persuasion (psychology)

"Nonsense is the . . . compilation and study of verbal logical fallacies. . . . . It is a handbook of the myriad ways we go about being illogical--how we deceive others and ourselves, how we think and argue in ways that are disorderly, disorganized, or irrelevant. Nonsense is also a short course in nonmathematical logical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

"Who Gets Believed? is a groundbreaking book about persuasion and performance that asks unsettling questions about lies, truths, and the difference between being believed and being dismissed in situations spanning asylum interviews, emergency rooms, consulting jobs, and family life"--.

Magician Steve Cohen explains how the psychology behind a magic performance can be used to read people and get guaranteed results in any situation.

Discusses a number of techniques on how to use persuasion to increase your presence, save time and effort, and help make change happen.

"Takes a revolutionary approach to change. It's not about being more persuasive or providing more information; it's about taking a different tack. Instead of pushing harder, doing the opposite: removing roadblocks and reducing barriers to change. [The author] identifies five key barriers to change and shows how to mitigate them"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers who dream of rallying their communities toward supporting a cause will love this book. Replete with useful information about holding a fund-raiser at school or in a local community, these books are sure to get kids engaged in fund-raising. Kids learn how teachers, administrators, parents, and friends can all help turn their concern about a cause into money that can help the cause" -- Provided by publisher.

Offers advice for scientists on how to communicate their ideas to persons in the business, government, and education fields to help their findings gain notoriety and effect change. Includes examples from successful demonstrations along with charts, sidebars, and an index.

"With the help of Connor and Deon, Kym and Lizzie set out to show their school the beauty of bees, and use their powers of persuasion to make a difference in the world"--Provided by publisher. Includes facts about bees.

"Four friends inaugurate their Big Idea Gang by starting a campaign to convince their principal and school to get a new mascot"--Provided by publisher.

"With the help of Connor and Deon, Kym and Lizzie set out to show their school the beauty of bees, and use their powers of persuasion to make a difference in the world"--Provided by publisher. Includes facts about bees.