Lifelong Friendship
by Bob Greene


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" Growing up in small-town Bexley, Ohio, Bob Greene and his four best friends, Allen, Chuck, Dan, and Jack -- known as ABCD&J -- were inseparable. Of the four, Jack was Bob's very best friend, from the moment he'd befriended Bob on their first day of... (read more)

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The High Times Reader
by Annie Nocenti


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Launched in 1974, "High Times" magazine has served as a preeminent showcase of the American counterculture. This collection offers a unique historical perspective on the current tendencies toward suppressing American civil liberties.... (read more)

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Thinking Clearly: Cases in Journalistic Decision-Making
by Thomas Rosenstiel


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Written by professional journalists and classroom-tested at schools of journalism, these case studies are designed to provoke conversation about the issues that shape the production and presentation of the news in the new media age of the twenty-first... (read more)

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Big Picture Why Democracies Need Journal
by Jeffrey Scheuer


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Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of democracy. But, as countless recent examples of lapsed standards in the press since the Jayson Blair affair have shown, the First Amendment is no guarantee that American journalism will be first-rate. A press in... (read more)

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Peace Kills: America's Fun New Imperialism
by P. J. O'Rourke


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With his latest national best seller, Peace Kills, P.J. O'Rourke casts his ever-shrewd and mordant eye on America's latest adventures in warfare. Imperialism has never been more fun. To unravel the mysteries of war, O'Rourke first visits Kosovo... (read more)

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Bad News: The Decline of Reporting, The Business of News and the Danger to Us All
by Thomas Fenton


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In his long journalistic experience as the senior European correspondent for CBS News, Tom Fenton has reported on everything from the fall of the Shah of Iran to the movements of al Qaeda throughout Europe — a story he was tracking before 9/11. And... (read more)

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The Best American Political Writing (Best American Political Writing)
by Royce Flippin


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The annual compendium culls from the nation's most influential news sources to provide the most incisive, controversial, and entertaining writing about the notable names and events of the past twelve months. From Bush's rocky second term to the Iraqi... (read more)

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Ready, Set, Talk!: A Guide to Getting Your Message Heard by Millions on Talk Radio, Television, and Talk Internet
by Ellen Ratner


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This complete handbook will help anyone--from the novice activist to the sophisticated public relations professional--develop a talk media message, prepare a campaign, and roll it out on talk radio, television, and talk Internet.... (read more)

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Talking Back: To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels
by Andrea Mitchell


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No TV reporter today is more respected than NBC's Andrea Mitchell. She's covered stories from Jonestown to the fall of the Berlin Wall, gotten unexpected answers from such interviewees as Fidel Castro and Hillary Clinton, and balanced her high-wire... (read more)

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End Times: The Death of the Fourth Estate (Counterpunch)
by Alexander Cockburn


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<BR>We can no longer trust that our journalists are reporting the news without underlying corporate or governmental agendas. The US government deregulates radio and right-wing Clear Channel gobbles up available frequencies. Journalists are embedded... (read more)

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A Diary of the Century: Tales from America's Greatest Diarist
by Edward Robb Ellis


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In 1927, a teenager challenged himself and two friends to an unusual test:  he dared each of them to start keeping a diary, and they’d see who could keep his the longest. In 1995—long after he’d won the contest (68 years and more... (read more)

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The Invention of the Newspaper: English Newsbooks 1641-1649
by Joad Raymond


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The first newsbooks, the direct predecessors of modern newspapers, appeared in 1641, yet the reasons for their appearance have never been fully understood. In this book, Raymond charts the development of the English newsbook from its origins to its... (read more)

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One World or None: A Report to the Public on the Full Meaning of the Atomic Bomb
by Dexter Masters


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A timely reissue of a 1946 New York Times bestseller, in which the world's leading nuclear scientists (including five Nobel laureates) warn of the dangers of a nuclear world. In 1946, just months after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,... (read more)

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Reporting America at War: An Oral History
by Michelle Ferrari


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A unique work of history examines the story of a pivotal figure in American life--the U.S. war reporter--with contributions from such influential journalists as Christiane Amanpour, Peter Arnett, Walter Cronkite, and Morley Safer. 16-page photo insert.... (read more)

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