Review:I have been teaching writing and using this book for over five years. It has been beyond invaluable for me and my students, and I don't know how I am going to live without it.
The earlier, brown version is not the greatest, but the "Revised and Expanded" 1995 edition (blue cover) is fabulous. We were supposed to get a new 2000 edition in January, but now I heard that Prentice-Hall has decided not to do the new edition. So "What If?" is now out of print. NO! Read more

Review:Perhaps linguists consider this review's title a hyperbole, but for a CS major and popular science buff like me, this book was the most entertaining, interesting and informative pop sci book I've ever read.- Read more

Review:Very thought provoking about normal, everyday life interactions, and how they might have gone better with a little more attention to what is said!
An easy read full of anecdotes that illustrate the points Dr. Schein is making. Read more

Review:This book is structured by body movement. This is first book you should read. It equates movement with meaning. Remember to watch for changes in behavior and clusters of movements. The second book you should read is by Joe Navarro. Read more

Review:Heinrichs has made rhetoric chic again! My students enjoy reading this book, mostly because they enjoy learning techniques to be more powerful rhetoricians, especially when arguing with parents. I enjoy the book because I can continue refer to aspects and chapters to enhance my classroom lessons.

I would say to Jay, though, that although this version is updated, he still has a couple of out-dated allusions such as the Eddie Haskel ploy. Teens today (and many adults even -- I asked my 30 ... Read more

Review:I'm currently working on collecting some pieces of writing, hopefully to be placed in a book. I didn't begin this book with the idea that it would contribute to this project, but it ended up being an invaluable compliment to the book on writing I was reading at the same time.

I didn't have any knowledge of arguments before going into this book. (Though I do remember the mention of modus tollens, possibly from grade school?) I now plan to apply some of the practices presented in this book ... Read more

Review:Very accessible stories that will remind you of your parents' advice and/or a Biblical proverb! This book is not only a productive way to pass the time, but also an interesting way to examine your opinions and attitudes about a variety of subjects. Read more

Review:Bought for my new Great Grand Daughter..I had this book as a child and have purchased it for both of my children & grandchildren..No one will like all of the poetry but there are things they learn & never forget. They enjoy the pictures also Read more