Best Selling Books by Rob Anderson

New York Times Bestseller Comedian Rob Anderson examines queer stereotypes and LGBTQ+ culture with humorous explanations borrowed from real principles across multiple fields of science. Class is in session, babe! Discover the inner workings of the LGBTQ+ community with this humorous and informative book. Author and comedian Rob Anderson borrows the familiar science textbook format to skewer ridiculous queer stereotypes with his own version of science. Using the principles of natural, social, and formal sciences, Rob answers extremely serious questions like: Why can’t gays sit in a chair properly? Why don’t lesbians have electricity in their movies? Are colleges turning people bisexual? How does gaydar work? Will bottoms survive the apocalypse? You’ll read about the three subtypes of the gay uncle species, examine the Periodic Table of LGBTQ+ Elements, understand gay crime and punishment, and get educated on the types of bacteria and viruses that exclusively affect the LGBTQs, like the state of Florida. Inspired by his viral “Gay Science” series, Rob recreates some of his most popular episodes in a literary format, and also tackles completely fresh subjects, presenting them with super empirical and totally evidence-based homosexual data. Gay Science includes: Coverage of 60 topics across 29 fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, genetics, botany, nutrition, astronomy, anthropology, oceanography, sociology, criminology, engineering, computer science, and more! Informative sidebars including Get PrePared, The Tea, Serving Conclusions, The Gloss, Yas or Naur, Fagtoids, and A Lesbian Explains. Diagrams, charts, illustrations, and maps to explain the gayest concepts. Rob Anderson is course-correcting decades of educational shortcomings by explaining the scientific reasonings behind every aspect of LGBTQ+ life. If you’re looking for a fun book that will probably be banned (if it isn’t already), add Gay Science to your personal lesson plan.

A corrected and extensively annotated version of the sole meeting between two of the most important figures in twentieth-century intellectual life.

This brand new title in the market-leading at a Glance series provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to the key concepts of population-level disease prevention. Accessible, double-page spreads help you understand and appreciate the determinants of health which impact on healthcare services and their effectiveness. Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance features high-yield information on all the topics covered at medical school, including: Measurement of population health Epidemiological concepts of cause and association, surveillance, and risk Use of epidemiology in clinical decision-making Epidemiology of major health problems such as cardiovascular disease and cancer Health promotion Basics of health economics Basics of health policy, needs assessment, and evaluation Also featuring self-assessment questions to help test learning, this new title will provide an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in public health.

Moments of Meeting tells the story of a uniquely important event in twentieth-century intellectual history, the 1957 public dialogue of philosopher Martin Buber and psychotherapist Carl Rogers, and explores the practical implications of that event for contemporary social and cultural theory. Supported by original historical research, close textual analysis, and a variety of interviews, the book illuminates the careers, theories, and practices of two of the last century''s foremost scholars of dialogue, while it clarifies what they shared in common. Following a careful case study of the Buber-Rogers public conversation about the dynamics of dialogue itself, the authors conclude that public dialogue cannot be built primarily upon skillful technique. Instead, we must support settings and attitudes that enable unique \"moments of meeting.\"

Popular culture helps construct, define, and impact our everyday realities and must be taken seriously because popular culture is, simply, popular. Communication Perspectives on Popular Culture brings together communication experts with diverse backgrounds, from interpersonal communication, business and organizational communication, mass communication, media studies, narrative, rhetoric, gender studies, autoethnography, popular culture studies, and journalism. The contributors tackle such topics as music, broadcast and Netflix television shows, movies, the Internet, video games, and more, as they connect popular culture to personal concerns as well as larger political and societal issues. The variety of approaches in these chapters are simultaneously situated in the present while building a foundation for the future, as contributors explore new and emerging ways to approach popular culture. From case studies to emerging theories, the contributors examine how popular culture, media, and communication influence our everyday lives.

