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Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xi, 243 pages : illustrations, charts ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings of eloquence. His lively analysis encompasses everyday...
Author
Publisher
Health Communications
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
262 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A straightforward look at the history and the art of maintaining courteous communication in an increasingly divided world.
Have you ever been in a conversation that, after volleying back and forth, ended with the words, “I’m just saying . . .”? Usually, this signals frustration, that the discussion has reached a dead end, that you haven’t made your point, and may even leave you feeling that your relationship with the other person has changed...
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"This tutorial will provide guidance to help make sure that when you speak, people listen. Learn how to take everyone's needs into account, be concise, be a great listener, and ask the right questions." --
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