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Author
Publisher
Scribe UK
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When 'The Elements of Style' and 'On Writing Well' were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average adult receives over 100 emails and tens of text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gaining a busy reader's...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Written with both family and professional carers in mind, this book clearly explains what happens to communication as dementia progresses, how this may affect an individual's memory, language and senses, and how carers might need to adapt their approach as a result.
Author
Publisher
Janice Kielty Ross
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In agreeing with Geertz's claim that culture is experiential (1973), I aim to present an interpretation of a lived experience. It is an autoethnographic reflection of my experience as a volunteer radio host for the community radio station on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. At the heart of my argument is spoken language and its meaning. From a selection of themes of transcribed lifestory interviews, I aim to show that culture,...
Author
Series
Animal Science volume 2
Language
English
Description
From amorous stink bugs to wise old elephants, this title contains everything you need to know about animals and how and why they communicate. It includes topics such as mating, predation, language, territory, and looks at all the different ways that animals talk, including smell, touch, colour and sound.
15) Wild magic
Author
Series
Immortals volume 1
Publisher
HarperVoyager
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover - perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she?s forced to leave home does she realize it?s more than a knack . . . it?s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her....
Author
Publisher
Vermilion
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want. Sound familiar? The bad news is that you can't really escape them. But here comes the good news: you can beat them at their own game. After going through the highs and lows of different personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) in his international bestseller...
Author
Series
Immortals volume 4
Publisher
HarperVoyager
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Wildness is a kind of magic Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this fourth and final book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated package - perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Daine holds the fate of Tortall in her hands in this thrilling conclusion to The Immortals series.During a dire battle, Daine and her mentor Numair are swept into the Divine Realms - where gods and legends roam. Safe for now, they are desperately...
Author
Publisher
Life Long
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In our current political climate, it seems impossible to have a civil conversation with someone who has a different opinion. Dialogue is shut down when perspectives clash. Heated debates on Facebook and Twitter often lead to shaming, hindering any possibility of productive discourse. 'How to Have Impossible Conversations' guides readers through the process of having effective, civil discussions about any divisive issues - not just religious faith...
Author
Publisher
Macmillan Business
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Jeff Bezos built Amazon. A dreamer who turned a bold idea into the world's most influential company, a brand that likely touches your life every day. As a student of leadership and communication, he learned to elevate the way Amazonians write, collaborate, innovate, pitch and present. He created a scalable model that grew from a small team in a Seattle garage to one of the world's largest employers. In 'The Bezos Blueprint', Carmine Gallo reveals...
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