{"product_id":"9781472139382","title":"Making a Short Speech or Toast: Practical advice, useful ideas and lots of help for anyone asked to speak in public","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people are called upon to make a speech or toast at some point in their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help the inexperienced speaker to stand up with confidence, and deliver a really effective speech or toast that is appropriate for the occasion. It also contains a variety of toasts and quotes to help those with more experience in public speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are guidelines on how to prepare and deliver a mini speech, including tips on introducing humour and how to avoid embarrassing your audience with inappropriate material. A special section includes interesting quotes and toasts to insert into a wedding speech, whether it's by the best man or woman, bridegroom or father of the bride. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA workbook section helps the reader with ideas for appropriate beginnings and endings to speeches. There is even an A-Z of sample toasts for all occasions including anniversaries, achievements, and business occasions; and for a range of subjects such as love, life, and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126169714928,"sku":"9781472139382","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472139382_p0.jpg?v=1769892697","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472139382","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}