Positive Words, Powerful Results Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, and Celebrate Life

Name: Positive Words, Powerful Results Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, and Celebrate Life
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ISBN: 9780743257695

ISBN-10: 0743257693

ISBN-13: 9780743257695

Edition: 2004

Authors: Hal Urban

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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 classicLife's Greatest Lessons-- shows us simple and immediate ways that we can use language to change lives -- both our own and those around us.

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication date: 6/2/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.44" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Preface: There's Nothing New Under the Sun ...


Introduction: Two Simple Reasons for Writing This Book



The Origins and Influence of Words



Words Make Us Human



Words Can Change Lives



Words Can Hurt and Offend



Words Come from the Heart



Words Are Choices



The Win-Win Rewards of Positive Words



Joyful Words Celebrate Life



Affirming Words Inspire Others ... and Ourselves



Loving Words Build and Heal Relationships



Gracious Words Show Respect and Gratitude



Funny Words Make Us Laugh



Four Places Where Positive Words Can Work Wonders



Affectionate Words Build Strong Families



Gentle Words Teach Kindness in Our Schools



Supportive Words Boost Morale and Results at Work



Encouraging Words Enhance Performance and Fun in Sports



Two Final Thoughts on the Power of Positive Words



Kind Words in Writing Become Lasting Treasures



Positive Words Add Joy to Life ... but Only in the Living



Summary and Conclusion: Always Have Something Good to Say


Acknowledgments