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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xii, 837 pages)
Language
English
Description
Presents a comprehensive comprehensive treatment of the art of persuasion with 150 entries, written by leading scholars, who bring together expertise in classical studies, philosophy, literature, literary theory, cultural studies, speech, and communications. Combines theory, history, and practice, with a special emphasis on public speaking, performance, and communication.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hailed for its directness and clever insight, this unorthodox textbook was born from a professor's love for the written word and perfected years later by one of his students--famed author E.B. White. Ever since its first publication in 1959, writers have turned to this book for its wise and accessible advice.
Author
Series
Book Apart volume no. 9
Publisher
A Book Apart
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
From product documentation to menu labels to marketing emails, writing for the web can feel challenging--even insurmountable. But it doesn't have to be that way! Whether you're new to writing or looking to hone your skills, Scott Kubie's guide will empower you to get organized and get going. Learn to scope and articulate writing assignments, build a repeatable workflow, and develop methods for productive editing, collaboration, version control, and...
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Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Find your voice, and communicate with confidenceEver wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies will help you to discover the power of your voice, understand how it works, and use your voice like a professional whether in meetings, addressing an audience, or...
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
[First edition].
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 audio file (04 hr., 52 min.))
Language
English
Description
The bestselling author's practical guide to writing clearly and convincingly in every professional setting. Charles Wheelan has spent decades mastering effective communication skills in his work as a writer, college professor, journalist, speechwriter, political candidate, and public speaker. In Write for Your Life, he shares his best tips. He covers how to organize and present information, why it's necessary to adapt one's tone to different audiences,...
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Series
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
©2010
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
When it comes to creating ideas, we hold ourselves back. That's because inside each of us is an internal editor whose job is to forever polish our thoughts, so we sound smart and in control, and so that we fit into society. But what happens when we encounter problems where such conventional thinking fails us? How to get unstuck? For Mark Levy, the answer is freewriting, a technique he's used for years to solve all types of business problems, and generate...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Whether planning a course or learning on your own, this book provides everything you need to know to develop a distinctive voice and to craft compelling creative nonfiction. --
14) Plain English
Publisher
Assemble You
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
[First edition].
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 sound file (08 min.))
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You. Beating around the bush sucks. Trying to understand a sentence from someone who has swallowed a thesaurus, or worse, a politician, can make your head spin. As far back as 1600, in Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote the memorable lines 'more matter, with less art' and 'brevity is the soul of wit'. The problem is that unclear writing plagues us every day. So many decisions are made worldwide based on a partial understanding...
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