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An exciting new text for the basic hybrid course, Communication in A Changing World is distinguished by its emphasis on ethics and civility in communication; its original, comprehensive and integrated treatment of computer-mediated communication; and, its authentic, engaging examples drawn frequently from popular culture.Communication in A Changing World regards communication as integral to the development of students as responsible citizens in a diverse world.Its goal is to help create good communicators who are skilled in their construction, presentation, understanding and evaluation of messages, and who also have the knowledge and willingness to take responsibility for their communication behaviors. ... Read more

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The fourth edition of Human Communication is an engaging reflection of the contemporary field of communication studies. The authors' writing mantra ("Make It Smart; Keep It Real") leads to a text that strikes a practical balance of definitive content and everyday application. To "make it smart," the authors read hundreds of articles from mainstream communication journals. To "keep it real," the authors synthesized their findings so that they resonate with the challenges and goals of today's typical basic course. Always the goal is to highlight the relevancy of communication to college students by engaging the readers.Every chapter features skill-building, critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, 21st century examples, and lively writing that is respectful of the student reader. ... Read more

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In this book, the author translates years of experience working with students with Asperger Syndrome and social-communicationdifficulties. The essence of this resource: 70 of the skills that most commonly cause difficulty for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and social-communication problems. Each skill is presented with a reproducible skill handout, as well as activity sheets listing ways teachers and parents can demonstrate, practice and reinforce the skill in the classroom and at home. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Wonderful!
This book is great!I use it in social skills groups with children of all different ability levels (not just Asperger's children).The lessons are very well thought out and planned and the children really understand the concepts.I would highly recommend this book!

Great book!
The book is very easy, practical and informative!I work with children with autism and aspergers and recommend the book.

Great book!
This book has step by step instructions on social skills and I love the easy to read and teach format.I don't know if my son has Asperger's, but he really struggles with social skills and this has been a great help to us.

very practical workbook
I found this book very useful.It lists skills a child should have, which are so inherent to those who don't have this probelm, they are actually hard to think of on your own.For each skill it gives examples and ways to encourage gaining the skill.Every parent whose child's social skills aren't up to par with their peers will benefit from this book.

Great for Social Skills Training
This book is an excellent resource for those who want to assist children and young adults with social skills training.There are clear cut lessons and activities that cover a variety of topics from how to greet others to asking someone on a date.Very valuable for those who need concrete examples of the correct way to approach many different social situations. Could be used for children on the autism spectrum, but also for any child who could benefit from practice in social interaction, even those who are shy. Anyone who lives and works with students who have social skills defecits would find this book useful. ... Read more

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For children with Down syndrome, communicating is just as urgent and essential as it is for anyone else.In the newly updated and expanded edition of Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome, Libby Kumin offers comprehensive, authoritative, and practical advice based on her nearly 25 years of firsthand experience with kids with Down syndrome.She explains the role of a SLP, the stages of communication development, and how certain characteristics of Down syndrome, such as low muscle tone, hearing loss, and cognitive delays, can slow progression of those skills.Delays can lead to frustration and other problems for children who do not have intelligible speech until age 2 or later.

EARLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME focuses on speech and language development from birth through the stage of making 3-word phrases, which is often around kindergarten age, but can occur later.This book offers a wealth of information on intelligibility issues, hearing loss, apraxia (difficulty planning oral-motor movements), and other factors that affect communication for children with Down syndrome.It explains how to prepare for and understand the results of speech-language assessment, and goes on to describe what to expect in the years ahead when a child enters elementary school.

Throughout the new edition, the author incorporates the latest research on Down syndrome and communication development.She has added new chapters on high- and low-tech augmentative and alternative communication options, as well as articulation and literacy (how reading aids in the learning of language, speech, and auditory skills).New checklists on evaluating and treating speech problems, and numerous home activities designed to help children master each stage of communication development have also been added. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Excellent resource
I consider this book, along with the gross and fine motor skills books, my primary written resources for working with my 7mth son with Down Syndrome. The information is clearly written, easy to understand and comes with activities that you can do to help with speech skills. I use these books to supplement what we have learned from the early intervention therapists. I highly recommend them for any new parent of a child with Down Syndrome.

Intervention Strategies
This is a great resource for both professionals and parents.The author does an excellent job of explaining the various aspects of speech and language and the challenges a child with Down syndrome may face.She also gives intervention ideas that are well suited to these difficulties and are easy to integrate.I was very pleased with this book, especially for the price!

Down syndrome book
I found this book to be helpful when working with a child who has Down syndrome.

