English Storytelling

Flula Borg's fascination with America and its "peoples" have warmed hearts nationwide. A frequent guest of Conan O’Brien, the German-born actor and multi-talented entertainer (think Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat crossed with Billy Eichner) fell in love with the United States upon his first visit as a young boy. Throughout his career, he has succeeded in regaling audiences with stories from his outlandish travel exploits while paying homage to his German upbringing, culminating in a personality that is supercharged and charmingly wholesome.

Much more than a knack for snappy comebacks, wit is the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. In this whimsical book, James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the highest form of wit. Geary reasons that wit is both visual and verbal, physical and intellectual: there’s the serendipitous wit of scientists, the crafty wit of inventors, the optical wit of artists, and the metaphysical wit of philosophers.

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.

Embark on a magical journey through the intricate world of fabric and fiction with "Storytelling Stitches," the eBook that weaves together the timeless art of textile narratives with the captivating power of storytelling. Delve into an enchanting realm where every thread tells a tale and every stitch is a sentence in a grand, unfolding saga. In "Storytelling Stitches," you're invited to explore the rich history of textile narratives, from the ancient tapestries that adorned medieval halls to the cutting-edge fabric stories that speak to the modern soul. Traverse the historical landscapes ...

This bundle includes The Gymnastics Mystery, The Poison Frog Mystery, and The Mystery of the Empty Safe.

Forgive him, father, for Stephen Colbert has sinned. He knew it was wrong at the time. But he went ahead and did it anyway. Now he's begging for forgiveness. Based on his popular segment from The Late Show, Stephen Colbert and his team of writers now reveal his most shameful secrets to millions (although, actually, he'd like you not to tell anyone). Midnight Confessions is a collection of Stephen Colbert at his most brilliant and irreverent.

Ever been part of a really tough project? So tough that you had to eat a teammate? Unfortunately for an infamous group of pioneers, the effort to migrate to California reached those depths of project failure. Fortunately for us, we can use their story and other, historical examples to underscore the value of clear expectations. Whether it's a tragic journey west, the loss of a spacecraft (for the second time), or the creation of a chatbot that turned into one of the nastiest personas on the Internet, failed projects share a common trait; expectations could have been more clear. ‘MAP. ...

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

In You Are Not for Everybody, bestselling author and creative entrepreneur J.D. Netto offers an honest and refreshing take on branding, marketing, and storytelling. With his unique twist, J.D. delves into the crucial topics every creative entrepreneur needs to master to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Baba Yaga’s Bag is an evening of stories about herbal medicines, in which we will accompany Vasa Lisa as she seeks fire from a witch, listen in as Old Woman knits cozy mittens and gloves for Old Man, cheer as the plants fight back when insects threaten to end the “problem of man”, and journey to China for a bittersweet tale of lovers and herb gathering on a wild mountain.

In The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling that Meets the Moment celebrated writer, interviewer, and speaker Dr. Rod Berger delivers an inspiring and practical discussion about the rebirth of stories in our society's collective consciousness. The author explains how great stories are woven into corporate strategy, educational curricula, social media platforms, and more, and how to tap into those stories to connect with your audiences.

📘 Listen, Detect, Help – by Nacho Caballero 💡 Struggling to grow your business? Want to sell more without losing authenticity? This book is a must-read for employees, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to master sales, storytelling, productivity, and business management. With a practical approach and real-world experience, Nacho Caballero blends humor, storytelling, and proven strategies to help you: ✅ Sell effectively without feeling like a salesperson. ✅ Use storytelling to connect with clients and teams. ✅ Avoid common mistakes that can destroy your business. ✅ ...

A compendium of quotes and riffs by P.J. O'Rourke on subjects ranging from government to fishing to apps, to be published on what would have been his seventy-fifth birthday.

Aparna Nancherla is a superstar comedian on the rise—a darling of Netflix and Comedy Central’s comedy special lineups, a headliner at comedy shows and music festivals, a frequenter of late night television and the subject of numerous profiles. She’s also a successful actor who has written a barrage of thoughtful essays published by the likes of the New York Times. If you ask her, though, she’s a total fraud. She’d hate to admit it, but no one does impostor syndrome quite like Aparna Nancherla.

Step into a world of ambition, folly, and unexpected twists in Pride, Power, and Peculiar Predicaments, a carefully curated anthology of classic American short stories. This collection brings together tales of overconfidence and consequence, where pride clashes with fate, power shifts in unforeseen ways, and characters find themselves in the grip of the strange and the ironic.

Storytelling Isn’t Just Marketing — It’s Your Most Powerful Competitive Advantage. In a world where customers can buy almost anything from almost anyone, why do some businesses thrive while others struggle — even when they offer nearly identical products or services? The answer isn’t features, pricing, or hustle. It’s story. Storytelling as Strategy is a practical, no-fluff guide for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and service professionals ready to transform their brand from forgettable to legendary. In these pages, Kevin Shirley reveals how to create an emotional moat ...

Dive into this animal cozy mystery where a group of quirky cats and clever dogs become unlikely heroes, proving that sometimes it’s the pets solving a crime that leads their humans to the truth. In the gossip-filled small town of Sunridge Junction, Leona Willis, known as the reclusive “crazy cat lady,” suddenly finds herself a suspect when a prominent resident is discovered dead under mysterious circumstances. With her reputation on the line, although reluctant, Leona teams up with retired police detective Maya Thompson, a friend she hasn’t spoken to in years. Maya brings along her ...

Imagine words that don’t just speak but pull you in, their cadence like a heartbeat you can’t ignore, their meaning unfurling like a whispered secret meant only for you. Sentences that don’t merely inform but awaken, igniting something deep within—a spark, a truth, a feeling you didn’t even realize was waiting. Stories that slip past the barriers of thought, weaving themselves into the quiet corners of your mind, where they take root and grow stronger with every breath, every memory, every heartbeat. It doesn’t just tell a story—it becomes a part of you. Inside Hypnotic ...

In the first book of the Farrunner Chronicle series, we meet young Lucien Farrunner. He is the first of his kind, half human and half werewolf. The union of his werewolf father and his human mother was a love story in which they were exiled. They founded their own village, far from their homeland, with friends who considered them family. Lucien, returning from a hunting ritual to adulthood, came home to find his family and the entire village massacred. Not a soul left alive. The only clue as to who was responsible for such carnage was a calling card left by the deadliest band of mercenaries...

Hanukkah: Festival of Lights is a beautifully crafted book that delves into the history, traditions, and celebrations of one of the most significant Jewish holidays - Hanukkah. The book is written in an engaging and informative style, perfect for readers of all ages. The story of Hanukkah is brought to life through stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions of the festival’s origins, which date back over 2,000 years. The book explains the miracle of the oil, which is at the heart of the Hanukkah story and why it is celebrated by lighting candles on the menorah. Moreover, the book ...