Since the Founding, America’s faith in a democratic republic has depended on citizens who could be trusted to be communicators. Vigorous talk about equality, rights, and collaboration fueled the revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution with its amendments. In a republic, the people set the terms for their lives not individually, but in community. The genius of keeping it alive exists in how everyday citizens talk and listen, write and read, for a common good. Dialogue and deliberation—rather than an accumulation of individual preferences—sustains a republic, yet a diminished and scarred institution of journalism jeopardizes citizens’ access to shared and truthful information. A disturbing “what’s in it for me?” attitude has taken over many citizens, and a creeping, autocratic sense of dismissive accusation too often characterizes the political style of elected officials. The basic fuel for democracy is the willingness of informed citizens to take each other seriously as they talk about political choices. Once we begin to clam up, build walls, and dismiss each other, we unravel the threads tying us to the Founders’ vision of a republic. A free press and free speech become meaningless if not supported by sustained listening to multiple positions. There are those who profit by dividing citizens into two camps: a comfortable “us” versus a scary “them.” They make their case with accusations and often with lies. They warp the very meaning of communication, hoping citizens never truly discover each other’s humanity. Democracy’s News discusses today’s problems of public communication in the context of history, law, and interpersonal life. News should not be something to dread, mistrust, or shun. Aided by reliable, factual journalism, citizens can develop a community-based knowledge to cope with social issues great and small. They come to treat neighbors and strangers as more than stereotypes or opponents. They become collaborators with whom to identify and sustain a working republic where news, citizenship, and public discourse merge.

A teacher of communication expresses his concern for thousands of students who are cheating themselves out of a worthwhile education by falling into the accepted role of \"nonperson\" uninvolved in the education process. In this book, the author fosters a belief that success or failure in college depends on communicationâu0080u0094\"interdependent efforts of people in a relationship to generate common meaning.\" He proposes to get students to realize that their education is something other students can help them develop, as much as teachers. The author uses a personal style of writing to talk with the students. He uses examples from the students'' immediate campus environment in challenging them to question their roles in the educational process. Written for and tested in interpersonal communication courses, the book is also appropriate for teacher education courses, \"orientation to college life\" courses, and for college counseling centers.

Friends Forever celebrates the magic of friendship in these stand-alone tales featuring all of your favorite characters. Share adventures with Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich, Twilight Sparkle and Starlight Glimmer, Rainbow Dash and Soarin, and more. Collects issues #34-38.

Nocturnus and Galahad--father and son--were once partners in crimefighting. But that was before Nocturnus withdrew into the anonymity behind the mask and Galahad became a celebrity-millionaire. Now, with every one of their old enemies gathered together to destroy them, they have no choice but to team up for one last case. Collects issues #5-8.

This volume collects three stories featuring Princess Celestia and Spike! First, Princess Celestia presides over a hearing concerning her oldest professor, then Spike receives his new pets but is in way over his head, and finally, Princess Celestia and Spike journey to the Crystal Mountain!

Four individual tales highlighting some of the Pony\''s favorite friends–the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Princess Celestia, Spike, and Princess Luna.

Captain Rob Anderson spills the beans on a lifetime of incidents, accidents and shenanigans of every type, in every ocean of the world, during an era when the seas were largely unregulated and more like the Wild West than anything witnessed on land. Since he first went to sea at 15 Captain Rob has been a magnet for trouble but, somewhat preposterously, as matter, he has more often been the one responsible for keeping each enterprise afloat and picking up the pieces when the ships hit the fan. Whether it''s stashing a headless body in the freezer, losing another body before a sea burial, accidentally sabotaging the annual Roebuck Bay Hotel Race in Broome, nearly losing his scrotum in a Japanese spa, or catapulting a mate off the roof of his truck when racing from the dock for last orders...it was all part of the job for Captain Rob. No wonder, when it eventually came time to ''swallow the anchor'' he got as far inland as he practically could!

Appropriate for a one-term or two-term course in business law or combination business law and legal environment course in both quarter and semester programs found in business, accounting, business law, commercial law, management, finance, or similar departments at both four-year and two-year schools.

Appropriate for a one-term or two-term course in business law or combination business law and legal environment course in both quarter and semester programs found in business, accounting, business law, commercial law, management, finance, or similar departments at both four-year and two-year schools.

This My Little Pony sound book has an attached four-button audio module that enables children to add sound to a story. Children lift flaps on the book''s pages to find icons that match the buttons on the audio module. This sound book is recommended for children ages 18 months and older. The book''s thick, coated pages help prevent rips and tears. Three replaceable long-life AG-13 button cell batteries that power the book are included.

A perfect core text for introduction to communication or communication theory classes, Questions of Communication puts theory into context by using an accessible question and answer format — each chapter begins with a topical question and then shows students how different theories have sought to answer it.

In the second edition of Interviewing, experienced educators Rob Anderson and G. Michael Killenberg explain and demystify the interviewing process, offering students a practical guide to the fascinating art of asking and answering questions. Throughout, they urge students not to view interviewing as a procedure or as a collection of techniques; instead, they present the process of interviewing as a fascinating opportunity for learning through dialogue.

