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Good book because...
This book has one thing that very few quotation books have...more information after it states who stated the quotation.Because what I have found is that most of the times when you read a quotation book, you tend to not know who the person is who stated the quote in the first place.For example, there could be a quote such as, "Racism should not be an excuse to not do the best you can in life." by Malcolm X, (the name of his book), (year), writer.Most of the time, quotations will just have the quoter's name and that's it.This book is definitely more insiteful.

COMMUNICATE YOUR IDEAS BETTER!
Bored with using the same old words, ideas and concepts? Is your audience turned off rather than attentive when you speak? With this book you can talk more effectively to anyone.The quotations offered are clear, direct and can be understood immediately.Robert Torricelli has provided a gem of a collection.He cites Presidents, Kings and Queens, Poets, Writers, Actors, Philophers, Politicans, Military Giants and more.He has creatively grouped them into fifty varied categories in alphabetical order. At a glance, one can find quotes dealing with: - action, age and aging, the arts, courage, education, fate, global affairs, honesty and trust, individualism, justice, love and friendship, the media, past, present and future, peace, politics, poverty, progress and change, race and ethnicity, religion and faith, science and technology, unity, urban affairs, war, youth.Every home should have this book on the family shelf for easy access. My favorite quotesare: "there is nothing permanent except change".-- Heraclitus.-and -"When I was young, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not!" - Mark Twain.

Easy reference - good material
There are good points and bad points with this book.One of the negative things I noticed is that it has plenty of white space in each section, where more quotes could have been added.It does make it easier to read, but when you're someone who has to give speeches on a regular basis, your search for the perfect quotation may not come to fruition.However, out of all the quotes the book possesses, the material is excellent and very usable.Another downside is that the book is a little pricier as compared with other quotation books on the market.You may be able to find one for the same price that has double, or even triple the amount of quotations.

The book is broken down into categories; from Leadership, Environment, to Presidents.The categories are very high level, so if your looking for a specific category, you may not find it.

Out of the last 3 speeches I've given, I've used 2 quotes from this book.All and all, it's a good book...Out of all the quotation books I browsed through at the bookstore, this one took the prize.Besides all the negative points I mentioned, I have no regrets for purchasing this book.It's simplicity and ease of navigation definitely makes it a great addition to any speaker's library.

A great book to own ...
Senator Torricelli's book is a rare find - a very well thought out book that covers a wide expanse of quotations from hundreds of people.The book is presented by categories (life, liberty, etc.) in a simple manner that makes it easy for anyone to use.It is an excellent reference tool for writing and speech preparation - and would make an great gift to anyone who loves history or politics!

Quotations for Public Speakers
Senator Torricelli has garnered a remarkable anthologyof quotations from a broad range of topics. Each topic, from justice to the media, is valuable and matters in today's neoteric society. He has arranged them in a style that is simple and efficient. All this makes "Quotations for Public Speakers" a delightful reading for everyone and anyone.However, this book is most effective for use in presentations.One can find quotes to vitalize or add emphasis to any speech.It is a very worthy addition to any library. ... Read more

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This innovative English as a Second Language (ESL) textbook helps advanced English Language Learners develop conversation skills and improve fluency by sharing experiences, reflecting on their lives, and discussing proverbs and quotations. The ESL book includes 45 thematic chapters, over 1400 questions, 500 vocabulary words, 250 proverbs and American idioms, and 500 quotations. Designed for both adult education and intensive English language students, the conversations deepen critical thinking skills and speaking skills essential to success in community college and university programs. Compelling Conversations has been used in classrooms in over 40 countries, is recommended by English Teaching Professional magazine, and enjoyed by thousands of English students. ... Read more

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Informative, fun and conversational
Being originally from the Republic of Georgia I have used many ESL books to learn English and so far CompellingConversations has been the most exciting, fun and informative. The quotes, proverbs and questions provided under each unique topic were super fun to go through andvery helpful as a conversational tool. I enjoyed the topics relating to free time and would have loved to seen even more questions on art and photography. Compelling Conversations is an awesome book that makes the process of learning English natural and entertaining.

