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The Nancy Catherine Scammer Playbook Exposed

The Nancy Catherine Scammer Playbook Exposed

Rae Stonehouse; Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2026
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They Stole $2,180.47 from My Payoneer Account in 60 Days. Here's How You Can Stop Them in 90 Seconds. Every day, thousands of authors receive messages that look legitimate-a friendly fellow writer, a marketing specialist with proven results, a publishing opportunity that seems perfect. By the time they realize it's a scam, their money is gone and the scammer has vanished. Rae A. Stonehouse lost over $2,000 to a sophisticated impersonation scheme that started with a fake "Sophie Kenna" Facebook profile and ended with escalating payments to phantom marketer "Nancy Catherine." This book is the complete forensic breakdown of that fraud-and your systematic defense against the tactics targeting authors right now. Inside, you'll find the 2-minute profile verification checklist that catches 98% of fakes, email header analysis exposing spoofed addresses, the 14 psychological hooks scammers use to bypass logic, payment processor comparisons showing which methods offer protection, step-by-step recovery tactics for Payoneer/PayPal/Visa chargebacks, real impersonation attempts with line-by-line analysis, platform-specific red flags for Gmail/Facebook/Discord, community defense protocols for writing groups, and contract frameworks distinguishing vanity presses from legitimate publishers. Every chapter includes actual evidence-email exchanges, payment records, takedown requests-plus copy-paste scripts, bookmarkable tools, and 90-second workflows you can deploy immediately to protect your work, income, and author career.
Attitude Equals Altitude

Attitude Equals Altitude

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2024
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Discover the power within you to soar to new heights with "Attitude Equals Altitude: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting, Visualization and Self-Empowerment" by Rae A. Stonehouse. This transformative book is your guide to unlocking your full potential and creating the life you've always dreamed of.In this compelling and insightful work, Stonehouse takes you on a journey of self-discovery, revealing the secrets to cultivating a mindset of abundance, resilience, and unwavering self-belief. Through a perfect blend of practical strategies and profound wisdom, you'll learn how to harness the power of goal setting, visualization, and affirmations to reshape your reality and manifest your deepest desires.As you delve into the pages of "Attitude Equals Altitude," you'll uncover the transformative power of nurturing positive relationships, both with yourself and others. Stonehouse guides you through the art of self-love and self-compassion, providing you with the tools to build an unshakable foundation of emotional well-being and resilience. You'll learn how to navigate the storms of conflict, communicate effectively, and cultivate meaningful connections that uplift and inspire you.But this book is more than just a guide to personal growth; it's a roadmap to success in every area of your life. With Stonehouse's expert guidance, you'll master the art of setting clear, achievable goals and develop the unwavering focus and determination to pursue them with passion. You'll discover the incredible power of visualization and learn how to harness it to create a vivid mental blueprint of your ideal future.Through a perfect balance of theory and practice, "Attitude Equals Altitude" equips you with a comprehensive toolkit for personal transformation. You'll find step-by-step exercises, real-life success stories, and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately to start seeing results. Whether you're seeking to boost your confidence, build stronger relationships, or achieve your wildest dreams, this book is your ultimate companion.Rae A. Stonehouse is a master of personal empowerment, with years of experience in guiding individuals to unlock their full potential. With his engaging writing style and profound insights, Stonehouse makes complex concepts accessible and relatable, ensuring that every reader can easily apply the principles to their own lives.If you're ready to take your life to new heights and experience the joy, fulfillment, and abundance you deserve, "Attitude Equals Altitude" is the book you've been waiting for. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment that will forever change the way you see yourself and the world around you.Don't settle for a life of mediocrity any longer. Embrace the power of "Attitude Equals Altitude" and start soaring towards your dreams today
Simplifying Success

