Illustrated throughout with classic artwork from various Dr. Seuss classics, including "The Lorax," "Horton Hatches the Egg," "Horton Hears a Who!" and many others, the unrhymed text gently reminds readers of all ages that every voice counts and that many voices combined together have the power to create change.

The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong. Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. THE KINGDOM OF SPEECH is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech--not evolution--is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements. From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman...

All Sophia wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one. Includes glossary.

A guide to communicating better within families explains how to untie the knots that often hamper important discussions and how to enhance personal relationships among family members by understanding the art of conversation and listening.

Max gets excited watching a football game on TV and wakes his baby sister.

"A friend talks about you behind your back. What do you say? You need a bigger allowance. How do you ask your parents? You ruin your friend's favorite book. How do you apologize? Here are the exact words you'll need in these situations -- plus more than 200 others. Look inside for the tools, tips, techniques (and actual words!) to help you untangle your tongue and speak out with confidence and grace."--

Most people avoid public communication because they feel inadequate. They fear failling. They don't want to look bad. And they don't want to let their audience down. The good news is that communication can be learned. John C. Maxwell has spoken more than thirteen thousand times to millions of people. He has taken everthing he's learned over a long and successful career and distilled it into sixteen laws of communication that anyone can learn...

"We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings of eloquence. His lively analysis encompasses everyday...

"Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations-from public speaking to interviewing to networking-with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast"--

RJ says what he thinks ... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better.--Publisher.