Writing and delivering the perfect speech or presentation is not rocket science but neither should it be underestimated. Speech Writing for Every Occasion offers a simple, practical guide to preparing, writing and delivering speeches to a wide range of business, family, media and other events. As well as weddings, after-dinner and business presentations, this book also covered more unusual occasions such as charity events, fund-raising, funerals and media interviews. Speech Writing for Every Occasion has been written by leaders in their own fields who are seasoned in the art of keynote,...

Another Day in the Life is an eclectic collection of stories that touch upon family or close personal relationships. Whether comic, quirky or tragic, each story is beautifully written and perfectly encapsulates each author's thoughts and emotions. This collection of 27 original stories includes accounts of a young life in 1970s Belfast, of being arrested for murder and the aftermath of a serious car crash. There are also thoughtful, quirky and light-hearted stories such as a hair-raising encounter with Hitler's barber, the marriage proposal from hell and the house with a room that later...

In this groundbreaking guide First De Sales has delved deep into the interior of Africa and the Middle East to experience a cuisine that is often ignored in more traditional books. Presented here are recipes from each and every part of Africa and the Middle East, some of which will be familiar while others are appearing in print for the very first time. From the exotic, such as Tanzanian kachumbari, to the more familiar kebabs and tagines, in here is everything you need to experience the flavours of Africa and the Middle East in your own home.