Last Paper Standing chronicles the history of competition between the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News—from both newspapers’ origins to their joint operating agreement in 2001 to the death of the News in 2009—to tell a broader story about the decline of newspaper readership in the United States. The papers fought for dominance in the lucrative Denver newspaper market for more than a century, enduring vigorous competition in pursuit of monopoly control...

Using case studies and historical analysis, this book traces changes in ways that journalists understood their ethical responsibilities during the pre-internet twentieth century. Each chapter in this book explores a historical development in the evolution of journalists’ perceptions of their role as professionals.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Based on the celebrated PBS television series, the complete text of an engrossing history of America’s least-understood conflict, “a significant milestone [that] will no doubt do much to determine how the war is understood for years to come.” —The Washington PostMore than forty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, but its memory continues to loom large in the national psyche. In this intimate history, Geoffrey C. Ward a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The Roosevelts, and others: a richly illustrated, human-centered history of America’s founding struggle—expanding on the landmark, six-part PBS series“From a small spark kindled in America, a flame has arisen not to be extinguished.” —Thomas PaineIn defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the America...

Our Separated Lives is a father's perspective on the Forced Adoption Era in 1970s Australia. There is very little written about this-the fathers of nearly 10,000 children adopted in 1970, or any other year, are notably silent.This heartfelt memoir encompasses the consequences of forced adoption, including profound regret, loss, and abandonment for all parties. It's a story of coercion and control, and how people 'stepping in' caused long term damage to the...

Ken Block, a 55-year-old snowmobile enthusiast and YouTube celebrity, was a legend in American motorsport.He was a successful rally driver in competitions like Rally America and Global Rallycross, and later in life, his "Gymkhana" YouTube video series brought him widespread fame.Almost two million people watched the 10-part series in which he displayed daring racing feats.DC Shoes, a retailer of skateboarding apparel, was also co-founded by Block.Block was a...

Var du än befinner dig i ditt skrivarliv så kommer du att behöva en hjälpande hand när det gäller att frammana och utveckla din berättarröst. I Handbok för kreativt skrivande får du råd, tips, övningar och vägledning som ger dig verktygen du behöver för att ta dig an de utmaningar det innebär att ge sig i kast med att skriva, såväl prosa som poesi, självbiografiskt som fantasifull fiktion.Handbok i kreativt skrivande är en praktisk, inspirerande och insiktsfull gu...

New York Times BestsellerA vivid and personal portrait of America’s greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation, which expands on the hugely acclaimed seven-part PBS documentary series, bringing readers even deeper into these extraordinary leaders’ livesWith 796 photographs, some never before seenThe authors of the acclaimed and best-selling The Civil War, Jazz, The War, and Baseball present an intimate history ...

The novel follows young forester Ken Ward and his brother Hal as they travel from the Arizona desert into the jungles of Mexico to explore the remote Santa Rosa River. Driven by curiosity and ambition, Ken hopes the expedition will prove his worth as an explorer. As they enter the untamed wilderness, excitement gives way to danger, discovery, and a test of courage and skill.

From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart--the companion volume to the major, multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017.More than forty years after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to haunt our country. We still argue over why we were there, whether we could have won, and who was right and wrong in thei...

From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The Roosevelts, and others: a human-centered history of America’s founding struggle—expanding on the landmark, six-part PBS series to be aired in November 2025“From a small spark kindled in America, a flame has arisen not to be extinguished.” —Thomas PaineIn defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the worl...

Even before its budget crisis and recall election, California held a unique position in the United States. Often lauded as having the fifth largest economy in the world, California leads the nation in other measures as well, particularly cultural and political trends. But were it an independent state, it would have one of the world's most unusual democracies. In The California Republic Brian P. Janiskee and Ken Masugi bring together a diverse group of contributors to shed light on the Prog...