Charles Osgood
Author
Pub. Date
c1988
Description
For many, the thought of public speaking strikes them with dread and paralysis. This helpful guide aims to take the fear out of public speaking with a straightforward, relaxing style. Former news correspondent Charles Osgood offers practical and humorous advice that can save the day when one is called upon to speak in public. Osgood draws on anecdotes about speakers and audiences for this witty and informative guide, offering tips on preparing a speech,...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Formats
Description
One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry for help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. Good thing since as it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home. Unfortunately for Horton, this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors. They refuse to believe that anything could survive on the...
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
Includes the early days of the conservation movement (1864-1910); the early days of the U.S. Forest Service, when it had to invent the tools and policies needed to manage public lands (1911-1940); around World War II, when the agency shifted from a stewardship role, caring for the land, to the role of production, fulfilling postwar demands (1941-1970) (This was the time when the multiple use concept was put into action, and also the time when conflicts...