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Best Radio Reference

On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio
Now long out of print, John Dunning's Tune in Yesterday was the definitive one-volume reference on old-time radio broadcasting. Now, in On the Air , Dunning has completely rethought this classic work, reorganizing the material and doubling its coverage, to provide a richer and more informative account of radio's golden age. Mystery writer and radio talk show host Dunning has expertly compiled and organized a massive amount of research data on hundreds of radio shows aired from the 1920s through the 1960s. The entries, listed alphabetically by show title, each contain a treasure trove of information?broadcast dates, casts and personnel, anecdotes, special analyses, and a detailed overview of each show's background, format, and content. ?Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, NJ. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. As he did in Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Prentice Hall, 1976), Dunning here provides a storehouse of information about the people and programs of radio's Golden Age (1930s, 1940s, 1950s). Devotees of classic television shows may be surprised to find out that such programs as Father Knows Best , Our Miss Brooks , Queen for a Day , and Sky-King all started as radio programs.
Reviews
"Rather than replace "Tune in Yesterday" with this volume (or not buy "Tune in Tomorrow" at all), I'd advise people who are really into old-time radio to own both as companion pieces."
"There is no article in the book on any of the three (later four) broadcast companies - NBC (with its Red and Blue separate networks), CBS, Mutual and after 1943, ABC (which was the former Blue Network of NBC, forced to sell by anti trust legal action)."
"Very happy with my purchase."
"Very nostalgic for an old timer."
"John Dunning's book is amazingly comprehensive, but so are many other such assemblages of old-time radio data."
"I discovered this book while evaluating encyclopedic resources for my MLIS class; I could not put it down and bought it for my home library and as a gift for an avid radio enthusiast I knew would enjoy it!"
"For most of us today, it's hard to realize just how much good radio programming was available in the 1930s and 1940s, some of which has been preserved, and is available in places like archive.org because a small percentage of the old program records have survived."
"Interesting to find out that child voices were played by adults and black characters were played by whites."
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How to Analyze People: The Complete Guide to Body Language, Personality Types, Human Psychology and Speed Reading Anyone
Proven techniques for reading people through their words Tried and tested strategies for boosting your body language reading skills The importance of mastering people analyzing skills Powerful tips for reading other people’s behavior for developing sounder interpersonal relationships Telltale signs of deception, warmth, enthusiasm, flexibility and several others thoughts, feelings and emotions A complete body language cheat sheet with interpretations. Learn to take control of your and other people’s action by learning how to read and analyze people accurately that will result to a more rewarding, gratifying, and fulfilling life.
Reviews
"The book concentrates on opening the psychological ingredients that sort out the human identity."
"I have seen a lot of films and tv shows about that and always was wondering how people analyze other people."
"This book is one of the best book on How to Analyze People."
"The book encourages us to understand and admit why people have a behaves in a certain way and how to observe and assess them in a good way."
"This book is awesome."
"The author has written very well and base on a good researched."
"My favorite part was analyzing my own personality type."
"I gain so much information in this book."
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Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV (Non Technical Guide To Cord Cutting Book 1)
Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV sets itself apart by providing non-techs with over 110 pages of useful cord cutting information and a step-by-step guide to successful cord cutting. Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV explains how supplementing OTA TV with streaming media players like the Roku 4, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast, in combination with streaming media services like Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, HBO Now, Amazon Video and Sling TV, can create personalized, inexpensive options to bundled cable or satellite programming packages. If you are looking for a straightforward how-to manual to help you cut the cord, read Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV and to learn how to save money and start enjoying TV on your terms today!
Reviews
"I've already ordered a Mohu antenna which will have a trial run next week in my son's apartment."
"Roku 3 love the free "Crackle" channel; 3. Subscription to SlingTV (may upgrade to add HBO when that becomes available) and took advantage of their free Roku Stick offer (for MIL's TV)."
"I was thinking I wished someone had written something like this as I was crawling through the options one by one - and lucky for me, someone did."
"Applying the ideas in this book and purchasing some of the suggested products for two different homes has ended up saving a total of $2640 per year in Cable TV cost."
"Great, short overview of one way to simplify your life and still get what you need."
"Well written and informative in a language that makes it easy to understand."
"An excellent book for anyone who is considering going to a over the air antenna or who is interested in lowering the cost of TV."
"For the total newcomer to OTA use it provides many insights and links to more information."
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Best Arbitration, Negotiation & Mediation

