Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Grenville Kleiser was instructor in Public Speaking at Yale Divinity School, Yale University. His publications include "How to Speak in Public," "Great Speeches and How to Make Them," "Complete Guide to Public Speaking," "How to Build Mental Power," and "Talks on Talking." Successful Methods of Public Speaking states that the most important thing is sincerity. Unless you believe in what you are saying you cannot be successful. Kleiser says, "Therein lies the key to successful oratory. When the truth of your message is deeply engraved on your own mind; when your own heart has been touched as...

A practical handbook of expressions for the improvement of the vocabulary of those who read, write, and speak English.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Ninety-nine men in a hundred can argue to one who can argue and win. Yet upon this faculty more than any other depends the power of the lawyer, business man, preacher, politician, salesman, and teacher. The desire to win is characteristic of all men. -Almost to win a case, - -Almost to close a sale, - -Almost to make a convert, - or -Almost to gain a vote, - brings neither satisfaction nor success. In this book will be found definite suggestions for training the mind in accurate thinking and the power of clear and effective statement. It is the outcome of many years of experience in teaching...