Becoming a successful public speaker is an acquired talent. Those who suffer stage fright or who don't speak well may believe that they can do nothing to become commanding communicators. They are wrong. Take Ancient Greek statesman Demosthenes. As a youth, he had such a severe speech impediment that people would mock him whenever he spoke. To cure himself, Demosthenes practiced giving speeches with pebbles in his mouth. Eventually, he became one of the classical world's greatest orators. Anyone can learn to become a strong speaker and communicator. One good way to do so is to read Karen Berg's new book on powerful communication. getAbstract recommends this book to anyone who must speak clearly and persuasively to others. Today, that includes just about everyone.

Set in 15th-century England, this timeless classic narrates the story of a boy who faces the odds in order to restore his family's honour. Pyle has beautifully captured the aura of the medieval period with his colourful descriptions. The book, with its emphasis on bravery and honour, is moralistic and entertaining at the same time. Highly recommended - especially for young readers!