The Big Book of French Songs: Popular Songs, Movie Hits, Musical Theatre Songs, Folksongs

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The Big Book of French Songs: Popular Songs, Movie Hits, Musical Theatre Songs, Folksongs

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 063408626X

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A tres magnifique collection of 70 songs from and about France: April in Paris * Autumn Leaves * Beyond the Sea * Can Can * C'est Magnifique * Comme Ci, Comme Ca * I Dreamed a Dream * I Love Paris * Je Ne Sais Pas (To You, My Love) * La Marseillaise * Let It Be Me (Je T'appartiens) * A Man and a Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme) * My Man (Mon Homme) * Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien * The Poor People of Paris (Jean's Song) * Sand and Sea * Un Grand Amour (More, More and More) * Where Is Your Heart * and more.

Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas (Big Bird's Favorites Brd Bks)

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Cute Book
Adorable!
cumbersome lyrics
Fun Book For Kids and Adults
This is a wonderful book for children as well as adults!!

Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas (Big Bird's Favorites Brd Bks)
Sarah Albee
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0375825061
Release Date: 2003-09-23

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What does a Sesame Street Christmas celebrate? How about: Three French friends, two yummy cookies, a red monster up in a tree, and lots more! Sing and laugh along with this hilarious Sesame Street version of the favorite Christmas carol.

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Cute Book.......2007-01-10

Cute book! My 16 month old daughter loves books, and enjoys flipping through the colorful pages of Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas

Adorable!.......2006-12-29

This book is so cute - love Elmo! It's little, so you can take it with you anywhere. The lyrics are adorable and fun. My 8 month old son laughs at me singing it to him...then he grabs the book and tries to eat it. :)

cumbersome lyrics.......2006-03-16

I didn't care for this book. My daughter has the 12 days of Christmas singing plush Elmo. The song he sings is much cuter.

Fun Book For Kids and Adults.......2005-11-28

My 26 month old granddaughter received this book a few days ago and she loves it.The verses are cleverly written and if your child/grandchild likes Elmo they will like this book.It is a smaller size board book which also makes it convenient to stick in a purse or diaper bag.

This is a wonderful book for children as well as adults!!.......1998-10-22

My son loves ELMO. We sat on the floor and "sang" this book twice and laughed! The book is so much fun. It's definitely a keeper!

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Another good selection of movie tunes from this publisher
Music from movies and television

The Big Book of Movie Music

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0793516277

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Features 72 classic songs from 71 movies: And All That Jazz Breakaway The English Patient A Hard Day's Night I Walk the Line Learn to Be Lonely The Medallion Calls My Heart Will Go On  On Golden Pond Seasons of Love The Thing You Do! Uninvited You've Got a Friend in Me and more. Table of contents A Hard Day's Night A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme) A Wink And A Smile All For Love America And All That Jazz Back To The Future Beauty And The Beast Blaze Of Glory Breakaway Candle On The Water Change The World Cinema Paradiso Cole's Song Colors Of The Wind Do You Know Where You're Going To? Driving Miss Daisy Endless Love Exhale (Shoop Shoop) Eye Of The Tiger Flashdance...What A Feeling For All We Know For The First Time Go The Distance I Finally Found Someone I Say A Little Prayer I Walk The Line I Will Follow Him (I Will Follow You) If We Hold On Together It Might As Well Be Spring Jessica's Theme (Breaking In The Colt) Journey To The Past Kokomo Last Of The Mohicans (Main Theme) Learn To Be Lonely Let The River Run Let's Get Together Let's Hear It For The Boy More (Ti Guarder Nel Cuore) My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') Never On Sunday On Golden Pond Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) Seasons Of Love Separate Lives Someday Somewhere In My Memory Somewhere In Time S...

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Another good selection of movie tunes from this publisher.......2001-05-08

IT CONTAINS:

A Hard Day's Night

A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme)

A Wink And A Smile

All For Love

America

Back To The Future

Beauty And The Beast

Blaze Of Glory

Candle On The Water

Change The World

Cinema Paradiso

Cole's Song

Colors Of The Wind

Do You Know Where You're Going To?

Driving Miss Daisy

Endless Love

Exhale (Shoop Shoop)

Eye Of The Tiger

Flashdance...What A Feeling

For All We Know

For The First Time

Go The Distance

Godzilla - Main Theme (Opening Titles)

Hopelessly Devoted To You

Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte

I Finally Found Someone

I Say A Little Prayer

I Will Follow Him (I Will Follow You)

I'm Hans Christian Andersen

I'm Still Here

If We Hold On Together

It Might As Well Be Spring

Jessica's Theme (Breaking In The Colt)

King Of Wishful Thinking

Kokomo

Let's Get Together

Let's Hear It For The Boy

Moonlight

More (Ti Guardero' Nel Cuore)

Never On Sunday

On Golden Pond

Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

Remember Me This Way

Separate Lives

Someday

Somewhere In Time

Somewhere Out There

Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)

Star Trek(R) Generations

Stayin' Alive

Take My Breath Away (Love Theme)

That Thing You Do!

The English Patient

The Exodus Song

The John Dunbar Theme

The Music Of Goodbye

The Rainbow Connection

The Way You Look Tonight

The Wings Of The Dove

Theme From 'Jaws'

Theme From 'Sophie's Choice'

Theme From E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)

Three Coins In The Fountain

Unchained Melody

Under The Sea

Uninvited

What A Wonderful World

Witness (Main Title)

Yellow Submarine

You've Got A Friend In Me

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Zorro's Theme

Music from movies and television.......1996-06-23

Duudududuudu...drumroll please. Have you ever found yourself humming the tunes to your favorite movies and TV shows? Well now you can pick up your favorite instrument and play them yourself! This book is great. It contains the music to many popular movies and TV shows. Although it is out of date and does not have a few of the newer movies (Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump...) it is a really fun book. It has the complete notation for songs from movies such as ET, Batman, etc. A must have for movie and music fans.

The Big Book of Children's Movie Songs (Big Books of Music)

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The Big Book of Children's Movie Songs (Big Books of Music)

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 063402907X

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This latest entry in our popular Big Book series features 66 movie songs kids love, including: Animal Crackers in My Soup A Baby Is a Gift from a Bob Can You Feel the Love Tonight Cruella De Vil A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes If I Had Words The Inch Worm It's the Hard-Knock Life Let's Go Fly a Kite My Funny Friend and Me Part of Your World Thumbelina Two Worlds Woody's Roundup and more! 312 pages!

Hollywood Diva: A Biography of Jeanette MacDonald

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Hollywood's Golden Diva
A first rate biography
Bad
"A reader" has to be Sharon Rich
Failure to research material completely.

Hollywood Diva: A Biography of Jeanette MacDonald
Edward Baron Turk
Manufacturer: University of California Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0520212029

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Jeanette MacDonald, the movie musical's first superstar, was an American original whose onscreen radiance mirrored a beguiling real-life personality. Based in large part on the author's exclusive access to MacDonald's private papers, including her unpublished memoir, this vivid, often touching biography transports us to a time when lavish musical films were major cultural events and a worldwide public eagerly awaited each new chance to fall under the singer's spell. Edward Baron Turk shows how MacDonald brilliantly earned her Hollywood nickname of "Iron Butterfly," and why she deserves a privileged position in the history of music and motion pictures.
What made MacDonald a woman for our times, readers will discover, was her uncommon courage: Onscreen, the actress portrayed strong charcters in pursuit of deep emotional fulfillment, often in defiance of social orthodoxy, while offscreen she personified energy, discipline, and practical intellect. Drawing on interviews with individuals who knew her and on MacDonald's own words, Turk brings to life the intricate relations between the star and her legendary costars Maurice Chevalier, Clark Gable, and, above all, baritone Nelson Eddy. He reveals the deep crushes she inspired in movie giants Ernst Lubitsch and Louis B. Mayer and the extraordinary love story she shared with her husband of twenty-seven years, actor Gene Raymond.
More than simply another star biography, however, this is a chronicle of American music from 1920s Broadway to 1960s television, in which Turk details MacDonald's fearless efforts to break down distinctions between High Art and mass-consumed entertainment. Hollywood Diva will attract fans of opera and concert music as much as enthusiasts of the great Hollywood musicals. It is first-rate cultural and film history.

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Hollywood's Golden Diva.......2006-11-30

I so much enjoyed reading about Jeannette McDonald. The author did an outstanding job with the research. She presented this talented actress and singer in such a perfect light-she talked about her hard working fund raising for the troops and her concert tours. What a great performer. I would have loved to have been able to see her live in concert!

A first rate biography.......2006-03-22

This was a biography that was hard to put down. Jeanette MacDonald lived an incredibly rich life. She came into her own during a period of time that I have always found fasinating. Beginning her career on the New York stage, she eventually found her way to Hollywood. You definetely got the impression that while Miss. MacDonald treasured her talant and her career, that her personal life was just as important to her. She had a supportive family and eventually a solid marriage to actor Gene Raymond that endured. I found that she had a wonderful sense of humor and a great talent. It made me go out and rent some of her earlier films, the ones she did with the great director, Ernest Lubitsch. Before all of those sugary musicals of the mid 1930's, our Jeanette was quite the coquette! Before the horrible Hay's code was inforced, Jeanette was able to portray some deliously decadent women on film. I loved this book.

Bad.......2005-06-25

A bad book!!!!!!!!!! This book is nothing but a sugar coated look at Jeanette MacDonald's life. The facts in this book come from Jeanette's husband (the author leaves out that he was arrested for soliciting male prostitutes) and Jeanette's unpublished autobiography (which was written in the conservative 1950s when stars did not reveal any secrets about their private lives). There are many better books out there about Jeanette.

"A reader" has to be Sharon Rich.......2004-10-28

I would like to point out that the review below by "A reader" that focuses so strongly on scandals and recommends "Sweethearts" by Sharon Rich TWICE is none other than Sharon Rich herself. The writing style gives it away. Ms. Rich runs a what is essentially a scandalmongering franchise that is obsessed to rather laughable proportions with proving that an affair existed between Jeanette and Nelson. My question is, if Jeanette and Nelson really DID have an affair, why is Ms. Rich going to such extremes to prove it? If it really is "the truth" as Ms. Rich says incessantly, then the truth should be able to speak for itself and shouldn't need so much help. What's going on here?

What is particularly hypocritical and questionable is Ms. Rich's constant high praise of Jeanette and Nelson while she tears down and demonizes the two's spouses, Gene Raymond and Ann Franklin. "Mr. Raymond is dead now. There is no more need to try and protect his honor." This brutal statement is the equivalent of spitting on that man's grave. And for what reason? Something is fishy here, and there is a strong need for someone to investigate Ms. Rich's claims, as a good historian would not conduct him/herself in this unethical of a manner.

Failure to research material completely........2004-04-27

No doubt Mr. Turk meant well, but when a writer of the life of someone leaves out important facts, it implies there is something to hide. Most of certain groups in hollywood during the 30s and 40s knew of Mr. Raymond's homo activities. That He was arrested on at least two occasions after being caught in certain clubs, and how poor Jeanette was nearly devestated when she learned of this after her marriage to him. Also, Jeanette was very human and very career minded. She was willing to do many things for the furthering of her career. After all, she was only human and imperfect like all of us. Even L.B.Mayer knew this. She was able to control a few men on her way up the ladder. But, when she met Nelson Eddy, he was of a different sort. The chemistry between them was very powerful on and off the screen. She and Gene stayed together, yes, as many people do, but they lived separate lives until her death. This can easily be done when couples make a show for the purpose of the public. I would recommend that Mr. Turk read "Sweethearts" by Sharon Rich. All of her sources are listed, and since she began her writing over 20 years ago, many of the people interviewed spoke over tape. Many of the close friends of Nelson, Jeanette, Gene, and Ann were still living. These along with letters and documents are proof. And lets not forget Jeanette's sister Blossem. I suggest that Mr Turk read "Sweethearts" by Sharon Rich. Then he will learn the truth. Mr. Raymond is dead now. There is no more need to try and protect his honor.

The TV Theme Song Trivia Book: Mind-Boggling Questions About Those Songs and Themes You Can't Get Out of YourHead

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The TV Theme Song Trivia Book: Mind-Boggling Questions About Those Songs and Themes You Can't Get Out of YourHead
Vincent Terrace
Manufacturer: Citadel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806517867

Big Idea's Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie: Book/Instrument Pack (Recorder Fun!)

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Big Idea's Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie: Book/Instrument Pack (Recorder Fun!)

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0634050400

Book Description

This fun package features a songbook and a top-quality recorder so kids can learn to make music with some of their favorite songs - even if they've never played before! The book includes simple instructions to get you started, great coloring pages, and easy-to-play arrangements of 7 songs from Jonah, the popular "tale of fresh fish and mixed vegetables" movie from the beloved VeggieTales. Includes: Billy Joe McGuffrey * In the Belly of the Whale * It Cannot Be * Jonah Was a Prophet * Message from the Lord * The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything * Second Chances.

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The Big Movie Hits (Music book)
John Lane
Manufacturer: The Big 3 Music Corp
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PRM506

Simply Bradley Pop Book (Big Note Easy Piano)

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Simply Bradley Pop Book (Big Note Easy Piano)

Manufacturer: Screen Gems
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FN44UE

Chappells Big Movie Book 60 Favorite Son

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Chappells Big Movie Book 60 Favorite Son
Chappell Music Co
Manufacturer: CHAPPELL MUSIC COMPANY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UDI9JQ

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Very easy

Henry Hook's Crostics with a Twist (Other)
Henry Hook
Manufacturer: Random House Puzzles & Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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The New York Times Acrostic Puzzles Volume 10: 50 Engaging Acrostics from the Pages of The New York Times (New York Times Acrostic Puzzles)

ASIN: 0812934393
Release Date: 2002-06-11

Book Description

The one and only Henry Hook is up to his mix-and-match tricks again, with another innovative book whose whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. One part crostics, one part riddles, Henry's latest creation is like two books in one. And to make things more entertaining, everything is in verse.

This unique book consists of 50 brand-new crostic puzzles (with rhymed-couplet clues), leading to 50 "Who am I?" riddles in the form of off-the-wall limericks. The subjects are real and imaginary, historical and contemporary, human and "other." As usual, Henry thoughtfully provides explanations and arranges the answers so they're not revealed accidentally.

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Very easy.......2005-02-02

If you're a fan of Thomas Middleton's challenging Acrostics, you'll find this batch very easy. The Random House "Puzzle Meter" on the cover rates it on the Hard side: I shudder to think of what their "Easy" puzzles are like! And Mr. Hook's doggerel definitions end up being more annoying than fun after a while. But this would be a good starter book for someone just beginning Acrostics.

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From Negotiation to Selling

Persuasion At Its Best

If you haven't bought it yet it has already cost you money!

Valuable Success Tool for All Persuaders!

the *golden ticket* to persuasion

Persuasion: The Art of Getting What You Want
Dave Lakhani
Manufacturer: Wiley
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How to Persuade People Who Don't Want to be Persuaded: Get What You Want-Every Time!

