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1	Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach more books like this by Steven A Beebe add to wishlist This top-selling public speaking text continues to be an excellent choice for introductory public speaking courses in both 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach serves as a foundation in speechmaking as it guides students through every step of the process and narrows the gap between the classroom ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Communication Between Cultures more books like this by Larry A Samovar add to wishlist Provides students with an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and the practical skills for improving their communication with people from other cultures. The book includes numerous compelling examples that force students to examine their own assumptions and cultural biases. It is divided into four interrelated parts: Part I ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	History of the theatre more books like this by Oscar Gross Brockett add to wishlist First published in 1968, History of the Theatre is the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history. The eighth edition retains all of the traditional features that have made History of the Theatre a classic for over thirty years, including over 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar Brockett, one of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.60! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Respect for Acting more books like this by Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel add to wishlist "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she teaches, and an explanation of the means to the end. For those unable to avail themselves of her personal tutelage, her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Stage Makeup more books like this by Richard Corson add to wishlist Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup and makeup for a variety of performance venues covers all aspects in detail and contains over 400 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.97! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Understanding movies more books like this by Louis Giannetti add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Film, Introduction to Cinema, and Film Appreciation. Understanding Movies is the best selling film text on the market! Designed to help students analyze movies with precision and technical sophistication, this book focuses on formalism-how the languages of the film (e.g., camera work, editing, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Theater: The Lively Art more books like this by Edwin Wilson add to wishlist This volume emphasizes the visual excitement of theatre and helps students to appreciate the relationship between theatrical elements. The addition of a photo essay chronicling a production from blocking to curtain call further illustrates the roles of costume, set design, direction and lighting. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.63! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Communication: Making Connections more books like this by William J Seiler, Melissa L Beall add to wishlist Designed to give your students the extra support they need to succeed in your classroom, our Study Edition of Seiler/Beall's Communication: Making Connections, Fifth Edition, offers perforated chapter practice tests at the end of the textbook, an optional Practice Test Solutions Manual with access to professional tutoring, and an Instructor's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Communicate! more books like this by Rudolph F Verderber add to wishlist This text provides practical exercises and activities to aid the student. Students gain background knowledge and experience in the theory and skills of interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. To help students gain specific skills in those areas, the author uses a cumulative approach that builds in content and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Natural Speaker more books like this by Randy Fujishin add to wishlist The Natural Speaker is a concise, student-friendly, practical guide to public speaking. It explores the basic skills necessary to present a speech to any audience in a way that is natural, effective, and rewarding. This text is designed to enhance and improve your students' natural speaking strengths by providing a basic knowledge of speech ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Mastering Public Speaking more books like this by George L Grice add to wishlist Mastering Public Speaking equips the reader with a firm grounding in the "hows" and "whys" of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphases on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking. Written in a casual, lively style and clearly organized, the Seventh Edition of Mastering Public Speaking ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Theatre, Brief more books like this by Robert Cohen add to wishlist This lively introduction to theatre offers equal measures of appreciation of theatrical arts and descriptions of the collaborative theatrical crafts. The author's enthusiasm for and knowledge of the current theatre, highlighted by contemporary production shots from around the world, put the students in the front row. see all copies from $3.65! new only from $22.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Communication: Principles for a Lifetime more books like this by Steven A Beebe, Susan J Beebe, Diana K Ivy add to wishlist Communication helps students see the relationships among the concepts, skills, theories, and contexts of communication by anchoring all discussion around five fundamental principles. Written by experienced and highly regarded textbook authors and teachers, Communication: Principles for a Lifetime provides students with all the theory and skills ... see all copies* from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Acting; the first six lessons more books like this by Richard Boleslavsky add to wishlist Six essays on the fundamentals of acting, presented in dialogue form, offer dramatic students an unusual introduction to their art. see all copies from $6.66! new only from $17.99! \| first editions
15 view cover	Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction more books like this by J Michael Gillette add to wishlist This comprehensive and practical survey examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Design is presented as both an art closely integrated with the director's, actor's, and playwright's vision, and a craft that provides practical solutions for the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication more books like this by Dr. Julia T Wood add to wishlist "Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication" combines the author's signature first-person narrative style and popular student commentaries with thoroughly up-to-date research, theories, and technological information to provide both an overview of the field and a practical guide you can immediately use to improve your ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
17 view cover	Organizational Communication: Approaches and Processes more books like this by Katherine Miller add to wishlist This text provides students with knowledge about organizational communication processes and how they have been explored in theory and research. As the title suggests, the first half of the book, "Approaches", considers how issues of organizational communication have been investigated and conceptualized. This section is then used as a basis through ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.19! \| SVS
18 view cover	When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? more books like this by George Carlin add to wishlist "Here's all you need to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid." Legendary comedian George Carlin rolls out another hilarious compendium of jokes, observations, and essays, mainly focusing on language. "The energy criminals now refer to oil drilling as oil exploration. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Essentials of Human Communication more books like this by Joseph A DeVito add to wishlist Essentials of Human Communication fills the need for a brief, interesting, but serious text that places a strong focus on skill development. In-text features and the text itself highlight the application of human communication skills to the real world and to the workplace. This top-selling text presents the fundamental skills of interpersonal, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Human Communication: The Basic Course more books like this by Joseph A DeVito add to wishlist Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development. This text provides an in-depth look at the concepts and principles that comprise all forms of human communication. With an emphasis on public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach more books like this by Susan J Beebe, Steven A Beebe add to wishlist The unique, audience-centered approach of this top-selling text emphasizes that success in public speaking depends on how listeners interpret the message. Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach brings theory and practice together in an understandable and applicable manner. Its distinctive and popular approach emphasizes the importance of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.95! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Communicating: A Social, Career, and Cultural Focus more books like this by Roy M Berko, Andrew D Wolvin, Darlyn R Wolvin add to wishlist This highly-regarded introduction to communication book offers a comprehensive blend of basic communication theory, research, and skills, with a strong emphasis on relationship communication (social), workplace (career), and intercultural communication (culture). Communicating introduces the basic principles of communication and applies them to ... see all copies from $25.94! new only from $69.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Essentials of Public Speaking more books like this by Cheryl Hamilton add to wishlist Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. "Essentials of Public Speaking" delivers abundant practical advice and also offers intriguing discussions ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies more books like this by Isa N Engleberg, Dianna R Wynn add to wishlist Working in Groups provides students with strategies for using theory and contemporary research findings to enhance group communication, group productivity, and member satisfaction. Using balance as a framework for looking at how groups work and "how to" work in groups, Working in Groups imparts students with tools for successful communication in ... see all copies from $3.48! new only from $10.35! \| SVS
25 view cover	Living Theatre: History of the Theatre more books like this by Edwin Wilson, Mr. Alvin Goldfarb add to wishlist "Living Theatre: A History" conveys the excitement and variety of theatre throughout time, as well as the dynamic way in which our interpretation of theatre history is informed by contemporary scholarship. Rather than presenting readers with a mere catalog of historical facts and figures, it sets each period in context through an exploration of ... see all copies from $63.00! new only from $116.00! \| SVS

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