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Books on Public Speaking

Principles of Public Speaking by Kathleen M. German; Bruce E. Gronbeck; Douglas Ehninger; Alan H. Monroe
Call Number: PN4121 .E36 2010

ISBN: 9780205653966

Publication Date: 2009-01-15

Principles of Public Speaking emphasizes responsibility, orality, Internet technology, and critical thinking as it encourages readers to see public speaking as a way to build community in today's diverse world.

Here are some books on the principles and techniques of public speaking that you might find helpful.

Public Speaking by David Zarefsky
Call Number: PN4129.15 .Z37 2011

ISBN: 9780205638321

Publication Date: 2010-02-01

This revised edition offers "rhetorical workout" boxes to increase skills development, updated information technology to connect the theories and concepts of public speaking to everyday life.
Advanced Public Speaking by Michael Hostetler; Mary Kahl
Call Number: PN4121 .H67 2012

ISBN: 9780205740017

Publication Date: 2011-10-04

Debuting in its first edition,Advanced Public Speaking: A Leader's Guideis a comprehensive textbook designed to teach, model, and serve as a speech-making reference for upper level undergraduate students.
Well Said! by Darlene Price; Kevin Wilson
Call Number: HF5718.22 .P75 2012eb (ONLINE)

ISBN: 9780814417874

Publication Date: 2012-08-22

Well Said! shows readers how to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their message to the needs of decision makers. It reveals simple but powerful techniques anyone can use to prioritize, organize, and economize their words so that their communications are concise, clear, and - most importantly - convincing.
Say It Like Obama and Win! by Shel Leanne
Call Number: PN4129.15 .L43 2012eb (ONLINE)

ISBN: 9780071802703

Publication Date: 2012-07-10

This book gives you the tools to instill positive change at every level of your organization by teaching you how to: Make a strong first impression, use body language and voice, establish common ground, and gain trust and confidence.