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Speaking Scared, Sounding Good

Public Speaking for the Private Person

By: Peter Desberg

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Speaking Scared, Sounding Good

Public Speaking for the Private Person

By: Peter Desberg

For millions, the idea of public speaking is terrifying--actually ranking ahead of the fear of death. Many books on public speaking promise to turn shy talkers into impressively confident speakers, but Speaking Scared, Sounding Good is different. Written by Dr. Peter Desberg, a practicing psychologist who has taught thousands of people to speak in front of groups, it doesn’t make ridiculous claims. What it does do is provide you with proven techniques that will enable you to make it through any speech and—even though you may still be nervous—sound as if you know what you are talking about. You’ll learn how to relax, how to focus, and how to set reachable goals for yourself. Through worksheets and self-tests, you’ll be able to isolate and address your individual needs. The author even discusses the unique speaking problems associated with dyslexia. If the fear of public speaking has been holding you back in your career—or if you’ve simply run out of excuses to avoid talking in front of your local garden club—Speaking Scared, Sounding Good will successfully guide you through the process.

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Square One Publishers, Inc.

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0757052622

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Show Me the Funny!

At the Writers' Table with Hollywoods Top Comedy Writers

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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Show Me the Funny!

At the Writers' Table with Hollywoods Top Comedy Writers

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

Enjoy a unique glimpse into the intelligent and quirky inner workings of the comedic mind! This special e-version of Show Me the Funny! presents 28 top comedy screenwriters--including three bonus interviews not in the original print book--from the revered figures of televisions “Golden Age” to todays favorite movie jokesters. Authors Desberg and Davis put an innovative spin on the traditional interview: each writer was given the same loosely structured comedic premise and asked to develop it in any way he or she wanted-no rules, no boundaries, no limits! The result is a hilarious and illuminating look at the comic process. INCLUDES: o Leonard Stern (co-creator of Get Smart) o Sherwood Schwartz (Gilligans Island, The Brady Bunch) o Peter Casey (co-creator of The Jeffersons, Cheers, Wings, Frasier) o Phil Rosenthal (co-creator of Everybody Loves Raymond) o Ed Decter (co-writer of Theres Something About Mary) o plus three e-book only interviews: Marley Simms (Home Improvement, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) Dan O’Shannon (Modern Family, Frasier, Cheers), and Charlie Hauck (Maude, Cheers)

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Union Square & Co.

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1402783221

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Speaking Scared, Sounding Good

Public Speaking for the Private Person

By: Peter Desberg

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Public Speaking for the Private Person

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Now That's Funny!

The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

There is a feeling of pure delight that comes from laughing out loud while watching a hilarious movie or a TV show. Yet as funny as these lines may be, they are the work of people you will never see. The magic behind any comedy hit begins when an idea is hatched in the mind of a comedy writer and is then put down on paper. And while few of us are privy to this fascinating process, for writers Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis, the challenge of observing and understanding how comedy is born has culminated in a unique new book, Now That’s Funny! Desberg and Davis provide an intimate look into the minds of twenty-four of Hollywood’s funniest comedy writers, who have given us such shows as: Saturday Night Live Monk Everybody Loves Raymond The Simpsons Frasier Maude Home Improvement Valerie Modern Family Cheers There’s Something about Mary The Honeymooners Suddenly Susan Newhart Sabrina the Teenage Witch Archie Bunker’s Place The Tracey Ullman Show Wings Who’s The Boss? and more How do you get to see the creative wheels turn? The authors’ premise was simple: Using a Q and A format, they provided each writer with a story idea and let them run with it. Each of the writers was told there were no rules, no boundaries, and no limits! Because everyone started with the same concept, the authors could see how some writers jumped in and began creating, while others asked lots of questions; how some writers stuck closely to the premise, while others turned it on its head. What emerges is an entertaining look—illuminating and hilarious in turn—at the creative process behind hit TV shows and movies. If you’re one of the millions who have enjoyed watching the work of comedy writers, here is an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the madness unfold. Now that’s funny!

