Debuting in its first edition DK Guide to Public Speaking is an easy-to-navigate resource with dynamic visuals, current examples, and concise... instruction that equips students with the tools and confidence to be effective speakers. The book’s stunning visual presentation engages students on a whole new level and provides them with easy-to-find answers and extensive examples that nearly leap off the page. Concepts and theory come to life through visual examples, checklists, tables and graphics that allow students to better understand concepts and make connections at a glance.   This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access code order;   0205161049 / 9780205161041 DK Guide to Public Speaking & MySpeechLab with Pearson eText Package   Package consists of 0205673090 / 9780205673094 MySpeechLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access 0205750117 / 9780205750115 DK Guide to Public Speaking  

Debuting in its first edition DK Guide to Public Speaking is an easy-to-navigate resource with dynamic visuals, current examples, and concise... instruction that equips students with the tools and confidence to be effective speakers. The book’s stunning visual presentation engages students on a whole new level and provides them with easy-to-find answers and extensive examples that nearly leap off the page. Concepts and theory come to life through visual examples, checklists, tables and graphics that allow students to better understand concepts and make connections at a glance.     0205161049 / 9780205161041 DK Guide to Public Speaking & MySpeechLab with Pearson eText Package     Package consists of 0205673090 / 9780205673094 MySpeechLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access 0205750117 / 9780205750115 DK Guide to Public Speaking

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A dynamic, brief public speaking text   This concise public speaking guide pairs all the benefits of a brief text with a full-color, highly... visual DK design.   Based on the innovative, student- and instructor-tested DK Guide to Public Speaking, this compact handbook places a greater focus on “how to” and core skills while maintaining the groundbreaking, illustrative style and effective pedagogical framework. Streamlined chapters with condensed explanations and examples target the basic elements for successful public speaking. Concepts are presented visually and supported by text, allowing students to get an overview at a glance and read on for specifics. Spiral binding, color-coded parts, and cross-referenced charts for the process of public speaking keep the text easy to navigate. Combining concise coverage with dynamic design, DK Speaker provides a lively, pedagogically solid option for any introductory public speaking course.   A better teaching and learning experience   This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Personalize Learning–MySpeechLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engages experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with education expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking– Chapter headings–in question format–identify specific learning objectives to encourage students to think critically about the material. Each chapter-opening contents section also serves as a list of learning objectives for that chapter. Engage Students–The dynamic, visual design and an abundance of current examples engage students in the text. Apply Ethics–“Practicing Ethics” sections integrated into each part of the speech process. Support Instructors–A full set of supplements, including MySpeechLab, an Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoints, provides instructors with the support they need. Note: MySpeechLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySpeechLab, please visit: www.myspeechlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySpeechLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 020590937X / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205909377