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Discusses ways to overcome the fear of public speaking, and includes advice for identifying the cause of anxiety, how to practice and prepare, and learn to speak "off the cuff" with an audience.

Offers information and advice on building effective communication skills, emphasizing the role of content, delivery, and state in face-to-face conversations, public speaking, e-mails, phone and video conferences, and more.

Explains how great leaders throughout history have used simple yet very effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers; includes examples from historical speeches.

Based on intensive study of the most popular TED Talks, offers guidance on creating presentations that inspire, discussing such topics as crafting a story, mastering the delivery, and refining the design.

Discusses ways to effectively use elements such as persuasion, meaningful language, and humor in public speaking and writing.

Provides over 130 stories and anecdotes that reflect the humorous side of school life.

Analyzes the speech given to the nation by President Jimmy Carter on July 15, 1979, during which he issued a warning that the people of the United States were suffering from self-indulgence and a crisis of faith, and examines the reasons why the speech, which was initially well-received, ultimately led to Carter's downfall.

Discusses physical and mental preparation for public speaking including preparing a speech, improving voice and diction, controlling stage fright, using props, and practice techniques.

Presents a step-by-step guide to confronting and overcoming social anxiety and shyness, providing information on understanding the problem and making plans for change.

Educational and entertaining lesson-based learning supplement based on the award-winning Standard Deviants teaching style.

Arthuro's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.

Contains the unabridged texts of eighty-three speeches by Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr.

On cover: Oratory--Oral interpretation of prose--Oral interpretation of poetry --Extemporaneous speaking-Serious dramatic interpretations---Humorous dramatic interpretations--Special occasion speeches--(etc.

Explains how you can control the symptoms of stage fright while turning to your advantage the excitement and adrenaline rush that are part of the syndrome.