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Don't Show Your Duck Butt: Tools to Kick A$$ In Front of Any Audience

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Report copyright infringementby Dean Griess (Author)When floating on a pond, ducks appear to have an aura of calmness and appear to glide across the surface of the water. What is not seen is the chaos and churn below the surface. It is when the duck drops its head below the water that the chaos is visible. What is also visible is the duck butt. When in front of an audience, the speaker wants to appear calm, cool, and unflappable. It is when the speaker is unprepared or ill-equipped is when th...

Influence Amplified: Captivate, Connect and Lead with Executive Presence and Strategic Storytelling

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Report copyright infringementby Bob Roitblat (Author)Influence AmplifiedCaptivate, Connect, and Lead with Executive Presence & Strategic StorytellingBy Bob RoitblatGreat leaders don't just communicate-they captivate. They don't just present-they persuade. Influence Amplified is your roadmap to mastering Executive Presence and strategic storytelling, equipping you with the skills to command attention, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact.From boardrooms to big stages, Bob Roitblat sh...

Great Speech!: A Simple & Proven Blueprint to Crafting Keynotes & Signature Talks

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Report copyright infringementby Cesar Cervantes (Author), Steven Hayward (Author)Is this thing on?There are two kinds of speeches in the world: the ones that change lives and the ones that make people wish they had different lives. If you've ever sat through the second kind (and who hasn't?), you know what we mean. Whether you're delivering your viral signature talk or a corporate keynote speech, this book will ensure your audience isn't secretly dialing 911 in the hopes of getting the buildi...

Story Thinking and the Real-world Applications of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Wilkins (Author), Helen Marshall (Author), Lisa Bennett (Author)In the 21st century, the rapid advance of technology and the existential threat of climate breakdown mean the real world increasingly resembles something out of fiction, filled with ambiguity and uncertainty. Such challenges need imaginative, creative solutions. To find them, teams of experts must pool their knowledge, make new connections, and forge paths forward. In Story Thinking, award-win...

Business of Scholarly Publishing: Managing in Turbulent Times

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Report copyright infringementby Albert N. Greco (Author)The financial, technological, and institutional challenges facing scholarly presses are more critical now than they have ever been. Sales channels have narrowed, costs have risen, and technological change and the push toward open access have drastically changed the economic landscape. However, the publishing and dissemination of scholarly books and journals remains essential to academic research. How are publishers adapting this evolving...

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Report copyright infringementby Edie Lush (Author), Charlotte McDougall (With)Make fear of your audience a thing of the past with this book from the how to: academy series.Author BiographyEdie Lush studied Political Science at UCLA and International Relations at Yale, then joined Charlotte McDougall Associates as a communications coach. She is also a journalist who has worked for Bloomberg TV, the BBC, the Spectator, and The Week. Charlotte McDougall is a communication and leadership coach, t...

Comparing Charismatic Leaders' Communication Styles: A Study of Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump

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Report copyright infringementby Tim P. McMahon (Author)In examining the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and by extension their communication styles, this book provides a foundation for understanding charismatic leadership and its potent effect on followers.The book identifies each leader's charismatic leadership attributes, focusing specifically on communication and impression management. It presents a qualitative collection of leader observations and outcomes based on publicat...

Children's Book Marketing Magic: Social Media Strategies for Children's Authors

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Report copyright infringementby Sloth Dreams Publishing (Contribution by), Kerianne Jelinek (Author)Unlock the secrets of successful book promotion with Children's Book Marketing Magic: Social Media Strategies for Children's Authors. This comprehensive guide provides expert insights and practical tips on leveraging social media to connect with young readers and boost book sales. From crafting engaging posts to building a strong online presence, discover how to captivate audiences and grow you...

Writing Romance: The Top 100 Best Strategies For Writing Romance Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Alessandra Bancroft (Author)Break Into The Biggest, Most Lucrative Writing Genre of Them All Are you looking to get into publishing and increase your chances of becoming a successful author? Why not start with romance? Romance is the most popular and best-selling genre of all fiction stories, accounting for the majority of all book royalties in the United States. Anybody can write and publish a romance book with just a good word processor, some great ideas, and...

The Abundant Author Playbook: A guide to creating an abundant business around your book

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Report copyright infringementby Nicola Humber (Author)What if your book could be the key to wild abundance?Not just something you write and release - but a powerful foundation for expanding your impact, deepening connections, and creating an offer that amplifies your message.That's exactly what The Abundant Author Playbook is here to help you do.Inside, Nicola takes you on a journey to: Embody the Abundant Author you're here to be Become vibrantly visible, so you can reach more people (and c...

