Books with author James C. Humes

Turn any presentation into a landmark occasion“I love this book. I’ve followed Humes's lessons for years, and he combines them all into one compact, hard-hitting resource. Get this book on your desk now.”—Chris Matthews, HardballEver wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered over seven feet? Now, you can master presentation skills, wow your audience, and shoot up the corporate ladder by unlocking the secrets of history’s greatest speakers.Author, historian, and world-renowned speaker James C. Humes—who wrote speeches for five American presidents—shows you how great leaders through the ages used simple yet incredibly effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers. Inside, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more.Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln.

With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

During World War 2, Churchill stumbles across a leak of vital information from the UK to the enemy and calls in Commander Jonathan Porritt to catch the mole. Porritt has no leads until Jane, a young British translator, unwittingly gets caught up with a German spy trying to flee the country. Can Porritt use his Special Branch teams in Glasgow, Yorkshire, London and Belfast to rescue Jane and smash the undercover spy organisation before Churchill’s invasion plans get leaked?This deftly plotted, action-packed spy thriller is full of twists and turns. Carefully weaving fact and fiction, it provides powerful and intriguing lessons that still apply in today’s changing world.

With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves." Rather than the dour soul he sometimes appeared to be, Abraham Lincoln enjoyed a fine, often barbed sense of humor as this lively collection of his salty stories, anecdotes, quotes and speech excerpts proves. Also included in this treasury are his famous addresses, a Lincoln time-line, and sections on Lincoln Lore, Gettysburg Gems and Assassination Secrets.

What if a cure for genetic disorders went tragically wrong? What if it was your fault?Dr. Brent Geller, one of science’s brightest minds, dreamt of perfecting human genetics. When his bold new treatment, the Cure, won the $1 billion Merriweather Prize, millions of mothers lined up to protect their babies from disease. Even the president. Their children were called the Perfect Generation.But nobody’s perfect. Not Geller and not his Cure. His failure came at a grievous price. It wasn’t reversible. It couldn’t be fixed. America could only watch as it ran its terrible course.When science failed him, Geller had nothing left to believe in. In one cruel stroke he’d gone from hero to villain. The only thing the world wanted from him was the one thing he couldn’t offer: a solution.Not until many years later does a shocking visit lure him back to the lab. But is he there to cure the Cure or to fix his tarnished legacy?If you like good writing and surprising turns, you’ll love C.P. James’ fast-paced tale of science gone wrong.Pick up The Perfect Generation and learn why this is an author to watch!The reviews are in:“ … a compelling futuristic medical science fiction tale.”“Poignant and powerful …”"Worthy of a screenplay""Not a run of the mill story""Absolutely captivating ..."

During World War 2, Churchill stumbles across a leak of vital information from the UK to the enemy and calls in Commander Jonathan Porritt to catch the mole. Porritt has no leads until Jane, a young British translator, unwittingly gets caught up with a German spy trying to flee the country. Can Porritt use his Special Branch teams in Glasgow, Yorkshire, London and Belfast to rescue Jane and smash the undercover spy organisation before Churchill’s invasion plans get leaked?This deftly plotted, action-packed spy thriller is full of twists and turns. Carefully weaving fact and fiction, it provides powerful and intriguing lessons that still apply in today’s changing world.

Only a few centimeters of graphene separate Dome Six from a deathscape. Why would somebody want to sabotage it?Cytocorp built eight Domed cities to protect America’s best and brightest from a deadly climate event. Once they lost contact with the outside world, their only hope was to survive long enough for conditions to improve. Four generations later, Tosh is still waiting.When critical systems start to fail, mortal fear grips the city. The ruling Authority blames a saboteur, but when the noose tightens around Tosh's family, it's the last straw. Her quest for answers leads her back to the defining event of her life — her parents' mysterious deaths.But truth, like hope, has always been in short supply. Each new layer Tosh peels away only reveals another. Will she uncover the Dome's secrets before it becomes her tomb?Chaos within, death without. This is Dome Six.Dome Six is a high-concept, Earth-based dystopian adventure with influences from genre classics like 1984 and Wool to modern cinema such as Ascension and Westworld. If you like future science, satisfying surprises, and brainy heroes, you’ll devour this fast-paced first entry in C.P. James’ breakout series, The Cytocorp Saga.

What if a cure for genetic disorders went tragically wrong? What if it was your fault?Dr. Brent Geller, one of science’s brightest minds, dreamt of perfecting human genetics. When his bold new treatment, the Cure, won the $1 billion Merriweather Prize, millions of mothers lined up to protect their babies from disease. Even the president. Their children were called the Perfect Generation.But nobody’s perfect. Not Geller and not his Cure. His failure came at a grievous price. It wasn’t reversible and it couldn’t be fixed. America could only watch as it ran its terrible course.When science failed him, Geller had nothing left to believe in. In one cruel stroke he’d gone from hero to villain. The only thing the world wanted from him was the one thing he couldn’t offer: a solution.Not until many years later does a shocking visit lure him back to the lab. But is he there to cure the Cure or to fix his tarnished legacy?If you like good writing, and surprising, yet plausible turns, you’ll love C.P. James’ fast-paced tale of science gone wrong.Pick up The Perfect Generation and learn why this is an author to watch!The reviews are in:“ … a compelling futuristic medical science fiction tale.”“Poignant and powerful …”"Worthy of a screenplay""Not a run of the mill story""Absolutely captivating ..."

With a new introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.