The Television Handbook is a critical introduction to the practice and theory of television. The book examines the state of television today; explains how television is made and how production is organised; and discusses how critical thinking about programmes and genres can illuminate their meanings. This book also explores how developments in technology and the changing structure of the television industry will lead the medium in new directions.The Television Handbook gives practical advice on many aspects of programme making; from an initial programme idea through to shooting and the post-production process. The book includes profiles giving insight into how personnel in the television industry - from recent graduates to television executives - think about their work.The Television Handbook offers chapters on the vigorous debates about what is meant by quality television; how news and factual programmes are responding to interactive technologies; and how formats such as Reality/Talent TV have risen in prominence. It also considers how drama; sport and music television can be discussed and interpreted.The Television Handbook includes:Profiles of TV news and drama producers; editors and TV studio personnel Case histories of important TV genres and seriesPractical programme making adviceExplanations of key theoretical perspectives in television studies
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Plan Your Home With Feng ShuiBy JC_NoosaI have collected a few books on Feng Shui. however none quite as comprehensive and easy to follow as Ian Bruces "Plan Your Home With Feng Shui". I have to thank a very good friend for recommending it after she transformed her home and life. I am now excited about processing my own transformation in my home. and life!9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Dissatisfaction with "Plan Your Home with Feng Shui"By A CustomerOf all the books I have read on feng shui over the last four years. this is the WORST I have ever seen. The author continually tells readers to implement changes that are not sanctioned in feng shui. For example. he tells readers to use mirror tiles and design elaborate baths (pg. 160-161) even though experts (e.g.. Master Lam Kam Chuen. Lillian Too) say not to. He advocates placing the microwave in the Northwest (pg. 82). which represents poor feng shui (i.e.. "fire at heavens gate"). He also continually demonstrates an improper use of mirrors (e.g.. pgs. 41. 107. 130. 134). There are many other "feng shui cures" suggesed by the author which feng shui experts warn against doing because they will supposedly bring bad luck. I have read a number of basic feng shui books that I thought presented more trustworthy information than this one does.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great place to startBy A CustomerIf you dont want to spend 6 months or so learning Feng Shui. start with this book.Its the fundamentals. Its the jist of Feng Shui. It takes only 2 or 3 nights to read the whole book. It allows you to see what the principles of Feng Shui are. and then loosely apply it to your home.I have now read 4 books on this subject. and this is the only one I finished. I wish I would have found this book first.
