Teacher's Treasury of Stories for Every Occasion

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[ BRAUDE'S HANDBOOK OF HUMOR
; FOR ALL OCCASIONS
by JACOB M. BRAUDE
\ A fresh and funny arsenal of 1,363 l)rief, bright stories and 2,141
' humorous definitions—carefully cross-indexed to help you find a
> story for any audience and any occasion. Here you'll find every brand of humor including anecdotes that make wonderful use of
i Surprise, Distortion, Incongmity, Impropriety and Exaggeration—
i including stories to illustrate and clarify your ideas—stories that
I move people to action—stories to end a speech with a bang and
: stories to smooth over embarrassing moments. To make this great
j collection even more valuable, the author includes a witty and prac-
'( tical Introduction to Humor that will give you scores of tips on
I making a speech. Here is wonderful help in becoming an effective
f speaker, writer or entertainer—and a great book to "dip into" any
I time.
SPEAKER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STORIES, QUOTATIONS... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Other Valuable Prentice-Hall Books for Speakers
I '
[ BRAUDE'S HANDBOOK OF HUMOR
; FOR ALL OCCASIONS
by JACOB M. BRAUDE
\ A fresh and funny arsenal of 1,363 l)rief, bright stories and 2,141
' humorous definitions—carefully cross-indexed to help you find a
> story for any audience and any occasion. Here you'll find every brand of humor including anecdotes that make wonderful use of
i Surprise, Distortion, Incongmity, Impropriety and Exaggeration—
i including stories to illustrate and clarify your ideas—stories that
I move people to action—stories to end a speech with a bang and
: stories to smooth over embarrassing moments. To make this great
j collection even more valuable, the author includes a witty and prac-
'( tical Introduction to Humor that will give you scores of tips on
I making a speech. Here is wonderful help in becoming an effective
f speaker, writer or entertainer—and a great book to "dip into" any
I time.
SPEAKER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STORIES, QUOTATIONS AND ANECDOTES
by JACOB M. BRAUDE
Over forty years in the making, this anthology of speaking material is especially useful as a ready and lasting source for sparkling anecdotes, over-all themes and outlines of entire talks. Almost 3,000 items represent the cream of the author's 40 years' successful speaking experience. The topics are arranged alphabetically, enabling you to find—easily and quickly—the exact material you want. Here are 1,000 quotations to fit every conceivable speaking topic, 400 easily memorized epigrams and witticisms, 16 helpful, easy-to-follow tips for success in speech making, and numerous other items arranged alphabetically luider 400 different topics. Here are just a few places and events where this book can be used to advantage-Business Luncheons, Employee Affairs, Professional Conventions, Testimonial Dinners, Church and School Meetings, and Civic Functions.
60,000 Copies in Print
TEACHER'S TREASURY OF STORIES FOR EVERY OCCASION
by M. DALE BAUGHMAN
Here is a marvelously complete treasury of stories to use when you talk to parent groups, at conferences, commencements, conventions, community meetings—and of course, when you want to put over a point or ease the tension in a class. It's a great collection of more than 2,000 indexed anecdotes, epigrams, quotations, quips and humorous verses, as well as more serious thought-starters. In all, a big and enjoyable book that adds spice and color to any speaking occasion.
Dr. Baughman believes that "teachers must inspire as well as instruct." He adds, that the day-by-day work of an inspirational teacher is like an underground stream of water which flows quietly along unobserved, but which makes green everything growing above it.
The pages of the TEACHER'S TREASURY OF STORIES FOR EVERY OCCASION abound with inspiring thoughts to help you to stimulate, motivate, enliven and guide students to greater achievements. Never before has a complete treasury been published in which humor and wisdom have been so skilfully interwoven into the complete teaching process.
This sparkling collection of word-tools promotes both laughter and thought, and can be used successfully in classroom teaching at all grade levels. Here you'll find—
STORIES TO ILLUSTRATE AND CLARIFY YOUR IDEAS STORIES THAT PUT ANY AUDIENCE AT EASE
STORIES TO GET OVER A SPECIAL POINT STORIES THAT MOVE STUDENTS TO ACTION STORIES THAT MAKE PEOPLE SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE
STORIES TO SMOOTH OVER EMBARRASSING MOMENTS
Each story is numbered and arranged into liasic categories such as . . . Ambition—Common Sense-Perseverance-Delinquency-Enthusiasm - Humor- Efficiency — Self-Improvement—Guidance - Imagination - Recognition - Accomplishment—and innumerable other topics.
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Also especially arranged for quick, efiEective use, this master anthology has been carefully indexed three different ways, first by SUBJECT; second by AUTHOR AND SOURCE; and third by NAMES AND PERSONALITIES.
The TEACHER'S TREASURY OF STORIES FOR EVERY OCCASION in addition gives you complete details on how to prepare and deliver speeches that captivate and hold audiences. You will find special pointers on how to acquire both the "words" and the "music" to motivate your listeners . . . know when and how to employ your sense of humor . . . practical help on HOW to tell a story . . . how to pace it . . . how to time it . . . and hundreds of other dramatic pointmakers.
More than eighteen years have been devoted to compiling this master treasury of wisdom— from which you can draw everything you need to become an impressive speaker, humorist or simply a person who makes other people sit up and take notice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. M. Dale Baughman received his Ed.D. from the University of Indiana and is currently an Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, College of Education. One of the most popular speakers in the teaching profession, Dr. Baughman is in great demand for major addresses before parent groups, in commencement exercises and other similar speaking occasions. He has gained fame as an impressive and convincing speaker who stimulates his audience wherever he appears.
Dr. Baughman has attracted nation-wide attention for his publications and magazine articles. Noteworthy examples are Iiis "Bonds of Understanding in School-Community Relations," and "Will They be Strangers in Their Own Communities?" In addition, he has served as Director of the Summer Workshop for School Administrators, University of Illinois. He is also a member of the American Association of School Administrators and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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