Business communications expert Mary Mitchell gives business people and job seekers everything they need to make the right first impression, whether in person, at job interviews, sales calls, or social gatherings, or via letter, fax, or e-mail. Based on Mitchell's popular corporate seminars which have been attended by employees of Arthur Young, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Merck, and other top firms, The First Five Minutes. Gives practical tips on cultural...

Simple and time-tested basics for developing your own style brand from the inside out while getting more organized, aware, cost-effective, and priority-focused for your life, business, and career. Why less can be so much more! Tips for identifing time-wasters, fine tuning your attitude, looking fabulous every step of the way for little or no money plus more...

Sophia Worthington has a secret admirer. One evening at a ball, her father informs her of a suitor that she is to meet. When a very handsome and humorous young man named Mr. Nightingale asks her to dance, she finds herself delighted at the choice her father made. After a blissful evening, she leaves convinced that her future is set. When a letter arrives at her home for her father, she becomes overcome with joy at the reappearance of her dance partner...

Wallflower Vicky finally lands a date with her work crush, the extremely confident Ben. Health fanatic Virginia takes a chance with an extrovert and life of the party, Kane.

Are you nervous about your job interview? Do you have the feeling that you are not prepared to face an invasive number of questions about your accomplishments and career choices? Well, have no fear, my friend. You are at the right address. This book can guide you along. Topics that will be discussed in this book include how to make a lasting first impression, asking specific questions about your motivation, how to dress, what to bring, how to react...

Small changes for big results in your social life, presence, and relationships. Learn how to be captivating, memorable, and magnetic. Likability is one of the most important traits you'll ever learn. It's more important than your intelligence, looks, status, wealth, prestige, or education. Likability is the true currency of life. Do you seem to fade from people's memory as soon as the conversation ends? Banish those feelings of rejection and dejection. Principles...

A one-stop refresher course in editing fiction, suitable for both new writers and more experienced ones. When to edit, how to edit, why to edit, and when not to edit. The different stages of editing. Checklists, examples, and advice from other writers, editors, competition judges and a literary agent.

Body Language for Business will show you how to understand the intricacies of body language and how to maximize your interpersonal skills in all your relationships-in your personal life and at work. This handy guide holds successful tips for not only reading others, but also showing confidence to friends, coworkers, and your boss. With Body Language for Business you'll learn: -The basics of body language -How to make a positive impact every time -Techniques...

Do you want to be appreciated by others around you? What if I told you that you could wow anybody with only a few lines? Have you ever noticed that the folks you like are the ones that make you laugh the most? Laughter, a contagious instinctive emotion, means interacting with people and transmitting information about social circumstances. Laughter may help you feel closer to people by relieving pain, anger, or melancholy emotions. Laughing is a...