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American writer Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain has given us some literary gems with Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and his travel adventures in 19th-century Europe and to Australia and New Zealand. In How to Tell a Story and Other Essays, Twain discusses the telling of stories, rather than providing more stories.

An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.

Living to Tell the Tale spans Gabriel García Márquez’s life from his birth in 1927 through the start of his career as a writer to the moment in the 1950s when he proposed to the woman who would become his wife. A radiant, powerful, and beguiling memoir, Living to Tell the Tale gives us the formation of Gabriel García Márquez as a writer and as a man.

In The Stories We Tell: Mythology to Make Sense of Modern Lives, renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik presents 72 tales from India’s rich treasure of myths and legends. These stories, ranging from folk tales in Andhra Pradesh on Lakshmana to Vedic stories on Indra, urge you to reconsider ideas of good, bad, love, faith and culture.

From the authors of How to Tell Stories to Children comes a podcast that supports parents, teachers, and grandparents who want to engage in the intimacy and excitement of storytelling at home. Our work has been endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall, New York Times bestselling authors and parenting guides Steve Biddulph, Kim John Payne, Bill McKibben, Richard Rohr, Charles Eisenstein, and many more. Warning! This is not a collection of children's stories. It's about empowerment. It is about finding your voice. We combine the science of storytelling with a step-by-step method, practice exercises, and ...

Leadership and influence author Chris Widener teaches a simple three-step process to make sure you're always prepared to talk to anybody, anytime and anywhere. Have you ever felt like you don't know what to say in a social situation? Is small talk not your thing? If so, then this is the perfect program to equip you with the skills you need to be a great conversationalist at social events, business meetings, with your superiors, and with friends. Banish those awkward moments with this simple and memorable system by a professional speaker who is never at a loss for words. Never feel like you don't know what to say again!

Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity's funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him "the stand-up Consul". How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero's essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian.

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers - and also our brains - create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change.

Is there a way to send out impactful messages that people remember for days? Is there a way to influence people without pushing data and analysis on them? Is there an effective way to drive change in an organization? Yes, through stories. Storytelling in business is different from telling...

New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition. A mash-up of the best elements of "Crush It!" and "The Thank You Economy" with a fresh spin, "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really works. When managers and marketers outline their social media strategies, they plan for the "right hook"—their next sale or campaign that's going to knock out the competition.

Learn how to create and tell spellbinding oral stories for the special children in your life with The Storyteller's Kit Box. Children’s author and story weaver Judy Hubbard shows how easy it is to build magical stories using a simple four-step approach - character, setting, action, and resolution - and an armada of great story themes. The Storyteller’s Kit Box provides helpful tips on story delivery, instructions for creating props bags and story boxes...and sample stories to get you started.

This classic motivational parable (over 500,000 copies sold worldwide) shows you how to make your own opportunities in life. Ever since its first printing in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds. In this audiobook, Bill Peck, a war veteran and double amputee, not only fights to find employment, but continually proves himself more than competent at the many difficult tests that are thrown his way.

How to Tell a Story is a classic essay by American humorist and writer Mark Twain.

Consider this a fun instructional course on the difference between a comedic story and a humorous one. Mark Twain masterfully shows the difference and gives an example of humorous storytelling in this short story setting. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Dive into the art of storytelling with "How to Tell a Story, and Other Essays" by Mark Twain, a collection of essays that offers insights, humor, and wisdom on the craft of narrative. In this audiobook, Twain shares his expertise on the subtle nuances of storytelling, exploring the intricacies of humor, character development, and the art of captivating an audience. With wit and charm, he imparts valuable lessons that are as relevant today as they were in his time.

Students at Van Siclen Community Middle School produce a podcast all about telling scary stories that you can share in the dark.

Do you carry a story inside you—one that stirs beneath the surface, whispering to be told? Are you a story catcher, inspired to gather and tell the stories of this time? Or perhaps you are a story carrier—one who tends to and keeps old stories alive so they may breathe among us once more. If so, you already know that storytelling is more than just words. It’s a vessel for profound alchemy and transformation. With Sacred Storytelling, you’ll be taken on an immersive journey with master storyteller Leah Lamb into the art of conscious storytelling as a living, ancient practice.

The Power of Storytelling: How to Engage and Entertain Young ChildrenDiscover the magic of storytelling and learn how to captivate young children with this comprehensive guide. Find tips, techniques, and resources to make storytelling a memorable experience for both you and your little ones.Storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging young children and sparking their imagination. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this comprehensive guide will provide you with tips, techniques, and resources to make storytelling a memorable and enchanting experience for both you and your little ...

In his inimitable way, Mark Twain gives sound advice about how to tell a story, then lets us in on some curious incidents he experienced, and finishes with a trip that proves life-changing. - Summary by Claudia Salto

In this compelling and gripping book, Preston tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there that he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth―from Jehovah Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone’s heart. Sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts.