EFFECTIVE SPEECH Including Public Speaking, Mental Training and the Development of Personality: a Complete Course [ Complete Set in Six Volumes ]

Watkins, A.M., Dwight E. ;de Bower, LL.B.,Herbert F. (Collaborator)

Edité par Markus-Campbell Company, Chicago, IL U.S.A., 1940

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?Everything we get out of life depends upon our ability to influence others. We do this in two ways ? by our actions, and by our speech?Ideas must be sharpened to a point by vivid statement, expressed in living words, if they are to be driven home to others?it is the spoken word that lights (within others) the blazing fires of conviction.? ? from the Preface. Self-study course on how to develop effective speech habits and techniques by a University Speech Professor in collaboration with a Lawyer known internationally for developing businesses. Course consists of 12 manuals housed in 6 uniform volumes, (set counts as one book for shipping purposes.) Books have page numbering as if condensed from 12 to 6 volumes with some introductory material omitted. 125pp + 118pp + 133pp +134pp + 129pp + 160pp. Dwight Everett Watkins, M.A. (1878-1954) was a professor in the Department of Speech at the University of California at Berkley from 1918 until his retirement. His passion was to expand the knowledge and use of effective technology of speech beyond the university audience. The 1st edition of this work appeared in 1927 and more editions were published after his death. Herbert Francis de Bower, LL.B. (1873-1940) was thrust into developing businesses in Europe following his service in US Army during WWI. Among the businesses he founded and governmental offices he held, he co-founded the Alexander Hamilton Institute which provided training in law and business. He was noted as author of books on salesmanship and advertising. Hardcover set has red leatherette cloth boards with gilt lettering and ornamentation on front and spine, but no DJs. Carefully handled with square corners and sound gutters, the set appears unread. Minor shelf-wear. Contents appears complete with no markings in text nor ownership in end papers. Interiors are tight, clean and unmarked. ? Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall, 799pp. ? Condition: Near Fine 6 volume Leatherettes, no Dust Jacket ? No ownership markings. Copyright 1940. Manufactured in U.S.A. No edition/print-run info found. Page numbering questions indicate this is not a 1st edition (likely a revised edition), but also indicate it is an early printing of this edition. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR.

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• Titre: EFFECTIVE SPEECH Including Public Speaking, Mental Training and the Development of Personality: a Complete Course [ Complete Set in Six Volumes ]
• Éditeur: Markus-Campbell Company, Chicago, IL U.S.A.
• Date de parution: 1940
• Reliure: Leatherette
• Édition: Revised Edition
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket