Crisis communication in a digital world provides an introduction to major crisis communication theories and issues management, using practical examples from Australia and New Zealand. The book examines how public relations can influence the nature of a crisis and the impact of its aftermath. It explores the role of PR specialists in different crisis situations - including natural disasters and morphing crises - and examines the challenges they face in a world where social media is a key source of communication. Readers are provided with an in-depth understanding of crisis communication and issues management through practical approaches, strategies and skills, wh ..

A collection of short, highly-hilarious tales about the times we leave the comfort-zone of our own nest in search of the corner deli, the Prada handbag or the farthest reaches of the planet. Travel writer Mark Sheehan and his many well-travelled friends share a laugh out loud in this little pocket book of fun. If you don't crack an ear-to-ear smile, or break out in a belly-roll of laughter pinch yourself to be sure the blood is still flowing. If you're reading the book on the plane, please try and remember, the people around YOU are trying to sleep The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound ..

America is a smorgasbord of attractions, events, accents, and landscapes - tasting the best of the USA is what this book is about. America Over Easy is an insider's guide to organizing a fabulous US vacation and hooks you up to the best of the best, the Americans have to offer - from national parks to camping spots, from free attractions to shopping malls and markets, from museums to road trips, and more. ..