In lively, down-to-earth narrative, "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reveals how she has kept her focus--and her sense of humor--in the competitive, often sexist world of political reporting. 16-page photo insert.

Niharika Singh is a well-known, hot-shot journalist with CBC News, and is the reigning queen of the Prime time news on Indian television. She is a smart, stubborn and fearless young woman who prefers to be a field correspondent and report live news even from troubled and dangerous regions. For a similar assignment, she arrives in the jungles of Jhungaru, Chattisgarh where an aspiring politician and an advocate of tribal rights, Subhendu Pal is kidnapped by the Naxals. Even weeks after his kidnapping, no ransom calls are received. Niharika along with her team of Rajat- the cameraman and Renu- her assistant set out for the dangerous jungles to uncover the truth. The three of them are ambushed when they set foot in Naxal territory, leading to kidnapping of Niharika. In the naxal village, she chances upon Subhendu and being a daredevil, she decides to run away with Subhendu. What follows is their dramatic departure facilitated by a naxalite, their struggle in the forest, Niharika's fights with the Naxals, the slowly brewing chemistry between her and the naxal, and their ambush by the naxalites. Do they survive their encounter with the naxal bullets? Do they live to tell the tale? What happens to the love story between Niharika and the naxal? Would they meet again after being separated? Would they ever be able to spend a happily-ever-after? This is a highly engrossing story with several twists and turns in the right places. The central characters have been nicely sketched and the story moves at a great pace. The suspense in the plot contribute significantly to the story, making it highly readable. Read this book for embarking on a thrilling ride in the jungles of Jhungaru!

Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing, 7th Edition is the leading book covering all aspects of writing and reporting the news. It identifies the key concepts and terms readers need to know in the news gathering and dissemination process, and provides practical, real-world advice for operating in the modern day newsroom. New to the seventh Edition are profiles of working journalists who give readers a glimpse into the working life of modern reporters, producers, and directors. This new edition also covers important aspects of the use of social media, drone journalism, and digital technology. A new chapter on portfolio development will assist readers in developing the skills to advance in their careers. The text has also been updated to reflect new industry standards in modes of information gathering and delivery, writing style, and technology. Additional features include: Key words at the start of every chapter, identifying important terms and definitions; End of chapter summaries, which allows readers to review the chapter’s main points; "Text Your Knowledge", which helps readers quiz themselves on important concepts; Chapter-by-chapter exercises, which readers can apply to a chapter’s themes; A companion website featuring video tutorials of necessary skills for journalists, including how to arrange lighting structures, how to hold a microphone, and how to properly conduct an interview.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Managing Television News provides a practical introduction to the television news producer, one of the most significant and influential roles in a newscast. Recognizing the need for formal training in this key role, authors B. William Silcock, Don Heider, and Mary T. Rogus have combined their expertise and experience to shape this essential resource on the responsibilities, demands, and rewards of the news producer position. Their book provides a strategic approach to producing newscasts and serves as an in-depth guide to creating quality, audience-friendly newscasts working within the realistic limitations of most newsrooms. It helps the student and the professional producer sort through the various deadline-driven challenges of creating a 30-minute newscast. Filled with real-world examples and advice from news directors, producers, and anchors currently in the business, and photographs illustrating the varied perspectives in the position, Managing Television News provides critical skill sets to help resolve ethical dilemmas, as well as keen and fresh insights on how to win the ratings without compromising news quality. Career concerns are also addressed. This resource is a pioneering book for the professional television newsroom and the individual reader interested in starting or expanding a producing career. It is an excellent text for the college classroom, as its structure fits neatly into a semester schedule, and it is a must-have resource for both seasoned and novice producers, as well as students in broadcast news.

"De-westernising journalism studies in an intelligent way, this book deserves to be read around the world."---Professor James Curran, Goldsmiths, University of London, United Kingdom --

From the mind behind Steins;Gate, Chaos;Head, Robotics;Notes, and Chaos;Child! Now a hit anime, too! --Q: Do you believe in ghosts? A: Of course not! Yuta Gamon, a young boy who lives in Kichijoji, runs an Occult-related blog called "Kirikiri Basara". He spends his days dreaming of making a fortune off his affiliate links. Suddenly, Yuta's blog brings together the fate of nine strangers, as what starts off as a tiny feeling that something's wrong develops into a case that goes beyond imagination. Black magic, the afterlife, psychics, fortune-telling, other dimensions, prophecies, hypnosis, urban legends... The second volume in the Occultic;Nine series!