Rob Anderson has taken a fresh new approach to service of the elderly. His concise and clear suggestions and helpful check lists should make every front office, manager and nurse more effective and empathetic.

Rob Anderson was a magnet for trouble long before he went to sea at 15. But when he became Captain Rob Anderson, one of the youngest Australian masters ever, it was suddenly his responsibility to keep everything afloat - no easy feat when the seas were unregulated, full of madmen, and more like the Wild West than anything on land. Whether stashing a headless body in a cargo freezer, losing another body before a sea burial, accidentally sabotaging a pub race and causing a riot in Broome, nearly losing his scrotum in a Japanese spa, or catapulting a mate off the roof of his truck while racing from the dock for last orders, it was all part of the job for Captain Rob. Visceral, charming and definitely not for the faint of heart, When the Ship Hits the Fan is a treasure trove of hilarious incidents, accidents and seafaring shenanigans from working on every type of ship in every ocean of the world.

NOTE: PLEASE ALSO SEE THE INSTRUCTOR''S GUIDE. The Long Term Care Customer Service Improvement Program is designed to accelerate your skills and your resident''s satisfaction. This course includes:• A systematic and simple method for improving customer service skills• Learning sessions as short as 15 minutes • Practical skills you can apply immediately to improve how you work with your colleagues and your residentsThe Customer Service Improvement Program provides consistent reinforcement of what''s learned through dozens of role plays and other learning exercises, testing, repetition of the basic principles and immediate application.The evidence-based curriculum is designed to meet the objectives of key national long term care initiatives including the Advancing Excellence in America''s Nursing Homes Campaign, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), and the AHCA Quality Initiative.Through careful study of the dozens of 15 minute learning modules you will learn the importance of:1. Skillfully Resolving Intercultural Conflict2. Employing Strategies for Handling Conflict3. Asserting Yourself Respectfully4. Identifying Your Conflict \"Style\"5. Using Active Listening Skills Effectively6. Overcoming Barriers to Listening and Understanding7. Learning Why You Aren''t Listening to Others8. Developing Rapport with Different Personality Types9. Managing Your Attitude10. Avoiding \"Rapport Killer\" Words and Phrases11. Tailoring Communication to Fit a Customer12. Improving Customer Interactions13. Managing Stress in a Long Term Care Facility14. Relaxing with Visualization and Abdominal Breathing 15. Understanding Who the Customers in Your Facility Are16. Communicating with Authority and Credibility17. Demonstrating the Power of Friendliness and Approachability18. Providing Excellent Customer Service at Mealtimes19. Understanding The Costs of a Dissatisfied Customer20. Identifying Customer Touch Points21. Adhering to Your Facility''s Dress Code22. Reducing the Risk of Lawsuit23. Placing Your Facility Above the Competition24. Employing the Power of First Impressions25. Understanding Customer Expectations26. Building Relationships with Empathy and Compassion 27. Understanding Emotional Triggers28. Creating Unforgettable Customer \"Experiences\"29. Learning to Ask Questions Effectively30. Employing Strategies to Manage Difficult Customers31. Taking Effective Steps to Resolve Complaints...And many other critical skillsHuman beings are complex and our behavior consistently misunderstood. To enhance how we work together takes time and commitment. The Customer Service Improvement Program is an effective tool you can use to improve your skills and the lives of your residents.

Captain Rob Anderson spills the beans on a lifetime of incidents, accidents and shenanigans of every type, in every ocean of the world, during an era when the seas were largely unregulated and more like the Wild West than anything witnessed on land. Since he first went to sea at 15 Captain Rob has been a magnet for trouble but, somewhat preposterously, as matter, he has more often been the one responsible for keeping each enterprise afloat and picking up the pieces when the ships hit the fan. Whether it''s stashing a headless body in the freezer, losing another body before a sea burial, accidentally sabotaging the annual Roebuck Bay Hotel Race in Broome, nearly losing his scrotum in a Japanese spa, or catapulting a mate off the roof of his truck when racing from the dock for last ordersâ ]it was all part of the job for Captain Rob. No wonder, when it eventually came time to ''swallow the anchor'' he got as far inland as he practically could!

Verse from the Bible with beautiful images of Hawaii

Wisdom from around the world is blended with the timeless beauty of Hawaii to instill hope, spark curiosity and inspire change.

Twilight Sparkle and her brother Shining Armor team up to find the mysterious ghost haunting the castle.