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Multi Media Public Speaking Training
'Audience Centered' seems to be an obvious off-shoot of the teaching styles, that have become hyper-popular over the last decade or two, that claim to be 'Student Centered'. Is it just a buzz word, or is there something in it? As another reviewer points out, Audience Centered public speaking dates back at least as far back as Aristotle.
The Sixth and Ever Better Edition
You can't say that the audience-centered concept used in this book was pioneered by them. After all, in the first paragraph the authors give credit to Aristotle for defining the elements of speechmaking as 'of speaker, subject and person addresed - it is the last one, the herer, that determines the speaker's end and object.'
Good copy
I know that this is a teacher's edition but I presumed that because it was, it would have come with the DVD which is included in the student's addition. Other wise the book is exactly the same as the student's edition and was sealed as stated. Overall, I am pleased with the transaction. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Language    2. Language Arts & Disciplines    3. Oral communication    4. Performing Arts    5. Public Speaking    6. Theater - General    7. English    8. Performing Arts / Theater / General    9. Public speaking / elocution   

Reviews (16)

yeaa
its not really that bad.no one would buy this book if they didn't have to.no one would ever buy textbooks if they didn't have to.but it waseasy to read and follow and i got an easy A in the class with the textbook.

balanced or biased?
How interesting that the reviewers comment on the presumed politics of the writer before looking at the quality of the text. More interesting still, that some see the text slanted to the right and others to the left. Well done, Lucas.
efficiency
Got it he book is on time. the book is very educational and intresting. it aids you and you willlearn it lot. for those whohave fear of publice speaking, trust me after utilising all the tool { cds and materials etc.} you shall over come. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Language    2. Language Arts & Disciplines    3. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    4. Linguistics    5. Public Speaking    6. English    7. Language Arts & Disciplines / Public Speaking    8. Public speaking / elocution   

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Speech
I trully enjoyed this book, even though I am not a fan of text books. It has helped me develop stronger speaking skills, and I am not very good at public speaking. It's not a how to book, its simply a guide which offers tips and ideas on how you should present various topics.

FINALLY, Someone who can teach public speaking!
As a college instructor of oral communication for ten years, I complained bitterly about the poor selection of books for beginning students--until now.This is the single best book of its kind on the market, bar none.In all my years, I've never had students brag on a book like this one: easy to read, well-organized, thoughtful, practical, visually attractive, and substantive.My best compliment is that I can teach three times the material in half the time just by using this text--and people understand it!I can't brag enough on the author's work.This is phenomenal.ANYONE who wants to master the basics of public speaking should read this cover to cover.The principles and techniques Mr. Gregory describes are effective, powerful, and described in a simple way.BRAVO!I'll recommend this to everyone.

VERY GOOD!
I'm a student at a local college here in Jersey City. I found this book very easy to read but doesn't defeat the purpose to inform. I really wish I can have him as my teacher.Read more

Subjects:  1. Language    2. Language Arts & Disciplines    3. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    4. Public Speaking    5. Communication studies    6. Language Arts & Disciplines / Public Speaking   

Reviews (13)

delivery
the only problem i had was in delivery-- originally i was told it i would recieve the product in about 5 days-- i check tracking and that was confirmed-- item didnt arrive within in 2 days after last projected date and i began trying to locate it--USPS didnt respond to repeated inquiries and niether did amazon.i did infact finally recieve item some 10 days after last anticipated delivery/

Must own for anyone who wants to be successful
It's ain't rocket science, folks. As Earl says, "We are what we think about." It's so simple, yet so many people don't focus on the things that they can control. This CD is required listening for the people who want to take control of their attitudes and become the success that they say they want to be.
MUST READ
Great CD!If you believe in the power of the Universe, this book will change your life.A must read. ... Read more

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Reviews (19)

Timeless advice from a master
You can rarely go wrong if you follow this rule of thumb: If it's by Dale Carnegie, then it's going to be well worth reading. 'The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking' is no exception!
Great public speaking concepts
Although Dales books are quite old the concepts he introduces remain tried and true. I have read another of dales books"How to win friends and influence people" And they are both fantastic. This book in particuliar i see as being of great value to anyone who has ever struggled with public speaking.
outstanding reference book
I read and shop for a lot of self improvement books.I must say that this book is absolutely outstanding. Easy read.It will serve as as book for future reference. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Language    3. Psychology    4. Public Speaking    5. Speech    6. Public speaking / elocution    7. Self-Help & Practical Interests    8. Self-Help / General   

Reviews (3)

Fare Book- Nasty Price
The book is very basic (almost superficial) but covers most of the important ground well enough. However, it has two major draw-backs: It was great.
Book was great.It was used but in good condition.It arrived in only a couple days.

