This e-book is for anyone who needs to brush up on their public speaking skills, from college students to recent graduates who are interviewing for jobs, businesspeople who need to improve their presentation skills, and ordinary people who find themselves called upon to speak in any of a vast array of public forums. In 20 short lessons, readers learn about the different types of speeches and how to prepare for each, learn how to construct a quality presentation, become a more confident and polished speaker, understand how visual aids can be used to enhance a speech,; and become aware of the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.