Writing Great Speeches: Professional Techniques You Can Use (Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series)
ISBN: 0205273009 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Alan M. Perlman Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Number of Pages: 194
With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International -- this book is written by an expert speechwriter whose eloquent voice leads readers through the difficult process of writing a great speech In these pages a seasoned speechwriter reveals his trade secrets - from analyzing the needs of an audience to leaving them with a satisfying sense of closure - as he guides readers through the process of planning writing and honing an outstanding speech Readers will discover effective ways to connect with an audience explain concepts and support ideas learn how to time and cut a speech when necessary The bottom line When readers have finished this book they will be well on their way to making their next big speech a big success Anyone -- from a businessperson to a community member -- who wants to learn the skills necessary to write and deliver a memorable speech Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series
Public Speaking: 7 Steps To Writing And Delivering A Great Speech (A Student Guide)
ISBN: 1593631286 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Katherine Pebley O'Neal Publisher: Prufrock Press Number of Pages: 48
Students write lots of reports but how do they turn their hard work into appealing oral reports Where can they learn to present their research with flair and style Every student who will ever have to give an oral report needs the sure-fire techniques in this book You'll find the basics of public speaking in clear language for children and busy teachers Some of the topics covered are getting organized preparing a great opener using visual aids involving the audience and speaking with confidence Public Speaking is a much needed resource that students teachers and parents can flip through or use cover-to-cover
In this book students can learn how to organize information into a presentation that will interest and amaze their classmates They will discover exciting ways to start a speech and lots of intelligent techniques to use in the middle to keep the audience attentive Here they will discover tricks to keep away from nervousness and special easy ways to remember what to say Using these new skills your students will be entertaining informative and confident
For more guidance on verbal presentation see Speaker's Club
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: 1 Author(s): Harshvardhan Dutt Publisher: Unicorn Books Private Limited Number of Pages:
The present book Immortal Speeches is a thoughtful compilation by Harshvardhan Dutta which consists of inspiring and dynamic speeches by world famous orators
From time immemorial global leaders have used speeches as the most powerful medium to influence masses
India has produced some of the greatest orators of the world such as Mahatma Gandhi Nehru Bal Gangadhar Tilak Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Lala Lajpat Rai etc
These great leaders from time to time delivered some historically significant speeches have practically changed the course of history and aroused the sentiments of millions of people
In addition to these there are a number of world renowned speakers who have delivered some memorable speeches particularly during the two World Wars such as Winston Churchill Roosevelt Kennedy Dr Martin Luther King Lincoln Stalin etc
Besides these there are many more names that cannot be ignored such as Socrate Swami Vivekananda Nelson Mandela etc who have enlightened the people with their speeches and fought against the existing social evils of the society
This book contains speeches by all of them And as an additional bonus acts as a practical guide to preparing speechestimeless features of speeches body language and classification of speeches etc
Comtents:
History of Oratory Important Features of a Speech The Art of Speechmaking Ways of Public Speaking Categorisation of Speeches Classification of Speeches Arranging the Order of a Speech Body Language Introduction Preparation of a Speech
PRE-INDEPENDENCE SPEECHES FROM INDIA Mahatma Gandhi Lala Lajpat Rai Jawaharlal Nehru Bal Gangadhar Tilak Subhash Chandra bose Madame Bhikaji Cama PATRIOTIC SPEECHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Patrick Henry John F Knnedy Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Eamon De Valera INSPIRING SPEECHES DURING WARS Winston Churchill Napoleon Bonaparte Joseph Stalin Abraham Lincoln SEECHES AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION Nelson Mandela Dr Martin Luther King Jr SPEECHES WHICH ENLIGHTEN THE MIND Theodore Roosevelt Swami Vivekananda Socrates William Lyon Phelps
SOME EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK ARE AS FOLLOWS:
I have a dreamthat one day this nation will rise up and live the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self -evident that all men are created equalthat my four children will live in a nation where they will not be judged by the skin of their colour but the content of their character
-DrMartin Luther King Jr
Non violence is the first article of my faithIt is the last article of my faithI am here to subbmit to the highest penalty that can be inflicted upon me for what in law is a deliberate crimebut what appears to me to be the highest duty of a citizen
-Mahatama Gandhi
