Chris Anderson

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A must-read insider's guide to creating unforgettable speeches and changing people's minds.
Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview; it can be more powerful than anything in written form. This "invaluable guide" (Publishers Weekly) explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula,...

On finding joy and spiritual meaning in life's small moments We all have moments of joy, moments that move us somehow, spiritual moments that we can't quite put a finger on. But then we rush on and soon forget. In this book Chris Anderson encourages us to remember and share such moments. What he writes will inspire readers who are hurting, doubting, or searching to find wisdom and meaning in their lives. Drawing on an ancient prayer tradition, the...

Dr. Ed Panosian has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of world history. Yet, his own astounding story is relatively unknown. Panosian's grandparents, aunts, and uncles were among the 1.5 million people killed by Islamic Turks during the Armenian genocide (1915-1918). His own parents narrowly-and providentially-escaped martyrdom, immigrating to the United States, living out the American Dream, and raising a son who became an iconic professor...

"A teen edition of the New York Times best-selling TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, chock-full of tips and techniques to help teens become confident, capable speakers"--

Detective Martinez learns more about "The Tower of the Book," even as her Angel partner Pyr'ell deals with rising conflicts on the streets of L.A. Meanwhile Alex delves deeper and deeper into Old Santa Monica to discover a terrifying truth.

You're afraid of everything, all the time. If only you could fly above it all. Unfortunately, Sam Spalding doesn't have wings. So, what's he got to do but climb? Of course, don't forget what happened to the last student who tripped off a building at Paradise High.

Ohr'en's going to do whatever it takes to find his girlfriend, even if it means strapping down his wings and descending into Old Santa Monica. But what he finds there is a whole lot deeper and darker than he was prepared for.

Meet Alex Martinez - your average 14 year-old girl who attends Paradise High, a special integrated high school composed of humans and...Angels?!? Get ready for a Los Angeles skyline like you've never seen before! But when half the student body has wings, high school is more complicated - and deadlier - than ever.

From the ruins of Old Santa Monica to the peaks of the Silver City's spires, it all comes down to this! In the epic climax to "Paradise High," Alex is trapped, and the only way out -- is a long way down.

Command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred. If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you find your voice, persuade your listeners, and connect with audiences of any size. This book will inspire you to: • Win hearts and minds--and approval for your ideas • Conquer...