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When her maternal grandfather comes from China, Helen, who is biracial, develops a special bond with him despite their age and language differences.

Presents a guide to business communications for people new to the job market, discussing resumes and cover letters, job interview etiquette, and proper conduct on the job.

Young readers will learn about the Aboriginal Australians, the development of their cultures, their methods of hunting and gathering, their rituals, and their daily lives.

Describes the history, culture, and traditional and modern lifestyles of the Polynesian peoples of the Pacific, and includes color photos, "fascinating facts," and a glossary.

Helps readers understand the importance of assertive communication and provides tips on expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and honestly.

Chronicles social media over two millennia, from papyrus letters that Cicero used to exchange news across the Empire to today, reminding us how modern behavior echoes that of prior centuries and encouraging debate and discussion about how we will communicate in the future.

Compares what communication was in the past to what it is today, including the changes in radios, television, and telephones.

Provides information about the many forms of human communication throughout history and accompanying craft projects.

Suggests ways to communicate more effectively on the job through listening, asking questions, and demonstrating respect for others.

Describes ways people communicate; why good communication is important; setting communication goals; communicating about sex, drugs, and suicide; and ways to advocate for others.

"Yesterday's science, today's technology, science activities." Nineteen projects answer questions about the technology of communication.

Explores the technical developments of satellite communication during the 1960s and highlights the raw images captured by photojournalists around the world during the decade.

An introduction to communication, explaining how sound is made, how people learn by talking and asking questions, and how people rely on communication skills in their everyday lives.

Traces the history and development of communications systems in the United States, looking at some of the methods people used in the past to get the news and keep in touch with each other.

Examines the advances that were made in communications between the nineteenth century and the beginning of World War I, looking at how innovations in mailing, printing, publishing, and telecommunications affected America and its people.