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  • Shared Land/Conflicting Identity

    Trajectories of Israeli & Palestinian Symbol Use

    Series series Rhetoric & Public Affairs
    Shared Land/Conflicting Identity: Trajectories of Israeli and Palestinian Symbol Use argues that rhetoric, ideology, and myth have played key roles in influencing the development of the 100-year conflict between first the Zionist settlers and the current Israeli people and the Palestinian residents in what is now Israel. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is usually treated as an issue of land and ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Language Competence Across Populations

    Toward a Definition of Specific Language Impairment

    This unique, edited book bridges studies in language disorders and linguistic theory with timely contributions from leading scholars in language development. It presents an attempt to define Specific Language Impairment, relating it to children of normal and disordered language capabilities.The chapter presentations examine language development across a variety of populations of children, from ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

  • The New Psychology of Language

    Cognitive and Functional Approaches To Language Structure, Volume II

    Edited by Michael Tomasello ...
    From the point of view of psychology and cognitive science, much of modern linguistics is too formal and mathematical to be of much use. The newly emerging approaches to language termed, "Functional and Cognitive Linguistics," however, are much less formally oriented. Instead, functional and cognitive approaches to language structure are typically couched in terms already familiar to cognitive ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Writing about Visual Art

    by David Carrier ...
    David Carrier examines the history and practice of art writing and reveals its importance to the art museum, the art gallery, and aesthetic theory. Artists, art historians, and art lovers alike can gain fresh insight into how written descriptions of painting and sculpture affect the experience of art. Readers will learn how their reading can determine the way they see painting and sculpture, how ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Aspekte zur Vorbereitung einer Rede

    Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: 1,3, Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (-), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: 'Die Redekunst bedarf der angestrengten Arbeit, eines unablässigen Eifers, verschiedener Übungen, vielfacher Erfahrung, der höchsten Klugheit, eines geistesgegenwärtigen Urteils.'2 'Wer sich beruflich oder gesellschaftlich ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Kommunikationsansätze und Kommunikationsstrukturen in Unternehmen und sozialen Organisationen

    Vordiplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2000 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: 2, Hochschule Fulda (FB Sozialwesen), Veranstaltung: Rhetorik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: [...] Im ersten Werk 'Erzähl mir nix' von Berndt Schwandt werden sprachwissenschaftliche Ansätze zur Kommunikation in Organisationen und Unternehmen dargestellt. Im ersten Kapitel meiner Arbeit gebe ich als ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Gentleman Raises His Glass

    A Concise, Contemporary Guide to the Noble Tradition of the Toast

    A concise guide to giving meaningful, appropriate toasts for virtually any occasion, from the author of How to Be a Gentleman.A Gentleman Raises His Glass teaches how to prepare a toast for virtually any occasion—be it a wedding, a celebratory dinner, or any social celebration where a tribute would be welcome. It also tells the history of the toast, gives examples of the right and wrong things to ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Power Speak

    Engage, Inspire, and Stimulate Your Audience

    by Dorothy Leeds ...
    What is the secret to being a captivating and credible speaker? Never be boring! If you are boring, people will not listen. The central message and focus of PowerSpeak is the importance of engaging, stimulating, and maintaining an audience's attention.This book focuses on the elements of speaking effectively from a design and a delivery perspective. Dorothy Leeds isolates these essential elements ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Classical Rhetoric and Its Christian and Secular Tradition from Ancient to Modern Times

    Since its original publication by UNC Press in 1980, this book has provided thousands of students with a concise introduction and guide to the history of the classical tradition in rhetoric, the ancient but ever vital art of persuasion.Now, George Kennedy offers a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Classical Rhetoric and Its Christian and Secular Tradition. From its development in ancient ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Classification of Developmental Language Disorders

    Theoretical Issues and Clinical Implications

    Chapters written by leading authorities offer current perspectives on the origins and development of language disorders. They address the question: How can the child's linguistic environment be restructured so that children at risk can develop important adaptive skills in the domains of self-care, social interaction, and problem solving? This theory-based, but practical book emphasizes the ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

  • A Manual of Guidelines, Quotations, and Versatile Phrases for Basic Oral Communication

    by Xin-An Lu ...
    Rather like the nerves in human body, communication forms the sinew and tendon of any social body. The quality of everyday life is not only affected by the way we design our work and institutions, but also (perhaps more importantly) by the way we interact and communicate with each other. This booklet attempts to help its readers to become more effective oral communicators in various scenarios ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Mind, Brain, and Language

    Multidisciplinary Perspectives

    Edited by Marie T. Banich, Molly Mack ...
    Much of the groundbreaking work in many fields is now occurring at the intersection of traditional academic disciplines. This development is well demonstrated in this important and unique volume, which offers a multidisciplinary view of current findings and cutting-edge issues involving the relationship between mind, brain, and language.Marie T. Banich and Molly Mack have edited a collection of 11 ... Read more

