Jonathan Silverman Knihy

This edition focuses on essential communication skills for healthcare professionals to enhance patient interactions. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in building rapport and trust with patients. Practical strategies and real-life scenarios are provided to help practitioners effectively convey information and address patient concerns. The book also highlights the role of communication in improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.

Exploring the life of a self-made American icon, this cultural biography delves into Johnny Cash's personal and artistic decisions. Through interviews and archival research, it reveals how his choices influenced his legacy and examines the reciprocal relationship between Cash and American culture, highlighting the profound impact he had on the music scene and society at large.

Focusing on enhancing communication skills in the medical field, this book, along with its companion volume, offers a thorough framework for effectively interacting with patients. It emphasizes practical strategies and techniques to foster better understanding and rapport, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

2023 Peggy O'Brien Book Prize, winner Across all imaginable borders, Johnny Cash fans show the appeal of a thoroughly American performer who simultaneously inspires people worldwide. A young Norwegian shows off his Johnny Cash tattoo. A Canadian vlogger sings “I Walk the Line” to camel herders in Egypt’s White Desert. A shopkeeper in Northern Ireland plays Cash as his constant soundtrack. A Dutchwoman coordinates the activities of Cash fans worldwide and is subsequently offered the privilege of sleeping in Johnny’s bedroom. And on a more global scale, millions of people watch Cash’s videos online, then express themselves through commentary and debate. In Johnny Cash International, Hinds and Silverman examine digital and real-world fan communities and the individuals who comprise them, profiling their relationships to Cash and each other. Studying Johnny Cash’s international fans and their love for the man reveals new insights about music, fandom, and the United States.