Public Writing

Your First Government Contract introduces the small business entrepreneur or new public sector account executive to the world of government contracting. Scott introduces the reader to what to expect with their first opportunity, the government procurement cycle, industry terminology used, and winning strategies for proposal writing. Starting the book with essential vendor registration, Scott quickly transitions to why some companies succeed in government contracting while others do not, marketing to public agencies, types of government customers, contracting vehicles, how offers are ...

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive...

The Clarity Code: How to Communicate Complex Ideas with Simplicity and Power Are your ideas brilliant—but sometimes buried under too many words? Do you find yourself overexplaining, losing your audience, or struggling to make technical or complex topics resonate? The Clarity Code is your guide to breaking through the fog. Communication coach Diane Windingland distills decades of experience helping leaders, professionals, and subject-matter experts transform complicated messages into clear, compelling communication. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Simplify without dumbing down Use ...

Stop Writing New Books! How to Find and Profit from Books Already Written and Available on the Public Domain By Gerry Marrs Unlock Hidden Literary Treasures. Build Passive Income Streams. Publish Without Writing a Word. Why reinvent the wheel when the world’s greatest books are already written—and legally yours to use? In this groundbreaking guide, publishing entrepreneur Gerry Marrs unveils a startling truth: the fastest, easiest path to publishing success doesn’t require writing anything new. Instead, it lies in the vast, overlooked world of public domain works—a goldmine of ...

Business and communications coach Erin Weed shares her radical system to uncover your own operating system in order to bring your full self, work, and communications into crystal-clear alignment. Erin Weed is a coach and CEO who has helped hundreds of speakers around the world find what drives...

Confident Communication can make the difference in your job, your business and your life. In this book you will discover how to: • MANAGE the fear of public speaking • Melt the “plastic person” and become AUTHENTIC • Learn how to PRACTICE your speech without having to memorize it all • Transform your IDEAS into speeches quickly • Discover powerful speech STRUCTURES • Learn time-tested RHETORICAL DEVICES to create memorable phrases • “Find the Funny” and effectively use HUMOR • Develop DYNAMIC Openings and closings • Create engaging STORIES that will keep an ...

Listeners are in the driver’s seat as Driver Doug takes them through a typical day as a transit operator of a trolley coach. He describes the operator’s duties and the typical transit passenger rush that he witnesses and addresses potential problems, such as overcrowded cars, lost tourists, luggage, and transit malfunctions to help riders deal with such hassles. Know where to stand and how to pay for the fare. Thank you for riding!

A clear, practical, first-of-its-kind guide to communicating and understanding numbers and data—from bestselling business author Chip Heath. How much bigger is a billion than a million? Well, a million seconds is twelve days. A billion seconds is…thirty-two years. Understanding numbers is...

When the Moment Comes - Find the Words That Truly Matter With Bonus AI Assistant to help craft a heartfelt Eulogy - Struggling to find the right words to honour someone’s life? - Feeling nervous about speaking publicly at a funeral or memorial? - Want a compassionate Christian guide that helps you speak with faith, grace, and confidence? Delivering a eulogy is one of life’s most sacred responsibilities. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or facing this for the first time, Eulogy Writing - What to Say When Someone Dies offers the emotional and spiritual support you need to speak with ...

Modern policing demands more than physical readiness—it requires strong cognitive skills, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and professional communication. Conquer the Police Officer Exam is a complete and structured guide designed to build the mental, ethical, and observational foundations of effective law enforcement service. Through clear and steady explanations, this study guide helps future officers understand the mission of policing, the responsibilities of public trust, and the mindset needed to perform with integrity and confidence. The book explores the human side of ...

"Inspired by his podcast of the same name, this combination memoir and informational text is narrated by its author with sincere emotional investment and subtle humor." -- AudioFile Magazine A moving portrait of depression, from the host of the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression "This...

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist. Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good...

Go behind the scenes with John Feinstein as he tells for the first time the full story of how the 2002 U.S. Open Championship came into being—how a public course was transformed into one of the most difficult and surprising in the tournament's history, and how the greatest golfers in the world...

Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking is your essential guide to transforming anxiety into confidence and discovering the power of your own voice. This book addresses the fears, hesitations, and self-doubt that hold so many back from effective public speaking. With a blend of psychological insights, practical exercises, and real-world examples, it leads you through every stage of becoming a confident, compelling speaker. Whether you’re presenting in a boardroom, delivering a speech at a wedding, or pitching an idea, this book gives you the tools to speak with assurance, clarity, and impact. ...

The Essential Einstein: Public Writings presents a rich selection of Einstein's humanistic writings drawn from a diverse array of materials he sanctioned for publication during his lifetime. Distinct from previous collections, this incisive book presents previously excerpted works in their entirety, including key articles, lectures, and speeches.

Are you ready to finally pass the PELLET B and start your law enforcement career with confidence? Do you feel nervous about the CLOZE section or struggle with reading comprehension speed? Have you been studying on your own but still can’t seem to raise your practice test scores? Are you worried that test-day pressure might stop you from performing at your best? You’ve got the drive to serve. Now you need the right system to prove it. Most test-takers fail the PELLET B not because they’re unqualified — but because they don’t prepare strategically. Many waste time with scattered ...

John Feinstein returns to golf and the most crucial tournament of every golfer's life: the PGA Qualifying School. It is the tournament that separates champions from mortals. It is the starting point for the careers of future legends and can be the final stop on the down escalator for fading...

A unique and significant guide to selling more books through personal appearances and online interviews, brimming with information and resources as well as tips and ideas from nearly two dozen author-speaker professionals.The most powerful tool in your book promotion toolkit is your personality. The fact is that personality sells books.

What if you couldn't speak clearly—and became history's most excellent wartime communicator anyway? Winston Churchill was born with a severe speech impediment. His "s" sounds came out slurred. He struggled with "r" sounds. He stuttered. Classmates mocked him mercilessly at school. Yet this boy who couldn't say "rabbit" clearly would become the voice that saved civilization—and win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Communicate Like Churchill reveals the extraordinary transformation through verified accounts and Churchill's own words: The childhood mockery that taught him to prepare more ...

The moving, playful memoir of Hans Rosling, Swedish statistics mastermind, researcher extraordinaire and author of the global bestseller, Factfulness, with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund This is a book that contains very few numbers. Instead, it is about meeting people who have opened my...