Category: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television

Paranormal State Exposed    by Kirby Robinson
Price: $4.99 USD. 81360 words. Language: English. Published on February 10, 2012. Nonfiction » New Age » The Paranormal.

PARANORMAL STATE ran on the A&E network from December 2007 through May 2011. This documentary program was comprised of a team of Penn State University students who wanted to help those troubled by unexplained phenomena. The Paranormal State/Paranormal Research Society's motto was, "To trust, honor, and always seek the truth."
Monty Python VS The World    by Jim Yoakum
Price: $2.99 USD. 40360 words. Language: English. Published on February 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

The inside story on the making of the Monty Python TV series by the US Curator of the Graham Chapman Archives, with previously unknown/unpublished material from untapped sources and from the Chapman Archives.
Asian-Americans in the Star Trek Franchise    by Joel Kirk
Price: $1.25 USD. 3500 words. Language: English. Published on January 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

This eBook studies various onscreen depictions of characters (portrayed mainly by Asian-Americans) from the Original 1960s television series to the 2009 film.
Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts: The 2012 Survival Guide for Today's Television Newsroom    by Randy Tatano
Price: $19.99 USD. 76730 words. Language: English. Published by Accio Books  on January 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

It's time for reporters to get street smart. And not just about reporting. There's more to the television news business than gathering facts and getting your face on camera. You need to navigate the minefield present in every newsroom in America. Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts is a survival guide that offers tips to make your stories stand out, job hunting strategies and critical advice to help you navigate the unique office politics of broadcasting. And you'll get the News Director's playbook and learn about those "Jedi Mind Tricks" played on unsuspecting employees. Learning how News Directors think, what they're looking for in a great resume tape, how to negotiate a contract, the ins and outs of out clauses, and mastering the intangibles of the business can be of great help in moving you up the ladder. In addition, you'll get some "street smart" tips on finding openings that aren't advertised and how to spot the red flags in a news operation before you take a job. It's real world advice from a network broadcast journalist who's been on both sides of the fence as a reporter and a manager.
The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - Jan - Feb 2012    by Smith & Smith Publishers
Price: Free! 20900 words. Language: English. Published on December 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

Updated for Jan - Feb 2012 Now with a New Table of Contents and Links for easy reading and navigation! This Roku Channel Guide includes Access Codes and Links to Channels available on the Roku set top box. Roku is an inexpensive device, one inch tall and less than five inches wide. It sits next to your television and streams video and music from an Internet connection to your television.
How to Watch Stuff Online For Free    by Annie Jean Brewer
Price: $0.99 USD. 4450 words. Language: English. Published on December 1, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Handbooks and Manuals.

How to safely watch movies, television shows and other videos online for free.
TARDIS Eruditorum - A Critical History of Doctor Who Volume 1: William Hartnell    by Philip Sandifer
Price: $4.99 USD. 131050 words. Language: English. Published on November 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

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The first volume of essays from the acclaimed blog TARDIS Eruditorum traces the evolving critical history of the hit television show Doctor Who. This volume covers the first three years of the program, with William Hartnell in the starring role.
A Mad Men Mixer: The Unofficial TV Geek Army Guide (Season One)    by TV Geek Army
Price: $2.99 USD. 43110 words. Language: English. Published on September 18, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

A Mad Men Mixer is an obscenely and obsessively detailed guide to Mad Men’s intoxicating debut season.
Milestones in Television History: JAG, the Military Law Drama that Redefined American Patriotism    by Alonso Delarte
Price: $1.99 USD. 32470 words. Language: English. Published on September 17, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

Although undeservedly underrated by critics, scholars and other television writers, "JAG" was a a ratings success that redefined American patriotism in the common consciousness in the immediate post-9/11 era. This long overdue book examines the phenomenon of "JAG" from a scholarly perspective, covering reception as well as legal and military authenticity.
A to Z Guide to Film Terms    by Tim Moshansky
Price: $5.99 USD. 26860 words. Language: English. Published on August 17, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.

An insider's guide to the terms and phrases used by the people who make movies and tv shows. If you want to work in the "biz," or just enjoy movies and how they are made, then this book is for you. Initally released in 1995, the print edition has sold over 20,000 copies. Written by location scout Tim Moshansky, this book contains terms spoken on film sets by actual crews. A must for film buffs