Clear and to the Point provided exactly the information I wanted and in a way that was easy to use. It is well written, informative, and practical; it can be read as a stand-alone book or used hands-on as a reference tool while creating a talk with PowerPoint slides. The principles in the book are ones that will be familiar to those who've pursued insights into public speaking in other ways; however, the book is outstanding at introducing the topics to the reader as either a refresher or new knowledge. Long-time presenters could use the book as a check on how well they are doing and areas for additional refinement. One key asset to the book is the overview of presenting visual information -- charts, in particular. The examples are clear and instructive. This aspect of the book is unique from other books on public speaking and PowerPoint use that I have browsed. This content plus the concise principles make it a worthwhile addition to my professional collection.

Professor Kosslyn has brilliantly combined clear visual examples with succinct yet deeply insightful text to help you quickly improve your ability to communicate effectively using Powerpoint. A must-have book for anyone making presentations...even if not using Powerpoint!