English Storytelling

Ann Spangler has collected the funniest stories from todays funniest women between the covers of one book.

God designed the brain for storytelling. Then, He filled His word from Genesis to Revelation with stories. He also sent His Son to us, who taught with stories, or parables. How important is storytelling to God? It is so important that He created a function within the brain that works side by side with the stories we hear, read, and see. This book offers insight into how you can recognize this beautiful gift, participate in it with your family and friends, and encourage it with your children as a communication and learning tool. Even infants can experience this amazing gift. This title was ...

Beyond the Selfie: Crafting Your Digital Persona" is a captivating guide that unravels the secrets behind the digital success of influential figures like the Kardashians, providing readers with a roadmap to cultivate their own unique and authentic online presence. Delving beyond the surface of social media glamour, this book navigates the intricacies of building a digital persona that resonates with audiences and stands the test of time. Within its pages, readers will embark on a journey through the realms of authenticity, storytelling mastery, and visual aesthetics. From decoding the art ...

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 ...

This is not your grandmother’s public speaking book (nothing against Grammy). Match the magic of storytelling with the science of cognition to conquer your public speaking obstacles, once and for all. With this 13-day, step-by-step guide, go from fearful to fearless, cautious to confident, uncertain to unlimited, all through the power of story. Become an undaunted, dynamic, and persuasive public speaker in just 13 days.

A hazardous race to stop an extinction. A mysterious death linked to the past. Can a silver-haired sleuth navigate the clues in time to save a life? ‘Mama Rose’ Hardie has always fought to conserve Kenya’s precious wildlife. Officiating at an off-road fundraising race in the famous Maasai Mara game reserve, she’s shocked when a vehicle crash claims the life of a colleague. And worse still, this was no accident… When a good friend is accused of plotting a deadly sabotage, the clever amateur sleuth vows to clear his name. But with motives between teams reaching deep into an ...

Two deaths. No crime. For this determined sleuth the answers are not black and white. Community vet ‘Mama Rose’ Hardie is hoping for peace and tranquility to mourn the death of her faithful husband. But when a woman collapses and dies in her arms, she’s shaken to the core. She joins an endangered zebra expedition, but alarms bells start ringing when a second woman mysteriously dies in her care. Despite the lack of evidence, and the authorities’ insistence that the tragedies are coincidental, Rose acts on her own instincts to prove they’re deliberate killings. But with clues luring...

A deadly marathon. A missing runner. Can a silver-haired sleuth discover the truth before the race reaches a fatal finish? Perceptive amateur sleuth, ‘Mama Rose’ Hardie just wants to make her ailing husband comfortable. Putting aside her dedication to wildlife and community, she whisks him off to a luxury lodge for a breathtaking getaway. But when a young athlete jogs into the bush and never returns, Rose is torn between remaining at her partner’s side and her fears for the woman’s plight. When her husband is rushed to hospital and a woman’s body is found on the savannah, Rose ...

Welcome to Sweetgum Hollow—where stories grow wilder than blackberry vines and one red-haired girl can stir up more truth than a Southern storm. Meet Jennymae “Jingles” Tibbins: a feisty, 13-year-old sparkplug with a jangle in her pocket, a rebel spirit, and a sweet tea wit that cuts through nonsense like a butter knife through biscuits. In these pages, you’ll ride shotgun through the Deep South—on dirt roads, church pews, and secrets buried beneath front porch chatter. Jingles doesn’t aim to cause trouble, but truth has a funny way of finding her—and when it does, it sure ...

"When Winds Blow West" is a triumph of storytelling, a novel that captures the devastating reality of modern-day refugees and takes the reader on a heart-wrenching journey through the Syrian Civil War. This powerful story has been hailed as one of the best works on the subject and is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the human experience in times of conflict. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "When Winds Blow West" AI Illustrated Edition - a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. With over 50 mesmerizing illustrations, the story comes to life, making this book ...

This book is a comprehensive guide to web stories and how they can be used for a variety of purposes, including business, publishing, and non-profit organizations. The book covers the basics of web stories, including their features, how to create and publish them, and how to optimize them for different devices. The book also explores the different ways web stories can be used to increase brand awareness, drive sales, increase audience engagement, and drive donations. Case studies of businesses, publishers, and non-profit organizations that have successfully used web stories are provided, as...

Songs of a Sourdough is the first published volume of verse from the man who would become "The Bard of the Yukon", Robert W. Service. This volume contains 33 verses exploring characters, landscapes, and life in the early days on Canada's last frontier. From the hardships to the humanity, and from harlots to the heart, Service's work breaks trail to a new way to look at Klondike.

Unlock the secrets of modern digital success with "AI in Social Media Content," your ultimate guide to navigating, mastering, and innovating within the ever-evolving landscape of social media. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and anyone intrigued by the fusion of technology and creativity, this eBook delves into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping social media interactions. Embark on a journey through the dynamic world of viral videos as you explore the evolution of platforms and the rise of short-form content. Discover how AI has become the game-changer ...

Family storytelling at its most hilarious, the Maynard Moose tales of Willy Claflin entertain all ages. An excellent choice for family car trips, these whimsical retellings excite young imaginations and delight young and old with their creative use of language.

What About the Baby?: Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction gathers the best-selling novelist Alice McDermott’s pithiest wisdom about her chosen art, acquired over a lifetime as an acclaimed writer and teacher of writing.

The concept of using storytelling in personal and business applications is not new. The idea of using stories in our daily lives is embedded into the human condition. People are instinctively drawn to hearing stories and telling stories. This is certainly not the first book on storytelling or even the first book on storytelling in business and other situations. However, many of the books on storytelling concentrate on making the case for using stories in business and everyday situations. As the title implies, this book takes a more practical approach to storytelling. The book focuses on the...

A high-stakes match. An inexplicable death. As the players take their positions, can an amateur sleuth solve the mystery before the final whistle blows?Mama Rose just wants to enjoy a local polo tournament and care for any injured horses. But when a polo player is found dead in a stable, there’s all to play for if our silver-haired investigator is to discover the deadly truth. Intrigued by tales from a late-night party, Rose unearths multiple suspects all with motives to harm the victim. But when her enquires lead to dead ends, she begins to doubt her intuition that there’s been foul ...

The riveting story of Aruna, a young girl, forced to leave her country of birth, India, move to Malaysia, to marry a total stranger, a union arranged by her family without her knowledge or consent. She is devastated and unable to come to terms with the proposal. How could she leave her family, friends, not to mention her beloved, India, to migrate to a foreign land? However, when she meets the groom, Goku, she realizes that the emotional turmoil she is experiencing affects him just the same. He looks at her with an exasperated look on his face and asks, “Why did you not tell the older ...

From Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, the youngest comedy writers ever for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and masterminds behind the viral 2018 Yale graduation speech, comes a hilarious collection of short stories taking on coming-of-age, memes, sex, politics, relationships, and Goop, with satire, self-deprecation, and utter irreverence.

Suzie survived the police academy. Will the residence of small-town, USA survive her? From amateur bookstore sleuth to police cadet, Officer Suzie Ivy beat the odds and made it through the toughest eighteen weeks of her life. Join Suzie during her midlife wacky adventures, a Glock .35 on her hip, and a whole new attitude. With a shiny new badge pinned to her chest; hilarity and tears ensue. Add a Beefalo named Old Betty, crazy old men with rocks, and unlicensed drivers who think they own the road and you’ll stumble along with Suzie while she takes law enforcement by storm. Hold on tight, ...