Reading list for Feb-2011

Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery
Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

The little BIG things: 163 ways to pursue EXCELLENCE
I'm a big fan of Tom Peters and Tom's has had a very big influence on me. I have read all his books (and most of the books he recommends). This book is similar to the previous ones in content, style and presentation. These 163 nuggets started in his blog and has taken a grand shape. It talks and enlightens about everything under the sun. The BIG book is divided into chapters on Crisis, Opportunity, Resilience, Connection, Attitude, Performance, Work, Initiative, Leadership, Networking, Talent, Innovation, Learning, Design etc., for easy navigation. Its going to be fun to read and digest all these nuggets.

The Power of Less: The Six Essentials Principles That Will Change Your Life
Though we are surrounded by what we want, our desire to keep and still get more creates a pressure that we cannot tolerate. But we do not need to 'keep up with the Joneses'. The flip side of our society's growth is that we can choose what to accept, and what not to accept: what to keep, and what to lose, joyfully and consciously. With this handbook of simplicity, Leo Babauta shows us: why less is powerful; how to know what you want, and what you need; and, how to choose what is essential, and clear out the rest. With "The Power of Less", you will be able to start a complete shift from wanting everything to needing nothing, be able to live your life simply without compromise, and discover that though we cannot have everything we want, we can obtain anything we will ever need. With this book, you will find how to go through life not carefully, but carefreely.


The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent: Living the Art of Allowing
This leading-edge book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, is about having a deliberate intent for whatever you want in life, while at the same time balancing your energy along the way. But it’s important to note that the awareness of the need to balance your energy is much more significant than goal-setting or focusing on ultimate desires. And it is from this very important distinction that this work has come forth.




Thank you very much,


RamP!
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