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Storied Companions
by Karen DerrisA professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner helps readers discover new ways of facing and experiencing life, death, and impermanence.&“With my diagnosis of grade IV brain cancer, I no longer observe the truth of impermanence from a critical, analytical distance. I am crashing into it, or it into me.&” Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris—professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner—turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose—finding a way to live with her dying body—she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. For instance, reading with her terminal prognosis, she becomes one of the four omens (the four signs of impermanence and suffering) the young Siddhartha sees in his excursions from the palace. What would it mean for her to be in the crowd, straining to see the prince with her own sick and impermanent body—to be pushed aside and out of sight by the palace minders, just as our society so often tries to brush aside anything uncomfortable, but to nonetheless be seen by the young bodhisattva? Or reading as a mother, maybe she shares something akin to what Queen Maya may have felt, knowing she was dying, giving her newborn son over to her sister&’s care? What will it mean for her own children to be motherless? She follows the knotted threads connecting Milarepa&’s angry, vengeful mother to Karen&’s own mother, who physically abused her throughout a traumatic childhood. By placing herself into these stories, she turns them from distant and static narratives into companions, and from companions into guides. Storied Companions interweaves Karen&’s memoir of her life of trauma and illness with stories from Buddhist literary traditions, sharing with the reader how she found ways to live with the reality that she won&’t live as long as she wants and needs to. Honest, powerful, and insightful, Storied Companions itself becomes an invaluable companion, guiding the reader to discover new ways of facing and experiencing life, death, and impermanence.
Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith
by Ace CollinsTwenty women whose faith has reshaped the world.Ace Collins employs all his storytelling skill to uncover the deeply personal stories of women whose faith shines for us today. Explore twenty different tales of unparalleled inspiration. Learn how each woman’s prayers were heard and answered, and discover how each story can light the way on your own journey of faith.
Stories From a Stranger: Every person has a story.
by Hunter ProsperA collection of one hundred deeply personal stories—covering love and heartbreak, growth and resilience—brought to life by the creator of the wildly popular TikTok account @HunterProsper. <P><P> Every person has a story. Dick knew that it was love at first sight when he saw Nancy across the church steps—they got married a week later and have been best friends ever since, still going strong over fifty years later. <BR><BR> Nathalia’s first boyfriend told her that her facial scars made her even more beautiful, and it gave her the confidence to become the strong woman she is today. <BR> When Ghada learned that her young son was ill, she refused to give up—he’s thriving over twenty years later. <P><P> We’re more alike than we are different. In Stories from a Stranger, Hunter Prosper—creator of the viral social media phenomenon of the same name—brings together these three and ninety-seven other unforgettable, never-before-published interviews that illuminate the depths of the human heart. He asks the questions that matter most: <BR> Who was your greatest love? <BR> What's the most painful thing you’ve been told? <BR> What do you see when you look in the mirror? <P><P> The answers reveal raw, breathtaking glimpses into lives filled with love, resilience, and hope. As an ICU nurse, Hunter has stood at the crossroads of life and loss, bearing witness to whispered confessions, final goodbyes, and moments of unexpected grace. In the midst of turmoil, he turned to storytelling—first to make sense of his own emotions, then to give voice to those who could no longer speak. What started as a simple question evolved into a movement, resonating with millions longing for connection. <P><P> Moving, humbling, and profoundly inspiring, Stories from a Stranger is more than a book—it’s a celebration of our shared humanity and the invisible threads that bind us together. <P><P> <B>New York Times Bestseller</B>
Stories I Love to Tell
by Gene EdwardsAmerica’s beloved storyteller will guide and thrill your imagination with these classic tales. Join Gene Edwards as he recounts his favorite stories from more than 50 years of travel and ministry.Considered the “Paul Harvey” of Christian writers, Gene Edwards is one of America’s most beloved authors. Stories I Love to Tell, his new book, is a compilation of tales that continue to move audiences. From stories about a chance meeting with Helen Keller at the Garden Tomb in the Holy Land to an astounding Jonah experience inside a whale to stories about a child growing up in a one-room shack, Gene knows how to spin an old-fashioned yarn.During the last four decades, Gene has amassed an enthusiastic, dedicated readership. Stories I Love to Tell will delight and entertain devoted fans as he relays story after astonishing story. You will want to grab a hot drink and huddle around the fireplace as America’s seasoned storyteller transports your imagination to another time and place.
Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand
by Matthew DicksWIN CUSTOMERS AND BUILD BRANDS THROUGH THE POWER OF STORYTELLING Moth GrandSLAM all-time champion storyteller, writer, and business coach Matthew Dicks presents a guide to using the power of storytelling for success in business of any type or size. Matt has found that the basic principles of effective storytelling are universal, teachable, and more crucial than ever for business communication. Jam-packed with examples, Stories Sell reveals the ingredients of a compelling story and then demonstrates how they can be incorporated into persuasive marketing copy, productive face-to-face conversations, effective sales pitches, and presentations that people actually want to hear. Topics include: • The three elements of a winning story: stakes, suspense, and surprise • Finding the right narrative structure (and why beginning at the beginning isn’t always the best method) • The power of being vulnerable: how admitting your mistakes can build rapport with audiences • When and how to use humor • Zigging while others zag: making yourself stand out from competitors Whether you’re an online marketer, advertising professional, salesperson, small business owner, independent contractor, or Fortune 500 executive, Stories Sell will teach you to find your voice and get your message across for maximum impact and profit.
Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business
by Kindra HallThe moment you take control of your stories, you take control of your business and your life.You keep hearing how story is the latest-and-greatest business tool, and that storytelling can do everything—from helping leaders better communicate to motivating sales teams and winning customers away from competitors.But what stories do you need to tell? And how do you tell them?In Stories That Stick, Kindra Hall, professional storyteller and nationally-known speaker, reveals the four unique stories you can use to differentiate, captivate, and elevate:the Value Story, to convince customers they need what you provide;the Founder Story, to persuade investors and customers your organization is worth the investment;the Purpose Story, to align and inspire your employees and internal customers; andthe Customer Story, to allow those who use your product or service to share their authentic experiences with others.Telling these stories well is a simple, accessible skill anyone can develop. With case studies, company profiles, and anecdotes backed with original research, Hall presents storytelling as the underutilized talent that separates the good from the best in business. She offers specific, actionable steps readers can take to find, craft, and leverage the stories they already have and simply aren’t telling.Every person, every organization has at least four stories at their disposal. Will you tell yours?
Stories We Need to Know
by Allan HunterA combination of therapy and expertise in literature, this book explains the six archetypes derived from 4,000 years of literature and how they may guide unhappy people seeking meaning in their lives. Holding up the great books as the best way to understand these timeless story elements, the discussion devotes a chapter to each of the six archetypes: the innocent, the orphan, the pilgrim, the warrior-lover, the monarch pair, and the magician. Story structures are shown to be particularly suited to therapy with adolescents, many of whom have never stepped away from television and the shopping mall long enough to understand their unmet spiritual needs.
Stories for Christmas: Celebrating the Warmth, Joy, and Wonder of the Holiday
by Adams MediaA Cup of Comfort brings the holiday cheer to readers with this wonderful selection of Christmas stories to celebrate the holidays. As you read these personal accounts of Christmases past, you can reflect on your own holiday memories and get into the spirit of the season. Merry Christmas and enjoy!
Stories for Mothers (A Cup of Comfort )
by Colleen SellIs your mom your best friend? Or your biggest fan? Your loyal confidante? No matter what she means to you, Mom is always the one you turn to when you need a shoulder to cry on, sound advice, and unconditional love. And there's no better way to pay tribute to the most exceptional woman in your life than with A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers. Inside, you'll meet three stories that celebrate the mother-child bond by sharing heartfelt and personal stories.
Stories for Your Soul: Ordinary People. Extraordinary God.
by Max LucadoLife can be hard: grief, loss, busyness, financial hardships, abuse, broken relationships, and illness are just some of the difficulties we all face on a regular basis. It's easy to lose faith in your neighbor and feel like you&’re alone--but Max Lucado assures us that hope is here. Stories for Your Soul: Ordinary People. Extraordinary God. by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will reestablish your faith in people and the Lord by sharing the good in the world.Compiled from Max's catalog of treasured stories, this collection of ordinary miracles sheds light on the ways that everyday people are doing God's work while also sharing their gifts with others.Throughout Stories for Your Soul, you'll read about:Nicholas Winton, a twenty-nine-year-old stockbroker, who rescued 669 children during World War IIFavio Chavez and Don Cola Gomez--two men recycling the world&’s trash into musical instrumentsJimmy Wayne and how complete strangers gave him a home and became his familyAnd many more amazing storiesAt the end of each inspiring story, you'll find two reflection questions to help you dig deep into your life and identify ways you can use your own gifts to change the world while deepening your faith in God.
Stories of Innovation for the Millennial Generation: The Lynceus Long View
by Piero FormicaThe Lycneus's Longview uses the reality of fictional stories to help inspire the Millennial Generation.
Storm Sisters: Friends Though All Seasons
by Afton RorvikWomen treasure the support, loyalty, and laughter found in their friendships--especially when they face the storms of life. Whether purchased as a gift or for oneself, Storm Sisters is a delightful journey on what it means to be a friend in all seasons of life.
Storming the Gates of Heaven: Prayer that Claims the Promises of God
by Anne Graham LotzIn this adaptation of her bestselling book, The Daniel Prayer, Anne Graham Lotz unlocks a powerful pattern of prayer for claiming the promises of God.What is the secret to praying prayers that really “work”? In Storming the Gates of Heaven, a plan for praying effective prayers that God answers is presented through unpacking the ancient prayer of the prophet Daniel, a prayer that moved heaven and changed a nation and one that even today can deliver on God ‘s promises. It’s a prayer birthed under pressure. Heartache. Grief. Desperation. It can be triggered by a sudden revelation of hope. Here is the secret to answered prayer, a promise freshly received, a miracle that lies just over the horizon.
Stormproof: Anchor Your Faith in Turbulent Times
by Matt CruzAre you caught in a cycle of waiting, wondering when the promises of God will finally come to pass? By the end of this book, you will not only be able to survive the storms raging around you but also thrive amid any adversity that comes your way. In Stormproof, evangelist Matt Cruz combines biblical truths with the power of his personal testimony to guide readers in developing the kind of unshakable faith that stands firm through life&’s toughest trials. He shows how our faith is strengthened and refined amid adversity, helping us to not only survive but also thrive, no matter how fierce the storm. Through this book, you will: Discover how to remain anchored in faith during turbulent times Unlock the keys to enduring and overcoming life&’s storms Gain a deeper understanding of God&’s purpose for your current season Learn how to overcome fear, rejection, and doubt with unwavering trust in God Apply practical, biblical steps to not just hear the Word, but live it out daily Discover what it means to live with uncompromising faith in an uncertain world Find out how to maintain an eternal perspective and finish your race well Each chapter will equip readers to move from simply having faith to cultivating a faith that is unshakable—a faith that can stand the tests of time, trial, and temptation. In a world filled with uncertainty, we can choose to place our confidence in temporary solutions or in the eternal security that Christ offers. This book challenges readers to trust God when the waves crash and to make Him their anchor so their lives will become stormproof.
