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Author
Publisher
Paul Dry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In her witty account of the origins of many English words and expressions, Deborah Warren educates as she entertains-and entertain she does, leading her readers through the amazing labyrinthian history of related words. "Language," she writes, "is all about mutation.""--
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"As a seasoned hunter, host of a hunting television show, and acclaimed author and editor, Peter J. Fiduccia has amassed prodigious experience in pursuit of the whitetail. Now, he shares his tips, tactics, and techniques with readers, touching on every topic related to hunting whitetail deer."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"We all want our kids learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many of today's kids are struggling to connect, often with no apparent reason why. In most cases, the explanation is simple: a child hasn't fully mastered the nonverbal language of everyday social interaction, like how to take turns in a conversation, how to respect boundaries of personal space, or how to tell whether a friend is feeling happy or sad. And yet, children aren't...
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Cats have been respected since the time of the ancient Egyptians. With their soft fur, beautiful almond-shaped eyes, and gentle purrs, they are some of the world's most popular pets. Still, before deciding to adopt a cat, it's important to learn about their needs. In this cute and informative book, readers will learn just what to expect, including what supplies to purchase, which vaccines their pet will need, and which kinds of food and toys are...
Author
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world of cats in this guide to our favorite fluffy friends. Find out what meowing and purring really mean. Then learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy with lots of cat care tips. There are more than 40 breeds to meet, from fluffy Persians to silky Bengals. Which one would you choose?" -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Inject self-confidence into your interactions with others. Learn how to manage your emotions, project assuredness in your body language, prepare for your next speech, and more.
Preparing for an upcoming interview, presentation, or speech? Tune into this course to get tips for boosting your overall self-confidence to ensure that you shine during your performance. Entrepreneur and entertainer Stifyn Parri shares expert tips for identifying and managing...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to communicate respectfully across cultures. Discover tips for how to ensure your body language, approach, and behaviors are considerate and mindful of other cultures.
If a fear of unknown differences causes you to shy away from international collaborations, you can overcome such concerns by learning how to communicate respectfully across cultures. This course explains how members of diverse workforces can effectively correspond. Learn...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body language, from the author of Doggie Language"--
Want to know what your cat is really thinking or doing? Chin shows you how to read your kitty's mood. She explains behaviors in colorful detail so you can help your cat feel safe, secure, stimulated, and happy. -- adapted from back cover
53) Social Robots
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Enter the brave new world of social robotics, where robots are built specifically to communicate with humans and other autonomous physical agents. With the help of the robot Baxter, discover how simple signals like spoken words, expressions, and body language can create a dynamic user interface between human and robot..
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Part I focuses on establishing sound personal health practices, increasing awareness of body language, learning principles of stress management, time management and setting priorities. Part II focuses on knowing how to make good objective observations, gather the client's subjective input, report and record these observations.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This video is an excellent primer on professional conduct in looking, applying and then doing the work of a health care professional in a professional manner. The program is divided into two parts. Part one deals with job search and interview techniques. Part Two focuses on establishing sound personal health practices, increasing awareness of body language, learning principles of stress management, time management and setting priorities.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
How good are we at reading people? Can we train ourselves to be better at this skill, or is it an inherent ability? This lecture explores a number of studies that measure the ability to read facial expressions, voice and tone, and body language. Get some tips for improving your own ability to read nonverbal communication.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In this lesson, you’ll begin putting all the pieces together from previous lessons. Learn to read the board for imbalances, and then discover how to put those imbalances to work. A wealth of examples teaches you to understand “the body language of the board”—a skill that separates successful players from their defeated opponents..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The ability to detect a lie by clues in the voice, body language, or facial expression is a much-desired skill. When under scrutiny, most people react with aroused emotions—anxiety, for example—even when they are telling the truth. Start this lecture learning the difference between a deception and a lie; for example, not disclosing all the facts versus outright fabricating a story. Then explore the scientific data behind our ability to read honesty....
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Unravel the long history of how nonverbal communication has evolved, how and why we originally interacted with others, and how the biological history of our bodies suggests that our ability to communicate verbally was so limited, the only way we could send messages to friends and foes was through facial expressions and body language. You’ll also explore the seven emotions communicated most strongly and accurately through our faces.
60) Your Public Persona: Self-Presentation in Everyday Life: Episode 2,Tactics for Managing Impressions
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Professor Leary takes viewers into the compelling world of impression management--from physical appearance and body language to verbal cues and explicit statements about ourselves. Learn about the wide variety of tactics we use to get people to see us in particular ways in our efforts to reach the goals we would like to attain.
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