“…Aswath Damodaran, finance professor and experienced investor, argues that the power of story drives corporate value, adding substance to numbers and persuading even cautious investors to take risks. In business, there are the storytellers who spin compelling narratives and the number-crunchers who construct meaningful models and accounts. …”

“…And your ultimate success depends on your ability to present ideas and persuade others-quickly, clearly, and concisely. Three minutes is all you need . . . for a lifetime of success…”

“…Along the way, Welsh shows how Freud's arbitrary turnings are themselves wishful, intended to persuade by pleasing the reader and author alike; that his interest in secrets and his self-proclaimed modest ambition are products of their time; and that the book may best be read as a romance or serial comedy. …”

“…On Orthodoxy to Theodosius was written for the emperor, a year before the council met, with the aim of persuading him that Nestorius's sermons were heretical and that his task as leader of both church and state was to ensure right religious observance. …”

“…Écrivains improvisés promis à un oubli immédiat, jeunes débutants à l'avenir brillant ou plumes rôdées ayant déjà fait leurs preuves dans les revues qui comptent, prêtées un moment à la cause de la révolution sociale ; polygraphes frénétiques, paisibles philosophes entichés de fiction et marginaux colériques avec des comptes à régler ; idéalistes purs confiants dans la bonté fondamentale de la nature humaine et propagandistes désabusés persuadés qu'il n'est guère besoin d'espérer pour entreprendre. …”

“…Au fil des pages j’ai donc tâché, de bon gré, persuadé que l’exercice m’était profitable, d’ouvrir ma boîte à outils, de montrer les articulations d’un parcours et les ressorts d’un faire de l’histoire…”

“…Comprehensive coverage of preparation procedures, delivery techniques, and presentation strategies provide you with the tools and knowledge to motivate and persuade your audience. Emphasizing real-world versatility, this unique book delivers methods equally effective to both individual and team presentations. …”

“…Written by an award-winning writer, editor, and speechwriter, this book explains the principles and conventions that help writing achieve its purpose; whether you need to inform, educate, persuade, or motivate, you'll become better-equipped to develop a broad range of communications and literature for investor consumption. …”

“…Les hommes du Moyen Âge croyaient que le monde dans lequel ils vivaient était le théâtre d'un affrontement cosmique entre les forces du Bien et celles du Mal. Ils étaient persuadés que les Puissances surnaturelles se manifestaient a tout instant sur cette terre et intervenaient constamment dans la vie quotidienne de chacun. …”

“…You'll learn how to: Determine which data sources to use for collecting information Assess data quality and distinguish signal from noise Build basic data models to illuminate patterns, and assimilate new information into the models Cope with ambiguous information Design experiments to test hypotheses and draw conclusions Use segmentation to organize your data within discrete market groups Visualize data distributions to reveal new relationships and persuade others Predict the future with sampling and probability models Clean your data to make it useful Communicate the results of your analysis to your audience Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Data Analysis uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep…”

“…It took all his charm, persistence and formidable intellect to persuade the Indonesians to open their doors to him. …”

“…Discover the brain science behind leading people Get inspired by real life leadership stories Use a practical leadership tool kit to become a better leader Learn how to communicate, influence, and persuade others, more effectively than ever before With this book as a resource, you’ll have a new perspective, a new framework, and new tools at your disposal, readily available to guide your leadership. …”

“…As a result, you will apply professional techniques to organizing your proposal effort, outlining a proposal document, and writing RFPs that persuade evaluators to award the contract to you…”

“…And your ultimate success depends on your ability to present ideas and persuade others-quickly, clearly, and concisely. Three minutes is all you need . . . for a lifetime of success…”

“…«El filósofo explica su idea de método, por la cual toda investigación debería retroceder en su propio recorrido hasta individualizar aquello que ha permanecido oscuro y no tematizado» (Andrea Cavalletti, Il Manifesto); «Giorgio Agamben nos persuade de la insuficiencia de cualquier método; la intuición de una verdad no es el resultado del método sino el fruto de la inteligencia» (Franco Volpi, La Repubblica)…”

“…In the rest of the book the task is to formulate and to persuade the reader of the lack of cogency of the standard philosophical objections, including the conviction that it is possible for the animal that I would be if animalism were true to continue in existence after I have ceased to exist, and the argument that it is possible for us to remain in existence even when the animal has ceased to exist. …”

“…En ce sens, il est aussi un philosophe des contre-pouvoirs, persuadé que l'avenir est aux petits troupeaux, aux minorités de choc prophétiques. …”

“…., Boost Contributor “Wilson is a master lion tamer, persuading multifarious third-party library beasts to jump through STL hoops. …”

“…In this practical and relevant guide, you'll learn how to: Identify problems with your content and persuade your bosses it's worth the time and resources to do it right Assemble a stellar team for your content project Prepare your organization for content transformation Make sense of your business environment and understand your audience Align stakeholders on business goals and user needs Set a compass for your content and decide how to measure success Create, maintain, and govern on-strategy content You'll learn how to treat content like the strategic asset that it is. …”

“…The report also highlights the need to persuade the population (and this is not the easiest task) to take on themselves the essential work of eradicating pools, puddles and receptacles where water collects and mosquitoes can breed…”