Understanding Humor through Communication explores theories of humor origin as well as humor functions in human groups and societies through communication. A model of humor decision by individuals is detailed, followed by humor's emergence in communication. Elements of humor sources (incongruity, superiority, and relief), humor intent (comic or tragic perspectives), and humor perception (ego-involvement, script awareness, bona-fide messages, and non-bona-fide messages) are incorporated. Persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings involving humor are explored in depth to consider its functions. The individual choice to experience humor is detailed in its effects, as are the social implications of widespread humor desired and invoked in human society. Understanding Humor through Communication will appeal to scholars of communication, psychology, and sociology.

Understanding Humor through Communication explores theories of humor origin as well as humor functions in human groups and societies through communication. A model of humor decision by individuals is detailed, followed by humor's emergence in communication. Elements of humor sources (incongruity, superiority, and relief), humor intent (comic or tragic perspectives), and humor perception (ego-involvement, script awareness, bona-fide messages, and non-bona-fide messages) are incorporated. Persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings involving humor are explored in depth to consider its functions. The individual choice to experience humor is detailed in its effects, as are the social implications of widespread humor desired and invoked in human society. Understanding Humor through Communication will appeal to scholars of communication, psychology, and sociology.

Kids Talking explores communication among young children in a child-care setting, showing how games and even tentative interactions can turn into rich relationships--and a vibrant learning culture where friendships, power, and control are managed in creative ways. Filled with lively anecdotes and examples, this engaging book looks at ways children's passionate and mixed signals, communication uncertainty, conflict, and games can be transformed into effective messages. Readers who work with preschool-aged children, including parents, child-care workers, and teachers, will find useful insights and suggestions for how to enhance communication skills in young children.

This book brings together a digest of the basic beliefs and teachings associated with the Christian religion. It is intended as a primer of basic Christian beliefs written from a non-sectarian, ecumenical point of view. It allows for much amplification and discussion by either the teacher or the discussion leader. Seven prime categories of belief comprise the book's chapters: The Christian God, Jesus Christ, Jesus and Reconciliation, Christian Faith, the Christian Church, Christian Ethics, and Christian Eschatology.

Have you ever felt like your dream would never come to pass? Do you like your job? Feel like quitting half the time? Have you ever had a boss that mistreated you? Is your life all that it could be? Frustrated and feel like screaming half the time? Numb and need real hope? If your answer is yes to any or all of these, this book is for you. If you are frustrated about a job you can't stand or living from paycheck to paycheck, with seemingly no end in site, you are not alone. Studies have shown that 70% or more of all working people "hate" or dislike their jobs; even in a down economy. Why I Quit another Job is a real life story about a man named Johnny who is on a desperate search in life to obtain the purpose for which he was born. He shares the struggles, emotional pain and abuse he goes through on different jobs, trying to discover his niche. This story is also a journey of development and discovery. Johnny explains that although we encounter hardship and pain in life sometimes, there is much to be gained by what we go through. In the end he discovers what makes him come alive. We invite you to come along and discover why you too can reach what you are longing for and that is; purpose birthed by way of experience and trial.

A letter to a person called Self. Everyone has a running conversation with Self and everyone has to talk Self out of some dumb things much of the time. Join with me and read your letter of how you are going to tell Self that things are going to be different from now on.