Excellent Book, Practical Advice and Entertaining
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Excellent book full of practical tips and information, but also sprinkled with humor, wisdom and goodwill. Highly recommend!
4630605
Entertaining and practical.  There really is more than one way to approach things.  If you want an edge on your relationship, this is the book for you.  Also look at ISBN # 1582900310 and #1885203829, Lisa Marie Coffey has a lot to say, and it is worth listening to her.  Open your mind, open your heart.
3470584
It is a wonderful read, very easy to follow, full of useful practical tips covering wide range of situations. Even the most experienced presenters will find helpful tips that might give new angles for them or at the least serve as reminders to ensure their performance is maintained at the highest level

Anyone seeking to train others in the skills would do well to have this book as the recommended reading. Thoroughly recommended
268478
Artie's book is practical and based on a wealth of experience; it is well-organized, humorous and packed with plenty of "usable" information for real life and the business world. Highly recommended.
1941341
I am currently employed as a Technology Manager and was looking for advice and ideas on how to improvement my management skills.  What I can tell you is that if you are currently employed in IT management or have aspirations to move up in your career, read this book now!  Useful, real-world advice is given on a range of subjects, all with a dash of humor to go along with it.  This book has really changed the way I approach my job and the results are noticeable.  And, unlike most technology oriented books, this is an entertaining read.  Highly recommended.
1442193
A great book.  I've been guilty of hanging out at the 'all you can speak buffet' but now I'd rather go for 'Michelin Star' communication.  This book offers very clear advice and tips and laid out in a very practical, easy to follow way.  I shall keep it near me on my desk and I'll refer to many times!
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I enjoyed the book and learned from it too. Dave Schwenson has years of experience in the comedy business.  This book helps the reader benefit from his knowledge by offering what only a comedy insider can, lessons learned from a career in the often difficult craft of comedy.  While it isn't a comprehensive guide the book offers practical writing advice that many will find useful.  He presents the information in a conversational and easy to understand way.  Whether you are interested in performing standup, in comedy writing, or in being a professional speaker that uses humor as a means to present a message this book has something for you. I recommend you check it out to hear a comedy pro answer questions from people aspiring to better themselves as writers.
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I truly loved the book and recommended it to my friend a year ago. I loved many aspects about the book. Its pragmatic, concise, well-organized logically, and has many practical examples. I came back to it multiple times as a reference throughout the year. Some of the most beautiful aspects in my opinion are: 1) Johanna's sincere interest in getting the desirable outcome for her audience (get the job), 2) her interest in entertaining the reader during the journey with a great sense of humor, 3) infusing examples from her personal experience makes it even more sincere and authentic, 4) integrating non-traditional advice like career transition advice etc, 5) and finally offering it on many digital platforms with the same price. I found the book overall helpful even in reflecting on my career and life purpose as much as helpful with job search. I also do not recall feeling jaded about any issue while reading the book, which indicates that Johanna had put enough thought in content that seems relevant to everyone, not biased by personal opinion. I had it downloaded on my tablet and on my phone, which is convenient anywhere I go. I also never recall encountering any issues with downloading or viewing the book. Hope you purchase it and you will definitely enjoy it!
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This book is packed full of useful ways to improve almost any career, from landing a first job out of college to getting promoted to CEO.  It's a quick read, illustrating important skills with entertaining and practical examples.  Buy it, read it, follow it ... then thank the author, Michael B. Junge, when you're at the top.

Michael Junge is clearly brilliant and knowledgeable.  In full disclosure, he's also a great friend.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading Purple Squirrel, and expect that it will be rocket fuel that elevates many careers to the heights of success.
1517280
This book is very engaging - flows smoothly and effortlessly for the reader.  The style is also quite entertaining, holding the reader's interest throughout.  I especially enjoyed the explanation of the 6 "stepps" illustrating why things catch on.  I found the "rule of 100" to provide practical guidance for marketing strategy.  If you have a product to roll out or promotion scheduled, read this first!  The advice is invaluable to improving your chances of success.
4871510
Practical, humorous, offering LOTS of solid advice that is fun to read, this book is the best of three highly-recommended guides we recently purchased.  The author covers every topic you have questions about, plus many other topics you may not have even considered.  The book is informative in a down-to-earth way, and you will be entertained while being enlightened.  Besides his own views, Mr. Cohen provides anecdotes from current and/or recent college students.  Every prospective college freshman should read this book before setting foot on campus in the fall.
23559
Great read.  The practical advice is what I enjoyed most, especially becoming a "hyphen-happy lawyer" myself.  I don't see a case that can be made against using plain language.  It's the small things that turn a good brief into a great brief, and this book provides those tips in spades.  I highly recommend dedicating a weekend to read his book.
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The author writes with a frank, tongue in cheek manor that is quite entertaining all on it's own.  This isn't your dry financial/business how to book, it's witty, and, at times, down right filthy-- all while effortlessly educating.

It offers invaluable tips and advice to anyone looking to enter adult/erotic industries.

It gives sound business advice on how to find your particular niche in the market & how to cultivate new business as well as how to keep your long term clients coming back for more.

