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|  | Listening - The Forgotten Skill by Madelyn Burley-Allen
A proven program for turning effective listening into a powerful business tool Managers and other employees spend more than 40 percent of their time listening to other people but often do it so poorly that the result is misunderstood instructions, misdirected projects, and erroneous actions—millions of dollars’ worth of mistakes just because most people don’t know how to listen. In this new edition of her classic guide to the art of effective listening, Madelyn Burley-Allen shows you how to acquire active, productive listening skills and put them to work for you—professionally, socially, and personally. With her time-tested techniques, you’ll learn how to:Eliminate distractions and improve your concentration on what is being saidLocate key words, phrases, and ideas while listeningCut through your own listening biasesInterpret body language cluesAsk constructive, nonthreatening questions that elicit real informationGet others to listen to youMaster a whole range of listening skills that you can use on the job and in your personal lifeListening: The Forgotten Skill uses an interactive learning approach with work-sheets, charts, graphs, and self-tests that help you pace and monitor your own progress. AUTHOR: Madelyn Burley-Allen
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice 
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 | Don't Let Jerks Get the Best of You by Paul Meier
Jerkism is unavoidable because people are naturally selfish--they look out for themselves to the detriment of others. To help readers deal with the selfish jerks (and even the jerk-like tendencies in themselves), Dr. Meier offers advice on a variety of topics, including taking control of negative cycles, learning how to forgive, and understanding how the past influences the present. AUTHOR: Paul Meier
PUBLISHER: Nelson, Thomas Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Virtues of Home & Family by William J. Bennett
Description not available.An anthology of character-building stories from history, the Bible, mythology, poetry, and modern fictions acts as a directional guide for the morality of today's family. AUTHOR: William J. Bennett
PUBLISHER: W Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Healing the Sensitive Heart by Debra Mandel
Description not available.A renowned psychologist provides a revolutionary eleven-step program that encourages readers to cast aside the emotional turmoil of the past in order to finally experience the joy and happiness of a successful, loving relationship. Original. AUTHOR: Debra Mandel
PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Surviving an Affair by Jennifer H. Chalmers, Willard F. Harley
In Surviving an Affair , Drs. Harley and Chalmers describe the most common types of affairs, the reasons they begin and end, the best way to end them, and the best way to restore marriage after an affair. AUTHOR: Jennifer H. Chalmers, Willard F. Harley
PUBLISHER: Revell, Fleming H. Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Getting Pregnant by Colette Bouchez
Description not available.Revised and updated with thirty percent new material, this vital reference source for prospective parents candidly discusses fertility drugs, surgery options, sexual practices, diet, common threats to fertility, and much more. Reprint. AUTHOR: Colette Bouchez
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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