Being an effective public speaker is an invaluable skill. Yet, most people have an innate fear of speaking before large crowds. In this book, Dale Carnegie shows people how they can easily overcome their fear of public speaking and reach a point where they, in fact, begin enjoying it! The book provides rock-solid advice on how to communicate more effectively, by developing poise and confidence; improving one's diction; as well as making and winning arguments. Carnegie focuses on his core idea that everyone is capable of being a great speaker and that it is just a matter of practice.