English Storytelling

Stories matter. Written by renowned psychoanalyst, leadership scholar, and executive coach, Manfred Kets de Vries, this book uncovers, explains, and captures the power and art of storytelling at work and in life, and how it can be applied in organizations to powerful effect. Our talent in telling stories makes us more effective. When we talk about events, characters, actions, themes, feelings, and ideas, storytelling is a way to communicate our message. The stories we tell inform, influence, entertain, and shape our lives and those of other people.

A winning pitch is more than just data points and charts—it's a compelling story that captivates from start to finish. Yet, crafting such a pitch is an art few have mastered, leading to lackluster presentations that leave audiences unconvinced and disinterested.

Dive into the captivating world of science with "Fun with Physics," a delightful journey designed for families. As the author, a parent and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, shares a magical blend of storytelling and hands-on experiments, making complex physics concepts accessible and enjoyable for young minds.

Are you looking to get investment for your start-up? Have an idea you know is going to sell? It can be a daunting prospect in an industry with a 90 percent failure rate, so how do you stand out from the crowd? Start by getting How to Hack Humans, listening to it, and realizing, "Hey, this Seth Erickson guy might be on to something." Learn how to use the ancient and organic art of storytelling to tap into the human brain and connect with others more efficiently. Discover how you can use the effect a story has on the brain to your advantage.

This is the third episode of the popular Baumgartner & Momsen mystery series for German learners. In a seedy internet café, the dead body of a teenager is found. What caused his death? Did he die from exhaustion, or was it murder? Help Kommissar Baumgartner and his colleague, Katharina Momsen, unravel this mystery and improve your vocabulary along the way! Why brood over grammar sheets and lifeless workbooks when you can be entertained and learn natural German along the way?

The secret to taking your business from mediocre to meaningfully different? Thinking like a marketer. It's also the secret to moving your organization from status quo to success story, and from busy to profitable. In an accessible, practical new guidebook, acclaimed marketing expert Kate Colbert offers fresh insights into the actions and attitudes that can accelerate your business success, sharpen your daily work, and balance your efforts to create value for customers while capturing value for the bottom line.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

Does the thought of public speaking fill you with fear and self-doubt? Are you worried about being judged, forgetting your speech, or lacking the spark to captivate an audience? You're not alone, and you don't have to stay stuck. This audiobook is your guide to transforming fear into confidence and mastering the art of connection. Discover simple yet powerful techniques to elevate your public speaking skills, whether you're presenting on stage, in a virtual setting, or simply speaking up in a meeting.

Learn how to turns words into cash, that's all you need. Get this audiobook now and you'll learn how to.

Experience the Exciting World of Health and Biotechnology in the Third Volume of "Discover Together: Storytelling for the Whole Family." Discover the most recent developments in the field of medicine, including the microbiome's critical role in human health and the revolutionary possibilities of artificial organs. A PhD in Chemical Engineering wrote this book, which is great for families since it simplifies complicated scientific findings into interesting stories.

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.

Whether you are in marketing or internal communications, it's crucial to tell your company's story in a digital media world that can't get enough video content. But what video content actually creates a connection and an impact with your audience?

With Storytelling and the Sciences of Mind, David Herman proposes a cross-fertilization between the study of narrative and research on intelligent behavior. The book as a whole centers on two questions: How do people make sense of stories, and how do people use stories to make sense of the world? Examining narratives from different periods and across multiple media and genres, Herman shows how traditions of narrative research can help shape ways of formulating and addressing questions about intelligent activity, and vice versa.

Marinah walks a razor's edge, bound to lead the formidable Shadow Warriors while wrestling with the primal power of her inner beast. As her past clashes with a perilous present, she's forced to carve her own destiny, a path where anything but her instinct spells ruin. Then comes the Federation's calculated attack on their island home and reveals a nightmare beyond imagination: the island is surrounded by monstrous hellhounds. With every life at risk, Marinah must fight back and shatter the Federation's grip to redefine the future.

When Ryan Carter was a small child, she survived a horrific nightmare at sea, one that claimed her father’s life and left scars deeper than the ocean. Now, at sixteen, she’s poured herself into the world of marine biology, working side by side with her stepfather, a renowned expert in the field. With years of experience behind her, Ryan is finally ready to embark on her first solo expedition—a research adventure with a young crew of like-minded explorers. No parents, no restrictions, and no one who sees her as a fragile survivor. This is her chance to prove herself.

Storytelling acts as a fantastic teaching tool that imparts life lessons to people of all ages. Storytelling has proved its durability and importance beyond any shadow of a doubt, beginning with the dawn of civilization and continuing in this era of almost immediate access to all knowledge. It has influenced our world in a number of ways, some of which are boringly simple to see and understand, and some of which remain more mysterious and enigmatic in meaning.

In "Discover Together: Storytelling for the Whole Family, Volume Two," we embark on an enthralling journey through the landscape of emerging technologies and their profound impact on our lives. This volume delves into the realms of advanced artificial intelligence, the immersive world of virtual reality, the pioneering field of brain-computer interfaces, the speculative science of teleportation, and the visionary concept of a Global Consciousness Network.

A private consultant who specializes in knowledge management and organizational storytelling, Stephen Denning has a list of clients that includes GE, IBM, Shell, McDonald's, and the US Army. In this witty book, he explains that storytelling can be the key to overcoming obstacles and generating enthusiasm in the workplace. With Denning's guidance, leaders can steer their companies toward new levels of success.

These four short biographical stories of teenage delusions mainly recount the early days in actor, film director, and writer Griffin Dunne's life. Whether he's filling someone else's shoes in a new job, trying to impress an older girlfriend, or attempting to get noticed by a President, Dunne's stories are sure to engage and entertain.

In the tradition of Christian Lander’s hipster/yuppie-friendly bestselling Stuff White People Like, Michael Ian Black delivers his unique brand of quirky, deadpan humor in this new collection of comedic essays. Now that Black has become the guy he swore he’d never be—a Yuppie A-Hole—he...