I close my eyes now; I loolr back through the years of 1863; I can see my native town in the Berkshire Hills, I can see that cattle-show ground filled with people; I can see that church there and the town hall ...
Provides information on the concepts and theories of public speaking along with a variety of real-life examples and visual explanations.
In this book, champion of public speaking Alyson Connolly takes you step by step through the process of conceiving, crafting, and delivering a high-impact presentation.
With accessible language, helpful sidebars, and wonderful discussion questions, this book is even better than the first edition." --Elizabeth W. McLaughlin, Bethel University, Indiana "I love this book.
Renowned professional public speaker Davidson provides expert insight and professional advice on public speaking. This definitive guide covers every aspect from preparation and execution to inspiring the audience.
One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for everyone.
The highly anticipated Second Edition of this bestselling text features a more inclusive playbook analogy, exposing students to additional arenas—for example, politics, music, and business—to hone their skills and improve their ...
This book illustrates the use of various linguistic devices and persuasive strategies and systematically draws on the various approaches to public speaking and persuasive discourse to present new insights and techniques.
Become a great public speaker by using the author's simple, direct, and tested advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright.
Combining the practical and theoretical, the text teaches students about verbal and nonverbal communication, how to research and present an argument, how to answer arguments, how to develop debate strategies and how to conduct a formal ...
You will receive the exact steps needed to create a speech that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. The book is easy to follow, entertaining to read and uses many examples from real speeches.