Synopsis
Practical advice on everything from making the bed to shaking hands to flirting, all from experts in their fields.
and more.
"A talented cast of readers dispenses advice with just the appropriate tone."
—Audiofile
A "Cliffs Notes for life," this practical guide features 100 original essays by leading experts from around the world who offer their unparalleled insights into how to perform everyday tasks, from remembering names to ironing a shirt. It features both the famous (like Suze Orman) and the lesser known (like the head groundskeeper at Fenway Park).
Hear a range of experts: everyone from Donald Trump (negotiating) to Stephen Covey (managing your time) to Debbi Fields (baking great cookies). Let Ira Glass teach you how to tell an interesting story, and Larry King explain the art of listening.
The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do brings together the best of the best, offering the world's most valuable advice. Includes:
Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Kathy Smith Brew coffee Cecile Hudon Read a Newspaper Arthur Sulzberger Jr. Shine Shoes Sal Iacono AKA the Sole Man Manage Your Time Stephen R. Covey Give and Receive a Compliment Mary Mitchell AKA Ms. Demeanor Negotiate Donald Trump Listen Larry King Tell a Story Ira Glass Deliver Bad News Dr. Robert Buckman Balance Your Checkbook Terry Savage Save Money Suze Orman Understand Your Pet Warren Eckstein Remove a Stain Linda Cobb AKA The Queen of Clean ® Do Laundry Heloise Paint a Room Bob Vila Read Aloud Cory Booker Hit a Tennis Ball Jennifer Capriati Build a Fire Jim Paxon Tell a Joke Howie Mandel Be a Good Houseguest Amy Alkon AKA the Advice Goddess Flirt Susan Rabin Plan a Wedding Darcy Miller Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies Debbi Fields Smile for the Camera Katie Fordand more.
"A talented cast of readers dispenses advice with just the appropriate tone."
—Audiofile
"Short, pithy, and often tinged with humor."
—Library Journal (A "Best Audiobook" Pick)
". . . a 'listener friendly' collection of easy pointers . . . which receive fine narration by Paula Parker and others."
—Library Bookwatch
"Listeners will be able to dazzle friends and family with their newlyacquired expertise. Highly recommended for public libraries."
—Library Journal
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About the Authors
RICK ADAMSON's voiceover credits include industrials and commercials for radio, television, and audiobook recordings, including The Secret and Younger Next Year.
SAMANTHA ETTUS is founder and president of the talent and brand management firm Ettus Media Management, which develops and hones personality-driven brands. Her syndicated column, "Celebrity Assets," appears in newspapers throughout the country. She is a highly sought after speaker and has appeared in a number of national media outlets, including "The Today Show," Fox News, CNBC, CNN, ESPN, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Us Magazine, and USA Today, among others. Samantha holds a BA in Social Anthropology and an MBA, both from Harvard University. She resides in New York.
PAULA PARKER is an award-winning audiobook narrator. Off Broadway she has worked with the Public Theatre and has appeared in various regional productions as well.
JEFF WOODMAN originated the title role in Tennessee Williams' "The Notebook of Trigorin" and won the san Francisco Critics' circle Award for his performance in "an Ideal Husband" In addition to numerous Off-Broadway credits, his TV appearances include Law & Order, Sex and the City, and Cosby. His more than 200 audiobook narrations has earned him numerous awards, including a People magazine "Annual Top Five" citation and a spot in AudioFile magazine's "Top Fifty Voices of the Century".
Reviews
This book can change the way you live your life. A talented cast of readers dispenses advice with just the appropriate tone. Individual articles such as "How to Listen," "How to Paint a Room," and "How to do Laundry" capture the recognizable voices of experts like Larry King, Bob Vila, and Heloise. This is a book that can be enjoyed in one session or used as a reference when one needs just the right advice on how to do everything one should know how to do. R.O. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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