Great resource book for debaters!
This book is an excellent resource for both high school and college debaters in both the policy and value areas.I highly recommend it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Critical thinking    2. Debate And Forensics    3. Debates and debating    4. Decision making    5. General    6. Language    7. Language Arts & Disciplines    8. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    9. Persuasion (Rhetoric)    10. Public Speaking    11. Reasoning    12. Speech    13. Discourse analysis    14. Philosophy / General    15. Rhetoric   

Reviews (11)

What every woman should know!
I read about this book - actually, I consider it a textbook - when searching for tools on expanding my career. I usually wouldn't buy something like this, and instead look for similar information from free 'Net sources. But on a whim, I bought it, and am so glad I did. I'm not even halfway through and what I've learned already has helped me to speak and express myself in a way that gets people's attention, and has improved my professional image. One of the best tips, which comes early in the book, is catching myself using the "I think/like/don't like" phrase when I want to discuss facts. I do it, so I don't look like a know-it-all. Dr. Mindell, however, shows several ways to express facts without appearing as though I have all the answers.
Review by the Business Librarians of the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh
The lights go down. The speaker strides confidently towards the podium, pauses and makes eye contact with the audience. And from the very first moment you know, instinctively, that it's going to be an excellent presentation. An experience like this reinforces your desire to create your own unique aura of self-confidence. What can you do to make this happen?
Not Helpful
I bought this book at a womens' leadership conference a couple of years ago.I read it cover-to-cover and decided to try the skills covered when communicating in my office.My supervisors' opinions of me changed drastically - they began to view me as surly and defiant.I didn't think any of the verbage alternatives were rude, but in the organization where I was working, the higher-ups expected you to consider them omnipotent and not have an opinion of your own.Ultimately one should consider their audience and adjust their language accordingly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business Life - General    5. Business communication    6. Business presentations    7. Business/Economics    8. Businesswomen    9. Communication In Business    10. Language and languages    11. Self-esteem    12. Women & Business    13. Women In Management    14. Business communication & presentation    15. Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication    16. Public speaking / elocution    17. Women's studies   

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Delivers
Unbelievable that no one taught me these principles years ago. This guy has been around a long time! Excellent, easy to read and incorporate.

speaking like churchill
This is an excellent book for speakers os any level who wish to make small yet noticeable improvements to their speaking performance. Churchill and Lincoln both mastered the skills necessary to be great speakers. The greatest secret that I took from this book is the power of the ..... PAUSE. To stand in front of a group of people saying nothing , with poise and confidence , is a skill the truly seperates great speakers from the rest.
worthwhile reading
Good book. Nevertheless the author could make it better by cutting off some of the quotes that here and there become excessive in number and extension. This is particularly true for the chapters "power wit", "power poetry" and "power line". They are tiresome -- even boring -- when prolonged beyond the necessary. This only proves that you can have too much a good thing. When it happens good becomes less good and enticing becomes exhausting.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business Communication - General    3. Business/Economics    4. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    5. Public Speaking    6. Public speaking / elocution    7. Reference / General    8. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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Shame on Norton! Listen to MLK "I have a dream" while reading this book
The text they have in the first edition of this book for the "I have a dream" speech so deviates from the actual speech, it leads you to wonder two things: a) what kind of crappy editors are reviewing this stuff? and b) if the MLK speech is so screwed up, can you trust the text they provide of the older speeches that you cannot verify by listening to recordings?
A Great Resource
It is so difficult to do justice to a book about great speeches. By definition, the content should be good - even great, which is partly why this book is such a rich treasure. The other reason why Lend Me Your Ears is such a useful resource is the commentary provided by editor William Safire.
A classic work made up of classic works
Aside from the great speeches ( two hundred of them ) that constitute this volume and are its heart, there is also the informative introductory commentary of William Safire.This commentary serves not only as guide to each particular speech, but in general terms as a kind of extended essay on the art of speechmaking. And Safire makes it clear throughout that he views speechmaking as an art.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Literary Criticism    3. Oratory    4. Public Speaking    5. Quotations    6. Reference    7. Speeches    8. Speeches, addresses, etc    9. Essays, journals, letters & other prose works    10. Reference works   

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Very colorful and contains many helpful sidebars
Finally, a text that deals with the fear of public speaking by dedicating a whole chapter to it. It doesn't come naturally, or at least easily for most people, unless of course, you're in the business. The Osborns give a whole chapter to the "First Speech." Although I feel this team was a little short on speech preparation techiniques as far as conducting interviews, what was offered was good enough to set up a solid base of testimonies for informative speeches. And although they did well in the in in-depth lesson outlining, the Osborns could've devoted more space to the Power Point presentation. This is increasingly necessary to win over audiences. A good Power Point presentation is the epitome of competent public speaking.
Public Speaking
I used the text book for a "public speaking" course at CaliforniaState University Hayward campus.Read more

Subjects:  1. Communication    2. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    3. Public Speaking   

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Professional Speaking
An excellent source for professors and people interested in Professional Speaking. It was the textbook for my professional speaking class and I found it an excellent source of reference in addition to excellent examples that helped me prepare my speech. ... Read more

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Excellent for beginners
I have been wanting to teach myself to sing for several years, since I can't afford voice lessons, and have tried several books on the subject. This one is by far the best. I first tried books by William Vennard and Richard Miller and found that they were meant for advanced students, not beginners. There are other books for beginners, but they aren't usually meant for classical singing, more for pop (and I find that the authors don't really seem to have much of an understanding of the human voice). I don't know how he does it, but Brown manages to make normally difficult concepts easy to understand. Part of that is because of the CD that comes with it. It helps give a better understanding of what he's trying to explain. I would highly recommend this book for anyone trying to learn how to sing classically.

The plain truth about singing.
This book is glorious.
A Great Read
Wow, I really like this book! As a voice teacher and vocal coach of popular music, students frequently come to me with damaged voices in need of repair. Reading Mr. Brown's stories, I knew I found an author who shared my dedication to healthy singing. Orin L. Brown's warm and direct writing style conveys his true passion for healthy vocal use and his desire to share his great knowledge with both vocalists and teachers. This book is filled with descriptive stories that tell the tales of Mr. Brown's experiences with, discoveries of and solutions for ailing vocal students. ... Read more

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Great Experience
This book arrived on a timely manner and in real good condition. It was exactly what they said it would be in their description. Wouldn't mind doing business with them again in the future!

This is MY professor you guys are talkin' about!!!!
These reviews just blow me away and impress me so much since I have Stu as a professor this semeseter (winter 2004) at Eastern Michigan University. Stewart Tubbs offers a solid body of research.
Stewart L. Tubbs is arguably the center of the Organizational ManagementUniverse.His keen insight into how small groups interact is a completecompendium of the essence of how small groups behave in the workenvironment.To Human Resource Managers, this is a foundational referencemanual.This text contains the facts behind each of our common experiencesas members of the business community. This text confirms our good hunchesand refutes our bad habits.This text will show you who in yourorganization is in need of some direction and who is on the ball with thelatest techniques of inspiring the best in your people.I highly recommendthis book as a college textbook and as a resource for good, meaningful,solid business practice.Well done Dr. Tubbs! ... Read more

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Current issues and enduring questions
The book is just what I needed for class. Also I find it to be very helpful in writing papers ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composition & Creative Writing - General    2. Language    3. Language Arts & Disciplines    4. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    5. Logic    6. Philosophy    7. Public Speaking    8. Rhetoric    9. Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing   

Reviews (4)

great savings
I appreciate be able to buy textbooks at a very reduced rate.thanks

Excellent Service
I recevied my book in a timely manner in the exact condition that was told to me. It was the correct edition and was exactly what I needed. I definitley give this seller a very good review, and thank him or her for the great textbook at the great price!

