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1	The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow. Inside these pages is an arsenal of tools for fending off that attack and neutralizing the harm spiteful words inflict. Learn to identify modes of verbal assault, such as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	You Can't Say That to Me!: Stopping the Pain of Verbal Abuse: An 8-Step Program more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Verbal abuse comes in many devastating forms--but no matter how or when it occurs, abuse language can have grave long-term consequences for the victim's physical and psychological health and well-being. This book offers readers a practical program for controlling and ending virtually all forms of verbal abuse. see all copies from $3.79! new only from $11.33! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense at Work more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin A nationally recognized linguistics expert and author applies her acclaimed techniques for combating verbal violence to common on-the-job situations. Line illustrations. see all copies from $6.16! new only from $7.35! \| SVS
4	Genderspeak: Men, Women, and the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin The bestselling author of The Gentle Art Of Verbal Self-Defense discuses--and challenges--the theory that men and women speak different dialects of English, and demonstrates--through true-to-life scenarios and dialogues--how to take full control of verbal confrontations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Native tongue more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Called "fascinating" by the New York Times upon its first publication in 1984, "Native Tongue" won wide critical praise and cult status, and has often been compared to the futurist fiction of Margaret Atwood. Set in the twenty-second century, the novel tells of a world where women are once again property, denied civil rights and banned from public ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Last Word on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin What are the hidden meanings of body language, expression, and tone? How does one get on another's "wavelength" and "speak his language"? What are "twirks"? The Last Word on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense answers these and more questions pertaining to the control of language skills in the third volume of this highly successful series. Index. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
7	More on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Since its debut, the "Gental Art" series has sold over 600,000 copies. More on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense presents the key tactics and skills for controlling language behavior in one's personal and professional life. A helpful manual showing how to neutralize verbal attacks and get positive responses, this bestselling book is proof that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.88! \| first editions
8	Staying Well with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.98! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Ozark trilogy more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin The Ozark Trilogy (previously published in 1981) is a widely acclaimed fantasy/science fiction story with, as the title suggests, very strong ties to the Ozark region. Twelve Fair Kingdoms, The Grand Jubilee, And Then There'll Be Fireworks the books that comprise the trilogy -- chronicle life on the planet Ozark and its Confederation of Continents ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $22.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Grandmother Principles more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Elgin, a grandmother of ten, has written a down-to-earth, readable book to give grandmothers of all ages and experience a guide to basic grandmothering skills. Topics include mediating family arguments, coping with emergencies, and assembling a family history. 35 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11	How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Disarming communication tactics from the author of The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense In every aspect of our lives we have to deliver or respond to negative messages at times -- whether it's giving an employee a poor appraisal, disciplining a child, or defending our political or religious beliefs from attack. But these simple disagreements ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $6.65! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Staying Well with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense: Of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Elgin applies her revolutionary system of verbal self-defense to the issue of wellness, showing that illness often has language-related causes, and leads readers to health-promoting language behavior. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13	How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: Getting Your Point Across with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin A unique guide to speaking up assertively and positively when disagreeing with others. Tells readers how to get their point across in sensitive daily situations, large and small. Emphasizes the importance of answering negative speech in a way that promotes understanding rather than hostility. Uses diverse scenarios to illustrate how Elgin's system ... see all copies from $8.07! new only from $8.07! \| SVS
14 view cover	Earthsong more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin On a world where economic survival depends on communication and trade with alien species, linguistics has taken on a power unknown today. In this world, 13 families of genetically bred linguists hold the key to Earth's future because only they can translate during alien trade summits. Soon a battle of the sexes will ravage this land, however. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Success with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin This book, the fourth in the famous "Gentle Art" series, continues and extends the revolutionary system of language behavior. It focuses specifically on the communications skills required of executives and professionals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	How to Turn the Other Cheek and Still Survive in Today's World more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Dr. Suzette Elgin challenges readers to turn the other cheek by changing their communication style to avoid conflict. The author provides seven interacting techniques and gives practical advice regarding communication in today's family, social, and professional settings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.24!
17	Twelve Fair Kingdoms more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Judas Rose more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin An instant cult classic, and groundbreaking forerunner to Margaret Atwood's "A Handmaid's Tale." Native Tongue Trilogy revealed to its audiences a frightening future world where the women of Earth are once again property. In Volume II of the trilogy, the women have at last decided to spread the language using the Roman Catholic church. But when a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Success with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense more books like this by Suzanne Haden Elgin, Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions
20	Star Anchored, Star Angered more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
21	The Grand Jubilee more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Gentle Art of Communicating with Kids more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin Based on her proven techniques, Elgin gives parents, teachers, youth workers, law enforcement personnel, and anyone who needs to talk effectively with kids of all ages a revolutionary system of language behavior to make life easier. Easy-to-use instructions are clearly laid out for dealing with day-to-day issues. see all copies from $2.41! new only from $7.14! \| SVS
23	Yonder Comes Other more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Language Imperative: How Learning Languages Can Enrich Your Life more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin How multilingualism enhances the human experience and why our decisions about "English Only" language policies are shortsighted. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Gentle Art of Written Self-Defense more books like this by Suzette Haden Elgin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions

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