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"In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. That fear can sometimes prevent us from speaking up at all, depriving people from marginalized groups of support and stalling progress toward a more just...

"This clear, compact phrase book for travellers is packed with key words and phrases to help conversation. The pocket-sized Latin American Spanish phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion. It's all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out and about. - Over 8,000 words and phrases: communicate with ease in every situation - Colour-coded sections organised...

Most of us realize that raising questions is a powerful way to get interesting dialogue. But asking good ones can be another matter--they're not always that easy to think up! That's where The Complete Book of Questions comes in. This book is one big compilation of questions--1001 of them you can use to launch great conversations in almost any context. And many of these questions are likely to trigger other questions you may also wish to discuss. Think...

In this guide to social success, now revised for the modern era, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk in any situation. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it's a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social circles, and boost your self-confidence. With practical advice and simple conversation "cheat sheets," this book offers easy-to-learn...

"Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but will she ever learn to listen?"--

Revealing how to master the principles and practice courageous, transformative dialogue, Scott shows readers how to change their lives, one conversation at a time.

In a dark basement while waiting for the arrival of her friend Carmen, Norma listens to her conversations with Everio on an old tape recorder. "En un oscuro sótano y mientras espera la llegada de su amiga, Norma escucha sus conversaciones con Everio en una vieja grabadora. Ambos se acaban de conocer y platican sobre sus vidas, aunque de cuando en cuando, Everio desaparece del sótano y Norma aprovecha para escuchar las grabaciones, que en varias...

Author and youth culture expert, Jonathan McKee, and his daughter Alyssa McKee, uncover forty random realizations they've discovered over the last five years. Screens provide fun platforms to connect with faraway friends; and sometimes the people we love the most are the people we ignore all day. Jonathan and Alyssa help young adults navigate face-to-face communication in a screen-to-screen world too! Maybe they'll help you navigate face-to-face communication...