Mass Communication
A Consolidated History of Media (click for details)
by Stephen D. Perry, Ph.D.

This book was written to be used as a supplement to other introductory texts like those by Vivian, Baran, Straabhaar & LaRose, Turow, DeFleur & Dennis and many others. When studying mass media, understanding history informs our expectations about the future.

Journalism
FeatureWriting.Net (click for details)
by Michael R. Smith, Ph.D.

For the experienced or novice writer, this book will add to your tool box as an author. This text is a perfect text for courses emphasizing magazine writing, freelance writing, and featurewriting in general. It is also an excellent handbook for the professional or aspiring writer.