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Chapters In Books

• "Do It Well or Not At All." In Excellence in Progress: A Reference Manual for Advisors, Brenda Coziahr, ed. (pp. 10-12). (Atlanta, GA: Golden Key National Honor Society, 1995)
• "Developing Self-Esteem." In Leadership III: Women in Leadership (PART II) (pp. 39-45). (Culver, IN: The Culver Educational Foundation's Department of Leadership, 1993).
• "Chapter 18: TA Training for the Basic Course." In Jody D. Nyquist and Donald H. Wulff, eds., Preparing Teaching Assistants for Instructional Roles: Supervising TAs in Communication (pp. 175-180). A publication of The Speech Communication Association, Annandale, VA 22003, 1992.
• "Lecturing in the Basic Course." In Lawrence W. Hugenberg, Pamela L. Gray, and Douglas M. Trank eds., Teaching and Directing the Basic Communication Course (pp. 227-232). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1992.
• "Teaching Formats: Large Lecture Versus Small Sections." Jointly authored with Nancy L. Buerkel-Rothfuss (lead author). In Lawrence W. Hugenberg, Pamela L. Gray, and Douglas M. Trank, eds., Teaching and Directing Basic Communication Courses (pp. 203-211). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1992.
• "Effective Lecturing Techniques: Alternatives to Classroom Boredom." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. In Maryellen Weimer and Rose Ann Neff, eds., Teaching College: Collected Readings for the New Instructor (Madison, WI: Magna Publications, Inc., 1990), pp. 65-68.
• "Intrapersonal Communication Techniques." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. In Richard Fiordo, ed., Communication in Education (Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Detsellig Enterprises, Ltd., 1990), pp. 53-67.
• "Imagio: Precursor to Inventio." Jointly authored with Marcia Bailey and Howard W. Cotrell. In Charles Roberts and Kittie Watson, eds., Intrapersonal Communication Processes: Original Essays. Scottsdale, AZ: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, 1989. (Lead chapter of 26), pp. 4-27. 
• "Lecturing: Essential Communication Strategies." Jointly authored with H.W. Cotrell. In Maryellen Gleason, ed., Teaching Large Classes Effectively: New Directions for Teaching and Learning, No. 32 (Winter '87): 57-69.
• "The Lyceum Movement in Kalamazoo 1835-1860: Cultural Heart of Mid-Michigan." In Richard J. Jensen and John C. Hammerback, eds., In Search of Justice: The Indiana Tradition in Speech Communication. Amsterdam: Rodopi Publishers, 1987, pp. 229-244.
• "Peer Evaluation: A Case Study." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. In Sarah Lewis and Larry Barber, eds., Improving Your Own Instruction: Self Assessment and Peer Review. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa (Hot Topics Series, 1985-86), 1986), pp. 43-65.
• "Preparation and Practice." In Richard L. Weaver II, ed., Readings in Speech Communication. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt, 1985), pp. 191-193.
• "Overcoming Barriers: Coping With Conflict." In Joseph A.DeVito, ed., Communication: Concepts and Processes, 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1981, pp. 153-165. 
• "Ethics: The Responsible Communicator." In Richard L. Weaver II, editor, Speech/Communication: A Reader, 2nd ed. San Diego, CA: Collegiate Publishing, 1979, pp. 297-305. 
• "Sensitivity Training and Effective Group Discussion." In Robert S. Cathcart and Larry A. Samovar, eds., Small Group Communication: A Reader, 2nd ed. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown, 1974, pp. 172-178.

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Published Speeches

• "Leadership for the Future: A New Set of Priorities--Walking, Talking, and Working Together," Vital Speeches of the Day Vol. 61, No. 14 (May 1, 1995), pp. 438-440.
• "Ten Suggestions for Making the Most of a College Education: Discovering the Value of College -- The Bottom Line," Vital Speeches of the Day, Vol. 61, No. 1 (October 15, 1994), pp. 11-13. Also reprinted in Executive Speeches, Vol. 9, No. 3 (December 1994/January 1995), pp. 9-11.
• "Self-Discipline: Key to Quality, Productivity, and Happiness," Vital Speeches of the Day, February 1, 1994, pp. 250-253. Part of this speech was reprinted in The Executive Speaker, 15 (May 1994), pp. 8-9.
• "Attitude, Not Aptitude, Determines Altitude," Vital Speeches of the Day, May 15, 1993, pp. 477-480.
  "Developing Self-Esteem: Effective Leadership Starts from Within," Vital Speeches of the Day, October 15, 1991, pp. 21-24.
• "Self-Motivation: Ten Techniques for Activating or Freeing the Spirit," Vital Speeches of the Day, August 1, 1991, pp. 620-623.
• "Self-fulfillment Through Imaging: The Me We Want to Be." Vital Speeches of the Day, January 15, 1991, pp. 216-218.
• "The Dynamic Teacher: Six Characteristics That Bring Energy, Vigor, and Force into the Classroom." Vital Speeches of the Day, October 15, 1990, pp. 13-16. Also, "Teaching - 003," in (Teaching Topics) from The Educator's Library, 2: 6, pp. 1-2 (lead article).
• "And Then Some: Give More, Get More, Want More from Life!" Vital Speeches of the Day, March 15, 1990, pp. 342-344. Also published in Concepts (Official publication of the Golden Key National Honor Society), 13 (1990-1991), 38-40.
• "Motivation: Alter Your Life by Altering Your Attitude." Vital Speeches of the Day, February 1, 1990, pp. 249-252. Also published in The American Ismaili (July 11, 1990), 29-32 and the NAGC Journal of Public Communications (A publication of the National Association of Government Communicators), XIII/2 (Summer 1990), 49-52 and in The Executive Speaker, 11/10 (October 1990): 3.
• "Stop the Waste; Start the Worth: Skills Needed to Get and Keep a Job," Vital Speeches of the Day, 60 (December 1, 1988): 121-123. Also anthologized as a sample speech in F. Hubert's Introduction to Professional Communication (Prentice-Hall, 1989).
• "Second Wind: Capitalizing on Your Full Creative Potential." Vital Speeches of the Day, 53 (February 1, 1987): 235-237. Also in Concepts/87 (Annual publication of the Golden Key National Honor Society), pp. 40-41, 49. Also in Bruce E. Gronbeck, Douglas Ehninger, Alan H. Monroe, with Kathleen German, Principles of Speech Communication, 10th Brief ed., Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 1988, pp. 375-380.

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Articles

• "Leadership for the Future: Walking, Talking, and Working Together," Chemtech (The magazine of Innovation in Chemistry and Technology) 25:10 (October 1995): 7-9. 
• "Responsible Communicators Own Their Messages," The Speech Communication Teacher: Ideas & Strategies for Classrooms and Activities, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Winter 1995), pp. 8-9.
• "How Do Students See Master Teachers? The Education Digest, 59:2 (October 1993), pp. 12-15.
• "Master Teachers at Work: Student Perceptions of the Expert in the Classroom." Jointly authored with Sue Wenzlaff and Howard W. Cotrell. Massachusetts Journal of Communication, 11:1 (Winter 1993), 73-80.
• "Self-Fulfillment Through Imaging: The Me We Want to Be," Leaders Magazine, 55:4 (January/February 1993), 34-39.
• "What Makes A Teacher Dynamic?" Virginia Journal of Education, 86 (February 1993), 7-12. (Lead article). Also published in The Education Digest, 58:9 (May 1993), 31-36.
• "A Response to 'A Theory and Research Oriented Communication Major: Communication Studies': We Can Have Our Cake and Eat It Too," ACA Bulletin (A publication of the Association for Communication Administration), 80 (April 1992), 11-15.
• "The Career of Basic-Course Director," (with Howard W. Cotrell) Nebraska Journal of Speech Communication (Winter 1992), 35-50.
• "Ohio Principals' Perceptions of Communication Skills, Factors, and Courses Among Criteria for Secondary-Teacher Effectiveness." Jointly authored with Scott D. Johnson (lead author) and Richard Zeller (second author). Ohio Speech Journal (October 1992), 50-61.
• "Groupthink and the Classroom: Changing Familiar Patterns to Encourage Critical Thought" Jointly authored with Scott Johnson (lead author). Journal of Instructional Psychology, 19, (June 1992), 99-106.
• "Directing the Basic Communication Course: Eighteen Years Later," Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Basic Communication Course Annual, 4 (June 1992), 80-93.
• "Entertainment in the Classroom: Captivating Students Without Sacrificing Standards." Jointly authored with Russell F. Proctor II (lead author) and Howard W. Cotrell. Educational Horizons, 70/3 (Spring 1992), 146-152.
• "A Non-Religious Spirituality That Causes Students to Clarify Their Values and to Respond With Passion." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Education, 112 (Spring 1992), 426-435.
• "Mental Aerobics: Just for the Fun of It." Jointly authored with Jayne Kosan and Howard W. Cotrell. The Clearing House, 65, (January/February 1992), 167-171. 
• "Handling Sensitive Matters Sensitively." Jointly authored with Edith C. Churchman and Howard W. Cotrell. The Director, 63 (February 1992), 34-35.
• "Dealing With Open-Ended Course Evaluations." Jointly authored with Sue L. Wenzlaff and Howard W. Cotrell. Journal of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association, 13 (Fall 1991), 25-38. 
• "Non-Traditional Students: Success in the Basic-Communication Course." Jointly authored with Patricia M. Olsen (lead author). Ohio Speech Journal, 29 (October 1991), 14-20.
• "Guided Mental Imagery Dynamation Sequences As Practical Confrontation and Intervention Strategies for Changing Weak (Non-constructive) Business Professionals' Habits." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. The Bulletin (Journal of The Association for Business Communication) 54:3 (September 1991), 91-96.
• "Communication Studies in Australia," World Communication Journal, 19:2 (Fall 1990), 53-67.
• "Peer Evaluation in the Basic Speech-Communication Course: A Student Supported Process." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. World Communication Journal, 19/1 (1990), 67-76.
• "Faculty Dynamation: Directed Empowerment." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Innovative Higher Education, 14/2 (Spring/Summer, 1990):93-105.
• "Using Public Speaking Skills to Improve Classroom Instruction." Jointly authored with Peter E. Weiss (lead author) and Howard W. Cotrell. Educational Horizons, 68/3 (Spring 1990): 117-121.
• "Role Playing Assertiveness Scenes." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. The Speech Communication Teacher, 4 (Winter 1990): 13-14.
• "Teaching Basic Courses: Problems and Solutions." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Basic Communication Course Annual I (November, 1989): 184-196.
• "Small Group Personalities and Leadership Skills: The Fine Line Between Director and Directed." Jointly authored with Edith C. Churchman (lead author) and Howard W. Cotrell. The American Funeral Director, 112 (September 1989): 46, 48, 50, 66-67, and 70.
• "The Workbook: Motivating Students in the Basic Speech-Communication Course." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Texas Speech Communication Journal, 14 (1989): 37-44.
• "Dealing with the Folklore of Courses and Instructors." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. The Carolinas Speech Communication Annual, V (1989): 33-40.
• "Mental Aerobics: Directed Discussion." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Journal of Speech Communication (a publication of the Arkansas Speech Communication Association) 7:2 (February 1989): 1-8. (Lead article)
• "A Telephone Primer: Rewards to the Competent Communicator." Jointly authored with Edith C. Churchman and Howard W. Cotrell. The Director (A publication of the National Funeral Directors Association), 60:6 (June 1989): 22-27.
• "Focusing On Language: Activities for Stirring-Up An Interest in the Words We Use." Jointly authored with David R. Neumann and Howard W. Cotrell. Ohio Speech Journal (a publication of the Ohio Speech Communication Association) 26:2 (April 1989): 12-17.
• "On Lecturing: A Bibliography," 2nd Edition. Jointly authored with Thomas A. Michel. Distributed by the Speech Communication Association, 5105 Backlick Rd., Bldg. E, Annandale, VA 22003. Resources in Education. ED 299 616.
• "Beginning Lecturers: Problems and Solutions." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell and Sue Wenzlaff. Kansas Speech Journal, 48 (Spring/Summer, 1988): 26-35.
• "Destructive Dialogue: Negative Self-Talk and Positive Imaging." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell and Edith C. Churchman. College Student Journal, 22 (Fall 1988): 230-240. 
• "Imaging As An Aid in Understanding and Practicing Public Speaking." Jointly authored with David R. Neumann, Howard W. Cotrell, and Peter E. Weiss. Texas Speech Communication Journal, 13 (1988): 37-47. 
• "Motivating Students: Stimulating and Sustaining Student Effort." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. College Student Journal, 22 (Spring 1988): 22-32. Reprinted by Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 1190, Moravia, NY 13118-1190 (CS+GP Professional P89-3).
• "Mental Aerobics: The Dock of the Bay." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Educational Horizons, 66:3 (Spring 1988): 129-132. 
• "Ten Specific Techniques for Developing Humor in the Classroom." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Education, 108 (Winter 1987): 167-179.
• "The Personalized Teacher's Manual (PTM): Invaluable Asset in Teaching Large Courses." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. The Ohio Speech Journal, 25 (1987): 81-90. 
• "The Bitch Factor: Dealing with Negative Criticism." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Education, 108 (Fall 1987): 41-52. 
• "Imaging as Intrapersonal Communication: A Conceptualization." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Resources in Education, June 1986. ERIC ED No. 278 069.
• "Peer Evaluation: A Case Study." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Innovative Higher Education, 11 (Fall/Winter 1986): 25-39.
• "The Interactive Lecture." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Virginia Journal of Communication, 7 (December 1986): 1-12. (Lead article)
• "Using Interactive Images in the Lecture Hall." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Educational Horizons, 64 (Summer 1986): 180-185.
• "Popular Readings in Public Speaking: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography." Jointly authored with Thomas A. Michel. Resources in Education, April 1986. ERIC ED No. 268 616.
• "Imaging: A Selected Bibliography." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Resources in Education, March, 1986. ERIC ED No. 262 440.
• "Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Basic Speaking Course: A Liberal Arts Perspecitive." Jointly authored with Paul Fritz. Communication Education, 35 (April 1986): 174-182.
• "Imaging: Classroom Instruction Technique." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. The Clearing House, 59 (February 1986): 268-271.
• "Imaging: A Technique for Effective Lecturing." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell and Thomas A. Michel. Journal of Mental Imagery, 9:4 (1985): 91-108.
• "Imaging: Insight Engineering." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Resources in Education, January, 1986. ERIC ED 260 466.
• "Mental Aerobics: The Half-Sheet Response." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Innovative Higher Education, 10 (December 1985): 23-31.
• "Imaging Can Increase Self Concept and Lecturing Effectiveness." Jointly authored with Howard W. Cotrell. Education, 105 (Spring 1985): 264-270.
• "Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Public Speaking Course: A Liberal Arts Perspective." Jointly authored with Paul Fritz. Resources in Education, March, 1985. ERIC ED No. 249 556.
• "Peer Evaluation: A Case Study." Resources in Education, February 8, 1985. ERIC ED No. 254 871.
• "Lecturing: Omitted or Overlooked? Some Options for A New Orientation." Jointly authored with Thomas A. Michel. Resources in Education, February, 1985. ERIC ED No.253 889.
• "Lecturing: Means for Improvement." Jointly authored with Thomas A. Michel. The Clearing House, 57 (May 1984): 389-391.
• "Speaking Interpersonally: A Perspective." In Arthur W. Jalkanen, editor, Foundations of Communications. Lexington, MA: Ginn Custom Publishing, 1983, pp. 149-173.
• "Differentiating Assertiveness, Aggressiveness, and Shyness: A Factor Analysis." Jointly authored with Raymond K. Tucker and Eileen M. Redden. Psychological Reports, 53 (1983): 607-611.
• "Criterion-Related Validity of Three Measures of Assertiveness." Jointly authored with Raymond K. Tucker, Robert L. Duran, and Eileen M. Redden. The Psychological Record, 33 (1983): 361-370.
• "The Small Group in Large Classes." The Educational Forum, 48 (Fall 1983): 65-73.
• "The Multi-Section Basic Speech-Communication Course: Consistency, Continuity, and Credibility." The Ohio Speech Journal, 21 (1983): 83-86.
• "On Lecturing: A Selected Bibliography." Jointly authored with Thomas A. Michel. Resources in Education, December 1982. ERIC ED No. 225 217.
• "The Status of Speech Communication: Emerging Trends in Undergraduate and Graduate Education." Communication Journal of the Communication Association of the Pacific (CAP), 11 (Decmeber 1982): 1-5. (Lead art.) 
• "Positive Qualities of the Large-Group Lecturer." Focus on Learning, 8 (1982): 10-13.
• "Effective Lecturing Techniques." The Clearing House, 55 (1981): 20-23.
  "Instructional Development." Instructional Innovations, 2 (Fall 1980): 1-2. (Lead article)
• "The Creative-Innovative-In-Depth-Dyadic-Encounter." The Ohio Speech Journal, 18 (1980): 92-93.
• "Effective Lecturing Techniques: Alternatives to Classroom Boredom." The Teacher Educator, 16 (Summer 1980): 2-8. (Lead article). Also published in Maryellen Weimer and Rose Ann Neff, eds., Teaching College: Collected Readings for the New Instructor (Madison, WI: Magna Publications, Inc., 1990), pp. 65-68.
• "Day One/The Wasted Day: Orienting Students to Interpersonal Communication." The Ohio Speech Journal, 17 (1979): 36-42.
• "Kindling the Creative Spark." Iowa Journal of Speech Communication, 11 (Fall 1979): 24-31.
• "Ethics in Textbook Selection: A Perspective." Resources in Education, July, 1979. ERIC ED No. 166 746.
• "Training Teaching Assistants to Teach the Basic-Communication Course." Resources in Education, September, 1979. ERIC ED No. 169 592.
• "The Challenge of Quality Teaching." Improving College and University Teaching, 26 (Spring 1978): 145-148.
• "Garner Ted Armstrong: The Guile That Begets." Resources in Education, July 1978. ERIC ED No. 150 652.
  "Survey of the Interpersonal Communication Course at U.S. Colleges and Universities." Jointly authored with Cynthia L.Berryman. Resources in Education, December 1978. ERIC ED No. 159 753.
• "Bibliography of Sources for Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Activities." Resources in Education, September 1977. ERIC ED No. 137 869.
• "The Quest for Quality Teaching: In-Class Visitations." Resources in Education, January 1977. ERIC ED No. 127 646
• "Josiah Holbrook: Feeding the Passion for 'Self-Help.'" Communication Quarterly, 24 (Fall 1976): 10-18.
• "Directing the Basic-Communication Course." Communication Education, 25 (September 1976): 203-210.
• "Modularization of the Basic Communication Course." Jointly authored with Carolyn Hoffman and Cynthia L. Berryman. Communication Education, 25 (September 1976): 258-261. 
• "Student-Centered Teaching: A Desire for Alternatives." Massachusetts Communication Journal, 7 (Summer 1976): 11-29.
• "Teaching Communication in the Continuing Education Program." Adult Leadership, 24 (March 1976): 22-24, 246-249.
• "Reflections: An Introduction to the Transactionist Perspective." Today's Speech, 23 (Summer 1975): 25-28.
• "Teaching Techniques." Shop Talk, 2 (March 1975): 5-9.
• "The Use of Exercises and Games." Speech Teacher, 23 (November 1974): 302-311.
• "A Discussion-Oriented Examination Technique." Speech Teacher, 22 (September 1973): 250-253.
• "The Negro Issue: Agitation in the Michigan Lyceum." Central States Speech Journal, 22 (Fall 1971): 196-201.
• "Sensitivity Training and Effective Group Discussion." Speech Teacher, 20 (September 1971): 203-207.
• "Humanistic Approach in Speech: Affective Behavioral Objectives." Resources in Education, July 10, 1973. ERIC ED No. 078 471.
• "Nonverbal Comm.: Sources for Ideas." The Report, 4 (May 1972): 39-55.
• "Role Playing and Five Rhetorical Canons." Today's Speech, 29 (Summer 1971): 35-39.
• "Schoolcraft: Great Lakes Explorer and Lyceum Lecturer." Inland Seas, 26 (Winter 1970): 293-308.
• "The Pursuit of Science: Detroit, 1830-1832." Detroit Historical Society Bulletin, 27 (December 1970): 234-236.
• "Introductory Group Exercises for Public Speaking." Speech Teacher, 19 (September 1970): 234-236.
• "Internalized Feedback: The Process of Asking Questions." The Report, 3 (June 1970): 24-35.
• "Prelude to an Institution: What Woodward Hath Wrought." Michigan History, 54 (Spring 1970): 29-43.

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Editorships

• Associate Editor, Basic Communication Course Annual, 1994-1996.
• Associate Editor, Speech Communication Teacher, 1995-1996.

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Awards and Honors

• Keynote Speaker, Golden Key National Honor Society, "When We Risk Our Securities, We Unleash Our Possibilities--Principles for A Foundation of Service," March 12, 1995.
• Keynote Speaker, Golden Key National Honor Society, "A Recommitment to Excellence," November 7, 1993.
• Keynote Speaker, Golden Key National Honor Society, Regional Convention, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky, April 4, 1992.
• Keynote Speaker, University of Michigan Chapter of Golden Key National Honor Society, Winter 1990 Induction Ceremony, November 8, 1990. 
• Keynote Speaker, Australian Communication Association, "The Dynamic Teacher," Melbourne, Australia, July 11, 1990.
• Undergraduate Student Government Faculty Excellence Award, 1989
• Faculty Scholar Award, Phi Kappa Phi, May, 1987.
• Honorary Member, Golden Key National Honor Society, Fall, 1986. Provided keynote address, "Second Wind," December, 1986. Keynote, "And Then Some," November, 1989.
• Selected as Master Teacher Award nominee 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993. Selected as a semi-finalist in 1984, 1986, 1989, and 1992. Selected as a finalist (one of five) in 1987.
• Selected by students as "BG's Best Professor," 1979-80.

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Listed In

• Who's Who in American Education, 1991-92. 
• Men of Achievement, 13th edition, 1989. 
• Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America, 1987-1988.
• International Who's Who of Intellectuals, 7th ed., 1987. 
• Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, and Poets: A Biographical Dictionary, 1986-87.
• Personalities of America, 1987.
• Who's Who in the World, 1986, 1993.
• Who's Who in America, 1982-2000.
• The Dictionary of Distinguished Americans, 1990.
• Who's Who in the Midwest, 1983-2000.
• Contemporary Authors, 1983.
• Dictionary of International Biography, 1986-89.
• International Authors & Writer's Who's Who, 1989.

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