Story Dash: Find, Develop, and Activate Your Most Valuable Business Stories . . . In Just a Few Hours
by David HutchensStorytelling is humanity&’s oldest way of connecting to others. But for businesses and managers, it can also be a powerful tool to help organizations grow and thrive. A leader&’s role is to create engagement and belief so that people will act. And there&’s no more powerful way to grab attention, be remembered, and engage action than by telling stories—about who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Today, &“storytelling&” is a hot topic in organizations… but most leaders still struggle to act upon it. How do we find and tell our stories quickly, in an environment of urgency where we can hardly pause to catch our breath? For more than a decade Hutchens has tested his method of rapid and strategic story development with innovation teams in Silicon Valley, across global Fortune 100 leadership teams, and more. Hutchens has honed a unique process that is active, potent, and strategically focused . . . and also a lot of fun. In Story Dash, Hutchens shares a repeatable process to find, develop, and deploy your &“narrative assets&”—that is, your urgent core stories that hold value. Even better, he will help you do it FAST; often in less than a day. Story Dash will help you to: Access your natural capacity for storytelling Find your stories—and figure out which ones to tell Build your narrative so it lands with unforgettable impact Find your own voice of authentic leadership Bring more of who you are to your teams and your markets Fully illustrated and written in a clear, sharp voice, Story Dash shares the fastest way to find lots of stories that will create action around the work you care about most.
Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success
by Harry MaziarStory Selling is a series of fun stories and selling lessons that are entertaining and effective. It is a valuable handbook for sales managers and representatives. It is a teaching (not a preaching) tool that is humorous, instructive and memorable. The repeatable stories impart self-assurance and confidence.
Story Sparks: Finding Your Best Story Ideas and Turning Them into Compelling Fiction
by Denise JadenFind rock-solid story ideas before you start writingAnyone who has been hamster-wheeling a story idea for years or has hundreds of pages exploring various approaches on their hard drive knows that there must be a better way. There is. Young adult novelist Denise Jaden shows exactly how to create the captivating stories that prevent dispiriting wasted time. Busting the "visitation from the muses" myth, she shows that inspiration is a skill writers can learn by understanding how story ideas work (or don't), fertilizing the ground for fresh and sound ideas, and moving swiftly through stuck points. Practical and inspiring, Jaden's approach celebrates the imaginative sparks that make innovations of all kinds possible while pinpointing the precise tools writers need to fan their unique creative flames.
Story in the Stars: Discovering God's Design and Plan for Our Universe
by Joe AmaralAn in-depth look at the powerful story and symbolism behind God's unique design of our universe.Thousands of words have been written about the first ten words in the Bible: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," a simple and profound statement that has ignited a firestorm of debate and controversy. People often only focus on the "how" and "when" of creation, but Story in the Stars explores the "why." Why did God create such a vast universe? Why did He choose the sun and moon to light our paths? Why did He design images with stars in the night sky?The Bible is very clear when it states that God created, named, and positioned all of the stars of the universe in their place in a very specific way-a way that tells us the greatest story ever to be told. In Luke 21:25 Jesus says, "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars." Signs are meant to point us towards something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and He loves us so much that He ensured a way for all inhabitants of the earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that He painted in the stars.