Simplifying Success

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2024
pokkari
Unlock the essence of true success with Rae A. Stonehouse's transformative guide, "Simplifying Success: A No-Nonsense Guide to Achieving Your Goals." This book is not just another self-help manual; it's a clarion call to redefine what success means to you. Stonehouse strips away the complexities and distractions that clutter our path to achievement, offering a clearer, more meaningful approach to personal and professional fulfillment.Dive into the heart of what really matters with practical advice on decluttering your objectives, focusing on holistic well-being, and aligning your actions with your deepest values. Stonehouse doesn't just tell you to chase your dreams; he shows you how to live them, emphasizing the importance of resilience, adaptability, and self-care in the journey towards your goals."Simplifying Success" is more than achieving what you set out to do; it's about finding joy in the journey, learning from setbacks, and making a positive impact beyond yourself. Through engaging stories, actionable strategies, and insightful reflections, Stonehouse guides you to celebrate small wins, learn from every step, and continuously set the stage for greater achievements.Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking renewed inspiration or a dreamer looking to set your course, this book is your roadmap to a life of achievement and fulfillment. Embrace simplicity, focus on what truly matters, and start living a more meaningful and rewarding life today with "Simplifying Success."Join Rae A. Stonehouse on this journey to simplifying success, where less is truly more, and your biggest goals are not just achievable but meaningful.
Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur

Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2024
pokkari
In the dynamic digital-first world of publishing, succeeding as an author requires more than just writing talent. You need to embrace business skills, marketing savvy and an entrepreneurial drive to stand out. Author Rae A. Stonehouse offers a motivational yet practical guide that shows writers how to unleash their inner authorpreneur and launch a financially sustainable and creatively rewarding literary career.Within the pages of Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur: DIY Marketing Strategies Writers Need Today, you'll discover the frameworks, strategies and actionable steps essential for establishing yourself as a thriving author brand. Learn how to conduct competitive analysis, identify your target audience, optimize online visibility, convert readers into buyers, collaborate with influencers and adapt to industry trends. Equip yourself with the well-rounded proficiencies needed to create engaging content, stimulate online discussions, maximize advertising returns, diversify income and ascend both the creative and business facets of your authorial pursuits. Guideposts include optimizing your online platform, leveraging email marketing, analyzing metrics, monetizing through multimedia and ultimately constructing the foundation for long term authorial success. This empowering and intensely practical playbook aims to help determined writers supersede barriers, fulfill their potential and boldly ascend to new heights of literary excellence. Follow these principles persistently, gather feedback, take calculated risks - before you know it, your authorpreneurial talents will unfold, connecting your stories with eager readers worldwide while you reap the financial rewards. The time has come to spread your wings and pursue your true calling. With this book as your guide, you now hold the map to realizing your ambitious author dreams.
Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur

Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2024
pokkari
In the dynamic digital-first world of publishing, succeeding as an author requires more than just writing talent. You need to embrace business skills, marketing savvy and an entrepreneurial drive to stand out. Author Rae A. Stonehouse offers a motivational yet practical guide that shows writers how to unleash their inner authorpreneur and launch a financially sustainable and creatively rewarding literary career.Within the pages of Unleash Your Inner Authorpreneur: DIY Marketing Strategies Writers Need Today, you'll discover the frameworks, strategies and actionable steps essential for establishing yourself as a thriving author brand. Learn how to conduct competitive analysis, identify your target audience, optimize online visibility, convert readers into buyers, collaborate with influencers and adapt to industry trends.Equip yourself with the well-rounded proficiencies needed to create engaging content, stimulate online discussions, maximize advertising returns, diversify income and ascend both the creative and business facets of your authorial pursuits. Guideposts include optimizing your online platform, leveraging email marketing, analyzing metrics, monetizing through multimedia and ultimately constructing the foundation for long term authorial success.This empowering and intensely practical playbook aims to help determined writers supersede barriers, fulfill their potential and boldly ascend to new heights of literary excellence. Follow these principles persistently, gather feedback, take calculated risks - before you know it, your authorpreneurial talents will unfold, connecting your stories with eager readers worldwide while you reap the financial rewards.The time has come to spread your wings and pursue your true calling. With this book as your guide, you now hold the map to realizing your ambitious author dreams.
Share What You Know

