Lancaster Simon (150 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Since the 'scientific revolution' of the seventeenth century, a great number of distinguished scientists and mathematicians have been associated with the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Scientific Minds provides a portrait of some of the most eminent scientists associated with the University over the past 400 years, including accounts of the work of three of the greatest figures in the entire history of science, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and James Clerk Maxwell. The chronological balance reflects the increasing importance of science in the recent history of the University. The book comprises personal memoirs and historical essays, including contributions by leading Cambridge scientists. Cambridge Scientific Minds will be of interest not only to graduates of the University, science students and historians of science, but to anyone wishing to gain an insight into some of the greatest scientific minds in history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: New. *NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL*'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication can make the difference between failure and success. When communication goes badly, it's a nightmare. When it goes well, it's the stuff of dreams. In this revelatory and entertaining guide, top speechwriter Simon Lancaster reveals that the secret to great communication lies not in logic alone, but in skilfully connecting with people's deepest instincts and emotions. Through the power of connections, it is possible to transform people's perceptions about almost anything, making the scary safe, the unfamiliar familiar, and even turning a 'no' into a 'yes'. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient rhetoric, Lancaster examines ten powerful connections you can instantly make to change how people think, feel and act. Forget incomprehensible acronyms, mixed metaphors and jumbled jargon; with these connections, you can literally get people's mouths watering, make their hearts race and leave them addicted to your presence. Packed with wisdom, humour and actionable methods, Connect is the ultimate guide to great communication, giving you the power to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why do some people radiate energy when they speak whilst others fizzle outbefore they've even begun? How do some writers make our hearts race whilstothers make us feel like closing the book? Why are some work colleaguesseemingly more influential, or funnier, than others?Top speechwriter Simon Lancaster explains that the secret of brilliantcommunication is all about making connections. Whether in speech or in writing, ata networking event or in an email, at work or at home, the best communicators findways of connecting with their audiences. More than that, they are able to connectthe personal with the universal, the past with the present, the abstract with theeveryday, the visual with the verbal, the moral with the mundane. Like hot-wiring acar, connections are able to bypass logic and access our deepest instincts andemotions, generating an instant neurological reaction.Connect reveals the secret art of making connections in eleven engaging, revelatorychapters. It blends cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient rhetoric and wonderfullyshareable examples from popular culture; and it incorporates exercises to helpwork your own creative muscles, so you can become quicker at making connectionsand finding your own stories, metaphors, analogies and jokes. If you want moresparkle when you speak, more power when you present, more wow when youwrite, then this book will show you the skills to connect with anyone aboutanything, anytime and anywhere. A brand new guide to communicating for success by making immediate and indelible connections: it's How to Win Friends and Influence People crossed with Talk Like Ted. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Speechwriting is the definitive guide to writing a speech, revealing all the tools and techniques of the trade, such as how to win an argument, construct a soundbite and perform on stage. The first part of the book covers the arts of persuasion, argument, story telling and metaphor, providing a solid grounding in the theory of speechwriting, which should appeal to anyone with an interest in politics, communication or language. The second part covers the crafts of editing, soundbites, media manipulation, performance and strategy, giving invaluable practical guidance to professional or aspiring speechwriters. This book combines academic rigour with practical nous, drawing on lessons from Aristotle to Obama. It is the essential guide for anyone who writes speeches, for themselves or others, in politics, PR or business. *Authoritative guide to speechwriting *A riveting read - stuffed full of shocking material on how language can be used to manipulate the masses *Written by a top political and business speechwriter Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Speechwriting is the definitive guide to writing a speech, revealing all the tools and techniques of the trade, such as how to win an argument, construct a soundbite and perform on stage. The first part of the book covers the arts of persuasion, argument, story telling and metaphor, providing a solid grounding in the theory of speechwriting, which should appeal to anyone with an interest in politics, communication or language. The second part covers the crafts of editing, soundbites, media manipulation, performance and strategy, giving invaluable practical guidance to professional or aspiring speechwriters. This book combines academic rigour with practical nous, drawing on lessons from Aristotle to Obama. It is the essential guide for anyone who writes speeches, for themselves or others, in politics, PR or business.

Paperback. Condition: New. *NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL*'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication can make the difference between failure and success. When communication goes badly, it's a nightmare. When it goes well, it's the stuff of dreams. In this revelatory and entertaining guide, top speechwriter Simon Lancaster reveals that the secret to great communication lies not in logic alone, but in skilfully connecting with people's deepest instincts and emotions. Through the power of connections, it is possible to transform people's perceptions about almost anything, making the scary safe, the unfamiliar familiar, and even turning a 'no' into a 'yes'. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient rhetoric, Lancaster examines ten powerful connections you can instantly make to change how people think, feel and act. Forget incomprehensible acronyms, mixed metaphors and jumbled jargon; with these connections, you can literally get people's mouths watering, make their hearts race and leave them addicted to your presence. Packed with wisdom, humour and actionable methods, Connect is the ultimate guide to great communication, giving you the power to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 8.35x5.43x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 288.

Condition: New. 2022. Paperback. . . . . .

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. , . Author: Simon LancasterFormat: Paperback / softbackNumber of Pages: 368Why do some people radiate energy when they speak whilst others fizzle outbefore they've even begun? How do some writers make our hearts race whilstothers make us feel like closing the book? Why are some work colleaguesseemingly more influential, or funnier, than others? Top speechwriter Simon Lancaster explains that the secret of brilliantcommunication is all about making connections. Whether in speech or in writing, ata networking event or in an email, at work or at home, the best communicators findways of connecting with their audiences. More than that, they are able to connectthe personal with the universal, the past with the present, the abstract with theeveryday, the visual with the verbal, the moral with the mundane. Like hot-wiring acar, connections are able to bypass logic and access our deepest instincts andemotions, generating an instant neurological reaction. Connect reveals the secret art of making connections in eleven engaging, revelatorychapters. It blends cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient rhetoric and wonderfullyshareable examples from popular culture; and it incorporates exercises to helpwork your own creative muscles, so you can become quicker at making connectionsand finding your own stories, metaphors, analogies and jokes. If you want moresparkle when you speak, more power when you present, more wow when youwrite, then this book will show you the skills to connect with anyone aboutanything, anytime and anywhere. Paperback.

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