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Ancient Communication Technology by
Introduces the evolution of communication from ancient times, describing the development of writing, the alphabet, paper, writing instruments, and scrolls in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and the Middle East.
Communication, Education, and Travel by
The fields of communication, education, and travel are experiencing a boom in green jobs. Activists and nonprofit workers raise funds and advocate for environmental causes, teachers educate people about environmental issues and conservation, and ecotourism professionals promote and organize environmentally responsible travel to nature areas.
The Lost Art of Listening by 
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Your Perfect Presentation by
"Bill's Own the Room methodology has helped countless speakers play at a higher level." —Sheryl Sandberg, COO of FACEBOOK Overcome Your Fear and Deliver Dynamic Presentations Your style is perfect for you. Public speaking coach to the C-suite Bill Hoogterp shows you proven tips, techniques, and exercises to amplify your effectiveness asa speaker and communicator. He explains how the brain processes information, what people respond to, and how to hold the audience in the palm of your hand. Great public speaking can be learned. Hoogterp's unique method turns fear into fun and shows you how to be your natural, authentic, unique self--and deliver your perfect presentation for any audience each and every time. "A smart guide." --Parade magazine "Improving your ability to communicate will increase your potential to have impact on the world, no matter what you do. Bill Hoogterp and the Own the Room team will show you how—and they'll make it fun." -- Reid Hoffman, cofounder and chairman of LinkedIn and coauthor of The Start-Up of You "Bill Hoogterp is one of the best public speaking coaches in the world today. He helps you become the star." -- Joichi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab "A must-have reference for anyone who wants to be a better leader in any business. . . the ticket to own whatever room you're in." -- from the foreword by Maggie Murphy, editor in chief of Parade magazine “Love Bill Hoogterp’s new book, Your Perfect Presentation, that helps readers learn to thrive in front of any audience.” -- Arianna Huffington
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Body Language by
What does your body language say about you? From strangers on the street, to your closest friends and family ? even if you're not speaking, you're saying a lot with your body. Body Language explores the way we use our bodies to communicate, the way we hold ourselves, the way we sit, stand, and point our hands, feet and eyes can all reveal how we are feeling in any given situation.
The Complete Presentation Skills Handbook by
Presentations are required in a hugely diverse range of situations, and the ability to get your message across clearly, succinctly and without boring your audience, is vital. Most of us find speaking in public a daunting task, but The Complete Presentation Skills Handbook will ensure you are prepared for and confident about giving presentations. Covering all the questions you need to ask yourself, and giving you a checklist that enables you to tailor presentations to your particular circumstances, this book is an authoritative and straightforward guide to giving the right presentation to your audience. Making sure your presentation fits your audience means you can render your presentations short and effective, saving you and your audience both time and money.
Improve Your Communication Skills by
Excellent communication skills are vital in today's workplace. Whether keeping the interest of a large audience, impressing a potential employer or simply winning the argument at an important meeting, sounding the part is key. This 3rd edition of Improve Your Communication Skills is full of practical advice on all aspects of verbal and non verbal communication. It gives vital tips on improving conversations and building rapport with colleagues, learning the skills of persuasion, and writing effective emails, letters and reports. This edition is updated to include new information on communication online, as well as interpersonal and behavioral skills associated with effective communication.
Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks by
Based on a successful course delivered by the author to thousands of businesspeople, this book demonstrates how it is possible to overcome the fear of speaking in public, enabling anyone to stand up deliver a memorable presentation.
