Best Speeches Of All Time - April 2024

The World's Great Speeches: Fourth Enlarged (1999) Edition

This outstanding compendium of 292 great speeches contains addresses from nearly every historical era and nation, from the formal orations of ancient Greece and the speeches of Julius Caesar, to modern-day addresses by Nelson Mandela, Ronald Regan and Václav Havel.Among the memorable speeches included here are Pericles' funeral oration, St. Bernard's advocacy of the Second Crusade, William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech, Winston Churchill's "Blood, Sweat and Tears" address, Richard Nixon's speech to the astronauts on the moon, Malcolm X's address on the Black Revolution, and many mor... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0486409031
• UPC: 800759409037
• ASIN: 0486409031
• ISBN: 0486409031
• Brand: Dover Publications
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

Great Speeches That Changed the World

Discover 70 great speeches from leaders such as Winston Churchill, Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Shirley Chisholm, Ronald Reagan, Gloria Steinem, Bill Gates, and many more. Read excerpts from powerful speeches such as MLK's "I Have a Dream," Churchill's "We Shall Fight on the Beaches," LBJ's "We Shall Overcome," Mary Fisher's "A Whisper of AIDS," and Elie Wiesel's "The Perils of Indifference." These memorable speeches are organized chronologically, beginning with Marie Curie and ending with Elon Musk. Each spread includes an introduction to the speaker and speech as well as key excerpts ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1640306544
• ASIN: 1640306544
• ISBN: 1640306544
• Brand: Publications International, Ltd.
• Manufacturer: Publications International, Ltd.

Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History (Updated and Expanded)

The definitive compendium of classic and modern oratory expanded―with a new preface on what makes a speech "great." An instant classic when it was first published a decade ago and now enriched by seventeen new speeches, Lend Me Your Ears contains more than two hundred outstanding moments of oratory. It is selected, arranged, and introduced by William Safire, who honed his skills as a presidential speechwriter. He is considered by many to be America's most influential political columnist and most elegant explicator of our language. Covering speeches from Demosthenes to George W. Bush, this la... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0393059316
• ASIN: 0393059316
• ISBN: 0393059316
• Brand: William Safire
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama

A collection of Barack Obama's greatest speeches, now including his farewell address, selected and introduced by columnist E.J. Dionne and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid."It is a political partisan's dream to see them [Obama's words] so finely gathered here." - Washington PostWe Are the Change We Seek is a collection of Barack Obama's 27 greatest addresses: beginning with his 2002 speech opposing the Iraq War and closing with his emotional farewell address in Chicago in January 2017. As president, Obama's words had the power to move the country, and often the world, as few presidents before him. Whet... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1635570913
• ASIN: 1635570913
• ISBN: 1635570913
• Brand: Bloomsbury USA
• Manufacturer: Bloomsbury USA

The World's 100 Greatest Speeches

Motivational, passionate and persuasive, this is a compilation of the world's 100 greatest speeches by some of the most significant people in history who have played an important role in shaping the world as we know it now. These speeches?by kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers, freedom fighters and political leaders, dictators and writers?have made a mark in world history. These speeches not only give us an insight into the past, but also inspire us with their demands for equality, cries of freedom, a call to arms, rooting for the cause of the individual or the nation. Learn from ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 8129142120
• ASIN: 8129142120
• ISBN: 9788129142122
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Rupa Publications India

The World's Great Speeches: 292 Speeches from Pericles to Mandela (Fourth Enlarged Edition) (Dover)

New. Binding is tight and intact. Boarders are clean, straight and edges sharp. Perfectly crisp corners.Pages are clean and unmarked, unused/unread , excellent condition overall.

• ASIN: 048646332X
• ASIN: 048646332X
• ISBN: 048646332X
• Manufacturer: Dover

Great Speeches of the 20th Century (Dover Thrift Editions)

A great speech can stir the soul — and move a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from some of the twentieth century's most memorable addresses. Writers and speakers in search of memorable quotations will appreciate this collection, as will any reader seeking historical wisdom and inspiration. Featured speakers include Winston Churchill, rousing the British to defend their lives and homes against the Nazis; Mohandas Gandhi, advocating non-violent resistance to deplorable living conditions; and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, calming the na... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0486474674
• UPC: 800759474677
• ASIN: 0486474674
• ISBN: 0486474674
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

50 Speeches That Made the Modern World: Famous Speeches from Women's Rights to Human Rights

Throughout history, great speeches have produced great change. From inciting violence and asserting control to restoring peace and securing freedom, nothing has the raw emotional power of a speech delivered at the right moment, in the right place, with the right content, and the right delivery. 50 Speeches That Made The Modern World is a celebration of the most influential and thought-provoking speeches that have shaped the world we live in. With comprehensive, chronological coverage of speeches from the 20th and 21st centuries, taken from all corners of the globe, it covers Emmeline Pankhurst... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1473640946
• ASIN: 1473640946
• ISBN: 1473640946
• Brand: Chambers
• Manufacturer: Chambers

