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A practical guide to happiness in adults on the autism spectrum : a positive psychology approach / by Honeybourne, Victoria(Language and communication teacher),author.;
This book offers a positive psychology approach to mental health and autism. It has helpful excercises for individuals and groups covering topics such as dealing with negativve self-talk, building communication skills and self-awareness, and forming coping strategies for the workplace.
Subjects: Autistic people; Happiness.; Positive psychology.; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Meaningful differences in the everyday experience of young American children / by Hart, Betty,1927-2012.; Risley, Todd R.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.Intergenerational transmission of competence -- Sampling children's developmental experience -- 42 American families -- Everyday parenting -- Quality features of language and interaction -- The early experience of 42 typical American children -- Accomplishments of the 42 children at age 3 and later -- The importance of the first 3 years of family experience -- Intervention to equalize early experienceMeaningful Differences establishes a scientifically substantiated link between children's early family experience and their later intellectual growth - a link that exists regardless of a child's race. This compelling story describes the authors' years of research as they search for the roots of intellectual disparity. Hart and Risley examined the daily lives of 1- and 2-year-old children in typical American families. They found staggering contrasts at the extremes of advantage - and within the middle class - in the amount of interaction between parents and children. These differences in the amount of early family experience translate into striking disparities in the children's later vocabulary growth rate, vocabulary use, and IQ test scores - critical measures of an individual's ability to succeed at school and in the workplace. Meaningful Differences, the culmination of Hart and Risley's decades of collaboration, reveals profound effects of environment on development
Subjects: Children; Poor; Language acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Child development; Children.;
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It's the little things : everyday interactions that anger, annoy, and divide the races / by Williams, Lena.(CARDINAL)706297;
Introduction -- Little things in public places -- Little things in the school -- Little things in the home -- Little things in the workplace -- Little things in workplace -- Little things in social settings -- Little things in the mass media -- The White take -- It's not just a Black/White thing -- Conclusion.New York Times veteran Lena Williams candidly explores the everyday occurrences that strain racial relations, reaching a conclusion that "no one could disagree with" (The New York Times Book Review) Although we no longer live in a legally segregated society, the division between blacks and whites never seems to go away. We work together, go to school together, and live near each other, but beneath it all there is a level of misunderstanding that breeds mistrust and a level of miscommunication that generates anger. Now in paperback, this is Lena Williams's honest look at the interactions between blacks and whites-the gestures, expressions, tones, and body language that keep us divided. Frank, funny, and smart, It's the Little Things steps back from academia and takes a candid approach to race relations. Based on her own experiences as well as what she has learned from focus groups across the United States, Lena Williams does for race what Deborah Tannen did for gender. Finally, we have a book that traverses the color lines to help us understand, and eliminate, the alarmingly common interactions that get under the skin of both blacks and whites.
Subjects: African American interest.; African American authors.; Race relations.; Social interaction; African Americans; White people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Practice resurrection : a conversation on growing up in Christ / by Peterson, Eugene H.,1932-2018.(CARDINAL)508856;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Ephesus and the Ephesians -- The church of Ephesus : Ephesians 1:1-2 11 -- The church we never see -- Church illusions and deceptions -- The miracle of church -- The message to the Ephesians : Ephesians 4:1, 7 -- The axios metaphor -- The Psalm 68 text : "you ascended the high mount ..." -- The blessing of God -- God and His glory : Ephesians 1:3-14 -- Lost in the cosmos -- God's verbs -- God's glory -- Paul and the saints : Ephesians 1:15-23 -- "I remember you in my prayers" -- "All the saints" -- "It is here we are on it, it is under us" -- Grace and good works : Ephesians 2:1-10 -- Acquired passivity -- Good works -- Works as a form for glory -- The creation of church -- Peace and the broken wall : Ephesians 2:11-22 -- The brambles of individualism -- "A serious house on serious earth" -- The ontological church -- "Jesus is our peace" -- The hospitable church -- Church and God's manifold wisdom : Ephesians 3:1-13 -- "I am the very least of all the saints" -- Meshech and the tents of Kedar -- Inscape -- Shadow work -- Prayer and all the fullness : Ephesians 3:14-21 -- "Glory in the church and in Christ jesus" -- "I bow my knees before the father" -- "All the fullness" -- "The inner man" -- One and all : Ephesians 4:1-16 -- "The calling to which you have been called" -- The language of paraclesis -- Deometry -- Baron von Hugel -- The congregation at work -- Holiness and the Holy Spirit : Ephesians 4:17-32 -- Stalamus chief -- Negative space -- Shy member of the Trinity -- Love and worship : Ephesians 5:1-20 -- "Things fall apart, the centre cannot hold . . ." -- The language of love -- "Sleeper, awake!" -- Household and workplace : Ephesians 5:21; 6:9 -- Borrioboola-gha -- "Wing to wing and oar to oar" -- Between the ark and the tomb -- The wiles of the devil and the armor of God : Ephesians 6:10-17 -- "Stand firm" -- "The wiles of the devil" -- "The whole armor of God" -- "Pray in the spirit at all times" -- "Tychicus will tell you everything".