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Cataldi (Author)This Element focuses on New Public Governance as one of the major administrative narratives of our times. It offers a critical interpretation of NPG as a hybrid tool for management, governance, and reform, arguing that NPG coexists with and is likely to gradually merge into New Public Management. Several arguments support the 'continuity and hybridization' hypothesis, whereby the transition from NPM to NPG occurred through the retention of...

Journalism, Citizenship and Surveillance Society

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Report copyright infringementby Karin Wahl-Jorgensen (Editor)This book shows how surveillance society shapes and interacts with journalistic practices and discourses. It illustrates not only how surveillance debates play out in and through mediated discourses, but also how practices of surveillance inform the stories, everyday work and the ethics of journalists. The increasing entrenchment of data collection and surveillance in all kinds of social processes raises important questions around n...

From Media Shy To Media Savvy: 14 Simple Strategies To Nail Your Next Media Interview

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Report copyright infringementby Amanda Millls (Author)Being booked for a media interview is an exciting opportunity for any expert until the anxiety sets in and the opportunity suddenly becomes a daunting prospect.Is this a friendly media opportunity? Will I be misquoted? What should I wear? How do I deal with my nerves on the day? Is it a live or pre-recorded interview? Have you rehearsed your responses to the reporter's questions, and do you have key takeaways for the listener or viewer?Fro...

Speak With Influence. Craft, Pitch and Impact: Craft, Pitch and Impact: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your Dream TEDx Talk

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Report copyright infringementby Izdihar Jamil (Author)Unleash the power of your voice with "Speak With Influence: Craft, Pitch and Impact: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your Dream TEDx Talk" a groundbreaking guide by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D., a renowned Visibility Expert and TEDx Curator. Peel back the layers of TED's guiding light as you uncover the 5 Elements of a TED Talk and its profound effects. Embrace the local brilliance of TEDx and master the art of crafting a brilliant talk that res...

Create Your Writer Platform: The Key to Building an Audience, Selling More Books, and Finding Success as an Author

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Report copyright infringementby Chuck Sambuchino (Author)Creating a platform isn't just beneficial--it's essential!In today's world of blogging, websites, Twitter feeds, and Facebook updates, building a writer platform from the ground up can seem a daunting task. Never fear--author and editor Chuck Sambuchino provides expert, practical advice for increasing your visibility, selling more books, and launching a successful career. In Create Your Writer Platform, you'll learn: The definition of ...

The Art of Intercultural Business Communication: A Competency-Based Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Bertha Du-Babcock (Author), Richard D. D. Babcock (Author)This book examines intercultural business communication issues and practices from a global and interdisciplinary perspective with an Asian focus, which is essential to any contemporary study on business communication. It broadens reader's understanding of language, culture, and international business and equips them with intercultural business communication tools.The authors incorporate frameworks from b...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Oney (Author)An epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America's most celebrated but least understood media empires. Founded in 1970, NPR is America's most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and This American Life that captivate millions of lis...

8 Letters or Less: Write Like a Pro at Work (or Anywhere)

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Report copyright infringementby Fritz Holznagel (Author), Telia Garner (Cover Design by) Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.22 x 7 x 5 IN Publication Date: March 11, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Angus Phillips (Author), Giles Clark (Author)Now fully revised and updated for its seventh edition, Inside Book Publishing is the classic introduction to the book publishing industry.The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process: commissioning authors, product development, design and production, marketing, and sales. Angus Phillips and Giles Clark offer authoritative and up-to-date coverage of all sectors of the industry fr...

Public Relations and Strategic Communication in 2050: Trends Shaping the Future of the Profession

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander V. Laskin (Editor), Karen Freberg (Editor)Taking stock of the technological, political, economic, and social trends that exist today, this book extends the discussion to analyze and predict how these trends will affect the public relations and strategic communication industry of the future.This book is divided into two sections, the first addressing such key topics as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, political polarization, and misinformation, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Matt L. Rawlins (Author)Discover the single most powerful tool for growth What would happen if you had an elephant in your team or organization? Its presence is felt by all, yet no one is willing to talk about it. The trouble is if you can't talk about something, you can't change it. If you can't change something, you miss out on new opportunities, creativity, achievements and success. Explore through this engaging story, with its insightful illustrations, what...

