Dive into the ocean in this noisy rhyming romp from the author of international best-seller Giraffes Can't Dance Bursting with bright bold illustrations & packed with favourite sea creatures
- including sharks whales octopuses & more!
- this bestselling picture book from an award-winning creative team is a delight to read aloud & share with young children

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Communicating Across Cultures is an innovative short course for learners of business English who want to function effectively in an international environment by developing their intercultural skills in English Drawing on inspirational advice from leading figures in the world of cross-cultural communication Communicating Across Cultures covers all types of oral & written communication from meetings to negotiations telephone calls to emails & deals with situations ranging from working in international teams to managing conflict Students are invited to analyse their own intercultural competence & helped to develop a personal action plan for further use beyond the classroom The Student's Book comes with an audio CD that contains authentic interviews with people from the world of business & extracts from meetings that exemplify the communication strategies presented ...

Information advice & suggestions for making vital communication easier & more effective 224 pages no plate sectionillustrations Miller Stephen ...

Go beyond spreadsheets & tables & design a data presentation that really makes an impact This practical guide shows you how to use Tableau Software to convert raw data into compelling data visualizations that provide insight or allow viewers to explore the data for themselves Ideal for analysts engineers marketers journalists & researchers this book describes the principles of communicating data & takes you on an in-depth tour of common visualization methods You'll learn how to craft articulate & creative data visualizations with Tableau Desktop 81 & Tableau Public 81 Present comparisons of how much & how many Use blended data sources to create ratios & rates Create charts to depict proportions & percentages Visualize measures of mean median & mode Lean how to deal with variation & uncertainty Communicate multiple quantities in the same view Show how quantities & events change over time Use maps to communicate positional data Build dashboards to combine several visualizations ...

Communicating Project Management Paperback softback 180 pages 10 Line drawings black & white; 4 Tables black & white ...

Communication Across Cultures explores how cultural context affects the use & (mis)interpretation of language It provides an accessible & interdisciplinary introduction to language & language variation in intercultural communication by drawing on both classic & cutting-edge research from pragmatics discourse analysis sociolinguistics linguistic anthropology & politeness studies This new edition has been comprehensively updated to incorporate recent research with an emphasis on the fluid & emergent practice of intercultural communication It provides increased coverage of variation in language within & between cultures drawing on real-world examples of spoken & written communication The authors review classic concepts like 'face' 'politeness' & 'speech acts' but also critique these concepts & introduce more recent approaches Each chapter provides a set of suggested readings questions & exercises to enable the student to work through concepts & consolidate their understanding of intercultural communication This is an excellent resource for students of linguistics & related disciplines ...

Immerse yourself in the topic of communication in the workplace with an interesting conversation about the communication demands of today's nursing practice! Communication in Nursing 8th Edition adopts a uniquely practical & personal approach providing extensive examples exercises & techniques that help you understand important concepts & apply communication skills in a variety of clinical settings With its conversational tone this relatable text takes you beyond theory to show you how to use communication as a tool to limit stress in your nursing practice A new Active Learning feature that promotes goal-directed reading & additional QSEN exercises highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality safe care for clients
- all in an easy-to-read magazine layout QSEN preface & exercises stress how communication impacts safety & quality of care Moments of Connection boxes highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication & provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work" Reflections on" boxes provide thoughtful summary exercises at the end of each chapter that give you a specific task to help you integrate chapter material into the broader scope of nursing practice Wit & Wisdom boxes present selected verses "ations relevant to chapter topics adding interest & humor These boxes keep your attention by providing moments of relief from serious topics & "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice Exercisesthroughout each chapter help you master chapter techniques & strengthen your communication skills NEW! Active Learning feature in every chapter promotes active goal-directed reading NEW! Exercises in each chapter including reflective journaling remediation online & group activities & discussion topics help facilitate various learning types NEW & UPDATED! Additional QSEN exercises & an updated QSEN preface highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality safe care for clients NEW! Discusses the importance of interprofessional education & communication in the healthcare environment NEW! Addresses the importance of "presence" in nursing
- being present for clients families colleagues & self NEW! New content on healthy grief & the issues of death denial & death phobia & professional boundaries related to social media NEW! Coverage of the most current research about the importance of self-care NEW! Explains the importance of the concept of "the pause" in communication so you better understand how & when to use pauses

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Communication is an essential skill for nurses midwives & allied health professionals when delivering care to patients & their families With its unique & practical approach this new textbook will support students throughout the three years of their degree programme & on into practice focussing on how to develop person-centredness & compassionate & collaborative care Key features include students' experiences & stories from service users & patients to help readers relate theory to practice reflective exercises to help students think critically about their communication skills learning objectives & chapter summaries for revision interactive activities directly linked to the Values Exchange Community website ...

COMMUNICATION IN SMALL GROUPS THEORY PROCESS SKILLS expertly balances theory & processes with practical skill development Drawing on their extensive & varied experience as active researchers lecturers & communication consultants the authors provide students with a clear & comprehensive introduction to the study of small group communication This well-respected text effectively integrates theory research & practice guiding readers to apply concepts & principles to the process of communication when working as members of a team ...

Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life & is an essential skill particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health & social care setting Presented in a unique & easy-to-use dictionary format this practical guide will help students & practitioners understand & apply the principles of effective communication From the how to' practicalities through to challenges & honing existing skills this book will ensure they have the confidence & knowledge to communicate skilfully & successfully in many different contexts & settings This book is essential reading for anyone working in the helping professions for whom good communication skills are an essential part of their role The new edition features New entries covering social media mindfulness several tricky topics & much more Service user snippets to help address & understand the issues about service user perspectives Skills to ensure you are engaging with the Professional Capabilities Framework ? ...