Communication Studies

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...

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...

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

THIRD EDITION DESCRIPTION Updated to reflect the latest technological innovations-and challenges-Social Media: How to Engage, Share, and Connect helps students understand and successfully use today's social media tools. Luttrell's text offers: - a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982103750Author Evy PoumpourasFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Atria BooksPublisher Atria BooksWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 157mm * 33mm

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...

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...

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 ...

'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,...

'Focusing' is a technique first developed 25 years ago by American psychologist and philosopher Eugene Gendlin. Hugely influential, it offers six specific steps you can take to open up your inner world of deeper feelings and intuition - and shows you...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616895327Author Giorgia LupiFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Princeton Architectural PressPublisher Princeton Architectural PressWeight(grams)...

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 *...

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...

The Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation offers accessible and coherent explanations across a broad range of topics, and is an excellent first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar and punctuation. Incorporating...

'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...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since...

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

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining...

Guiding readers through the unique challenges and choices presented by digital publication, this book provides a practical set of tools to help students, creatives, and content professionals craft emotionally engaging nonfiction stories for online...

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...

'Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Steady-headed and fun' SUNDAY TIMES'Read this book and, I promise, you'll never listen to animals in the same way again' JESSICA PIERCE, author of Who's a Good Dog?Why...

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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)...

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The Internet is now an integral part of contemporary life, and linguists are increasingly studying its influence on language. In this student-friendly guidebook, leading language authority Professor David Crystal follows on from his landmark bestseller...

'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...

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...

"Dean Nelson is one of the best interviewers around." -Anne LamottFrom respected journalist, professor, and founder of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, an indispensable guide to the subtle art of the interview guaranteed to afford readers with the...

In the last two decades, both the conception and the practice of participatory culture have been transformed by the new affordances enabled by digital, networked, and mobile technologies. This exciting new book explores that transformation by bringing...

"That isn't what I meant!" Truly listening and being heard is far from simple, even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller--now revised and updated for the digital age--analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and...

The utilization-and weaponization-of charm in contemporary global politicsPolitics is a site of performance, and contemporary politicians often perform the role of a regular person-perhaps someone we would like to have a beer with. They win elections not...

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...

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...

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...

'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...