Speak Up: An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking

by Douglas M. Fraleigh, Joseph S. Tuman, Peter Arkle (Illustrator)

Speak Up is a new, brief, and fully illustrated public speaking text that is traditionally organized, affordable, and definitely fun. It combines thorough coverage of classical and contemporary communication theory, practical nuts-and-bolts guidance, and 600+ custom-drawn illustrations that bring speech basics to life . And if that’s not enough, Speak Up is priced at about 40% less than traditional introductory texts. Instructors and student reviewers have been raving about it, and your students will love it!

Genres: School, Nonfiction

640 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2008

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I happen to work for the publisher of this book and even though it is brand new, it is already one of my favorites. I showed it to a professor, and prefaced it by saying that it was "extraordinary." At first glance, he said, "So it has cartoons," as if it were the gimmick. The more he looked at it, the more it dawned on him how powerful those cartoons really are. They teach the basics in a way that is intelligent, humorous, and memorable. I've already shared this with some of my friends--one day you, too, will have to give a toast at a wedding--and everyone loves it. As soon as I get a coffee table, this is going on it.

[Lisa Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for pointers, outlines, and easy read.

[Spring Waters · Rating 2 out of 5]

If your reading this for college, dont waste your money, there is literally nothing in the book that you havnt already figured out yourself.

[Kelsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm Reading/ Read this book for my Public Speaking Class, and yes the illustrations and information are great- it's just really really long, and personally it gets a bit too wordy when trying to explain things.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this for Oral Communications class in college. I loved the illustrations!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the easiest textbooks I've ever read.

[Ember Air · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very redundant, but has some very funny graphics.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and understand. Pictures were great but did distract from the text itself sometimes.