Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions


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Pearls of wisdom and downright funny lines are bountiful in Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions. Public speaking tops the list of things people fear most--above fear of snakes, falling, or even death. But Dick Enberg has the antidote. With 28 general subjects to choose from, you're bound to find just the right line to loosen your tongue and break the ice on any occasion. As baby boomers increasingly are faced with occasion for public speaking--graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries of all sorts--Dick Enberg's book will no doubt become the book of choice. Laced with humorous personal anecdotes about Enberg's own public speaking experiences throughout the years, the book is both an entertaining read and a resource of humorous material for specific occasions. It also includes technical tips on how to quickly and efficiently put together a successful humorous talk. Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions will pave the way toward making the speaker and his or her audience perfectly at ease and ready for a good time.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions


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Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly




Biblical Quotations for All Occasions


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The Bible's Most Memorable Sayings at Your Fingertips Priceless Biblical quotations have enriched speeches and prose throughout the ages. No other work has produced such a wealth of wise, one-of-a-kind phrases. Now you can have all the Bible's most unforgettable passages in one handy reference guide organized by more than 100 different topics. Inside you'll find the perfect quote for such timeless subjects as: -Success -Happiness -Money -Sexuality -Friends -Choices -Marriage -Children -Work -Retirement -Self-esteem -Healing -Conflict -Freedom -Ambition -And many more! With a special occasion section for birthdays, weddings, graduations, and more, "Biblical Quotations for All Occasions" is an essential tool for speakers, writers, and anyone seeking to add power and depth to their spoken and written presentations.




The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said


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A fresh selection of sharp, witty zingers gathered from both famous and utterly unknown (but very quotable) sources, by the editor of the popular quote collection The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said. Robert Byrne’s quote books are widely praised as authoritative and accessible sources of sayings for any and all occasions. Byrne’s own wit, diligent research, and creativity combine to form a fresh go-to reference that serves readers better than Google—no Wi-Fi required. The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said is an all-new collection of clever quips and laugh-out-loud punch lines from Gracie Allen to Frank Zappa, on such topics as sex, divorce, religion, fashion, animals, and money: STEVE MARTIN: “I’d do anything for a good body except exercise and eat right.” JON STEWART: “War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography.” NORA EPHRON: “Successful parents have adult children who can pay for their own psychoanalysis.” This compilation, to be enjoyed by generations young and old, deserves a place of honor on every language lover’s bookshelf.




Bardisms


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A renowned Shakespearean director offers an accessible and comprehensive guide to using Shakespeare's wit and wisdom at any occasion.




Tweet This Book


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Packed with great short quotes, this is the perfect tool for spicing up ones tweets. The A-to-Z organization makes it quick and easy to find tweetable quotes on everything from love and hate to lust and repentance.




The Harper Book of Quotations Revised Edition


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More than 6,500 quotations that are sure to suit all occasions--spicing up letters, speeches, and everyday conversations--are included in this easy-to-use reference.




What to Say


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Never be lost for words again. If you sometimes find it difficult to know what to say, you are not alone. Whether it's congratulating a friend on their marriage, writing a birthday message for a colleague, or offering condolences to the recently bereaved, most of us struggle to find the right words. What to Sayprovides suggestions for a wide range of messages, as well as a selection of relevant poems, quotations and extracts from literature. With this book at your side, you will have the ideal words for every occasion- births, deaths, weddings, anniversaries, farewells, congratulations, thanks . . . and many more.