From award-winning Boston Herald sports columnist Steve Buckley comes Wicked Good Year, an insightful, celebratory look at Boston’s mega-successful 2007-2008 sports season, during which the Red Sox swept the World Series, the Patriots went undefeated during the regular season, and the Celtics won the NBA Championship. Wicked Good Year looks at the three teams through the eyes of the players, coaches, and team personnel and also a variety of personalities and fans, showing how these teams worked together to shed their city’s “Loserville” image and transform it into the capital of sports.

Wicked Good Year: How The Red Sox, Patriots, & Celtics Turned The Hub Of The Universe Into The Capital Of Sports

Buckley, Steve

It Books/harpercollins Publishers

Participatory development and government accountability depend in part on the existence of media that provide broad access to information from varied sources and that equip and encourage people to raise and debate issues and develop public opinion. Conducive policies, laws, and regulations are essential for media to develop that are independent and widely accessible and that enable the expression of diverse perspectives and sources of information. Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability presents a framework to inform analysis of existing policies and support the development of a vigorous media sector, with a particular emphasis on broadcasting. It focuses on broadcasting because that is the medium with the greatest potential to reach and involve society at large, including the most disadvantaged and illiterate segments of society in developing countries. Information on good practices in broadcasting policy is in demand in countries of every region―particularly in countries that are opening their economies, democratizing, and decentralizing public service delivery. This book provides development practitioners with a wide overview of the key policy and regulatory issues involved in supporting freedom of information and expression and enabling development of a pluralistic, independent, and robust broadcasting sector. Policy, regulation, capacity, and institutional development are important development levers that shape the ownership, content, and social impacts of broadcasting systems. The guide shows the importance of enabling a mix of ownership and uses, commonly classified in terms of commercial, public service, and community broadcasting, that serves the public interest. With the guidance of this book, broadcasting policy and regulation can be tackled as a mainstream development topic, with important consequences for government transparency, government accountability, and enabling disadvantaged constituencies to voice their concerns and press for action. This book is the World Bank's first publication presenting good practices from around the world in media and broadcasting policy and regulation and complements existing work in governance, public sector reform, and access to information. It is a useful tool for policymakers, reform managers, development practitioners, and students alike. "Most books on the state of broadcasting in the third world tend either to lament the lack of governance, accountability and competence, or to speak down to their readers. This book is part of a new generation that acknowledges ability and a willingness to move forward into the twenty-first century with integrity and imagination. It is not patronizing, and it is certainly not boring. It focuses on really useful approaches to setting up, sustaining, and governing broadcasting systems across the world. This is an excellent book whose combination of sound scholarship and intelligent advice will be welcomed by policymakers and broadcasters alike. It is relevant, interesting, and a jolly good read." ---Ruth Teer-Tomaselli, UNESCO Chair in Communication for Southern Africa, Culture, Communication and Media Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal 
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Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability: A Public Interest Approach to Policy, Law, and Regulation (The New Media World)

Mendel, Toby

Duer, Kreszentia M.

Siochru, Sean O

Business & Money

University of Michigan Press

Participatory development and government accountability depend in part on the existence of media that provide broad access to information from varied sources and that equip and encourage people to raise and debate issues and develop public opinion. Conducive policies, law, and regulations are essential for media to develop that are independent and widely accessible and that enable the expression of diverse perspectives and sources of information. 'Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability' presents a framework to inform analysis of existing policies and support the development of a vigorous media sector, with a particular emphasis on broadcasting. It focuses on broadcasting because that is the medium with the greatest potential to reach and involve society at large, including the most disadvantaged and illiterate segments of society in developing countries. Information on good practices in broadcasting policy is in demand in countries of every region--particularly in countries that are opening their economies, democratizing, and decentralizing public service delivery.This book provides development practitioners with a wide overview of the key policy and regulatory issues involved in supporting freedom of information and expression and enabling development of a pluralistic, independent, and robust broadcasting sector. Policy, regulation, capacity, and institutional development are important development levers that shape the ownership, content, and social impacts of broadcasting systems. The guide shows the importance of enabling a mix of ownership and uses, commonly classified in terms of commercial, public service, and community broadcasting, that serves the public interest. With the guidance of this book, broadcasting policy and regulation can be tackled as a mainstream development topic, with important consequences for government transparency, government accountability, and enabling disadvantaged constituencies to voice their concerns and press for action.This book is the World Bank's first publication presenting good practices from around the work in media and broadcasting policy and regulation and complements existing work in governance, public sector reform, and access to information. It is a useful toll for policymakers, reform managers, development practitioners, and students alike.

Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability: A Public Interest Approach to Policy, Law, and Regulation

Raboy, Marc

Price, Monroe

Duer, Kreszentia

Press, University of Michigan

Economics

World Bank Publications

Blackbear the Pirate

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Seastory Pr

Every Boston fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them--picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in Beantown! Veteran Boston sportswriters Steve Buckley and Jim Caple take you inside the 100 best debates in Boston sports. Covering the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins and beyond, every question you want to debate is here--as well as a few surprises. Arguments include: Who was the greatest Boston athlete ever: Russell, Bird or Brady? Boston: Football town or baseball town? Was freezing Ted Williams really all that crazy? The greatest clutch performer in Bruins history: Was it Orr, or was it...? Which Yankees loss was more painful? Dent or Boone? Who was better, Ted or DiMaggio?

The Best Boston Sports Arguments: The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Boston Fans

Caple, James

Humor & Entertainment

Sourcebooks

This offering in the continuing "Where Have You Gone?" series focuses on the lost heroes and fan favorites from Boston Red Sox baseball history.

Boston Red Sox: Where Have You Gone?

History

Americas

Sports Pub

The gang's all here as Blackbear the Pirate and his all-bear mates — Calico, Izzy Paws, Le-Kidd, and other cuddly characters — are back for their fourth seafaring adventure. In search of riches, Blackbear follows clues from a mysterious treasure map to sail the Annie to the Lost Key Reef in the Caribbean Sea. In a wonderful and surprising finale, the crew discovers that some things are more valuable than gold and gems. Includes Free 3-D Magic Action™ App! With this cool new app, you can: • Watch the characters come alive in 3-D action! • Listen to the story read aloud in English, Spanish, or your own voice! • Enjoy exciting virtual reality panoramic views! Try it for free at www.blackbearmagicbook.com!

The Treasure Hunt: A Blackbear the Pirate Adventure

Fastpencil Premiere

Join Blackbear the Pirate as he sails about the high seas in search of fun and excitement in his great ship, the Annie, with his all-bear pirate crew, including Calico, Izzy Paws, Le-Kidd, Pauly the Parrot, Barty, and Bonnie. In this first swashbuckling tale, Blackbear sets sail in search of the cave of the great Pirate King, Bearfoot, who lives on the mysterious island of Bearataria. It's nonstop pirate adventure for the buccaneer in all of us. Includes Free 3-D Magic Action™ App! With this cool new app, you can: • Watch the characters come alive in 3-D action! • Listen to the story read aloud in English, Spanish, or your own voice! • Enjoy exciting virtual reality panoramic views! Try it for free at www.blackbearmagicbook.com!

Blackbear the Pirate (A Blackbear the Pirate Adventure)

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