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Square One Publishers, Inc.

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0757054455

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9780757054457

Phonological Skills and Learning to Read

By: Usha Goswami,Peter Bryant

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Phonological Skills and Learning to Read

By: Usha Goswami,Peter Bryant

This book sets out to integrate recent exciting research on the precursors of reading and early reading strategies adopted by children in the classroom. It aims to develop a theory about why early phonological skills are crucial in learning to read, and shows how phonological knowledge about rhymes and other units of sound helps children learn about letter sequences when beginning to be taught to read. The authors begin by contrasting theories which suggest that children's phonological awareness is a result of the experience of learning to read and those that suggest that phonological awareness precedes, and is a causal determinant of, reading. The authors argue for a version of the second kind of theory and show that children are aware of speech units, called onset and rime, before they learn to read and spell. An important part of the argument is that children make analogies and inferences about these letter sequences in order to read and write new words.

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Psychology Press

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1317716531

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9781317716532

Children's Reading and Spelling

Beyond the First Steps

By: Terezinha Nunes,Peter Bryant

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Children's Reading and Spelling

Beyond the First Steps

By: Terezinha Nunes,Peter Bryant

This book extends models of early literacy, analyzing how children’s reading and spelling skills develop throughout their school career. An account of how a child’s reading and spelling develop which goes beyond the early years Shows that there are radical changes in the way children read and spell as they get older Describes a new theory about the learning that goes on in the later stages of reading and spelling Makes clear the educational implications of this theory The authors' research has previously contributed to the 'literacy hour' – a government initiative to improve the teaching of literacy skills in UK schools

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John Wiley & Sons

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0631234020

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9780631234029

Transforming Learning

Don't Let School Interfere with Your Laughing

By: Peter M. Jonas

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Transforming Learning

Don't Let School Interfere with Your Laughing

By: Peter M. Jonas

Many authors have researched the connection between humor and education but as E .B. White said: “Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it. However, Dr. Peter Jonas takes a broad and practical approach examining the connection between humor and learning. The book uses a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis to identify nine areas where humor significantly improves various aspects of the learning environment. This book provides practical examples, as well as research on how much of an effect (effect size) humor has on Leadership, Learning, Stress reduction, Job Satisfaction, Relationships, Creativity, Culture, Communication, and Engagement. Humor needs to be taken seriously, because when you get people laughing you can transform learning.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475852428

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9781475852424

Qualitative Research in Education

Interaction and Practice

By: Peter Freebody

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Qualitative Research in Education

Interaction and Practice

By: Peter Freebody

This outstanding new textbook provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative approaches to educational research. The text draws upon a broad range of real-life examples to describe and illustrate the methods through which educational data may be analyzed. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is then shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Key features of this title include: - Links theory and practice by locating forms of analysis within a clear theoretical perspective. - Locates qualitative research in the social and cultural context in which it originates. - Contains a variety of `real-life' examples and case studies. - Each chapter concludes with a set of exercises and questions for further discussion. Qualitative Research in Education presents a thorough explanation of the complexities of educational research and demonstrates the importance of placing this knowledge within cultural, linguistic and sociological contexts. It is an extremely informative text, which constitutes essential reading for those, engaged in the research and analysis of educational data.

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SAGE

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0761961410

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9780761961413

Secrets of Connecting Leadership and Learning with Humor

By: Peter M. Jonas

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Secrets of Connecting Leadership and Learning with Humor

By: Peter M. Jonas

Here is a researched-based book in which author Peter Jonas explores how humor can enhance both leadership performance and improve the learning environment. Jonas attempts to use research and brain-based concepts to build a theoretical foundation and then provides practical components for connecting leadership, learning, and humor. Individuals need to understand the theoretical nature of leadership before they can translate the concepts into practice on a daily basis. The same is true for humor. The main theme of the book is that the proper use of humor will not only increase learning comprehension, but it can be used as an important tool for leaders to enhance their effectiveness. Throughout the book, Jonas has interjected humorous jokes, stories, puns, exercises, activities, expressions, etc. in order to show specific examples to provide the reader with material that can be used in leadership situations and the classroom. The materials in the book can be learned, saved for later, or copied for immediate use. Moreover, each chapter is fun to read and contains practical points and examples of how to integrate humor into daily leadership activities and lesson plans. For teachers and leaders, or anyone in the field of education.

