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True story : what reality TV says about us / by Lindemann, Danielle J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-322) and index."Don't be all, like, uncool" (the self) -- "Here for all the right reasons" (couples) -- "Not here to make friends" (groups) -- "Kim is always late" (families) -- "Sparkle, baby!" -- (childhood) -- "I question your taste level" (class) -- "Who gon' check me, boo?" (race) -- "We're all born naked ..." (gender) -- "Food, a drink, and a gay" (sexuality) -- "Bad boys, bad boys" (deviance)"A sociological study of reality TV that explores its rise as a culture-dominating medium-and what the genre reveals about our attitudes toward race, gender, class, and sexuality"--
Subjects: Reality television programs; Television programs;
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The homewreckers : a novel / by Andrews, Mary Kay,1954-author.;
"Summer begins with Mary Kay Andrews, in this delightful summer read about flipping houses, and finding true love. Hattie Kavanaugh went to work helping clean up restored homes for Kavanaugh & Son Restorations at eighteen; married the boss's son at twenty; and was only twenty-five when her husband, Hank, was killed in a motorcycle accident. Broken hearted, but determined to continue the business of their dreams, she takes the life insurance money, buys a small house in a gentrifying neighborhood, flips it, then puts the money into her next project. But that house is a disaster and a money-loser, which rocks her confidence for years to come. Then, Hattie gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: star in a beach house renovation reality show called The Homewreckers, cast against a male lead who may be a love interest, or may be the ultimate antagonist. It's a question of who will flip, and who will flop, and will Hattie ever get her happily-ever-after. Filled with Mary Kay Andrews's trademark wit, warmth, junking trips, and house porn, The Homewreckers is a summer beach delight."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Grief; Man-woman relationships; Reality television programs; Dwellings;
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The bizarre world of reality television / by Lenig, Stuart.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Transformation: self-improvement, home improvement, and makeovers -- Competition and talent programming: chefs, singers, survivors, and every man for himself -- Friends, family, and frenemies: personal lives of people -- Finding the one(s): dating, matchmakers, and hooking up -- International reality television: America's reach -- Conclusion: reality's future.Explores the bizarre and highly controversial world of reality television, including its early history, wide variety of subject matter, and social implications. Explains why reality television plays such a large role in popular culture and why it is so representative of American society in the 21st century. Contextualizes reality television as a postmodernist form of new media that has vastly altered the landscape of traditional television programming. Examines the phenomenon of reality programming in the context of the history of radio and television broadcasting as it originated in the U.S. market. Answers the common question, "Why would anyone want to watch this show?" by describing and analyzing the reason for a specific program's construction, and often, success, within the framework of audience study findings.
Subjects: Reality television programs;
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One perfect couple / by Ware, Ruth,author.;
"Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctoral research has fizzled out, she's pretty sure they won't extend her contract, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren't going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, One Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him. A whirlwind audition process later, Lyla find herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples--Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joel and Romi, and Conor and Zana--in order to win a cash prize. But not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start to go wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to contact the crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla finds that this game show is all too real--and the stakes are life or death"--
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Couples; Man-woman relationships; Islands; Actors; Survival; Reality television programs;
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A tale of two cookies / by Calder, Eve,author.;
"Pastry chef Kate McGuire is loving life on the laid-back island of Coral Cay, Florida. As junior partner in a bakery renowned for luscious desserts--especially her cookies--life is pretty sweet. So when an old friend arrives and announces a spur-of-the-moment beach wedding, that's just the icing on the wedding cake. But the groom vanishes right as a television crew descends on the town to film a hot, new realty show. Is there a connection? Is her friend Desiree somehow involved? Or did groom Judson simply get cold feet? The bride and groom were paired better than warm cookies and cold milk, so Kate doesn't buy it. As the show's cast runs amok on the island and the investigation into Judson's disappearance heats up, Kate and her pal Maxi, along with town dog Oliver, will brave the rambunctious world of reality TV and a wedding weekend gone awry, in an all-out effort to find the missing groom."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Women cooks; Bakers; Islands; Weddings; Missing persons; Reality television programs;
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The Hunger Games : Mockingjay, part 2 / by Lawrence, Francis,film director.; Craig, Peter,1969-screenwriter.; Strong, Danny,1974-screenwriter.; Jacobson, Nina,film producer.; Kilik, Jon,film producer.; Collins, Suzanne,film producer,screenwriter.; Foster, Jan,film producer.; Drake, Joe,film producer.; Shearmur, Allison,film producer.; Lawrence, Jennifer,1990-actor.; Hutcherson, Josh,actor.; Hemsworth, Liam,1990-actor.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; Banks, Elizabeth,1974-actor.; Moore, Julianne,actor.; Hoffman, Philip Seymour,1967-2014,actor.; Wright, Jeffrey,actor.; Tucci, Stanley,actor.; Sutherland, Donald,1935-actor.; Shields, Willow,2000-actor.; Claflin, Sam,1986-actor.; Malone, Jena,1984-actor.; Howard, James Newton,composer (expression); Willems, Jo(Cinematographer),director of photography.; Messina, Philip,production designer.; Bell, Alan Edward,editor of moving image work.; Yoshikawa, Mark,editor of moving image work.; Mueller, Bart,costume designer.; Swanson, Kurt,costume designer.; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Collins, Suzanne.Mockingjay.; Lions Gate Films,presenter,production company.; Color Force (Firm),production company.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital, 2.0 Dolby Digital audio optimized for late-night listening.Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone.Director of photography, Jo Willems ; production designer, Philip Messina ; editors, Alan Edward Bell, Mark Yoshikawa ; costume designers, Kurt and Bart ; music by James Newton Howard ; executive producers, Suzanne Collins, Jan Foster, Joe Drake, Allison Shearmur.MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense sequences of violence and action and for some thematic material.Katniss realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival; they are for the future. With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends, including Gale, Finnick and Peeta, Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her.[Disc 1.] Main feature -- [disc 2.] Bonus features.
Subjects: Science fiction films.; Action and adventure films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dystopian films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Insurgency; Survival; Girls; Interpersonal relations; Courage; Dissenters; Revolutions; Reality television programs;
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The Hunger Games / by Collins, Suzanne,author.; Sequel:Collins, Suzanne.Catching fire.;
810In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.Golden Duck Award, 2009
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Survival; Reality television programs; Television game shows; Interpersonal relations; Contests; Young women; Sisters; Dystopias;
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Sadie on a plate / by Elliot, Amanda,author.;
"A chef's journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy. Sadie is a rising star in the trendy Seattle restaurant scene. Her dream is to create unique, modern, and mouthwatering takes on traditional Jewish recipes. But after a public breakup with her boss, a famous chef, she is sure her career is over-until she lands a coveted spot on the next season of her favorite TV show, Chef Supreme. On the plane to New York, Sadie has sizzling chemistry with her seatmate, Luke, but tells him that she won't be able to contact him for the next six weeks. They prolong their night with a spontaneous, magical dinner before parting ways. Or so she thinks. When she turns up to set the next day, she makes a shocking discovery about who Luke is.... If Sadie wants to save her career by winning Chef Supreme, she's going to have to ignore the simmering heat between her and Luke. But how long can she do that before the pot boils over?"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Romance fiction.; Cooks; Man-woman relationships; Reality television programs; Food on television; Jewish cooking; Cooking;
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Bullies and mean girls in popular culture / by Oppliger, Patrice A.;
The numerous anti-bullying programs in schools across the United States have done little to reduce the number of reported bullying instances. One reason for this is that little attention has been paid to the role of the media and popular culture in adolescents' bullying and mean-girl behavior. This book addresses media role models in television, film, picture books, and the Internet in the realm of bullying and relational aggression. It highlights portrayals with unproductive strategies that lead to poor resolutions or no resolution at all. Young viewers may learn ineffective, even dangerous, ways of handling aggressive situations. Victims may feel discouraged when they are unable to handle the situation as easily as in media portrayals. They may also feel their experiences are trivialized by comic portrayals. Entertainment programming, aimed particularly at adolescents, often portray adults as incompetent or uncaring and include mean-spirited teasing. In addition, overuse of the term "bully" and defining all bad behavior as "bullying" may dilute the term and trivialize the problem. -- From publisher's website.Includes bibliographical references and index.Bullies and the media -- Mean girls and the media -- Film bullies -- Film mean girls -- Television bullies -- Television mean girls -- Television sitcoms -- Glee's bullies and mean girls -- Documentaries and talk shows -- Television reality shows -- Children's programs -- Children's literature -- Alternative media -- Pro-social and anti-bullying messages -- Analysis and recommendations.
Subjects: Bullies in mass media.; Bullying; Mass media and girls.; Girls in popular culture.;
© [2013], McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
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Obesity : your questions answered / by Selby, Christine L. B.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is BMI, and how is it measured? -- What are the different BMI classifications, and how many Americans fall into each one? -- What is binge eating disorder (BED)? -- What is yo-yo dieting? -- What is metabolic syndrome? -- What are the "thin-ideal" and the "muscular-ideal"? -- What is anti-fat bias? -- What is the fat acceptance movement and Health at Every Size®? -- What lifestyle factors can contribute to obesity? -- What part does genetics play in whether or not someone is obese? -- Are there other biological factors that contribute to obesity? -- How can repeated dieting impact an individual's weight? -- How can socioeconomic status affect weight? -- How does race/ethnicity affect weight? -- How does age affect weight? -- How does food availability affect weight? -- Whate role do medications play in an individual's weight? -- What medical conditions might affect someone's weight? -- Do obese people lack willpower? -- What diseases are linked to obesity? -- What mental health issues are linked to obesity? -- How does obesity affect one's relationships with family and friends? -- What are the costs to society at large due to obesity? -- Do insurance companies change healthcare coverage depending on whether or not someone is obese? -- Do obese people live shorter lives? -- What lifestyle changes can someone make who is obese? -- What types of counseling or psychotherapy are used to treat obesity? -- How effective is counseling or psychotherapy in treating obesity? -- What types of medications are used to treat obesity? -- How effective are weight-loss medications? -- What are the different types of weight-loss or bariatric surgery? -- How effective is bariatric surgery? -- Should someone who is obese pursue treatment of their obesity if they are not experiencing any adverse health effects? -- What effect do anti-fat bias and discrimination have on the emotional health of an obese individual? -- How do anti-fat bias and discrimination affect the healthcare of obese individuals? -- What effect do anti-fat bias and discrimination have on children's academic performance? -- What effect do governmental programs and campaigns have on obesity? -- What responsibility do public services have to to accommodate people who are obese? -- What effect do weight-loss related television reality shows have on obesity? -- How are schools addressing obesity and the bullying of obese children? -- Does pursuing the culturally expected body type affect obesity? -- What effect do "love your body" campaigns have on obesity? -- Should obestiy be considered a disease? -- Case studies.This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers makes it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight.
Subjects: Obesity; Body weight; Obesity; Self-care, Health; Obesity.;
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