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How to use humor and other professional techniques to create alarmingly good business presentations.
Customer Reviews:
Useful.......2002-02-04
An excellent book full of immediately useful tips to turn any business presentation into an interesting presention. Trying to put to death the idea that if the presentation isn't boring no one will take it seriously. Tom shows readers that even important topics can benefit by interesting presentations. A must for every business library!
Audiences Love Humor.......2000-10-04
This book will not help you tell jokes. It describes how to make your presentations more entertaining. Tom Antion's secrets on room setup and how to open a speech are worth more than the price of the book. Whether you are speaking to a large group or to a small sales meeting, the tips in this book will help you get your point across.
For coverage, click on Table of Contents in the left-hand column of this page.
Tom Antion is a marketing genius who teaches speakers how to speak and how to sell themselves. A gifted professional speaker, he shares his years of experience in these pages.
As a professional speaker and the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has to get their point across to groups. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.
For anyone who makes presentations, THIS is the foundation........1998-12-17
If any American leader is known for using wit and humor in difficult situations, it is John F. Kennedy. He knew that ANY situation can be made palatable with the proper use of humor. I approached Tom Antion's book (and videotape) with the same skepticism I use in all such purchases and was very pleasantly surprised. Tom has produced a basic reference work that will serve in any situation. I'm sure it would have been in JFK's personal library, just as it is now in mine. In preparing JFK and leadership speeches for delivery anywhere in the world, I routinely consult Tom Antion's reference works. I recommend them in any format as the foundation for a professional approach to communicating with others.
Francis G. McGuire, Director, John F. Kennedy Leadership Series (tm)
A 'must read' for anyone who speaks before audiences........1998-12-11
Wow! Tom Antion did it. "Wake 'em Up! is a masterpiece. This is a 'must read' for anyone who speaks before an audience, regardless of the size. His tips will both keep you out of trouble and guide you toward mastering the art of public persuasion. Be careful, if you do what he suggests, you might start getting 'too many' speaking invitations. -Edwin Richard Rigsbee, Professional Speaker
The only book I'll ever need on making a great presentation........1998-12-08
Wake "Em Up is a complete source for everything you will ever need to know about making a great presentation. Whether you are a professional looking to move to the next level or just need to make a great presentation to your boss this is the book to get. Easy to read. Easy to use. Easy to love!
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In this powerful ebook on CD-ROM, youll discover everything you need to know about getting in the high-paid speaking business.
Tom Antion shows you how he gets paid $5500 per speech and how he gets all of his travel expenses paid by the promoter.
You will love to learn how you can travel to places like Hawaii, Atlantic City, or Morocco, stay in expensive hotels, have all of your meals and expenses taken care of and earn thousands of dollars for just a few hours.
It's a great business, and this CD-ROM will show you everything you need to know to make it happen for YOU!
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Vietnam stands at a crossroads. Located in the geographical center of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a complex mixture of the ancient and the modern. A Soviet-style legacy contrasts with an emerging Western-style market economy. Vietnam is faced with pressing political, social and economic challenges, and yet it is full of hope and potential. Here is a first look at Vietnam in the twenty-first century, a nation undergoing rapid change and opening up to the world. Dr. Mark Ashwill paints a broad picture of Vietnam, past and present, and explores today's defining issues. Readers come to understand how a two-thousand-year history of foreign invasion, occupation and war has deeply influenced the Vietnamese character. The Chinese, French and U.S. Americans have all left their imprint. Yet the struggle against oppression has infused the Vietnamese with a fierce spirit of nationalism and caution in their dealings with foreigners. Building relationships and trust as a prelude to doing business are critical to the Vietnamese, whether at home or abroad. Vietnam Today reveals the most prominent characteristics of the Vietnamese: their energy and drive, the dominance of group over individual and the paramount importance of maintaining harmony. In doing so, Ashwill and his Vietnamese contributor shed light on many sources of misunderstanding between Vietnamese and Western professionals. But for those who are prepared to take the time to get to know the people, to move at their pace, and to learn about their culture and history, Vietnam can be a land of promise and opportunity.
