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Here are some of our favorite resources on writing, presenting, PowerPoint, and clear thinking.

MindManager
Mind mapping software. Brainstorm and organize information, projects, presentations, to do's, and more easily and creatively.
The 9 Rules of Showmanship for Presentations by Madeleine Homan Blanchard
GarrReynolds.com Links to lots of additional resources on presenting and PowerPoint.
Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World, by Stuart Diamond. Written by a leading negotiation practitioner and professor (and our former New York Times colleague), Wharton Professor Diamond's innovative model puts persuasive communication ahead of power.
The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, &; Problem Solving, by Barbara Minto. Developed at McKinsey, this powerful methodology can change the way you think, not just the way you write. Taught in companies worldwide, this book is required reading for all management consultants.
Say it with Presentations: How to Design and Deliver Successful Business Presentations, by Gene Zalazny, Director of Visual Communications for McKinsey & Co. Humorous and easy to follow, including a simple explanation of the Pyramid Principle.
Presentations for Decision Makers, by Marya Holcombe and Judith Stein. A comprehensive guide to all aspects of business presentation development and delivery, incorporating the logic-based approach to presentation writing.
Guide to Managerial Communication, by Mary Munter. A clear, concise and practical guide to effective business writing and speaking for managers.
Clear and to the Point, by Stephen Kosslyn. Eight psychological principles for compelling PowerPoint presentations.
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. How to distill the essence of your message in order to make it memorable.
Multimedia Learning, by Richard E Mayer. Research on how to use both words and pictures to maximize retention and understanding.
Get Them to See it Your Way, Right Away, by Ruth Sherman. A practical, common-sense guide to selling yourself and your ideas when and where they matter most.
Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations that Inform, Motivate, and Inspire, by Cliff Atkinson.
www.edwardtufte.com
Ed Tufte's books, which include The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, have won more than 40 awards.
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, by John Medina. How we learn and how to get the most out of our brains.
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, by Garr Reynolds.
The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. This classic reference book is now available online.