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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. A guide to preparing and presenting speeches with the listener in mind Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach is a practical, user-friendly guide to help speakers connect with their listeners. Authors Steven and Susan Beebe emphasize the importance of considering the audience at every point in the speech-making process. By focusing student attention on the dynamics of diverse audiences, ethics and communication apprehension, the text prepares students for giving speeches while keeping their listeners foremost in mind. The 11th Edition offers updated content that helps students better understand contemporary communication opportunities and challenges.