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Better small talk / by King, Patrick.(CARDINAL)648210;
Networking events suck, but they can suck less. What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression.
Subjects: Communication; Conversation analysis.; Conversation.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A good talk : the story and skill of conversation / by Menaker, Daniel.;
Includes bibliographical references.Opening remarks -- Talking history -- Survey, discovery, risks, and roles -- Liebe und arbeit (but, to be honest, really just the rest of chapter 3) -- FAQs (Frequently Arising Quandries) -- CHI -- After words."A stylish, funny and surprising guide to the art of conversation"--Provided by the publisher.
Subjects: Communication.; Conversation analysis.; Interpersonal communication.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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How we talk : the inner workings of conversation / by Enfield, N. J.,1966-author.(CARDINAL)670722;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-243) and index.Introduction: What is language like? -- Conversation has rules -- Split-second thinking -- The one-second window -- Traffic signals -- The glue of relevance -- Repair -- The universal word: "Huh?" -- Conclusion: The capacity for language."We all had teachers who scolded us over the use of um, uh-huh, oh, like, and mm-hmm. But as linguist N. J. Enfield reveals in How We Talk, these "bad words" are fundamental to language. Whether we are speaking with the clerk at the store, our boss, or our spouse, language is dependent on things as commonplace as a rising tone of voice, an apparently meaningless word, or a glance-signals so small that we hardly pay them any conscious attention. Nevertheless, they are the essence of how we speak. From thetraffic signals of speech to the importance of um, How We Talk revolutionizes our understanding of conversation. In the process, Enfield reveals what makes language universally-and uniquely-human"--
Subjects: Discourse analysis; Conversation.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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You're the only one I can tell : inside the language of women's friendships / by Tannen, Deborah,author.(CARDINAL)521071;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-263) and index.Best friend, old friend, good friend, bff, college roommate, neighbor, workplace confidante: Women’s friendships are a lifeline in times of trouble and a support system for daily life. A friend can be like a sister, daughter, mother, mentor, therapist, or confessor—or she can be all of these at once. She’s seen you at your worst and celebrates you at your best. Figuring out what it means to be friends is, in the end, no less than figuring out how we connect to other people. In this illuminating and validating new book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Tannen deconstructs the ways women friends talk and how those ways can bring friends closer or pull them apart. From casual chatting to intimate confiding, from talking about problems to telling what you had for dinner, Tannen uncovers the patterns of communication and miscommunication that affect friendships at different points in our lives. She shows how even the best of friends—with the best intentions—can say the wrong thing, and how words can repair the damage done by words. Through Tannen’s signature insight, humor, and ability to present pitch-perfect real-life dialogue, readers will see themselves and their friendships on every page. Drawing on interviews with eighty women of diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from nine to ninety-seven, "You’re the Only One I Can Tell" gets to the heart of women’s friendships—how they work or fail, how they help or hurt, and how we can make them better.
