Writing for a general audience, Capaldi (business ethics, Loyola U., US) and Smit (a Canadian business analyst) give advice on how to construct a convincing argument in two basic ways. They provide a non-technical introduction to logic and also describe the tools of rhetorical deception, assuming that familiarity with such material will enable the reader to avoid such failings in one's own arguments and refute them in the arguments of others. They also discuss skills useful in face-to-face debates, including nonverbal devices, gauging reactions, and constructing a conclusion. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)