This book shows how the unique characteristics of traditionally differentiated media continue to determine narrative despite the recent digital convergence of media technologies. The author argues that media are now each largely defined by distinctive industrial practices that continue to preserve their identities and condition narrative production. Furthermore, the book demonstrates how a given medium’s variability in institutional and technological contexts influences diverse approaches ...

This book examines the extent to which the practices of television’s past are shaping its online future. Challenging industry and scholarly claims of digital disruption, it demonstrates how streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, alongside public service broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4, maintain deep continuities with television history, adapting established industry practices online rather than abandoning them. The authors look at how media institutions hav...

This book brings genre back to the forefront of the current transmedia trend. Genres are perhaps the most innately transmedial of media constructs, formed as they are from all kinds of industrial, technological and discursive phenomena. Yet, few have considered how genre works in a multiplatform context. This book does precisely that, making a uniquely transmedial contribution to the study of genre in the age of media convergence. The book interrogates how industrial, technological and par...

A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn ho...

In the first theoretical analysis of historiographical debates about ethnicity and nationalism, Anthony Smith provides a probing account of historians' assumptions and explanations of nationalism in different historical epochs. Ranging broadly over the contributions and divergent perspectives of historians, political scientists, sociologists, anthropologists and others who have contributed to these fundamental debates, Smith codifies the most cogent responses that have been offered to thre...

In 'Yoga for the Mind', discover how ancient yoga practices can be tailored to meet modern mental health needs. This book is designed for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress-related issues who seeks effective self-care strategies. Readers will learn about targeted yoga sequences that not only promote relaxation but also foster resilience against emotional challenges. Each chapter combines personal stories, expert interviews, and scientific research to empower readers to i...

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Long considered ground zero for global climate change in the United States, Florida presents the perfect case study for disaster risk and prevention. Building on the idea that disasters are produced by historical and contemporary social processes as well as natural phenomena, Amanda D. Concha-Holmes and Anthony Oliver-Smith present a collection of ethnographic case studies that examine the social and environmental effects of Florida’s public and private sector development policies. Contrib...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Over the Hill Workout: Exercises for Those Over 50".From gentle stretches to invigorating swims, this book navigates the diverse landscape of exercises, weaving a tapestry of holistic well-being. Immerse yourself in the mindful flow of Tai Chi, embrace the strength of weight training, and discover the joy of movement that transcends age. With detailed instructions and a focus on sustainability, this guide invites you to celebrate every milestone, fo...

Beneath the surface of the Black Country lies a little-known world that encompasses the history of the towns that historically make up this area in the boroughs of Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell. The area was associated with coal mining and metalworking for centuries, but during the Industrial Revolution it became known for the heavy manufacturing industries concentrated there and the pollution associated with them. The last coal mine closed in 1968 and much of the heavy indus...

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If you want to rewire your Brain and hack your Mind, then keep reading! Motivation plays an important role in getting things done, as nothing good has ever been achieved without feeling that adrenaline rush in your body. We bet you can clearly recall the last time when you felt energized, active and in love with life! That is the state that you want to be in when something important needs to be accomplished. However, it is not a secret that most people struggle with motivation on a daily b...