An Awesome Tool for Students in Public Speaking!
Stephen E. Lucas' book was not only helpful in preparing me to deliver speeches of the utmost college level of thinking, but it also had great tools with the interactive cd's with videos of sample speeches and tips on how to make public speaking work for you.
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An Excellent And Thorough Text
The previous reviewer who has mentioned that this particular text is rather demeaning perhaps needs to re-examine his statement. He laments about the text being too simplistic and emphasizing too much on the basic values of communication. However this type of erroneous approach is the reason why these reviewers fail to communicate their ideas clearly- it is obvious that they themselves need to learn the art of communication better.
Accompanying Website
I had to buy this book for a class I am taking.The accompanying CD-ROM and website are extremely helpful and make reviewing the information in the book more interesting.The crossword puzzles of the important terms are a fun twist on studying.The glossaries that can be printed out from the website to accompany the chapters make studying for a test a breeze.

Dictating Sleep, Volumes and Volumes of It
Perhaps this book is considered, by some people, to be a college-level volume, but the simplification of the subject is of the most demeaning of sorts. It begins by teaching you the most basic of ideas, the communication process (entailing the meanings of words like context, participants, messages, channels, noise, feedback, and so on), drudges through some page-filler slush about why we should communicate, and finally, in chapter twelve, gets to a little something on public speaking - what I thought the book, considering its useage, was designed for. Read more

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Our Most Important Subject
This is an excellent book for learning or renewing our knowledge of English Grammar.There is a conspiracy in this country to dumb down the attendees of public schools, and it began in the early part of the last century with some wealthy industrialists and government officials.Leaving Children behind began before Bush and he is a prime example of it. Let's all fight back by speaking English properly, as well as reading and writing excellently.This book is a good place to start!Then, on to Phonics!

Awesome! Thank you!
As an English teacher this is a good one. I wanted to order 100 of them for the students at Santa Fe South (10th grade) in Oklahoma City, just to let them have something to remember me by. It's a great tool to use to plan fun lessons, but it is also just a good little reference book when you need it. I need it, I use it. It works.

FANTASTIC!
A good grammer book is hard to find.Here you go.The author covers grammer basics, usage, and style using examples that hit home every time.No matter what your question is, chances are you will find the answer here.The book is easy to read, clear, funny, and immensely informative.The only problem is, after you read it, you'll have no excuse for faulty writing. ... Read more

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Persuasive advice for lawyers
In Legally Speaking, Mr. Dempsey has created an invaluable guide for lawyers, and I suspect non-lawyers, who need to make presentations to small or large groups. His observations about the art of persuasion are both amusing and insightful.As Dempsey makes clear, talking is not the same as presenting.His focus on "making your case" gets right to the heart of what lawyers do for their clients.Dempsey really wants you to win your audience over and tells you quite clearly how to achieve that goal.Dempsey's comprehensive approach (40 principles!), covers every aspect of lawyers' presentation skills, but still leaves you with one unanswered question: "Can you do a book for non-lawyers?"

A Must Have Book!
Where was this book when I was in law school? This is an exceptional overview of not only the tools but also the techniques attorneys so desperately need to communicate clearly. Dempsey not only tells you what you need to know to communicate concisely and with clarity (something far too few attorneys do) but he gives you practical advice you can immediately implement to enhance your speaking skills, regardless of the amount of speaking you do, or where you do it. The writing is engaging, entertaining and highly informative. There are hundreds of ideas and examples for every attorney. This should be required reading in for every law student and lawyer regardless of how often they speak-we need to do a better job and this book shows us how. This is the essential guide, written by an attorney for attorneys. Buy it now!

This book actually deserves 10 stars!
Legally Speaking is a book that is almost too good to be true. Its information for masterful presentations provides breadth, depth, and enormous practical application. What's more, it is easy to read. The book is an excellent resource for anyone who needs to be a more effective communicator. David Dempsey has done an excellent job of laying out his outline in the contents. It is very easy to quickly turn to the information that is most needed in a given moment. Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business & Economics / Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations    3. Business Communication - Meetings & Presentations    4. Communication in law    5. Communications    6. Language Arts & Disciplines    7. Language Arts & Disciplines / Public Speaking    8. Law    9. Law / Communications    10. Practical Guides    11. Public Speaking