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In a performance that combines the personal and poetic with the literary and the lyrical, Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist Common spins something entirely new and bold for both his old-school fans and those new to one of hip-hop’s most essential voices. This is Bluebird Memories, part of Audible's Words + Music that blends storytelling, music, and performance to create a one-of-a-kind listening experience.

When you think of unforgettable characters from books you’ve read, who comes to mind? James Bond, Harry Potter, Scarlett O’Hara, Elizabeth Bennett, Atticus Finch, Sherlock Holmes? These are just some of the most iconic characters in fiction. They are so memorable that even decades or centuries later, they still captivate our imagination. But what exactly is it about them that keeps generations so invested in them? Writers apply certain rules and tricks with their characters to make their stories shine. With this guide, you’ll find out exactly what they are.

Mike Daisey is a fierce storyteller, one minute hilarious, the next minute sweet, with a fine-tuned ear for digression. He circles in on his uneasy subject matter, closer and closer, until he exposes the raw heart. The New York Times calls him "the master storyteller" and he has been compared to Garrison Keillor, Spalding Gray, and David Sedaris.

A mind-blowing collection of drug stories, illegal-substance-related rants and raves by a psychedelic posse of progressive performers. Proceeds benefit the Drug Policy Alliance, an awesome group of freedom fighters who believe that you shouldn't be punished for what you put in your own body.

By turns funny, moving, romantic and surreal, and filled with unexpected twists and turns, each of the tales on this lineup has a magical element.

Susan Cooper talks with Symphony Space's education director about The Dark Is Rising sequence, her series of five thrilling fantasy novels for young readers, among them The Dark Is Rising and 1976 Newbery Medal winner The Grey King.

A cada episódio de Criando um Audible Original, o apresentador Paulo Corrêa, recebe experientes profissionais para debates, masterclasses e estudos de caso que abordam etapas e aspectos da criação e produção de narrativas em áudio.

Akira: The Anime Phenomenon Unleashed is an important resource for any anime enthusiast who wishes to explore the philosophical and psychological themes present in Akira. This book not only provides a comprehensive guide to the movie, but also shows the relevance and importance of anime as a medium for philosophical and cultural exploration.

Are you tired of giving average speeches and feeling nervous every time you have to speak in front of people? Imagine having the confidence and tools to deliver a powerful and engaging presentation every time. You’d get up in front of the audience and engage with them, hold their attention, and speak with clarity, composure and conviction. You EVEN start to enjoy yourself as you do! What you imagine is not a far-fetched dream but can become your everyday reality. With "The Young Leader's Guide to Public Speaking," you can learn to speak with success and become an extraordinary speaker.

Russell C. Brennan is a multi-platform artist and the world’s only male Geisha. He is an award-winning poet and many of his poems have ended up on song releases. This is a complete book of all his poetry. He has performed poetry live on many occasions and he has decided to perform all the poems in this book, so in a way you get two elements for the price of one.

Phonopoetics tells the neglected story of early "talking records" and their significance for literature, from the 1877 invention of the phonograph to some of the first recorded performances of modernist works. The book challenges assumptions of much contemporary criticism by taking the recorded oral performance as its primary object of analysis and by exploring the historically specific convergences between audio recording technologies, media formats, generic forms, and the institutions and practices surrounding the literary.

One of the most challenging aspects of screenwriting is character development. The reason for this is because it is so easy to create characters that are simply carbon-copies of one another. This sounds harmless in theory, but your screenplay, novel, or book suffers in the long run because the characters lack substance, depth, and relatability. With this audiobook, I take away all the guesswork by honing in on the top 12 elements that are needed to create characters that are beautifully human, authentic, compelling, and three-dimensional. Step into my office and let's get started!

Thanks to this guided storytelling course, you will learn how to create and structure a story from beginning to end, following the archetypes of storytelling. If you have a book in your drawer, if you are missing some incipits or some narrative features, this is the path for you. You will learn to create blocks to build in order to make your story compelling and exciting, and to characterize protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters following a functional narrative scheme that has been used on many occasions, from TV series to novels and ancient literature.

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Der Mini-Podcast "DIE WUT IN MIR" erzählt auf intime Weise die persönlichen Wutgeschichten von drei Frauen: Pari, Sarah und Elisabeth. Elisabeth, die die Last der Kindererziehung allein schultert. Pari, die mit Rassismus und traditionellen Rollenzuschreibungen klarkommen muss. Und Sarah, die ihre weniger qualifizierten männlichen Kollegen an sich vorbeiziehen sieht. In diesem Podcast sprechen sie offen und mutig über ihren Zorn. Dazu erklärt die Feministin Antje Schrupp, was die Gesellschaft davon hat, wenn ihre weibliche Hälfte berechtigtem Ärger keine Luft machen darf.

The Merseyside Poems will take you on a journey through the uniqueness of Merseyside; its places, people and rich history. This collection embodies a fascinating perspective on this fabulously vibrant area. Dean Fraser's writing is witty, accessible and warm, and makes you feel included and celebrated.

Dean Fraser looked beyond only the beauty of the lakes to explore the arts and heritage upon which the greatness of the county is built. Here we have the stories of people. Stories of famous people born and bred locally sit alongside those poetic tales whose exploits focussed the attention of the world on the region; and yet, so often Dean tells of ordinary people getting to have their story shared for the first time.

Greg almost died on vacation in Costa Rica. This is a true story. Greg is a lifelong improv comic, but here, he does something a little different. He does not go for the quick laugh. He relives his near-death experience so deeply, you won't know if he gets out alive until the very end.

Please note: contains strong language and adult content.