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The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-14 Summary: Great, thorough cookbook ... I can already see this book as becoming one of my favorite, go-to cookbooks. It has tons of recipes (I believe it boasted over 600 somewhere), and each recipe has a detailed writeup of "why it works" where other traditional recipes fail. It really reinforces the idea that they thoroughly test all the recipes and improve upon each step to ensure the best possible results. Also of interest were the various suggestions, like their top-rated equipment list. The book also has a list of kitchen staples along with their favorite ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-05 Summary: SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN COOKING ... I gave this as a Xmas gift to my son-in-law since he loves to cook..After I got the book, I almost kept it for myself..If you are interested in watching cooking shows on TV and have ever watched the America's Test Kitchen Show, then this is the book for you. It not only gives you recipes, but it talks about the best ways for cooking and baking and also gives reviews on products used in the kitchen..The book was a hit!! I'm thinking of ordering one for myself.. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-30 Summary: 10 Years of Testing Still Works ... This book, based on the TV show is comprehensive as it includes all years of the TV show. (They did publish last year's version which is all 9 years of the TV show) But if you haven't bought one of these books recently, do so now. You'll be surprised to learn Henkels is not the best knife to buy. Don't look for many recipes, expect technique that you can apply to other recipes. You stil need Julia Child's How to Cook, but you'll find out they have tested some 8 chicken roasts at different temperatures, different brands, ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Review | Product Description Since its debut in 1999, America's Test Kitchen has been public television's most-watched cooking show. This new comprehensive cookbook captures ten seasons of the show in a lively collection featuring more than 500 foolproof recipes and dozens of tips and techniques. You'll learn the secret to rich-tasting Weeknight Bolognese and Cheesey Garlic Bread in Bringing Home Italian Favorites. Prepare a platter of the best-tasting nachos you've ever had in Tex-Mex tonight. And discover...more
Producing for TV and New Media, Second Edition: A Real-World Approach for Producers
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780240810874; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-05-28 Summary: Worth reading ... This book is designed like a summary of college classes in film production and television uniquely from the point of view of the Producer's responsibilities. The book also has a website for more content and resources which adds to its value like a handbook reference. I'm not going to sell this one. It's likely to stay with me to loan out and sit on the shelf in my office. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-10-01 Summary: Producing for TV and New Media ... This is an excellent and well written comprehensive look at producing contemporary fare for today's "new" media and "old" media as well. I would highly recommend this book for anyone entering into the field of media producing in today's fast paced media world. ISBN:978-0-240-81087-4 ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Producing for TV and New Media provides a comprehensive look at the role of the "Producer" in television and new media. At the core of every media project there is a Producer who provides a wide array of creative, technical, financial, and interpersonal skills. Written especially for new and aspiring producers, this book looks at both the Big Picture and the essential details of this demanding and exhilarating profession. A series of interviews with seasoned TV producers who share their...more
How to Watch TV News: Revised Edition
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780143113775; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.; <a title='Condition Guide' href='/content/Condition_and_Shipping_Guide.htm' target='_blank'>Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices</a> ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-01 Summary: Watch TV? Read this! ... Nutshell review - If you ever watch TV then you need to read this book. In this short book Powers and Postman present compelling insights into the huge commercial agendas driving the news making machine. News, and indeed all TV programming, is designed to create a captive audience to be sold to advertisers and, as such, books like this can open our eyes and help us think about TV for what it really is; an entertainment machine designed to keep us watching commercials - "the most constant and voluminous source of value ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-10-14 Summary: What you don't know you don't know ... How to Watch TV News is an excellent resource for the budding media theorist or the person who wants to know why New Orleans and the Iraq War do not get the same airtime as a news anchor saying "Keep $#&* that chicken!" The argument is simple - we need to learn HOW to watch TV. The understanding and properly contextualizing media (TV or otherwise) is not a given. It is not inherent to our DNA to know why some stories are presented in certain ways and others not at all. The book exposes the danger and resulting vulnerability ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-12 Summary: It'll open your eyes! ... I purchased this book as a textbook for a college course I was taking. It was very interesting and informative. I would have found it so even if I weren't required to read it for the course. It'll open your eyes to the world of media! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | A scathing and prescient look at television news—now updated for the new tech-savvy generation Television news : genuine information or entertainment fodder? Fifteen years ago, Neil Postman, a pioneer in media education and author of the bestselling Amusing Ourselves to Death , and Steve Powers, an award-winning broadcast journalist, concluded that anyone who relies exclusively on their television for accurate world news is making a big mistake. A cash cow laden with money from advertisers,...more
Get on TV!
