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Whether you are one who speaks only on rare occasions or you find yourself addressing an audience every day, this book will be an invaluable tool. Beneficial to the experienced pro as well as the new beginner, "Secrets of Dynamic Communication "is a practical and effective handbook for powerful presentations of all kinds. It takes the reader through the process of selecting and developing a theme, giving it focus, fleshing it out, and communicating well with the audience. The first half is devoted to preparation, the second to delivery.

Author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and he is now bringing those concepts to the wider community as well. No abstract theories here, only step-by-step help in preparing and delivering speeches that get results You'll soon develop the dynamic speaking skills associated with the very best in the field.

Ken Davis is a very funny guy. And as his friends and family will tell you, he's also a very wise one. After all, who but a wise guy would blow the toilet in his new home to smithereens with an M-80 firecracker? Or end up in a hotel lobby wearing nothing but strawberry underwear and the latest addition of USA Today? Only Ken Davis could pull these stranger than life stories together and use them to drive home insights that cut to the heart of Christ-like living. Because Ken, being Ken, knows what human fallibility is all about. He knows how tough we adults can be on ourselves. He knows how hard we try to appear more together than we really are. And to all of us, he offers two words of very solid wisdom: LIGHTEN UP! Ken's hilarious and touching stories underscore one simple, encouraging theme: God's grace is for you. You're not perfect, but you are perfectly loved by God. So take heart. God doesn't just love you, he enjoys you. No reason you shouldn't, too!

Speaking to youth is challenging. Here s the help you ve been looking for. . . . How to Speak to Youth is packed with tons of tips to make you a better speaker with any size group large or small. You ll enhance your communication skills with - A proven system for preparing dynamic talks - Exercises to improve your voice, gestures, and eye contact - Techniques to use the humor you find in everyday life - Ideas to make Scriptures come alive. And you ll discover ways to- Prepare with focus - Speak with clarity - Communicate with power. Plus, you ll enjoy the many humorous illustrations peppered throughout the book. You ll discover your potential to speak to kids and keep them awake at the same time."

This book will teach you things you didn't know you didn't know! Such as: The difference between a dead gopher and a loaf of bread, Why Ken wore a little set of bronze lips on his letter jacket in high school, Why Ken's dog Ralph was a better Christian than Ken was, Why Ken almost ate his wife's glasses, How to turn a bus driver into an armadillo. And that's just a little of what you'll learn in Jumper Fables, a most unusual devotional book by Ken Davis and David Lambert. Jumper Fables is a collection of strange-but-true stories that'll make you laugh -- and leave you thinking about the things that really matter. Such as how to know God's will, where sex fits into your life, whether death is the worst thing that can happen, how to talk about Christ with your friends, why parents say no, and why we can trust God to do what he says. Jumper Fables was written with teenagers in mind. Ken and Dave talk about things that have happened to them and to other people, and then they suggest some Bible verses that'll help you understand those stories, as well as some things you can do that'll help you not make the same mistakes yourself. So -- want to jump-start your day? Read a Jumper Fable first thing in the morning. They're strange-but true!

Advice for teenagers on how to get along with parents, drawing on Christian precepts.

The great Sir Donald Bradman's test-match batting average of 99.94 is an achievement matching that of any other sporting great. Now, you can achieve greatness as well with "Cricket: 99.94 Tips to Improve Your Game."

In this one-of-a-kind collection, the world's top players and coaches share their secrets, guidance and advice on every aspect of the game. From batting to bowling and fielding to coaching, "Cricket: 99.94 Tips to Improve Your Game" covers it all.

With contributions from Merv Hughes, Brad Hodge, Cameron White, David Hussey, Belinda Clark and a host of others, you will learn something new on every page. Best of all, you'll learn to develop the special skills and qualities to achieve greatness in today's game.

Whether you're still learning the game, polishing your skills or coaching your team to another championship, "Cricket: 99.94" "Tips to Improve Your Game" is the practical guide you should not be without.

James Barker, born in the year 2057, is a rich kid, a fact which has changed the way of life for people at every level in the United Kingdom. His status as 'rich kid' was brought about by his grandfather's work. A stunningly innovative inventor, Grandfather Barker worked on solar panels and glitter balls, leftovers from the twentieth century, to create cost-free energy solutions for the whole world. James, heir to a business that cannot fail, decides to travel around the globe, meeting a series of memorable women including the enigmatic Yolanda, who has three pet lions; Mia, the adorable Chinese restauranteur and best of all, the fascinating Anna. Life goes on happily, until the year 2101, when all four major political parties make an announcement that will change the future of the U.K. Can a rich kid with a brilliant business rescue the country?

This is a simple story of how fishing, especially fly fishing, had a lifelong impact on a young boy's life. While several experiences contributed to this impact, finding a mysterious campsite along a creek started the journey. Joining a secret club became a cherished memory that has lasted a lifetime. Fly fishing became a shared experience and impacted many aspects of the boy's life that helped make him the man he is today.Dr. Ken Davis is a Christian psychologist and professor who believes that there should be more boy books available. This is his first attempt!

Speaking to youth is challenging. Here's the help you've been looking for. . . . How to Speak to Youth is packed with tons of tips to make you a better speaker with any size group large or small.You'll enhance your communication skills with - A proven system for preparing dynamic talks - Exercises to improve your voice, gestures, and eye contact - Techniques to use the humor you find in everyday life - Ideas to make Scriptures come alive. And you'll discover ways to- Prepare with focus - Speak with clarity - Communicate with power. Plus, you'll enjoy the many humorous illustrations peppered throughout the book. You'll discover your potential to speak to kids and keep them awake at the same time.