communication

Despite living in a world where technology allows constant digital communication and opportunities to connect, it seems no one is really listening or even knows how. And it's making [people] lonelier, more isolated, and less tolerant than ever before. A listener by trade, New York Times contributor Kate Murphy wanted to know how we got here. In this [book], Murphy explains why we're not listening, what it's doing to us, and how we can reverse the trend. She makes accessible the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of listening while also introducing us to some of the best listeners out there (including a CIA agent, focus group moderator, bartender, radio producer, and top furniture salesman).

Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives.

"Erikson explains that there are four key behavior types that define how we interact with and perceive the people around us. Reds are dominant and commanding, Yellows are social and optimistic, Greens are laid back and friendly, and Blues are analytical and precise. Understanding someone's pattern of behavior is the key to successful communication. Erikson provides practical advice for interacting with people based on their color profiles"--OCLC.

Illustrations and rhyming text explain the variety of meanings behind a cow's "moo.".

"Young readers [learn] . . . about the ways in which we can communicate using light and sound. It investigates and explains signals, patterns, vibrations, and waves of light and sound"--Provided by publisher.

"Take[s] readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected communication through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life [in the modern world]"--Provided by publisher.

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.

Traces the history of communication from ancient times to today. Discusses hieroglyphics, the printing press, postal mail, the telephone, and cell phones. Includes color photographs, a timeline, fact boxes, an activity, a glossary, and further resources.

A big blue whale comes to live near their reef creating a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

A guide to the five love languages--quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and touch--that is geared specifically toward teens, including an overview of the five languages, a profile/assessment instrument for teens, practical examples/tips for applying each language in a teen' s context, and graphics that reinforce key concepts.