Even with Speech Therapy this book is useful.
Don't put it all on your therapist to teach your child.Take it into your own hands...it is your child.This book is great for your child of any age.It is really good for someone who has a little one because it talks about oral motor issues that could delay the speech and how to work on them.Libby is the Speech guru in the Down syndrome world...but you may have already know that.

excellent suggestions and explanations
Bought for use in a parent-infant education program for children infant to 3. Written with parents in mind so that it is not full of medical-speak, and full of suggestions, this is a good book for anyone working with or parenting a child with low tone or multiple issues that interfere with language development. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (5)

Excellent - Every Yoga Teacher Should Read This Book!!
Skillful communication is perhaps a yoga teacher's most valuable asset. With What We Say Matters: Practicing Non-Violent Communication, Judith Lasater and husband Ike Lasater have given us a gem to better light the paths of yoga teachers and students alike. The basic thread of their message is that our language reflects what's happening inside; getting clearer inside about our own thoughts and feelings allows us to engage with others in ways that embody deeper empathetic understanding. Put differently, when we are in our own truth - mindful of who we are, how we feel, and what we need in the present moment - we are more capable of listening to others and honoring their needs.

I had the fortune many years ago to take a number of workshops at with Judith Lasater. In one she spoke eloquently from a place of deep experience about "taking the seat of the teacher," which involves first being honest with ourselves about our intentions and then relating with our students from that place. In What We Say Matters, she and Ike Lasater take this a step further, giving us practical tools for cultivating clearer self-awareness and thereby finding ways of conversing that are consonant with the primary yogic value of non-violence. While I discuss various aspects of student-teacher communication in my book, Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques, the Lasaters' give this topic the more concentrated focus it deserves.

Every yoga teacher should read and re-read this book, do all the workbook exercises, and follow the authors' suggested homework exercises - such as reflective journaling - for exploring their self-awareness and related qualities of communication. I will also recommend this book to all of my students; indeed, it's essential reading for anyone interested in a more peaceful, honest, and happy life.

Excellent introduction to the principles of Nonviolent Communication
NOTE:I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher.

This book, written by married couple Judith and Ike Lasater, describes the techniques of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) a method developed by Marshall Rosenberg.The authors begin by introducing the basic concepts of the NVC method, breaking down the process into four simple steps involving observations, feelings, needs, and requests.Specific examples of both feelings and needs are provided, and at the end of each chapter, suggestions are given for ways to practice what you have learned in that section.The volume continues in this basic manner, with the authors presenting additional skills to be used in conjunction with the principle elements of NVC.Some of these added components include making conversational choices, such as giving empathy to ourselves and/or others, and increasing personal awareness.

In the second half of the book, the authors address communication skills in more specific situations, including talking to partners, talking to children/parents, talking at work, and bringing NVC into the world.For the partners section, Judith and Ike are able to provide a unique perspective, using examples from their own marriage.Similarly, in discussing children, the authors acknowledge the challenges they faced within their own family, reflecting on the especially trying toddler and teenage years.I found myself particularly interested in the applications of NVC to workplace situations.In this chapter, Ike focuses on efficiency in communication, not only verbal contacts but also other forms of communication such as e-mail and voice mail messages.Although I found this section useful, I would have liked to have seen some more specific examples.For instance, Ike mentions that he sometimes drafts his e-mails using NVC language, then re-writes them using more colloquial wording; it would have been very helpful to have included before and after samples here.

Overall, this book provides a basic, useful introduction to the principles of NVC.The techniques are presented in a simple, straightforward manner, and I especially liked that the authors applied the method to a variety of situations/settings.However, the authors specifically state that it took them years to learn how to become more adept at NVC techniques.Although their book is clearly an attempt to simply this process--in fact, they note in their introduction that "learning NVC needn't be so difficult"--it seems clear that *mastering* NVC is something that indeed requires a great deal of motivation, commitment, dedication, and time.However, this book offers an excellent introduction to the method.

A Solution for World Peace?
Imagine if you could purchase the tools needed to gain world peace for only $15? That sounds like a joke, doesn't it? It is my belief that the book entitled What We Say Matters by Dr. Judith and Ike Lasater has the ability to do just that if everyone in the world followed their great suggestions. (That is the tricky part, isn't it? lol....)

What We Say Matters is a very powerful book about the effect our everyday communications have on the world around us. With techniques drawn from their extensive work with NVC, or Nonviolent Communication, Dr. Judith and Ike Lasater bring us through simple techniques that we can use to retrain our communication towards making peace with the people we interact with on a daily basis - especially our intimate connections that we have with our family and friends.

I have been a proponent of conflict resolution communication techniques for much of my adult life but have never come across anything so simple and easy to implement as the techniques displayed within this book. If you find yourself challenged by your dealings with others (honestly, who hasn't?) you should do yourself a favor and read this book.

What We Say Matters
This is a valuable book for learning how to effectively communicate. It is about nonviolent communication, but it also ties in Yoga Philosophy. I find it to be quite readable!

Excellent
I love anything written by Judith Hanson Lasater and this book was a very pleasant surprise as it deals with a subject matter that I really read about - Empathy and nonviolent communication.

