Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations That Sizzle and Sell (Paperback)

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Product Description

Today’s audiences have come to expect presentations that are not only informative, but also innovative and visually exciting. Power Points! shows readers how to create and use stunning PowerPoint graphics and visuals to their fullest, while also speaking with greater eloquence and persuasiveness. Author and persuasion expert Harry Mills reveals how to:

* Captivate audiences with a mastery of graphics, diagrams, cartoons, and photos.

* Speak and present with confidence and style.

* Learn to influence any kind of audience.

* Use the hundreds of professionally designed samples and PowerPoint templates on the companion CD-ROM to add drama to presentations.

* Create dazzling visuals more easily by taking advantage of PowerPoint 2007’s new features.

With these invaluable tips, even the most reluctant speakers can deliver informative, entertaining, and persuasive presentations.

Book Description

Today’s audiences have come to expect presentations that are not only informative, but also innovative and visually exciting. Power Points ! shows readers how to create and use stunning PowerPoint graphics and visuals to their fullest, while also speaking with greater eloquence and persuasiveness. Author and persuasion expert Harry Mills reveals how to:

* Captivate audiences with a mastery of graphics, diagrams, cartoons, and photos.

* Speak and present with confidence and style.

* Learn to influence any kind of audience.

* Use the hundreds of professionally designed samples and PowerPoint templates on the companion CD-ROM to add drama to presentations.

* Create dazzling visuals more easily by taking advantage of PowerPoint 2007’s new features.

With these invaluable tips, even the most reluctant speakers can deliver informative, entertaining, and persuasive presentations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (May 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814474691
• ISBN-13: 978-0814474693
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #446,676 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for creating awesome presentations, September 12, 2007

By	Dr. Robert Karlsberg (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

Whether you're an occasional speaker or a regular presenter, Harry Mills' Power Points! is a must-have for making all of your presentations more compelling.

The book goes well beyond the expected, offering advice and strategies for:
- influencing any type of audience
- structuring your presentation for maximum impact
- selecting visuals that inform and persuade
- delivering your presentation with panache

The book's illustrations are stunning examples of Mills' concept of using visuals to powerfully complement, not compete with, your delivery. The included CD is packed with sample presentations, templates and graphics.

In sum, with Power Points! you'll not only learn how to use PowerPoint more effectively but how to plan, compose and deliver more informative, inspiring and influential presentations. I highly recommend it!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great value, September 4, 2007

By	Commercial Lawyer - See all my reviews

The missing link.Putting to one side the technical aspects of Powerpoint this book cuts straight to the chase on how to make your presentation compelling. If like me you use Powerpoint regularly you will be familiar with the "here we go again" expression. This is a hands on what to do and why.The cd alone with its great templates icons etc is worth the price. If your presentations don't improve it's not the books fault :-)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Focuses on presentations and speeches which add drama and sizzle to business pursuit, September 2, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

POWER POINTS! HOW TO DESIGN & DELIVER PRESENTATIONS THAT SIZZLE AND SELL focuses on presentations and speeches which add drama and sizzle to business pursuits, and pairs insights on PowerPoint with overall tips on public speaking to make for much more than your typical PowerPoint presentation handbook. From using calming techniques to overcome stage fright to adding stories and humor to spice a presentation, every business manager and any involved in making presentations or lending books to business professionals needs POWER POINTS!