“Women’s sports have typically been grossly under-represented in sports media coverage. Although elite lesbian athletes far outnumber ‘out’ male athletes, media scrutiny of their experiences remains largely non-existent. Largely situated in the context of improved cultural attitudes toward sexual minorities across the West, Bill Cassidy’s Sports Journalism and Women Athletes: Coverage of Coming Out Stories is, therefore, a valuable contribution to the study of sports journalism an...

This book examines how sports journalists covered the historic coming out stories of National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran Jason Collins and football All-American Michael Sam in the context of sports’ “toy department” reputation as a field whose standards are often criticized as lacking in rigor and depth compared to other forms of journalism. Employing a media sociology approach, reporting about Collins and Sam is addressed in the book via three content analysis studies and interv...

A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleThis book provides an accessible space for interdisciplinary scholarship and narrative through an analysis of the power of media and sports, focusing on the intersectionality of identity, politics, social justice, and social movements within this context. Contributors examine how identities coalesce in sports and discuss the ways in which sports provide spaces for marginalized communities and create unique platforms that shift how soci...

This book investigates the American media coverage of the historic nuclear accord between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the world powers, commonly known as the Iran Deal. The analysis examines the sources of news and opinion expressed about the Iran Deal in The New York Times, The Washington Post and the national newscast of broadcast networks. The empirical component uses media sociology and indexing theory to determine the extent to which the media covered the topic ...

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If you only had one night, what would you do? Give in to your temptations?Find out in this romance collection!One Night: Exotic FantasiesOne Night in Paradise by Maisey YatesPirate Tycoon, Forbidden Baby by Janette KennyPrince Nadir’s Secret Heir by Michelle CondorOne Night: Latin HeatUncovering Her Nine Month Secret by Jennie LucasOne N...

San Clemente Island is a microcosm of California coastal archaeology from prehistoric through historic times-not only because of the extensiveness of its archaeological remains but because those remains have been so well preserved. In California Maritime Archaeology, the authors use the island as a platform to explore evidence of early seafaring, colonization, paleoenvironmental change, and cultural interaction along the California coast. They make a strong case that San Clemente ...

William Hickling Prescott's "The Conquest of Mexico" stands as a monumental work in the field of historical literature, offering a vivid account of the fall of the Aztec Empire through the lens of detailed narrative and compelling prose. Prescott employs a meticulous blend of primary sources, including letters and firsthand accounts, to reconstruct the tumultuous events surrounding the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés. His style, characterized by eloquence and clarity, immerses read...

A Field Book of the Stars, authored by William Tyler Olcott, serves as both a practical guide and an engaging narrative, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of the celestial sphere. Richly illustrated and meticulously detailed, the book employs a clear, accessible literary style, often utilizing analogies and anecdotes to demystify complex astronomical concepts. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century scientific inquiry, Olcott's work reflects a burgeoning public interest i...

The first in an all-new series from USA Today bestselling author and queen of “why choose” heat and juicy cliffhangers, Tate James.I’m Noah Fearly,a former child star with a serious adrenaline addiction and a thorough disregard for my own mortality.But you might know me by my ClikByte name. Maybe you even follow me? You and ninety-seven million others.NoFear.It’s not just my name; it’s my wh...

In "History of the Conquest of Peru," William Hickling Prescott masterfully chronicles the dramatic events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Prescott's prose blends rigorous historical analysis with vibrant narrative, immersing readers in the perilous journeys and fierce encounters of figures like Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa. Demonstrating a meticulous approach to primary sources and drawing from a wealth of scholarly work, Prescott situates his n...

Is there a God? What evil lurks beyond the stars? Can science save one's soul? Profound questions like these have consumed human thought over the ages; they also inspired the original creators of the Star Trek canon of TV series and films. Religions of Star Trek tackles these challenging questions head-on in a remarkable look at one of sci-fi's great success stories. Analyzing more than three decades of screen adventure, the authors depict a Star Trek transformed...