The Audience Decides argues that the political parties, aided and abetted by mass media, have abdicated one of their most important responsibilities: that of providing and vetting the best leadership options available. The search for followers, ratings, and attention has led to the structure of presidential debates, especially during the primary season, being driven by goals of entertaining the public at the expense of enlightening the citizenry. To understand the role of the audience as a...

Debatable Humor represents the first systematic foray into understanding the use of humor by politicians on the campaign trail. Using content analysis of primary debates for both Republican and Democratic parties during the 2008 presidential election, Patrick A. Stewart considers not just how humor was used, who used it, and how successful these attempts at humor were, but he also gives readers insight regarding why humor and the laughter that results is an important part of politics. Not ...

In the past decade various studies have examined how political humor may influence various political attitudes and voting behavior; whether it affects learning, cognition and media literacy, how it might shape political participation; how people process different forms of political humor; and more. This book is devoted to anticipating and addressing where the field of political humor and its effects will move in the next generation of scholarship, exploring the continued evolution of the s...

THENEW YORK TIMESANDUSA TODAYBESTSELLERThe renowned and bestselling memoir—written with “insight, truth, and passion” (Sir Ian McKellen)—from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart.From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generati...

Real Facts is back with another sensational release, and this time, we're delving into the captivating life of Sir Patrick Stewart! Get ready to embark on an incredible journey through the life of the iconic actor, renowned for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men.In this enthralling book, you'll:* Discover the Untold Stories: Dive deep into the fascinating anecdotes and hidden facets of Sir Patrick Stewart's life, from his early struggles to his rise to stardom.* Witne...

Patrick Stewart discusses playing Prospero, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors in Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing candour and in forensic detail. The result is a masterclass on play...

The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt Disney Animation and nephew of founder Walt Disney, abruptly resigned i...

Introducing "A Beginner's Guide to Taoism" by Patrick Stewart, a profound exploration of life's unpredictable journey through the lens of Taoist philosophy. In this ~15,000-word memoir, Patrick Stewart, a writer, philosopher, and seasoned IT professional from Fort Worth, Texas, shares the intimate details of his life, seamlessly weaving together the threads of his experiences, passions, and the transformative power of Taoism.Embark on a captivating odyssey that begins with Patrick'...

Sur scène comme au cinéma, Sir Patrick Stewart a toujours su captiver son audience durant près de soixante ans de carrière. De Jean-Luc Picard, dans Star Trek, au professeur Charles Xavier dans la franchise X-Men, il a marqué plusieurs générations en incarnant des personnages inoubliables, laissant son empreinte dans la pop culture.Dans ses Mémoires, Patrick Stewart nous raconte son parcours stupéfiant, de son enfance modeste dans le Yorkshire à sa renomm...

Von gefeierten Bühnenerfolgen bis hin zu legendären Darstellungen im Film – Sir Patrick Stewart hat das Publikum rund um die Welt in seinen Bann gezogen und über Generationen begeistert.Nur wenige Schauspieler können auf eine so vielseitige Karriere zurückblicken. Seine Verkörperung des Captain Jean-Luc Picard in »Star Trek« machte Patrick Stewart weltberühmt, ein breites Publikum kennt ihn zudem als Professor Charles Xavier aus Marvels »X-Men«. Neben seiner Film- und Fernseharbeit ...

An instant audio classic! Sir Patrick Stewart draws upon his decades on the Shakespearean stage to bring listeners an all-new, definitive recording of the complete Sonnets—an audio treasury of incandescent performances and insightful personal commentary.Already beloved by audiobook listeners for the acclaimed recordings of his one-man stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol and his award–winning, bestselling memoir Making It So, the Grammy Award-win...

Winner of the 2024 Audie Award for Autobiography/MemoirTHENEW YORK TIMESANDUSA TODAYBESTSELLERThe renowned and bestselling memoir—written with “insight, truth, and passion” (Sir Ian McKellen)—from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart.From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work, Sir Patric...