How to Analyze People: The Complete Guide to Body Language, Personality Types, Human Psychology and Speed Reading Anyone
Proven techniques for reading people through their words Tried and tested strategies for boosting your body language reading skills The importance of mastering people analyzing skills Powerful tips for reading other people’s behavior for developing sounder interpersonal relationships Telltale signs of deception, warmth, enthusiasm, flexibility and several others thoughts, feelings and emotions A complete body language cheat sheet with interpretations. Learn to take control of your and other people’s action by learning how to read and analyze people accurately that will result to a more rewarding, gratifying, and fulfilling life.
Reviews
"The book concentrates on opening the psychological ingredients that sort out the human identity."
"I have seen a lot of films and tv shows about that and always was wondering how people analyze other people."
"This book is one of the best book on How to Analyze People."
"The book encourages us to understand and admit why people have a behaves in a certain way and how to observe and assess them in a good way."
"This book is awesome."
"The author has written very well and base on a good researched."
"My favorite part was analyzing my own personality type."
"I gain so much information in this book."
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Best Radio History & Criticism

White Line Fever: The Autobiography
During their forty-year history, Motörhead released over twenty albums, won a Grammy, and conquered the rock world with such songs as “Ace of Spades,” “Bomber,” and “Overkill.” Throughout the creation of this impressive discography, the Motörhead lineup saw many changes, but Lemmy was always firmly at the helm. Having been a member of the Rockin' Vicars, Opal Butterflies, and Hawkwind, he formed Motorhead, the legendary English heavy metal band. Kilmister has been credited as an enormous influence on the genres of rock, heavy metal, death metal, punk, and speed metal.
Reviews
"Read the book in a matter of hours with Motorhead in the ear buds the whole time (highly recommended)."
"Great book about an amazing icon and personality in the music world."
"what a career, props to the Lem for surviving the mayhem and never backing down!"
"Very good book."
"You will learn a few things: Lemmy doesn't keep track of how many drugs he took or how many women he slept with (there were LOTS of each), but he has a good time, and the craziness and chaos of touring with a heavy-metal band comes across loud and clear."
"From beginning to end it feels like Lemmy's in the room with you having a conversation."
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Best General Broadcasting

Bare Bones: I'm Not Lonely If You're Reading This Book
A touching, funny, heart-wrenching, and triumphant memoir from one of the biggest names in radio, the host of The Bobby Bones Show , one of the most listened-to drive time morning radio shows in the nation. Abandoned by his father at the age of five, Bobby saw the radio as his way out—a dream that came true in college when he went on air at the Henderson State University campus station broadcasting as Bobby Bones, while simultaneously starting The Bobby Bones Show at 105.9 KLAZ. Raised by an alcoholic single mother and an enterprising grandmother who taught him to shop at garage sales, play poker, and love music, Bobby spent his childhood in the hills and trailer parks of Mountain Pine, Arkansas. Full of stories from his childhood, his brushes with the best and the beautiful of music—hint: not all of them like him (oh well)—the hijinks and danger that have been a part of his journey, and rippling with his self-deprecating humor, Bare Bones is the heartfelt, honest tale of someone who has truly lived the American dream. Nationally, it is the biggest country music morning show in America, with an estimated audience of nearly five million listeners.
Reviews
"If youve been a listener for a while then you have heard most of the stories but it was also cool to get a glimpse into Bobby's head about what he was going through/feeling at certain times of his life .."
"I've been debating suggesting the book to a friend, because I constantly recommend the radio show to her, but I don't know how engaging the book is to someone who doesn't know BB through his radio show."
"Good book, most if not all the stories I had heard before but Bobby goes into more detail than on air."
"Loved all of the stories in the book, from growing up in a small Arkansas town, to how he got started in radio to meeting all the celebrities."
"I found myself getting lost in this book, feeling like I was reading my best friend's story. It only took me about a day and a half to finish this book but it was time well spent."
"This book truly touched my heart, as I too was a child of a teenage mom, and the thought that her live might have been better if I had not been born has crossed my mine a lot as I was growing up."
"He is vulnerable in telling his story and it's obvious that he is telling it to not only show the reader that they aren't alone out there, but he's telling it so he won't feel alone in his journey through life."
"Anyone who is looking for something; a sign, a message, an epiphany, an 'ah-ha moment' should take the time to read this book. Don't read it just because it's a #1 best seller, don't read it because someone has forced your hand, or you have given into peer pressure."
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