Subjects: Bible.;
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Nonviolent communication : a language of life / by Rosenberg, Marshall B.,author.(CARDINAL)761857;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Giving from the heart -- Communication that blocks compassion -- Observing without evaluating -- Identifying and expressing feelings -- Taking responsibility for our feelings -- Requesting that which would enrich life -- Receiving empathically -- The power of empathy -- Connecting compassionately with ourselves -- Expressing anger fully -- Conflict resolution and mediation -- The protective use of force -- Liberating ourselves and counseling others -- Expressing appreciation in nonviolent communication.An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this international bestseller uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy in order to speak honestly without creating hostility, break patterns of thinking that lead to anger and depression, and communicate compassionately. Included in the new edition is a chapter on conflict resolution and mediation.
Subjects: Interpersonal communication.; Interpersonal relations.; Nonviolence.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 15
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The ghostly guide to the White House / by Emminizer, Theresa,author.(CARDINAL)804345;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index."The White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States. It's also a haunted hotspot! Over the years, many visitors and inhabitants of the White House have described paranormal encounters there. Whether it's seeing Abigail Adams doing the washing, viewing Abraham Lincoln lurking in his bedroom, or watching Dolly Madison tending the rose garden, the stories of ghostly apparitions have drawn supernatural enthusiasts to this historic site. In this eye-opening and informative book, readers will learn all about the White House and its long, ghostly history. This high-interest book is paired with accessible language to appeal to struggling readers"--
Subjects: Ghosts; White House (Washington, D.C.); Haunted houses; Ghosts; White House (Washington, D.C.); Haunted houses;
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Great on the job : what to say, how to say it : the secrets of getting ahead / by Glickman, Jodi.(CARDINAL)395896; Great on the Job (Firm)(CARDINAL)395895;
The basics -- Master the hello & goodbye -- The foolproof download -- Be strategically proactive -- Move up the learning curve -- Manage expectations -- Ask for help -- Ask for feedback -- Stay out of trouble -- Answer questions (you don't know the answers to) -- Raise a red flag -- Manage a crisis -- Sell yourself -- Your personal elevator pitch -- Cheat sheet -- Tear out cheat sheet -- Acknowledgements.Describes a three-step training program--with case studies, micro strategies, and example language--designed to help readers improve their workplace communication skills.
Subjects: Business communication.; Success in business.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Strengthening collaborative project skills / by Uhl, Xina M.,author.(CARDINAL)621434;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction : working with others and working on yourself -- What is teamwork? -- How to build your team -- The most important soft skill -- The other soft skills -- Moving forward.Grade 7-12.The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.
Subjects: Teams in the workplace; Cooperativeness; Interpersonal communication; Interpersonal relations; Goal (Psychology);
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Great teams : 16 things high-performing organizations do differently / by Yaeger, Don,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-246).Pillar one: Targeting purpose -- 1. Great teams understand their "why" -- Pillar two: Effective management -- 2. Great teams have and develop great leaders -- 3. Great teams allow culture to shape recruiting -- 4. Great teams create and maintain depth -- 5. Great teams have a road map -- 6. Great teams promote camaraderie and a sense of collective direction -- Pillar three: Activating efficiency -- 7. Great teams manage dysfunction, friction, and strong personalities -- 8. Great teams build a mentoring culture -- 9. Great teams adjust quickly to leadership transitions -- 10. Great teams adapt and embrace change -- 11. Great teams run successful huddles -- Pillar four: Mutual direction -- 12. Great teams improve through scouting -- 13. Great teams see value others miss -- 14. Great teams win in critical situations -- 15. Great teams speak a different language -- 16. Great teams avoid the pitfalls of success -- Appendix: Great takeaways from business and sports leaders.After interviewing some of the most successful sports teams and organizations in the country, the author has collected sixteen habits which drove their success.
Subjects: Teams in the workplace.; Corporate culture.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Oxford guide to plain English / by Cutts, Martin,author.(CARDINAL)778091;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Plain English is the art of writing clearly, concisely, and in a way that precisely communicates your message to your intended audience. This book offers expert advice to help writers of all abilities improve their written English. With 30 chapters, each centred around a practical guideline, its coverage is extensive, including lessons on vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, layout, proofreading, and organization. There are also hundreds of real examples to show how it's done, with handy 'before' and 'after' versions. All this is presented in a straightforward and engaging way.This new edition has been fully revised, reorganized, and updated to make its content even more accessible. There are new chapters discussing customer-service writing and common blunders in the workplace, while other sections have been amended to update examples and provide easier routes through the book. The chapter on sexism, in particular, has been heavily expanded to advise on the use of inclusive language in general. A new appendix has also been added, summarising the history of plain English from Chaucer to the present day.
Subjects: English language; English language; English language; English language;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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