Storytelling for Life: Why Stories Matter and Ways of Telling Them (Felce Josie)(Paperback)

Storytelling for Life: Why Stories Matter and Ways of Telling Them (Felce Josie)(Paperback)

This practical and inspirational book introduces readers to the value of storytelling throughout life, discussing the importance of traditional tales, and how they can transform our lives from childhood through to old age. Children develop emotional intelligence by being immersed in stories that

Science of Storytelling - Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better (Storr Will)(Paperback / softback)

Closure: Contemporary Black British Short Stories (Ross Jacob)(Paperback)

The standout feature of Closure is its richness - of styles, forms, themes, and ways of telling that display a keen awareness of the contemporary short story while exploiting the suppleness of the form to serve the imaginative needs of the writer. The richness is also in the tremendous array of

Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling (Dolan Gabrielle)(Paperback)

Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right

Then What Happens?: Storytelling and Adapting for the Theatre (Alfreds Mike)(Paperback)

A practical investigation into story-theatre and the art of telling stories through theatre, by the renowned director who founded Shared Experience Theatre Company. In Then What Happens?, Mike Alfreds makes the case for putting story and storytelling back at the heart of theatre. He explores the

Animated Storytelling (Blazer Liz)(Paperback)

Animation is a limitless medium for telling stories. Artists can create worlds, defy gravity, flip from factual to fantasy, and transport audiences to places they never imagined. The challenge is having the discipline to reel it in and be intentional about your storytelling choices. This book shows

Wordsmith Year 5 Greek Myths(Paperback / softback)

These stories were first told three thousand years ago - so why are we still telling them? Because they are full of the things that fascinate anyone, in any country, at any time. There are adventures and jokes, fables and fairy stories, thrills and happy endings. In short, the Greek myths are just

What's the Point of Political Philosophy? (Floyd Jonathan)(Paperback)

Idiots burn books for the same reason philosophers write them - they matter. But why exactly do political philosophy books matter, not to mention the hundreds of articles published every year? In part because they are interesting, but also because they are influential. They are mind-altering and,

Hypnosis for Change (Hadley Josie)(Paperback)

This book is for professionals and general readers looking for ways to harness and focus their natural abilities to relax, ease pain, prepare for and recover from surgery, heal, overcome depression, and change themselves. The book includes inductions for sleep, anxiety and panic, weight loss,

It Doesn't Matter Suit and Other Stories (Plath Sylvia)(Paperback / softback)

A timeless collection of stories for younger children.In the eponymous The It-Doesn't-Matter Suit, little Max Nix is on a quest to find the perfect suit he can go ice-fishing, cow-milking and town-walking in. There's magic afoot in Mrs Cherry's Kitchen and children will love to find their perfect

Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to Be 100 (Ni Maoshing)(Paperback)

Looking to live a longer, happier, healthier life? Try eating more blueberries, telling the truth, and saying no to undue burdens. These are just a few of the hundreds of tips profiled in Secrets of Longevitya simple, no-nonsense approach to living longer. Dr. Maoshing Ni, doctor to Hollywood stars

Lust For Life (Stone Irving)(Paperback / softback)

Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van

Why Architects Matter: Evidencing and Communicating the Value of Architects (Samuel Flora)(Paperback)

Why Architects Matter examines the key role of research- led, ethical architects in promoting wellbeing, sustainability and innovation. It argues that the profession needs to be clear about what it knows and the value of what it knows if it is to work successfully with others. Without this clarity,

Matter of Death and Life (Yalom Irvin D.)(Paperback)

Stories of the Self: Life Writing After the Book (Poletti Anna)(Paperback)

The importance of personal storytelling in contemporary culture and politics In an age where our experiences are processed and filtered through a wide variety of mediums, both digital and physical, how do we tell our own story? How do we 'get a life,' make sense of who we are and the way we live,

Why Things Matter to People: Social Science, Values and Ethical Life (Sayer Andrew)(Paperback)

Andrew Sayer undertakes a fundamental critique of social science's difficulties in acknowledging that people's relation to the world is one of concern. As sentient beings, capable of flourishing and suffering, and particularly vulnerable to how others treat us, our view of the world is

Science of Monsters - Why Monsters Came to Be and What Made Them so Terrifying (Kaplan Matt)(Paperback / softback)

Why monsters came to be and what made them so

The Lord (Guardini Romano)(Paperback)

The only true and unedited telling of the life of Christ--his life and times, in historical context, but not lacking the psychology behind his physical being and spirit. Unlike other books seeking to strip Jesus' story to reveal only the human being, Romano Guardini's The Lord gives the complete

Storytelling for Virtual Reality: Methods and Principles for Crafting Immersive Narratives (Bucher John)(Paperback)

Storytelling for Virtual Reality serves as a bridge between students of new media and professionals working between the emerging world of VR technology and the art form of classical storytelling. Rather than examining purely the technical, the text focuses on the narrative and how stories can best

Business Storytelling for Dummies (Dietz Karen)(Paperback)

Ready to hone your storytelling skills and craft a compelling business narrative? Professionals of all types -- marketing managers, sales reps, senior leaders, supervisors, creatives, account executives -- have to write. Whether you're writing an internal email or a social media post, a video

Bound Man, and Other Stories (Aichinger Ilse)(Paperback / softback)

The Bound Man is storytelling for our times. Here we find works of fiction where a present darkness and obscurity usher extraordinary performances into the light of day: a man bound hand and foot; a death told in reverse; a speech under the gallows. Written with disarming simplicity, this

Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter (Schiller Rebecca)(Paperback)

Why Human Rights in Childbirth explores the rights of women in pregnancy and birth, and offers information and support for mothers, caregivers and campaigners working to improve birth practices and birth experiences. Rebecca Schiller is co-chair of the human rights in childbirth charity Birthrights

Fighting For Your Life - A paramedic's story (Walder Lysa)(Paperback / softback)

Real-life stories of heartbreak and hope, direct from the very frontline of the

For Better, For Worse (Matthews Carole)(Paperback / softback)

An uproarious story of love, life and why we keep saying 'I do' from the Sunday Times bestselling and readers' favourite Carole