It covers how to build a professional portfolio, how to establish a presence, as well as how to get started with pricing and billing, and when it's appropriate to advance to more professional prices.  It also covers various hurdles you can encounter when trying to get paid for work, when to ask for payment, what to avoid, and how to present your billing information to ensure smooth transactions.

It covers the practical side of working in the industry with chapters dedicated to questions and considerations you very definitely need to personally confront before beginning the venture.  These are based on the author's personal experiences of dealing with not only clients, but, more personally- with friends and family and the various reactions and complications that have arisen from news that he was working in the adult industry.

It covers "A Day in the Life" and all of the long term effects working in the industry brings about.

And, perhaps, most important of all- there is a fantastic chapter that covers the importance of knowing your legal boundaries, how to stay on top of the ever changing laws, and how to work within them to keep your business safe.  It covers disclaimers, model release forms, and how to deal with questionable content.

Invaluable information for designers- but I'll go a step further- this has VERY sound advice for anyone looking to delve into adult industries in any format, be it artist, producer, designer, or industry pro- whatever field you specialize in there is something in here that will help you establish a sound business model and customer base, how to protect yourself and your work, and how to stand out in the sea of competition.
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I've been a professional funny person for year, and have read DOZENS of books about humor, comedy, and generally improving presentations.  This one is excellent.  Scott has been an motivational humorist for years, and his experience shows in this well-though-out book.  Concrete, actionable ideas, and specific "how-to's" to get on the right track toward a funnier program.

Funny is not easy...but it is teachable and (lucky for us) learnable.  This book is an excellent way to start.

Disclaimer:  I know Scott personally.  He's killed it in the speaking world for years and years and years, and this book is his way of revealing his secrets.  He's a super funny guy.  And happily for us, he's a great writer.

If you want to be funnier;  if you want to a learn from a guy who actually IS funny;  and if you want it fast then you should buy this book.
4367414
I like this book!  Marshall Chiles offers excellent rules for comedy and humor - what to do, and more importantly, what to avoid.

He doesnt just talk about technique, He offers tidbits of wisdom that challenge traditional ideas about humor. For example, Constraint enhances creativity.

He also offers information about how to legally incorporate other peoples material - ie. images, drawings and pictures - and protect your integrity.

Most importantly, he provides exercises that you can immediately put to use. Like any good other, he provides the roadmap, its up to the reader to push the gas pedal and make these ideas work.

Buy this book. Highly recommended.

Michael Davis, author of THE Book on Storytelling
2542013
I really enjoyed this book. As with everything Kevin produces, it's practical and extremely helpful. I can start putting my learnings into practice immediately. It's a fun read because the tone is light and Kevin has a great sense of humor.  I think it's a bit crazy for him to put his real cell phone number on the cover, but I admire him for doing it. I say that with peace and love of course.
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If author Dr. Thomas Bynes wasn't a chiropractor, then it's a sure bet he'd be a stand-up comedian or teacher because this is a thoroughly entertaining book to read about the subject of nutrition and health. As the brother of young Hollywood starlet Amanda Bynes (who wrote the foreword), Dr. Bynes has instead forged a career path that puts him face-to-face with people who need to do something about their weight and health before it's too late. And he does it with solid, science-based techniques that he creatively explains within the pages of this book.

Humorous illustrations accompany some very serious education about the ways you can shed the pounds. Dr. Bynes intersperses his "Thinteresting Trivia" at the beginning of each chapter to let you test your knowledge of diet-related topics with regular "STOP: DANGER AHEAD" notations outlined in shaded boxes so you'll pay especially close attention to what is being communicated there. Generally, it's a startling statistic or fact to back up the claims being made in that particular section to continue impressing the message into your head even more.

Personal stories of Dr. Bynes' patients and their miraculous turnaround will inspire you as you seek to implement this program into your own life. The "Thintastic Tips" located at the end of each chapter also give you a quick wrap-up of the take-home message you should not forget once you are finished reading the book. They are nice reminders to go back and re-read again and again when you need to reinforce and remember what was shared. You'll quickly realize this is arguably one of the most practical books on dieting you'll ever read with concrete example of exactly what you should and should not do. If you need structure, then this is the book for you.

So what is the overall message Dr. Bynes is attempting to communicate about losing weight? Take in smaller portions, eat regularly, journal your food intake, work the plan with all the gusto you can muster, stick with it, chill out about the day-to-day fluctuations, surround yourself with a support team, drink lots of water, choose better snack and dessert choices, healthy fiber consumption, consuming low-glycemic index foods, avoid trans fats, taking healthy supplements, eliminating toxins from your body, getting in regular exercise and more. Unfortunately, though, he also embraces some mistaken conventional wisdom health concepts such as the "healthy" whole grain foods sham, the alleged dangers that come from consuming saturated fat (described as "one of the leading contributors to heart disease") despite modern research to the contrary, cutting your salt intake is somehow doing your body some good, and neglecting the negative impact that sugar-based foods play on insulin levels which wreak havoc on weight and health.

All in all, the book is a mixed bag with both some good and not-so-good information, but overall I think what Dr. Thomas Bynes has written is worthy of closer examination for people who currently show no interest in getting their weight and health back under control. At the end of the day, that's who needs to be reached with the message regardless of the path they take to get there.