Chronicles the life of World War II-era newspaper columnist Ernie Pyle, focusing on his career from his teenage years in Indiana to his live as a roving correspondent to his growing fame as a columnist describing the daily life of a soldier.
Bestselling author Stephen King offers his observations of the horror genre, discussing what makes it popular, what it takes to frighten people, different mediums, and other related topics.
The author recalls his experience as an embedded reporter with the Third Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment as the invasion of Iraq began in March 2003, and describes the action he witnessed under Lt. Col. Bryan McCoy's command.
how presidents and pundits keep spinning us to death
Solomon, Norman
2005
Explores the various ways that presidents have led America into war since the mid-1960s, and examines how they were able to justify and retain public support for war.
the events that stopped our lives-- : from the Hindenburg explosion to the death of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Garner, Joe
2000
Recounts the details of forty-one significant events of the twentieth century, each with from-the-scene photographs; and features two compact discs that contain over two hours of audio from the events as they were broadcast live.
Draws on the resources and reportage of "The New York Times" to trace the war in Iraq from the first rumblings after September 11, 2001, to the diplomatic recriminations at the United Nations, to the battles themselves and their aftermath.
Examines the role the Muckrakers and the Progressive Era played in American history, profiles notable figures from the era, and collects primary sources related to the topic.
?sne Seierstad chronicles the experiences she had during the 101 days she spent working as a reporter in Baghdad for Scandinavian, German, and Dutch media.
Contains behind-the-scenes stories of how journalists covered the terrorist attacks of September, 11, 2001, exploring how journalists overcame logistical and emotional challenges to report the events.
