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THE AP STYLEBOOK
Edited by Norm Goldstein
The journalist's "bible," the style manual is an
essential tool for all writers, editors, students and public
relations specialists. It provides guidelines on spelling,
capitalization, grammar, punctuation and usage, with special
sections on business and sports. Included is a guide on media
law, with practical guidelines on libel law, privacy, copyright
and access to places of information, Internet and computer
terms, a comprehensive effort to unify spelling and usage
of computer-related terms, from Web site and e-mail to URLs
and "cyber-" prefixes.
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($12.50)
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($7.75)
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION
By Rene J. Cappon
The definitive guide to punctuation, from the when and how
of the apostrophe to the rules for dashes and slashes, commas
and colons, periods and parentheses. And more. This easy-to-use
guide, from the author of AP's "Guide to News Writing,"
is an invaluable source for information on one of the most
important aspects of clear and precise writing.
AP Members and Staff ($5 per book, plus $1 shipping/handling)
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BROADCAST NEWS
HANDBOOK
By Brad Kalbfeld
The revised 2001 edition of the AP Broadcast News Handbook,
a 476-page soft-cover book, deals with the practical aspects
of writing and delivering news in all electronic media. The
Handbook provides expert guidelines on how to find, research,
write, edit, produce, and deliver authoritative, accurate,
and engaging news stories in the studio or from the field.
It also offers indispensable advice on key technical aspects
of the job, from how to handle a microphone to how wire services
work. A key feature is "The Specifics of Broadcast Style,"
an A-to-Z quick-reference style guide offering concise definitions
of hundreds of key words and phrases.
AP
Members and Staff ($15 per book, plus $3.50 shipping/handling)
Others Call McGraw-Hill Customer Service 1-800-722-4726
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO INTERNET
RESEARCH AND REPORTING
By Frank Bass
Frank Bass, AP's director of computer-assisted reporting,
provide the nuts-and-bolts of online research and reporting
techniques in this comprehensive guide.
It includes Internet search techniques; spreadsheets, databases
and mapping; special sections for specific beats, from government
and sports to the environment and business; and a separate
chapter on Internet copyright
AP
Members and Staff ($10 a book, plus $2.50 shipping
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO NEWS
WRITING
By Rene J. Cappon
The updated 2000 edition of the classic writing guide formerly
known as The Word, this practical handbook explains the essentials
of top-quality newswriting and demonstrates techniques to
give your stories clarity, precision and polish. An established
resource for professional journalists.
AP
Members and Staff ($12 per book, plus $3.50 shipping/handling)
Others Call 1-800-338-3282 or access www.thomsonlearning.com
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO PHOTOJOURNALISM
By Brian Horton
The revised 2001 edition of the AP Guide to Photojournalism,
a soft-cover book with some 200 photographs, goes beyond the
basics of lenses and exposure times to offer a rare, insider's
perspective on the art and craft of photojournalism. While
author Brian Horton does provide useful instruction on technical
considerations, his main concern is with the less tangible,
indispensable elements of content, style, and the creative
process. Using some 200 photographs from AP archives to illustrate
his points, Horton analyzes what constitutes great news photos
of every type, including portraits, tableaus, sports shots,
battlefield scenes, and more. He offers unique insights into
composition and style, along with invaluable advice on how
to develop a style of your own. And, a timely chapter explores
the pros and cons of digital photography and processing.
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and Staff ($12 per book, plus $3.50 shipping/handling)
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTING HANDBOOK
By Jerry Schwartz
Journalism has gone through dramatic shifts in this fast-moving,
high-tech Information Age. Yet, the basics of good reporting
remain constant. Source development, solid interview techniques,
organizational skills – and objectivity – still
are necessary to effectively communicate a story to a reader.
The Associated Press Guide to News reporting is designed to
provide a new generation of journalists with guidance in learning
these indispensable basics, whether for print, broadcast or
the Internet. Written by Jerry Schwartz, a veteran reporter
and editor with The Associated Press, this handbook offers
detailed information on all aspects of reporting, whether
local, national or international. Schwartz makes extensive
use of the best reporting from the AP, with examples from
working specialty beats, whether in politics, entertainment,
or science, to utilizing a range of investigative tools, including
computer-assisted reporting. Also gathered are first-hand
advice and anecdotes from outstanding AP reporters, who both
entertain and inform with their hard-earned wisdom and insights.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPORTS WRITING
HANDBOOK
By Steve Wilstein
Steve Wilstein, the author of "The Associated Press
Guide to Sports Reporting," has won 17 sports writing
awards since 1988, including the 1999 AP Sports Editors award
for breaking the news of Mark McGwire's use of a muscle supplement,
considered the "story of the year." A veteran AP
sports writer and columnist, Wilstein continues to cover major
sports events around the globe.
With fascinating and instructive anecdotes -- and writing
examples from some of the best in the business -- Wilstein
has provided required reading for aspiring and working sports
reporters. The book deals with the techniques of sports writing
as well as how to get started as a reporter; the differences
in local, national and feature writing; the influence of the
Internet; and where the business is headed in the next decade.
AP Members
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MANUAL DE TECNICAS DE REDACCION PERIODISTICA
By Jorge Covarrubias
A handbook of writing techniques for Spanish-language print
and broadcast journalists.
General
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FLASH: The Associated Press Covers the World
by Vincent Alabiso (Editor), Peter Arnett, Chuck Zoeller
More than 150 of the Associated Press's greatest photographers,
including many Pulitzer Prize winners, are brought together
in this moving and historic
record of the major events and personalities of the 20th century.
170 illustrations, 50 in color. (Click
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BATTLE FOR KOREA
By Robert J. Dvorchak
A detailed and fully illustrated history of the Korean War.
Soft
Cover ($10.00)
MOMENTS IN TIME
A 60-year collection of AP photos. $12 a copy
All
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USSR: COLLAPSE OF AN EMPIRE
A stunning visual account of the breakup of the Soviet Union,
featuring the photography of Liu Heung Shing and his fellow
AP photographers.
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OLYMPICS AT 100: A CELEBRATION IN
PICTURES
By Larry Siddons and Photographers of The Associated Press
An illustrated celebration of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics,
including a history of the Games and the great Olympic champions,
past and present.
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AP WORLD NEWS MAP
Features the 150th Anniversary of The Associated Press.
Four-color, 35-by-53-inch map printed on a durable material.
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DINOSAUR Poster
This colorful and fact-filled poster looks at the life and
times of the dinosaurs, including sections on places to see
dinosaurs and a dinosaur dictionary.
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On the House:
Compilations of AP's syndicated On the House column, by the
nationally known home repair and remodeling experts, the Carey
Brothers. The illustrated booklets provide answers to readers'
most frequently asked questions on repair and maintenance.
($6.95 each)
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