"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." ~ Charles Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities" In the Dickens' quotation we find a contradiction. How can the "best" be the "worst"? Likewise, most debate coaches have differing interpretations about debating. As a debate coach, I emphasize the practical, namely, you learn to debate, by debating. I dedicate this book to all teachers, coaches, and students worldwide, and especially to the non-native...