Is your brain ready for a thorough philosophical health check? Really, it won't hurt a bit…Is what you believe coherent and consistent? Or is it a jumble of contradictions? If you could design yourself a God, what would He (or She, or It) be like? Can you spot the logical flaw in an argument (even if it's hiding from you)? And how will you fare on the tricky terrain of ethics when your taboos are under the spotlight? If all this causes your brain to overheat, there is a philosophy general knowledge quiz to round off with.
Set in the lush paradise of the South Seas, Stevenson tells his tales of magic and spirits, where incredible things can happen. In The Isle of Voices meet Kalamake, the wizard of Molokai, Hawaii, who transforms seashells into dollars! Find out what happens to Keola, who is brutally tricked by Kalamake and escapes to a deserted island, only to find cannibals... The Beach of Falesà is a thrilling tale of taboos, treachery, devils, island magic and two people who find love. Good, evil, cannibalism and the macabre intertwine to create two unforgettable stories.
Do you get tongue-tied at the mere thought of speaking in public?
Would you rather swim with sharks or undergo a tax audit than face an
audience? Well, you’re not alone. According to the Book of Lists’ list
of humans’ greatest fears, the fear of death is our fourth greatest
fear, while fear of public speaking commands a solid first place.
Now
from Roger E. Axtell, one of America’s most accomplished public
speakers, here’s a book guaranteed to turn even the most stage-shy
mumbler into a great communicator.
Geared primarily, but not
exclusively, for business people, this amusing and informative guide
can show you how to possess the powers of public persuasion you’ve
always dreamed of having. Whether it’s making a pitch to the board of
directors, or prepping the sales force, stating your case to the town
council, or being interviewed on live TV, Do’s and Taboos of Public
Speaking can help you to be an intelligent, articulate, confident, and
likable presence in front of any audience you’ll ever face.
Surefire
techniques for controlling fear, preparing for and organizing a
business presentation or speech, using body language and humor, getting
the most out of audio and audio/visual equipment, speaking in front of
the camera, and much, much more
Helpful hints from successful
business speakers and such greats as Winston Churchill, Lee Iacocca,
Red Barber, Roger Ailes, and Charles Osgood
Special chapters on humor and roasts, speaking internationally, and even how to become a professional speaker
Forbidden Words
Taboo and the Censoring of Language
Shows the role of taboo language in everyday life • Describes the use of a wide range of taboos - insulting; being impolite; talking about sex, body parts, bodily functions, death and killing; as well as how we avoid taboos in order to be politically correct • Written in a reader-friendly style that will appeal to those with no background in linguistics