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Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses (Interpersonal Relationships)(5thedition)

Elizabeth C. Arnold, Kathleen Undeman Boggs

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2007 AJN Book of the Year!
With practical guidance for effective interactions with clients, colleagues, and families, Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 5th Edition, is the definitive source on communication skills for nurses. The book combines proven communication strategies and nursing principles with psychology and related theoretical frameworks. Plus, the text includes numerous experiential exercises to critically evaluate their communication skills as well as those of others.

• Grounded in theory, the text provides a framework for gaining a theoretical perspective.
• Ethical Dilemma boxes appear in each chapter and highlight ethical dilemmas in interpersonal relationships.
• Critical thinking content promotes the application of critical thinking processes essential for effective communication in the nursing practice.
• Discusses humor, gender, and touch in Chapter 10 as important means of communication in interpersonal relationships.
• Communication with patients of all ages, patients with special needs, and colleagues increases awareness of the issues involved in communicating with patients and promotes successful collaboration with coworkers.
• Case examples and exercises appear throughout the text to promote understanding and discussion of topics in the chapter.
• Learning objectives, chapter overviews, and glossary focus the student on essential information and help them study for tests.

• Two new chapters on Documentation in the Age of the Electronic Health Record and Communicating in the Age of eHealth Technology describe how to understand and utilize the most current healthcare communication technology.
• Developing an Evidence-Based Practice boxes appear in each chapter and describe a current research study and how it connects to the concepts in the text.

How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of "Intangibles" in Business

Douglas W. Hubbard

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Praise for How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business

"I love this book. Douglas Hubbard helps us create a path to know the answer to almost any question in business, in science, or in life . . . Hubbard helps us by showing us that when we seek metrics to solve problems, we are really trying to know something better than we know it now. How to Measure Anything provides just the tools most of us need to measure anything better, to gain that insight, to make progress, and to succeed."
-Peter Tippett, PhD, M.D.
Chief Technology Officer at CyberTrust
and inventor of the first antivirus software

"Doug Hubbard has provided an easy-to-read, demystifying explanation of how managers can inform themselves to make less risky, more profitable business decisions. We encourage our clients to try his powerful, practical techniques."
-Peter Schay
EVP and COO of
The Advisory Council

"As a reader you soon realize that actually everything can be measured while learning how to measure only what matters. This book cuts through conventional clichés and business rhetoric and offers practical steps to using measurements as a tool for better decision making. Hubbard bridges the gaps to make college statistics relevant and valuable for business decisions."
-Ray Gilbert
EVP Lucent

"This book is remarkable in its range of measurement applications and its clarity of style. A must-read for every professional who has ever exclaimed, 'Sure, that concept is important, but can we measure it?'"
-Dr. Jack Stenner
Cofounder and CEO of MetraMetrics, Inc.

Microsoft® Office Project 2007 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))

Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson

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A Project Stroll 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This has been a great book for learning Project 2007. If you already know Project, it does a great job of providing review material, guiding you away from unnecessary chapters. If you have never really spent time with Project, this book does a very good job of walking you through, Step by Step, aspects and capabilities of Project, as well as exposing you to solid project management practices.

Editorial Review:

The smart way to learn Microsoft Office Project 2007--one stepat a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practicefiles on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting tips to master thefundamentals of working with the latest version of Office Project,including information on the new, easy-to-use scenarios and reportingfeatures. You will learn the essentials for managing time, people, andbudgets for projects large and small with Office Project 2007. You willlearn how to create a task list and assign resources, fine-tune yourproject plan, track project progress, and share and publish projectinformation. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need orwork from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction, buildingand practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Includes acompanion CD with hands-on practice files.

Writing & Reporting News: A Coaching Method (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism)

Carole Rich

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A Great Way to Teach Writing 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful.

I started using this text in my beginning reporting and writing classes a year ago. It was a strange experience: My students actually loved a textbook! I think that because this text does a good job of getting over the touchy-feely parts of treating the writing and editing processes as coaching processes, and shows how it's actually done. My students were able to convert her perspectives into some good work during our one-semester course. I'll be using this book again for some time to come.

Editorial Review:

WRITING AND REPORTING NEWS prepares students for the changing world of journalism by emphasizing traditional basic skills while also stressing new trends in the convergence of print, broadcast and online media. With new information about blogs, multimedia writing, and other skills students will need for careers in the media, the Fifth Edition retains its emphasis on writing fundamentals and ethics in journalism, as well as the coaching method, which features tips and techniques from writing coaches and award-winning journalists. The text's strong "storytelling" approach with stories about journalists and its built-in instructional material make it accessible and easy for students to learn effective writing and reporting techniques for every news medium.

Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

Walter E. Oliu, Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred

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Great reference 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book was a great reference for me when I wanted to write a business proposal, memorandums, and a rhetorical analysis. Great grammar tools in the back as well and easy to follow.

Writing That Works 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This appeared to be a brand new, unused book, although it was sold as "almost like new". Great quality, and quick service.

Editorial Review:

Writing That Works is unique among business and professional writing textbooks. The book's advice on the writing process, abundant workplace samples, guidance on working to deadline, and practical assignments all draw on the author team's real-world and academic experiences. Honed by the suggestions and contributions of more than a hundred teachers and writers over nine editions, Writing That Works is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners of business and professional communication. Streamlined for ease of use, packed with fresh examples and assignments, and now available for course management systems, Writing That Works works better than ever before.

On Course

Skip Downing

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The concise length, tight focus, and emphasis on self-development are keys to this text's appeal. Written in a positive, motivational style,On Course empowers students with tools they need to take charge of their success in college and life. Downing's distinctive guided journal entries help students develop essential life skills by encouraging exploration of personal responsibility, self-motivation, interdependence, and self-esteem. Extensive coverage of study skills—reading, note taking, memorizing, and test taking—provided in the "Wise Choices in College" sections help students excel in all of their college courses.

• New! "One Student's Story" student essays provide insight on which On Course strategies worked for them and how they applied these strategies to their life.
• The "Choices of Successful Students" chart on the inside front cover shows eight key choices that successful students make in determining their own success. These choices are revisited at the beginning of each chapter.
• An end-of-chapter study skills feature, "Wise Choices in College," covers reading, note taking, studying, memorizing, test taking, writing, and researching. This feature is highlighted in the Table of Contents.
• New! An end-of-chapter applications exercise, "Embracing Change: Do one thing different this week," appears after "Wise Choices in College." This exercise lists beliefs and behaviors related to the chapter topic, and asks students to select one they would like to experiment with for one week. After the week, students can assess their results to determine if their outcomes and experiences improve.
• "On Course Principles at Work" show how important the On Course success strategies are for choosing the right career, getting hired, and succeeding in the work world.
• "Case Study in Critical Thinking," now moved to the beginning of every chapter, includes topics such as procrastination and collaborative work and encourage students to think critically and creatively.
• New! Eduspace course provides students with a place to interact with the textbook by completing journal entries and technology exercises, and participating in discussion groups. Video Skillbuilders for Student Success provide supplemental materials to expand lessons in time management, note-taking, reducing test anxiety, health and wellness, and decision-making.

Essentials of Human Communication (6th Edition)

Joseph A. DeVito

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Communication style requires options 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 10 people found this review helpful.

An earlier reviewer decries the liberal leanings of this text. A college introductory course introduces options in skills available for human communication. This text provides students exercises that help identify their current communication style, the answers to the questions then invite discovery and awareness. Once the reader is aware, the opportunity to examine the communication framework each individual uses and how new communication skills can be employed can begin. This text provides a wealth of information to the essential process of communication.

Editorial Review:

Essentials of Human Communication fills the need for a brief, interesting, but serious text that places a strong focus on skill development. In-text features and the text itself highlight the application of human communication skills to the real world and to the workplace. Self concept, perception, verbal and nonverbal messages, interpersonal relationships, small group communication, and public speaking preparation. Introductory human communication.

The Trusted Advisor

David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, Robert M. Galford

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David Maister, Charles Green, and Robert Galford--consultants on professional-service management and customer-relation issues--believe nobody can become successful as a business guru until they first gain the confidence of their clients. In The Trusted Advisor, the authors effectively build their case through anecdote and illustration, then relay a solid series of relevant suggestions applicable to both would-be consultants and those already active in the field. Among their most potent suggestions is a practical, five-step development process that encourages outsiders to engage clients by focusing attention on the issues and individuals at hand; listening both to what they say and what they leave unsaid; framing the immediate problem from their perspective; envisioning with them how a solution might appear; and committing jointly to the actions and resources that will bring it about. Also particularly useful is the examination of trust-building during four phases of a client-advisor alliance: at the time the relationship is consummated; during the assignment; after the assignment; and when "cross-selling," or establishing affiliations with the customer's associates. Boosting its utility, the book is filled with concise, easily adopted tips like "return phone calls unbelievably fast" and "always tell the truth and not what the client wants to hear." --Howard Rothman

The Leadership Experience (with InfoTrac ) (Dryden Press Series in Management)

Richard L. Daft

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Great book on Leadership with interesting material 4 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I'm using this book for a graduate course. It is very readable and has lots of interesting side articles included. The many evaluations it provides provide a quick way to see new perspectives on your leadership style. It provides a broad view of leadership theories, styles, followership, culture, etc. I have taken another graduate course that uses Dr. Daft's Management book. There are many overlapping topics between the two books as expected. There is also a website associated with the book which has some good resources including PowerPoint slides. My only complaint is the price seems high for a non-hardbound book.

Editorial Review:

Packed with interesting examples and real world leadership, the 4th edition of THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE will help you develop an understanding of theory while acquiring the necessary skills and insights to become effective leaders. Written expressly for courses teaching leadership theory and application, the text integrates recent ideas and practices with established scholarly research in a way that makes the topic of leadership come alive.

The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room

Timothy J. Koegel

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Exceptional is More Than a Word in the Title 5 out of 5 stars.
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Whether you're a seasoned speaker, or are just starting out and need an edge in today's competitive market, this book is for you. It's like having your own professional coach at your fingertips. Both a quick read and a quick reference, the techniques are simple and easy to apply. The skills you will learn are critical to improving your communication in a group setting or one-on-one.

Prior to reading this book, I had the privilege of speaking to 1500 business professionals at a national convention that taped my presentation. I had received outstanding feedback from those running the convention and invited guests. Yesterday, I reviewed the CD and listened for verbal grafitti, pacing, tone, inflection and anything that would make the message less impactful. I found several areas where I excelled and others I could work on to make this presentation exceptional. You won't regret investing in this book. Carry it with you and use it often. I highly recommend it.

Editorial Review:

Revised and Expanded Edition

It's often reported that the number one fear among American adults is public speaking. But in today's competitive business world, effective communication is a crucial skill, and the cost of being less than effective is quite high. From the White House to boardrooms worldwide, Tim Koegel has strengthened presentations, media relations and communications skills of CEOs and world leaders alike with his renowned coaching abilities. His new book, The Exceptional Presenter, lays out his techniques in a format perfectly suited to today's busy world.