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Businessperson, teacher, student, sales managerjust about everyone is called upon occasionally to say a few words. When that situation arises, turn to this volume to find speech-openers that command instant attention, poetic pieces that set a mood, or entertaining illustrations from life and literature that will add poignancy to any presentation. Organized by subject heading, and featuring a detailed index, A Complete Treasury of Stories for Public Speakers is extremely reader-friendly. This title, originally published in 1974, is available on-demand only.

Immediately after their release from captivity in Vietnam, veteran broadcast journalist Rowan set out to discover how the POWs were able to survive their long years of physical and mental torture. In this important book, he presents twelve gripping interviews with the true heroes of that era: Navy Lieutenant Commander John S. McCain, Marine Corps pilot Ernest Brace, and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm, among them.McCains words from thirty-plus years ago foreshadow the direction his life has taken: I feel that I have at least found what I want to do in life, which is to make a contribution to the betterment of this country, whether it be in or out of the military. I have lost a lot of personal ambition, and its been replaced by an ambition to make a contribution rather than to do something to improve my own status. I feel that Im much better for the experience that I had. "Solid reporting by a solid reporter"-Dan Rather.

This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its initial publication, Rabbi Lamms book is divided into the following chapters:-From the Moment of Death to the Funeral Service -The Funeral Service and the Interment -Mourning Observance of Shiva and Sheloshim -Year-Long Mourning Observances -Post-Mourning Practices and Procedures -Special Situations -The World Beyond the GraveThe Jewish Way in Death and Mourning has been praised by scholars and laymen alike for its presentation of the traditional point of view in modern psychological terms. The hardcover edition of this title, originally issued in 1969, is available on-demand only.One of the ten best Jewish religious books of the year. --The New York TimesAn essential book for libraries. --Library Journal