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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.

An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular. With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.

Why do people find it so hard to change? The secret is that everyone has their own formula for making changes that stick, but most people don't know what theirs is. They think there is one way to lose five pounds, and another way to stay on top of their e-mail, but they don't realize that for all changes, there is one system that works best for each individual.

Whether you are looking for a backup disaster plan or you just want to live a more self-reliant lifestyle, homegrown food and remedies offer you the freedom of choice to take care of yourself. To start with, this comprehensive program will show you how you can have homegrown, garden-fresh fruits and vegetables anytime and anywhere you want. Think of it - sweet, wholesome organic produce picked right from your yard or even your kitchen!

For speakers who want to make their presentations more impressive than the tens of thousands of speeches delivered (and immediately forgotten) every day, The How of WOW offers a refreshing antidote to the usual formulas. The How of WOW offers hundreds of practical tips, techniques, and illuminating examples to help speakers at every stage of the speech process, from considering an invitation to speak to making sure that the message is remembered even after the speech is over.

Procrastination is a growing problem. Everything is postponed until the last minute, whether it is addressing a critical assignment, studying for a test, or finally arriving at the workplace. Things are often postponed because the choices are so many that we lose sight of what is truly important. If you want to finally put an end to frustration, chaos, stress, and lack of motivation, this book is the ultimate guide. The practical structure of the book takes into account the need for everyone to develop their personal vision at their own pace.

As writers, we’ve all experienced the dread of staring at a blank page for hours—sometimes days on end. You know what you want to say, but just can’t seem to write it the way you imagined. Writer’s block happens to all writers at some point. The difference between those who remain stuck versus those who create freely is knowing how to navigate it. In “How to Cure Writer’s Block”, author James Frazier guides us through 3 simple steps to shift our perspective and open the pathway to unlimited creative expression.