Ever since I have discovered yoga, I have also tried to listen more to my inner voice and realized just how negative and at times, hurtful, my thoughts can be.I seriously believe that this translates into my thoughts affecting my moods, my body, my spirit and everything outside of me - i.e. how I deal with people and situations.

Reading What We Say Matters was an eye opener and actually confirmed alot of things that I always suspected.I like that the authors compare speech to spirituality and argue that both can be combined in a nonviolent and loving manner. They encourage us to use compassion and to cultivate this compassion in every interaction that we have both with the outside world and with our internal communications.

Written almost from a personal level, the authors share some of their stories and give us englightment as to how to apply a kinder, gentler way in our communications - which starts internally with ourselves. ... Read more

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You'll find your voice and experience communication success with INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS, Sixth Edition! Award-winning author Julia T. Wood presents a pragmatic introduction to the concepts, principles, and skills of interpersonal communication?helping you build the skills you need to become a better communicator. You'll also read about such timely issues as the ethical challenges and choices that affect interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence and forgiveness, interracial relationships, safe sex, dealing with abuse from intimates, race-related differences between conflict styles, the power of language, and more! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

Great book!
The chapters are mostly short and easy to understand. The pages are colorful and I LOVE the students' short stories and anecdotes.

fast!
This is the first time I ever purchase anything from this website! but I was very surprise! It only take a couple days to be in front of my door, and the quality is awesome! So I trust Amazon now. Hope my next purchase would be the same! :D

mindless garbage....
I've never written a negative review about a textbook before, but finally after being forced to read this book for my IC class, I am compelled to speak my mind.

As a person who's lived around the world many times, this book is seriously incorrect on SO MANY levels in terms of racial, cultural, and gender values. I've never read a text book with SUCH biased assumptions like this one. Judging by the text, it seems like the author (Julia T. Wood) is someone who really lacks experience being around different cultures and instead of basing information from real life experience, she bases it off other naive/generalized sources like most of us Americans do. And the thing that set me off the most is that she tries to convince the reader that these opinions are sheer fact! Also her rants on how ONLY women are vocal about relationships and men aren't? Sounds like she's had bad experience with men and tries reflect that in the book...just kidding on that part but overall, it's nonsense.

Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of insightful information in the book like terms used for stages in communication that I never knew there were names for. But other than that, the text was just plain biased or based off common knowledge. If you're an easily programmed person, who needs a book to better his/her communications instead of actually experience communicating in real life, this book is perfect for you.

Great!
This book was everything I could have hoped it to be. It was clear, easy to understand, used layman's terms. Made the course I am taking a snap!

Interpersonal Communications review
the book was a good overall read, very easy chapter layout and easy vocabs.. I recommand to anyone considering... ... Read more

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Excellence in Business Communication, 9e, delivers an abundance of the most realistic model documents and tools so your students can learn by example.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication; Mastering Team and Interpersonal Skills; Communicating in a World of Diversity; Planning Business Messages; Writing Business Messages; Completing Business Messages; Crafting Messages for Electronic Media; Writing Routine and Positive Business Messages; Writing Negative Messages; Writing Persuasive Messages; Planning Reports and Proposals; Writing Reports and Proposals; Completing Reports and Proposals; Developing Oral Presentations; Building Careers and Writing Résumés; Applying and Interviewing for Employment

With its helpful appendices and a “Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage,” this a must-have desk reference for anyone responsible for writing business letters, emails, memos, and reports.

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Customer Reviews (9)

Fast and Good Quality
Got my book in 5 days, the book is brand new! Keep up the good work!

needed for school
i had to buy this boook for a school communication class the reading is pretty simple and easy to take notes

A necessary evil. LOL :-)
This is a far better written book than my Marketing book that I was forced to read.
This seems to be a competently written book on the subject with good references in the back.
If you had to buy this for your class or if you'd like to polish up on your business communication skills then I'd recommend it.

Excellence in Business Communication
The book came in good condition. There was very quick shipment and good communication with myself and provider. Thank you for an excellent transaction.

Great Book
Just what i needed for my college class, nothing is wrong with the book and seems to be well written. ... Read more

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Praised for its “teachability,” Thinking Through Communication provides an excellent, balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication, making sense of a complex field through a variety of approaches.

In an organized and coherent manner, Thinking Through Communication covers a full range of topics—from the history of communication study to the methods used by current communication scholars to understand human interaction. The book explores face-to-face communication in a variety of traditional contexts: interpersonal, group, organizational, public, intercultural, computer-mediated communication and the mass media. This edition also offers new insights public speaking and listening.

Written in a clear, lively style, Trenholm's overall approach—including her use of examples and interesting illustrations—helps develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study and an appreciation for ways in which communication impacts our daily lives.

Customer Reviews (8)

satisfied with book
This book arrived quickly and in the gently loved condition advertised in its description.I would recommend purchasing from this seller.

