Unmute

Do you find yourself feeling more connected to your online persona than the people in your life? Unmute Your Life reignites the importance of real-world interaction and the power of authentic human connection. This book delves into the science behind human connection and reveals the detrimental effects of social media on fostering genuine relationships. Through practical exercises and communication strategies, you'll learn how to prioritize face-to-face interactions, cultivate deeper connections with friends and family, and build meaningful relationships that extend beyond the digital screen. Unmute Your Life empowers you to step away from the virtual world and embrace the richness and joy that comes from authentic human connection.

Why do people hate one another? Who gets to speak for whom? Why do so many people combat prejudice based on their race, sexual orientation, or disability? What does segregation look like today? Many of us ponder and discuss urgent questions such as these at home, and see them debated in the media, the classroom, and our social media feeds, but many of us don't have access to the important new ways philosophers are thinking about these very issues. Enter UnMute, the popular podcast hosted by Myisha Cherry, which hosts a diverse group of philosophers and explores their cutting-edge work through casual conversation. This book collects 31 of Cherry's lively and timely interviews, offering an accessible resource through which to encounter some of philosophy's most socially and politically engaged, public-facing work. Its original illustrations, depicting the interview subjects up close, show just how broad a range of philosophers--black, white, and brown, male and female, queer and straight, abled and disabled--are at the center of crucial contemporary conversations. Cherry asks philosophers to talk about their ideas in ways that anyone can understand, explaining how they got interseted in philosophy, and why the questions they investigate matter urgently. Along with the interviews, the volume provides a foreword by Cornel West, a section in which all the interviewees explain how they got into philosophy, and a "Say What?" glossary defining terms that might be new to some readers. Like the podcast that inspired it, the book welcomes in those new to these philosophical questions, those captivated by questions of race, class, gender, and other issues and looking for a new lens through which to examine them, and those well-versed in public philosophy looking for a one-stop guide.

An essential guide to professional communication Professional communication has become more complex than ever as, with the rise of remote working and the increasing prominence of social media, we frequently find ourselves muted – when we can't find the opportunities to speak up or our ideas aren't getting the credit they deserve. In Unmuted, Heather Hansen draws upon her years of experience as a communication specialist and consultant to illustrate how you can overcome these obstacles and make your voice heard. Building upon research from business psychology, cultural studies and linguistics, Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career, from writing perfectly worded emails to delivering powerful presentations.

Proverbs 31:8 challenges God's people to 'Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed' (ESV). In Unmuted, Usha Reifsnider makes use of 'muted group theory' to help church leaders and theologians understand the real challenges of identity, intersectionality, and the myriad ways of being human in God's world. Drawing together powerful testimonies from disciples of Jesus from around the world, Usha Reifsnider brings theological reflection and biblical insight to the contested question of multifaceted identities. As a convert from a Hindu background and, married to an American, she is well placed to do so. Unmuted ends with a powerful statement about the future of evangelicalism - in a clarion cry to the West to listen again to the voices of global church and join in with what God is doing.

Censored. Repressed. Subdued. Bound. Muted. No more. In a world pushed to the precipice of change, in a society that values the tried and true over the dynamic and new, what does it mean to be unmuted? In this anthology, a chorus of young women and gender-expansive teens give voice to fear and silence, hold nothing back, and demand justice. To be unmuted right now requires a new brand of bravery and these writers show us how it’s done. Using stories, poems, essays, fiction, drama, interviews, and more, they report on a global pandemic, a climate crisis, and the movement for racial equity. They also invite us on their personal journeys through the labyrinth of young adulthood: feeling the rich soil of a neighborhood garden between their fingers; traveling through time in search of their parents; inhaling the charged air where young love is brewing. For twenty-three years, the nationally award-winning nonprofit Girls Write Now has broken down the barriers of gender, race, age, and poverty, elevating the voices of writers who are too often not heard—or worse, silenced. Girls Write Now is the first writing and mentoring organization for girls and gender expansive youth of color, ranking today as one of the top programs nationwide for driving social-emotional growth for youth.

