The New American Speech Author:Hedde, Brigance, and Powell I picked this book up at Goodwill, thinking I would use in in preparation for the DSST (DANTES) Public Speaking exam. The contents of this book match up well against the outline for that test. This book would be a good start for anyone taking that exam. — This book covers: Speechmaking in a Free Society, Everyday Conversation, Special Types of Co... more »nversation, Fundamentals of Communication, Using the Body and Voice, American Pronunciation, Listening, Preparing and Delivering the Speech, Special Types of Public Speeches, Parliamentary Procedure, Group Discussion, Debating, Radio and Television Speech, Interpretation, Reading with Meaning, Interpreting Types of Material, Reading & Speaking in Chorus, Storytelling, Delivering Orations & Declamations, Appreciating Drama, Acting, Preparing and Staging Plays, Playwriting, Film, Radio, and T.V. Drama.« less