Previously titled PUBLIC SPEAKING: A PROCESS APPROACH, Deanna Sellnow's CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING, SECOND EDITION distinguishes itself as the introductory text that most effectively presents the process of public speaking and the strategies students can use to become confident public speakers. Student-oriented and reader-friendly, the book offers unique coverage of learning styles as an aspect of audience diversity, as well as its extensive, integrated coverage of overcoming communication apprehension and the significant role ethics plays in public speaking. Changes to the Second Edition include three new types of boxes, even greater attention to ethics, a completely new interior design, and expanded technology offerings that include our Web-based Speech Builder Express. An ancillary CD-ROM and Web site offer adopters an interactive and multimedia enhanced presentation of public speaking principles and skills. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Previously titled PUBLIC SPEAKING: A PROCESS APPROACH, Deanna Sellnow's CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING, SECOND EDITION distinguishes itself as the introductory text that most effectively presents the process of public speaking and the strategies ...
Coopman and Lull's PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART, 4th Edition, combines time-tested techniques with innovative variations on the well-respected traditions of public speaking instruction to equip you with the skills you need to become a confident, competent, and ethical public speaker. It illustrates the evolution of public speaking as an art form -- from Greek and Roman traditions to the most contemporary forms of public address, including the use of presentation media. Packed with examples from popular culture, it analyzes the public speaking success of such contemporary figures as Bernie Sanders and Malala Yousafzai. It also includes numerous prompts to help you put your new skills into practice -- in the classroom, community, and professional context. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
PUBLIC SPEAKING is a culturally informed book that never loses sight of its fundamental purpose: to train students to be effective public speakers and listeners in a world filled with monumental cultural, political, and technological changes. It applies 2,500-year-old principles with up-to-date research into concepts, skills, theories, applications, and critical-thinking proficiencies essential for listening and speaking in today’s world. Its discussions of classic public speaking topics are all grounded in an awareness of the impact of cultural nuances--ranging from gender differences to co-cultures within the United States to the traditions of other nations. This provides students with a key element in being an effective public speaker: a heightened awareness of and sensitivity to the audience. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers abundant practical advice and also offers intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking as well as up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. A strong emphasis on visual aids includes an insightful, four-color insert detailing how to get the most from your presentation materials. This edition features extended emphasis on critical thinking skills and student activities, as well as practical application of persuasive speaking theory. With ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, 5e you also have the option of including a wealth of learning resources like Speech Builder Express 3.0 speech-outlining software, Speech Studio, InfoTrac College Edition, sample outlines, and more. It is an invaluable resource at a value price. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
This edition features extended emphasis on critical thinking skills and student activities, as well as practical application of persuasive speaking theory.
Managing International Business is aimed at managers who require a guide to developing their business operations on an international scale. It draws on the experience of world class companies at the forefront of thinking in terms of international business and contains examples from real companies. Worksheets, summaries and exercises ensure that the theory is related to real life. Key features include: * the elements of market analysis required to launch a business overseas * guidance on how to influence the international strategy of your business * advice on how to construct a dynamic market entry strategy * easy ways to search for a competitive advantage. Managing International Business is aimed at managers who require a guide to developing their business operations on an international scale. It draws on the experience of world class companies at the forefront of thinking in terms of international business and contains examples from real companies. Worksheets, summaries and exercises ensure that the theory is related to real life. Key features include: * the elements of market analysis required to launch a business overseas * guidance on how to influence the international strategy of your business * advice on how to construct a dynamic market entry strategy * easy ways to search for a competitive advantage.
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The Student Choice Edition of World Politics presents information and pedagogical aids in a student-friendly, instructor approved format, representing a new approach to International Relations textbook programs. By incorporating feedback from faculty and
Understand how human perception interacts with geographic characteristics to
affect world politics. At the beginning of this chapter, we noted that human perceptions form a kind of prism through which we interpret the world. Let's look
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A leading resource for K-8 literacy programs, this extremely popular reading methods text has a simple goal: to provide aspiring teachers with the tools to help every student learn to read and write. LITERACY: HELPING STUDENTS CONSTRUCT MEANING, 10th Edition has been completely reorganized to better meet the changing needs of college and university instructors; for instance, with early coverage of assessment in recognition of its foundational nature. This text continues to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with the information, strategies, and techniques they need to assist their students in becoming literate. It is distinguished in the field by its use of practical literacy lessons and authentic examples of children's literature, which clearly demonstrate how to teach reading and writing. The Common Core State Standards are also fully integrated throughout the text, and full-color children's stories (in excerpts or in their entirety) model extended literacy lessons. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
In the following pages, you will learn about each: Awareness of words. This refers
to students' self-awareness and motivation to learn words. We present activities
that develop awareness of words. Wide reading and extensive writing. This refers
to reading and writing that students choose to do; that is, it is self-selected.
This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care. Exercises are presented in a word problem format with concrete examples of how the math process is used in different health care careers. Problems start with simple examples and progress to complex paradigms that induce readers to tackle difficult situations. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, information is also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges that are likely to be encountered in the health care field. This edition includes a large portion of coverage that is devoted to problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions.
This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care.
Sourcebook of Phonological Awareness Activities, Vol II: Children's Core Literature includes training materials to be used by you with popular books such as The Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear Brown Bear. Dr. Goldsworthy also introduces you to the concept of Phonological awareness and its relationship to reading skills. This product will assist you in building critical phonological and reading skills in children.(KEYWORDS: Dyslexia, Special Education, Written Language, Developmental Reading Disorders, Phonology, Learning Disabilities).
SOURCEBOOK OF PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES, VOLUME 4: CURRICULUM-RELEVANT LITERATURE, 1st Edition provides special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and parents a rich source of proven phonological awareness activities integrated with popular children's literature. Proven awareness activities at the word, syllable, and phoneme levels are provided for children's stories that are frequently used in kindergarten and first-grade curricula across the country to teach and strengthen phonological awareness skills in children. Like the popular first three volumes, SOURCEBOOK OF PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES, VOLUME 4: CURRICULUM-RELEVANT LITERATURE, 1st Edition delivers an effective, easy-to-use program that can instantly be put into practice to further a young student's reading success as he or she advances from oral language to proficiency in print. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
