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Brought to you by Penguin. A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expert To command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that...

The True Story of The Coward Brothers follows two musical brothers – one English, one American, both the illegitimate sons of dubious parentage who may, as they claim to be, "one and half-brothers" – perhaps a reference to the disparity in their height and relative talents.

'Last Of the Giants is the mad, funny, dark and often painful story of a lost band from a now-distant time' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE INCLUDES BRAND NEW CHAPTER COVERING GUNS N' ROSES EPIC WORLD TOUR 'Any story about Guns is worth reading. But when the author is Mick Wall it's absolutely essential'...

This story of the Elgin marbles re-creates in full detail "the greatest art theft in history." Almost 200 years after they were "purchased" from Greece, the finest and most famous marbles of antiquity still remain a burning issue. This compelling, controversial story of the Elgin marbles re-creates in full and colorful detail "the greatest art theft in history", a steamy tale of obsession, intrigue, adultery, and ruin.

Welcome to True Story Festival, a showcase of some of the best creative non-fiction writing in Australia today.

This engaging book offers a fresh perspective on the everyday realities of nurturing and maintaining vibrant soils. Its not a technical manual but rather a practical guide that highlights the essential crops, methods, and fertilizers that enhance soil productivity. Written with the practical farmer in mind, it emphasizes the importance of intelligent land stewardship and the tangible rewards that come from it. Drawing on insights from experiment stations and seasoned farmers, this book distills complex scientific knowledge into straightforward principles, making it accessible for anyone eager ...

a night of true tales told to friends

What do we see when we watch reality television? Sociologist and TV lover Danielle J. Lindemann takes a long, hard look in the “funhouse mirror” of this genre, from countless rose ceremonies on The Bachelor to the White House and more (so much more!). Beginning with the first episodes of The Real World, reality TV has not only remade our entertainment and cultural landscape—it also uniquely refracts our everyday experiences and social topography.

We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.

Join Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Rachael Harris (Suits, The Hangover) as they discuss a new documentary every week, with plenty of hilarious diversions and memorable stories along the way!

In writing this ponderous tome, the author's desire has been to describe the eminent characters and remarkable events of our annals, in such a form and style, that the YOUNG might make acquaintance with them of their own accord. For this purpose, while ostensibly relating the adventures of a Chair, he has endeavored to keep a distinct and unbroken thread of authentic history. The Chair is made to pass from one to another of those personages, of whom he thought it most desirable for the young reader to have vivid and familiar ideas, and whose lives and actions would best enable him to give ...

The place: New York. The time: the early 1980s. The scene: the red-hot comedy clubs, very late at night. The cast: five would-be stand-up comics, their egos, and their girls. The result: a downright hilarious novel about trying to be funny for fame, fortune, and fornication. This is Bill Maher's report from the front, a stageside table at the birth of the comedy boom. You'll laugh in all the right places.

Join host Michelle Toth and our guests as we listen to a true, personal story told live at one of our storytelling shows in London, followed by a conversation with the storyteller about their background, process, story themes, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reckon True Stories is a celebration of new and classic nonfiction – the essays, journalism, and memoirs that inspire us, that change the world, and help us connect with each other. Join hosts and acclaimed authors Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) and Kiese Laymon (Heavy, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, Long Division) for in-depth discussions about the stories we tell and how they impact our culture. Produced by Ursa Story Company, in partnership with Reckon.

We are Three Writers on a Journey Down the Rabbit Hole of Truth. Join us every few weeks to hear Chelsea, Christy, and Tianna debate the “truthiness” of movies that Hollywood says are "Based on a True Story... Maybe!”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-true-story--4552481/support.

During the Cold War, stories of espionage became popular on both sides of the Iron Curtain, capturing the imagination of readers and filmgoers alike as secret police quietly engaged in surveillance under the shroud of impenetrable secrecy. And curiously, in the post-Cold War period there are no signs of this enthusiasm diminishing.

Welcome to 🎸RNR True Stories🎸 where we share the most outrageous music stories in the history of Rock N' Roll. Weekly episodes about feuds, untimely deaths, career killers and awkward moments. Join over 600,000 fans on YouTube @rnrtruestories. Disclaimer

The Dark Side of Storytelling…Echoes in the Dark: Original Stories, True Hauntings, & Horror Genre Explored is a horror podcast focused on psychological and folk horror, featuring original short stories, true haunting accounts, and deep dives into the lore, films, and cultural nightmares that shape the genre.Each episode invites listeners into unsettling worlds designed to make you question the noise in the hallway, rethink old houses, and linger in the quiet dread that lives between myth and memory.The podcast is hosted by John Keaser Jr., founder of Dark Hollow Media LLC, with the ...

Deutsche Creepypasta Stories ist ein deutschsprachiger Storytelling-Podcast für düstere, verstörende und scheinbar wahre Horrorgeschichten. In diesem Podcast erwarten dich Creepypasta Geschichten auf Deutsch, unheimliche Erzählungen, psychologischer Horror und geheimnisvolle Storys, die langsam und atmosphärisch erzählt werden. Jede Episode ist darauf ausgelegt, Spannung aufzubauen und ein Gefühl von Unbehagen zu hinterlassen – ohne laute Effekte, ohne Ablenkung, nur mit Stimme und Geschichte. Die Geschichten bewegen sich zwischen Realität und Fiktion. Manche wirken wie echte ...