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Books

Say the Magic Words: How to Get What You Want From the
People Who Have What You Need

A user's guide to dealing with the people who make up the "supporting cast" of your life. Each chapter explores the lingo, biases, background, and current challenges of a particular field, with an emphasis on how to communicate most effectively with the people working in it. (Viking/Penguin, 2005)

“Padwa's exhaustive lists of insider hints make this a highly practical guide for modern-day etiquette.”
-- Publisher's Weekly

“An intriguing guide... there's a wealth of information packed into this novel book.”
-- Library Journal

Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask
A journey through popular culture, this book explores a wide range of topics including news-speak, psychobabble, health, cyberspace, and more. Featured in USA Today and Reader's Digest, and on CNN and CBS. Rodale Book Club selection. More than 115,000 sold. (Viking/Penguin, 1996)




Books by
Lynette Padwa

Say the Magic Words: How to Get What You Want From the People Who Have What You Need
A user's guide to dealing with the people who make up the "supporting cast" of your life--18 professions, unmasked and demystified.
Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask
A journey through popular culture, this book explores a wide range of topics including news-speak, psychobabble, health, cyberspace, and more.



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