Author: Elihu BurrittPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Ten-minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics
Author: Elihu BurrittTen-minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics
Author: Elihu BurrittTen-Minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics
Author: Elihu BurrittPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483269347
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Excerpt from Ten-Minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics: With Autobiography of the Author As the author has been connected with movements that have brought him before the public at home and abroad in past years, and as many incorrect statements in regard to his life and labors have been published in periodicals and in biographical works, he has felt it a duty he owed to the public to present the leading facts in his personal history, as if written by a third per who was well acquainted with them. If they shall be of any use to young men starting in the world under similar circumstances, it will repay him well for the reluctance he overcame in presenting such personal mat ters to the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Ten-Minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics
Author: Elihu BurrittPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368819577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Ten-minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics
Author: Elihu BurrittThe Oxford Handbook of Peace History
Author: Charles HowlettPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019754908X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 961
Book Description
"The Oxford Handbook of Peace History uniquely explores the distinctive dynamics of peacemaking across time and place, and analyzing how past and present societies have created diverse cultures of peace and applied strategies for peaceful change. The analysis draws upon the expertise of many well-respected and distinguished scholars from disciplines such as anthropology, economics, history, international relations, journalism, peace studies, sociology, and theology. This work is divided into six parts. The first three sections address the chronological sweep of peace history from the Ancient Egyptians to the present while the last three cover biographical profiles of peace advocates, key issues in peace history, and the future of peace history. A central theme throughout is that the quest for peace is far more than the absence of war or the pursuit of social justice ideals. Students and scholars, alike, will appreciate that this work examines the field of peace history from an international perspective and expands analysis beyond traditional Eurocentric frameworks. This volume also goes far beyond previously published handbooks and anthologies in answering what are the strengths and limits of peace history as a discipline, and what can it offer for the future. It also has the unique features of a state-of-the-field introduction with a detailed treatment of peace history historiography and a chapter written by a noted archivist in the field that provides a comprehensive list of peace research resources. It is a work ably suited applicable for classrooms and scholarly bookshelves"--
Publishers' Weekly
Author: The Historical Magazine and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities, History and Biography of America
Author: The Historical Magazine
Author: We Need to Talk
Author: Celeste HeadleePublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062669028
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
“WE NEED TO TALK.” In this urgent and insightful book, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee shows us how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversations BASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS NPR's Best Books of 2017 Winner of the 2017 Silver Nautilus Award in Relationships & Communication “We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother.” (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure) Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals. And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist—and offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. For example: BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again. CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else. HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don’t just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation. Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your kid’s teacher at school, an employee at work, or the people you love the most—Headlee offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter.