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The Queen and Her Bee: Social Aggression in Female Friendship

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Sample Mia desperately smiled with her eyes at Nathaniel, willing his baby browns to connect with her own as he talked to her. What I wouldn’t give to—Nathaniel’s incessant chatter interrupted her daydreaming, “Just look at her. Not only is she gorgeous, but every girl in the bar wants to be her ...

Essentials of Aviation Management: A Guide for Aviation Service Businesses

Author(s): John Mott, Thomas Carney

It is imperative that aviation businesses play an active role in fostering a positive business climate for both their home airport and other airports within the airspace system. Essentials of Aviation Management: A Guide for Aviation Service Businesses provides the analytical tools that will assi...

Swipe For Support: The Role of Affordances on Supportive Communication

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Sample Supportive communication, or the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages to assist someone in need, is a process that starts with seeking and follows, sequentially, by the provision and reception of supportive messages (MacGeorge, Feng, & Burleson, 2011). When enacted effectively, suppor...

"Jersey Chasing" Dreams: Unpacking Hegemonic Masculinity within Collegiate Recruitment Practices

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Abstract Highly sought after recruits are invited to a fun-filled recruitment weekend at the University of Big State. Events such as exotic dancers, alcohol, and selected girls are lined up to satisfy these athletes. This case study explores the consequences of such weekends with potentially prob...

The Dark Side of Persuasion

Author(s): Shari Hoppin

The Dark Side of Persuasion examines techniques of influence and how we can defend ourselves against manipulation of these techniques. Knowledge of persuasion strategies is helpful no matter which side we’re on, so the book offers both practical advice for persuaders and suggestions to prevent us fr...