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In her first book, Oakland, California based writer Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte compiles 24 of her short stories, poems and commentary. Trains, cars and buses are only a few of the conveyances used in this journey written in a style that has been described as "full of sensory details" and "precious." From PF Flyers to the milkman, to how a simple walk home forever altered the lives of two friends, this baby boomer journey is filled with colorful and relatable experiences for all. You will feel you have been where she has gone and will want to follow her to the next destination, as you read each unique and lovingly crafted offering from this wonderful storyteller.
27 stories by 25 contributors share their heart-warming experiences with a variety of animals.
A straightforward guide to creating a great story that keeps your audience riveted. The art of telling stories has been around as long as humans. And in today’s noisy, techy, automated world, storytelling is not only prevalent?it’s vital. Whether you're interested in enlivening verbal communication, building your business brand, making presentations, sharing family wisdom, or performing on stage, Story Power shows you how to make use of a good story. Telling stories is the most effective verbal communication?if you know how to use it. Story Power provides techniques for creating and framing personal stories alongside effective tips for telling them in any setting. Plus, this book models ...
A heartwarming collection of stories about the dogs and the lives they’ve touched around them, previously published in the anthology The Little Book of Puppy Love Sometimes, animals come into our lives just when we need them most. In these true stories about the powerful connections between people and their dogs, Jo Coudert and Jennifer Basye Sander uncover the simple joys of loving and being loved by our four-legged companions. In this book you’ll meet the German shepherd with a special sense for comforting the sick; the bacon-hungry dog who’s perfected her puppy eyes, the white toy poodle who grieves with his owner, and many, many more. These animals don’t just bring us comfort—they save our lives. Coudert and Sander celebrate the everyday miracles that happen when we form bonds with animals. This new edition combines charming stories into a perfect collection for anyone who loves nothing more than sloppy dog kisses.
A heartwarming collection of stories about the dogs, cats and pets who have touched the lives of those around them Sometimes, animals come into our lives just when we need them most. In these true stories about the powerful connections between people and pets, Jo Coudert and Jennifer Basye Sander uncover the simple joys of loving and being loved by our four-legged companions. In this book you’ll meet the German shepherd with a special sense for comforting the sick; the loyal dog who risks his own life to rescue a drowning boy; the troublesome rabbit who warms her way into a new family; the chatty parrot who brings joy to the home of a lonely widow; the abandoned horse and foster child who rescue each other; and many, many more. These animals don’t just bring us comfort—they save our lives. Coudert and Sander celebrate the everyday miracles that happen when we form bonds with animals. This new edition combines two charming collections—The Dog Who Healed a Family and The Dog with the Old Soul —into one beautiful gift-worthy hardcover package.
Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte's first novel about Louisiana's fictional Tassin Valley and the bayou town of the same name begins in 1854, where the ruling Tassin family's own peculiar version of code noir is strictly enforced, and the rich harvests are from soil thought to be magical. On the surface, the unique Tassin culture seems to promote a fairness acceptable for the times. That is until a newly widowed young man from Paris arrives in town with his infant daughter, setting off a twenty-eight-year chain of events that reveal the brutal truths of inequality, colorism and betrayal. A fast paced, page turning read, the people and the valley and town of Tassin will keep you on the brink until the end.
A heartwarming collection of stories about the cats and the lives they’ve touched around them, previously published in the anthology The Little Book of Puppy Love Sometimes, animals come into our lives just when we need them most. In these true stories about the powerful connections between people and their cats, Jo Coudert and Jennifer Basye Sander uncover the simple joys of loving and being loved by our favorite feline companions. In this book you’ll meet the lost cat who comforts a grieving woman, the orange tabby with psychic abilities, the purring kitten rescued from a freeway overpass, the litter of strays who made “cat people” out of their resistant owners, and many, many more. These animals don’t just bring us comfort—they save our lives. Coudert and Sander celebrate the everyday miracles that happen when we form bonds with animals. This new edition combines charming stories into a perfect collection for anyone who melts at every kitty meow.
A collection of true stories of hope, faith, and joy that capture the spirit of the Christmas season.
A moving tribute to the true meaning of Christmas, this charming holiday collection features over fifty true stories that will make you laugh, cry and remind you that the greatest gifts in life can’t be wrapped. There’s something truly magical about Christmas. Combining two charming story collections—A Miracle Under the Christmas Tree and A Kiss Under the Mistletoe—into one beautiful package, these heartwarming stories of the kindness of strangers, reunions with loved ones and the blessings of answered prayers capture the spirit of the season. From a snowy impromptu game of Frisbee in the center of a holiday light display to a woman’s trepidation as she arrives home on Christmas Eve with crates of rescued shelter dogs, these stories will brighten the spirit of you and your family this season and for many future seasons to come. Some stories are funny, some are sweet and some are heartbreaking, but all of them show that if our hearts are open to giving and receiving love during this special season, incredible things can happen.
我們生來就想說故事和聽故事! ★只要7個步驟,每個人都能滔滔不絕的說故事 生活中故事無所不在,寫作、聊天、社群貼文、限時動態、直播 甚至行銷文案、上台報告、履歷自我介紹等等的背後都要有好的故事! Ø知名作家袁瓊瓊、華語首席故事教練許榮哲專文推薦 Ø2020 Chanticleer國際圖書獎準決賽入圍(Semi-Finalist 2020 CIBA Book Awards) Ø榮獲2021獨立圖書獎金獎(Gold Winner 2021 Indie Book Awards) Ø榮獲2021讀者票選全國最優良圖書獎銀獎(Silver Winner 2021 Readers' Favorite) ▼其實我們每個人都在聽故事,也想說故事 在這個資訊爆炸、...