Subjects: Female friendship.; Interpersonal communication.; Conversation analysis.; Women's friendships.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 12
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You're wearing that? : understanding mothers and daughters in conversation / by Tannen, Deborah.(CARDINAL)521071;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-259) and index.Can we talk?: Mothers and daughters in conversation -- My mother, my hair: caring and criticizing -- Don't shut me out: the importance of being female -- She's just like me, she's nothing like me: where do you end and I begin? -- Stop this conversation, I want to get off -- Wanted: Mother-a job description -- Best friends, worst enemies: a walk on the dark side -- "Oh mom...BRB": how E-mail and instant messaging are changing relationships -- Blending intimacy and independence: new ways of talking.Deborah Tannen's #1 New York Times bestseller You Just Don't Understand revolutionized communication between women and men. Now, in her most provocative and engaging book to date, she takes on what is potentially the most fraught and passionate connection of women{146}s lives: the mother-daughter relationship.It was Tannen who first showed us that men and women speak different languages. Mothers and daughters speak the same language, but still often misunderstand each other, as they struggle to find the right balance between closeness and independence. Both mothers and daughters want to be seen for who they are, but tend to see the other as falling short of who she should be. Each overestimates the other{146}s power and underestimates her own. Why do daughters complain that their mothers always criticize, while mothers feel hurt that their daughters shut them out? Why do mothers and daughters critique each other on the Big Three hair, clothes, and weight while longing for approval and understanding? And why do they scrutinize each other for reflections of themselves? Deborah Tannen answers these and many other questions as she explains why a remark that would be harmless coming from anyone else can cause an explosion when it comes from your mother or your daughter. She examines every aspect of this complex dynamic, from the dark side that can shadow a woman throughout her life, to the new technologies like e-mail and instant messaging that are transforming mother-daughter communication. Most important, she helps mothers and daughters understand each other, the key to improving their relationship.With groundbreaking insights, pitch-perfect dialogues, and deeply moving memories of her own mother, Tannen untangles the knots daughters and mothers can get tied up in. Readers will appreciate Tannen's humor as they see themselves on every page and come away with real hope for breaking down barriers and opening new lines of communication. Eye-opening and heartfelt, You're Wearing That? illuminates and enriches one of the most important relationships in our lives.{147}Tannen analyzes and decodes scores of conversations between moms and daughters. These exchanges are so real they can make you squirm as you relive the last fraught conversation you had with your own mother or daughter. But Tannen doesn't just point out the pitfalls of the mother-daughter relationship, she also provides guidance for changing the conversations (or the way that we feel about the conversations) before they degenerate into what Tannen calls a mutually aggravating spiral, a "self-perpetuating cycle of escalating responses that become provocations.
Subjects: Mothers and daughters.; Parent and adult child.; Interpersonal communication.; Communication in families.; Conversation analysis.;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 20
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Children's online language and interaction / by Tudini, Vincenza A. C.,1960-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Drawing on cutting-edge research, this book uses Conversation Analysis (CA) techniques to better understand the language that children use online, and the implications for their language development. Addressing a highly topical area, it is essential reading for students and researchers of applied linguistics, communication, education and sociology"--
Subjects: Language and the Internet.; Children; Internet and children.; Internet users; Conversation analysis.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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1984 North Carolina travel conversion study : an analysis of those individuals who requested the North Carolina information packet : executive summary / by Gitelson, Richard J.(Richard Jay),1946-(CARDINAL)176685; North Carolina.Travel and Tourism Division.(CARDINAL)157598;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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From page to stage : how theatre designers make connections between scripts and images / by Ingham, Rosemary.(CARDINAL)723480;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171).Imagination, perception, and memory -- Plays -- Playscript analysis -- Text analysis -- Literary theory -- Theatre yesterday and today -- The audience -- Design conversations.
Subjects: Theaters; Drama;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Principles of web design / by Miller, Brian D.,1973-author.; Ackerman, Jason,writer of foreword.;
"Author Brian D. Miller is a sought-after expert in developing product and digital branding strategies for emerging startups and Fortune 500 organizations. In Principles of Web Design, he will teach the reader the tricks of the trade and everything one should know about web design through easy, step-by-step guides and with full-color illustrations."--Amazon.com
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Web site development; Web sites;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The art of writing for the theatre : an introduction to script analysis, criticism, and playwriting / by Yankee, Luke,Author(DLC)no2006080928;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-178 ) and index.Script analysis -- Playwriting -- Criticism -- The interviews : conversations with acclaimed playwrights, critics, librettists & lyricists -- The brass tacks : practical tools of writing for the theatre."Filled with practical advice from an award-winning playwright, and a range of resources to guide you in the craft and business of theatre writing, The Art of Writing for the Theatre provides everything you need to write like a seasoned theatre professional, including how to analyze and break down a script, how to write a wide range of plays, how to critique a play and a theatre production, and how to construct and craft essays, cover letters, theatrical resumes and applications. Accompanying online resources include examples, worksheets and exercises"--.
Subjects: Playwriting.; Drama; Drama; Dramatic criticism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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