Decibella loves to be loud. Maybe that's why her name is Decibella? She shouts every time she answers a question, offers an opinion, shares a thought, or makes a request ... She doesn't realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice. That is until a caring teacher introduces her to the silly-sounding word "Slurpadoodle" and the five volumes of voice (Whisper, 6-inch, Table Talk, Strong Speaker, and Outside)....

"The Technology Tail" uses rhymes and colorful illustrations to offer a timeless message to a new generation learning to navigate the fast-changing digital age. Whether sending a photo or making a comment, "Screen" wants kids to know their posts -- the kind and the cruel -- will follow them for a very long time and will influence their friendships.--Publisher.

Discusses the basic tenets of friendship and how online social networks can help with making new friends and reconnecting with old ones.

Discusses strategies for communicating effectively with teachers, classmates, and family, in such situations as on the job and online.

Discusses the characteristics of an effective leader, tactics for building trust, and strategies for continuing personal development while in a leadership role.

Communication is a measure of how we are heard. It's not about us; it is about how the other person perceives our message. If you are not where you should be in your career, the problem may very well be how you communicate. This book gives you solid techniques that can be used right away to achieve effective results, including: quick tips and strategies on communication skills; real-life stories of how business communication can impact your career;...