|  | Authors: Nancy Duarte, Duarte Nancy
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
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Sales Rank: 2827
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 294
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0596522347
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.452
EAN: 9780596522346
ASIN: 0596522347
Publication Date: August 12, 2008
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 Better communication through less data June 9, 2009
Paul A. Baker (Madison, Wis., US)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Most of us are not trained graphic artists. We don't really know how to produce or deliver effective visual presentations. Nancy Duarte says professional communicators need to learn how to create visual stories that connect with our audience. She explains the 'why' of good design. For example, we presenters should realize that data slides are not really about the data. They are about the *meaning* of the data. That is, a slide's value is determined not by the amount of information it contains, but by how clearly it communicates conclusions and insights.
 Easy to understand, well explained, full of examples - a great book. June 7, 2009
Paulo Leite (Lisbon, Portugal)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book explains HOW should you make your presentation in order to get FULL effect and WHY should you make it that way. It explains all the concepts and challenges behind most presentations, the risks and the questions one faces.
I really enjoyed this book because it explained to me the many mistakes we make and all the preconceptions we have when we think about what a good presentation is.
I've been doing presentations for a long time and I am pretty successful with them. But the truth is all I knew before reading this book was based on intuition and some common sense. This book explained everything I knew and also a thousand more things I did not know.
It has lots of examples and it is very easy to read.
Recommended.
Slide:ology May 17, 2009
Joe Trainer (Texas)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Slide:ology tops my list of titles that have had an impact on me. After only skimming through the book it changed the way I think about and create my training presentations. I loaned it to a co-worker who then purchased her own copy. Two other co-workers also wanted to read it and I have since purchased 12 more copies to give to people throughout my organization. Slide:ology is a quick, easy, interesting and powerful read. I recommend it to anyone who has to create presentations.
Great practical book April 24, 2009
Metodi Mladenov (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I started applying the techniques written in the book while still reading it. My team had to prepare presentation for a offsite that was supposed to set the context for our development over the next few years. Structuring the presentation as described in the book and allowing people to concentrate on the presenter instead on the slides we managed to make the biggest impact among the teams presenting.
This book is great practical guide for every person who plans to present in front of other people. It will teach you how to structure your slide deck, what parts are in abundance and what is necessary; how to chose colors and words and most importantly - how to tell your story.
Unique Perspective April 18, 2009
Glenn Hargett (Jacksonville NC)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
From the folks who did Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" comes the backstory on creating and displaying a message. I'm a fan of Garr Reynolds, Olivia Mitchell, Seth Godin and Cliff Atkinson with homage to Guy Kawasaki. The Duarte's are held in such high respect by these that I had to see for myself. In the book, Nancy Duarte gives examples and teaches through examples of work they have done. It was fascinating and worth the effort. I have to use PowerPoint in a government context, and not all in the book will relate to this use. However, basic storytelling is adaptable to most any message, and I commend this book.
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