English Storytelling

After observing his cat, Ziggy, for years, Stephane Garnier became convinced that cats have life down to an art form, so he set out to share Ziggy's je ne sais quoi with the world. Highlighting 40 trademark cat qualities that are (almost) entirely applicable to human daily living, Garnier provides insights that are delightfully useful as well as tips for living a day in the life of a cat - and a Q&A to test your cat quotient to see how much work you have to do learn the subtle art of living like a feline.

From comedian and writer ( Parks and Recreation, Eastbound & Down) Harris Wittels comes a hysterical breakdown of boasts, brags, and self-adulation disguised as humble comments and complaints - based on his popular @humblebrag Twitter feed. >Something immediately annoyed Harris Wittels about Twitter. All of a sudden it was acceptable to brag, so long as those brags were ever-so-thinly disguised as transparent humility....

The creators of the podcast The Dollop present profiles of the weird, outrageous, NSFW, and downright absurd tales from American history that you weren't taught in school. The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history.

Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Older, but not wiser, Lancaster goes back to basics in this hilarious essay collection about everything from taking community policing classes to accidentally getting high with her waiter after a fancy dinner. These are the tales she'd tell if she met you in a bar... if she weren't too lazy to put on pants and go to a bar. Offering advice ranging from how to remain happily married to a man who refuses to blow his damn nose already to not creating An Incident at the cheese counter during an attempt at Whole30, she's you, only louder.

The first memoir by beloved comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn, hilariously detailing what it's like to grow up as and remain a nerd, with a foreword by Patton Oswalt. Brian Posehn is a successful and instantly recognizable comedian, actor, and writer. He also happens to be a giant nerd. That's partly because he's been obsessed with such things as Dungeons and Dragons, comic books, and heavy metal since he was a child; the other part is because he fills out every bit of his six-foot-seven-inch frame.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Vanishing Passenger, The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery, and The Creature in Ogopogo Lake!

Lillian Stone—childhood evangelical, AOL girlfriend, and professional nail biter is always living on the edge of anxiety. From the pitfalls of a girl plagued by religious trauma, the incomprehensible yet unforgiving need for perfection, and a poorly-behaved twenty-pound beagle, Everybody’s Favorite is a refreshing story of what it means to pick yourself when the world is telling you otherwise.

Are you tired of giving average speeches and feeling nervous every time you have to speak in front of people? Imagine having the confidence and tools to deliver a powerful and engaging presentation every time. You’d get up in front of the audience and engage with them, hold their attention, and speak with clarity, composure and conviction. You EVEN start to enjoy yourself as you do! What you imagine is not a far-fetched dream but can become your everyday reality. With "The Young Leader's Guide to Public Speaking," you can learn to speak with success and become an extraordinary speaker.

Experience the fourth episode of the Baumgartner & Momsen detective story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration style and speed of this audio book is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German which is clearly understandable, not too fast, but also not too slow.

Netsuyo Lipschutz explores how to express yourself with authenticity, meaning, and power using storytelling. Drawing from her expertise as an international speaker, Lipschutz discusses how to find compelling stories in your experiences and shares some starter tips for putting your story together; how to narrow your focus down to your One BIG Message™; and the six Cs, or principles, of storytelling: Character, Circumstance, Conflict, Cure, Change, and Carryout.

In Crafting Narratives: The Art of Storytelling, Lyric Sage invites aspiring writers into the enchanting world of storytelling, unveiling the essential tools and techniques needed to transform ideas into compelling narratives. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate process of writing, offering invaluable insights on crafting multi-dimensional characters, structuring captivating plots, and weaving profound themes throughout your work. Lyric's engaging prose and practical exercises empower readers to dig deep into their creativity while honing their unique voice.

Embra, winter of 1574. Queen Mary has fled Scotland, to raise an army from the French. Her son and heir, Jamie, is held under protection in Stirling Castle. John Knox is dead. The people are unmoored and lurching under the uncertain governance of this riven land. It's a deadly time for young student Will Fowler, short of stature, low of birth but mightily ambitious, to make his name.

Storytelling is humanity's oldest way of connecting to others. But for businesses and managers, it can also be a powerful tool to help organizations grow and thrive.

In today’s fast-paced environment, the speed at which communication travels and the resounding calls for police accountability demonstrate a need for purposeful communications embedded in a strategic mindset. When done right, strategic communication can increase transparency, build trust, and encourage active community participation. Chief Cook has distilled over thirty years of experience into timely lessons filled with practical solutions you can begin implementing right away.

The book draws on history and sociology, and more personally on the author's early career as a professional cellist, as well as on his later work as a city planner and social thinker. It traces the evolution of performing spaces in the city; the emergence of actors, musicians, and dancers as independent artists; the inequality between performer and spectator; the uneasy relations between artistic creation and social and religious ritual; the uses and abuses of acting by politicians. The Janus-faced art of performing is both destructive and civilizing.

Storytelling is not just reserved for those big moments, in fact storytelling is the fabric of all communication connecting 8 billion people across the world... and you can harness its power. Every day you are surrounded and involved in countless storytelling moments with people. Whether it be conversations, interviews, meetings, presentations, events, public speaking, emails, social posts, personal branding, live feeds, videos, speeches, being on a date, or much more... why, what, and how you communicate... matters.

Daphne is not your ordinary dragon. She doesn't breathe fire—she breathes life into numbers, turning them into pictures that unravel mysteries, forge friendships, and save the day! From the imaginative mind of bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic comes a story that will captivate kids and parents alike. Follow Daphne’s journey to distant lands, where numbers are heroes in disguise and her adventures teach the basics of graphs in a way that’s fun, interactive, and empowering.

From the best-selling authors of The Power of Visual Storytelling comes the highly anticipated follow-up, The Laws of Brand Storytelling - the definitive, quick rulebook for how to use the power of storytelling to win over customers' hearts, minds, and long-term loyalty.

Experience the Exciting World of Health and Biotechnology in the Third Volume of "Discover Together: Storytelling for the Whole Family." Discover the most recent developments in the field of medicine, including the microbiome's critical role in human health and the revolutionary possibilities of artificial organs. A PhD in Chemical Engineering wrote this book, which is great for families since it simplifies complicated scientific findings into interesting stories.

Comedian Shawn Hitchins explores his irreverent nature in this debut collection of essays. Hitchins doesn’t shy away from his failures or celebrate his mild successes - he sacrifices them for an audience’s amusement. Nothing is sacred. His first major break-up, how his mother plotted the murder of the family cat, his difficult relationship with his father, becoming an unintentional spokesperson for all redheads, and many more.