The story of "shy young Peter Mark Roget, [for whom] books were the best companions--and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time"--Amazon.com.

Award-winning presidential scholar and speechwriter Wynton Hall brings together the Republican Party's greatest oratorical gems, from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Teddy Roosevelt's the Man with the Muckrake to Ronald Reagan's "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" and George W. Bush's "our mission and our moment" speech after 9/11. Hall examines the historical context of each of these great addresses and reveals the persuasive secrets that make...

This book is a user friendly language guide for basic spoken Japanese. More than a phrase book, Conversational Japanese provides basic material for practical day-to-day communication. Through hundreds of example sentences and dialogs, as well as thorough explanations of the customs involved, learners will know what to say and do when: Meeting new people, reserving a hotel room, buying a train ticket, offering a gift, writing email, business letters,...

How do you raise children right? It's an age-old question that remains relevant even in today's upside-down culture. What's the best way parents can nurture their children to be responsible, effective adults? Ruth Laurent passionately share her insights and experiences, which taught her how to rely on God's Word to steer her and her husband as they took on the demanding task of raising four daughters. She focuses on seven practical principles, candidly...

Whether you are a teacher, administrator, parent, or business professional, chances are, you struggle at times to find the right words. This inspirational handbook empowers you with six principles for effective communication. You'll learn how to develop rapport, strengthen relationships, and connect with people in meaningful ways. In a world desperate for kindness and understanding, Talk to Me equips you to use your words to show others that you care....