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 each speech truly outstanding.

When talking or speaking about something important, whether it’s to a single individual or a group of people, it’s easy to get tongue-tied or fumble over the right words. Emotions can also tangle our efforts to say what we mean. Verbal communication is a skill, with several facets to master. Readers are provided with friendly, inspiring tips and strategies to build confidence in speaking, across many different settings. The importance of timing conversations is covered, so that messages are delivered at the right moment and to the right audience. Also shared is how to develop the secret skill behind all great speakers—they know how to attentively listen to others as well.

A Warm and Practical Guide to Writing the Perfect Card Message Are you at a complete loss for words when a birthday card or congratulatory card circulates at the office? When was the last time you mailed a "thinking of you" card to a faraway family member, just to say hello? What should you write to a grieving friend? How do you comfort a colleague in a time of need? Every greeting card needs a personal, handwritten message to make it complete. In this comprehensive, encouraging guide, journalist and lifestyle expert Sandra Lamb offers a wealth of advice, inspiration, and examples for anyone who wants to add the perfect personal touch to their card messages---as well as anyone who wants to know the etiquette of when and what to write. Something as small as a heartfelt message on a greeting card can help remedy our hectic, e-mail--dependent lives. Lamb provides tips and sample messages for every occasion under the sun, both happy and somber (thank-you, birthday, birth and adoption, condolence), and explains the meanings of possibly unfamiliar holidays and religious rituals to aid in the writing of appropriate messages. This personal, indispensable guide will help you rekindle the joy of putting pen to paper and truly connect with loved ones and friends.

Sharing the most joyous moments of our lives begins with FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS FOR LIFE'S CELEBRATIONS Here you'll find: • Hundreds of heartwarming phrases for engagements, christenings, adoptions, Bar Mitzvahs, graduations, and more • Famous festive quotations • Tips for flawlessly wording an announcement or invitation for baby showers, bridal showers, retirement parties, anniversary parties, and more • Helpful hints for writing the perfect toast for any occasion • How to say "Cheers!" in twelve different languages • A special section for your holiday and honoree card mailing lists ...and much more. Now when there's cause to celebrate, you'll know all the right things to say!

A second collection of more than one hundred inspiring stories features essays by Americans from all walks of life and includes the story of a Gulf War veteran whose perspective was changed by a chance encounter at a fast-food restaurant.

What to say and how to say it. Birthdays, funerals, marriages, divorces-each of these occasions require a personal response, often in the form of a note. But finding the appropriate phrase or sentiment to convey is often difficult. With over 250 sample notes for nearly every occasion and dozens of tips, this is the perfect book to help readers express their feelings to friends, relatives, and loved ones. ? A must-have reference for any home ? Includes over 250 sample notes

The moving story of an English professor studying neurology in order to understand and come to terms with her father's death from Alzheimer's. Winner of the Memoir Prize for Books by the Memoir Magazine In 1985, when Cindy Weinstein was a graduate student at UC Berkeley, her beloved father, Jerry, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was fifty-eight years old. Twelve years later, at age seventy, he died having lost all of his memories—along with his ability to read, write, and speak. Finding the Right Words follows Weinstein's decades-long journey to come to terms with her father's dementia as both a daughter and an English professor. Although her lifelong love of language and literature gave her a way to talk about her grief, she realized that she also needed to learn more about the science of dementia to make sense of her father's death. To write her story, she collaborated with Dr. Bruce L. Miller, neurologist and director of the Memory and Aging Center at the University of California, San Francisco, combining personal memoir, literature, and the science and history of brain health into a unique, educational, and meditative work. Finding the Right Words is an invaluable guide for families dealing with a life-changing diagnosis. In chapters of profound and sometimes humorous remembrance, Weinstein relies on literature to describe the shock of her father's diagnosis and his loss of language and identity. Writing in response to Weinstein's deeply personal narrative, Dr. Miller describes the neurological processes responsible for the symptoms displayed by her father. He also reflects upon his own personal and professional experiences. In a final chapter about memory, Weinstein is able to remember her father before the diagnosis, and Miller explains how the brain creates memories while sharing some of his own. Their two perspectives give readers a fuller understanding of Alzheimer's than any one voice could.

"For everyone who needs a hero or loves a good story, here is an inspiring collection of personal revelations from more than 100 remarkable men and women who share a moment when words changed their lives"--Jacket.

Find just the right words for your card with this unique collection of original sentiments and verses, plus motifs to add embellishment. From witty and poignant one-liners to inspirational and heart-felt verses, this collection is guaranteed to bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face. In addition, there are also numerous copyright-free motifs sprinkled throughout the occasion-themed chapters to add extra-special embellishment to your cards. Find the right words for any occasion including: Birthdays Anniversaries Christmas Valentine’s Day Love & Friendship New Home Weddings Graduations Across the Miles New Baby Sorry Thank You Easter & Religious Christenings Mother’s Day Father’s Day Good Luck New Job Get Well Sympathy Whatever you want to say, say it with the help of this charming and entertaining book.

Gives practical suggestions for offering care and comfort, plus provides guidelines for using Scripture and sharing faith in reaching out to others.