Share What You Know

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
pokkari
Are you an entrepreneur and have invaluable insights and expertise to share with the world? Self-publishing allows you to amplify your voice and solidify your position as a thought leader. In Share What You Know: Writing and Self-Publishing for Entrepreneurs, Book Five in the Successful Self-Publisher Series, Author Rae A. Stonehouse delivers an empowering guide to help entrepreneurs write, publish, and market their own book. Share What You Know: Writing and Self-Publishing for Entrepreneurs is packed with real-world case studies, fictional vignettes, and actionable advice. Follow the prescriptive steps to craft compelling stories that resonate. The book provides a clear roadmap to successfully publish and powerfully promote your book. Take control of your narrative and make your voice heard. If you have insights to change lives, this guide will help you amplify your message and share what you know.Unleash your expertise by writing and self-publishing No matter your industry or unique insights, "Share What You Know" will reveal the boundless potential of self-publishing for you. This comprehensive guide is packed with proven techniques to help you discover your genuine authorial voice, transform your ideas into a coherent structure, and fine-tune your manuscript with effective editing strategies. Delve into practical advice on creating attractive book designs, reaching vast audiences, and deploying marketing strategies that deliver results. This book goes beyond conventional advice, offering smart monetization.
Assert Yourself!

Assert Yourself!

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
pokkari
Introducing "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" by Rae A. StonehouseAre you ready to take charge of your career and build strong, fulfilling relationships? Look no further than "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" by author Rae A. Stonehouse. This transformative book empowers you with the tools and techniques of responsible assertive behavior, helping you enhance your interpersonal skills and gain the respect you deserve.Respect lies at the heart of assertiveness, and this training program focuses on two essential parts: respecting yourself and honoring the needs and rights of others. By mastering assertiveness, you can establish meaningful connections, protect yourself from being taken advantage of, and make confident decisions that align with your values.In "Assert Yourself ," Stonehouse shares his personal journey of discovering the power of assertiveness and how it transformed his career. Drawing from his extensive experience as a mental health nurse, therapist, and author of self-help books, he offers practical exercises and insights to help you develop and strengthen your assertiveness skills.Through responsible assertive behavior, you'll learn how to engage in direct, honest communication while maintaining mutual respect. This approach creates a foundation for fair play, equal exchange, and effective conflict resolution. Worried about hurting others' feelings? Stonehouse reassures you that responsible assertiveness reduces this risk and encourages you to focus on your own needs and rights while still maintaining compassion for others.In "Assert Yourself ," Stonehouse guides you on a journey of self-discovery, enhanced communication, and fulfilling relationships. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of assertiveness.Practical exercises throughout the book let you apply what you've learned and incrementally build your self-confidence.Discover the benefits of assertiveness in the business world in Chapter 1, where Stonehouse explores effective communication, the distinction between assertiveness, aggression, and passivity, and the significance of assertive communication in achieving business goals. Gain insights into building strong relationships, enhancing decision-making, resolving conflicts, strengthening leadership skills, and excelling in negotiations.In later chapters, Stonehouse delves deeper into various parts of assertiveness, providing valuable guidance on applying assertive skills in different scenarios, whether in the workplace or personal life. Learn how to navigate the challenges of teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making, and unleash your full potential in your professional and personal endeavors."Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" is your key to unlocking personal growth and enriched relationships. Embrace your true self, appreciate your strengths and weaknesses, and cultivate a deep sense of self-liking and comfort. Invest in yourself and watch as your newfound assertiveness transforms every part of your life.Join Rae A. Stonehouse on this empowering journey of self-discovery, enhanced communication, and fulfilling relationships. Grab your copy of "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" today and take the first step toward personal and professional empowerment.
Assert Yourself! Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career

