This product is a set of two books. The first one is 'The Toastmaster's Handbook' by Herbert B. Prochnow, published by Prentice - Hall, Inc. in 1949. It's the fourth printing edition. The book is in good condition. The dust jacket has some chipping and tears at the edges, mild soiling and rubbing on the cover. There's shelf and edge wear with rounded and lightly scuffed edges, corners, and spine ends. Foxing is present on the dust jacket, endpapers, and edges of the text, but it doesn't affect readability. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean. The second book is 'Oral Communication Message and Response' by Larry A. Samovar & Jack Mills, published by Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers in 1969 with an unstated edition. It's in acceptable condition, with rubbing on the cover and spine. There are marks from the previous owner on some pages, but readability isn't affected. The binding is also tight.
These two books are great resources for improving your communication skills. To use them, start by skimming through the table of contents to get an overview. Then, read the chapters in a logical order. As you read, take notes and try to apply the concepts in real - life situations. For the 'Toastmaster's Handbook', you can use it as a guide when preparing speeches. For 'Oral Communication Message and Response', it can help you understand different communication scenarios. When it comes to maintenance, keep the books away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent damage. If the pages get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid bending the pages or putting heavy objects on them to keep the binding tight. Also, handle the dust jackets carefully to prevent further chipping or tearing.
