Dr. Chapman explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other's language.

"The classic, bestselling book on the psychology of racism-now fully revised and updated Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication...

We've all been there. An opportunity presents itself and you have one chance to share your important message. The clock is ticking and in this age of information overload, no business skill is more essential than being able to connect with others quickly, whether in a one-on-one meeting or in front of thousands of people. Terri Sjodin has codified the science of making the message smaller so that the impact will be bigger.

Whether it is among colleagues at lunch or an audience of a thousand, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well -- in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how...

Maryann Karinch, has an overriding interest in understanding how people communicate and how to tell when they're telling the truth and when they're lying. In pursuit of this interst, she has interviewed a wide range of professionals who engage with people for a variety of purposes: law enforcement officials, journalists, intelligence officers, medical doctors, academics, and numerous others. From her extensive reseach, she has identified some key...

"The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning We swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers-but also family, friends, and in-laws-they all have "suggestions" for our performance, parenting, or appearance. We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships and professional development-but we dread it...

Designing a website or brochure without an art background? Then step away from the computer and read this engaging conversational introduction to visual communications first. Written for the beginner, White Space is not Your Enemy is a practical graphic design and laeyout guide that introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats, from web to print. This illustrated full-color...

"A teen edition of the New York Times best-selling TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, chock-full of tips and techniques to help teens become confident, capable speakers"--