Assert Yourself! Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career

Rae Stonehouse; Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
pokkari
Introducing "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" by Rae A. StonehouseAre you ready to take charge of your career and build strong, fulfilling relationships? Look no further than "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" by author Rae A. Stonehouse. This transformative book empowers you with the tools and techniques of responsible assertive behavior, helping you enhance your interpersonal skills and gain the respect you deserve.Respect lies at the heart of assertiveness, and this training program focuses on two essential parts: respecting yourself and honoring the needs and rights of others. By mastering assertiveness, you can establish meaningful connections, protect yourself from being taken advantage of, and make confident decisions that align with your values.In "Assert Yourself ," Stonehouse shares his personal journey of discovering the power of assertiveness and how it transformed his career. Drawing from his extensive experience as a mental health nurse, therapist, and author of self-help books, he offers practical exercises and insights to help you develop and strengthen your assertiveness skills.Through responsible assertive behavior, you'll learn how to engage in direct, honest communication while maintaining mutual respect. This approach creates a foundation for fair play, equal exchange, and effective conflict resolution. Worried about hurting others' feelings? Stonehouse reassures you that responsible assertiveness reduces this risk and encourages you to focus on your own needs and rights while still maintaining compassion for others.In "Assert Yourself ," Stonehouse guides you on a journey of self-discovery, enhanced communication, and fulfilling relationships. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of assertiveness. Practical exercises throughout the book let you apply what you've learned and incrementally build your self-confidence.Discover the benefits of assertiveness in the business world in Chapter 1, where Stonehouse explores effective communication, the distinction between assertiveness, aggression, and passivity, and the significance of assertive communication in achieving business goals. Gain insights into building strong relationships, enhancing decision-making, resolving conflicts, strengthening leadership skills, and excelling in negotiations.In later chapters, Stonehouse delves deeper into various parts of assertiveness, providing valuable guidance on applying assertive skills in different scenarios, whether in the workplace or personal life. Learn how to navigate the challenges of teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making, and unleash your full potential in your professional and personal endeavors."Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" is your key to unlocking personal growth and enriched relationships. Embrace your true self, appreciate your strengths and weaknesses, and cultivate a deep sense of self-liking and comfort. Invest in yourself and watch as your newfound assertiveness transforms every part of your life.Join Rae A. Stonehouse on this empowering journey of self-discovery, enhanced communication, and fulfilling relationships. Grab your copy of "Assert Yourself Harnessing the Power of Assertiveness in Your Career" today and take the first step toward personal and professional empowerment.
The Power of Persuasion

The Power of Persuasion

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
pokkari
In "The Power of Persuasion: Mastering the Art of Influence," Author Rae A. Stonehouse delves into the daily act of persuasion and how it affects our lives. From childhood negotiations for an extra dessert to convincing our boss to take a chance on our idea, we are constantly honing our persuasive skills. Drawing on research conducted for a presentation titled "The Power of Influence: Speaking to Make Things Happen," Stonehouse shares insights on the art of persuasion and how to become a master influencer. Whether you are looking to improve your personal relationships, excel in your career or deliver a persuasive speech, "The Power of Persuasion" is the ultimate guide to help you achieve your goals and speak to get others to make things happen.
Surviving and Thriving

Surviving and Thriving

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
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Starting a new job can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. What you don't know can hurt you. How can you prevent your first year at work from being a disaster? Author Rae A. Stonehouse has the answer in his must-read book, Surviving and Thriving: How to Ensure Your First Year at Work Doesn't End in Disaster. Drawing on his extensive experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Stonehouse offers practical advice on how to navigate the challenges of a new job, while also avoiding common workplace hazards. From maintaining a positive attitude to establishing healthy communication patterns with colleagues, Surviving and Thriving: How to Ensure Your First Year at Work Doesn't End in Disaster is a comprehensive guide to set yourself up for success.Stonehouse's book is an essential resource for anyone starting a new job, particularly those in industries with high-risk work environments. His OH&S perspective offers practical tools and expert insights that can help save lives, reduce injuries, and improve mental health in the workplace.If you want to thrive in your new job and ensure your occupational health and safety, Surviving and Thriving: How to Ensure Your First Year at Work Doesn't End in Disaster is the ultimate guide you've been searching for.
Bullyproof Your Workplace

Bullyproof Your Workplace

Rae A Stonehouse

Live For Excellence Productions
2023
pokkari
Are you fed up with workplace bullies and dreading going in each day due to toxic environments? Act now & bullyproof your workplace.Bullying in the workplace can take many forms, from verbal abuse to exclusion from group activities, and it can have a significant impact on an individual's mental and physical health. In "Bullyproof Your Workplace: Strategies to Prevent Workplace Bullying," retired registered nurse Rae A. Stonehouse draws on over four decades of experience in psychiatry and mental health to provide insight into the issue and practical solutions for workers and organizations. Divided into two parts, the book begins with "A Personal Perspective," in which Stonehouse shares examples and situations from his own career to help readers understand what bullying looks like and how to respond to it. He offers sage advice on how to identify and cope with workplace bullies, and shares strategies for dealing with the emotional toll of being targeted. In Part Two, "Best Practices to Prevent Bullying in The Workplace," Stonehouse takes a higher-level approach to the problem. Drawing on his experience he provides practical solutions for organizations seeking to prevent bullying before it starts. From policy development to employee training, Stonehouse offers a comprehensive toolkit for organizations looking to create a safe and respectful workplace culture.While Stonehouse's examples are drawn from his experience in healthcare, he believes that the lessons learned apply to other worksites. "Bullyproof Your Workplace" is an essential resource for anyone looking to create a healthy and positive workplace environment, free from the damaging effects of bullying.
Protect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers

Protect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers

Rae A Stonehouse

Live for Excellence Productions
2020
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Once upon a time it was safe to go to work. Maybe that's a fairy tale because the times have certainly changed. Increased violence has become part of our everyday life, be it at home or at work. We read about it daily in the newspaper and are bombarded with violent stories from the television and radio. PROtect Yourself Now Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers provides an integrative, non-violent approach to dealing with physical aggression and verbal threat. Its method of information delivery is designed to help you develop greater awareness and vigilance, hone observational and judgment skills & to learn communication techniques to defuse potentially volatile situations. Physical interventions such as restraining techniques and break-away techniques may be mentioned throughout this manual but are not expanded upon as they are beyond the scope of the manual. In a professional nursing career spanning four decades, working mainly in mental health & psychiatry, veteran nurse Rae A. Stonehouse shares sage advice for managing violence in healthcare settings. PROtect Yourself Now Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers is a practical "how to" manual that will enable you to... * assess and identify disturbed/aggressive behavior * provide effective therapeutic interventions for the benefit of your clients * develop winning attitudes to prevent aggressive behavior * utilize communication & leadership techniques to avoid client escalation and prevent disturbed behavior * recognize the effects of your body language in resolving a crisis * identify the influence that health care staff have on violence by a client * recognize a bully at work and develop strategies to minimize their damage * recognize and support a colleague that is experiencing the effects of compassion fatigue... and much more Rae A. Stonehouse is the author of a dozen or so personal/professional self-development, self-help books and brings an easy, conversational style of writing to his publications. PROtect Yourself Now Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers is for anyone who works in healthcare and interacts with patients, the public and even your own coworkers. This book helps you understand the causes of violence and how to develop strategies to protect yourself from mental or physical injury. Protect yourself now
MAKE IT SAFE! A FAMILY CAREGIVERS HOME SAFETY ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SUPPORTING ELDERS@HOME - Companion Workbook
It is often said "it takes a village to raise a child."The same can be said about helping an elder age at home.Perhaps not a village, but certainly a family.Caregiving at home has proven its value in offsetting the high costs of in-facility healthcare, and at the same time, improving the quality of life for many elders. However, educational training and support for caregivers has been in short supply.The focus of this book is to help you as a family caregiver create a safe living space and conditions to support an elder living semi-independently in the community or adapting your family household to support an elder as a member of your family. Make it Safe A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home is a compilation of safety tips, and sage advice to help support an elder in aging semi-independently and safely. This is a book meant to be read, and then put into action. A downloadable home safety inspection sheet is provided so you can complete an elder's home inspection, or yours for that matter.This book is a companion workbook to Make it Safe A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home. As a recently retired Registered Nurse of over 40 years, author Rae A. Stonehouse has worked predominantly in the field of mental health/psychiatry. He has experience working with all ages of adults including the elderly in senior's facilities, psychogeriatric units, mental health facilities and in the community.While working as a Registered Nurse, Rae A. Stonehouse was actively involved with occupational Health & Safety in his workplaces. That experience has been beneficial in developing his skills to take an analytical look at a home's potential safety hazards and to provide strategies to rectify those hazards to make it safe for an elder to live there.With the Covid-19 pandemic in full force at the time of publishing this book, many families are considering alternatives to institutions for their elderly loved ones.
Make It Safe! A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home
It is often said "it takes a village to raise a child."The same can be said about helping an elder age at home.Perhaps not a village, but certainly a family.Caregiving at home has proven its value in offsetting the high costs of in-facility healthcare, and at the same time, improving the quality of life for many elders. However, educational training and support for caregivers has been in short supply.The focus of this book is to help you as a family caregiver create a safe living space and conditions to support an elder living semi-independently in the community or adapting your family household to support an elder as a member of your family. Make it Safe A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home is a compilation of safety tips, and sage advice to help support an elder in aging semi-independently and safely. This is a book meant to be read, and then put into action. A downloadable home safety inspection sheet is provided so you can complete an elder's home inspection, or yours for that matter.There is also a companion workbook to this book entitled Make it Safe A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home - Companion Workbook available that may make your task a little easier.As a recently retired Registered Nurse of over 40 years, author Rae A. Stonehouse has worked predominantly in the field of mental health/psychiatry. He has experience working with all ages of adults including the elderly in senior's facilities, psychogeriatric units, mental health facilities and in the community.While working as a Registered Nurse, Rae A. Stonehouse was actively involved with occupational Health & Safety in his workplaces. That experience has been beneficial in developing his skills to take an analytical look at a home's potential safety hazards and to provide strategies to rectify those hazards to make it safe for an elder to live there.Make it Safe A Family Caregiver's Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home begins with an overview of home safety. Then it provides a strategic method of completing an assessment of the home's safety status and develop strategies to rectify the problems or hazards to make the home safe.The book goes on to address elder driving safety. How to face the issue with your aging elder. Financial scams targeting the elderly is discussed. The final section addresses maintaining your elder's ongoing health and welfare and day-to-day healthcare supervision. With the Covid-19 pandemic in full force at the time of publishing this book, many families are considering alternatives to institutions for their elderly loved ones. This book can help determine if supporting your elderly loved one in the community or in your home is not only feasible, but safe for you and your elder.
Working With Words