Fantastic book
I ordered this book for my Comm 321 college course. This book was excellently written, witty, and to the point. I enjoyed my chapters, it was an easy and enjoyable read for a college text book! Sarah Trenholm is an amazing communicator, she gives relateable examples and provokes thought. Highly recommended for not only the college student, but for the everyday person who wants to better their communication skills or just learn more about the world he lives in.

Book in excellent condition
Thank you for packaging the book up well and it got to my place in a timely fashion.

Good stuff!
The book was sent to me very quickly and the description given about the condition of the book was pretty perfect! I would purchase from this seller again.

Great book.
This book is very thorough but EASY to understand. Recommend it to anyone who needs an intro book to communication. ... Read more

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Over the past few years, many fundamental changes have occurred in data communications and networking that will shape the future for decades to come.

Updated with the latest advances in the field, Jerry FitzGerald and Alan Dennis' 10^th Edition of Business Data Communications and Networking continues to provide the fundamental concepts and cutting-edge coverage applications that students need to succeed in this fast-moving field. 

Authors FitzGerald and Dennis have developed a foundation and balanced presentation from which new technologies and applications can be easily understood, evaluated, and compared. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

A must read!!!
This book is must read for any networking/data communications amateur and specialist! I thought it was very expensive and only bought it because it is a required text for a course in Data Communications that I am pursuing.Having read it, I am not disappointed.

It is written in a language that makes it easy to understand.There are lots of exercises, case studies and hands and labs that help to reinforce the knowledge.Excellent book!

Great Buy
The book was in great condition and it was the best price I could find. The book arrived very quickly.

Not worth over $100.
You might be required to buy this for a college course (in my case, a graduate CS class) but please don't buy it for any other reason. There are far better resources out there for learning the subject matter - even Wikipedia. College textbooks are a rip-off but this is an egregious example. Out of date and badly proofed, it lacks any kind of focus.

Solid book...
This is a solid book.The material in it is good and well laid out.The author is somehow able to make hard to present material at least easy to read.However, the major complaint is that this book is on its tenth edition yet is full of errata.I don't have any clue how that can happen.Because it is supposed to be an academic type of text, this knocks its star rating down significantly for me.

too many errata
to be honest, this book can give you many information; however, it has too many errata. They will reach the tenth edition until they will reach a clean finalized copy. ... Read more

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Clow and Baack examine advertising and promotions through the lens of integrated marketing communications.

Integrated Marketing Communications; Corporate Image and Brand Management; Buyer Behaviors; Promotions Opportunity Analysis; Advertising Management; Advertising Design: Theoretical Frameworks and Types of Appeals; Advertising Design: Message Strategies and Executional; Advertising Media Selection; E-active Marketing; Alternative Marketing; Database and Direct Response Marketing; Sales Promotions; Public Relations and Sponsorship Programs; Regulations and Ethical Concerns; Evaluating an Integrated Marketing Program

The carefully integrated approach of this text blends advertising, promotions and marketing communications together, providing readers with the information they need to understand the process and benefits of successful IMC campaigns.

Customer Reviews (18)

Newer edition better
This is a nice text. Very understandable, easy on the eyes,colourful. Newer (4th) edition is better though!

Did the job
The book had alot more highlighting than I had expected, but I was ok with that.
Fast delivery is the most important thing to me, and I did get it fast, so I was happy with that.

great product, great delivery time!
The book was in the condition decribed by seller, a great condition and it was delivered on time. 5 stars from me!

International Version Textbook
This international version textbook was half the price of the US version, while the seller claimed that "everything" was the same as US version, I found that the question sections at the end of each chapter had different questions than the US version. All the chapter text was the same but the review questions were different. Assignments came back a bit different as half of my class had the international version of this text. It was a pain to try and get the actual assignment questions from someone in the class with the US version text. But hey, I saved money in the end!

Great Service!
This is a great book for those wishing to review integrated communication strategies, or transition their marketing career.I ordered this book the weekend before Christmas and received it within 2 days.Great response and service! ... Read more

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The first communication theory text to provide practical information for career-oriented students

“My students’ feedback has been so positive, without me asking what they think of the text, that I believe I’d be crazy not to use the new Second Edition.” -Erin C. B. Bentley, West Virginia Wesleyan College

“I like how I can adapt this book to my teaching style and the needs of my students. Unlike many theory books, this one does not intimidate undergrad students!” -Ronald Fetzer, Miami University of Ohio

Featuring eleven new case studies, updated examples, and the latest research, this Second Edition of Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life introduces communication theory in a way that helps students understand its importance to careers in communication and business. Concise, practical, and reader-friendly, this book offers succinct coverage of most major theories, including theories of intrapersonal communication, interpersonal interaction, intercultural encounters, persuasion, leadership, group communication, organizational behavior, and mass communication. Real-world case studies for in-class use illustrate the application of theory in a variety of professional settings and can easily be expanded into writing assignments.