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-03-23 Summary: Surprisingly well done and informative ... I'm not sure where I first ran across this. I think it was an Amazon recommendation when I was browsing books on publicity. Like many who are experts in their field, I have occasionally thought about offering myself to the TV talk shows. Question is, of course, how do I do that? This relatively short (205 pages), somewhat old (2006), breezily written book seems to do it in detail and well. Jacquie Jordan claims to be a television producer of many years standing and I have no reason to doubt her. The book also serves ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-06-07 Summary: An Invaluable Guide for Beginners and Pro's! ... I loved Get on TV! It's entertaining, yet practical, detailed and has so much heart. Even though I've been on Oprah and Good Morning America and have years of experience, I still learned a lot. Jacquie Jordan gives us a tremendous gift: not only insider knowledge we can get nowhere else, but also the experience of having a personal relationship with a top-notch TV producer. Go for it! ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-03-09 Summary: Publicity made easy from A-Z ... I have worked in media for over 25 years and Jacquie even taught me things! She takes you from wanting to promote your idea to becoming a "guestpert" that television producers want to call back...over and over again. She gives you the lay of the land and who all the players are in the field...easily and simply. It's a great resource for those who want to be in the "biz" or need the "biz" to promote their product or services. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Expert advice on how to get booked and asked back! "Jacquie ought to know how to get you on TV...she's put half the country on TV, including me." --Maury Povich In Get on TV!, Jacquie Jordan brings her expert advice straight to you--the entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and future reality stars looking to land a television spot. Jacquie shows you the ins and outs of the TV business and what you need to do to get booked (and asked back), including: --The importance of tape and materials...more
Make Room for TV: Television and the Family Ideal in Postwar America
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Between 1948 and 1955, nearly two-thirds of all American families bought a television set—and a revolution in social life and popular culture was launched. In this fascinating book, Lynn Spigel chronicles the enormous impact of television in the formative years of the new medium: how, over the course of a single decade, television became an intimate part of everyday life. What did Americans expect from it? What effects did the new daily ritual of watching television have on children?...more
Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9781932907346; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.; <a title='Condition Guide' href='/content/Condition_and_Shipping_Guide.htm' target='_blank'>Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices</a> ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-06-20 Summary: Lightbulb ... Granted I am only at the beginning stages of my TV writing ambitions but reading this book was like discovering a shiny chrome zippo lighter after spending years trying to make fire by rubbing sticks together in the desert. This book was an eye opener. It completely demystifies the process while also laying down the frank (and sobering) requirements needed to embark on a TV writing career. With this book in my collection I feel like I'm ready to start with a realistic idea of what to expect. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-05 Summary: Great, Must Have TV Drama writing book ... I own several books on TV writing but this one is the by the far the best I've read. It breaks down a TV season from show conception to show airing, has great example/sample script excerpts, and explains the TV writing process in a classroom style format. It felt like you were taking a Pamela Douglas class. Don't walk, run to buy this book. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-04-28 Summary: An overall Good Book..just a few ... 1.) The interviews in this book are invaluable. Interviews from both film students and professional in the industry. 2.) First 32 pages of the book, in my opinion, was hard to follow, learn and understand due to choice of words. If I hadn't of read "Crafty TV writing" by Alex Epstein, prior to reading this book, I would have been lost. THis book is for beginners, but Alexs book is for the beginner of beginners. 3.) Nice grids on pages so that you can do some training at home. 4.) This book is extremely analytical. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This 2nd edition of Douglas's hit book gives the latest inside scoop on obtaining success in this highly competitive industry. This second edition takes readers inside Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Battlestar Gallactica, and CSI:Miami; as well as the great shows dovered in the first edition....more