For courses in Introduction to Communication A five-principles approach that helps students build practical communication skills Revel (R) Communication: Principles for a Lifetime was designed to address the biggest challenge when teaching Introduction to Communication: how to present the variety of fundamental theories and skills without overwhelming learners. By organizing the text around five key principles of communication, authors Steven Beebe, Susan Beebe, and Diana Ivy help students to see the interplay among communication concepts, skills, and contexts. The 8th Edition offers new Critical/Cultural Perspectives features that examine contemporary issues in communication and refreshed chapter-ending study guides that better reinforce the authors' five-principles approach. Revel empowers students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, students read and practice in one continuous experience, anytime, anywhere, on any device.

For courses in Public Speaking An audience-centered approach to public speaking in a concise reference format A Concise Public Speaking Handbook emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in the speech-making process. Using a concise reference format that facilitates quick and easy access to key information, authors Steven and Susan Beebe present a balance of theory and practice to guide students on how to enhance their public speaking skills. By focusing student attention on the dynamics of diverse audiences, ethics, and communication apprehension, the text narrows the gap between the classroom and the real world. The Fifth Edition includes fresh examples throughout to ensure that content is relatable and engaging for students. A Concise Public Speaking Handbook, Fifth Edition is also available via Revel (TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel A Concise Public Speaking Handbook. This is optional.

C. S. Lewis, based on the popularity of his books and essays, is one of the best communicators of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he was hailed for his talents as author, speaker, educator, and broadcaster; he continues to be a best-selling author more than a half-century after his death. C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication analyzes Lewis's communication skill. A comprehensive review of Lewis's work reveals five communication principles that explain his success as a communicator. Based on Lewis's own advice about communication in his books, essays, and letters, as well as his communication practice, being a skilled communicator is to be holistic, intentional, transpositional, evocative, and audience-centered. These five principles are memorably summarized by the acronym HI TEA. Dr. Steven Beebe, past president of the National Communication Association and an internationally-recognized communication author and educator, uses Lewis's own words to examine these five principles in a most engaging style.

Communication competencies are among the most coveted skills on the planet-whether applied in the workplace, social settings, or at home. Training and Development: Enhancing Talent for the 21st Century teaches people how to develop essential communication and leadership talent.  It is not just a book about training; it is a book that prescribes how to do training. Recently revised to emphasize e-Learning and web-based training during the COVID-19 pandemic, the NEW third edition of Training and Development features a robust  discussion of e-Learning methods throughout the publication, a new chapter dedicated to Using Web Training for e-Learning, and strategies for presenting training online using e-Learning methods. Featuring a needs-centered approach that stresses effective training programs should be based on meeting trainees' needs, Training and Development: Enhancing Talent for the 21st Century is theory-based; yet helps students develop practical skills and methods for designing and presenting communication and leadership training programs. fills a gap by presenting a comprehensive approach to training that will help both undergraduate and graduate students learn practical principles for developing a communication training program from start to finish. is perfect for instructors in business, education, and other disciplines that teach students how to design and present training programs. integrates a new, comprehensive discussion of communication training best practices as developed by educators, trainers, and scholars from the National Communication Association. features Training Today vignettes which present practical contemporary applications of technology and other new strategies designed to help readers be on the cutting-edge of training principles and practices. is easy to adopt! Instructors are provided with new, updated, and revised test banks, PowerPoint presentations, and a suite of electronic and instructional media tools to assist instructors in providing feedback and assessing student performance.