A book this world needs now
There are so many things to enjoy about Compelling Conversations, I don't know where to start. The beauty is, open the book to any page, and you CAN start. On this rapidly shrinking planet, where English is becoming, more and more, the lingua franca of business, Eric H. Roth and Toni Aberson have created an ESL workbook that reminds us first, as the best teachers do, of our humanity. Quotations span the globe from Buddha to Woody Allen; topics are universal, from pet peeves to falling in love. Questions are thought-provoking ; there's space for notes and fun exercises to do on your own; you'll find quirky, confidence-building reminders like "Make good mistakes". I have yet to find a page that doesn't make me smile and feel grateful to be alive. If you teach English as a Second Language, if you're a student of English--or someone who speaks it already and is looking for the perfect icebreaker for classes, workshops and coffee tables, wrap your hands around a copy of Compelling Conversations.

A great resource for conversation classes.
I found Compelling Conversations to be a great resource when planning out my conversation lessons. The idea of using quotes and proverbs to generate discussion is very good and accessible for all levels of second-language learners. I came to rely on quotes quite heavily later on when designing my own lesson plans. Thumbs up to Eric for producing such a great resource book!

Creative, Superb Book
Here are these two instructors of ESL to adults who have written this wonderful, erudite and fun book for use in the classroom and I wonder how to get all teachers of ESL to adults to know about it, buy it and use it. Many wonderful approaches to be used in the classroom are given, including proverbs to be used in discussion groups in the classroom, arresting quotations that encourage thinking and use of vocabulary and ideas galore generally organized into the book.

With about twenty-seven years of teaching ESL to adults in New York City in adult education and in graduate school of an educational institute and of writing curriculum for my own classes and for a broad range of ESL classrooms, I have never come across such a helpful book that is also so much fun to have for use in the classroom. I would have been proud to write this book and I would be happy to use it in a classroom and recommend it wholeheartedly even though I did not, in fact, write it.

Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics- An Engaging ESL Textbook for Advanced Students

A must buy!
Very interesting book that is great read from cover to cover. This book is good for both teaching and simply enjoying for thought provoking ideas.Learning can be fun and interesing with compelling conversations!! ... Read more

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This is the short edition of Familiar Quotations. This is * not * the full edition. ... Read more

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Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli. A lively collection of classic zingers from the mouths and pens of authors. "Who's better at being nasty than writers on other writers?"--The New York Times Magazine. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and WRITER'S DIGEST BOOK CLUB selection. Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli ... Read more

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I'm keeping it!
I was almost happy to see how little this terrific book sells for; now I get to hang on to my copy of it! How can so many book readers resist "over 400 put-downs, backbites, & civil leers from the poisoned pens pens of great writers"? Snap it up!

This Book is Screamingly Funny! (Catty, Yes--but Funny!)
James Charlton's marvelously wicked collection of the cattiest, sharpest, wittiest criticisms of writers by writers is a hoot!The book is chocked to the brim with quote after quote of brilliantly crafted--if barbarous--quips about some of our most celebrated writers.If you've ever wondered what was so great about a particular author, you're not alone!

You'll laugh a lot (and often wince) when you read this book.There's hardly a dull quotation!

A good book
It's a good book for the people who like Anne Rice. ... Read more

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Companionship, love, labor, even survival--animals offer all of these and more. In Praise of Animals honors the animals in our lives. In this unique collection, Edward Searl has gathered poems, prose, blessings, chants--tributes of all kinds, ancient and modern. He explores the varied topics of pets, wildlife, stewardship, ecology, evolution, and the spiritual connection among all creatures.

In Praise of Animals is the ideal gift for animal lovers of all kinds--from those who work with animals to those who are welcoming a new pet or grieving the loss of one, to nature lovers in general. Perfect for animal-blessing ceremonies and other rituals that honor the animal kingdom.

* Inspiring selections culled from a variety of sources, ancient and modern. This collection features poetry and prose from across the ages and around the world and includes passages from fiction, science, and children's literature.

* From pets to wildlife, an anthology unlike any other. Offers selections on mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, work animals, and more.

* Edward Searl is a seasoned minister of other successful collected anthologies on such topics as birth, marriage, and death. ... Read more

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The heartfelt words of support and praise contained within the pages of this impelling collection will bring happiness and serenity to anyone on the road to recovery. Writings by a variety of authors, philosophers, and noted healers offer comfort and hope, while encouraging perseverance and self-acceptance. Whether you are recovering from an illness, a past experience, or some habit you are trying to break, these reassuring writings will bolster your spirits and help you to rediscover the person you are truly meant to be.

