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vii, 271 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

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0 of 1	East Hampton New Adult Nonfiction	401.9 MAR

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Dutton

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2) The invention of miracles: language, power, and Alexander Graham Bell's quest to end deafness

"This revolutionary book goes beyond any recent book on language to dissect how language operates in our minds and how to harness its virtually limitless power. As Dr. Marian explains, while you may well think you speak only one language, in fact your mind accommodates multiple codes of communication. Some people speak Spanish, some Mandarin. Some speak poetry, some are fluent in math. The human brain is built to use multiple languages, and using...

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Booth, Katie (Writing instructor)

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English

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East Hampton Adult Nonfiction

362.4 BOO

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[2021]

Simon & Schuster

ix, 402 pages ; 24 cm

East Hampton Adult Nonfiction

362.4 BOO

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"An astonishingly revisionist biography of Alexander Graham Bell, telling the true-and troubling-story of the inventor of the telephone. We think of Alexander Graham Bell as the inventor of the telephone, but that's not how he saw his own career. Bell was an elocution teacher by profession. As the son of a deaf woman and, later, husband to another, his goal in life from adolescence was to teach the deaf to speak. Even his tinkering sprang from his...

3) Harness the Power of Language

Author:

Dishengyuyin

Publisher:

Dragonfly FM

Pub. Date:

2019

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Chinese

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4) You are what you say: Harvard doctor's six- step proven program for transforming stress through the power of language

Let the voice become its own competitive advantage.

Author:

Budd, Matthew

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Times Books/Random House

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c2000

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English

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1 of 1	Ledyard/Bill Nonfiction	158.1 Bud

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c2000

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Times Books/Random House

p. cm.

5) The language of power

Author:

Kirstein, Rosemary

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Del Ray

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2004

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English

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1 of 1	Wallingford Adult Local Author Shelf	KIRSTEIN

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6) The Power of Body Language

Author:

50Minutes

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50Minutes.com

Pub. Date:

2017

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English

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7) The power of Babel: a natural history of language

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective body language with this practical guide. In our interactions with colleagues and customers, our actions often speak louder than our words: regardless of what we are saying, our movements and gestures may betray our true feelings and get in the way of the message we want to convey. Consequently, if you want to develop strong professional relationships...

Author:

McWhorter, John H.

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Times Books

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2001

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English

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1 of 1	Woodbridge Adult NF 400-499	417.7/MCW

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2001

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Times Books

327 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

8) Power language: getting the most out of your words

Author:

McQuain, Jeff, 1955-

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Houghton Mifflin

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1996

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English

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0 of 1	Guilford Adult Non-Fiction	808 M
0 of 1	Meriden Adult Non-Fiction	808.042 MCQ
1 of 1	Mitchell College Book Stacks	P301 .M387 1996
1 of 1	Woodbridge Adult NF 800-899	808.042/MCQ

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1996

Houghton Mifflin

xxii, 246 p. ; 21 cm.

9) The whole language: the power of extravagant tenderness

Author:

Boyle, Greg

Publisher:

Avid Reader Press

Pub. Date:

2021

Language:

English

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1 of 1	Woodbridge Adult NF 200-299	277.94/BOY

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2021

First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition

Avid Reader Press

xx, 226 pages ; 22 cm

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The founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang-intervention program in the world, through a series of moving stories that bear witness to the transformative power of tenderness, challenges ideas about God and about people.

10) The Power Body of Language

Author:

Reiman, Tonya

Publisher:

Ascent Audio

Pub. Date:

2010

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English

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The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others-and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. In an insightful and engaging narrative peppered with fascinating facts, nationally renowned body language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, giving you a life-changing, career-saving, troubleshooting...

11) Vocal the Power of a Conveying Language

Author:

McNeil, Robert

Publisher:

Findaway Voices

Pub. Date:

2023

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English

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12) Mastering the Art of Communication the Power of Precision in Language

Language is Alpha, King, Omega, shaping lives submitted to its decree. Without its presence there is no direction to convey a journey. With its substance a path is cleared, leading the one who heed in mental destruction or elevation.

Author:

Jones, Brent M.

