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Successful Methods of Public Speakingby Grenville Kleiser
The Floating Press 1919; US$ 5.99You can acquire valuable knowledge for use in your own public speaking by studying the successful methods of other men. This does not mean, however, that you are to imitate others, but simply to profit by their experience and suggestions in so far as they fit in naturally with your personality. All successful speakers do not speak alike. Each man has found certain things to be effective in his particular case, but which would not necessarily be suited to a different type of speaker... more...
Microanalysis of Political Communicationby Peter Bull
Routledge 2003; US$ 158.00This analysis of political speeches and televised political interview in the UK, based on the Annual Party Conferences (1996-2000) and the last five general elections (1983-2001) more...
Be Heard Now!by Lee Glickstein
Broadway Books 2000; US$ 15.99As followers of Lee Glickstein's popular seminars attest, effective public speaking isn't the result of being over-prepared or having a slick delivery. It's actually a creative, interactive process relying on the speaker's natural presence and willingness to be "in the moment." Now Glickstein shares his dramatically successful "transformational speaking" approach, showing that the key to successful public speaking lies in spiritual principles that emphasize self-realization and authenticity. Be Heard Now! teaches you how to: Heal your "inner speaker" and overcome your fear of exposure Project a genuine, personal presence to enhance your overall performance Develop a keen awareness of the audience and benefit... more...
The Easy Step by Step Guide to Giving Confident Presentationsby Brian Lomas
Rowmark 2004; US$ 17.99Making a presentation strikes fear into the hearts of many people. This guide is designed to get the reader through a presentation, if not actually allowing enjoyment. Topics covered in the book include: how to research; how to manage information overload; and how to handle questions. more...
Pros And Consby Trevor Sather
Taylor & Francis 1999; US$ 39.95With topics ranging from censorship of the internet to genetic engineering, this work offers a unique and invaluable practical guide to current controversies, providing material on a wide range of subject areas. more...
The How of WOWby Tony Carlson
AMACOM 2005; US$ 14.95You only speak to them for a few minutes. Make sure it doesn?t seem (yawn) longer. more...
Routledge Dictionary of Literary Termsby Peter Childs
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 34.95Covering both established terminology as well as the specialist vocabulary of modern theoretical schools, this is an indispensable guide to the principal terms and concepts encountered in debates over literary studies in the twenty-first century. more...
Twentieth-Century Roots of Rhetorical Studiesby Jim Kuypers; Andrew King
Greenwood Publishing Group 2001; US$ 115.00An exploration of the conception of rhetoric of 11 key American rhetoricians, through analyses of their life's work. The essays examine the innate mode of perception that guided the rhetorical understanding of the early critics. more...
Lend Me Your Earsby Max Atkinson
Oxford University Press 2006; US$ 22.00The room darkens and grows hushed, all eyes to the front as the screen comes to life. Eagerly the audience starts to thumb the pages of their handouts, following along breathlessly as the slides go by one after the other... We're not sure what the expected outcome was when PowerPoint first emerged as the industry standard model of presentation, but reality has shown few positive results. Research reveals that there is much about this format that audiences positively dislike, and that the old school rules of classical rhetoric are still as effective as they ever were for maximizing impact. Renowned communications researcher, consultant, and speech coach Max Atkinson presents these findings and more in a groundbreaking and refreshing approach... more...
Eloquence in an Electronic Ageby Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Oxford University Press 1990; US$ 24.95The changing style of political speech is closely examined in this wide-ranging study detailing differing perceptions of eloquence since the time of Demosthenes, discussing such topics as the influence of television on the political process and the problems with ghostwriters. more...