Most couples know that listening to and talking with each other is important to a healthy and happy marriage. What many do not know, however, is how to converse on an intimate level or how to keep the lines of communication open when conflicts arise. These are the issues Nancy Van Pelt addresses with clarity and detail in Smart Listening for Couples. In this book, readers will discover facts they never knew about themselves, their spouse, and the intricacies of communication, including: " differences between his and her talk and fighting styles " the art of listening through nonverbals " creative questioning " the "fabulous four-minute formula" for marital bonding " how to get the not-so-verbal person talking Previously published as How to Talk So Your Mate Will Listen and Listen So Your Mate Will Talk, Van Pelt's practical and fact-filled guide will strengthen marriages as couples learn to excel in the art of communication.

Smart Listening for Couples

Self-Help

Van Pelt, Nancy

Relationships

Revell

The Compleat Parent

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Review & Herald Publishing Association

The Compleat Marriage

Review & Herald Pub Assn

A Practical Guide to Hospitality and Entertaining Nancy Van Pelt helps you reach out to others and minister to their needs through warm hospitality by making entertaining easier than ever before. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner for four or a big bash for 40, you'll find all the creative ideas and practical suggestions needed to make your occasion extra-special. <ul>
<li>Menu and Food Presentation </li>
<li>Advance Planning and Serving Methods </li>
<li>Reaching Out to Coworkers and Neighbors </li>
<li>Gracious Serving and Table Decor </li>
<li>Easy Entertaining ideas for Guests and Their Children </li>
<li>Helping Nonchurch Members Feel at Home </li>
<li>Handling Difficult Situations and Accidents </li>
<li>How to Keep Events and Conversation Flowing </li>
<li>Creating the Perfect Atmosphere with Music and Lighting </li>
<li>Introductions and Relating to Guests </li>
<li>Impromptu Menus and Quick Fixes for an Unprepared Home </li>
<li>Helpful Hints for Buffets, Picnic, and Fellowship Dinners </li>
<li>Includes seminar work sheets for small groups</li>
</ul>
Contents: <ol>
<li>One Grand Opportunity </li>
<li>Biblical Models of Hospitality </li>
<li>Hospitality: Keeping Members </li>
<li>Hospitality: A Powerful Witness </li>
<li>The Hospitality Game Plan </li>
<li>Hospitality Plus </li>
<li>Creating a Special Atmosphere </li>
<li>On Being a Good Guest </li>
<li>Shortcuts, Quick Fixes </li>
<li>Setting Pretty </li>
<li>Centerpieces </li>
<li>Food Presentation Art </li>
<li>Toasts </li>
<li>Buffet Entertaining </li>
<li>Picture-perfect Picnics </li>
<li>Creative Church Potlucks </li>
<li>The Prime-time Family Hour </li>
</ol>

Creative Hospitality

History

Review Herald Publishing

Sin Reservas (Nuevo Estilo De Vida/ New Lifestyle) (Spanish Edition)

Editorial Safeliz SL

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