Now You're Talking

Author: Trevor Cox
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1640090800
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
A history of how humans developed our capacity for conversation—and what might happen now that computers are catching up. Trevor Cox has been described by The Observer as ""a David Attenborough of the acoustic realm."" In Now You're Talking, he takes us on a journey through the wonders of human speech, starting with the evolution of language and our biological capability to speak (and listen), and bringing us up to date with the latest computer technology. Language is what makes us human, and how we speak is integral to our personal identity. But with the invention of sound recording and the arrival of the electrified voice, human communication changed forever; now advances in computer science and artificial intelligence are promising an even greater transformation. And with it come the possibilities to reproduce, manipulate, and replicate the human voice—sometimes with disturbing consequences. Now You're Talking is the fascinating story of our ability to converse. It takes us back to the core of our humanity, asking important questions about what makes us human and how this uniqueness might be threatened. On this illuminating tour we meet vocal coaches and record producers, neuroscientists and computer programmers, whose experience and research provide us with a deeper understanding of something that most of us take for granted—our ability to talk and listen.

Now You're Talking!

Author: James E. Kearman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872594173
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 410

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Now You're Talking

Author: Éamonn Ó Dónaill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780717123902
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 251

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We Need to Talk

Author: Celeste Headlee
Publisher: 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.

How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read

Author: Pierre Bayard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1596917148
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
In this delightfully witty, provocative book, literature professor and psychoanalyst Pierre Bayard argues that not having read a book need not be an impediment to having an interesting conversation about it. (In fact, he says, in certain situations reading the book is the worst thing you could do.) Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, he describes the varieties of "non-reading"-from books that you've never heard of to books that you've read and forgotten-and offers advice on how to turn a sticky social situation into an occasion for creative brilliance. Practical, funny, and thought-provoking, How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read-which became a favorite of readers everywhere in the hardcover edition-is in the end a love letter to books, offering a whole new perspective on how we read and absorb them.

Now You're Talking! 2

Author: Jeannette D. Bragger
Publisher: Now You're Talking!
ISBN: 9781111350574
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Now You're Talking! is a three-level strategies-based conversation series designed to help learners develop natural spoken English skills through a wide range of contexts and topics. Guided listening and speaking activities prepare students for the types of real-life conversations they encounter in their daily lives. --Cover p. [4].

Stop Talking Now!

Author: Mike Preston
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595246699
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
"Some people practice Tough Love,” Mike Preston says. “I practice Tough Apathy. Which means, I don’t care. But, I don’t care very deeply.” That was the spark that started the fire that would eventually rage out of control and turn into the bold new cure for Personality Disorders—“Shut The Hell Up Therapy.” It’s like Denial, only more aggressive,” Preston says. “Rather than ignoring the problem, you hose it down and send it running.” (Preston is not currently a Mental Health Professional. Not even close.) The debut of this work, the world’s first “openly hostile” Self-Help book, signifies an exciting new era in the field of Behavior Modification, and Mike Preston, ASW* is proud to be spearheading that movement. Right into the ground. *Anti-Social Worker

The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

You Are a Badass® Talking Button

Author: Jen Sincero
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762460083
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Press your way to a pep talk with this Badass button and mini booklet of affirmations and advice, based on Jen Sincero's breakout #1 New York Times bestseller. In her refreshingly blunt You Are a Badass®, Jen Sincero served up candid and inspiring stories, sage advice, and the occasional swear word, all with the goal of helping readers reverse self-sabotaging behaviors and create a life they love. If you loved the book, you will love this badass kit, which includes: Aan 88-page mini abridgement of Sincero's irreverent guide A Badass Button for your desk, kitchen, or bedroom that spouts inspiring messages in Sincero's own voice

The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook

Author: Audrey Nickel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995099883
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Learn how to honour the Celtic language of Ireland in your tattoo or craft design - and avoid embarrassing mistakes - with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings. The book also includes illustrations of real-life tattoo mistakes, a history of the Irish language, and advice on spelling, fonts, symbols, and more.