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captures the culture, politics & complexity of today's VietNam.......2007-07-12
VietNam is land full of promise and potential -- yet is faced with pressing political and economic challenges. VIETNAM TODAY provides a valuable picture of VietNam, past and present, and defines the issues and trends of today. It is a very practical guide that captures the culture, politics and complexity of today's VietNam - a nation of 80+ million - the thirteenth most populous country - with the second fastest growing economy.
It is significant to note that more than two-thirds of Vietnamese were born after the last American GI left in 1975. This book describes the 21st Century VietNam where, for the first time in more than 100 years, a generation has grown into adulthood not experiencing war or foreign domination.
VIETNAM TODAY was written for those who will visit VietNam on business, as well as for travelers who come on holiday also who want to know something about the country they are visiting. Furthermore, it should be read by Americans who want to understand VietNam as a country - not the name of a war.
It provides chapters on geography, demographics, politics, economy and business, history, changes since the war, cultural differences and offers invaluable tips for dealing with Vietnamese. It describes how to work with the fact that VietNam is a relationship-based society in which everyone is tapped into a network. It makes the observation that mavericks and lone wolves are likely to fail in making inroads here.
Particularly helpful is Chapter 7, "How the Vietnamese See Westerners." It presents impressions and reflections - positive, negative and constructively critical - from Vietnamese who have worked with foreigners for many years.
Don't let the subtitle "a Guide . ." mislead you into thinking that this book is simply your basic travel book (for that, I recommend The Rough Guide to VietNam and National Geographic Traveler's new VietNam guidebook).
VIETNAM TODAY offers a vivid, compassionate view of a people and a land that captured my heart two-and-a-half decades before Ashwill set foot in the country. It helped provide a context for me to understand numerous things that I had observed but hadn't been able to fully comprehend. This book will not only change the way you think about VietNam, it may cause you to reflect upon how you view the world. That's a lot to get from a travel guide!
Excellent book.......2006-11-22
This book provided an excellent overview of the culture of Vietnam. I'd recommend it to anyone traveling to Vietnam on business or for pleasure.
The best book on Vietnamese culture by a foreigner.........2005-12-26
As a Vietnamese-American living in the US for 26 years, I consider this book one of the best ever written about Vietnam nowadays undergoing great changes. Very insightful,honest, fair,well balanced, non bias and not influenced by,for the better or worse, the American experience in Vietnam. Only a few corrections are recommended for next editions. First the Chams ( not Chans), are a malay group of minorities.The group living in Central Vietnam are mainly hinduist while the other group living in the Delta ( province of An Giang ) are mainly muslim.They never consider themselves as Vietnamese but Chams whose civilization was destroyed by the Vietnamese. The name of the late President of South Vietnam missed the middle name. He is Ngo "dinh" Diem, still highly revered by the majority of Vietnamese overseas. I appreciate very much the fact that the author use the abbreviation HCM City for Saigon instead of the full name which is anathema for many Vietnamese. Very clever and sensitive. The quotation about letting the windows open will let a few flies and mosquitoes flying in is one of the famous quotation of Deng Xiao Ping which changed the history of China. The sub title " a Guide " can mislead a few readers to think that this book is just another touristic travel book about Vietnam ( most of them not well written and superficial). This book is much more valuable and insightful than all the recent books about Vietnam. Congratulations !!!
A unique guide to modern Vietnam.......2005-01-29
Vietnam Today, A Guide to a Nation at a Crossroads is a unique guide to Vietnamese life and history for anyone who is interested in succeeding in a business or endeavor in modern Vietnam. If you are willing to spend a little time understanding the cultural influences on personal and business interactions in Vietnam, this book will be very helpful in your endeavors.
