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A Particle of God    by Teddy Bart
Price: $11.95 USD. 71290 words. Published by O Books on February 24, 2010. .

Why do some people attain fame for what they do, and others, of equal or superior talent, do not? Is it merely luck, random chance, a crap-shoot? Or is there a predetermined script for success or failure in our lives? The question of who is anointed with stardust and who is not has haunted Joey Robin all his life.
Fall from Grace    by Richard Jackson
Price: $2.99 USD. 52460 words. Published on January 5, 2011. .

Tyler made a good living as a Caster - broadcasting his experiences, physical and emotional, through cybernetic implants to millions who accessed him online. But someone wanted him out. When Tyler's agent is murdered, he's framed for the crime. He finds out who his real friends are. Now the lives of Tyler's friends are at risk, and his fate is bound to that of a mysterious little girl.
Food For Thoughts    by Secret Agent X-9
Price: $9.95 USD. 66440 words. Published on January 11, 2011. .

Food For Thoughts is a collection of assorted topics that readers should find interesting, and include such subjects as the economy, health care, UFO's, the broadcasting industry, the prospects and implications of possible life on other planets, and even some thoughts about the current state of comic books. If you're looking for something unusual to read, this just might be it...
Target Demo    by Randy Tatano
Price: $1.49 USD. 4920 words. Published by Accio Books  on April 23, 2011. .

In the future, media bias is history. Manipulating the minds of viewers through technology is the newest way to get a candidate elected. Platinum Cable is the hottest new package on the market as it sends its viewers into a hypnotic trance... and off to the polls to vote for its Presidential candidate. And if the candidate wins the White House, he's got a big surprise in store for the country.
Beyond the Horizon: The Key to Broadcasting for Development    by Philip R. Darley
Price: $13.60 USD. 17230 words. Published on July 29, 2011. .

A wise African once said that broadcasting is magic because it can take a man up a hill higher than any he can see on the horizon and let him look beyond. In trying to find a relevant communication approach to broadcasting for development, this book illustrates the constraints and opportunities broadcasting systems have whilst trying to improve life for the people it is trying to serve.
The Radio Announcer And The Horse Dovers (Hors D'oeuvres)    by Robert Chapin
Price: Free! 2060 words. Published on August 26, 2011. .

I was excited about radio announcing and received my degree in radio broadcasting and journalism. On my first assignment I was working at a country western station in Springfield, Mass and was given the task of reading live copy on air. The salesman changed my copy while I was on air and with no time to proof read it - I blundered and it came out "Horse Dovers" instead of Hors D'oeuvres.
The Talk Radio Guest Book: How To Be The Perfect Talk Radio Guest by Dave Congalton & Deborah Bayles    by SansTree
Price: $2.99 USD. 14120 words. Published on August 27, 2011. .

You’ve slipped on the headphones. You’re facing the microphone and the talk radio show host has just introduced you. You’re live. On the air. The next few seconds will determine whether thousands of listeners will think you’re smart and articulate — or boring and amateur. Learn how to be the perfect guest from talk radio hosts with more than 20 years experience behind the microphone!
Slip of the Tongue    by David Heyman
Price: $2.99 USD. 20890 words. Published by Wilcox Publishing  on October 11, 2011. .

Slip of the Tongue is a three-act play about a small-town radio talk show host, Dennis Cicero, who makes a casual remark about the death of a city councilman in an auto accident. This upsets the mayor, his station manager, and other dark forces, and results in bringing fear and danger to him and his family.
Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts: The 2012 Survival Guide for Today's Television Newsroom    by Randy Tatano
Price: $19.99 USD. 76490 words. Published by Accio Books  on January 8, 2012. .

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 Deejays    by Arnold Passman
Price: $4.99 USD. 94510 words. Published by iconoclassic on May 16, 2012. .

In 1971, Arnold Passman's 'The Deejays' was the first book to closely examine the rise of the disc jockey - the tribal chieftains who manipulate (and possibly create) popular taste with every spin of the turntable. It became the "go-to" reference book on the subject for decades thereafter. Included is a never-before-published afterword from the author, "How We Hate to Get Up in the Morning."