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	Pistols to Press: Lessons on Communication From an FBI Agent and Spokesman	by Jeff Lanza Jan. 18, 2012	$9.99	35125 words	Sample 10%
	Pistols to Press is about Jeff Lanza’s career as an FBI Special Agent and his transition to one of the Bureau’s most widely recognized and effective spokesman. The delightful anecdotes - how he dealt with likes of Larry King and Connie Chung - provide powerful lessons to help the reader become a more effective communicator.
	How to Manage Your PR	by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012	$2.99	2695 words	Sample 20%
	Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Manage Your PR. In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Define your need for PR, (b) Approach the media and sell your story, (c) Come up with new ways to reach your audience and (d) Format your press release.
	PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter's Guide	by Jeff Domansky Nov. 06, 2011	$9.98	53301 words	Sample 15%
	Having trouble finding a real PR job? PR job openings are up 93% and social media openings grew by 307%. Get tips on resumes, online portfolios, social media networking and best PR jobs sites. Learn how to build a personal job search strategy that will help you find and win a job in public relations whether you're a student, PR pro, journalist or business person looking to succeed in PR.
	The Hummingbird Effect: A Journey to Confidence	by Bob Danzig Nov. 03, 2011	$0.99	12399 words	Sample 15%
	You deserve a confident life. Bob Danzig, who taught The Confidence Course at the University of New York City for seven years, has infused all the key tools to enhance your confidence into a warm, memorable fable – the Hummingbird Effect: A Journey to Confidence.
	One Dish Wonder: A Simple Recipe to Manage Communication Risks	by Juat M. Koh Oct. 10, 2011	$7.99	9116 words	Sample 15%
	Everything is about communications. There is nothing that we say or do that does not have a communication implication and outcome. Written for busy CEOs, leaders and senior executives, One Dish Wonder is peppered with vital points and anecdotes that offer simple yet compellingly valuable advice on managing communication risks. An indispensable guide for anybody in business.
	Secrets of Great Public Speakers Exposed!	by Dale Beaumont Sep. 16, 2011	$19.95	83067 words	Sample 15%
	Would you like to dramatically increase your confidence and successfully communicate you message to large groups of people? If so, this book takes you up-close with fifteen of the best speakers that make hundreds of thousands of dollars ever year from their craft. Now you can discover all of their insider secrets and how you too can conquer your fear and become an exceptional public speaker!
	December 2011 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 14, 2011	$2.99	2792 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during December 2011, this is a single month version of the 2011 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during December 2011.
	December 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 14, 2011	$2.99	9108 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during December 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during December 2012.
	November 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 14, 2011	$2.99	10045 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during November 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during November 2012.
	October 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 13, 2011	$2.99	12022 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during October 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during October 2012.
	September 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 13, 2011	$2.99	10591 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during September 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during September 2012.
	August 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 13, 2011	$2.99	8373 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during August 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during August 2012.
	July 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 12, 2011	$2.99	8505 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during July 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during July 2012.
	June 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 12, 2011	$2.99	9761 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during June 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during June 2012.
	May 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 12, 2011	$2.99	11898 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during May 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during May 2012.
	April 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 12, 2011	$2.99	11647 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during April 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during April 2012.
	March 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 12, 2011	$2.99	10216 words	Sample 20%
	Covering the annual, monthly, weekly and daily events occurring during March 2012, this is a single month version of the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar. This LEEP Single is created for bloggers, marketers and journalists who need to know the holidays, events and historical dates occurring during March 2012.
	February 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 11, 2011	$2.99	9885 words	Sample 20%
	The February 2012 LEEP Single includes well over 100 holidays, events, dates and observances occurring in February 2012 organized chronologically, visually, by length, alphabetically and in 40 subject categories. Created by a media veteran (journalism, publishing and marketing) for bloggers, editors, marketers, writers, PR professionals and advertisers.
