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,...

A gloriously funny and nostalgic slice of American life and a poignant look at World War II from the perspective of a child far away froom the fighting, but very conscious of the reverberations.

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...