Are you tired of being silenced? Do you feel invisible in a world that refuses to acknowledge your struggles? You're not alone. "Unmuted" is the battle cry for Black women who refuse to be erased any longer. This book is for every woman who has been dismissed, marginalized, and told to dim her light. - Discover the hidden toll of white privilege and how it undermines true equality. - Uncover the silent epidemic of misandry and its impact on modern relationships. - Learn why reverse racism is a dangerous myth that perpetuates inequality. - Expose the insidious ways cultural appropriation steals from marginalized communities. - Understand the systemic silencing of Black women in mainstream feminism. - Harness the transformative power of righteous rage to fuel social change. - Reveal how victimhood can be strategically used to challenge systemic injustice. - Debunk the fear-mongering around cultural Marxism and its role in social justice. If you want to dismantle the structures that keep Black women oppressed and ignite a revolution of empowerment and equity, then buy this book today. It's time to raise your voice and join the ranks of unapologetic Black women who are redefining power on their own terms.

Shakespeare’s Unmuted Women explores women’s speeches in selected plays by Shakespeare, highlighting women’s discerning insight as a vital ingredient in these selected works. The book discusses the use of rhetoric in speeches by women as a cementing material that supports the casing of the incidents. Women holding forth on the issues related to the common concerns emerged in the plays perform a distinguishing role in strengthening the bond between decisions taken and executed by each character and make their major important contribution to the overall impact of the play. Comprising six chapters, the volume analyses Cordelia’s and Desdemona’s speeches in King Lear and Othello; Cleopatra’s and Tamora’s speeches in Antony and Cleopatra and Titus Andronicus; Beatrice’s and Rosalind’s speeches in Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It; and Katherine’s and Lady Anne’s speeches in Henry V and Richard III, respectively. The text discusses women’s rich and profound discourse in these works to accentuate the meaningful input in verbal communication. In Shakespeare’s selected plays, women’s insightfulness and perspicuity are closely considered to emphasize how women make efficient use of rhetoric, aptly used by Queen Elizabeth I during Shakespeare’s time. Queen Elizabeth’s outstanding public speeches inspired those who listened to her and Shakespeare’s women are partial embodiments of her.

Learn Zoom in a flash with step-by-step instructions and clear, full-size screenshots For anyone looking for a fast and easy way to learn the most popular videoconferencing software on the market today, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Zoom is your secret weapon. This hands-on guide skips the long-winded explanations and actually shows you how to do what you need to do in Zoom with full-size, color pictures and screenshots. Whether you’re a total newbie to Zoom or you just need to brush up on some of the finer points of this practical software, you’ll be up and running in no time at all. From joining and hosting Zoom meetings to protecting your privacy and security while you’re online, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Zoom hits all the key features that make online meetings a breeze. You’ll also learn to: Integrate Zoom with other apps and share screens and PowerPoints with other meeting attendees Schedule, record, and replay your meetings so you never miss out on the important stuff Update your Zoom installation to ensure you’re using the latest security patches and upgrades Perfect for anyone expected to use Zoom at school or at work, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Zoom is the most useful and simplest Zoom handbook currently available.

Everything you need to start developing for mobile devices today Adobe Flash Lite allows you to quickly create and publish engaging mobile content for games, wallpapers, video, music, or applications. With this essential guide, you'll discover how to develop applications for Flash-enabled mobile devices using ActionScript 2.0 and the latest version of Flash Lite. Detailed walkthroughs take you from concept to completion for a variety of examples. The author provides an overview on extending Flash Lite capabilities and shows you how to distribute complete applications using the Adobe Distributable Player and Packager. Discover how Adobe Flash Lite allows you to quickly create engaging mobile content to Flash-enabled mobile devices Demonstrates every step in the development process, from concept to completion Reinforces four critical topics throughout the book: ActionScript 2.0 mobile device considerations, PureMVC framework, native device properties, and the ability to extend Flash Lite This in-depth exploration of Adobe Flash Lite is no lightweight! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Build a cohesive and high-performing virtual team with this fantastic resource full of actionable advice and practical tips Engaging Virtual Meetings: Openers, Games, and Activities for Communication, Morale, and Trust offers concrete strategies and practical tips for bringing teams together across the digital divide. While many struggle to build teams in a virtual environment, accomplished author John Chen has found ways to create team cohesion, promote engagement, and increase virtual participation. In Engaging Virtual Meetings, he shares these methods with you, and also: Describes virtual tools for promoting effective teamwork, like the Participant Map Teaches you to optimize your teleconference setup for ideal audio and video Illustrates ways to apply these methods in any virtual environment, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more Explores how to debrief your participants to improve your methods over time Perfect for anyone working in or with the increasingly prevalent virtual environment, Engaging Virtual Meetings is a great addition to the bookshelves of anyone interested in how to create and build engagement in team settings of all kinds.