Hal Urban

Positive Words, Powerful Results (eBook, ePUB)

Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, and Celebrate Life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Although we live in an ocean of words, we rarely acknowledge their power to uplift or put down, to inspire or discourage, to help or hurt. But in this jewel of a book, Hal Urban -- parent, award-winning teacher, and author of the classic Life's Greatest Lessons -- shows us simple and immediate ways that we can use language to change lives -- both our own and those around us.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780743262897
• Artikelnr.: 49189805

Autorenporträt

Hal Urban

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Preface: There's Nothing New Under the Sun...
Introduction: Two Simple Reasons for Writing This Book
Part One: The Origins and Influence of Words
1. Words Make Us Human
2. Words Can Change Lives
3. Words Can Hurt and Offend
4. Words Come from the Heart
5. Words Are Choices
Part Two: The Win-Win Rewards of Positive Words
6. Joyful Words Celebrate Life
7. Affirming Words Inspire Others...and Ourselves
8. Loving Words Build and Heal Relationships
9. Gracious Words Show Respect and Gratitude
10. Funny Words Make Us Laugh
Part Three: Four Places Where Positive Words Can Work Wonders
11. Affectionate Words Build Strong Families
12. Gentle Words Teach Kindness in Our Schools
13. Supportive Words Boost Morale and Results at Work
14. Encouraging Words Enhance Performance and Fun in Sports
Part Four: Two Final Thoughts on the Power of Positive Words
15. Kind Words in Writing Become Lasting Treasures
16. Positive Words Add Joy to Life...but Only in the Living
Part Five: Summary and Conclusion: Always Have Something Good to Say
Acknowledgments