Much of Vietnam Today focuses on cultural interactions between Vietnamese people and Vietnamese and foreigners, especially Americans. It aptly explores the differences between societal expectations and unspoken rules between the two somewhat disparate cultures. Several chapters are devoted to explaining Vietnamese culture and manners in the context of business and society. Anyone working with Vietnamese people or staying long term in Vietnam will find these discussions and examples enlightening.
Book Description
Explore the travel/tourism possibilities of this exotic yet tourist-friendly country
Vietnam Tourism presents a unique ethnographic-semiotic analysis of some of the most important touristic icons in Vietnamese culture. In addition, it offers a firsthand analysis of many aspects of daily life in Vietnam and a semiotic analysis of Vietnam's dominant cultural symbols. A twelve-page photo section brings vibrant images of this unique country to life.
Vietnam Tourism also presents an essential overview of what Vietnam has to offer tourists, looking at the exciting possibilities—and the potential pitfalls—of visiting this extraordinary country. Although Vietnam is a Third World country, it has excellent tourism companies and many wonderful sites—from Halong Bay and Hue to extraordinary temples and beautiful beaches. The book paints a vivid portrait of this country's hidden gems and popular tourist destinations, exploring the problems and possibilities Vietnam faces in developing its tourism industry.
In Vietnam Tourism, you'll find information that is essential for anyone who needs to be "in the know" about this increasingly popular tourist destination. This reader-friendly book will leave you better informed about:
the rapid construction of hotels in important tourist sites: there are now hotels of all kinds—from super luxurious ones to middle-range, three-star hotels, down to very primitive hotels—in most or the country's important tourist venues
daily life in Vietnam's teeming cities, in its religious enclaves, and in its unique rural areas
the meaning and relevance (semiotics) of commonplace objects in Vietnam, including Pho (a traditional soup that is often eaten for breakfast and is found everywhere in the country), conical straw hats, spring rolls, pith helmets, dong (Vietnamese currency), water puppetry, etc.
important sites that tourists often visit, including the Ho Chi Minh museum, Ha Noi, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the unforgettable Cao Dai Cathedral at Tay Ninh, the Mekong Delta, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
images of Vietnam created by travel writers—what the tourist guidebooks have to say, and how they relate to the reality of the author's personal experience in Vietnam
After reading Vietnam Tourism, you (and your students) will have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon. This is an ideal book to read before visiting Vietnam yourself—or recommending/planning a trip for others. The fresh insights it presents will help make any trip to the region more rewarding for the traveler.
Customer Reviews:
tourism in Vietnam.......2007-04-17
If you want to learn more than how to be a tourist, but what tourism means in Vietnam and to its people this is the book for you. Overall this is just an average book. I would recommend it for those perhaps doing a report on the subject, but for the average person planning to visit Vietnam it didn't really meet my needs. Berger does write about personal experiences and what he thinks are important aspects of the country, but the writing is bland and the book is not exceptional in any way I would describe. There are some photographs, both color and black and whites and they do add to the descriptions by the author.
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Vietnam, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Vietnam, including trade and doing business, the Vietnam War, Vietnam History, Operation Tailwind, Energy, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), Agriculture in Vietnam.
This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included reports about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book.
This incredible two CD-ROM set is packed with over 124,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material.
Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.
Book Description
Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Vietnam.
Customer Reviews:
Good review.......2002-01-28
One will be able to peruse this work in an hour or so. Gives good working knowledge of Vietnamese ettiquette and mind-set. Great to have on hand as a reminder of what Vietnamese clients or students will expect from you. Generally accurate. Made me long for the days that I was fortunate enough to teach English to students from Viet Nam.
Short, to the point intro to business etiquette in Vietnam.......2000-10-03
This is a quick, easy read for anyone who wants an introduction to Vietnamese culture, particularly business culture. The clip art in the book looks cheap and the authors could have used tone marks in the Vietnamese vocabulary section. (Vietnamese is a tonal language and using different tones changes the meaning of words.) But, overall it is a useful book for anyone planning a personal or business trip to Vietnam.
