(2000) By Kristina Boone, Kansas State University; Terry Meisenbach, USDA; and Mark Tucker, Ohio State University. The book features chapters on agricultural communication history, research and trends, as well as trends in agriculture and their impact on the field. The book also offers professional perspectives to spur critical thinking among students. Published by Iowa State University Press. Order from ISU press (journalism book section http://store.yahoo.com/isupress/0813821576.html).

Communicators Guide for Federal, State, Regional, and Local Communicators

(2000) By the Federal Communicators Network. This 64-page handy reference guide includes help for anyone who communicates. A section on the latest communication trends includes advice about the changing media landscape and the Internet. Another section gives help for working with the media. There is also practical advice for writing communication plans, strategic planning, crisis communications and measuring your effectiveness. A large "How To" section gives practical tips on writing, satellite media tours, newsletters, marketing, meetings, speeches and dealing with disabilities. The Communicators Guide is available at www.fcn.gov. Free printed copies are available from Marci Hilt at mhilt@ustr.gov.

Developing The Third World: A Communication Approach

(1997) By Robert A. Agunga, Associate Professor, Ohio State University. This book offers university students, development practitioners, policymakers and scholars comprehensive information on development experience over the last 50 years, identifying the pitfalls and suggesting ways they could be overcome. Contact Robert A. Agunga at agunga.1@osu.edu.