Ricardo Montaner is one of the most celebrated artists in the Spanish-speaking world thanks to his endless search for new styles and, at the same time, his firm roots in the romantic ballad tradition. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Ricardo has traveled a road that has taken him to the most prestigious arenas in the continent, from Luna Park in Buenos Aires to Madison Square Garden in New York, from the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City to Teresa Carreño in Caracas.

Although not strictly an autobiography, Lo Que No Digo Cantando focuses on the most transcendent moments and events in the life of its author. Inviting the reader to witness the intimacy of his world tours and concerts, Ricardo concentrates on the experiences that helped shape his personality. He pays particular attention to an incident that took place in a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay, where an encounter with a little boy made a deep impact on how he sees the world.

For more information please visit: www.loquenodigocantando.com

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Lo que no digo cantando, Ricardo’s first book and a long-awaited project from the singer/songwriter, invites the reader to an intimate journey through Montaner’s world travels and the encounters that helped shape him into the man he is today. From a life-changing incident with a boy named Mauricio at a local hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay to the express kidnapping on the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, this book promises to be an unforgettable experience as Ricardo sweeps the reader up into a tour of his most treasured moments across the Americas.

Ricardo Montaner is one of Latin America’s strongest and most seasoned artists. With an unprecedented selection of romantic ballads and a constant desire to pursue new styles of music, this Venezuelan has captured forevermore the hearts of his fans. He has gained worldwide recognition for his humanitarian work as an Ambassador of Goodwill with UNICEF and for his philanthropic work advocating on behalf of children in Central and South America.

No matter how difficult or demanding the venue, be it Mexico’s National Auditorium or New York’s Madison Square Garden, Montaner, a citizen of the world, plants his flag and conquers. Literally millions of spectators throughout the Americas have enjoyed his always sold-out performances as well as his talent and gifts as an artist.

Ricardo is happily married to his wife Marlene and is the proud father of five children: Alejandro, Héctor, Ricardo Andrés, Mauricio, and Evaluna. For more information visit: http://www.officialsite-ricardomontaner.com/

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“Historically, trade shows have played an important role in publishing and bookselling,” Downs said. “Today the communication flow is constant, and we can no longer justify the enormous costs associated with these events.”

“We are also considering additional channel management strategies to support our customers. Our goal is to create relevant plans for each sales channel that will reinforce their business and their relationship with us,” concluded Downs.

Grupo Nelson will continue to be at trade shows where they believe there is a strong return – especially in growing markets, or market share trade shows. An example of this is their sustained participation at the Guadalajara Mexico Book Fair this November, where the publishing firm will showcase its products once again.

Grupo Nelson is the Spanish division of Thomas Nelson Publishers (founded in 1798), leading publisher and distributor of books with emphasis in business, culture, inspiration, Christian life, fiction and family value themes including best selling authors and with massive distribution throughout Latin America and Spain.

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Nashville, TN – “We are all salespeople! Whether we are aware of it or not, we are constantly selling something. Entrepreneurs sharing business opportunities with others, parents persuading their children to adopt the proper values and principles to be successful in life, professionals offering their skills and talents—they are all selling.” This is the main idea in Dr. Camilo Cruz’s new book, Secretos del vendedor más rico del mundo, (Salesman’s Secrets) published by Grupo Nelson.

Selling is not limited to the simple presentation of products, as many believe, but rather it has to do with the way we communicate our ideas, offer our services or introduce our talents and professional skills to others. And though this book is primarily aimed at people involved in sales, it contains universal concepts that are applicable for achieving success in any area of life.

Dr. Camilo Cruz is known as one of the most dynamic and influential writers and speakers in the Americas regarding the topics of human development, successful business enterprise, and leadership. With more than twenty six books published and more than a million copies sold, he is one of the most prolific Latino writers in the United States. His book, La vaca (Once Upon a Cow) received the Latino Book Award as the best self-help book written in Spanish in the United States and has been translated into more than twelve languages.

Entrepreneurs and business executives from companies such as Wal-Mart, Goodyear, AT&T, and Coca-Cola attend his conferences every year in search of ideas and strategies to help them expand their markets and increase their sales.

In Secretos del vendedor más rico del mundo, Dr. Camilo Cruz offers specific strategies and principles for communicating our ideas more effectively, becoming more persuasive in our business presentations, and successfully answering the most common objections from clients and prospective buyers.

Each chapter in the book introduces a vital principle of success in the art of selling: “We Are All Salespeople”; “Time, Our Most Valuable Resource”; “Learning the Success Principles in Selling”; “The Two Stages of the Selling Process”; “Relationship and Manners with Clients”; “Why Clients Don’t Buy”; “When You Talk, Your Whole Body Talks”; “The Benefits of the Product and the Services to the Client”; “The Time to Close the Sale”; “The Sale After the Sale”.

Cruz states: “My objective is for us all to understand that the attitudes, abilities, and skills to be extraordinary salespeople are already within each one of us and that all we have to do is to learn to identify them and decide to develop them. The only difference between the great salesperson and the mediocre one is that the first is willing to do everything that the second won’t. I don’t have the slightest doubt that these ten secrets are the road to a highly productive career in the field of sales.”

To learn more about Dr. Camilo Cruz please visit www.camilocruz.com

Secretos del vendedor más rico del mundo
Dr. Camilo Cruz
Published in Spanish
Available: May 27, 2008
ISBN-13:978-1-6025-5148-0
Price: $14.99
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