Download or read book Being the Best Bearer of Bad Tidings written by Katharine M. Sweeny and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Giving bad news is an unpleasant task, and the medical literature provides numerous guidelines for giving bad news well. However, what people mean by "giving bad news well" is less clear. What should be the goal when communicating bad news? I suggest that the goal of news-givers should be to guide recipients toward a desired response. I propose a theoretical framework, the Bad News Response Model, for delivering bad news that draws from research in health and social psychology. The model is applicable to all forms of bad news and specifies that three characteristics of the news (controllability, likelihood, and severity) influence which response (watchful waiting, active change, or acceptance) will most often lead to the best quality of life for the recipient. Our studies examined three questions related to the Bad News Response Model: How does the type of bad news affect response choices? (Studies 1 and 2) How do people feel about responses to bad news? (Study 3) How do people view the effectiveness of responses to bad news? (Study 4) Results suggest that response choices are predictable based on the controllability, likelihood, and severity of news outcomes, as suggested by the model (Studies 1 and 2). In addition, results revealed that people may also make response choices based on the beliefs they have about response options (Study 3) and on the perceived effectiveness of each response (Study 4).
Download or read book The Myths of Happiness written by Sonja Lyubomirsky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of The How of Happiness reveals how to find opportunity in life’s thorniest moments Focusing on life’s biggest, messiest moments, Sonja Lyubomirsky provides readers with the clear-eyed vision they need to build the healthiest, most satisfying life. Lyubomirsky argues that we have been given false promises—myths that assure us that lifelong happiness will be attained once we hit the culturally confirmed markers of adult success. This black-and-white vision of happiness works to discourage us from recognizing the upside of any negative and limits our potential for personal growth. A corrective course on happiness and a call to regard life’s twists and turns with a more open mind, The Myths of Happiness shares practical lessons that prove we are more adaptable than we think we are. It empowers readers to look beyond their first response, sharing scientific evidence that often it is our mindset—not our circumstances—that matters most.
Download or read book Ghost of a Chance written by Kate Marsh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Download or read book Auditions written by Richard Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auditions are an integral part of every performer's life. From getting into drama school through to a successful career in an overcrowded industry, Auditions: The Complete Guide offers crucial advice, resources and tried and tested techniques to maximise success before, during and after each audition. Written by an established casting director and former actor, with over 35 years of experience on a wide range of productions, this book offers a wealth of personal and professional insights, covering: • drama and theatre schools • showcases • amateur and professional auditions • contemporary, classical, physical and musical theatre • television and commercial castings, movie screen tests and self taping • voice-overs and radio drama • networking • recalls and workshops • handling job offers, and rejection From training to triumph, nerves to networking and camera to casting couch, Auditions: The Complete Guide is an entertaining, accessible and indispensable read for every performer. Richard Evans CDG has cast a wide variety of productions in all media since 1989 and, prior to this, worked as an actor for 10 years. He has devised and presented audition and career development workshops at many top drama and theatre schools worldwide, and at the Actors Centre, London and has written Auditions: A Practical Guide (Routledge, 2009) and 'A Casting Director’s Perspective' for The Actors’ Yearbook, 2005. He is a member of The Casting Directors’ Guild of Great Britain and Ireland. www.auditionsthecompleteguide.com
Download or read book The Guardians written by Andrew Pyper and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed author Andrew Pyper, a gripping novel of psychological suspense about four men haunted by a secret from childhood. There's no such thing as an empty house... Trevor, Randy, Ben and Carl grew up together in the small town of Grimshaw as many boys do--playing hockey on the local team, the Guardians, and forging friendships that run deep. Twenty-four years later, Trevor, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and faced with his own mortality, learns that his old friend Ben has committed suicide. He returns to Grimshaw to pay his respects and to reunite with Randy and Carl. But going home means going back to the memories of a sinister crime that occurred in the abandoned house at 321 Caledonia Street--a crime that claws its way into the present, leaving its indelible mark on everyone. Chilling to the core and gripping in the extreme, The Guardians is taut psychological suspense that will leave you at once breathless and moved.
Download or read book The Omega s Halloween written by Colbie Dunbar and published by Colbie Dunbar. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when your unborn children are in mortal danger? Lord Cuthbert 'Cuddy' Trenton is carrying twins, but as well as the perils of childbirth, the omega contends with a palace awash with gossip about the two babies being a sign of evil. No one is safe, and Cuddy's mate, Viscount Henry Caldwell, plans to take his family and escape the court after the birth. Queen Eleanor, Cuddy's sister, forbids them to leave, and sets up a battle of wills between a queen and her alpha brother-in-law. But they cannot depart until the little ones are born. Neither the omega nor the alpha is prepared for the anguish of birthing two babies, and Cuddy's life is in danger as a drunken midwife prepares to bring their children into the world. Despite his misgivings, Henry chooses to stay by the omega's side as their little ones make an entrance. And what an entrance it is! This is a 6000-word short, which continues the story begun in The Omega’s Gamble,The Omega’s Wagerand The Omega’s Pledge.
Download or read book Singing the Chaos written by William Pratt and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining both a historical and a critical approach toward the works of major British, American, French, German and Russian poets, this work surveys a century of high poetic achievement
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1948-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book Ein Yaakov written by Jacob ben Solomon Ibn Ḥabib and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only complete English translation of the classic Jewish text known as Ein Yaakov. Ein Yaakov is a collection of all the agaddah (the non-legal) material of the Talmud, compiled by Rabbi Yaakov ibn Chaviv, the fifteenth century talmudist. Scattered among the more than 2,700 pages of the Talmud, aggadah focuses on the ethical and inspirational aspects of the Torah way of life. Through a wealth of homilies, anecdotes, allegories, pithy sayings, and interpretations of biblical verses, it has been said that the aggadah brings you closer to God and his Torah.
Download or read book Be Your Own Dating Coach written by Jo Hemmings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A relationship coach in a book Ever wondered why you make the same dating mistakes time after time? What seemed so promising at first simply dwindled into yet another disappointment. Or do you rarely get beyond the first or second date? Do you yearn for a long-term relationship but find yourself drifting from relationship to relationship? Or do you feel trapped when you really just want to have fun? Taking a step back from your busy life while taking a good yet honest and dispassionate look at yourself is never easy. Be Your Own Dating Coach is an upbeat, positive and humorous look at understanding yourself better, increasing your self-esteem, having more fun and getting the relationships you want and deserve. In short, it will show you how to coach yourself to a better love life. Written in two halves, one for men and one for women.
Download or read book Hearings Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on Commerce written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Under Honour s Flag written by Eric Lisle and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story focuses on the trials of a young American and how his story changed from grass to grace. The hero of the book, Ralph Rexworth, was an honorable man who faced a lot of tribulations. Life became a rollercoaster when his honor was put to test. Will he be able to overcome the obstacles on his path?
Download or read book Organizational Behavior written by John A. Wagner III and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-09-11 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the management of organizational behavior's importance should be evident, students often don't take the course that seriously. One common student response is that organizational behavior is nothing more than common sense. The field of organizational behavior is a valuable source of practical insight that managers can use to improve the workings of their own firms and to thrive where others might fail. Other textbook authors have avoided deep coverage and failed to build any sense of challenge. John Wagner and John Hollenbeck avoid these pitfalls and challenge students on many levels. They have made the key connection between theory and practice and understand students can excel when challenged to learn something meaningful. Organizational Behavior is written to motivate exceptional student performance. The content requires the student to think and take seriously organizational behavior and why its importance is one of the keys to securing competitive advantage.
Download or read book Shut Up and Listen written by T. and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tackles the nuts and bolts of communication at work in a no-nonsense way with startling honesty and practical tips. The authors' views are supported by comment from an impressive line up of experts whose communication strategies drive a range of successful organizations. For all those who struggle to make themselves heard in the business world
Download or read book Directors Tell the Story written by Bethany Rooney and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move over, movies: the freshest storytelling today is on television, where the multi-episodic format is used for rich character development and innovative story arcs. Directors Tell the Story offers rare insight and advice straight from two A-list television directors whose credits include Monk, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Weeds, and more. They direct dramas and comedies using the same process that Steven Spielberg (or any other movie director uses)-just with less money and time. Learn what it takes to become a director: master the technical aspects, appreciate aesthetic qualities, and practice leadership, all while exuding that "X factor that distinguishes the excellent director from the merely good one. Covering everything from prep, the shoot, and post, the authors emphasize how aspiring directors can develop a creative vision-because without it, they are just technicians. Hands-on and practical, this book lets you not only read about the secrets of directors, it also includes exercises using original scripted material. The companion web site includes scenes from the authors' own TV shows, along with the scripts, shot lists, and other materials that made the scenes possible. Key Features * Highly experienced Hollywood directors share inside information about what it really takes to be a director, giving the advice that readers covet. * Covers everything a director needs to know: the creative vision, how to translate script into a visual story, establishing the look and feel, selecting and leading a crew, coaching actors, keeping a complex operation on time and on budget, overseeing the edit, and troubleshooting through the whole shoot. * "Insider Info sections feature interviews, advice, and tips from film and TV luminaries whose productions include Private Practice, Monk, Brothers & Sisters, Desperate Housewives, The Informant, American Beauty, and more! * Hands-on exercises help you understand and master the craft of directing.
Download or read book Slow Apocalypse written by John Varley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite wars with Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as 9/11, the United States’ dependence on foreign oil has kept the nation tied to the Middle East. A scientist has developed a cure for America’s addiction—a slow-acting virus that feeds on petroleum, turning it solid. But he didn’t consider that his contagion of an Iraqi oil field would spread to infect the fuel supply of the entire world… In Los Angeles, screenwriter Dave Marshall heard this scenario from a retired U.S. Marine and government insider who acted as a consultant on Dave’s last film. It sounded as implausible as many of his scripts, but the reality is much more frightening than anything he can envision. An ordinary guy armed with extraordinary information, Dave hopes his survivor’s instinct will kick in so he can protect his wife and daughter from the coming apocalypse that will alter the future of Earth—and humanity…
Download or read book A Wife for Jacob and Buried Sins written by Rebecca Kertz and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience love and healing in these two Amish tales A Wife for Jacob by Rebecca Kertz Jacob Lapp has loved Annie Zook since childhood. But she's never seen him that way. Annieis intent on marrying someone older, more established—someone the opposite of Jacob. Canhe ever break down the walls she's forged around her fragile heart and prove to her thathe's the perfect man for her? Buried Sins by Marta Perry When the youngest Hampton sister, Caroline, returns to Amishcountry and her family inn, she hides a frightening secret. The dangerous husband she'dsecretly married—and supposedly lost—might be alive. Police Chief Zach Burkhalter knowsmore about her past than she expects and is watching her every move. Daring her to trusthim with all of the truth.