Writing and Speaking in the Technology Professions: A Practical Guide

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Report copyright infringementby David F. Beer (Editor)An updated edition of the classic guide to technical communication Consider that 20 to 50 percent of a technology professional's time is spent communicating with others. Whether writing a memo, preparing a set of procedures, or making an oral presentation, effective communication is vital to your professional success. This anthology delivers concrete advice from the foremost experts on how to communicate more effectively in the workplace....

Masters of Copywriting: 22 of the World's Greatest Advertising Writers Reveal the Secrets of Selling with Words!

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Report copyright infringementby J. George Frederick (Editor)This information-packed manual is a must-have reference for anyone who sells with words. Now you can learn from the best, including Joseph H. Appel, Bruce Barton, Harry E. Cleland, George L. Dyer, Claude C. Hopkins, John Starr Hewitt, and other stars of the advertising world. Newly designed and typeset in a 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press. Number of Pages: 254 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN ...

Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity

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Report copyright infringementby Hazel Edwards (Author)Authorpreneurship is about investing in your creativity to increase your professional opportunities. Today, a creator needs to be an 'authorpreneur': an originator and an entrepreneur. Apart from crafting words and books, or other creative work for specific audiences, this means learning the marketing, publicity, technological, legal and entrepreneurial skills to establish and maintain self-employment in the business of ideas. The creator ...

The 7 Powers of Questions: Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothy Leeds (Author)Questions... ? demand answers ? stimulate thinking ? give us valuable information ? put us in control ? get people to open up ? lead to quality listening ? get people to sell themselves They're an essential tool of the seeker and the problem-solver, and in our personal and professional lives, they can make the difference between getting what we want and going without. Questions have power-and by harnessing that power, we can change our wor...

The Power of the Published: How Rapidly Authoring a Book Can Ignite Your Business and Your Life

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Report copyright infringementby Everett O'Keefe (Author)For thousands of years, we have revered authors. From Homer to the writers of today, we reserve a special place in our hearts for those who have accomplished what few ever will. Books themselves have a mystique about them, for they are the age-old receptacles of our collective wisdom. There is power in a book Why not put this unique power to work for you? In The Power of the Published, you will discover the unique and wondrous powers ...

Steampreneurship: Through Interdisciplinary Experiential Entrepreneurship

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Report copyright infringementby Anton Anthony (Author)Embark on a journey of educational revolution with 'Steampreneurship: Learning Through Interdisciplinary Experiential Entrepreneurship.' This pioneering work unveils the conceptual AA Steam & Entrepreneurship Academy, a groundbreaking model that masterfully blends entrepreneurship with core academic subjects. By challenging the traditional boundaries of education, the book proposes a transformative curriculum designed not only to educa...

Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Torsten Reimer (Editor), Ernest S. Park (Editor), Joseph A. Bonito (Editor)In this comprehensive, advanced introduction to group communication, the field's leading experts summarize theory, methodological advancements, and current research in the field.Author BiographyTorsten Reimer is a Professor of Communication and Psychology and Director of the Communication and Cognition Lab at Purdue University, USA.Ernest S. Park is a social psychologist and an Associate...

Land Media Interviews Without a Publicist: 8 Essential Keys for Authors

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Report copyright infringementby Penelope Kaye (Author)Do you need to unlock doors to media interviews, but don't have a publicist? Penelope Kaye faced the same dilemma and decided to take matters into her own hands-then she appeared on radio stations across the country. In Land Media Interviews Without a Publicist, Penelope shares secrets that helped her publicize her book with no training and few dollars. Applying her eight essential keys, you'll be able to pass through doors that the media ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Jacobi (Author)Jeffrey Jacobi, a Juilliard-trained voice coach, shows how anyone can gain a competitive edge by fully utilizing his or her natural speaking qualities. This book will guide readers step by step through self- tests, exercises, and sample speeches that will help them to develop a strong, clear, authoritative voice that projects an aura of power, confidence, and persuasiveness; overcome common speech problems like poor enunciation, rapid-fir...

How to write standard operating procedures and work Instructions.2ND EDITION: A handbook for Quality Managers and Quality Engineers.

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Report copyright infringementby David N. Muchemu (Author)This second edition contains two additional chapters on Good Documentation Practices(GDPs). Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.28 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 19, 2012

The Art of Sportscasting: How to Build a Successful Career

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Hedrick (Author)This no-holds-barred, play-by-play manual on professional sportscasting gives you an inside course at the sportscaster's challenges and victories. Number of Pages: 338 Dimensions: 0.92 x 9.03 x 6.09 IN Publication Date: October 23, 2001