It is all but impossible to think of September 11th 2001 and not, at the same time, recall an image. The overwhelmingly visual coverage in the world's media pictured a spectacle of terror, from images of the collapsing towers, to injured victims and fatigued firefighters. In the days, weeks and months that followed, this vast collection of photographs continued to circulate relentlessly. This book investigates the psychological impact of those photographs on a stunned American audience. Drawing on trauma theory, this book asks whether the prolonged exposure of audience to photographs was cathartic or damaging. It explores how first the collective memory of the event was established in the American psyche and then argues that through repetitive use of the most powerful pictures, the culture industry created a dangerously simple 9/11 metanarrative. At the same time, people began to reclaim and use photography to process their own feelings, most significantly in 'communities' of photographic memorial websites. Such exercises were widely perceived as democratic and an aid to recovery. This book interrogates that assumption, providing a new understanding of how audiences see and process news photography in times of crisis.

It is all but impossible to think of September 11th 2001 and not, at the same time, recall an image. The overwhelmingly visual coverage in the world's media pictured a spectacle of terror, from images of the collapsing towers, to injured victims and fatigued firefighters. In the days, weeks and months that followed, this vast collection of photographs continued to circulate relentlessly. This book investigates the psychological impact of those photographs on a stunned American audience. Drawing on trauma theory, this book asks whether the prolonged exposure of audience to photographs was cathartic or damaging. It explores how first the collective memory of the event was established in the American psyche and then argues that through repetitive use of the most powerful pictures, the culture industry created a dangerously simple 9/11 metanarrative. At the same time, people began to reclaim and use photography to process their own feelings, most significantly in 'communities' of photographic memorial websites. Such exercises were widely perceived as democratic and an aid to recovery. This book interrogates that assumption, providing a new understanding of how audiences see and process news photography in times of crisis.

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context. Outlining the history and theory of photojournalism, this textbook explains its historical and contemporary development; who creates, selects and circulates images; and the ethics, aesthetics and politics of the practice. Carefully chosen, international case studies represent a cross section of key photographers, practices and periods within photojournalism, enabling students to understand the central questions and critical concepts. Illustrated with a range of photographs and case material, including interviews with contemporary photojournalists, this book is essential reading for students taking university and college courses on photography within a wide range of disciplines and includes an annotated guide to further reading and a glossary of terms to further expand your studies.

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context. Outlining the history and theory of photojournalism, this textbook explains its historical and contemporary development; who creates, selects and circulates images; and the ethics, aesthetics and politics of the practice. Carefully chosen, international case studies represent a cross section of key photographers, practices and periods within photojournalism, enabling students to understand the central questions and critical concepts. Illustrated with a range of photographs and case material, including interviews with contemporary photojournalists, this book is essential reading for students taking university and college courses on photography within a wide range of disciplines and includes an annotated guide to further reading and a glossary of terms to further expand your studies.

Artist Kate Abernethy is trying to put her life back together after the death of her boyfriend. At first, moving back in with her mother seems like a good way to sort out her finances and re-evaluate her life-instead it proves to be a minefield of doubt and recrimination. Floundering, she pushes herself to take new opportunities so she can rebuild her life and have a second chance at happiness.

Inside Out: Creating Work Environments that Lead to Exceptional Customer Service provides an entirely new way of working toward improved customer service. Rather than relying on outdated modes of customer service training, manuals, etc., it examines the work environment and provides guidance on creating it in a way that will naturally lead to great customer service, known as the "inside out" customer service approach. Authors Jeff Sullivan and Jennifer Good use the often amusing and unlikely story of Jeff's career as a backdrop to offering the reader a wealth of knowledge, insights, practical advice, and an entirely new way of working toward improved customer service. Jeffrey Sullivan toured for months at a time with his band playing honky tonks and sleazy bars full of dangerous people. One morning, in a dive hotel in New Mexico, he wakes up with the "a-ha " moment that will forever change his life: he wants to build a career with a great company. He begins fueling private jets at the Austin, Texas airport, then scrubs toilets on the night shift for Southwest Airlines, works his way into the chief development executive and eventually becomes one of the most sought after and successful customer service experts in the country. This is the #1 must-have resource for anyone looking to maximize his or her company's potential. Covering such concepts as making sure your employees fit their jobs and feel important, hiring for attitude, incorporating strategic values into your people practices, providing training rather than rulebooks, and creating an ownership attitude, the revolutionary "inside out" concept of customer service will assist in building a values-based organization that is specifically geared to organizational, bottom line success. Straightforward and eminently accessible, it approaches your business as an ecosystem, teaching you how to grow it exactly how you desire. A timely, incisive, and fundamental gold mine for anyone involved in hiring or employee management, Sullivan and Good's groundbreaking approach to the philosophy of human resources and employee management is a revelation. Best of all, the books takes just 90 minutes to read yet provides the specificity needed to build a positive and profitable business environment from the ground up. The authors purposefully get right to the point. Unlike other guides available that are driven by antiquated, static ideas of customer service interaction, Inside Out: Creating Work Environments that Lead to Exceptional Customer Service is the cutting edge of method and practicality whose humorous, straight forward, and accessible manner allows it to truly become a guide to radically change your company's culture. Revised June 2013

Mia Gentry is a self-professed high class Diva on a mission. After a few failed relationships, Mia is determined to find a man Fit to the Fifth. In this modern day dramedy Mia's search for a man spiritually, physically, mentally, financially, and emotionally fit takes her in a direction she never would have imagined. Mia's spiritually fit pastor turns out to be a smokin', cussin', cheatin' sex addict; her physically fit man is more concerned about his appearance than his health; she discovers that her mentally fit beau has Sybil tendencies; her financially fit man is tighter than the G-string on a bass fiddle; and her emotionally fit suitor is the biggest Drama King she has ever met. Despite their flaws, Mia discovers that looking at these seemingly unfit men causes her to look closer at herself and face her insecurities and hidden feelings. Fit to the Fifth is well-written, humorous, and soul searching. It's a fast and fun read that will make you laugh out loud. It speaks the truth about bad decisions, unexpected consequences, and pleasant surprises. It's one for the book club.