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"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 11
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"A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all while wearing a smile. But when she meets the incorrigible Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elitist private school, Leela can't stand him. Unfortunately, he'll be competing in the state league, so their paths are set to collide. But why attempt to tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? The situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, though, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 9
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Eleven-year-old Ava Andrews has a Technicolor interior with a gray shell. On the inside, she bubbles with ideas and plans. On the outside, everyone except her best friend, Zelia, thinks she doesn't talk or, worse, is stuck-up. What nobody knows is that Ava has invisible disabilities: anxiety and a heart condition.Ava hopes middle school will be a fresh start, but when Zelia moves across the country and Ava's Nana Linda pushes her to speak up about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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One of William Shakespeare's most farcical comedies, "The Comedy of Errors" is notable for its use of mistaken identity to achieve a slapstick comedic effect. Ripe with the bard's characteristic word play, the comedy concerns the lives of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated shortly after their birth. The play begins by the elderly Syracusian trader Egeon relating the back-story of his family. When Egeon was young, he married...
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Unlock the Power of Your Voice and Conquer the Stage!
Do you feel your heart pounding and your hands shaking every time you're asked to speak in public? Have you ever dreamed of captivating an audience with your ideas and stories, but the fear of public speaking holds you back? It's time to break those chains and unleash your true potential!
Speak Out Loud: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking is more than just a guide; it's your personal mentor...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Themes: Adapted Classics, Low Level Classics, William Shakespeare, Fiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Timeless Shakespeare-designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original play. These classic plays...
7) Speak With No Fear: The Essential Guide to Public Speaking, Learn Strategies and Useful Tips on H
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Speak With No Fear: The Essential Guide to Public Speaking, Learn Strategies and Useful Tips on How You Can Present and Speak in Public With Confidence
Whether you need to talk in class or a team meeting, or maybe you need to present in front of a big audience, there really comes a time in your life when you need to speak in public from time to time. Some people are terrified of the idea because they feel they will just be humiliated in front of...
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Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language are too limited. "The 30-Minute Shakespeare" is a new series of abridgements that tell the "story" of each play from start to finish while keeping the beauty of Shakespeare's language intact. Specific stage directions...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language are too limited. "The 30-Minute Shakespeare" is a new series of abridgements that tell the "story" of each play from start to finish while keeping the beauty of Shakespeare's language intact. Specific stage directions...
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A step-by-step handbook that teaches readers to find the extraordinary stories tucked deep within them to make a difference in the lives of others-and to get paid-as a motivational speaker.
THE MESSAGE OF YOU begins with a simple belief, that your greatest speech already exists and that it has already been delivered in front of a live audience masterfully and powerfully by you. Best-selling author and international comic, Judy Carter sets out to...
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How to Give a Speech: Unlock Your Inner Orator and Master the Art of Public Speaking
Embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to captivate any audience with confidence and finesse. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to polish your speaking skills or an aspiring speaker preparing for your debut, this audiobook is your comprehensive guide to becoming a captivating and impactful communicator.
From conquering stage fright...
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A Guide to Public Speaking for Success: A Guide on How to Harness the Power of Words and Learn to Speak with Impact
Unlock the key to unlocking your potential as a masterful speaker and unleash the full power of your words. Whether you're a business professional, student, or aspiring speaker, this audiobook is your comprehensive roadmap to becoming a confident and influential communicator.
From conquering stage fright to crafting powerful narratives,...
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Unlock Your Speaking Potential Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: How to Give a Speech and A Guide to Public Speaking for Success
Are you ready to unleash your inner orator and captivate any audience? Dive into the "Unlock Your Speaking Potential Bundle" – a dynamic audiobook duo that will empower you to master the art of public speaking.
How to Give a Speech:
In this first audiobook, "How to Give a Speech," you'll discover the secrets to crafting and delivering...
14) As You Like It
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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As You Like It (1599) is a comedy by William Shakespeare. As You Like It was probably inspired by Thomas Lodge's Rosalynd, Euphues Golden Legacie (1587), a story based on "The Tale of Gamelyn," a Middle English romance. For its deconstruction of traditional gender roles and depiction of homoeroticism, As You Like It remains an important and frequently performed play in Shakespeare's oeuvre. "All the world's a stage, / And all the men and women merely...
15) The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence: How to Project Confidence, Conviction, and Authority
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Whether in a meeting or a presentation, a watercooler conversation or a formal speech, a leader's most important job is to.
Your idea may be groundbreaking. The potential profits might be exhilarating. The time to act may be right now, but if you're not able to craft and deliver a clear message that doesn't lead the audience to gain your perspective, that can be the difference between your pitch being transformational and becoming forgettable.
Executive...
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¿Te gustaría dominar el arte de la persuasión, expresarte con elocuencia y ganar cualquier debate? Imagina poder influir en las mentes y los corazones de las personas con tus palabras, cautivando a audiencias de todo tipo y defendiendo tus ideas con convicción. La oratoria y los debates son habilidades esenciales en la vida cotidiana y en el ámbito profesional. Vivimos en una sociedad cada vez más compleja, diversa y cambiante, donde la comunicación...
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Are you an author or creative preparing for success? Do you want to learn to speak effectively in front of an audience?
All successful creatives have to speak and present in public, whether that's at a festival, on a podcast or radio show, or as part of earning multiple streams of income.
But you don't have to be like Tony Robbins, bouncing around on stage with a booming voice and larger than life personality.
You just have to be you and tell your...
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The unparalleled classic on speaking with confidence and power now in a special condensed edition.
Here is Dale Carnegie's master class on how to speak so that people listen, available in a compact edition. If you want to deliver effective sales presentations, influence clients and customers, and speak persuasively on any topic, Public Speaking to Win! is your key to success. You will discover:
-What REALLY grabs your listeners' attention.
-How to...
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The communicatThe communication and leadership secrets of Jeff Bezos and how to master them, from the bestselling author of Talk Like Ted.
Jeff Bezos is a dreamer who turned a bold idea into the world’s most influential company, a brand that likely touches your life every day. As a student of leadership and communication, he learned to elevate the way Amazonians write, collaborate, innovate, pitch, and present. He created a scalable model that...
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This workbook covers a 10-step process to plan, practice, and rehearse a presentation on any business topic. You'll review techniques to identify your audience, purpose, and main message. You'll strategize about ways to include all necessary information and eliminate unnecessary details. You'll practice how you'll carry yourself as you speak and also practice asking and answering questions. All the book's techniques can help you build confidence and...
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