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"How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes's latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number of new w…
"How are words coined? That provides the focus of The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on extensive research, its author, Ralph Keyes, has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number were coined whimsicall…
"How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes's latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number of new w…
Success in today's business economy demands nonstop innovation. But fancy buzzwords, facile lip service, and simplistic formulas are not the answer. Only an entirely new mindset -- a new attitude toward success and failure -- can transform managers' thinking, according to Richar…
Author discusses the need for courage when beginning a writing career and teaches how to overcome fears writers experience through use of workshops, conferences, and advice from successful authors.
While "America has always been a nation of blarney peddlers," Keyes contends that lying has become the norm. Drawing on research on deceptive behavior, the Ohio-based author reviews the history of lying, the ethics of situational dishonesty, and the contribution of modern techno…
While "America has always been a nation of blarney peddlers," Keyes contends that lying has become the norm. Drawing on research on deceptive behavior, the Ohio-based author reviews the history of lying, the ethics of situational dishonesty, and the contribution of modern techno…
"Research suggests that the average American tells multiple lies on a daily basis, often for no good reason. Not a finger-wagging scolding, The Post-Truth Era is a combination of Ralph Keyes's investigative journalism and solid science. The result is a spirited exploration of wh…