WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the stage of global influence and leadership, diplomacy is essential. Former Grenada ambassador to the United States Denis G. Antoine acknowledges the essence of diplomacy and shares his views with the release of his new book Effective Diplomacy: A Practitioner's Guide. Effective Diplomacy is a comprehensive guide that provides new diplomats and practicing diplomats with particular focus on diplomats from developing countries represented in Washington, D.C. In fifteen clear and comprehensive chapters, the ambassador guides readers through important protocols and a body of knowledge, drawing upon more than seventeen years of diplomatic lessons learned in his practice of diplomacy in Washington, D.C. and across the USA. It gives insights and introduction to diplomats coming into Washington, D.C for the first time and addresses the challenges faced by diplomats in a post-9/11 era of diplomacy. This book focuses also on how to achieve and maintain effective performance and desired outcomes in their conduct of diplomacy in the USA. Aside from that, it discusses the practice of multilateral diplomacy in the context of the Organization of American States and offers a practical orientation guide for successful practice. For more information, please visit Xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274 today. About the Author: Denis G. Antoine is the former ambassador of Grenada to the United States and permanent representative of Grenada to the Organization of American States (OAS) located in Washington, D.C. The ambassador also served as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Young Americas Business Trust.