November 2006 Educate • Entertain • Inspire   

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Nicholas Sparks Joins Lavin Agency Exclusive Roster
His latest novel, Dear John, Debuts This Week at #1 on New York Times Bestseller List

Nicholas Sparks is one of America's true superstar novelists. The author of The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and many other books, Sparks has over 40 million copies of his books in print. They have have been translated into over 35 languages and their movie adaptations have grossed hundreds of millions at the box office.

On stage he is a unique voice, has a knack for great storytelling and an ability to connect with large audiences through the power of words. Call your Lavin Agent today for more information, or click on the link below:


Click here to learn more about Nicholas Sparks For Speaking Engagements


 


Bob Geldof A Huge Hit With U.S. Audiences
Draws Large Crowds and Major Media Attention in Recent Lecture Tour

Nobel Man of Peace Sir Bob Geldof continues to cement his reputation as one of the world's great humanitarians and one of its most commanding speakers. To large audiences—and a swirl of media attention—the founder of Live Aid has been touring America on a speaking tour, addressing public and corporate audiences with his humor, pragmatism and passion. A driving force behind efforts to provide sustainable solutions to world poverty, Geldof delivers stirring speeches that uplift and inspire audiences.

More information on Sir Bob Geldof


Making Sense of The Mid-Term Election Results
Great Speakers to Help Your Company or Association Decipher the Implications of the Vote

The recent sea change in American politics that gave Democrats control of both the House and the Senate was a momentous moment for this country, one that will have widespread ramifications for the business sector. To this end, we present a roster of speakers who can best articulate what this political reshuffling will mean for your company or association.

Eleanor Clift:
Contributing Editor for Newsweek and Panelist on The McLaughlin Group

Ellen Goodman:
Pulitzer Prize-winning Syndicated Columnist

Other Great Speakers on Politics


Flags of Our Fathers Creating Oscar Buzz
Will the Film Version of James Bradley's Bestselling Book Produce Another Award for Clint Eastwood?

Flags of Our Fathers is already being hailed as a potential Oscar winner for Best Picture. Director Clint Eastwood says his adaptation of James Bradley's powerful book was one of the most difficult and rewarding movies he's ever made. Bradley, meanwhile, has become one of the best speakers in the country, getting standing ovations from audiences for his moving and inspirational keynotes.

Watch Video of Clint Eastwood Discussing Flags on CBS News

More information on James Bradley's Keynote Speeches

Contents

Nicholas Sparks Joins Lavin Exclusive Roster

Bob Geldof's US Tour a Huge Success

What Do The Mid-Term Election Results Mean for Your Business?

Great Advance Buzz on Rafe Esquith's New Book

Oscar Whispers for Flags of Our Fathers

Tim Flannery's The Weather Makers Wins Major Literary Prize

Great Advance Buzz on Rafe Esquith's New Book

Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire

Rafe Esquith, who has been called "a modern day Thoreau" by Newsweek, has written an inspiring new book, Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire, which reveals the techniques that have made him one of the most acclaimed educators of our time. A perfect how-to for teachers (and parents), the book will be released in January and is already drawing rave reviews, including a starred review in Publishers Weekly.

Read The Review and an Interview with Rafe

More Information on Rafe Esquith's Speaking Engagements


The Weather Makers Wins Major Literary Award

The Weather Makers

Tim Flannery's blockbuster book on climate change, The Weather Makers, has won the prestigious Lannan Foundation award for non-fiction. In other news, The Weather Makers has just passed one million copies in print worldwide and recently inspired Richard Branson to donate over $3 billion to develop sustainable biofuels.


More information on Tim Flannery


 

 

 

 

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