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Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"This book will change your life! It will give you a brand-new perspective to negotiation. It will take you from stressful, unpleasant, confrontational situations to a world of stressless, enjoyable, and collaborative ways of conducting business. It will also help you to shape the future of your business with a clearer vision of what you want it to be. All books and theories about negotiation stop at when you close a deal. But this is a very short-termed...
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Publisher
Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The dream of writing a book for prosperity is one of the so-called purposes in life. They all write it down together with "plant a tree" and "have a child" and most will marry, breed offspring and participate in a reforestation campaign but… what about the book? We walk through a bookstore or visit an exhibition of books from around the world and we are surprised that someone is able to write stories, collect biographies of illustrious men… And...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Straight talk and tips from top students to help make academic excellence a lifestyle. Getting a passing grade is one thing-cramming to memorize facts, knowing what's on the test, finishing a paper just before the deadline-but being a top student is something else entirely. So what makes the difference between a good student and a top student? Being a top student is a lifestyle, not just an A on your transcript. The Secrets of Top Students: Tips,...
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Outdoor Survival Skills has taught generations of wilderness adventurers how to survive in nature without expensive purchased equipment, instead drawing on knowledge of the land and carefully tested techniques, many of them ancient, for finding or creating shelter, fire, tools, water, and plant and animal foods. Anecdotes from the author's lifetime of experience provide thrilling examples of the skills and attitudes that ensure survival outdoors....
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
The workplace is a "blink" world: studies show that we form opinions of one another within seven seconds of meeting and that 93 percent of the message people receive from us has nothing to do with what we actually say. Good nonverbal communication skills are a huge professional advantage, but until now very little has been available to help people hone their ability to use and interpret body language on the job. In The Nonverbal Advantage, Carol Kinsey...
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Publisher
Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Real Stories is a writing and reading text that works. The method Toni Ortner discusses is classroom-tested and designed to meet the needs of multi-cultural high school students. It contains three sections: "The Process of Writing" covers the basic building blocks of writing. "Time Savers for Grammar and Punctuation" includes types of sentences, how to find and eliminate runs-ons, comma splices and fragments, comma use, nouns, capitalization, direct...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
There's nothing easy about apology. The news is filled with examples of leaders apologizing, needing to apologize, or failing miserably at the attempt. And certainly we all have occasion to apologize ourselves-maybe more often than we realize. But we don't need more apologies, says John Kador-we need better ones. Too many people just go through the motions, missing out on the power of apology to restore strained relationships, create possibilities...
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Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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In an increasingly diverse workplace, it's more important and challenging than ever to communicate well. We must build bridges that cross our differences to connect our similarities. The Art of Connecting reveals five core principles and presents corresponding, specific strategies for overcoming communications barriers and connecting effectively with anyone, regardless of professional, generational, ethnic, cultural, or other differences. The authors...
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English
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The bestselling author of How to Win Friends and Influence People shares the essentials for public speaking in this classic self-help guide.
Good oral communication skills are critical in life. Whether you're speaking to an audience of one at a party or one hundred at a business conference, you must be able to get your point across effectively. In order to do that, you need a worthwhile topic and the knowledge of what makes a great public speaker.
In...
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Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bursting with invaluable advice, this inspiring and practical guide, fully revised and updated in this new edition, is a must for anyone who yearns to write about travel - whether they aspire to make their living from it or simply enjoy jotting in a journal for posterity. You don't have to make money to profit from travel writing. Sometimes, the richest rewards are in the currency of experience. How to be a Travel Writer reveals the varied possibilities...
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Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This authoritative guide to the great American redneck lifestyle covers more than 200 tips on everything from hunting and fishing to guns, grub and fun. Forget all the jokes, stereotypes and caricatures. The Total Redneck Manual is a loving celebration of an all-American cultural icon, as well as a practical guide full of homespun advice on how to enjoy the great outdoors. From skinning squirrels and rabbits to skinny-dipping, knife-throwing, and...
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English
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"Jeff and Staney emphasize that small acts of creativity can have huge consequences and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they can see the opportunities in front of them." -- Mitch Jacobson, Executive Director, Austin Technology Incubator, UT Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Texas at Austin Nearly all of today's major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to drive innovation. What they miss is that innovation...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In this full-color, illustrated guide, the wildly popular lifestyle brand Brother offers the definitive handbook to navigating life and becoming a somewhat respectable human being Life can be complicated. From the classroom to the bedroom, the office to the DM, we could all use a little guidance-young guys especially. No one actually wants to be dick, but from time to time, everyone is. How do we know? Because we at Brother have spent years studying...
Author
Publisher
Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What is Persuasion? If persuasion were a jewel, I would certainly say that it would be one of the most expensive ones. Being persuasive is almost the same as being successful in various areas of life. Some people seem to have been born with the gift of persuasion, while others train tirelessly to, perhaps one day, be good at it. The act of persuading is, in short, the act of convincing. Do you know someone who gets everything they want through a...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
One of the all-time bestselling books on time management, The Time Trap has shown countless readers how to squeeze the optimal efficiency-and satisfaction-out of their work day. Based on decades of research with businesspeople around the world, The Time Trap shows readers how to: * avoid so-called time savers" that don't really work * set realistic goals and make commitments they can keep * juggle multiple demands * estimate time needed on new tasks...
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Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Will have you quizzing each other on topics like morality, politics and your hopes for the future...you'll get to know each other even better." -- Stylist Here is your ultimate list of casual conversation prompts to spark fun and interesting dialogue, deepen communication, and increase intimacy. Flip open to any page and start an interesting new talk with your partner. You never know what passions, hopes or even funny stories might be revealed. What...
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Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.
First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:
• How to be kind to atrocious people
• How to avoid the gossip...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A super-practical guide to cleaning up your admin load and freeing up head space. You have no idea what's for dinner tonight. You need a gift for that party next week. You still haven't consolidated your super. You're out of contract on your phone and paying who knows what. Those cupboards won't declutter themselves. The kids need a plan for the next school holidays. It's time to get the gutters cleaned. You still haven't made a will. Sound familiar?...
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English
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"The creator of the viral hit "Empathy Cards" teams up with a compassion expert to produce a visually stunning and groundbreaking illustrated guide to help you increase your emotional intelligence and learn how to offer comfort and support when someone you know is in pain. When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This thoughtful,...
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English
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THE WAY TO UNLIMITED RICHES! Everyone wants the freedom of lifestyle that prosperity can bring. Unlimited Riches gives you the vision and the game plan you need to have the very best. This step-by-step action plan is designed to create all the abundance you want in life. You will learn how Mark triumphed over a devastating bankruptcy to become one of America's best-loved and most successful speakers, authors and entrepreneurs. These aren't just the...
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