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1455570249
• ASIN: 1455570249
• ISBN: 1455570249
• Brand: Grand Central Publishing
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

Your Best Speech Ever: The ultimate public speaking "How To Guide" featuring The Speech Formula, a proven design and delivery system. (Black and White)

Finally! A speech book that awakens and enlightens developing speakers at any level. Your Best Speech Ever begins by an in depth exploration into the fear, dread and phobias public speaking often evokes in people and examines the stress or anxiety response many experience. Specific strategies are outlined to conquer the fear and speak confidently to audiences of any size or speeches for any purpose. Any great speech is comprised of two components, the design and the delivery. Your Best Speech Ever delves deeply into each aspect featuring real solutions for building your best speech ever. For t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 194745000X
• ASIN: 194745000X
• ISBN: 194745000X
• Manufacturer: International Public Speaking Institute, Inc.

Moo Baa La La La

This raucous story about the sounds animals make—including three pigs who say "la la la!"—is just right for reading aloud.Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

• ASIN: 067144901X
• UPC: 642688055561
• ASIN: 067144901X
• ISBN: 067144901X
• Brand: Little Simon
• Manufacturer: Little Simon

What If Everybody Did That?

If you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal ... right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules ... and spoke during story time, didn’t wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.

• ASIN: 0761456864
• ASIN: 0761456864
• ISBN: 0761456864
• Brand: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Manufacturer: Two Lions

The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important and dramatic chapter in the American story—the settling of the Northwest Territory by dauntless pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would come to define our country.As part of the Treaty of Paris, in which Great Britain recognized the new United States of America, Britain ceded the land that comprised the immense Northwest Territory, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Mi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501168681
• ASIN: 1501168681
• ISBN: 1501168681
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

First 100 Words

Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.

• ASIN: 0312510780
• ASIN: 0312510780
• ISBN: 0312510780
• Brand: Roaring Brook Press
• Size: 1 book
• Manufacturer: Priddy Books

American Political Speeches (Penguin Civic Classics)

A selection of speeches by the most inspiring and persuasive orators in American historyPenguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and—above all—essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution, draws together the great texts of American civic life to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues. Whether readers are encountering these classic writings for the first time, or brushing up in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Civil ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143121952
• ASIN: 0143121952
• ISBN: 0143121952
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Best Picture Collection: Gentleman's Agreement / The French Connection / All About Eve / The Sound Of Music / How Green Was My Valley

Best Picture Collection [DVD] 02454349071

• UPC: 8242935
• Color: Other
• Rating: 4.8

The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time : A Mind-Blowing Challenge of Math, Logic, and Wordplay

Solve history's greatest puzzles with this classic collection of brain teasers from The Best Brain Teasers of All Time.The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout

• UPC: 391173498

In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 (CD)

R.E.M. -quot;In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003quot; - An essential introduction to R.E.M., this 2003 compilation features iconic singles from the seminal alt-rockers, including quot;Everybody Hurts,quot; quot;Nightswimmingquot; and quot;Losing My Religion.quot; In Time culls

• UPC: 52161578
• Rating: 5.0

How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time

Tommy Armour's classic How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time provides timeless golf instruction on the following subjects: * How to learn your best golf * What can your best golf be? *

• UPC: 25950397
• Rating: 4.0

Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? : MR STATS Sets the Record Straight on the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time

ABC and ESPNUs "Mr. Stats" ranks the NBAUs greatest players of all time in this provocative and comprehensive

• UPC: 28323401

Instant Pot Cookbook: 575 Best Instant Pot Recipes of All Time (with Nutrition Facts, Easy and Healthy Recipes) (Paperback)

WHILE OTHER INSTANT POT COOKBOOKS are poorly written, have no recipe index, lots of editing errors, bad recipes, or simply recipes that are overcomplicated, the Instant Pot Cookbook by Rachel Collins feature the best variety

• UPC: 400693357

R.E.M. - In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 - Vinyl

R.E.M. -quot;In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 is more than a greatest hits collection, its an opportunity to reflect on the astonishing creative and cultural influence of

• UPC: 752935352

The 100 Best Love Poems of All Time

Here, in one compact volume, is a greatest hits collection of the 100 best loved poems ever written by 100 of the world's greatest poets. This essential anthology is ideal for the romantic--and will inspire

• UPC: 1886607

Crockpot Recipes : The Top 100 Best Slow Cooker Recipes of All Time

Would you love to have delicious and healthy meals with little effort? Whether you want to (1) discover 100 of the best crockpot recipes of all time, (2) create delicious meals with little effort, or

• UPC: 832766173

Barack Obama Books: Barack Obama Adult Coloring Book: One of the Best American Presidents of All Time and Chill Politician, Acclaimed Lawyer and Legendary Writer Inspired Adult Coloring Book (Paperbac

Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the

• UPC: 779864209

The Greatest Speeches of All-Time: 15 of the Best Speeches from World Leaders b…

• UPC: 293541436115
• Category: Non-Fiction
• Price: 4 GBP