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Public speaking for dummies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3255
Kushner, Michael. Foster City, Ca.: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX150 K97 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kushner, Michael
Place of Publication
Foster City, Ca.
Publisher
IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Speech
Communication
ISBN
764551590
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX150 K97 1999

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Field guide to the difficult patient interview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2225
Platt, Frederic W, Gordon, Geoffrey H. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 P719 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Platt, Frederic W
Gordon, Geoffrey H
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
0781720443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 P719 1999

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Learning to laugh at work : the power of humor in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15875
McGraw, Robert. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF637 L3 M147 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McGraw, Robert
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
iv, 68 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Series
SkillPath handbook series
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Communication
Workplace
ISBN
9781878542403
1878542400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 L3 M147 1995

Copies

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Ask a starter kit : how to build and maintain digital reference services

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6305
Lankes, R. David, Kasowitz, Abby S. Syracuse, NY: Eric Clearinghouse on Information & Technology , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Author
Lankes, R. David
Kasowitz, Abby S
Place of Publication
Syracuse, NY
Publisher
Eric Clearinghouse on Information & Technology
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Library Services
Computer Communication Networks
ISBN
0937597473
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Office
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Skills for communicating with patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15997
Silverman, Jonathan, Kurtz, Suzanne, Draper, Juliet. Abingdon, Oxon: Radcliffe Medical Press , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 S587 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Silverman, Jonathan
Kurtz, Suzanne
Draper, Juliet
Place of Publication
Abingdon, Oxon
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxi, 173 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Teaching
ISBN
1857751892
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 S587 1998

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E-mail and academic computer networks : report of Task Group 1 Computer Committee

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19162
American Association of Physicists in Medicine. New York, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN440 A512 1990 v.30
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Editor
Cradduck, Trevor D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Institute of Physics, Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Series
AAPM report 30
Subjects
Electronic Mail
Computer Communication Networks
ISBN
0883188066
ISSN
02717344
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN440 A512 1990 v.30

Copies

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Creating plain language forms for seniors : a guide for the public, private and not-for-profit sectors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10809
Canadian Public Health Association, Canadian Public Health Association. National Literacy and Health Programs. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Public Health Association , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT18.2 C912 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Canadian Public Health Association
Canadian Public Health Association. National Literacy and Health Programs
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Communication - in old age
Education - in old age
ISBN
0919245978
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT18.2 C912 1998

Copies

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How to break bad news : a guide for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2619
Buckman, Robert, Kason, Yvonne. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press | Johns Hopkins University Press , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Buckman, Robert
Kason, Yvonne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interview - methods
ISBN
0802067905
0801844916 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992

Copies

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Easy does it! : plain language and clear verbal communication : training manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4007
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Public Health Association , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 E13 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Patient Education
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
1894324005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 E13 1998

Copies

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Assert yourself! : developing power-packed communication skills to make your points clearly, confidently and persuasively

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15880
Contini, Lisa. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF698.9 C762 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Contini, Lisa
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1996
Physical Description
v, 101 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Assertiveness
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Verbal Behavior
ISBN
9781878542847
1878542842
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF698.9 C762 1996

Copies

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Building the service-based library web site : a step by step guide to design and options

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4416
Garlock, Kristen L, Piontek, Sherry. Chicago, Ill.: American Library Association , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Author
Garlock, Kristen L
Piontek, Sherry
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
American Library Association
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Internet (Computer Network)
Computer Communication Networks
Library Services
ISBN
838906745
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Office
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Communication with the cancer patient : information and truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog590
New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Zwitter, Matjaz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 809
Subjects
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
089766986X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809

Copies

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When words matter most : thoughtful words and deeds to express just the right thing at just the right time

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Spizman, Robyn Freedman. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
When words matter most
Author
Spizman, Robyn Freedman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Writing
Emotions
Empathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0517704064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996

Copies

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Envisioning information

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Tufte, Edward R. Chesire, CT: Graphics Press LLC , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
P93.5 T914e 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen, showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statis…
Author
Tufte, Edward R.
Place of Publication
Chesire, CT
Publisher
Graphics Press LLC
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Data Visualization
Visual Reasoning
Visual Perception
Nonverbal Communication
Abstract
"This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen, showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statistical graphics and tables, stereo photographs, guidebooks, courtroom exhibits, timetables, use of color, a pop-up, and many other wonderful displays of information. The book provides practical advice about how to explain complex material by visual means, with extraordinary examples to illustrate the fundamental principles of information displays "-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781930824140
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
P93.5 T914e 1990

Copies

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Group power II : a manager's guide to conducting regular meetings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5160
Daniels, William R. San Diego, CA: University Associates, Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HD30.3 D186 1990 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Daniels, William R
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
University Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
viii, 171 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Communication
Personnel Management
Employee Incentive Plans
Group Processes
ISBN
0883902362
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HD30.3 D186 1990 v.2

Copies

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Visual explanations : images and quantities, evidence and narrative

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124956
Tufte, Edward R. Chesire, CT: Graphics Press LLC , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
P93.5 T914v 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Tufte, Edward R.
Place of Publication
Chesire, CT
Publisher
Graphics Press LLC
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
156 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
Subjects
Data Visualization
Visual Reasoning
Visual Perception
Nonverbal Communication
Statistics
ISBN
9781930824157
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
P93.5 T914v 1997

Copies

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Putting anger to work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15878
Schroeder, Ruth, Schroeder, Joel. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF698.9 S381 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Schroeder, Ruth
Schroeder, Joel
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
71 p. ; 22 cm
Series
SkillPath handbook series
Subjects
Anger
Assertiveness
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
1878542869 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF698.9 S381 1995

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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

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Exploring personality styles : a guide for better understanding yourself and your colleagues

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15874
Dobson, Michael. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF698.9 O3 D635 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dobson, Michael
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1999
Physical Description
100 p. ; 22 cm
Series
SkillPath handbook series
Subjects
Personality Assessment
Work - psychology
Occupational Groups - psychology
Personality
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
ISBN
9781572941243
1572941243
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF698.9 O3 D635 1999

Copies

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Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Public Health Association , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 C216 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Plain word is a word game which can teach you the principles of plain language that help you get your message across the first time.
Corporate Author
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Patient Education
Educational Status
Communication
Audiovisual Aids
Teaching Materials
Health Education
Abstract
Plain word is a word game which can teach you the principles of plain language that help you get your message across the first time.
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
W62 C216 1996

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