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Our Media, Not Theirs (The Democratic Struggle Against Corporate Media)
by Robert W. Mcchesney John NicholsMcChesney and Nichols provide much evidence that we may be in 'the early stages of a serious social movement,' for which democratization of the media will be a central focus of discussion, activism, and reconstruction. They make a powerful case in support of these priorities, and suggest paths that can be followed to lay these foundations for recovering rights, and carrying forward the endless struggle for freedom and justice.
Resumes for Dummies (4th Edition)
by Joyce Lain KennedyGet the jump on the competition with the first book that tells you how to create a resume that takes advantage of today's technology. Say goodbye to ugly, plain text formats and welcome the return of the handsome resume - fully formatted and reader friendly. This newly revised guide shows you how to craft a "Standout" resume that'll get your foot in the door.
201 Best Questions to Ask On Your Interview
by John Kador<p>Asking the right questions can help job seekers ace the interview and land that job. The most critical question job interviewers ask is often the last one. That's when they lean forward and say, "Do you have any questions?" As author John Kador points out, that's the applicants' moment to shine, to demonstrate that they have done their homework and that they're good fit with the organization. Most of all, it provides an applicant with an opportunity to ask for the job. <p>A powerful resource for vast and growing numbers of job seekers, this book fills readers in on the pivotal questions they need to ask to ace the interview. With chapters organized around major themes, such as "the company," "the job," and "the community," <i>201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview</i> not only supplies readers with the right questions for virtually every context but also coaches them on the right ways to ask them.</p>
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson Joseph Grenny Ron Mcmillan Al Switzler Stephen R. CoveyFour cofounders of a corporate consulting firm present their formula for effective communication, based on the trial and error of years spent as corporate trainers. The reader is drilled not only in communication skills but also to recognize bad or shifty modes of communication, to develop integrity in word and deed, and to achieve more effective work habits. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Press Effect: Politicians, Journalists, and the Stories that Shape the Political World
by Kathleen Jamieson Paul WaldmanHow our news is altered by those who report it.
Intercultural Competence--Interpersonal Communication across Cultures
by Myron W. Lustig Jolene KoesterIn all of your personal and professional endeavors, you must learn to communicate with people whose cultural heritage makes them vastly different from you.
Cultural Misunderstanding: The French-American Experience
by Carol Volk Raymond CarrollMy studies in anthropology had not entirely prepared me. From something theoretical and exciting, anthropology abruptly became something difficult to live.
Intercultural Communication in Contexts (3rd edition)
by Judith N. Martin Thomas K. NakayamaAn in-depth look at the cultural context of communicating both with silence and speech.
Media Writers Handbook
by George T. ArnoldDiscusses common pitfalls in journalistic writing and how to avoid them.
The Shadow Negotiation: How Women Can Master the Hidden Agendas That Determine Bargaining Success
by Deborah M. Kolb Judith WilliamsWomen have to negotiate not harder, but smarter.
Speaking Your Way to the Top: Making Powerful Business Presentations
by William D. Thompson Marjorie Brody"Who needs another book on public speaking, let alone a series of them? After all, this is a skill best learned by practice and "just doing it," you say. True, but insight from people who've already been where you are might help ease some bumps along the road and provide handy advice on handling stage fright and knotty speech assignments. After all, if practice is the best solution to public speaking excellence, why is this country so full of speakers who can't speak effectively? Consider politicians, business executives, sales professionals, teachers, and clerics who often fail to reach their audience because they make elementary mistakes, such as speaking too fast or too long, failing to prepare adequately, and forgetting to analyze their audiences."
A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction (8th edition)
by Stewart L. TubbsThis book explores the myriad ways in which groups and teams can be used to help achieve successful results.
Close Encounters: Communicating in Relationships
by Walid A. Afifi Peter A. Andersen Laura K. GuerreroClose Encounters provides more in-depth coverage of theory than is typical in most interpersonal communication textbooks.
Resumes in Cyberspace: Your Complete Guide to a Computerized Job Search (2nd edition)
by Pat CriscitoUpdated to help job seekers take full advantage of the latest Internet trends and technology, this new edition provides detailed instruction on designing a resume for computer networking. Readers will learn to make their resumes scannable and searchable through use of key words. They'll also find advice on using the World Wide Web and a variety of commercial online services to land a job. New in this edition is a chapter containing career resources on the web, and instructions for building a network of contacts using e-mail and newsgroups.
PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer
by Customguide IncPowerPoint is the world's most widely used presentation program, a favorite of educators, trainers, and, of course, those in business everywhere. Yet, every time Microsoft releases a new version of the program, they introduce another set of features---most of which you'll never understand or use. Even if you have experience with PowerPoint, you'll struggle to keep up with the improvements. If you're a beginner, you probably don't know where to start. Now, with PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer , beginners and experts alike can become black belts with this presentation program, quickly and easily. This fully illustrated book takes a modular approach to learning, allowing you to start with the fundamentals and work your way to advance topics through dozens of task-oriented lessons--at your own pace. The companion CD tutorial guides you through each lesson interactively. PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer includes sections on editing, formatting, drawing, working with word art, tables, organization charts, multimedia, other programs, the Internet, and how to optimize presentation delivery. Every chapter includes detailed diagrams and a review at the end to help you absorb and retain all you have learned. If you already use PowerPoint, you can dive right into those topics (and only those topics) that you need or want to learn. Unlike many consumer software tutorials that dumb down the material or present it in a confusing fashion, PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer is written in a non-technical and engaging style that you will find fun, easy, and most of all, clear and informative. You don't have to wade through tons of jargon and technical information to become proficient. Part of our new Personal Trainer Series, this book is based on content from CustomGuide ( http://www.customguide.com ), a leading provider of computer training materials. Founded by instructors who grew dissatisfied with the industry's dry course materials, CustomGuide offers courseware (for instructors and students), quick references, to software bulletins and e-learning courses that are fun, flexible, and easy to use.
Being Digital
by Nicholas NegroponteA Professor of MIT and former director of its Media lab expounds on his philosophy and opinions of the digital world.
Word 2003 Personal Trainer
by Customguide IncAs the most complete and engaging tutorial available for Word, this invaluable guide details all of the latest advancements to the popular Microsoft Office word processor. Features sections on templates, WordArt, charts, drawings, plus advanced topics like how to perform mail merges and create web pages. Includes a companion CD tutorial to guide you through each lesson interactively. Part of our new Personal Trainer Series, this book is based on content from CustomGuide ( http://www.customguide.com"> ), a leading provider of computer training materials. Founded by instructors who grew dissatisfied with the industry's dry course materials, CustomGuide offers courseware (for instructors and students), quick references, to software bulletins and e-learning courses that are fun, flexible, and easy to use.
Word Annoyances
by Guy Hart-DavisWhen most people think of word processing, they think of Microsoft Word. After all, it has been around for more than 20 years-practically an eternity in computer time. But Word has also provided its users-nearly everyone on the face of the planet-with an endless supply of annoyances. That is, until now. Word Annoyances offers to the point (and often opinionated) solutions to your most vexing editing, formatting, printing, faxing, and scanning problems. It covers everything from installation and templates to tables, columns, and graphics. For example, learn how to stop Word from searching the Web for help, and how to enter the same text easily in multiple parts of a document-and keep it updated automatically. It also provides a gentle introduction to the power of macros so you can slay your annoyances by the truckload. The fixes will work with most versions of Word, including Word 2000, Word 2002 (also known as Word XP), and Word 2003. Among the topics covered: Deal with installation issues, crashes, and slowdowns, and dispose of the Office Assistant-either temporarily or forever. Master templates, numbering, graphics, hyperlinks, tabs, tables, headers, and other everyday annoyances. Tame some of Word's wiliest features, such as Smart Cut and Paste, Click and Type, Mail Merge, AutoCorrect, and AutoText. Printing, Faxing, and Scanning-need we say more? Learn to output and distribute your documents with confidence. Need to work with other Microsoft applications or Macs? You'll find annoyances dealing with Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as a whole chapter just on Mac Word. About the Author Guy Hart-Davis has been using Microsoft Word for more than 15 years, during which time he has seen its capabilities increase steadily and its annoyances increase exponentially. His other books include Word 2000 Developer's Handbook (Sybex) and How to Do Everything with Your iPod and iPod mini (McGraw-Hill). In this book he shares secrets that will quell calm your colleagues, impress your friends, and confound your enemies.
The Best Business Stories of the Year: 2004 Edition
by Andrew Leckey John C. BogleA collection of articles on the business practices, most of them despicable, of 2003-4.
Deadline
by James RestonThis book contains the memoirs of the New York Times columnist James Reston in which he expresses his opinion about many world-famous leaders.
Cultures in Contact: Studies in Cross-cultural interaction
by Stephen BochnerAlthough dated, this text presents research regarding cross-cultural interaction.
Sense and Nonsense: A Study in Human Communication
by Alfred FleishmanA book on semantics and how to improve general communication.
Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition
by David A. KarpOffering dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings, Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks allows users to improve their overall experience with the popular XP operating system. And now, with this updated edition, users can also expect detailed coverage of the newly released Service Pack 2 (SP2) technology, which provides protection against viruses, hacker, and worms. It's the ultimate resource for the ever-expanding Windows XP market.