What Effect Have I Had?

What Effect Have I Had?
Author: Robert Danisch
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-06-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781983146480

This is a book about improving communication skills in a range of different settings. Instead of thinking about communication as the transmission of information from one person to another, this book shows that we ought to think about communication as a practical art of producing effects on others. Once we start to ask "What effect have I had?" then we are in a better position to improve our communication skills. In thinking about interpersonal communication, small group communication, writing, public speaking, and leadership through questions about the effects we produce on others anyone can significantly improve their communication competencies. Through one hundred small lessons this book provides practical tools to immediately be a better partner, teammate, writer, speaker, and leader.

Pragmatism, Democracy, and the Necessity of Rhetoric

Pragmatism, Democracy, and the Necessity of Rhetoric
Author: Robert Danisch
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2007
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781570036903

In Pragmatism, Democracy, and the Necessity of Rhetoric, Robert Danisch examines the search by America's first generation of pragmatists for a unique set of rhetorics that would serve the needs of a developing democracy. Digging deep into pragmatism's historical development, Danisch sheds light on its association with an alternative but significant and often overlooked tradition. He draws parallels between the rhetorics of such American pragmatists as John Dewey and Jane Addams and those of the ancient Greek tradition. Danisch contends that, while building upon a classical foundation, pragmatism sought to determine rhetorical responses to contemporary irresolutions. rhetoric, including pragmatism's rejection of philosophy with its traditional assumptions and practices. Grounding his argument on an

The Wrong Game

The Wrong Game
Author: Kandi Steiner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Two season tickets.One genius idea.Zero interest in a relationship.The plan is simple: a brand new, hot, preferably funny, definitely single male will fill one of those seats for every Bears game at Soldier Field. And I'll fill the other.I can't think of a better way to use the season passes I'd bought for my ex-husband. I am a woman of plans, and this one's foolproof.Until Zach Bowen offers to be my practice round.He's infuriating. Presumptuous and overbearing. And absolutely, undeniably gorgeous. Any woman with a heartbeat would be attracted to him, and mine picks up speed every time he speaks.But as I said, I'm a woman of plans - and I'm not backing down on this one.One night. One game. And then, his time's up.He can try to change the rules, but here's the truth: he can't win if he's playing the wrong game.The Wrong Game is a stand-alone, angsty, enemies-to-lovers sports romance.

The Oxford Guide to The Book of Common Prayer

The Oxford Guide to The Book of Common Prayer
Author: Cynthia L. Shattuck
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2006-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0195297563

This is a survey of the history of the 'Book of Common Prayer', and its descendants throughout the world. The guide shows how a classic text for worship and devotion has become the progenitor of an entire family of religious resources that have had an influence far beyond their use in Anglican churches.

Omnibus Transportation Bill

Omnibus Transportation Bill
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 1939
Genre:
ISBN:

Letters

Letters
Author: William Temple
Publisher:
Total Pages: 594
Release: 1740
Genre: Europe
ISBN: