Have you ever been enthralled by a masterful presenter or trainer? Have you longed to effortlessly entertain & motivate your audience just as they seemed to do? At one time it was considered that such captivating performances were possible only if you were one of the fortunate natural-born" presenters. Now with the application of advanced human communication technologies such as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) & Accelerated Learning everyone can learn to present magically. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional this book sets out to provide you with masterful tips & techniques that could transform your presenting skills. Introducing you to the secrets of many of the worlds top presenters this book explores: how to adopt the beliefs & attitudes of master presenters; how to become calm balanced & centred; how to connect with your audience; how to structure your language for optimum effect; how to handle hecklers; how to use metaphor; how to use gesture to access the unconscious mind of the viewer; how to use & own the stage; how to elicit stares from your audience & anchor them; how to structure presentations to fit everyones learning style; & how to grab the audiences attention
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Praise for the previous editions.. .a wonderfully readable overview of the developmental principles underlying psychodynamic counseling." Jan Grant Ph.D. senior lecturer Edith Cowan University Western Australia " This book is a wonderfully readable overview of the developmental principles underlying psychodynamic counselling. Theories of Freud Klein Winnicott Kohut & others are organized into three broad developmental themes
- dependency autonomy & interdependence & illuminated with rich clinical examples. Jacobs' lucid lively style makes the connection between theory & practice clear & accessible. This outstanding book will appeal to established clinicians as well as students training in counselling & psychotherapy." Jan Grant Ph.D. Senior Lecturer Edith Cowan University Western Australia " Michael Jacobs is a free spirit who roams purposefully in the often contentious world of the rival psychoanalytic traditions." Professor Brian Thorne Centre for Counselling Studies University of East Anglia " An original & reliable approach to the development of personality that every therapist & student therapist should possess. Jacobs one of the founders of psychodynamic therapy & counselling avoids the twin perils of unimaginative meaningless causality on the one hand & indifferent irresponsible reference to fate on the other." Andrew Samuels Professor of Analytical Psychology University of Essex A person's past is ever present from infancy to old age & it always affects the dynamics of therapy & the therapist-patient relationship. Written by one of the most-cited counselling authors in Europe the bestselling The Presenting Past gives practicing therapists & students keen insight into the subject. The theories of Freud Winnicott Klein & others are organized into three main categories: trust & attachment; authority & autonomy; & cooperation & competitiveness. Known for his straightforward & accessible writing style in this new edition Michael Jacobs provides new clinical examples of issues concerning the past as they are presented to clients in counselling & psychotherapy & makes the connection between theory & practice even more seamless. Michael's commitment to explore the value of attachment theory for the psychodynamic practice continues with references to the latest cutting edge advances in this field being written into the text. The book's new structure takes the reader into the main themes more quickly & seeing them in practice in therapy. A series of sessions beginning middle & end is then introduced before we proceed to look at the way past experience influences presenting issues. This is part of the evolution of the book & reflects Michael Jacobs' assertion the development of the text reflects 'the dynamic part of the term 'psychodynamic" & his commitment to draw on his lifetime's experience to enable psychodynamic counselling & therapy to have a truly human face."
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Preserving is a centuries-old way to make the most out of every season stretching the more bountiful months into the sparser ones
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Take a tantalizing food journey with the Soil Association & find out how to create your own delicious preserves
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This title helps you to create delicious preserves every season using ingredients at their peak. Make jams jellies chutneys pickles & relishes from early spring right through to late winter with over 130 seasonal recipes in Preserving Through the Year". From spring's Chunky Courgette Chutney to summer's Blackcurrant Jam & from autumn's Cranberry Jelly to winter's Rhubarb Marmalade you can enjoy a whole year of creating beautiful preserves from ingredients at their peak. Make sure your shelves are always stocked with jars & bottles vibrant with colour & packed with flavour with " Preserving Through the Year". The content has been taken from " Preserving" (9780751303452)." ...

From 1997 to 2011 Mary Mc Aleese has served as President of Ireland & become one of the most popular Presidents Ireland has ever has known. Representing Ireland on the world stage through the highs of the Celtic Tiger & the lows of recent years she has sounded a voice that is trusted & respected & has become one of the finest examples of what Ireland could & should be. Her tenure focusing on the building of bridges creating an inclusive society celebrating all the people of Ireland is mapped out here in a book that will become a touchstone for all those who have lived through these times. ...

The bestselling author of PRESIDENT KENNEDY presents a stunning account of the brilliant & isolated man who destroyed his own ...

The Presidents daughter has been kidnapped by Jewish terrorists. With the world watching Sean Dillon is called in to find her before the Commander-in-Chief is forced to make a decision which could rip the world apart. Twenty years ago a young war hero saved a life & began a passionate affair. Now that young war hero is President of the United States & a souvenir from his past a beautiful daughter that he never knew existed surfaces as the first of many secrets to be kept from public knowledge. But someone somewhere has uncovered the truth. The girl is seized by religious zealots & unless the President complies with their demands her execution is certain. Yet if he gives in the Middle East will ignite in war. He calls in the only men who can help: Sean Dillon & Blake Johnson two notorious specialists who will do whatever it takes to find the Presidents daughter. But with time running out can they get to her before a desperate father makes a truly momentous decision one the whole world will regret? ...

Is she a victim or a heroine? Beth Wilford Avery is the most famous woman in the world. At twenty-one she saves the future President of the United States from an assassins bullet & becomes the perfect candidate for the position of First Lady. Born into a prominent political family Beth knows how to appear poised in public how to smile for the cameras & most importantly how to keep secrets. Until she meets someone to whom she needs to reveal the truth about her life.. . Sharp witty & insightful The Presidents Wife is not only a suspenseful story of a public marriage & private anguish & a telling account of political spin & manipulation it also explores the way certain charismatic women become icons who exercise an enduring fascination in the lives of millions. ...

Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President Francois Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Daniel's thrill at being in such close proximity to the most powerful man in the land persists even after the presidential party has gone which is when he discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit & as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow
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