Recommended Resource List:
Developing Effective Presentation Skills

Materials indicated by call numbers may be found on site using the State Library's Online Catalog. All other sources may be acquired using the State Library's Interlibrary Loan Services. To request materials, state government employees should use the Kentucky Government Employee Materials Request form. To apply for a library card, State Government Employees should complete the online application.

• Audiobooks
  • Jeary, Tony. Inspire Any Audience: Proven Secrets of the Pros for Powerful Presentations. [Audiocassette] Auburn, CA: Audio Partners, 1998. Call number: SR 808.51 Jear
  • Pool, Steve. Fearless Public Speaking. Renton, WA: Topics Entertainment, 2002. Call number: SR CD 808.51 Pool
• Books
  • Atkinson, Cliff. Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations that Inform, Motivate and Inspire. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Press, 2005. Call number: 005.58 POWERPT Atki
  • Beebe, Steven A. Public Speaking Handbook. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Allyn and Bacon, 2007. Call number: 808.51 Beeb
  • Carlson, Tony. The How of WOW: a Guide to Giving a Speech That Will Positively Blow ’Em Away. New York: AMACOM, 2005. Call number: 808.51 Carl
  • Daley, Kevin and Daley-Caravella, Laura. Talk Your Way to the Top: How to Address Any Audience Like Your Career Depends Upon It. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. Call number: 658.452 Dale
  • Detz, Joan. How to Write and Give a Speech: A Practical Guide for Executives, PR People, the Military, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, and Anyone Who Has to Make Every Word Count, Revised and Updated Ed. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2002. Call number: 808.51 Detz
  • Detz, Joan. It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2000. Call number: 808.51 Detz
  • Holliday, Micki. High-Impact Presentation and Training Skills: Proven Techniques for Captivating, Motivating, and Inspiring. Shawnee Mission, KS: National Press Publications, 2000. Call number: 658.452 Holl
  • Jeary, Tony. Life is a Series of Presentations: 8 Ways to Punch up Your People Skills at Work, at Home, Anytime, Anywhere. New York: Fireside Book, 2004. Call number: 658.452 Jear
  • Jolles, Robert L. How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers, 3rd ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005. Call number: 658.456 Joll
  • Krannich, Caryl Rae. 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear; Commanding Attention, 3rd ed. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 2004. Call number: 808.51 Kran
  • Laskowski, Lenny. 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking. New York: Warner Books, 2001. Call number: 808.51 Ten
  • Mandel, Steve. Effective Presentation Skills: A Practical Guide to Better Speaking, 3rd ed. (Fifty-Minute Series). Menio Park, CA: Crisp Publication, 2000. Call number: 658.452 Mand
  • Mandel, Steve. Technical Presentation Skills: A Practical Guide for Better Speaking, 3rd ed. (Fifty-Minute Series). Menio Park, CA: Crisp Publication, 2000. Call number: 658.452 Mand
  • Mintzer, Rich. Public Speaking for Wimps: Staying Cool When Stage Fright Strikes. New York: Sterling Publishing, 2005. Call number: 808.51 Mint
  • Naistadt, Ivy. Speak without Fear: A Total System for Becoming a Natural, Confident Communicator. New York: HaperResource, 2004. Call number: 808.51 Nais
• Videos
  • Persuasive Presentation Guaranteed! 41 min. Barr, 1994. Videocassette. Call number: VC 808.51 Pers
• Websites
  • http://www.presentersuniversity.com/index.php
    Presenters University of the InFocus Corporation offers tutorials and downloads, focusing on content, delivery, and visual aids. It also includes information on using technology in presentations. Last accessed on July 28, 2005.
  • http://www.presentations.com
    Presentations.com VNU eMedia Inc. offers information on presentation technology and techniques for effective communication, presentation, practices and how-to’s. It also includes articles from Presentations magazine. Last accessed on July 28, 2005.