Pearson+ gives you access to much more than your eTextbook. Most titles also include audiobooks, study notes, flashcards and more to help you thrive in the classroom. For courses in Public Speaking. An audience-centered approach to public speaking in a student-friendly reference format Public Speaking Handbook emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in the speech-making process. Using an accessible reference format, authors Steven and Susan Beebe guide students on how to enhance their public speaking skills via a balanced presentation of theory and practice. By focusing on the dynamics of diverse audiences, ethics and communication apprehension, the text bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world. The 6th Edition includes contemporary examples, the latest research and engaging new speeches.