Charles Osgood
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Charles Osgood, one of America's favorite news personalities, offers a hilarious compendium of anecdotes from the last seventy years of presidential campaigns.
With anecdotes from Harry Truman to JFK to George W. Bush, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House captures the wit and humor of the campaign trail. Culled from speeches, interviews, press conferences, as well as articles written by and about the candidates-no source is left untapped.
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From beloved broadcaster Charles Osgood, a poignant memoir about one unforgettable childhood year during World War II.
Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack is a gloriously funny and nostalgic slice of American life and a moving look at World War II from the perspective of a child far away from the fighting, but very conscious of the reverberations. With a sharp eye for details, Osgood captures the texture of life in a bygone era.
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For many, the thought of public speaking strikes them with dread and paralysis. This helpful guide aims to take the fear out of public speaking with a straightforward, relaxing style. Former news correspondent Charles Osgood offers practical and humorous advice that can save the day when one is called upon to speak in public. Osgood draws on anecdotes about speakers and audiences for this witty and informative guide, offering tips on preparing a speech,...
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Boswell's Life of Johnson. Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood by James Boswell
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