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The Making of McPaper
by USA TODAY
In 1982 the Gannett Company, the nation’s biggest newspaper
chain, launched USA TODAY. USA TODAY celebrates its 25th
anniversary in 2007. The brainchild of Al Neuharth, it was the most
expensive, most closely watched newspaper debut in history. Journalists
called it “McPaper,” the “titan of tidbits,” and “junk-food journalism.” No newspaper
executive had ever put so many millions and so many careers on the line....More |
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USA TODAY: 25 Years of The Nation's Newspaper
by USA TODAY
Launched in 1982, USA TODAY celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2007 with the release of this engaging look at the stories
that have shaped Americans’ lives over the past 25 years. Utilizing the concise, award-winning journalism, rich graphics, and
unique photography that have helped turn America’s first national newspaper into its largest, 25 Years of USA TODAY is a full-color
coffee table book with immense flip appeal. All of the memorable events that grabbed national headlines—from the L.A. riots
and 9/11 to the 1998 home-run chase and America’s quests for Olympic gold on its home soil—are chronicled in vivid detail. ...More |
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Forever Harlem
New York Daily News.
Harlem’s history is America’s history. As the world’s best-known neighborhood, the village of Harlem in New York City has a rich history that has positively impacted the life and future of countless persons throughout America and beyond. While best known to many as the center of African-American and Hispanic culture, Harlem has also been home for many decades to Jews, Irish, Italians, Chinese, and several other ethnic groups. In Forever Harlem, the Daily News, New York’s famous Hometown Newspaper, combines its historic photographic archives with the vast research, editorial, and creative writing resources of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce to provide an informative and rich visual history of Harlem.
Readers will see images and stories from Harlem’s beginnings as a destination for European immigrants, through to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, and on into the current growth and development of New York’s hottest, hippest, and most sought after new place to live or to have a business. Included in this book are famous Harlemites as diverse as Maya Angelou, Duke Ellington, Burt Lancaster, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Robinson, Tito Puente, Langston Hughes, and Willie Mays. Special attention is also given to Harlem’s rich history in arts, culture, education, music, and entertainment, including the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. Featuring contributions from former President Bill Clinton, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, among many others, Forever Harlem is an outstanding keepsake.......
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Nine Alive
Nine Alive is the story of nine Somerset County miners
who showed unwavering courage and strength, waiting
nearly four days for rescue while 244 feet underground.
It is also the story of several hundred dedicated and tireless
rescue personnel who refused to quit .... |
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Echoes from the Smithsonian
Americans love to visit museums. These houses of memorabilia enhance the lessons learned in school while allowing the opportunity to stand in their shadows. The displays bring alive the romance of a bygone era.... |
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My One Big Break
How do top business executives and professionals achieve their success? How do others, despite sharing a similar education and background, fail to reach the same heights? ... |
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