	January 2012 Event, Editorial and Promotional Calendar, LEEP Single	by Laura D Lewis Sep. 11, 2011	$2.99	9219 words	Sample 20%
	The January 2012 LEEP Single includes well over 100 holidays, events, dates and observances occurring in January 2012 organized chronologically, visually, by length, alphabetically and in 40 subject categories. Created by a media veteran (journalism, publishing and marketing) for bloggers, editors, marketers, writers, PR professionals and advertisers.
	How You Can Become a Great Speaker!	by Karen Murray Aug. 25, 2011	$8.99	5775 words	Sample 15%
	Great speakers are made, not born. Success leaves clues. This author is not only a public speaker but has studied and researched the best of the best to find out what separates them from the ordinary successful speaker. It is not difficult to dramatically improve your presentations, but each area of this book should be focused on and put into action.
	23 Ways To Market Your Business Online	by Felicity Walker July 21, 2011	$8.99	14546 words	Sample 10%
	Learn important things you need to be aware of when marketing on the web. Check out ways to reach new customers, plus get your existing customers to spend more money with you - and do it more often! Learn about : - your website & how to leverage off it - what social media is and why you need it - getting your website noticed plus lots of great ideas for marketing your business online.
	The Real Deal...Public Opinion, PR, Advertising	by Harvey Radin June 18, 2011	$9.99	16412 words	Sample 15%
	A quick read loaded with profound, entertaining, even irreverent insights about public opinion, PR and advertising. What you need to jumpstart your career in PR and mass communication.
	2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional Calendar	by Laura D Lewis May 17, 2011	$9.95	66492 words	Sample 5%
	Created specifically for journalists, publishers, media planners, business owners, PR and marketing professionals the 2012 Event, Editorial & Promotional calendar contains over 2200 holidays, events, promotions, historical dates and religious observances arranged visually, alphabetically, chronologically and by category. Includes link to download 21 X 32 printed calendar for walls.
	Standing Naked At 10 Below... Exposing Your Product In The Media	by Todd Edwards May 14, 2011	$6.99	18334 words	Sample 15%
	Imagine standing naked at 10 below. Feeling frustrated, stressed and helpless; not knowing what to do next in today's difficult economy. That's how most feel, especially when they're trying to get their product or company exposed into the mainstream media. They want to, but just don't know how. I take you on a step-by-step journey and show you how to be your own PR pro without spending a dime!
	Dealing with grumpy editors (a media survival guide)	by Dan Kaufman May 13, 2011	$4.99	18767 words	Sample 30%
	Want to write press releases that will actually get read by editors? Do you wonder why your existing press releases and media pitches aren't being successful? This book is written by an editor with over 17 years' experience on magazines and newspapers. It doesn't pull punches when it comes to what does - and what doesn't - work when pitching ideas to grumpy editors.
	The 10-Minute PR Checklist - Earn the Publicity You Deserve	by Mark Coker May 07, 2011	$5.99	7919 words	Sample 30%
	This brainstorming checklist helps entrepreneurs and business managers leverage the power of public relations to earn better press coverage. Learn how to plan and implement a more effective public relations strategy.
	Promotion and Public Relations: The Dynamic Manager’s Handbook Of Alternative Ways To Build Your Business	by Dave Donelson March 31, 2011	$0.99	6193 words	Sample 10%
	You don’t need big advertising budgets to create awareness for your company. Solid public relations techniques, promotions that attract media attention, even self-managed speaking tours and sports team sponsorships can generate attention, convey your message, and put you at the top of the customer’s mind.
	Five Secrets of an Exceptional Leader	by Stan Toler March 31, 2011	$4.95	24267 words	Sample 10%
	Leading is tough work. Anyone who has tried it for as long as I have knows. Leading well is even more difficult. To become an exceptional leader is one of the greatest goals in life, so your influence is one of excellence and of lasting impact.
	Do Not Cold Call	by T.A. Smith Feb. 02, 2011	$0.99	11092 words	Sample 20%
	Do Not Cold Call is a paradox in that it teaches you how to make that critical first contact in such a way that your customer doesn't feel like they are being solicited. This approach is far less stressful for the sales person, more personable for the customer and far more successful for the company's sales numbers.
