{"product_id":"9781444134605","title":"Be More Assertive: A guide to being composed, in control, and communicating with confidence","description":"\u003cp\u003e* do you lack the confidence to say no?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* do you feel that people sometimes take you for granted?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* would you like strategies that will help you communicate your needs openly and calmly?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeach yourself Assertiveness will help you if you're struggling to make yourself heard. It will show you how becoming more assertive can change every part of your life for the better, and give you techniques and strategies to make assertive behaviour a part of your life. You will learn how to give and receive criticism, make and receive compliments, cope with anger, fear and, most importantly, to say 'no' without feeling guilty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOT GOT MUCH TIME?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHOR INSIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTEST YOURSELF\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of asserting yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHINGS TO REMEMBER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRY THIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154667978992,"sku":"9781444134605","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444134605_p0.jpg?v=1763817397","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444134605","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}