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The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One--How to Deliver It
ISBN: 0814470548
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1 Ed
Author(s): Richard Dowis
Publisher: AMACOM
Number of Pages: 288
It's not all in the delivery Here's expert guidance on how to write a dynamic speech Splashy slides confident body language and a lot of eye contact are fine and well But if a speech is rambling illogical or just plain boring the impact will be lost Now everyone can learn to give powerful on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message The key is not just in the delivery techniques but in tapping into the power of language Prepared by an award-winning writer this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech including outlining and organizing beginning with a bang making use of action verbs and vivid nouns and handling questions from the audience Plus the book includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate
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The Parents Guide to Speech and Language Problems
ISBN: 0071482458
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1
Author(s): Debbie Feit
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Number of Pages: 256
Your definitive guide for helping your speech-impaired child--cowritten by two in-the-trenches experts When a child has communication problems-- diagnosed or not--parents are first looking for a place to go for help The Parents Guide to Speech and Language Problems is a one-stop resource offering not just the most up-to-date medical information but also advice and encouragement from a mom whos been there Author Debbie Feit has two children with speech problems and knows what it takes to survive and thrive day-to-day as a family No other book on the market can match this one for its combination of clinical research and real-world hands-on parenting solutions
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Give Your Speech, Change the World: How to Move Your Audience to Action
ISBN: 1591397146
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1
Author(s): Nick Morgan
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Number of Pages: 240
Do you remember the topic of the last speech you heard If not you're not alone In fact studies show that audiences remember only 10 to 30 of speech or presentation content Given those bleak statistics why do we give speeches at all We give them says communications expert Nick Morgan because they remain the most powerful way of connecting with audiences In this book he offers a new audience-centered approach to public speaking Through entertaining and insightful examples Morgan illustrates a 3 part process--focusing on content development rehearsal and delivery--that will enable readers of all experience levels to give passion-filled speeches that move audiences to action
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Clear Speech Teacher's Resource Book: Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension in American English
ISBN: 052154355X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 3
Author(s): Judy B. Gilbert
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number of Pages: 128
Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension in North American English The Clear Speech Third Edition Teacher's Resource Book provides unit overviews teaching suggestions audio scripts and answer keys for each unit in the Student's Book It also includes diagnostic tests 15 unit quizzes on photocopiable pages and an audio CD that contains the listening material for the unit quizzes
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The Secret Speech
ISBN: 0446402400
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Author(s): Tom Rob Smith
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Number of Pages: 416
Tom Rob Smith-the author whose debut Child 44 has been called "brilliant" (Chicago Tribune) "remarkable" (Newsweek) and "sensational" (Entertainment Weekly)-returns with an intense suspenseful new novel: a story where the sins of the past threaten to destroy the present where families must overcome unimaginable obstacles to save their loved ones and where hope for a better tomorrow is found in the most unlikely of circumstances
THE SECRET SPEECH
Soviet Union 1956 Stalin is dead and a violent regime is beginning to fracture-leaving behind a society where the police are the criminals and the criminals are innocent A secret speech composed by Stalin's successor Khrushchev is distributed to the entire nation Its message: Stalin was a tyrant Its promise: The Soviet Union will change
Facing his own personal turmoil former state security officer Leo Demidov is also struggling to change The two young girls he and his wife Raisa adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents They are not alone Now that the truth is out Leo Raisa and their family are in grave danger from someone consumed by the dark legacy of Leo's past career Someone transformed beyond recognition into the perfect model of vengeance
From the streets of Moscow in the throes of political upheaval to the Siberian gulags and to the center of the Hungarian uprising in Budapest THE SECRET SPEECH is a breathtaking epic novel that confirms Tom Rob Smith as one of the most exciting new authors writing today
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Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual
ISBN: 1418053287
Binding: Spiral-bound
Edition: 4th
Author(s): Kenneth G. Shipley, Julie G. McAfee
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Number of Pages: 560
This best-selling widely lauded resource has been carefully revised to be the most important edition yet Clinicians have come to depend on this accessible easy to navigate resource manual for a wide range of procedures and materials for obtaining interpreting and reporting assessment data In this new edition youll find a new chapter on literacy including much-needed information on reading and writing assessment There is also updated and expanded coverage of autism auditory processing disorders and pediatric dysphagia The reproducible customizable forms have been updated as needed both in the text and in the accompanying CD-ROM giving you unlimited access to these clinical resources Now in beautiful full color all illustrations have been completely updated for greater clarity and diversity Additionally chapters are color coded for easy navigation Clinicians instructors and students all agree that this is one of the most valuable assessment resources available to speech-language pathologists
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How to Write and Give a Speech, Second Revised Edition: A Practical Guide For Executives, PR People, the Military, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, and Anyone Who Has to Make Every Word Count
ISBN: 0312302738
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Author(s): Joan Detz
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Number of Pages: 224
This newly updated guide offers sound advice on every aspect of writing and giving an effective speech Filled with fresh examples and practical tips this accessible book shows how to improve both the content and delivery of any presentation
Learn how to:
Assess an audience
Research your subject
Give team presentations
Speak to international audiences
Use humor
Create a memorable style
Handle copyright issues
Use PowerPoint and other audio-visuals
Handle Q&A sessions
Control nervousness
Updated with brand new sections this book will help both novices and experts speak with clarity confidence and clout
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Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others (Thrift Edition)
ISBN: 0486447618
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): N/A
Publisher: Dover Publications
Number of Pages: 160
This anthology comprises speeches by influential figures in the history of African-American culture and politics Contents include the famous "Ain't I a Woman" speech by Sojourner Truth Frederick Douglass' immortal "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" Barack Obama and many others
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Cengage Advantage Books: Building a Speech
ISBN: 0495567574
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 7
Author(s): Sheldon Metcalfe
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Number of Pages: 416
CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: BUILDING A SPEECH Seventh Edition continues the tradition of providing proven texts at lower prices With 20 chapters organized into five units BUILDING A SPEECH guides students through a step-by-step process of developing public speaking skills through observation peer criticism personal experience and instructor guidance Readings and exercises provide assistance in drafting informative and persuasive speeches as well as improving research and speechwriting skills The text's conversational style aims to both interest and motivate students Topics such as apprehension and listening provide a positive learning environment and help students to realize that they are not alone in their struggle to find the confidence to speak in public It is grounded in the philosophy that students can master the steps of speech construction if provided with a caring environment clear direction and creative examples
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Mosby's Review Questions for the Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS Examination
ISBN: 032305904X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1 Pap/Cdr
Author(s): Dennis M. Ruscello PhD, Mosby
Publisher: Mosby
Number of Pages: 376
With approximately 1400 practice questions - more than any other exam review - this unique bookCD-ROM package provides the most complete reliable preparation available for the PRAXIS II subject assessment examination Review questions can be selected to match the style and question distribution of the real exam to familiarize you with the examination experience and help you build test-taking confidence
Approximately 1400 practice questions - more than 10 times the number of questions on the actual examination - offer unparalleled review of key concepts in speech-language pathology
A bound-in companion CD-ROM enables you to select questions chapter-by-chapter or in a quizzing format that allows you to create an unlimited number of unique practice tests with instant feedback
The timed sample test format on the companion CD-ROM simulates the real examination experience and helps you strengthen your prioritization and time-management skills
A detailed rationale accompanies each question to explain correct answers and help you identify areas requiring further review
Content experts lend valuable knowledge and insight across every specialty area covered on the exam to ensure the most reliable well-rounded review
Select references point you to specific sources of additional information for fast efficient research
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