New and Proven Features

• Provides eleven new case studies and updated examples throughout that involve students in applying theory to real-life situations
• Includes the latest research on the efficacy of each theory
• Focuses on a particular theory in each chapter, followed by a real-life case study that illustrates the theory's practicality in communication or business settings
• Uses charts and models to highlight the central concepts of each theory presented
• Includes a unique synthesis chapter that identifies common themes among theories and clarifies these themes within the framework of communication competence

Instructor Resources

Revised and expanded password-protected Instructor Resources are available at www.sagepub.com/dainton2einstr and include sample syllabi, a test bank, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies, and in-class activities/topics for discussion, as well as additional cases from the First Edition.

Intended Audience

This book is ideal for use as a core text for upper-level courses in Communication Theory, as found in departments of Communication Studies, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, and Mass Communication. It is also appropriate as a supplementary text for courses in Business, Education, and Psychology.

Customer Reviews (4)

awful paperback
The cover is rough with many spots on it.
The inside is also rough ,too

It is really a used book which has been used for many years.

I don't understand how such an old book can charge for such an high price!

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant
This book is astounding. Its clear, accessible written presentation reveals the authors have a superior grasp of effective teaching methodologies, and for that matter, communication in general. I see teaching as the ultimate summit of human communication (amounting not only to receiving of information, but to retention and application of real world concepts)... and this book handles its subject in a superb manner. I'm a graphic design professional, and all aspects of 'communication' facsinate me, although much of the academic texts on the subject of 'communication' perpetuate the ambiguity and self-aggrandising, elitist embivalence long used as a tool by academia, resisting real world accountability and application. More of this sort of pratical information and clarity needs to be made accessible to more people, and this book is the best example I have seen to actively facilitate this.

Much anticipation
I am highly anticipating the release of this book based primarily on the authors' reputation and contribution to the field.A can't miss piece of work, for sure.

UNREAL!!!!!
This is so rad. I can't believe I'm the first to review this super scintillating read. This book is a real page-turner. And the authors? There's no comparison. They're obviously at the top of their field. Ok, ok, so they taught me everything I know and I owe all the success in my personal life to them...but who cares about bias anyway? I'd buy it, but currently don't have that kind of money in my wallet. But don't worry, I swear it's the first thing on my christmas list. (and I promise not to nail it to my wall) ... Read more

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National Award Winner: Society for Technical Communication (STC) Best of Show Award Winner
I'm the project manager for this book, so perhaps I'm a bit biased. :-) However, it is basically unheard of for a technical book of this breadth and depth, with 22 authors, to win this coveted national award. We are very proud of the team that worked so hard, with so much dedication and passion, to make this happen.

In this book you are going to find deep,under-the hood technical information written by subject matter experts who develop, support, deploy, and troubleshoot Communications Server. No one is closer to the product than these authors. They literally wrote this book as the product was being developed.

The ResKit team is now hard at work on version 3 of Communications Server Resource Kit, this time with 35 cross-team authors, and hope you will check out our progress on our new blog, DrRez, at [...]. You can also follow us on Twitter (@DrRez) at [...].

Your ideas and feedback are always welcome and appreciated.

Well done
When I first picked up the book, I thought I knew OCS. Then I read it. It covers everything from client functionality, to expected SIP conversation behavior, to WMI and AD attribute details. I continue to use it as a reference for projects and troubleshooting. It has been and will continue to be a very useful tool.

You won't find a better book on this topic
If you really want to "get under the hood" of OCS, this is the book to have.

Excellent reference guide
This book is a great resource if you want to know the inner details of OCS.
The authors did a great job, it is pretty hard to explain complex content in the clear way they did.
If you are looking for an excellent reference guide for OCS, this is it.
As a bonus, on the cd you will find a nice set of powershell scripts.

Great reference book for OCS guys
This is a great reference book for OCS R2. It brought my skill and knowledge to another level. It's extremly useful for OCS consultants and administrators. ... Read more

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Well-known for its balanced approach to media industries and professions, Dynamics of Mass Communication offers a lively, thorough, and objective introduction for mass communication majors and non-majors alike. Dynamics of Mass Communication takes a comprehensive and balanced look at the changing world of mass media.The new edition explores how the traditional mass media are dealing with shrinking audiences, evaporating advertising revenue and increased competition from the Internet.The 11th edition brings students up-to-date on the latest developments in the media world including Facebook, Twitter and other social media; new media business models; e-book readers; online video sites such as YouTube and hulu.com.; the decoupling of advertising from media content, and many more. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Pretty good
Very good basic introduction to media. By no means does it go into depth with the material but it's good for JOUR 1001.

