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by Wendy Beckman, UC public information officer Beckman's workbook for communicators contains a treasure trove of good advice based on sound principles, all presented in an easy-to-follow format. What's more, her practical guidelines are sprinkled with entertaining asides and humorous stories about communication wisdom gained from some of her own missteps. Among communication modes examined are public speaking, group meeting management, collaborative writing, interviewing techniques, productive Web site searches and strategies for overcoming writer's block. The author, who is also a teacher, designed the workbook as a help to both seasoned professionals and students. Among other topics of interest are computer hardware, software, graphics, photography and commercial printing. This is Beckman's third nonfiction book. Other works are, "National Parks in Crisis: Debating the Issues," see review online, and "Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance." Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0757508707
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by Wendy Beckman, UC public information officer Few parents feel comfortable discussing sexual behavior with their teenage children. Fortunately for them, Beckman's book should help "dispel some fears, disprove some myths and dispense some information about relationships, dating and sex." A former instructor at UC, Beckman presents easily understood data based on studies by psychologists, physicians, educators, statisticians and historians, as well as from candid interviews with young people. Written for a teen audience, the book also offers parents some helpful conversation starters. In addition to the main text are a glossary of terms, a suggested reading list, reference notes for each chapter and an index. This is the author's third nonfiction book for the Enslow publishing house. Others are "National Parks in Crisis: Debating the Issues" and "Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance." Read a review of two more Beckman books. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0766019489
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by Cynthia Kuhn Beischel, DAAP '71 Grief is an intensely individual experience. In 1992, devastated by the sudden death of her husband, Jerry, DAAP '71, Cynthia began to work her way through her sorrow by compiling first-hand accounts of others who had survived life-shattering loss. These moving, personal stories, written by people from all walks of life, helped her find her way back to peace and joy. Among those who contributed to the book are Judy Belushi, who wrote "Samurai Widow" after the death of her husband, John, and Neal Donald Walsch, author of "Conversations with God." Cynthia also is the author of a children's book: "Discover The Past A Tale of Cincinnati's Living History." Order Information:
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ISBN # : 189212341X
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By Jose Buil, MS Eng '72 The secret of true enthusiasm and motivation, writes Buil, is belief and passion for one's work. In this self-published book, he explores these broad ideas by drawing on his own specific studies, previous research and personal experience. Throughout, Buil encourages readers to seek authenticity and balance in every aspect of their lives, work or play. The author presents this book as "a manual for living, loving, learning and teaching." Order Information:
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By John Henry Creel, Bus '91 In this fitness book, nationally known personal trainer John Henry shares his secrets to help readers shape and tone their bodies in just three months. Topics include redefining your metabolism and reducing excess fat through practices that tone muscle. Creel has been named one of America's Best Trainers by Men's Journal Magazine and is the official trainer of the NBA's Cleveland Cavalier Dance Team. He also owns Mind & Body Fitness Studio in Beachwood, Ohio, and has been featured on multiple radio and TV programs. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1600373178
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by Kirsten Gardner, MA (A&S) '95, PhD (A&S) ' 99 Women's activism against cancer -- breast, cervical, ovarian and uterine -- began not with the feminists of the '70s, but with grassroots movements in 1913. Encouraged by the medical community, 300,000 volunteers reached out at women's clubs, health fairs and through magazines, teaching other women about breast cancer exams and urging them to go to their doctors immediately if problems were found. At the time, most people believed that "early detection" and radical surgery were the only ways to survive. Gardner, an assistant professor of history and women's studies at the University of Texas, San Antonio, points out that the legacy of women's long support of the medical community is what empowered the late 20th Century feminists to lobby for more cancer research funding, especially for studies that looked at gender differences and first-hand experiences of women cancer patients. Women wanted effective, less radical cancer treatments and information about what causes the disease. Women are still waiting for some of those answers. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0807856827
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By Geoff Gloecker Geoff Gloecker, a staff editor at BusinessWeek, shares his research and knowledge of the best business schools in the country in this book ranking the top 121 undergraduate programs. Gloecker covers everything from school costs, admission requirements and what kinds of jobs graduates can expect to find. He also profiles schools by the type of education offered and features comments from current students to help readers determine which school is right for them. Visitor information for each school – where to stay, what to do, where to eat -- iwill assure prospective students and their parents a more effective visit. And, Gloecker attempts to answer the question at the top of parents' and students' minds alike -- is it all worth it? Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0071496548
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by Barbara Hansen, Professor of English, RWC Barbara Hansen has taught more than 5,000 students in her 28 years in the Raymond Walters College English department. Along the way, this survivor of a life-altering accident that severed her spine at the age of 19 has found herself often serving as a sounding board for those struggling with feelings of hopelessness and discontent. Since she understands what it means to pick up the pieces of a shattered life and search for "wholeness," Hansen hopes her book will challenge readers to focus on what is most important in their lives. "Our choices and attitudes shape the person we are and cultivate an inner strength that endures despite life's ups and downs," she says. "By focusing on who we are, rather than on what we have, meaning comes splashing back into our lives." Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1587680017
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by Frank Jankowski, MS Eng '47 and PhD Eng '49 Historically, the back of an envelope is where geniuses doodle and create great inventions. Jankowski contends that anyone can profit from this type of off-the-cuff creativity, that his techniques for quick calculations and analyses have business, science and general life applications. He presents his advice with wit and insight, basing it both on research of the topic and his own life experience as engineering professor Wright State, engineer and physicist U.S. Air Force, husband, father and grandfather. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0805946683
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by Jeffrey Morgan, Eng '88 To transform a large company into a "lean corporation," Jeffrey Morgan defies conventional wisdom by beginning at the bottom -- with the employees who perform the manufacturing tasks. Each worker is empowered to create and manage his own part of the business process. As each task is examined, relationships between them become clear, as well as the optimum order in which they should be performed. This is one of three concepts Morgan, an expert in analyzing complex mechanical systems, explains in this, his first book. Each concept is designed to increase quality and lower costs; the one described above is recommended for large, complex and already efficient businesses. A senior project engineer with the General Motors Powertrain Group for 17 years, Morgan won a "Boss" Kettering Award in 2001 for successfully applying his lean concepts at GM. His work was called one of the most important technological innovations of the year. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1563273241
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by Judge Mark Painter, (A&S) '70, JD '73 If you've ever sifted through pages of legalese at a mortgage closing, pretending you weren't confused, you'll appreciate Mark Painter's recent effort. Written in an approachable, often humorous style, the judge wryly observes, "There are two things wrong with legal writing. One is style. The other is content." Beginning with the startling premise that legal writing shouldn't be different from any other writing, Painter's book offers 30 rules for improvement. Specific, concise topics include examples that can help all of us -- even lawyers -- improve our prose. Chapters such as "Know Your Audience" and "Edit, Edit, Edit" confirm what many of us have always suspected: Those legal documents just don't need to be so darn difficult. Most admirably, this short book follows Painter's own maxim: "The fewer the words, the more memorable the point." A self-described "plain-language crusader," Painter is a UC adjunct professor of law and judge for the Ohio Court of Appeals. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0972191682
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By Dr. Caroline Presno, EdD '98 Part modern social commentary and part study in human psychology, Presno's book acts as a guide for any woman interested in figuring out the inner-workings of a potential mate. She discusses warning signs for women in new relationships, as well as offering advice to those still looking for their male counterpart. Using real-world and celebrity examples, Presno keeps the content fresh, making for an easy, intriguing read that will serve as food for thought for the female audience. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0312362277
