Instant rapport with the audience. They are smiling, leaning forward, ready to listen.Fear stops people from public speaking. Everyone wants to be liked, but the pressure gets in the way. So we avoid it.In a speech, presentation, webinar or even a casual conversation, we have just a few seconds to prove we are interesting and valuable. How can we capture our audience’s attention immediately? By mastering our first 20 seconds.We can ...

(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisati...

Almost forgotten by time, tucked away beyond the sight of the passerby, there is a little piece of old England, which was for many years a forgotten wilderness. If it were not for a weather-beaten plaque on the gatepost few would realise that beyond the rusted gates there lies, in unmarked paupers’ graves, 2,861 former patients of the once formidable Menston Asylum. To be admitted to a lunatic asylum in the nineteenth century was fraught with danger, and in many cases meant a life sentence...

During the recessionary period of 2008-9, many organizations followed a business model that was ill-suited to long-term prosperity and strong profits, instead focusing on cost-cutting initiatives in order to survive. Post-recession, there is more optimism around investment, but changing from an entrenched cost-focused strategy can prove to be challenging.Infinite Value offers a value-based business model approach, which author Mark Davies argues is the most effective way f...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the chilling depths of darkness, a malevolent presence lurks, weaving a web of terror and despair. "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark" takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through a realm where nightmares come to life and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur.Emily, our courageous protagonist, finds herself thrust into a world of haunting encounters and sinister reflections. As she unravels ...

Instant audience approval. No fear. No sweat.When we talk, we want to be heard. People guard their time. They ask themselves, "Why should I invest my time and attention to listen to you?" Or, "Why should I believe this message?"Whether it is a speech, a presentation, a webinar or even a casual conversation, we have just a few seconds to prove our value. How can we capture our audience’s instant attention and support? By mastering our first 20 seconds.

Dying is not a right. Government has seized the opportunity to intervene in peoples' lives when end of life issues arise. Without a clearly written statement of medical directives the health system is forced to turn to blind courts and aggressive prosecutors to guide them. In this book are a series of cases confronting those in the last days of their lives. Many of these patients made national headlines in their fight to die with dignity. In one specific case a State forced a hospital to k...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Haunting of Hillside Manor: A Terror Beyond ImaginationFor decades, the old asylum on the grounds of Hillside Manor has been the subject of local legends and tales of horror. And when the Johnsons move into the old mansion, they soon discover that the legends are far more than just stories.As they settle into their new home, the Johnsons begin to experience strange occurrences, from objects moving on their own to whi...

The Fat Zone is the next generation of dieting. Losing weight has moved from the domain of celebrities to one based on science and clinical usage. Rapid weight loss can now be achieved by utilizing carefully chosen foods in the Fat Zone menus. Based on the extremely popular Millenium Diet, the Fat Zone moves ahead of its predecessor with a sharper diet plan allowing a more physiologic approach to weight reduction. This safe, effective and expeditious mode of dieting will be the standard be...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Dark City Murders: A Detective's Race Against Time," Detective James Monroe takes readers on a gripping journey through the investigation of one of the most heinous crimes in the city's history.When a string of murders rocks the city, Detective Monroe is tasked with leading the investigation. As the body count rises, Monroe and his team race against time to identify the killer and bring him to justice.But as the ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Whispered Shadows: Secrets Unveiled" is a captivating mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of Greenwood, a town haunted by its enigmatic past. Amidst the whispers and shadows that cloak the community, a group of individuals led by Amelia and the Guardians find themselves drawn into a web of secrets that demand to be unraveled.As they peel back the layers of Greenwood's history, they encount...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Bright Side of Darkness: Overcoming Adversity is a powerful guide for anyone who has faced challenges in their lives and is looking for a way to overcome them. In this book, you will discover inspiring stories of triumph over adversity, and learn practical strategies for developing resilience and harnessing the light within you.Through a series of 28 chapters, you will explore topics such as embracing the dark, finding purpo...