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Overview"Read Catherine Blyth's posts on the Penguin Blog. Reclaim the pleasures and possibilities of great conversation with this sparkling guide from the witty pen of an Englishwoman wise to its art Every day we use cell phones and computers to communicate, but it's easy to forget that we possess a communication technology that has been in research and development for thousands of years. Catherine Blyth points out the sorry state of disrepair that conversation has fallen into-and then, taking examples from history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, and popular culture, she gives us the tools to rebuild. The Art of Conversation isn't about etiquette, elocution, or knowing how to hold your teacup with your little finger crooked just so. It's about something simple and profound: connecting. Conversation costs nothing, but can bring you the world, because it transcends the ability to talk to anyone. What transforms encounters into adventures is how we listen, laugh, flirt, and flatter. Blyth celebrates techniques for reading and changing minds, whether you're in a bar or a boardroom. As Alexander Pope nearly wrote, ""True ease in talking comes from art, not chance, as those move easiest who have learned to dance."" When you have read The Art of Conversation, you'll not only know the steps, but hear the music like never before." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine BlythPublisher: Gotham Books Imprint: Gotham Books Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 18.40cm Weight: 0.223kg ISBN: 9781592404971ISBN 10: 1592404979 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 29 December 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIn this handy guide to civilized banter, Blyth reintroduces the craft of modern discourse. <br> - Elle <br><br> The Art of Conversation will make your next foray into a bar or business reception much more entertaining [...] it will help both wallflowers and those lost in cyberspace achieve conversational connections. <br> - Los Angeles Times <br><br> Witty, eloquent and insightful, Blyth's books is a delightful encouragement to rediscover conversation as the best communication technology. <br> - Publishers Weekly In this handy guide to civilized banter, Blyth reintroduces the craft of modern discourse. <br> - Elle <br><br> The Art of Conversation will make your next foray into a bar or business reception much more entertaining [...] it will help both wallflowers and those lost in cyberspace achieve conversational connections. <br> - Los Angeles Times <br><br> Witty, eloquent and insightful, Blyth's books is a delightful encouragement to rediscover conversation as the best communication technology. <br> - Publishers Weekly <br><br> In this handy guide to civilized banter, Blyth reintroduces the craft of modern discourse. - Elle The Art of Conversation will make your next foray into a bar or business reception much more entertaining [...] it will help both wallflowers and those lost in cyberspace achieve conversational connections. - Los Angeles Times Witty, eloquent and insightful, Blyth's books is a delightful encouragement to rediscover conversation as the best communication technology. - Publishers Weekly In this handy guide to civilized banter, Blyth reintroduces the craft of modern discourse. -<b><i>Elle</i></b> <i>The Art of Conversation</i> will make your next foray into a bar or business reception much more entertaining [...] it will help both wallflowers and those lost in cyberspace achieve conversational connections. -<b><i>Los Angeles Times</i></b> Witty, eloquent and insightful, Blyth's books is a delightful encouragement to rediscover conversation as the best communication technology. -<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> Author InformationCatherine Blyth is a writer and editor. Her work has appeared in numerous British publications, including The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Despite her marriage to a mischievous gossip columnist, she still manages to enjoy a thriving social life. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |