Kevin Powers
"The war tried to kill us in the spring," begins this breathtaking account of friendship and loss.
With profound emotional insight, especially into the effects of a hidden war on mothers and families at home, THE YELLOW BIRDS is a groundbreaking novel about the costs of war that is destined to become a classic. => http://bit.ly/PyQ0JH
Jennifer Egan
Readers will be pleased to discover that the star-crossed marriage of lucid prose and expertly deployed postmodern switcheroos that helped shoot Egan to the top of the genre-bending new school is alive in well in this graceful yet wild novel. http://bit.ly/NGzg08
Clair Corbett
This book is intoxicating; it made me imagine things I never imagined before. The world of flying is so complete, so detailed and real, it was as if I was flying, as if I could feel my wings. This is an addictive mystery, clever and compelling.' Jane Campion, director of The Pianoand Bright Star
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Jerry Weissman
Want to make outstanding presentations? See how others have done it! Legendary presentations coach Jerry Weissman shares powerful examples from the media, sports, politics, science, art, music, literature, the military, and beyond. Weissman's examples reveal universal truths about effective communication--and help you supercharge everything from content and graphics to delivery! => http://bit.ly/ONyZLv
Bird by bird : some instructions on writing and life
by Anne Lamott
Anne makes it clear that writing must be pursued for something other than mere publication. It won’t solve the mechanical aspects of writing, or structural excellence, but it will spark creativity. It is incredibly informative, with startling revelations. The practical and real life advice will stay with you as you struggle to become the writer you already are. It is fabulously funny with unpredictable humor and absolutely generous warm compassion. => http://bit.ly/Lumxf5
How to Read Body Language [Kindle Edition]
Nick Morgan
Every communication is two conversations, content and body language. And body language is often more revealing and truthful than content, especially in divulging what other people are really thinking. But how do you follow that second conversation? If you try to monitor it consciously, you rapidly become overwhelmed with ambiguous information. Did that twitch of the eye mean something significant, or was it just a twitch? In this brief eBook, author Nick Morgan shows you how to keep track of both conversations.
The Motivated Mind: A Complete Guide to Personal Change
by Jason M. Gracia
A complete motivation program in one place. The Motivated Mind will guide you, step by step, through each stage of controlling your motivation and changing your life - automatically. When you know the secrets to motivating yourself to take action, nothing is out of reach. Digital Download, 19 Chapters, 352 Pages, Exercises and Illustrations.
Every day we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say yes to our requests? Persuasion is not only an art, it is also a science, and researchers who study it have uncovered a series of hidden rules for moving people in your direction. Based on more than sixty years of research into the psychology of persuasion, Yes! reveals fifty simple but remarkably effective strategies that will make you much more persuasive at work and in your personal life, too. => http://bit.ly/JzqjVU
With the right preparation even the most nervous speaker can deliver a winning presentation. Public Speaking & Presentations For Dummies shows you how, from drafting your content to honing your tone for a perfect delivery. More confident speakers can find expert advice on getting visual aids right, impromptu speaking, dazzling in roundtables, and much more. http://bit.ly/IRsnKf
The Power Presenter: Technique, Style, and Strategy from America's Top Speaking Coach
Jerry Weissman
Learn the successful presentation techniques used in over 500 IPO road shows and featured in The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company.
Filled with illustrative case studies of Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, John F. Kennedy, and many others, The Power Presenter will bring out the best in anyone who has to stand and deliver.
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The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
Richard Zeoli
With The 7 Principles of Public Speaking, Richard Zeoli makes the common sense, gimmick-free program he’s offered to business leaders and political candidates available to everyone. => http://bit.ly/IjaYFJ
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