The only guide you'll need to help you make that speech a success.

The very thought of standing up in front of and then addressing an audience is sufficient to fill most people with blind terror, whether it's to be a wedding speech, a work presentation or simply proposing a toast. Yet speaking effectively in public is a skill that can be learned like any other, and this guide will teach you the techniques and tips to overcome your nerves and become an effective speaker, whatever the situation.

• Covers all the practical techniques needed to plan, write and present any speech successfully
• Packed with advice and hints on speeches for a wide variety of occasions, from family gatherings to formal social or business events
• Contains a useful selection of quotations organised by subject and lists the different forms of address and references to where to find inspiration on the World Wide Web
• Checklists and practice examples help build confidence quickly

If you only ever buy one book to help you make that speech, this should be it!