Storybrand 2.0 Edición actualizada: Clarifica tu mensaje y los clientes escucharán
by Donald MillerEn StoryBrand 2.0 Edición actualizada, Donald Miller, autor best seller del New York Times, enseña a vendedores y empresarios la forma de utilizar su sistema totalmente revisado de los siete elementos universales de las historias poderosas para mejorar de manera drástica la forma en que conectan con los clientes y hacen crecer sus negocios.Si utilizas las palabras equivocadas para hablar de tu producto, nadie lo comprará. Los vendedores y empresarios luchan por conectar eficazmente con sus clientes, lo que les cuesta a ellos y a sus empresas millones en ingresos perdidos.El proceso StoryBrand creado por Donald Miller es una solución probada en la lucha a la que se enfrentan los líderes empresariales cuando hablan de sus empresas. Sin un mensaje claro y definido, los clientes no entenderán lo que tú puedes hacer por ellos y no estarán dispuestos a comprometerse, lo que te hará perder ventas potenciales, oportunidades de compromiso con el cliente y mucho más.Este probado proceso ha ayudado a miles de empresas a conectar con sus clientes actuales, proporcionándoles la ventaja competitiva definitiva. StoryBrand 2.0 Edición Actualizada hace esto al enseñarte lo siguiente:Los siete puntos universales de la historia a los que todos los seres humanos responden;la verdadera razón por la que los clientes compran;Cómo simplificar un mensaje de marca para que la gente lo entienda; yCómo crear los mensajes más eficaces para sitios web, folletos y redes sociales.Tanto si eres el director de marketing de una empresa multimillonaria, el propietario de una pequeña empresa, un político que se presenta a las elecciones o el cantante de un grupo de rock, StoryBrand 2.0 Edición Actualizada transformará para siempre tu forma de hablar sobre quién eres, qué haces y el valor único que aportas a tus clientes.Building a StoryBrand 2.0In StoryBrand 2.0 Updated Edition, New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller teaches marketers and business owners to use his fully revised system of the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how they connect with customers and grow their businesses.If you use the wrong words to talk about your product, nobody will buy it. Marketers and business owners struggle to effectively connect with their customers, costing them and their companies millions in lost revenue.The StoryBrand process created by Donald Miller is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their companies. Without a clear, distinct message, customers will not understand what you can do for them and are unwilling to engage, causing you to lose potential sales, opportunities for customer engagement, and much more.His proven process has helped thousands of companies engage with their existing customers, giving them the ultimate competitive advantage. StoryBrand 2.0 Updated Editiondoes this by teaching you:The seven universal story points all humans respond to;The real reason customers make purchases;How to simplify a brand message so people understand it; andHow to create the most effective messaging for websites, brochures, and social media.
Storycatcher: Making Sense of Our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story
by Christina BaldwinStory is the heart of language. Story moves us to love and hate and can motivate us to change the whole course of our lives. Story can lift us beyond our individual borders to imagine the realities of other people, times, and places. Storytelling — both oral tradition and written word — is the foundation of being human. In this powerful book, Christina Baldwin, one of the visionaries who started the personal writing movement, explores the vital necessity of re-creating a sacred common ground for each other's stories. Each chapter in Storycatcher is carried by a fascinating narrative — about people, family, or community — intertwined with practical instruction about the nature of story, how it works, and how we can practice it in our lives. Whether exploring the personal stories revealed in our private journals, the stories of family legacy, the underlying stories that drive our organizations, or the stories that define our personal identity, Christina's book encourages us all to become storycatchers — and shows us how new stories lay the framework for a new world.
Storytelling Alchemy: Write Your Own Happy Ending
by Renée DamoiselleWe all have stories we tell ourselves, personal narratives that define who we are. These stories take root in our subconscious and limit us, like a shadow holding us back from our full potential. But words and storytelling also have the power to free ourselves from these shadows and to profoundly transform our lives.Storytelling Alchemy provides tools and exercises designed to help you change your relationship to your personal stories in a way that is empowering and transformative. Included here are: •Journaling and creative writing exercises•Prompts for reflection and self-examination•Tips on dream analysis•Simple spells and enchantments for insight, transformation, and lasting change
Storytelling Legacy: Everyone Has Stories--What Are Yours?
by Sharon Wegscheider-CruseA compelling life journey, told in a mosaic of stories, from one of the leaders of the Adult Children of Alcoholics movement.Communication is more than an exchange of information. Words can inspire, teach important lessons, and woven together offer a legacy to those that we love for generations to come. Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, who has brought hope and healing to millions of people through her work as a family therapist, co-founder of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics, acclaimed author, and conference presenter invites readers to join her as she recounts her remarkable life. Included are tales of celebrity, culture, humor, history, questions, relationships, surprises, spirituality, traditions, and travels. She then invites readers to then go deep within, to realize the wonder of their own life experiences, and to craft their own legacy of stories. Everyone has a story . . . what is yours?