I have come here to speak for the dumb millions of IndiansYou will naturally ask me what is caue of such povertyMy rely is that it is because thirty five million pound sterling is taken out of the land every yearYes it is entirely taken out because it goes to England to make that wealthy country more and more wealthy
-Madame Bhikaji Cama
Oratory has the power to move people and rouse nations to revolutionsIt has the power to prompt people to make unheard-of sacrifices and commit darkest deeds
It is perhaps one of the most powerful psychological tools known to man
The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy
ISBN: Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Mark Logue, Peter Conradi Publisher: Sterling Number of Pages: 256
The "quack" who saved a king Featuring a star-studded cast of Academy Award winners and nominees The King's Speech won the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award and is generating plenty of Oscar buzz This official film tie-in is written by London Sunday Times journalist Peter Conradi and Mark Logue--grandson of Lionel Logue one of the movie's central characters It's the eve of World War II and King Edward VIII has abdicated the throne of England to marry the woman he loves Never has the nation needed a leader more But the new monarch George VI--father of today's Queen Elizabeth II--is painfully shy and cursed with a terrible stammer How can he inspire confidence in his countrymen when he cannot even speak to them Help arrives in speech therapist Logue who not only is a commoner but Australian to boot Will he be able to give King George his voice The King's Speech tells an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity and the unlikely friendship between a reluctant king and the charismatic subject who saved the throne
ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: Lrg Author(s): Tom Rob Smith Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Number of Pages: 704
The Soviet Union 1956: after Stalin's death a violent regime is beginning to fracture Stalin's successor Khrushchev pledges reform But there are forces at work that are unable to forgive or forget the past Leo Demidov former MGB officer is facing his own turmoil His adopted daughters have yet to forgive him for his part in the brutal murder of their parents They are not alone Leo his wife and their family are in grave danger from someone with a grudge Someone transformed beyond recognition into the perfect model of vengeance Leo's desperate mission to save his family will take him from the harsh Siberian Gulags to the depths of the criminal underworld to the centre of the Hungarian uprising - and into a hell where redemption is as brittle as glass
It's the Way You Say It: Becoming Articulate, Well-spoken, and Clear
ISBN: 1450215165 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Ph.D Carol A. Fleming Publisher: iUniverse Number of Pages: 208
"No other skills will position you ahead of your competition as much as good speaking and presentation skills No book approaches the depth and breadth of Dr Carol Fleming's It's the Way You Say It" -Patricia Fripp CSP CPAE Keynote Speaker Executive Speech Coach Make Your Speaking More Impressive Refine your voice words and demeanor and speak your mind effectively It's the Way You Say It offers: Useful vocal self-evaluation tools Valuable tips to solve specific voice problems Expert advice on how to develop a dynamic voice Advice on how to become verbally competent and fluent Practical methods to become well-spoken How to speak with comfort and confidence Steps to become approachable and gracious Professional guidance in conquering stage fright Speech consultant Dr Carol Fleming brings unique knowledge and skills to the speaking needs of individuals and corporate clients She has leveraged her professional background and skills a PhD from Northwestern University and over thirty years of successfully helping clients to improve their communication skills to write a book that will benefit the individual to refine their voice words and demeanor and speak their mind effectively Dr Fleming knows what is important to the adult learner and how to streamline the learning process
ISBN: 0140285008 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): N/A Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number of Pages: 560
For better for worse the great public speakers have always had the power to change the world Brian MacArthur's anthology includes the most famous and notorious speeches delivered in English since 1899 as well as speeches in translation by Lenin Stalin Mussolini and Castro among others From Vaclav Havel to Martin Luther King and from Hitler winning over the industrialists to Churchill rousing the English this anthology contains many of the masterpieces that helped shape the 20th Century This edition has been full revised and new speeches added
Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System: Praxis II Test Practice Questions & Review for the Praxis II: Subject Assessments
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Praxis II Exam Secrets Test Prep Team Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC Number of Pages:
Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the Praxis II: Subject Assessments Study after study has shown that spaced repetition is the most effective form of learning and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive learning fun and fast Our flashcards enable you to study small digestible bits of information that are easy to learn and give you exposure to the different question types and concepts Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System covers all of the most important topics that you'll need to know to be successful on test day
