Covering the political and electoral process demands that political reporters thoroughly understand the process by which candidates run for office, political parties work, elections are held, the public policy agenda is shaped and how Americans select those who govern. But Covering Politics is more than candidates, parties, and elections. It’s the regulation of the process, political advertising, spin, media manipulation, non-traditional parties and candidates, non-partisan offices, and the role of polling and other public opinion research. 
Author Rob Armstrong discusses the process as well as the day-to-day operation of political organizations, campaigns, strategists, consultants, pollsters, and the role of the reporters covering them all. The book probes the potential pitfalls that lurk for unsuspecting or naive reporters. Yet most of all, Covering Politics focuses on covering politics. In four insightful chapters throughout the book, Armstrong gives a “Roadmap for Reporters.” These “Roadmaps” discuss reportorial problems likely to be encountered and offer strategies, techniques, and tactics for better, more complete coverage. As an added bonus, more than a dozen interviews are included from noted reporters, politicians, and academics, both inside and outside Washington, D.C. These reporting veterans share their real-world experience and practical, hard-nosed advice. Conversations with veteran political reporters include: <ul> <li>Bob Schieffer 
</li> <li>David Broder 
</li> <li>Jamie Dupree 
</li> <li>Brit Hume 
</li> <li>Brian Lamb 
</li> <li>Elaine Povich 
</li> <li>Candy Crowley 
</li> <li>Marvin Kalb</li> </ul>
 Covering Politics: A Handbook for Journalists is the ideal resource for current and future reporters before they hit the campaign trail. .

Covering Politics: A Handbook for Journalists

Reference

Armstrong, Rob

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Blackwell Pub.

Covering Government: A Civics Handbook for Journalists is the only single source of quick and concise information on the workings of American government at all levels. Spurred by recent, highly charged political events such as the contested Presidential election, Armstrong, a 25-year CBS News radio and television correspondent, has compiled the information journalists need to understand and report the stories that are breaking all around them. Covering Government is, above all, an invaluable tool -- portable, user-friendly, and with enough text to cover each subject without becoming a scholarly tome. Through annotated listings, comparative tables, and explanatory text, the author employs an array of methods to present the key information on governmental processes at federal, state, and local levels. Ideal for working newspeople in all media, Covering Government also serves as a secondary text and resource for students in journalism and political science.

Covering Government: A Civics Handbook for Journalists

Humor & Entertainment

Radio

Wiley/Blackwell

In order to get value out of your data warehouse environment you need to drive actions, and then measure the results of those actions. At the same time, when you undertake action, your company grows from understanding the shortcomings inherent in the process. If the data warehouse is designed and implemented on elements that are guaranteed to change you will create an environment that is unable to change. Conversely, if you design based on elements that are guaranteed not to change, you will encourage and increase the rate of change. This is one of the critical messages. IT must first enable an environment that will allow the business community to evolve. It is an ever-lasting circle of evolution to, and through action. In this easy to follow format, Rob and Dan lay out the critical steps to the evolution and the major tar pits to avoid on the way.

Evolving Through Action: Maximizing Business Returns By Driving Action From the Data Warehouse

Business & Money

Higgins, Dan

Management & Leadership

Robert Armstrong

This isn’t where Nick Owen thought he would be by this point in life. He used to be a busy web programmer. Now he spends most of his energy trying to stop his three-year-old twins from playing in a dirty sand pit. Nick thinks of himself as Daddy 3.0, a stay-at-home-dad—but he just wasn’t programmed for this.
He must navigate a new world of jungle gyms and playdates while supporting his surgeon wife. He tries his best to be there for the twins, but he can’t stop making a mess of things. He’s just about nearing the end of his rope when the Swing Incident happens. The Swing Incident, spoken of in hushed tones around Nick’s New York City apartment building, has caused the resident queen bee, nicknamed “Supermom,” to declare him an enemy for life. No matter what Nick does to get back into Supermom’s good graces, he fails spectacularly.
Now Nick’s going to have to learn to fight fire with fire and become the best superparent on the block. This hilarious new book by Rob Armstrong chronicles one man’s journey into the world of modern fatherhood—one botched haircut, playground fight, and dirty diaper at a time.

Daddy 3.0: A Comedy of Errors

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Gear Press

Ireland is Europeï¿½s hottest golfing destination and one of the most popular golf venues for Americans eager to sample the emerald links. In his third edition, Armstrong revisits old courses that have undergone revision or expansion and uncovers the best of Irelandï¿½s new golf clubs. He also reviews several new hotels and restaurants that cater to golfers and are near some of Irelandï¿½s finest fairways. Courses designed by such golf greats as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson are included.

Golfing in Ireland: The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers

Travel

Europe

Pelican Pub Co Inc

Sisters of the Sword (an Old Spy thriller)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Independently published

The frighteningly furious fighting game crossover comes to its chaotic conclusion, as the demonic Jedah’s master plan threatens not only the World Warriors and the Night Warriors, but the universe itself! Collects Issues #5-8 of the Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers comic series, including bonus stories and variant covers.

Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers Vol.2: Dimensions of Darkness (STREET FIGHTER VS DARKSTALKERS TP)

Computers & Technology

Siu-Chong, Ken

Games & Strategy Guides

Udon Entertainment

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