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ARE FROM THE "TOP 5 SPEAKERS OF 2000" AS RECOGNIZED BY TOASTMASTERS
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Dr. James Dobson
Toastmasters
International "Top Five Speakers of 2000" ~
Educational/Social
Over 200
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In the
Arms of God by James C. Dobson, Sarah M. Peterson,
Jame Dobson, Gary Irving (Photographer), Christopher Talbot
Frank (Photographer)
Lovingly
written for those who are hurting, In the Arms of God
is intended to nurture the faith of the wounded and
downhearted--encouraging them with the assurance that they are
under God's constant care. |
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Life On
The Edge by James C. Dobson
America's
most respected family authority candidly addresses the
defining issues that young adults face and the
choices—education, marriage, career, vocation—that will impact
the rest of their lives. Life on the Edge helps young
adults make the right choices, get control of their lives, and
look forward to a meaningful future. |
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The New
Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson
Children
need love, trust, affection and discipline. From one
generation to the next, the challenge of helping children into
responsible adults doesn't change. Dr. Dobson's classic
Dare to Discipline, a practical, reassuring guide for
caring parents, has sold over 2 million copies since its
release in 1970. What gives a book that kind of staying
power? The ability to meet a real, felt need in the
marketplace. Today, a whole new generation of parents is
turning to Dr. Dobson's wise counsel. Some things never
change. |
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New Hide
or Seek: Building Confidence in Your Child by James C.
Dobson
From the
moment they are born, children experience an unfortunate value
system that reserves respect and esteem for a select few.
Those who fail to measure up end up resigning themselves to a
lifetime of feeling inadequate and inferior. Over the past
twenty-five years, more than a million parents and teachers
have benefited from Dr. James Dobson's insightful counsel in
his classic Hide and Seek. Now revised and updated,
and in paperback, this book provides a new generation of
parents with practical pointers for raising self-confident,
healthy children. |
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Night
Light: A Devotional for Couples by James C. Dobson and
Shirley Dobson
The
challenge of sustaining an intimate, faith-based marriage in
todays "hurry-up" society has never been greater. Now
Night Light, the inspired, first-ever couples devotional
from Focus on the Family ministry founder Dr. James Dobson and
his wife, Shirley, brings spouses together in the Word daily
helping them stay connected with each other and their Lord.
Stories that strike an emotional chord, Scripture readings,
provocative questions, prayers, and straightforward commentary
from the Dobsons, Americas beloved "marriage mentors"guide men
and women toward deeper intimacy and new levels of spiritual
communion. More than just another devotional, Night Light
is a practical, uplifting guide for every couple who longs to
experience the joyous, harmonious, "three-person" marriage
covenant God intended. |
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The
Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence by
James C. Dobson
The
Strong-Willed Child is a practical, "how-to" book on
discipline and child-rearing, focusing on sibling rivalry,
hyperactivity, self-esteem, and the most common errors made by
frustrated parents. |
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What Wives
Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women by James C.
Dobson
In this
book, Dr. Dobson provides an empathetic look at barriers to
marital harmony and then offers insightful and helpful
suggestions for their resolution. Both men and women will
find his discussion interesting, often humorous, and immensely
practical in its application to everyday living. |
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Dr. Alan Keyes
Toastmasters
International "Top Five Speakers of 2000" ~ Government |
Masters of
the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America
by Dr. Alan Keyes
Today's
black leadership has ignored the importance of the black
church in community affairs, resulting in programs which have
worked against the black community rather than for it: that's
the message of Masters of the Dream, a hard-hitting
title examining the roots of neighborhood coalitions and their
effectiveness or ineffectiveness. |
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Our
Character, Our Future by Dr. Alan Keyes
Keyes
stresses the social agenda. He cites not the Bible for
authority as much as the Declaration of Independence,
especially its assertion that human rights are "endowed by our
Creator," not by political or personal fiat. He wants to
restore moral order in the republic and personal
responsibility in the citizen. This collection of 4 speeches
and 31 revised newspaper columns shows that he is not just a
Jeremiah crying doom for America if it doesn't repent; he has
cogent things to say about welfare, health care, campaign
costs, and other practical public matters. But when he rounds
on materialism and decries the worship of consumption by
economist, politician, and citizen alike, this conservative
speaks the sentiments of a great many so-called liberals, too. |
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While I
Was Waiting at Gate 18: Conversations With America on Life
Liberty and the Pursuit of Luggage by Dr. Alan Keyes
The book
will be published later in 2001. You may order it now and
Amazon.com will ship it to you when it arrives. |
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While I
Was Waiting at Gate 18: Conversations With America on Life
Liberty and the Pursuit of Luggage by Dr. Alan Keyes
The Audio
Cassette, unabridged edition, will be published later in
2001. You may order it now and Amazon.com will ship it to you
when it arrives. |
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Meredith Vieira
Toastmasters
International "Top Five Speakers of 2000" ~ Mass Media |
Divided Lives: The
Public and Private Struggles of Three American Women by
Elsa Walsh
Despite the
large number of books devoted to women's issues in the last twenty
years, Washington Post reporter Elsa Walsh felt that the
literature was missing a crucial element, the voices of women
themselves. Setting out to probe the myriad layers of women's
lives and to illuminate the interior struggles women face at work
and at home, Walsh spent over two years interviewing three highly
successful women about their lives. The result is a candid
examination of women's issues of the past twenty years is
presented through the struggles of former 60 Minutes correspondent
Meredith Vieira, West Virginia first lady Rachel Worby, and
breast surgery hospital chief Alison Estabrook. |
Dr. Dennis
Waitley
Toastmasters
International "Top 5 Speakers of 2000" ~ Commerce and Industry |
Being the
Best by Dennis Waitley
In
Waitley's latest success program, he defines the steps and
principles for achieving lasting personal
success--demonstrating how listeners can reach their goals
with old-fashioned values such as integrity, discipline, and
determination. |
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| Seeds of
Greatness: The 10 Best-Kept Secrets of Total Success
by Dennis Waitley Audio Cassette (June 1985) |
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The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking by Laurie E.
Rozakis
In this
new edition, reluctant orators learn to understand and overcome
their speaking-related fears; avoid common communication
pitfalls; make a successful delivery; and discover how to use
PowerPoint and other visual aids effectively. |
Money
Talks: How to Make a Million as a Speaker by Alan Weiss
When it
comes to speaking for big money, bestselling author Alan Weiss
knows what he's talking about. Popular on the pro circuit, he
details all the steps on how to go from free speaking to big-fee
speaking. Using tips and checklists, he shows how to target
markets, develop speeches, set fees, improve platform skills, use
high-tech tools, expand business, and fashion a "star" image. |
Leading
Out Loud: The Authentic Speaker, The Credible Leader by
Terry Pearce
The most
effective leader is the one who can "lead out loud," connecting
people with a vision and inspiring them to make that vision their
own. Veteran communication consultant Terry Pearce shows that
the best way to get true commitment, not just compliance, is to
speak from the heart. The speeches of Ross Perot, Hillary
Clinton, Anita Roddick, and others are analyzed. |
101
Ways to Captivate a Business Audience by Sue Gaulke
Captivating an
audience doesn't come naturally to most business speakers. But
you can LEARN to do it with a minimum of stress and plenty of
charisma. This handy book is a smorgasbord of over 100
audience-tested quotes, anecdotes, experiences, and insights that
will add creative sizzle to your presentations and speeches. |
Toastmasters
International Guide to Successful Speaking: Overcoming Your Fears,
Winning over Your Audience, Building Your Business and Career
by Jeff Slutsky and Michael Aun
From the author:
"Michael and I wrote this book as a marketing tool to help people
use public speaking as a promotional tool to market their career
or business. We provide a lot of information, based on
Toastmasters International. This book is a great place to
start, but, as we say in the book, if you really want to get over
your fears, you also have to practice. That's why I always
recommend that you join your local Toastmasters club. It's
the perfect environment for putting the ideas in this book, into
practice." (Emphasis added.) |
What
to Say When...You're Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource
for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives by Lillet Walters
A heckler is in the audience;
the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out,
these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions,
or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for
business speakers. Here, first-timers and experienced pros alike
will find everything they need to organize, write, and deliver
effective, entertaining speeches; from installations to toasts and
roasts. The guide pinpoints every possible speaking contingency
from failed electricity to a bored audience, and for each one
tells how to prevent it, what to do about it, and what to say
about it. Its treasury of witty, off-the-cuff lines and audience
participation devices helps speakers access the perfect words to
cover any situation and captivate any audience. |
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