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.Introducing NLP Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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by: Joseph O'Connor, John Seymour

2003-01
At first I thought NLP was some hocus-pocus magic stuff, that didn't really work, but boy did it! I am now able to easiloy create rapport, and I find I communicate a hell of a lot more easily... You have inspired me...!!!!!
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.Flat Earth News: An Award-winning Reporter Exposes Falsehood, Distortion and Propaganda in the Global Media
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by: Nick Davies

February 07, 2008
I'd always had a feeling that I was being misled by the mainstream media, but never really knew how it came about. This book went a long way to answering that question, and I now understand how the media is manipulated by a variety of sources so that what gets presented is very rarely the news as it happened.

My only criticism of the book is its coverage of the propaganda war in Iraq. It's undoubtedly all true, and relevant to the book, but I found that the middle of the book onwards was almost totally devoted to it, and it just turned me off a bit. It felt at times like the real message of the book was a criticism of Blair and Bush and that the stuff about the press was merely to illustrate that point, rather than the other way ... Read More:
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.The Dirt - Motley Crue: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band
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by: Neil Strauss, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx

July 04, 2002
It's a miracle that these superjunks are still alive. I also think it's a miracle that they sold so many records. The book is awesome, the junks are pretty honest about their mistakes, luck, career etc. Sometimes i laughed, wondered and i must admit that the part about Vince's daughter brought tears in my eyes. A must read.
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.McNae's Essential Law for Journalists
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from: OUP Oxford

June 21, 2007
As a working journalist, this is the only book I (and every colleague I've ever worked with on any newsdesk) reach for time and time again. Not only is it bang up to date, it explains all aspects of reporting law clearly and succinctly.
Unsure of what libel is? How to defend against it? Are you in contempt of court? Breaching the Official Secrets Act? Taking photographs of children? Invading somebody's privacy? McNae's knows. And it's written in a way to tell you quickly.
It's known as The Bible in the regional newsrooms I've worked in all my life - and it's easy to see why when you read it. I can't recommend this highly enough: EVERY reporter should have their own copy.
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.Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda
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by: Noam Chomsky

September 01, 2002
Unlike many of Chomsky's other political books this one is somewhat easier to read and the points it gets across are lucidly put
It is also short and would make an excellent introduction to his work and ideas
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.Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting
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by: Robert McKee

July 16, 1999
Whether you are an aspiring scriptwriter or not, this is quite simply one of the most perceptive introductions to the dynamics of narrative and storytelling. Am a novice in all this - but it is full of perceptive and helpful guidance, illustrations and worked examples. I couldn't put it down, which is not necessarily what one would expect from a book that is essentially a primer textbook. My guess is that it would be of use to anyone involved in creative writing - not least because McKee carefully articulates the differences between filmscripts and other forms like novels and even plays - thus providing insights to them all.
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.Scared to Death: From BSE to Global Warming: Why Scares are Costing Us the Earth
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by: Christopher Booker, Richard North

November 10, 2007
I had high hopes for this one, but having dug behind some of the statistics it seems that the authors are also guilty of pushing scare stories. For example, data on salmonella infections/deaths is presented on page 45. The authors make the point that the number of deaths at the time of the crisis is less than in 1982. What is not stated is that 1982 appears to be something of an aberration, the highpoint of some 30 years data (data available from Hansard - Written Answers).
In other places the narrative is overly dramatic. A Professor, criticised in the book, is said to have rushed to an outbreak. How can the urgency be proved? Were speeding tickets incurred? We are not told.
It's still an interesting subject, but read with some caution.
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.The Fame Formula: How Hollywood's Fixers, Fakers and Star Makers Created the Celebrity Industry
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by: Mark Borkowski

August 01, 2008
Okay, this is a book about the history of PR. The three reviews before mine are all five star reviews. When you click on the link to she the reviewers other reviews, not one of them has reviewed another book. It's just the friends of the authors, agent, editor, or publisher posting good reviews for this book. Its just PR!

I'm actually reading it, and while the history is somewhat interesting, the book does not deserve five stars. It's a 2.5 tops. This would make a good 200 page book. The author stretches out tedious stories to fill chapters. Like I said, I think it's mildly interesting because I know nothing of the history of PR. If you do, you may ant to skip this one.
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.In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing
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by: Walter Murch

September 01, 2001
I found this insight to Walter Murch and the world of editing truly remarkable. Once I'd started the book I wanted to know more, whether it was about the techniques of editing or how to judge audience reactions of screenings or what is going on in the editing world in terms of what software is out there and available with the advantages and disadvantages clearly listed for you.
Overall, a truly enjoyable read and a useful insight into the mind of an editor.
A must-read for any trainee film editor.
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.The Media Students Book
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by: Gill Branston, Roy Stafford

March 17, 2006
I found Branston and Stafford's Media and Students Book, extremely helpful to me in my first year of studying media studies.
Quoting several different scholars and theorists, to back up some well thought out and well explained ideas behind media.
It was an excellent stepping stone for me and a platform to read more advanced media books, as this one was the foundation or the ground floor of media books, it covers the basics of media.
Overall a good read and highly reccommended.
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