Presentations, Second Edition takes the anxiety out of creating dynamic presentations with a commonsense, step-by-step plan for success. The book starts you off on the right foot by introducing the critical but often overlooked basics of preparation, including how to: Assess the purpose of the presentation Understand the audience Organize the topic for maximum effect Choose the best type of presentation With these essential concepts mastered, you learn how to prepare both the presentation and yourself. This book discusses rehearsals, checklists, and handling challenges-and even the post-presentation evaluation-in a clear and upbeat manner. Presentations is up-to-the-minute with the latest technologies and techniques such as video and computer conferencing, and Web site production so that you can choose the best medium and application for your presentation. A list of resources is included for further reading. AUTHOR: Gary McClain, Ph.D. is the director of research at Sachs Communications Group, Inc., a media consulting and research firm. Dr. McClain has held positions in companies such as Lockheed Martin and OglivyOne.