The Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking: 2nd Edition


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You're no idiot, of course. You can hold your own in water cooler conversation, are the life of the party at get-togethers, and have no problem firing a quick comeback at your smart-alecky friends. But when it comes to standing onstage in front of a group of people, you feel like you're the one in your underwear, not the audience. Don't hide behind the lectern just yet. The 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking, Second Edition' helps you feel confident and build the skills you need to deliver winning speeches and presentations. In this completely revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find: -Professional guidance on identifying your audience and adapting to the situation. -Expert advice on effective wardrobe and body language. -Useful pointers on how to tell jokes. -Valuable tips on handling hecklers and negative audiences. -Cutting edge information on using Powerpoint and other visual aids.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking


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Stresses the value of being able to speak in public and offers advice on speech writing, handling specific types of speeches, preparing and rehearsing, overcoming stage fright, and delivering an effective speech




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Power Words


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At a loss for words The gift of understanding power words and phrases will allow readers to set themselves apart, be more assertive, and impress and inspire others. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Power Words also discusses how to develop and encourage clear-headed attention between parties, proactive listening techniques, genuine interest, and open-mindedness. Engaging in the craft of utilizing power words and phrases makes readers more important-and more influential. • Word power books continue to be popular • Provides practical, step–by–step advice for learning the words and phrases that will make all the difference when arguing a point




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speaking in Public with Confidence


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Just what the doctor ordered for the anxiety-ridden speaker-to-be, this indispensable, fun-to-read reference contains solid information, tips, alerts, and more to help the average person prepare and give powerful presentations. With just the right touch and full of wit, this is the book to read and read again before speaking in public.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Sign Language


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Explains how to use American Sign Language to make introductions, tell time, order food, tell a joke, communicate with children, express emotion, and ask for directions




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reading Body Language


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Using both photos and line art, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Reading Body Language reveals and explains the visual tells to be found in faces, eyes, and lips; the positions of hands, arms, and legs; stances; gestures; the uses of everyday objects; and more. Additionally, strategies to elicit body language are detailed as well.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Language


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While no one questions that the human body gives off important signals - signals that provide a key to our emotions and sensations - finding an easy-to-understand and up-to-date source of information on the subject of body language is difficult. Enter The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Language, the first new comprehensive book for the general public on the subject of body language to be published in years. Packed full of information, The Complete Idiot s Guide to Body Languageprovides all the information anyone would ever want to know about this fascinating topic.




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




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music


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The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More


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A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.