A must even for the non-business traveller.......2000-05-30
This is one of the two books I read in preparing for a 3 week stay in Vietnam. The content was right on the mark, and helpful for even this non-business traveler.
A Very Small But Informative Book.......2000-05-13
Since Vietnam has opened its doors to the West, many business are moving their production sites and facilities to this fascinating country. If you happen to be a businessperson in this situation or just a tourist, this book will help you understand your hosts mentality and their way of life. A "Must Read" before you leave, if you do not have a lot of time to read other books which go much more in-depth on the subject.
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D&B Export Guides are your guide to global market and export information on more than 185 countries. For many years these guides have been the ticket to successful foreign trade. Armed with this information, you can enter global markets and minimize payment delays by understanding country requirements in advance. With D&B Export Guides you get the details you need to work successfully in each market: Topics covered include: Trade regulations - licensing, tariffs, value for duty, inspection requirements and import taxes; Documentation - shipping requirements, invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin; Key contacts - foreign consulates and business contacts in the U.S., U.S. contacts abroad and domestic government departments; Transportation - port entry, warehousing, foreign trade zones, shipping restrictions and inland transport; Legislation affecting export commerce - product standards and safety regulations, marking and labeling, consumer protection, government procurement, agency agreements, intellectual property rights; and Business travel. Great care has been taken in compiling the information in these guides which include contributions from foreign embassies and consulates on the latest trade regulations, documentation requirements and import/export procedures. Hundreds of international trade organizations in the U.S. and abroad were also contacted for their input.
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D&B Export Guide: Vietnam
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D&B Export Guide
D&B Export Guides are your guide to global market and export information on more than 185 countries. For many years these guides have been the ticket to successful foreign trade. Armed with this information, you can enter global markets and minimize payment delays by understanding country requirements in advance. With D&B Export Guides you get the details you need to work successfully in each market:
Topics covered include:
Trade regulations - licensing, tariffs, value for duty, inspection requirements and import taxes;
Documentation - shipping requirements, invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin;
Key contacts - foreign consulates and business contacts in the U.S., U.S. contacts abroad and domestic government departments;
Transportation - port entry, warehousing, foreign trade zones, shipping restrictions and inland transport;
Legislation affecting export commerce - product standards and safety regulations, marking and labeling, consumer protection, government procurement, agency agreements, intellectual property rights; and
Business travel
Great care has been taken in compiling the information in these guides which include contributions from foreign embassies and consulates on the latest trade regulations, documentation requirements and import/export procedures. Hundreds of international trade organizations in the U.S. and abroad were also contacted for their input.
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D&B Export Guide
D&B Export Guides are your guide to global market and export information on more than 185 countries. For many years these guides have been the ticket to successful foreign trade. Armed with this information, you can enter global markets and minimize payment delays by understanding country requirements in advance. With D&B Export Guides you get the details you need to work successfully in each market:
Topics covered include:
Trade regulations - licensing, tariffs, value for duty, inspection requirements and import taxes;
Documentation - shipping requirements, invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin;
Key contacts - foreign consulates and business contacts in the U.S., U.S. contacts abroad and domestic government departments;
Transportation - port entry, warehousing, foreign trade zones, shipping restrictions and inland transport;
Legislation affecting export commerce - product standards and safety regulations, marking and labeling, consumer protection, government procurement, agency agreements, intellectual property rights; and
Business travel
Great care has been taken in compiling the information in these guides which include contributions from foreign embassies and consulates on the latest trade regulations, documentation requirements and import/export procedures. Hundreds of international trade organizations in the U.S. and abroad were also contacted for their input.
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Taking in a wide range of international case-studies, this title provides an extensive guide to those countries in a state of economic flux. The author considers issues such as the impact of globalisation on transitional countries.
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Hong Kong, Macau and the Pearl River Delta: A Kickstart Guide for business travelers
Victoria Brooks , and
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Scholars' Guide to Washington, D.C., for Southeast Asian Studies: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam (Woodrow Wilson Center Press)
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