Edited by G M Hall. (Pp 88; £12.95). BMJ Books, 2001. ISBN 0-727-991572-X

• Hall GM
• editor How to present at meetings

We have all attended poor presentations at meetings and most of us have gained our revenge by presenting poorly. In an effort to break this cycle of retribution Hall et al have produced their book How to present at meetings. This text is described as providing “a basic framework around which a proficient talk can be built” and there is no doubt that it succeeds in its aim. This short, clear and humorous book is written by a number of accomplished speakers, each of whom attempt …