Working With Words

Rae A Stonehouse

Live for Excellence Productions
2020
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Forrest Gump is known for having said Life is like a box of chocolates. It occurred to the author in a dream one night, that life is more like a bowl of strawberries.More precisely, public speaking is like a bowl of strawberries. A few strawberries, freshly picked off the plant and immediately eaten, can be delicious.A bushel basket of them sitting in front of you with the expectation you had to eat them, here and now, wouldn't be.But what about a nice strawberry sundae or a good-sized, mouth-watering portion of strawberry shortcake?When it comes to public speaking, there are times when fewer words are better.There are times we are bombarded with a speaker telling us everything they know about a subject.There's too much to absorb... so we tune out.Then there is the strawberry shortcake of presentations.This is where the speaker whets your appetite, gives you just enough of a serving that you are close to being full and leaves you wanting more.Working With Words: Adding Life to Your Oral Presentations provides you with the recipe for using words to help you become a dynamic speaker.Veteran Toastmaster of over 26 years, Rae A. Stonehouse provides sage advice and helpful tips to whet your appetite to become a more dynamic speaker and presenter.The book explores the following public speaking strategies: The Language of SpeakingImproving Your Descriptive PowersUsing Vocal Variety to Make Your Presentations Come AliveUsing Gestures for a Powerful Speech... and much more Working With Words: Adding Life to Your Oral Presentations is for any speaker or presenter who wants to take their speaking to the next level.