When eighteen-year-old Bill Dodd dived into the Maranoa River his life changed in an instant. This young larrikin had enjoyed many adventures as a stockman on a remote cattle station; now he was a quadriplegic. His boxing, running and football days were over, and he would never ride his beloved horses again. Bill's story begins with a high-spirited childhood in smalltown Queensland, a time of youthful humour and energy. The sudden death of his stockman father affects Bill deeply and he reb...

As audiences avoid negative news and public risk perceptions fracture across polarized media ecologies, journalists are being called upon to tell engaging and optimistic stories about the future. Consequently, solutions journalism has moved from the margins to the global mainstream, resulting in a plurality of new solutions-focused practices. Solutions Journalism: News at the Intersection of Hope, Leadership, and Expertise explores the professional dynamics and tensions concerning solution...

Larry Farmer was a player, assistant coach, and head coach at UCLA, so his ties to the school and its illustrious basketball program are incredibly strong. UCLA will go out of their way to help promote the book through their publicity and social media channels and will host a major book signing event at the UCLA bookstore.For the first time anywhere, Farmer reveals the truth about why and how he resigned as head coach of the Bruins only days after signing a two-year extension. This...