ASIN: 0471730440

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Praise for persuasion the art of getting what you want

"Dave has exposed the secrets of the most powerful persuaders in the world. This book is a step-by-step guide to changing minds and deeply influencing people in person, in print, on the air, or anyplace else you need to persuade. This book makes persuasion so easy and predictable that it may be the most dangerous persuasion book ever written . . . especially if it ends up in the hands of your competition."
—Mike Litman, CEO, Connect To Success, Inc. and coauthor of Conversations with Millionaires

"Dave Lakhani tells you everything you've just got to know about persuasion in this book. It is written provocatively, yet clearly. And it is sure to open your mind while enriching your bank account. I highly recommend it. Fasten your seatbelt when you read it. It takes you on a thrilling ride!"
—Jay Conrad Levinson, "The Father of Guerrilla Marketing" and author of the Guerrilla Marketing series of books

"Dave Lakhani understands persuasion like few do and is able to break the process down so anyone can understand and use it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who hopes to improve their ability to sell, market, advertise, or negotiate."
—Chet Holmes, Fortune 500 superstrategist and author of the Mega Marketing, Business Growth Masters, and Guerrilla Marketing Meets Karate Master sales programs

"Man, talk about persuasive. Dave convinced me to read and review his book, and I don't even like the guy."
—Blaine Parker, author of Million-Dollar Mortgage Radio

"Too few books actually put into practice what they promote. Dave Lakhani breaks the mold with this satisfying, powerful read."
—John Klymshyn, author of Move the Sale Forward

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Praise for persuasion the art of getting what you want ""Dave has exposed the secrets of the most powerful persuaders in the world. This book is a step-by-step guide to changing minds and deeply influencing people in person, in print, on the air, or anyplace else you need to persuade. This book makes persuasion so easy and predictable that it may be the most dangerous persuasion book ever written . . . especially if it ends up in the hands of your competition."" Mike Litman, CEO, Connect To Success, Inc. and coauthor of Conversations with Millionaires ""Dave Lakhani tells you everything you've just got to know about persuasion in this book. It is written provocatively, yet clearly. And it is sure to open your mind while enriching your bank account. I highly recommend it. Fasten your seatbelt when you read it. It takes you on a thrilling ride!"" Jay Conrad Levinson, ""The Father of Guerrilla Marketing"" and author of the Guerrilla Marketing series of books ""Dave Lakhani understands persuasion like few do and is able to break the process down so anyone can understand and use it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who hopes to improve their ability to sell, market, advertise, or negotiate."" Chet Holmes, Fortune 500 superstrategist and author of the Mega Marketing, Business Growth Masters, and Guerrilla Marketing Meets Karate Master sales programs ""Man, talk about persuasive. Dave convinced me to read and review his book, and I don't even like the guy."" Blaine Parker, author of Million-Dollar Mortgage Radio ""Too few books actually put into practice what they promote. Dave Lakhani breaks the mold with this satisfying, powerful read."" John Klymshyn, author of Move the Sale Forward

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From Negotiation to Selling.......2007-09-13

I wish I had this book early in my career. I served as a spokesperson for a negotiating team during an employee/employer contract dispute. The material in this book would have done wonders for me then. Now, I am in sales and "Hello Dave Lakhani"! I love the information on becoming a recognized expert. I have always been a storyteller and Dave's gives some great advice on how to make my stories more powerful. I marked this book up with every color highlighter I have. It goes on my top shelf with all the other books I go back to time and time again.
If you want to build curiosity about your product or service be sure and read "Persuasion: The Art of Getting What You Want".
Larry Kevin
theactionator.com

Persuasion At Its Best.......2007-09-13

This is a fantastic book which is well written, flows extremely well, is clear and concise in its content and message. At the end of each chapter, there is a review and questions to consider. There is no fluff.

This book will identify the differences between manipulation and persuasion and outlines the motives and intentions related to each. If you are in sales, there is great content regarding selling and negotiating. That being said, this is of great value for anyone interested in persuasion.

Dave also covers off how storytelling resonates with people versus sheer statistical data only. This book also refers to persuasion and how it relates to advertising, sales letters as well as electronic media. If you want to become a recognized expert in your field, there is a formula for you to follow as well.

Buy this book, get a pen and paper, be prepared to take a lot of notes, I sure did.

Eliot Hoppe

If you haven't bought it yet it has already cost you money!.......2007-09-10

This book is not just for salespeople wanting new strategies and techniques. This book is for any human being who has a curiosity about how they and how other persuade and get persuaded.

Dave's introduction details the very real differences between Manipulation and Persuasion, how they can be used, how the techniques are used and then he boils it all down to give the reader the answer. INTENT.

A brilliant introduction to what is a fascinating step by step guide finishing with a truly inspired piece of work.

THE PERSUASION EQUATION. I could write for pages about how this can be used, what it is and what implications it could have to so many people from so many backgrounds.

All i will say is that the rice of this book is worth every penny spent and will reward you many time times over.

Excellent

Gary May
Author: SELLING: Powerful New Strategies for Sales Success
www.garymay.co.uk

Valuable Success Tool for All Persuaders!.......2007-09-05

As a social psychologist, I am an avid student of persuasion and influence. I also am a believer that everybody stands to benefit from improving their ability to communicate and persuade (and thereby influence others). Beyond the obvious applications in sales and marketing, this book made me think of numerous persuasion applications for leaders of all types, coaches, professionals, entrepreneurs, negotiators, mediators, teachers, parents, work-at-home moms and others.

Lakhani sets the tone for the book by exploring the difference between manipulation and persuasion. He revisits this important theme throughout the book and even highlights points to remind you how to view a certain situation as a potential victim of manipulation. Persuasion carries an "ick" factor for many and the author helps tease apart the valuable study of persuasion from intentional manipulation.

Some of the most useful guidance provided in this book explores the art of story telling. This was a lesson I learned as a young attorney from an experienced litigator ("What is the STORY you want to tell the jury? You need to get this clear in your head and link all of the evidence together to support this story!") Mastering the art of storytelling will provide you with a competitive edge. Lakhani's detailed guidance in storytelling is a great place to start this work.

Many also will benefit from Lakhani's step-by-step advice on becoming an expert (attaining "guru status") in 30 days.

The book is full of practical advice. Each chapter ends with key review points and a list of success questions. Take time to fully digest each chapter. Use these points and questions to generate ideas and action steps to increase your persuasion skills. Also take the time to examine the separate reference section of persuasion resources at the end of the book, including several helpful web resources.

I highly recommend that you buy this book today. Oh, and be sure to have a highlighter and notebook handy when you sit down to read it. You will find yourself marking the text and taking notes!

Mollie Marti, J.D., Ph.D.
Author, Selling: Powerful New Strategies for Sales Success

the *golden ticket* to persuasion.......2007-08-15

Dave Lakhani's book "Persuasion" is simply brilliant. I've read a lot of books on persuasion and this is one of the most clear, concise and compelling of them all. I was actually surprised by this book because I expected it to trod on the well-worn ground of influence and decision-making that most books on this topic cover. Instead, Lakhani takes a unique perspective and teaches us how to become experts, how to tell persuasive stories, how to arouse curiosity, and how to position ourselves and negotiate to win. His section on story-telling alone made me rethink how I speak to others and how people are truly persuaded. If it's your job to persuade then this book is your golden ticket to doing it effectively. -- Brendon Burchard, author of Life's Golden Ticket. Life's Golden Ticket: An Inspirational Novel

The Art and Science of Business Persuasion: Mastering the Power of Getting What You Want

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Very Funny, Very informative

The Art and Science of Business Persuasion: Mastering the Power of Getting What You Want
Geoff Burch
Manufacturer: Carol Publishing Corporation
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1559723548

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Very Funny, Very informative.......2005-03-16

Aside from needing to ask my British friends what certain phrases meant, Geoff Burch's material is very funny. More importantly his book on the Art and Science of Business Persuasion is very informative.
What I like about this book is the detail in which he covers specific business interactions that we all come across. He explains what customer service is and is not. His experience of work in the corporate world is vast and impressive.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a student of persuasion and influence.

Brent Arnold - Psychology of Persuasion Licensee

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The Art and Science of Business Persuasion, Mastering the Power of Getting What You Want
Geoff Burch
Manufacturer: Carol Publishing Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S6BAFK

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The Art and Science of Business Persuasion: Mastering the Power of Getting What You Want
Geoff Burch
Manufacturer: Carol Publishing Corporation
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBZZVQ

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