Barbara Woodhouse, "the lady with the dogs," is already familiar to millions of Americans through the publication of her best-selling book, "No Bad Dogs," her frequent appearances on such national television shows as "60 Minutes," "The Tonight Show," "Donahue," "Merv Griffin," "Good Morning America," and the syndication of her enormously popular television series, "Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way."
There are no bad dogs, Barbara Woodhouse believes -- only inexperienced owners. She ought to know: in thirty years she has personally trained 17,000 dogs and their owners in her weekend courses, teaching perfect obedience to basic commands in only six and a half hours.
In this irresistible book, Barbara Woodhouse passes on to the reader the simple, effective techniques as well as the infectious, positive attitude that have enabled her to make the most unruly or nervous dog happily obedient -- sometimes within a few minutes, as astonished television audiences can attest.
"No Bad Dogs" will leave every dog owner with both the skills and the indispensable attitude of love, firmness, and enthusiasm that gets results -- "The Woodhouse Way.
Career Smarts: 201 Guiding Principles from the World's Best and Brightest by Russell Wild, ISBN 1574160338
The world's best and brightest executives, entrepreneurs and professionals offer 201 insights and tips to help workers achieve success and personal satisfaction on the job. Perspectives are offered on leadership, creative decision-making, corporate culture, communication, management styles and conflict resolution. The author is a frequent speaker and guest on television shows, including "Oprah" and "CBS Morning News.
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TV Creators: Conversations with America's Top Producers of Television Drama by Longworth, James L., Jr., ISBN 0815628749
ER, Law & Order, and The Sopranos are just a few of the dramas that launched a new era of television at the turn of the millennium. TV Creators gives scholars and fans alike an exclusive, firsthand account of the lives, philosophy, and contribution of some of the best writers and producers of the last fifteen years.
In one of the few books of its kind, James L. Longworth, Jr. reveals the drama behind the dramas, with producers sharing often never-before published stories and observations: The Sopranos producer originally envisioned Robert Di Niro and Ann Bancroft as the lead characters in the now highly successful series about mob life. NYPD Blue's co-creator was once offered the presidency of CBS by William Paley, but he turned down the job. The Emmy-winning producer of Homicide and Oz owes his discovery to Gwyneth Paltrow and her mom, Blythe Danner. The successful creator of Providence also created Touched by an Angel, but was fired over a pilot that never aired. The Oscar-winning producer...
TV Creators: Conversations with America's Top Producers of Television Drama by Longworth, James L., Jr., ISBN 0815628749
Media Messages by Linda Holtzman, ISBN 0765603373
Do average Americans believe that what is portrayed on TV is more "real" that their own experience? This eye-opening book analyzes the kinds of messages about race, class, gender, and sexual orientation that are being conveyed in the entertainment media. The author examines the homogeneous images, characters, and themes that are offered on prime time television and in popular film and music, and their potential impact on the audience. She uses three main techniques -- reconstructing knowledge; personal experience; and entertainment assessment theory -- to illustrate media's view of the world and show how media stereotypes reinforce this view.
Media Messages by Linda Holtzman, ISBN 0765603373
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San Diego by Andrea Naversen, ISBN 0898027411
California's gem on the Pacific is captured to perfection in this exciting, all new book on San Diego. Former television news anchor, Andrea Naversen collaborates with brother, photographer Ken, to give readers one of the most enjoyable, informative visits to this top tourist attraction ever. From Rancho Sante Fe to the renowned San Diego Zoo, this is a publication you don't want to miss.
San Diego by Andrea Naversen, ISBN 0898027411
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Philosophy and the Interpretation of Pop Culture
Comprised of thirteen articles by well-known authors, this book makes the case to philosophers that popular culture is worthy of their attention. Issues of concern include the distinction between high culture and popular culture, the aesthetic and moral value of popular culture, allusion and identification in popular culture, and special problems posed by the interpretation of popular culture. Popular art forms considered include: movies, television shows, comic books, children's stories, photographs, and rock songs.
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Prom Season: Three Novels
Meet the girls of "Prom Season," a collection of three interconnecting stories about that one unforgettable night.
Jane: The self-proclaimed Queen of Blah wants gorgeous Charlie to be her prom date, but he doesn't know she exists. Jane must get his attention--fast. Can her friend Max change her into a sexy goddess in three weeks?
Nicole: Instead of admitting that she doesnOt have a date to the prom, she tells everyone that she's going with some random hottie she saw at the mall. Not only does she know nothing about him, but she only has a few days to track him down!
Christy: She never expected the cute, but very obnoxious Jake would invite her to prom. And she couldn't say no because her mom is best friends with Jake's mother. Will the most romantic moment of her life be a huge disaster?
Elizabeth Craft is coauthor of "Bass Ackwards and Belly Up "and a writerproducer on FX's hit television show "The Shield." She lives in Los Angeles.
"From the Paperback edition.
Prom Season: Three Novels
Exposed: The Harrowing Story of a Mother's Undercover Work with the FBI to Save Children from Internet Sex Predators
Think your child is safe surfing the Web? Think again, says R. Stephanie Good in this chilling expose and personal memoir about her efforts with the FBI to bust child sex predators. Posing as a young girl, Stephanie has helped the federal government catch everyone from common perverts to Fortune 1000 executives, even an executive from a children's cable television channel. Stephanie reveals the near-tragic personal story that compelled her into this harrowing career and takes readers on the hunt.
Exposed: The Harrowing Story of a Mother's Undercover Work with the FBI to Save Children from Internet Sex Predators
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