English Storytelling

Dive into the enchanting world of "Echoes of Elegance," a captivating collection inspired by Jane Austen's timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice. Immerse yourself in 15 short stories that reimagine the beloved characters and explore alternate paths in Regency-era England. From the transformative journey of Mr. Darcy, as he reflects on his pride and anonymously aids the Bennet family, to Elizabeth Bennet turning the tables with a bold proposal, each story weaves a tapestry of intrigue, redemption, and enduring love. Witness Mrs. Bennet's surprising transformation, Lady Catherine's unexpected...

Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children. Yet most educators have not fully capitalized on the connection between storytelling, folktales, and character education.

Bestselling advice columnist Vandy Guru built her career teaching others how to live honestly and courageously, but after the loss of her husband, Vandy’s public veneer can barely conceal her grief. When her beloved daughter Mallika suddenly disappears and her estranged childhood best friend Rani returns, stirring up long-buried secrets, Vandy’s carefully crafted life feels at risk.

Skyrocket Your Sales Through the Power of Compelling StorytellingIn "The Story Selling Secret," author Jim Edwards presents a straightforward, 5-step blueprint for using personal stories to powerfully connect with your audience, differentiate yourself from competitors, and ultimately increase sales. In today's crowded marketplace, it's no longer enough to simply promote your products or services. You need to engage and resonate with your target audience on a deeper level, and there's no better way to do this than with compelling personal stories. Tell Personal Stories That Connect and Sell ...

Experience the second 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 audiobook is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German that is clearly understandable, not too fast but also not too slow.

An internationally bestselling novelist, Matthew Dicks has also spent ten years consulting with individual clients and organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. In Stories Sell, Dicks shows people in business how to get their message across without relying on cookie-cutter presentations or stodgy case studies

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Canoe Trip Mystery, The Mystery of the Hidden Beach, and The Mystery of the Missing Cat.

A heartwarming story about misunderstandings, second chances, and the magic of Christmas love.Lainey's childhood foe is back in town... Lainey Moore loves Christmas in her charming waterfront town of Merryton on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After getting dumped by her fiance last year, she's especially looking forward to volunteering at the town's annual "Christmas on the Bay" festival. She's assigned to decorate the historic Heron Hall for the public house tour, but there's one catch: the new owner is Jay Gamble, an outspoken TV pundit...and her childhood nemesis. Lainey is determined ...

In many ways, there has never been a better time to get into Dungeons & Dragons. More people are playing the game now than ever before, and along with that expanded player base has come a wealth of new ideas and content that, thanks to the internet, can be easily disseminated amongst the player base. It excites me to see so many people I would never have expected to have an interest in this incredibly nerdy hobby not only give it a try, but find that it can be more than a fun pastime, and can actually add value and meaning to their life and relationships.

This collection includes The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard, Mystery of the Wild West Bandit, and The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch.

Three complete stories in one collection! This volume includes The Mystery at Skeleton Point, The Tattletale Mystery, and The Comic Book Mystery.

The best-selling author of American Housewife is back with a fiercely funny collection of essays on marriage and manners, thank-you notes and three-ways, ghosts, gunshots, gynecology, and the Calgon-scented, onion-dipped, monogrammed art of living as a Southern lady.

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of romance fiction? Dive into "From Pen to Passion," where the art of crafting captivating love stories awaits. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the keys to unlocking the secrets of the romance genre. Whether you're a budding writer or a seasoned author, this book is your passport to creating heartwarming and emotionally resonant tales of love, desire, and connection. What You'll Find Inside: Crafting Unforgettable Characters: Learn how to breathe life into your heroes and heroines, making them relatable, multi-dimensional, and...

This edition brings together some of Ephron’s most famous writing on a generation of women (and men) who helped shape the way we live now, and on events ranging from the Watergate scandal to the Pillsbury Bake-Off. In these sharp, hilariously entertaining, and vividly observed pieces, Ephron illuminates an era with wicked honesty and insight. From the famous "A Few Words About Breasts" to important pieces on her time working for the New York Post and Gourmet Magazine, these essays show Ephron at her very best.

Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, listeners will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world’s first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment.

In an evolving networked era, social-issue documentaries like Blackfish are art for civic imagination and social critique. In Story Movements, producer and scholar Caty Borum Chattoo explores how documentaries disrupt dominant cultural narratives through complex, creative, often investigative storytelling.

Characters are central to fiction because they are the primary conduit through which readers engage in the story. How to Craft Interesting Characters is a remarkable reference on how aspiring writers can create relatable characters to establish emotional connections with their readers, drive their plots, and exploit their themes and ideas through transformative character arcs—written by the international best-selling author C.D. Sutherland, who created the Antediluvian Steampunk genre. He wishes he'd had this manual to help guide his muse when he started writing. Since then, he's authored...

Do you have a head brimming with ideas but struggle to bring them to life? This book is your guide to unlocking the creative power within you, no matter your field! In "Creative Confidence," you'll discover a five-step framework to conquer self-doubt, ignite your imagination, and transform your ideas into tangible results. Learn to silence your inner critic, that pesky voice that whispers doubts and stifles your creative spirit. Embrace your unique creative identity and discover the power of your own perspective. Master brainstorming techniques to generate a flood of ideas, without fear of ...

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Great Bicycle Race Mystery, The Mystery of the Wild Ponies, and The Mystery in the Computer Game.

All children mythologize their birth... So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's beloved collection of stories, long famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale. The enigmatic Winter has always kept her violent and tragic past a secret. Now old and ailing, she summons a biographer to tell the truth about her extraordinary life: Margaret Lea, a young woman for whom the secret of her own birth remains an ever-present pain.