Dakers, Diane

Chronicles the life of fashion designer Vera Wang, discussing her childhood, skating career, drive for perfection, dress designs, and impact on the wedding industry.

Reveals Einstein's life story, and how his theories changed the way the universe is viewed.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president of South Africa.

Discusses the life of Elie Wiesel and his time as a Holocaust survivor, author, and human rights advocate.

"Describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about sports . . . Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change"--Publisher.

"Describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights . . . Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change"--Publisher.

Do you see people who look and talk like you in media? Are the people who have the most influence on you your age, gender, ethnicity, or even body type? How do we understand ourselves if we don t see ourselves represented in the world? Representation in Media takes a careful look at how point of view is crafted to represent the views and ideologies of just a portion of the population, and why lack of diversity in media should matter to us all.

In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective, sources of news, as well as bias and objectivity to help readers make informed choices about the accuracy of news and information. Readers will gain an understanding of what journalism is and how the medium can shape the message being presented.

Learn about the literary influences in American life from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Brielle steps into the role of principal cellist when her best friend is injured.