The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment. ... Read more

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Perfect for anyone going though any type of hardship
This book was helpful for getting over a breakup, and years later helped me with the death of a friend. I have passed it along to others in the same situation and they said it has given them comfort. ... Read more

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Quotations from J. R. R. Tolkien, Thomas Jefferson, LucilleClifton, William Shakespeare, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Carl Sandburg,Langston Hughes, and many others illuminate words for each letter of thealphabet, and Peter Malone's exquisite illustrations for them are inspired.This enticing alphabet book is sure to delight the minds and excite theimaginations of young and old alike. ... Read more

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Wonderful, delightful book for children and others who read
When Pumpkin looks up at me with his great, long-lashed eyes and says, "Again?" (Pumpkin is 14 months old), I am grateful for Tobias' wonderful book.This book stands up to repeated readings with grace andaplomb.(Good for adults as well as kids.)Such a dreamy, evocative,intelligent selection of quotations, placed so beautifully one can forgetit's an alphabet book and just enjoy the ride.

A unique look at the alphabet
Every time I think I've seen everything that can be done with an alphabet book, something truly unique comes along. This little gem uses quotations from a wide range of people, celebrity and non-celebrity to 'illustrate' an alphabetical list that will appeal to children. From animal and book toyard and zoo, this is a new kind of alphabetical book, enhanced byillustrations that are 'out-of-this-world.' ... Read more

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Poetry and prose from across the ages and around the world describes the journey from adolescence to adulthood. An indispensable tool for bridging ceremonies, bar and bat mitzvahs and coming of age celebrations of all kinds. Suitable for parents, teachers and clergy, and a wonderful keepsake for young adults. ... Read more

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Sages Through the Ages
Unseemly as it probably is to review a work in which I, myself, am quoted, I can't help myself, a combination of pride, shock and ego having overshadowed my better angels.

Coming of Age: a Treasury of Poems, Quotation and Readings on Growing Up, edited by Edward Searl and published by Skinner House Books (an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations), has to be one of my favorite anthologies in which my work has been done the honor of being included.

A tidy size for toting along anywhere, don't let the petite dimentions of this important volume mislead you. It is chock full of meaningful tidbits by marvelous writers beside whose valuable contributions to the annals of literary history my own paultry work must surely pale by comparisson.

Nevertheless, Mr. Searl has done me an unspeakable honor for which I will always be grateful: to have included my thoughts alongside those of such notables as Kahlil Gibran, Anais Nin, Virginia Woolf, Robert Fulghum, J.D. Salinger, D.H. Lawrence, George Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Wolfe, Walt Whitman, James Michener, Joseph Campbell, E.B. White, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Frost, Edgar Allen Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Vachel Lindsay, Albert Schweitzer and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Pretty impressive company in which to find one's self, eh? Even Aristotle, Shakespeare and Proverbs are quoted within these richly packed pages.

I feel confident anyone picking up a copy of this small volume of great breadth will find something of value within. It's the type of book in which readers might want to underline striking passages, then refer to them again and again amid moments of impact throughout their lives.

Ideal for both thinking adolescents and young adults, as well as for the loved ones trying to guide them into adluthood without losing their own hard-won perspective, Coming of Age is (rather understandably) a garrie keyman recommended reader.



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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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W022017

Comprises v. 1 and 2 of the four volume work. The third and fourth volumes were published as "Volume II" by Thomas Bradford in 1796.With a half-title.

Philadelphia : Printed by William W. Woodward, Franklin's head, no. 36, Chesnut Street, 1795. [8],273,[3]p. ; 12° ... Read more

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Practical, enjoyable and reinforced by score s of playful illustrations, this book makes learning about t he variety of English fun for younger readers. ' ... Read more

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Taken from sources as diverse as Diana, Princess of Wales to the Bible, this guide contains over 1000 quotations to heighten or illustrate any speech. The guide is arranged into over 200 themes plus name and keyword searches which make it accessible and easy-to-use. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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W015325

Translation by Lucy Peacock of Ducray-Duminil's Lolotte et Fanfan.

Baltimore : Printed for Thomas, Andrews, and Butler, no. 184, Market Street. By Warner and Hanna, Harrison Street, 1799. 215,[1]p. ; 12° ... Read more

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This treasury of quotations contains pearls of wisdom designed to help anyone trying to find the perfect quote for a speech or a gift for an executive. ... Read more