Designed to engage, inspire and challenge students while laying out the fundamentals of the craft, this textbook—now in its fourth edition—introduces readers to the core values of journalism and its singular role in a democracy.From the First Amendment to artificial intelligence, this popular textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the guiding principles of journalism and what makes it unique. Authors Stephanie Craft, Charles N. Davis and Joy Jenkins cover the profession's...

Famous: How Celebrity Lives Affect Our Own explores the effects celebrities have on their impressionable audience's lives, from copycat suicides, to postfeminist hypersexuality, to taking questionable celebrity health advice, and more. Celebrity advocacy and philanthropy are analyzed as contributors discuss Brad Pitt's rebuilding effort after Hurricane Katrina, Angelina Jolie's recent casting controversy, and Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest. Star brand building through social me...

Essays in this volume illustrate how shows such as Orange Is the New Black and Oz impact the public’s perception of crime rates, the criminal justice system, and imprisonment. Contributors look at prison wives on reality television series, portrayals of death row, breastfeeding while in prison, transgender prisoners, and black masculinity. They also examine the ways in which media messages ignore an individual’s struggle against an all too frequently biased system and ins...

How can you have joy when it seems like the wheels are coming off at every turn, and you're holding on for dear life? There's good news! You can be unhappy, even devastated, and still have Joy Unspeakable, Regardless of Your Circumstances! Yes, joy and sorrow can dance together during adversity. That's because true joy comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.The authors of this book have suffered heart-wrenching tragedies and tribulations that everyone can relate to. S...

*Gold Indie Winner, Silver Medalist in the Illumination Awards, and Selah FinalistRhinestones On My Flip Flops offers the message Jane lives by: prove people wrong and laugh while living your dreams.Has your life ever flipped? The challenge is to not become a flop! Strap on your sandals and let Rhinestones On My Flip Flops deliver joy and laughter in the midst of everyday mess-ups.Professional Southern humorist and award-winning author Jane ...

*Gold Indie Winner, Silver Medalist in the Illumination Awards, and Selah FinalistRhinestones On My Flip Flops offers the message Jane lives by: prove people wrong and laugh while living your dreams.Has your life ever flipped? The challenge is to not become a flop! Strap on your sandals and let Rhinestones On My Flip Flops deliver joy and laughter in the midst of everyday mess-ups.Professional Southern humorist and award-winning author Jane ...

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God's word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God's transforming grace, the...

If you're feeling a bit down or heartbroken, I've been there too, and I know how tough it can be to bounce back. But you can totally do it, and my book, "After Being Hurt," is here to help.In this book, I share my own experiences and some super practical tips to help you heal, love yourself again, and find real happiness. It's like having a heart-to-heart chat with a good friend who gets it.Why You'll Love This Book:Real Talk: Honest, relatable stories that make you...

An essential guide to Maryland's ecosystems, history, and conservation.Winner of the 2025 ANROSP Award for Outstanding Educational Materials, Winner of the Outstanding Educational Materials Award in the Books or Comprehensive Program Curriculum category, presented by the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP)Immerse yourself in the wonders of Maryland's diverse ecosystems with The Maryland Master Naturalist's Handbook. Edi...

Before we left Detroit, Michigan for our vacation, Dad talked to my four siblings and I about racism and segregation. He explained how they were very much alive from the 1890s through the 1960s. All we wanted was a safe and enjoyable ride to Mississippi. My brother Nolan was the oldest and understood what was being said that day, but he stayed quiet. When Dad stopped at a small ice-cream shop in the South to buy us a cone, we were excited. But we never got it. He changed his mind, saying w...

Young women are under more pressure than ever before: pressure to be pretty, to be successful, to have a perfect selfie game. Is it possible for them to be their true selves? Or must they fit into the same mold as the rest of their peers? Into this world of ever-growing pressure bursts Emma Mae Jenkins with a message of hope and unabashed joy.Emma Mae knows what it feels like to be judged and bullied, but she chooses to ignore the haters and instead focus on a message of love and a...

Are you looking for some interesting bedtime stories?Does your kid love to read fiction?Do you want to develop the reading skill of your kid?If yes, you are going to have this incredible "Interesting Storybook for Inquisitive Kids" to satisfy your kid's curious nature.Stories have always been and will continue to be an integral element of human culture. We learn about one an...