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The Art of Public Speaking

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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. (Summary by Availle) (19 hr 51 min)

Chapters

Things to Think of First - A Foreword

5:49

Read by Michael Lipschultz

Ch. I: Acquiring Confidence Before an Audience

13:31

Read by Michael Lipschultz

Ch. II: The Sin of Monotony

9:57

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. III: Efficiency through Emphasis and Subordination

20:27

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. IV: Efficiency through Change of Pitch

24:35

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. V: Efficiency through Change of Pace

31:29

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. VI: Pause and Power

27:10

Read by Matthew Reece

Ch. VII: Efficiency through Inflection

29:50

Read by Bill Mosley

Ch. VIII: Concentration in Delivery

11:52

Read by Matthew Reece

Ch. IX: Force

24:16

Read by Matthew Reece

Ch. X: Feeling and Enthusiasm

25:03

Read by Matthew Reece

Ch. XI: Fluency through Preparation

14:02

Read by Roseanne Schmidt

Ch. XII: The Voice

15:25

Read by Roseanne Schmidt

Ch. XIII: Voice Charm

19:55

Read by Matthew Reece

Ch. XIV: Distinctness and Precision of Utterance

24:06

Read by Bill Mosley

Ch. XV: The Truth about Gesture

26:52

Read by TriciaG

Ch. XVI: Methods of Delivery

27:49

Read by Bill Mosley

Ch. XVII: Thought and Reserve Power

28:03

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. XVIII: Subject and Preparation

32:45

Read by Joe Mabry

Ch. XIX: Influencing by Exposition

27:07

Read by Availle

Ch. XX: Influencing by Description

39:26

Read by Availle

Ch. XXI: Influencing by Narration

30:34

Read by Availle

Ch. XXII: Influencing by Suggestion

36:53

Read by Availle

Ch. XXIII: Influencing by Argument

29:32

Read by Availle

Ch. XXIV: Influencing by Persuasion

29:20

Read by Availle

Ch. XXV: Influencing the Crowd

27:58

Read by Availle

Ch. XXVI: Riding the Winged Horse

24:51

Read by Paul Adams

Ch. XXVII: Growing a Vocabulary

18:52

Read by Paul Adams

Ch. XXVIII: Memory Training

23:32

Read by Paul Adams

Ch. XXIX: Right Thinking and Personality

12:24

Read by Paul Adams

Ch. XXX: After-Dinner and Other Occasional Speaking

21:37

Read by Paul Adams

Ch. XXXI: Making Conversation Effective

12:02

Read by Paul Adams

App. A: 50 Questions for Debate

6:53

Read by Paul Adams

App. B: 30 Themes for Speeches with Source-References

5:21

Read by Paul Adams

App. C: Suggestive Subjects for Speeches; Hints for Treatment

13:58

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Newell Dwight Hillis

33:24

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Henry Watterson

5:15

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John Morley

29:30

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Robert Toombs

20:07

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Theodore Roosevelt

25:51

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Alton B. Parker

3:56

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John W. Wescott

5:54

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Henry W. Grady

49:40

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - William Mc. Kinley

17:14

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John Hay

20:51

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - William Jennings Bryan

56:44

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Rufus Choate

20:49

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Albert J. Beveridge

48:23

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Russell Conwell

1:12:06

Read by Paul Adams

App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Victor Hugo

8:09

Read by Paul Adams

Bewertungen

this is one of d best book on d topic i wish i read it earlier

(4 Sterne)

Where can I see the text

(5 Sterne)

Do you know where I can see the text of the book?

Great book. So-So readers.

(2,5 Sterne)

While the book itself was great there were a couple of readers who took away from the context. The foreign lady who mispronounced a multitude of words and Paul Allen who read the appendices while screaming all of the speeches. It got to the point if annoyance that I just read the book myself rather than being screamed at.

Book inspirational, readers a bit less

(3,5 Sterne)

Many practical, theorical and 'to study' material

Old but timless

(5 Sterne)

this book might be old but it is definitely very useful I have helped me from hallways getting nervous before audience to been fluent

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(5 Sterne)

Elle Maree

(3,5 Sterne)

Only on Chapter 8, but its great for background as I work around house on Saturday. Hoping useful tips sink in by osmosis ;-) but voices are smooth and consistent, helpful I’m sure to learning the material when one does wish to learn it. Dale Carnegie is so precise in his descriptiveness - so far still stand the test of time. Thanks, volunteers.

The most useful books I have ever came across

(5 Sterne)

With some of the most fascinating insights, this book remains a base for all of those who love public speaking