Not Good
The book is heavily marked with a dark orange marker...it is barely readable on same pages..
some of the pages are completely marked dark orange...
This book was in terrible condition....
Can barely use it to study

Really needed it!!!
This book arrived right on time cause I tried to go forward with the class without the book. Easy to navigate.

Review
I purchased this book as a text book for a college class.It does not really matter if I like it, or don't like it.I have to have it.

Lengthy and Boring
If you have to get this book for class, be prepared for a long, dull read.I enjoyed the history sections for each medium, but the book tries very hard to get 20 pages per chapter, and spends a lot of time defining things that the average college student would already know.I have not used the dvd, so unfortunately I don't know if that's any easier than reading the chapters. ... Read more

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Strategic communication methods that support the development of ethical and effective managers at all levels of business. For professors who know students need effective communication skills to be successful in the business world, this text provides a strategic, yet practical view of managerial communication. In this fourth edition, three dozen case studies are provided to help students see how their new skills would work in a real setting. A new chapter has also been added on Persuasion, examining the science behind influencing decision making in others.
Management Communication in Transition; Communication and Strategy; Communication Ethics; Speaking; Writing; Persuasion; Technology; Listening and Feedback; Nonverbal Communication; Intercultural and International Communication; Conflict Management; Business Meetings; Meeting the Media
Effective communication can make or break an individual career or an entire business. By developing powerful techniques to get their message across, students can learn to turn ideas into action and success.

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Customer Reviews (6)

Nothing to get excited about
I had to read this book for a grad class.There's nothing exciting about it. He could have make this more enjoyable to read.

management communication a case analysis approach
This book was sold for a great price and though it was used it was in excellent condition, the seller did not byany chance fabricate the condition of the book. I would order from this seller again.

great job
the book came very fast i orderd it a weeek befor classs started and it came two days before class these are great sellers will definity buy from again

Great book!
This book arrived earlier than promised and in great condition.I am still using the case studies for other classes in my graduate studies.

Just what I wanted
Saved some money and came in plastic shrinkage wrap ...was new too! Thanks ... Read more

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For more than six decades, Lehman and DuFrene's BUSINESS COMMUNICATION has established itself as the authoritative standard in the field. With its clear writing style, extensive example documents, and a proven Strategic Forces Model that translates communication theory into applied best practices, the new Sixteenth Edition is a dynamic response to ongoing changes in technology, organizations, the business marketplace, and the global economy. In today?s fast-paced business environment, communicating effectively with multiple audiences is more essential?and more challenging?than ever. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, Sixteenth Edition, leads the way in preparing readers to rise to this challenge, combining a strong emphasis on sound writing principles with practical coverage of real-world spoken, electronic, and written communication situations and strategies that play a vital role in modern business. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Buena elección
Mi opinión en cuanto a la compra en Amazon es buena. Ordené el libro, envié el pago y luego recibí el libro en las condiciones ya estipuladas y dentro del tiempo límite. En alguna otra ocasión no dudaría en hacer una compra en Amazon.

Good book on Business communications
I got the book in good time. It was like brand new. The book covers some grammar but gives you the ins and outs of mailing, emailing, and oral communications in a business environment. Excellent book.

Terry Wells
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Great
The product was in excellent condition.I would definitely buy from this person again.

Excellent Information and Condition
This book arrived in excellent condition from the seller and contains up to date, relevant information for today's climate of business communication!

Great shipment, not so great of the product
I had asked for expedited shipment and I got my book right on time at the earliest time that was possible; GREAT SERVICE.

The book was in a good condition; although it had a bit more markings than what I expected it really is not a big deal.
My biggest complaint and issue with this transaction is that, rather than the usual edition of the books that students purchase, the "Instructor's Edition" of this book was shipped to me. It is illegal to sell the "Instructor's Edition" of books as it is explicitly stated on the back cover: "NOT FOR SALE, This textbook has been provided free for an instructor to consider for classroom use. Selling free examination copies contributes to higher prices of text books for students."
No where in the product description it was clearly stated that this was an "Instructor's Edition" or I wouldn't have purchased it. My instructor was shocked when he saw this copy in my hands and said that I was lucky since he wasn't going to pull any tests directly from the book or I wouldn't be allowed to use it!
I cannot even resell the book, once I am through with my course because first of all this book is not for sale! Besides, the next user is going to run into the same issue as I did.This is not right!
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Fundamentals of Organizational Communication presents organizational communication concepts within a unique competency-based approach that incorporates personal knowledge, interpersonal sensitivity, communication skills, and ethical values. Blending theory, analysis, and practice, this book provides an extensive introduction to major organizational communication issues, theories, and skills, enabling readers to immediately apply the concepts presented.

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A difficult read
This book is very difficult to read, so much so that I find myself having to close the door to avoid all distractions.My recommendation is to take notes as you read.I have had to go back and reread several sections.It's odd to me that this text was assigned for a communications course considering it is one of the most confusing books I have ever read.It lacks practical examples and is honestly quite boring.There are many other books that do a much better job of explaining organizational theories.