    $69.99 USD

  • Religious Expression and the American Constitution

    Series series Rhetoric & Public Affairs
    First Amendment rights have been among the most fiercely debated topics in the aftermath of 9/11. In the current environment and fervor for “homeland security,” personal freedoms in exchange for security are coming under more scrutiny. Among these guaranteed freedoms are the protection of religious expression given by the U.S. Constitution and the constitutional prohibitions against behaviors that ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Argumentieren - Eines der wichtigsten sprachlichen Mittel

    Eines der wichtigsten sprachlichen Mittel

    Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: 2.0, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (Germanistik), Veranstaltung: Argumentationstheorie, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Wer ist noch nicht in eine Situation gelangt, in der er sich und seine Meinung rechtfertigen musste, sei es in einer Firmensitzung, in einer Diskussion oder einem ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Genre And The Invention Of The Writer

    Reconsidering the Place of Invention in Composition

    by Anis Bawarshi ...
    In a focused and compelling discussion, Anis Bawarshi looks to genre theory for what it can contribute to a refined understanding of invention. In describing what he calls "the genre function," he explores what is at stake for the study and teaching of writing to imagine invention as a way that writers locate themselves, via genres, within various positions and activities. He argues, in fact, that ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Philosophy, Rhetoric, and the End of Knowledge

    A New Beginning for Science and Technology Studies

    In this second edition of Steve Fuller's original work Philosophy, Rhetoric, and the End of Knowledge: A New Beginning for Science and Technology Studies, James Collier joins Fuller in developing an updated and accessible version of Fuller's classic volume. The new edition shifts focus slightly to balance the discussions of theory and practice, and the writing style is oriented to advanced ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • Invention in Rhetoric and Composition

    Series series Reference Guides to Rhetoric and Composition
    Invention in Rhetoric and Composition examines issues that have surrounded historical and contemporary theories and pedagogies of rhetorical invention, citing a wide array of positions on these issues in both primary rhetorical texts and secondary interpretations. It presents theoretical disagreements over the nature, purpose, and epistemology of invention and pedagogical debates over such issues ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rhetorische Figuren in der Sprache der Wirtschaftswerbung

    Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: keine, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (Institut für Germanistik), Veranstaltung: Kommunikation und Sprache in der Wirtschaftswerbung, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit beleuchtet jene Erscheinungsform der Sprache, die in der Wirtschaftswerbung ihren Niederschlag findet: Die ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Analyse der Rede von Adolf Hitler am 15.03.1938 am Wiener Heldenplatz in Bezug auf Theatralität und Rhetorik

    by Olaf Hahn ...
    Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: 1, Universität Wien (Institut für Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Schauplätze PS, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Bevor ich mit den Recherchen für diese Arbeit begann, hatte ich den Eindruck, das damals die österreichische Bevölkerung, im Gegensatz zu der deutschen, Adolf Hitler ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Rechtspraxis und Anwaltsberuf in Quintilians Institutio Oratoria: Der 'ideale Redner' vor Gericht

    Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Rhetorik / Phonetik / Sprechwissenschaft, Note: 1-2, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (Neuphilologie), Veranstaltung: Proseminar: Die Macht des Wortes - Rhetorik und Recht, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Quintilians Werk wird anhand ausgewählter Textpartien kritisch nachgezeichnet, um einen Einblick in das römische Rechtsleben und dessen Verhältnis ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Gorgias

    by Plato ...
    Translated by Walter Hamilton ...
    Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Gems from the Top 100 Speeches

    A Handy Source of Inspiration for Your Thoughts and Language

    by Xin-An Lu ...
    Public speaking is one of the things many fear the most. This fear is justified-Many eyes to look into and many minds to contend with. Thoughts are elusive. The catcher of powerful thoughts-the apt words-are even more elusive. Yet, you do not need to despair. By standing on the shoulders of great orators, you can also speak with facility, felicity, cogency, and potency.Great orators have produced ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Power of Words

    Unveiling the Speaker and Writer's Hidden Craft

    In 1888, Mark Twain reflected on the writer's special feel for words to his correspondent, George Bainton, noting that "the difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter." We recognize differences between a politician who is "willful" and one who is "willing" even though the difference does not cross word-stems or parts of speech. We recognize that being ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Cheers!

    1,024 Toasts & Sentiments for Every Occasion

    Cheers! is an indispensable A-to-Z of warm, funny, erudite, and sentimental sayings forevery possible occasion. Organized by category, Cheers! is more than a list of notable quotes and memorable toasts. It is full of useful advice on how to prepare a personalized message using the sayings in the book; deliver a toast without becoming flustered or, worse, running too long; and determine what words ... Read more

    $9.99 USD