	The Good, The Bad, The Spin: Collected Salvos on Public Relations, New Media and Journalism	by Bob Conrad Dec. 04, 2010	$4.99	17538 words	Sample 15%
	By Bob Conrad, PhD, APR. An examination of the shifting landscape between public relations, journalism and new media. The Good, The Bad, The Spin looks in detail at the current state of the news media, the public relations profession, crisis communications practices, science and emerging social media technologies.
	Media Power: Will you be ready when the media call?	by Geoffrey X Lane Nov. 20, 2010	$3.99	7126 words	Sample 20%
	Will you be ready when the media calls? If you use the guidelines in this book you will be prepared and save time, money, stress and get better results by using these proven media tips. Geoffrey X Lane has been coaching people in personal communication, media relations and presentation techniques for 25 years. He was presentation coach for Canada's successful 2010 Winter Olympic Bid.
	101 Presentation Tips by Geoffrey X Lane	by Geoffrey X Lane Oct. 13, 2010	$3.99	8003 words	Sample 20%
	You will save time & money by using these essential 101 Presentation Tips. These proven tips will allow you to feel confident and on track while presenting - and you will have more impact upon your audience. Geoffrey X Lane has been coaching people in personal communication, media relations and presentation techniques for 25 years. He was presentation coach for Canada's 2010 Winter Olympic Bid.
	Getting Coverage, an Insider's Guide to Effective Media Relations	by Rex Evans Wood Aug. 27, 2010	$0.99	17798 words	Sample 30%
	Most people are unaware of their potential for media coverage. Getting Coverage begins with a methodology for developing that potential. It continues with tips on contacting the media and working with the media. It concludes with a section on handling a public relations crisis. This handbook is ideal for anyone wishing to have a better understanding of local and regional media relations.
	Bang! Writing with Impact	by David Bowman July 20, 2010	$6.67	20612 words	Sample 15%
	BANG! Writing with Impact is THE guide for writing with impact. Don't waste your time on books that spend pages and pages on how people have used strategies, the reason why impact is important, the history of writing, or similar meaningless information. Bang! is for people who have work to do. This book tells you how to do exactly what you are trying to do: make your readers pay attention.
	Top Secrets for Using LinkedIn to Promote Your Business or Yourself	by Gini Graham Scott April 27, 2010	$3.99	29947 words	Sample 10%
	This book provides a step-by-step guide to use LinkedIn to promote your own business or yourself to get more clients or work. Chapters include creating a powerful profile and presence, making connections with other members, using recommendations, joining and starting groups, finding answers and asking questions, deciding on the best strategy, and assessing your campaign.
	How to Get Free Publicity	by Linda McDermott April 05, 2010	$0.99	19818 words	Sample 20%
	Every business, organisation or venture needs some kind of publicity. If you’re a speaker, trainer, sales person, self-employed or a committee chair, the proven tips in this book can save you thousands in advertising dollars. For a simple way to sort out your strategy, this practical, fun book is a must.
	Trash Proof News Releases	by Paul Krupin Nov. 12, 2009	$4.99	70676 words	Sample 15%
	Trash Proof News Releases is a tool designed with one specific goal – to get you publicity in your target media that achieves a return on investment that rivals and even exceeds your best marketing. It offers media everything they need to run with the story using you and the resources you’ve arrayed and meet their needs in today’s fast paced environment and ever changing technologies.
	Top Secrets for Doing Your Own PR	by Gini Graham Scott Nov. 10, 2009	$2.99	28950 words	Sample 10%
	This book will help you do PR through promotion, publicity, networking, and social media. Chapters include launching your PR campaign, approaching the press, creating your press materials, using a website or blog, sending press materials to the media, handling follow-up, timing and keeping track of your PR, using e-books, networking at events, using the social media, and assessing your campaign.