{"product_id":"the-handy-communication-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Communication Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren Sergy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning, engaging, and comprehensive guide to effective communication!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowerful oratory. Persuasive arguments. Succinct business pitches. Speeches and emails. From cave walls to the printing press, and from Cicero to TED talks, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Communication Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e traces the history, explains the concepts, and examines the skills needed to master effective and efficient communication for every occasion. Providing insights and advice, this useful primer looks at how to improve verbal, nonverbal, and written communications. This informative book provides well-researched answers to nearly 800 common communication questions, such as ... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat are some common barriers to communication? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow did early radio affect American politics? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow has the Internet affected traditional media industries like radio, newspapers, and television? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat affects clarity in written communication? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen should I call someone on the telephone instead of sending an email? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow should I deal with a social media troll? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do so many people fear public speaking? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat are the characteristics of a good speaker? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow can I stop saying things like \"um\" and \"ah\"? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow can I better communicate up the corporate ladder? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow does plain language and simple style fit into academic communication?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpeaking, texting, talking, presenting, reading an audience, body language, negotiations, sales pitches, avoiding clichés and gaffes, and all forms of communicating are covered in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Communication Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren Sergy\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional speaker, writer, coach, and trainer on public speaking, communications, rhetoric, and critical thinking. A member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, she has worked with a variety of clients, organizations, and audiences, including the government of Alberta, Northern Trust Corporation, the University of Alberta, Meeting Professionals International, and Alberta's Blue Cross Blue Shield. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe holds a master's degree in Library and Information Studies and a bachelor of arts degree in English and Classics. Her articles have been published in \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and her blog posts are featured on sites such as \u003ci\u003eDuct Tape Marketing, The Wealthy Gorilla\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYoung Upstarts\u003c\/i\u003e; she regularly posts original content on public speaking and communications on her website at laurensergy.com. 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