This Pocket Book, How to Develop Self-Confidence and lnfluence People by Public Speaking,has been edited to appeal to the "reading" public. It contains many of the words of wisdom that have helped our students to achieve their goals. In rereading the book carefully in the past few months, I realize how many wise rules it contains for overcoming fear and gaining self-confidence.Practical techniques and suggestions are added to those rules that will help everyone to meet people as individuals or as groups, and to talk with them effectively.