John McGuire

Sportscasting in the Digital Age: More than the Game is a much-needed textbook that not only dives deep into the “how to” of sports play-by-play, but also gives students a broader understanding of the sports media industry and how to find their place in an ultra-competitive business. It covers a range of topics, including: The roles of the sportscasterPreparing for game dayUnique aspects of calling specific sportsCalling the game for both radio and televisionConducting interviewsNegotiating contracts and working with advertisersHow to be “the face” of the teamFeaturing breakout sections with expert insight from leaders in the field—including Cubs announcer Pat Hughes and ESPN/ABC’s Dusty Dvoracek—and profiles of great interviewers such as the late Jack Buck and ESPN host and reporter Marty Smith, Sportscasting in the Digital Age is full of practical guidance and behind-the-scenes details that will prepare the next generation of sportscasters for success.

Sportscasting in the Digital Age: More than the Game is a much-needed textbook that not only dives deep into the “how to” of sports play-by-play, but also gives students a broader understanding of the sports media industry and how to find their place in an ultra-competitive business. It covers a range of topics, including: The roles of the sportscasterPreparing for game dayUnique aspects of calling specific sportsCalling the game for both radio and televisionConducting interviewsNegotiating contracts and working with advertisersHow to be “the face” of the teamFeaturing breakout sections with expert insight from leaders in the field—including Cubs announcer Pat Hughes and ESPN/ABC’s Dusty Dvoracek—and profiles of great interviewers such as the late Jack Buck and ESPN host and reporter Marty Smith, Sportscasting in the Digital Age is full of practical guidance and behind-the-scenes details that will prepare the next generation of sportscasters for success.

Longleaf pine forests are an iconic forest of the southeastern United States. Although these forests were often called “pine barrens” by early explorers and colonists, they were far from barren. Frequent and low-intensity surface fires are fueled by the unique plant diversity of the forest itself and serve as the catalyst that perpetuates the ecosystem on which many rare species depend. With this guide, authors John McGuire, Carol Denhof, and Byron Levan reveal the forest’s unique characteristics by shining a light on its inhabitants, the ecological processes that are necessary for their survival, and how we as humans play a role in shaping this ecosystem. Covering a wide range of topics, such as the anatomy of the longleaf tree, its history (and revival), and the surrounding fauna and flora, the authors provide the general reader with a thorough understanding of a forest that used to stretch as far as the eye could see. They claim that although the remnants of this once-great longleaf pine forest exist, they are often just a reminder of its former majesty, only recognizable to the informed observer. The Forest That Fire Made is dedicated to introducing the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts to many of the unique animals and plants that their ancestors would have known. This guide includes three hundred color images of the flora and fauna that make longleaf pine forests their habitat and more than forty detailed drawings that document the most common species of animals, plants, and insects found there. It also describes more than forty longleaf pine forests to visit in nine southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. In these preserved areas (many of which are publicly accessible), one can still experience the majesty of these once-dominant ecological communities.

Heresy of RotGreetings children of the grave... and happy Frog-O-Weeeeeen It is I, your host and guide into the unknown... SAM HAIN Won't you join me? Tonight's entry into the unknown brings you a tale of woe from the Wilderland's frontier A shadowy cult preys on the folk of the unsuspecting town of Fetterwald, as a supernatural terror stalks the cornfields. And what lies within the lonely grave of Doctor Coffin? A ruined manse holds a dark secret while a horror beyond imagining wakes in a nightmarish dream world. Will your characters be too late to stop it? Now lie back in your coffins and enjoy a sip of this frogalicious witch's brew; it's sure to absolutely petrify your nerves

Heresy of RotGreetings children of the grave... and happy Frog-O-Weeeeeen It is I, your host and guide into the unknown... SAM HAIN Won't you join me? Tonight's entry into the unknown brings you a tale of woe from the Wilderland's frontier A shadowy cult preys on the folk of the unsuspecting town of Fetterwald, as a supernatural terror stalks the cornfields. And what lies within the lonely grave of Doctor Coffin? A ruined manse holds a dark secret while a horror beyond imagining wakes in a nightmarish dream world. Will your characters be too late to stop it? Now lie back in your coffins and enjoy a sip of this frogalicious witch's brew; it's sure to absolutely petrify your nerves

Heresy of RotGreetings children of the grave... and happy Frog-O-Weeeeeen It is I, your host and guide into the unknown... SAM HAIN Won't you join me? Tonight's entry into the unknown brings you a tale of woe from the Wilderland's frontier A shadowy cult preys on the folk of the unsuspecting town of Fetterwald, as a supernatural terror stalks the cornfields. And what lies within the lonely grave of Doctor Coffin? A ruined manse holds a dark secret while a horror beyond imagining wakes in a nightmarish dream world. Will your characters be too late to stop it? Now lie back in your coffins and enjoy a sip of this frogalicious witch's brew; it's sure to absolutely petrify your nerves