Figuratively Speaking in the Computer Age: Techniques for Preparing and Delivering Presentations

Figuratively Speaking is THE standard for presentations made by scientists at AAPG conventions and conferences. Not only does it help you make a professional presentation,it shows you how to best present the elements of technical graphics, basics of effective slide design, some tricks of the trade, how to computer-generate graphics, design and prepare posters, and gives advise on working with a service bureau. Figuratively Speaking is in full color and even shows step by step examples that don't work, tells you why, and presents effective alternatives.

David M. Orchard is president of Manzanita Alliances, Inc., a Houston, TX firm that provides graphics and writing services to corporate clients. He has a background in petroleum geology.

Barry D. Perow is president of Manzanita Graphics, LLC in Denver, Colorado. His company specializes in presentation graphics, publishing, and electronic media for the oil and gas industry.

Ken Frakes is a communications management consultant in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Torin B Reed is managing partner of Aardvark Imaging, LLP in Denver, Colorado. His company is an output service bureau providing large format and presentation products for a variety of industries.