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R&L Education

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1578861519

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9781578861514

Improving Literacy by Teaching Morphemes

By: Terezinha Nunes,Peter Bryant

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Improving Literacy by Teaching Morphemes

By: Terezinha Nunes,Peter Bryant

Literacy, and how to improve it, remains a high profile issue in education around the world Introduces a ground-breaking, tried-and-tested way to increase vocabulary growth in children Previously little guidance available on the impact of this method on literacy Well-known and highly respected authors, Nunes and Bryant, provide a new impetus for research with children in this field

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Routledge

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1134176937

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9781134176939

Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics

By: Susan Loucks-Horsley,Katherine E. Stiles,Susan Mundry,Nancy Love,Peter W. Hewson

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Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics

By: Susan Loucks-Horsley,Katherine E. Stiles,Susan Mundry,Nancy Love,Peter W. Hewson

This third edition represents the gold standard of resources for those working in the field of professional development. My staff and I highly recommend this book as a primary resource for designing and continuously improving professional development programs for teachers of science and mathematics. Unlike other resources, this unique and important book provides current research, an updated strategic planning framework, and access to a portfolio of best practices for informing your work." —Sally Goetz Shuler, Executive Director National Science Resources Center "In the 21st century when STEM education has become vital for our students and our nation and the importance of quality professional development has increased at least tenfold, this seminal work should be required reading for every education leader. It is both practical and scholarly in guiding a school toward a culture of continuous learning and improvement." —Harold Pratt, President, Science Curriculum Inc. Former President, National Science Teachers Association The classic guide for designing robust science and mathematics professional development programs! This expanded edition of one of the most widely cited resources in the field of professional learning for mathematics and science educators demonstrates how to design professional development for teachers that is directly linked to improving student learning. Presenting an updated professional development (PD) planning framework, the third edition of the bestseller reflects current research on PD design, underscores how beliefs and local factors can influence the PD design, illustrates a wide range of PD strategies, and emphasizes the importance of: Continuous program monitoring Combining strategies to address diverse needs Building cultures that sustain learning An inspiring blend of theory and practical wisdom, Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics remains a highly regarded reference for improving professional practice and student achievement.

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425

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Corwin Press

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1452272557

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9781452272559

Children Learning To Read: International Concerns

Volume 1

By: Peter Pumfrey

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Children Learning To Read: International Concerns

Volume 1

By: Peter Pumfrey

This is the first of a two-volume publication which provides an international perspective on how children learn to read. Research studies and classroom experiences from around the world are reported, highlighting implications for the design implementation and evaluation of classroom reading programmes. Contributions and evidence is drawn from over 18 countries and, despite the national differences, there are many common concerns and controversies. From these, three areas are identified: the first is developing an improved understanding of the nature of children's early reading development; the second is the consideration of the ways in which children's reading can be encouraged; and finally issues of assessment in the context of accountability are addressed. This volume deals with the first of these concerns.