Publisher:

Connected Events Matter

Pub. Date:

2023

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English

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13) The power of body language: how to succeed in every business and social encounter

This book will equip readers with the essential toolkit of becoming a Wordsmith. With the right words, readers will be able to communicate effectively and express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas with clarity and precision. Inside, readers will find a comprehensive guide to understanding communication, effective communication, and how to improve communication skills.The benefits of reading this book include:- Unlocking the power of influential...

Author:

Reiman, Tonya

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Pub. Date:

2009

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English

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0 of 1	Ledyard/Gales Ferry Nonfiction	153.69 Rei
1 of 1	Norwich/Otis Adult Nonfiction	153.69 REI

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2009

Simon & Schuster

334 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

14) The power of our words: teacher language that helps children learn

Author:

Denton, Paula

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Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc

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c2007

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English

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Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc

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0 of 1	Mitchell College Book Stacks	LB1033.5 .D46 2007

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c2007

172 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

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15) Soft Power and the Worldwide Promotion of Chinese Language Learning

Author:

Gil, Jeffrey

Publisher:

Channel View Publications

Pub. Date:

2017

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English

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2017	Hoopla	Channel View Publications	1 online resource (144 pages)	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

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16) Body Reading People: Harness the Power of Personality Language, Influence & Persuasion to Transfo

The Confucius Institute Project'-consisting of Confucius Institutes and Classrooms, the posting of Chinese language teachers to overseas schools and universities and the Chinese Bridge language competition-represents an attempt by China to extend its influence globally through the use of soft power. Facilitated by a rapidly increasing demand for Chinese language learning, it has established a presence across the globe and made valuable contributions...

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Del Toro, John

Publisher:

Trellis Publishing

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2021

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English

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17) The Power of Holy Language to Change Your Life

Nikki is the complete opposite of her sister Gina, she's an introvert with a smart aleck answer for everyone who crosses her path. Gina is outgoing and gregarious, everyone loves her...But when her fun-loving sister disappears over Halloween weekend, Nikki begins her own investigation as more people are reported missing...She soon uncovers a deep, dark secret in her small town... A town where a bizarre and terrifying Satanic cult is alive and well....

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Myss, Caroline

Publisher:

Sounds True

Pub. Date:

2020

Language:

English

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18) The Power of Voice in Transforming Multilingual Societies: Critical Language and Literacy Studies

Healing, Guidance, and Miracles-Through the Lost Vocabulary of the Soul To connect with the ultimate creative power that shapes and directs our lives, teaches Caroline Myss, we first need to learn its sacred medium of communication-what she calls "holy language." Whether through prayer, ritual, or inspired texts, holy language is our conduit to grace and the mystical domain. In these original audio sessions, Myss brings us a new chapter in her life's...

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Various Authors

Publisher:

Channel View Publications

Pub. Date:

2023

Language:

English

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19) Words on Fire: the power of incendiary language and how to confront it

This volume aims to capture evidence of marginalized voices in various contexts globally and show how speakers seek to reclaim their voices and challenge power relations. The chapters reveal how speakers actively confront inequities in society such as the unequal distribution of resources. Through bottom-up initiatives and conscious involvement in language use, documentation and the development of language domains, speakers can address issues of language-based...

Author:

Garcia, Helio Fred

Publisher:

Dreamscape Media

Pub. Date:

2020

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English

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20) Leadership is language: the hidden power of what you say, and what you don't

This book is about the power of communication to do great harm and how civic leaders and engaged citizens can hold other leaders accountable to prevent it. Author Helio Fred Garcia focuses on the language President Trump uses that conditions an audience to accept, condone, and commit violence against a targeted group, rival, or critic. Including a history of such rhetoric, this book identifies a playbook consisting of 12 forms of communication that...

Author:

Marquet, L. David

Publisher:

Portfolio/Penguin

Pub. Date:

2020

Language:

English

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xiii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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1 of 1	Branford/Blackstone Adult Nonfiction	658.4092 MAR
1 of 1	Madison/Scranton Adult Nonfiction	658.4092 MARQUET

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2020

Portfolio/Penguin

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