The best way to become a confident, effective public speaker, according to the authors of this landmark book, is simply to do it. Practice, practice, practice. And while you're at it, assume the positive.

Lucas' "The Art of Public Speaking" is the leading public speaking textbook in the field. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker when beginning the course, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations. Creative activities, vivid examples, annotated speech samples, and foundation of classic and contemporary rhetoric provide students a strong understanding of public speaking. When instructors teach from this textbook, they benefit from Lucas' Integrated Teaching Package. The Annotated Instructor's Edition and Instructor's Manual, both written by Steve Lucas, provide teaching tips and give outlines on how to use the various supplements. As a result, instructors are able to see various teaching examples, how to integrate technology, and analyses and discussion questions for video clips in class. The Annotated Instructor's Edition, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, CDs, videos, and other supplements provide instructors the tools needed to create a dynamic classroom. This edition has a supplement to meet the needs of online classes, Teaching Public Speaking Online with The Art of Public Speaking.

The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and Joseph B. Esenwein is a manual for people who have to speak in public, and it is still in use today. Whether the occasion in question is sharing travel experiences with friends, a toast for newly-weds, or a public debate, the tips and tricks collected in this book will come handy anywhere.The book describes how to make effective use of one's voice and gestures, how to gain and convey confidence in front of a large audience, and which methods to use to convert the listeners to one's own cause. Each chapter contains examples and a list of practice exercises. The last 15 sections are real speeches by famous men to function as a study aid. Many people who think they are good public speakers are left in doubt after reading this book. 'The Art of Public Speaking' is an essential tool to help you learn to work a crowd.

THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING ***BOOK ONE*** : "How can I overcome that self-consciousness and fear that paralyzes me when speaking before an audience?" Whether In a school presentation, video-chat, vlog, job interview or business meeting, YOU may be full of amazing and game-changing ideas. But if your ideas are expressed poorly or awkwardly because of a fear of public speaking, then they may be percieved to be a waste of time, causing you and your talents to go unnoticed. Public speaking is first and foremost about THINKING and FEELING about things that you believe are true and thus worth being spoken about. Start your fascinating journey of exploration and wonder into the world of public speaking TODAY! ***Mars Starship Publishing presents an UPDATED and MODERNIZED version of Dale Carnegie's classic: "The Art of Public Speaking". ***BOOK ONE OF A TWO BOOK EDITION***INCLUDED IN BOOK ONE : ***Illustrations from some of the world's greatest visual artists***Text that has been updated, edited and proofread for modern day readers***Mars Starship Publishing's exclusive "Share-Safe Book" seal. Negative stereotypes and inappropriate references contained in the original one hundred year-old edition have been completely removed. Parents and young readers can share with confidence***A magnificent cover that captures the magic and wonder of a timeless classic in vibrant colors***Easy-to-read fonts and print size***Properly formatted text for young readers.

ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE There is a strange sensation often experienced in the presence of an audience. It may proceed from the gaze of the many eyes that turn upon the speaker, especially if he permits himself to steadily return that gaze. Most speakers have been conscious of this in a nameless thrill, a real something, pervading the atmosphere, tangible, evanescent, indescribable. All writers have borne testimony to the power of a speaker's eye in impressing an audience. This influence which we are now considering is the reverse of that picture--the power _their_ eyes may exert upon him, especially before he begins to speak: after the inward fires of oratory are fanned into flame the eyes of the audience lose all terror.

The Art of Public Speaking: Written by Dale Breckenridge Carnegie. It covers vital aspects of speaking in public; showing up, standing confidently on stage, getting rid of monotonous tone, effective body language etc. For new people who want to enhance their craft, this book will help as it gives ample explanation and importance to all the skills needed to improve.

Differentiated book* It has a historical context with research of the time-Joseph Berg Esenwein (May 16, 1867 November 1, 1946) was an American publisher, lecturer, and writer. He was noted for his contributions to the Library of the best literature in the world. Esenwein was born in Philadelphia to parents Augustus and Catherine Esenwein. He was educated at Albright College, Millersville Normal School, Lafayette College, Richmond College, and the University of Omaha. He was president of the Albright Collegiate Institute in 1895-1896, and the following year he served as the YMCA's director of education in Washington Heights, New York. After a year of traveling abroad, he became an English teacher at the Pennsylvania Military College in Chester, and then stopped teaching in 1903 to become manager of Booklovers Magazine.Two years later, he was named editor and manager of Lippincott Magazine, a position he held until 1914 while teaching a private course on story writing. In 1915, he became editor of The Writer's Monthly, Springfield, Mass. He is known as a teacher and writer. The Art of Public Speaking, The Father of W.E. Conversation was seen as both an art and an achievement by Gladstone. Around the table in his house, some topic of local or national interest was constantly discussed.