Displeased
Unlike the book, I will get to the point. This was a terrible book that was very difficult to read or gain any information from. For a communication book, it felt like you had to interperet the author's writting to get much information from it. The examples we just 'ok' and not much of a help to the reader. I am honestly displeased after finishing this book.

NEVER GOT IT!
I ordered it only to find out it would take 1-21 days to get it.It has been 27 days. I still do not have it!

This was a need, not a want.
I needed this textbook for my Fundamentals of Organizational Communications class.UGH!!I hated this textbook.It is written too much like a scholarly paper with TONS of in-text citations and it was horrible edited.I would never recommend this book to anyone to read on a personal or professional level.If you have to take a course and this is the required textbook, be prepared to do lot of re-reading because the text is extremely dense and the author fills the books with sentences that are extremely long and distracting with definitions in parenthesis right in the sentence.I can not count how many times I fell asleep reading this text and I LOVE to read.I can not wait to sell this book because I will not even keep it for a reference.

Not so Good!
I have ordered from Amazon for years now.I have bought and sold items.I have NEVER had such slow delivery in my life.I ordered the product on the 30th and did not get it until the 28th of the following month.It was being delivered IN STATE!I will probably try another seller, because this was a horrible experience.Sorry that I seem angry, but I am.I am in an 8 week course and got my book in the 5th week!!!!! ... Read more

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Updated in a new 8th edition, Communication: Making Communications is a popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication that skillfully blends theory, current research and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives.

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An in-depth study of why your communication styles are not wrong, just different!

Finally an answer for the number one problem in marriages-communication! This analysis of the vital principles of cross-gender communication helps couples recognize they speak two different languages. They are sending each other messages in "code" but won't be able to crack that code until they realize that she listens to hear the language of love and he listens for respect.

Most advice on this subject fails to understand that husbands and wives are wired very differently, and when those wires get crossed, the communication sparks can fly!

Dr. Eggerich's best-selling book, Love and Respect, launched a revolution in how couples relate to each other. In The Language of Love and Respect he shares how that message can be applied.

Formerly titled Cracking the Communication Code.

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Interesting perspective
I have read several relationship books and this is one of several.It has some good points.I am a man and it is always helpful to have reminders that women generally think differently than I do.I found that the first few chapters were very good, but the book started to get repetitive and say the same things over and over.Overall, it was good and worth a read if you are interested in understanding your spouse better.

Great methods.
This book had some amazing methods for resolving conflict and from keeping it from happening in your marriage. I think that a lot of these principles can be applied to a lot of other areas of life as well. I tend to have a hard time reading these kinds of books (they just don't interest me), but was able to keep up with this one pretty well. Overall, I liked it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their marriage.

Nice Handbook but Not Deep
I have not read anything by Dr. Eggerich so this was an interesting book to begin with. I thought he was right on the money with his communication descriptions and this is a great little handbook compacted with many ideas on how to improve your marriage.

That said, there wasn't much "new" about it other than his terminology. If you've been in Christian circles long enough, you've heard all this before. There wasn't anything earth shattering that I learned. But I would recommend it to marriages that are on the brink of sliding down the hill.

Try this book before therapy
I have been in relationship counseling before and I must say that this book covers a lot of things that you would with a counselor and instead of forking over 150.00 a session, sit down with your loved one and read it together. It's a great way to talk about things as your reading and communicating. I believe that communication is in the top 3 as for a long loving caring relationship. A must for any couple.... problem or not!

Textbook Reading - Love & Respect
The Language of Love & Respect is the sequel to Dr. Emerson Eggerichs best-selling book Love & Respect. I had never read Love & Respect, but had heard wonderful things about it, so when I got the chance to get a free copy of this book in exchange for a review I jumped at it.

Unfortunately, I did enjoy the book. In my opinion, the book read like a text book. It wasn't something that would be an enjoyable read, but something that requires study. The use of acronyms was overkill. First there was C-O-U-P-L-E, then C-H-A-I-R-S. Next we had to learn about how COUPLE and CHAIRS get you out the Crazy Cycle and into the Energizing Cycle.

These acronyms and "codes," that most will never remember, were too complicated to be very useful. The writing was lackluster, and did not hold my attention. While I'm sure there is benefit to be found in the book, I think you'd have to dig deep and focus hard to find it.

If you're looking for a deep study book on marriage communication, this may be the book for you. But unfortunately, it was not the book for me.
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This study guide acts as an excellent tutor in this subject. It offers clear explanations of the mathematics behind signal and linear system analysis, fully covering communications theory, and provides an introduction to information theory and coding. Also included are more than 400 solved problems and hundreds more with answers, so students can test themselves and track theor own progress as they master various concepts and their applications. ... Read more

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Excellent book
Excellent book...very easy to read and filled with examples to help you visualize. Lots of problems to practice.
It is an overall excellent book to assist you; especially if the book you were assigned in class sucks.