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Routledge

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1135719543

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9781135719548

Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

Inside tips on how to craft pitches that seal the deal—no matter what industry you work in—and banish presentation anxiety forever From impromptu elevator pitches to full-board presentations, sales and marketing professionals face an “audience” daily―often with make-or-break consequences. As the person delivering the performance, you need to know you have a great script and are able to maintain composure throughout. To help you perfect both pitch and performance, there are no better coaches than clinical psychologist Peter Desberg and writer/producer Jeffrey Davis. With experience and insights from both the film industry and the corporate world, they understand the pitch process. In Pitch Like Hollywood, they show you how to up your game substantially—no matter what business you’re in—by incorporating elements of a classic Hollywood pitch: driving emotion, piquing curiosity, and ultimately winning over decision makers with powerful persuasion and performance. They take you on an insider’s tour of the entire process, from defining the fundamentals to designing effective presentation strategies to overcoming stage fright. With chapters that include Persuasion Boot Camp, The Pitch Panic Cycle, and Creating the Pitch II (The Sequel), Pitch Like Hollywood provides a front-row seat in a master class on giving great performances for any audience, every time—at board meetings, sales calls, and whenever else you want to make a case to get the results you want.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1264268572

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Now That's Funny!

The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

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Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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Show Me the Funny!

At the Writers' Table with Hollywoods Top Comedy Writers

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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At the Writers' Table with Hollywoods Top Comedy Writers

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1402783221

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Understanding and Engaging Adolescents

By: Jeffrey Miller,Peter Desberg

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Understanding and Engaging Adolescents

By: Jeffrey Miller,Peter Desberg

A proven-to-work tool kit for motivating adolescent learners! Combining commonsense advice with social/behavioral psychology, this engaging book provides a comprehensive look at how adolescents learn and offers activities to inspire greater student interest and participation. The authors encourage you to create a vision statement for what you want to accomplish and provide the right tools to help you succeed. The book shows how to modify your instructional program by using: Three components of motivation Specific classroom management strategies Proven, brain-compatible activities that boost students’ academic, research, metacognitive, and social skills Steps to boost learners’ study skills Technology to support instruction

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Corwin

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1412970008

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9781412970006

Show Me the Funny!

At the Writers' Table with Hollywood's Top Comedy Writers

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

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At the Writers' Table with Hollywood's Top Comedy Writers

By: Peter Desberg,Jeffrey Davis

Enjoy a unique glimpse into the intelligent and quirky inner workings of the comedic mind! Show Me the Funny! presents 28 top comedy screenwriters from the revered figures of television's “Golden Age” to today's favorite movie jokesters. Authors Desberg and Davis put an innovative spin on the traditional interview: each writer was given the same loosely structured comedic premise and asked to develop it in any way he or she wanted-no rules, no boundaries, no limits! The result is a hilarious and illuminating look at the comic process. INCLUDES: o Leonard Stern (co-creator of Get Smart) o Sherwood Schwartz (Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch) o Peter Casey (co-creator of The Jeffersons, Cheers, Wings, Frasier) o Phil Rosenthal (co-creator of Everybody Loves Raymond) o Ed Decter (co-writer of There's Something About Mary) o and many more!

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Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

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1402768419

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9781402768415

Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage, and Get Results

By: David Booth,Deborah Shames,Peter Desberg

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Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage, and Get Results

By: David Booth,Deborah Shames,Peter Desberg

Don't Just Present. Persuade, Inspire, and Perform! Powerhouse presentations that engage and move your audience Imagine if every presentation received rapt attention and buy-in from the audience. Start getting these results with Own the Room, featuring the renowned Eloqui Method-innovative techniques that leave boring behind. Research shows a memorable presentation is a combination of stirring your audience's emotions while appealing to its intellect. This team of authors has developed techniques that tap into the persuasive, expressive aspects of presentations-employed over the past ten years by Fortune 500 companies such as TD Ameritrade, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Merrill Lynch, Siemens, and Pfizer. This effective method brings you: An award-winning actor who applies performance techniques from the stage to engage and move an audience A television and film director who demonstrates how to craft and deliver your message with authority, credibility, and authenticity A psychologist who specializes in memory and stage fright and reveals how to overcome fear and activate an audience's attention and memory Own the Room is written by a unique set of authors with the expertise perfect for creating vivid narratives. Own the Room shares how to excite your audience's emotions and intellect. And Own the Room will give you a communication toolkit to make any presentation lively, compelling, and memorable.

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0071628800

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