If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate—judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people—could indeed be called “violent communication.”...

When scholars write the history of the world twenty years from now, what will they say was the most crucial development at the dawn of the 21st century--the attacks of 9/11, or the convergence of technology and events that allowed India, China, and so many other countries to become part of the global supply chain for services and manufacturing, creating an explosion of wealth in the middle classes of the world's two biggest nations, and giving them...

Popular marriage counselor and seminar leader John Gray provides a unique, practical and proven way for men and women to communicate and relate better by acknowledging the differences between them. Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had happy relationships together because they respected and accepted their differences. Then they came to earth and amnesia set in: they forgot they were from different planets. Using this metaphor...

"In 2011 Sy Montgomery wrote a feature for Orion magazine entitled 'Deep Intellect' about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death. It went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious, almost alien -like creatures. Since then Sy has practised true immersion journalism, from New England aquarium tanks to the reefs...

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

Sequel to: Wolf-speaker.Sequel: The realms of the gods.Ages 12 and up.When she is sent as part of the delegation from Tortall to negotiate a peace treaty with Carthak, fifteen-year-old Daine must use her powers to communicate with animals for more than healing the Carthak emperor's dying birds. Fantasy books collection--Look for Fantasy spine label.

Make instant, meaningful connections.   For interviewing, selling, managing, pitching an idea, applying to college-or looking for a soulmate-the secret of success is based on connecting with other people. And you can do it in 90 seconds or less through Nicholas Boothman's program of establishing face-to-face communication.   A master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Boothman teaches us the concept of synchrony-how to synchronize our...

"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...

Suitable for canine lovers of every breed, this guide will be the go-to bible for those seeking the key to the author's world-famous dog (and human) training philosophy, established over the past decade on his hit TV show, "The Dog Whisperer".

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.