Storytelling and the Future of Organizations: An Antenarrative Handbook (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society)
by David M. BojeStorytelling is part of social action and interaction that actually shapes the future of organizations. Organization and management studies have overwhelmingly focused to date on rational narrative structures with beginnings, middles, and ends, where narrative has proved to be a handy concept in qualitative studies. Far less attention is given however to the more spontaneous and ‘non-staged’ storytelling that occurs in organizations. Storytelling and the Future of Organizations explores the science and practice of ‘antenarrative’ because that is how the future of organization is shaped. Antenarrative is a term invented by David M. Boje in 2001, and is defined as a ‘bet on the future,’ as ‘before’ narrative linearity, coherence, and stability sets in. Antenarrative is all about ’prospective sensemaking,’ betting on the future before narrative retrospection fossilizes the past. Antenarrative storytelling is therefore agential in ways that traditional narratology has yet to come to grips with. This handbook contribution is bringing together a decade of scholarship on ‘antenarrative.’ It is the first volume to offer such a varied but systematic examination of non-traditional narrative inquiry in the management realm, organizing and developing its approach, and providing new insights for management students and scholars.
Storytelling for Leaders: Tales of Sorrow and Love
by Manfred F. Kets de VriesStories 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. Using an engaging and storytelling style throughout, the book explores the important role of storytelling, with a particular focus on how it is one of the most important ways to develop leadership skills. Not only does this book present a clear method for improving our storytelling skills, it also explores themes such as the tendency of some people not to live up to their full potential, why people assume an attitude of helplessness, the effects of adversity on human development, why people behave stupidly, the psychological dynamics which affect influencers, the role of sexuality in career management, and what needs to be done to have a fulfilling life.The book is perfect for organizational leaders looking to develop their understanding and skills in the art of storytelling, thereby increasing their effectiveness in positive and powerful ways.
Strada Solitaria: La Vita Sulla Linea Di Confine E Dentro La Testa Di Un Disturbo Di Personalità Borderline
by Linsy B.Questo libro vi farà piangere. Nessun libro farà appello alla vostra emozione e catturerà ciò che la persona con BPD attraversa quotidianamente, come fa questo libro. Per chi è questo libro? Se stai avendo una crisi d'identità anche se sai che non dovresti, allora questo libro è per te. Se tutti intorno a te sembrano vivere una vita normale mentre la tua sembra totalmente incasinata, ti dico, amico mio, che non potresti trovare un libro migliore che ti capisca come fa questo libro. Se hai una persona cara le cui azioni e reazioni sembrano frustrarti, allora leggi questo libro per capire cosa succede veramente nella testa di una persona con BPD. Raccomanda questo libro anche a chiunque si interroghi su come reagisci alle azioni e trova difficile rendersi conto che tu stesso sei una vittima. Il libro Se sei una persona con BPD e ti sei mai sentito solo, come l'unica persona che soffre di una crisi di non sapere chi è, chiedendoti perché ti senti così vuoto, così sfigato, insicuro e indesiderabile. Questo libro spiega cosa può succedere nella vita di una persona con disturbo borderline di personalità in ogni giorno tipico della sua vita, usando esperienze di vita reale. Le esperienze vi diranno come alcune persone con BPD reagiscono quando credono che stanno per essere scaricate e abbandonate e cosa fanno a riguardo. Mostrerà anche come stanno alcune altre persone con BPD quando si sentono vuote nel loro nucleo interno. Imparerete anche le tre emozioni che una persona con BPD deve affrontare quotidianamente mentre cerca di gestire le azioni impulsive e non impulsive. Una persona con BPD che legge questo libro noterà rapidamente dall'inizio del libro che i suoi sentimenti sono stati finalmente catturati correttamente da qualcuno abbastanza empatico da cercare di capire cosa succede nella testa di una persona con un disturbo borderline di personalità. Dovrebb