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If you're unsure whether to include a Preface, a Foreword, or a Prologue in your book, or don't know what an Epigraph or a Colophon are, The Publisher's Guide to Book Anatomy is for you.If you're an independent author publishing your own book, success depends on learning as much about publishing, book design, and marketing as about writing. This reference to Book Anatomy bridges part of the knowledge gap.Even if you're an established publishing house, this manual will serve as a useful reference for editors, authors, and designers.

Death of the Guitar is a book of original compositions by author and storyteller, Dave Bricker. Poems about garden slugs and sea cucumbers and a selection of informal sketches salvaged from high school notes accompany tales of nautical adventure, thoughts on enlightenment, musings on rainy days, portraits of the spirit of flamenco music, an irreverent Christmas story, expositions on the nature of storytelling, and unconventional words of encouragement. Swim with whales, sail across the Atlantic in a wooden boat, enjoy a feast under the stars on a deserted beach, take a ride on a rusty freighter, explore the depths of gratitude, get hit by a meteorite, and witness the violent death of a beloved guitar in this collection of witty, colorful, and richly experiential prose and poetry.

Actors learn and practice monologues; speakers benefit by doing the same. Expand your speaking skills with this collection of ten short, historic speeches and speech excerpts. Practice the art of oratory with Abraham Lincoln and Lou Gehrig. Fight on the beaches with Winston Churchill. Join the March on Washington with Josephine Baker. Ask what you can do for your country with John F. Kennedy. Selections include historical notes, eyewitness accounts of the original speeches, links to transcripts and videos, and a practical approach to using this material to become a better speaker.

Today's speakers, trainers, and leaders struggle to engage colleagues and clients inside the "box" of viewers' computer and cellphone screens.SPEAK INSIDE THE BOX offers simple, practical advice for on-screen presenters. - Lead and interact effectively at virtual meetings.- Give your audience the "big stage" experience as a virtual event speaker.- Expand your impact as an effective virtual trainer.- Adapt traditional presentation skills to your on-screen performances.- Demystify the technology required to present in a variety of styles.Whether you're a professional speaker, a business leader, a solopreneur, or a team member wanting to build new skills, SPEAK INSIDE THE BOX is your essential, illustrated guide to becoming an effective on-screen presenter and leader.

It's time for another round-the-room introduction session. Do you know what to say? Will your elevator pitch carry you safely to the top? Or is your networking NOT working?Dave Bricker's simple business storytelling approach makes introductions easy for entrepreneurs and influencers who struggle to communicate their value in a concise and engaging way.This book will change the way you-and everyone else-thinks about you and your business.