Showing posts with label Talking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Talking. Show all posts

Monday, September 28, 2015

Talking with the President: The Pragmatics of Presidential Language by John Wilson




Talking with the President: The Pragmatics of Presidential Language by John Wilson


English | 16 Apr. 2015 | ISBN: 0199858799, 0199858802 | 288 Pages | PDF | 1 MB




This book provides a pragmatic analysis of presidential language. Pragmatics is concerned with "meaning in context," or the relationship between what we say and what we mean. John Wilson explores the various ways in which U.S. Presidents have used language within specific social contexts to achieve specific objectives.










Saturday, September 12, 2015

Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition (Repost)




Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, "Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition"


English | ISBN: 0071771328 | 2011 | 288 pages | EPUB, MOBI | 19 MB




The New York Times bestseller that changed the way millions communicate




“[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.”


—from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People




“The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.”


—Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul®




The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to:


Prepare for high-stakes situations


Transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue


Make it safe to talk about almost anything


Be persuasive, not abrasive




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