A good course supplement text.
A concise and useful analysis approach on the subject. It is intended for a junior or higher level college audience. I used this for more technical details while taking an engineering technology course on communications.

Broad overview of communications topics
This is an excellent supplement for upper level undergraduate electrical engineering students enrolled in a communications class, particularly if either "Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems" by Lathi or "Communication Systems Engineering" by Proakis is being used as the main textbook. This outline follows along with the topics in those books particularly well. The first two chapters go into the basics of signals and systems and discuss linearity, time invariance, impulse response, and the Fourier and Hilbert transforms.The next two chapters discuss the principles of amplitude and frequency modulation. The next four chapters cover the idea of random processes from the standpoint of communication theory. First the concepts of probability and random variables are introduced. Then random processes themselves are outlined. Finally these concepts are applied in chapters on noise in communication and hypothesis testing. I think this section of the outline does a particularly good job of presenting material and worked problems on possibly one of the hardest topics to understand in electrical engineering undergraduate studies.The final two chapters of the outline cover the basics of information theory and error control coding.
The depth of material presented is not sufficient for self-study, but is very good supplemental material. The problems are excellent with many worked out examples, and there are more than enough illustrations and figures to help explain the subject. I highly recommend this outline.

Schaum's Review
I have used Schaum's outlines for 40 years and this is no different.Excellent explanations and problem solving.

many topics covered
Hsu gives you a wide spread of topics. The book certainly has an impressive coverage. It talks about most types of digital modulation techniques, like Pulse Code Modulation. Plus, there is an explanation of random processes and simple probability. Necessary because of the inherent stochastic nature of much of communications. Which then leads directly into information theory, and the key Shannon concepts of how to find a quantitative measure of information in a channel with a given signal power and noise power.

Understand, though, that the very breadth of the discussion means that Hsu often only has time for a brief venture into each topic. But, then again, the book's title does say "Outline". This is really a review book, rather than a text from which to learn material for the first time. ... Read more

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Now You're Speaking My Language is the anticipated paperback edition of Gary Chapman's 2004 Gold Medallion award winner, Covenant Marriage. This especially popular book from the multimillion selling author encourages husbands and wives to offer steadfast loyalty, forgiveness, empathy, and commitmentto resolving conflict, thus encouraging each other in spiritual growth.

Quite masterfully, Dr. Chapman shows how communication and intimacy are key points in developing a successful marriage by focusing on these principles:

*Lasting answers to marital growth are found in the Bible.
* Your relationship with God enhances your marriage relationship.
* Communication is the main way two become one in a marriage.
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Female Friendly
Gary Chapman is truly an excellent writer. While I have found that many marriage enrichment books are written by men who either have a dislike for women, or do not understand them, Chapman writes in a gentle style that speaks to women.Now You're Speaking My Language is an easy read and full of helpful insights.If in doubt, it's worth your time.

Enlightening!
This is a very well put book.Eye opening and easy for anyone to follow. This is a must-have for married couples!I highly recommend it for anyone willing to dig into a deeper relationship with their spouse.

Good book by Chapman, but not his best
I'll pick up any book written by Gary Chapman on relationships.He has keen insight into the sometimes unstable, all the time unpredictable, lives of married couples.

Now You're Speaking... is a very practical book that I enjoyed.I liked the fact that he used real life couples in his examples and illus..I also appreciated the fact that he summarized his chapters at the end each chapter.I felt like he was taking the old formula that my jr. high English teacher used to teach compostions.Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them.That's exactly what Chapman did.

The book you can tell is designed to be read by someone who has already reach the 5 love languages.You can enjoy the book without having read 5 love languages, but you certainly won't get everything out of it that you could have.

So if you are looking for a great read on relationships, and have already read Chapmans book, "The Five Love Languages" grab this and enjoy, if not, grab The Five Love Languages, it really is the better book.

It helps! (Even good marriages!)
My husband and I have a wonderful marriage... but we know it takes work so that is why we do alot of reading of Christian marriage books and I LOVE this one.
Gary Chapman has a great way of truthfully letting you know what a marriage needs to survive~ honest, open and effictive communication.

The same way we take what others say and twist it up to mean something totally different than what was said, others do that too! So he brings to your attention the words you say and how you say things.

This book is great for any relationship- not just marriages...
if your marriage is in trouble- this is truly a great read for you.
If you are engaged- get two copies- one for each of you to read before saying 'I Do'.
If you need a wedding gift for someone- this paired with the 5 Love Languages would be a great gift- I wish someone would have thoguht of that for me instead of the hediest bookends I recieved!
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Communication
I enjoyed this book because it reenforced the need for honest communication in a relationship. ... Read more