Communication Studies

Being deprived of social gatherings revealed just how important they are; to connect with others, collaborate, share ideas and create moving, life-affirming experiences.___________________________If there's one thing lockdown showed us, it's that time...

This international bestseller explains everything you need to know about body language, how to read it, and how to put your best self forwards.What people say is often very different to what they think or feel.Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY...

Exam Board: GL Assessment Level & Subject: 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Suitable for the 2024 exams Practice for your 11+ test in short, quick question bursts ...

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power. What makes "cults" so...

A detailed and compelling political study of how elite forces shape mass media.Edward S Herman and Noam Chomsky investigate how an underlying elite consensus structures mainstream media. Here they skilfully dissect the way in which the marketplace and...

60 SMASHING RECIPES TO CELEBRATE TERRY'S CHOCOLATE ORANGE We all love a Terry's Chocolate Orange. It's chocolatey. It's orangey. It's round. It's a ball in a sea of bars. Not only is it great for smashing...

Exam Board: GL Assessment Level & Subject: 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Suitable for the 2024 tests Practice for your 11+ test in short, quick question bursts ...

"I get so jazzed about the future of feminism knowing that Amanda Montell's brilliance is rising up and about to explode worldwide."-Jill Soloway A brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it...

'Politics and the English Language' is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style, for Orwell, was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics and to truth.'All issues are political issues,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780517884539Author Larry KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Crown PublicationsPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

C. Wright Mills is best remembered for his highly acclaimed work The Sociological Imagination, in which he set forth his views on how social science should be pursued. Hailed upon publication as a cogent and hard-hitting critique, The Sociological...

'Telling and compelling' Susie Dent, author of Word Perfect 'Rob Drummond has achieved something very special in this book' David Crystal, author of How Language Works 'Intriguing and engaging' Gyles Brandreth, author of Word Play Why do we have...

The key to perfecting your communication strategy Great communication skills can make all the difference in your personal and professional life, and expert author Elizabeth Kuhnke shares with you her top tips for successful communication in any...

'A lively and well-researched history and critique' - Jonathan Steele, former Chief Foreign Correspondent for the Guardian Since its inception in Manchester in 1821 as a response to the 1819 Peterloo Massacre, the Guardian has been a key institution...

How do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion? ...

When we speak of clouds these days, it is as likely that we mean data clouds or network clouds as cumulus or stratus. In their sharing of the term, both kinds of clouds reveal an essential truth: that the natural world and the technological world are not...

'Full of compelling advice on how to lead more effectively by choosing your words more wisely' - ADAM GRANT, author of Originals and Give and TakeFT Book of the MonthYour words matter more than you thinkMost of us use the language we inherited from a...

The universe is made of stories, not atoms.' - Muriel Rukeyser. Today s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956312808Author Alec GrimsleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 258Imprint Barnes Holland Publishing LtdPublisher Barnes Holland Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

'Marvellously clear... playfully persuasive' Richard Dawkins'Full of Fascinating details. A delight to read.' Tim Harford'Highly original and convincing ... a delight to read!' - Daniel EverettWhat is language?Why do we have it?Why does that...

The international bestseller that will sharpen your mind, broaden your perspective and transform your relationships._____________________________________________________WHY ARE WE SO BAD AT ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS?In an increasingly polarized world, asking...

This book brings together a huge range of material including academic articles, film scripts and interplanetary messages adrift on space probes with supporting commentary to clarify their imporatance to the field. Communication Studies: The Essential...

Televised debates between the nominees of the two major parties have become standard fare in contemporary presidential election campaigns. The authors of this important volume maintain that television has altered the very nature of presidential debates...

The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385055499Author Edward T. HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing GroupPublisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing...

An update of the best selling Book of Questions, the revised book poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves. It's a book that can be used as an avenue for personal growth, a tool for deepening...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632460172Author William LutzFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Ig PublishingPublisher Ig PublishingWeight(grams) 291g

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERYour ultimate guide to the art of winning argumentsEveryone is always trying to persuade us of something: politicians, advertising, the media, and most definitely our families. Thank You for Arguing is your master class in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088010471Format PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSpark

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739157302Author Debbie WallerFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Debbie WallerPublisher Debbie WallerDimensions(mm) 2286mm * 1524mm * 152mm

Hennessy's classic text tells you everything you need to know about writing successful features. You will learn how to formulate and develop ideas and how to shape them to fit different markets. Now in its fourth edition, Writing Feature Articles has...

Mediated Critical Communication Pedagogy explores the role of both traditional and new media in critical communication pedagogy. This edited volume addresses not only how new and other forms of media serve as tools towards social justice in the...

The importance of emotion in everyday interactions has become a central topic of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including linguistics, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and communication. Emotion in Interaction offers a collection...

A Word a Day contains 365 carefully selected words that will enhance and expand your vocabulary, along with their meanings, origins and sample usage and fascinating word-related facts and trivia.It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784567163Author PAX Christi InternationalFormat PaperbackPage Count 324Imprint FastPrint PublishingPublisher Upfront PublishingDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Exam Board: GL Level & Subject: 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Suitable for the 2024 tests Realistic 11+ practice questions for the GL Assessment test ...

Exam Board: GL Assessment Level: 11+ Verbal Reasoning Suitable for the 2024 tests Realistic 11+ practice questions for the GL Assessment test Realistic...

Swearing is a fascinating thing. Almost everyone does it, or worries about not doing it, from the two year old who has just discovered the power of the potty mouth to the grandma who wonders why every other word she hears is obscene. But more than its...

This research volume serves as a comprehensive resource for psychophysiological research on media responses. It addresses the theoretical underpinnings, methodological techniques, and most recent research in this area. It goes beyond current volumes by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611805833Author Oren J. SoferFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc