Thoroughly updated, this accessible introductory textbook in persuasive communication speaks directly to the student by focusing on real-life experiences in personal, social, and professional contexts.Through its use of rhetoric, psychology, and social scientific research, this book helps readers understand, analyze, and use persuasion in their lives and careers without being overwhelmed. It explores techniques of verbal and visual persuasion for use in business and professional co...

An ailing community traverses a chasm of nightmare animal amalgams to reach the lush paradise beyond. Lovers in a plant apocalypse fight for survival and search for meaning in the face of immeasurable loss. Reunited friends resurrect an extinct bird through grisly sacrifices that bring about unexpected consequences.The Writhing, Verdant End collects weird ecological horror stories by Corey Farrenkopf (author of Living in Cemeteries and Haunted Ecologies),...

In "Montrose," Mowbray Morris intricately weaves a narrative that captures the tumultuous life of James Graham, the 1st Marquis of Montrose, a figure synonymous with the Scottish Civil War. Through a blend of rigorous historical research and vivid storytelling, Morris explores Montrose's role in the conflict, characterized by eloquent prose and a rich sense of place. The novel's style oscillates between dramatic dialogue and reflective passages, illustrating the moral ambiguities and ferve...

Old friends on a week-long boating trip seeking escape get caught in a terrifying current of fear and madnessJacob Jump, the dark and meticulously crafted first novel from Eric Morris, follows a weeklong ill-fated boating trip down the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia, to the lighthouse at Tybee Island. Chance and danger trump planning and intention at every turn, and the pull of the historic river and of fate itself propels Morris's characters with un...

In "Claverhouse," Mowbray Morris intricately weaves a historical narrative that centers around the complex figure of John Graham of Claverhouse, known as Bonnie Dundee, during the tumultuous late 17th century in Scotland. Morris's literary style is marked by vivid imagery, nuanced character development, and an engaging prose that invites readers to explore the socio-political landscape of Covenanter Scotland. The book is not only a historical biography but also a commentary on loyalty, reb...

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.Table of ContentsHalfsies – Eric Del CarloA Nightingale’s Map of the City – Suzanne WillisThe Naked Me – N. Immanuel VelezChambers of the Heart – B. Morris AllenCover art by Kaos Nest.

Embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and personal growth with ACTivate Your Life. This second edition, now in a user-friendly workbook format, equips you with powerful tools derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you set meaningful goals and breathe new life into your being.- A clear introduction to the ACT approach- Real life scenarios to make the examples come alive- Workbook activities for clinicians and clientsLea...

Do you still harbor hurt and pain from past experiences?From Stuck to Limitless is an anthology featuring individuals who share their harsh truths about trauma and survival—from childhood sexual and mental abuse, adult traumas, and debilitating health issues.Through such truth-telling, we learn we are not alone and that it is only by sharing that we can heal ourselves and give hope to others.This impactful collection of essays from some of today's changemakers will ...

The Book of Mormon prophet Nephi describes the journey to eternal life as going through a gate of ordinances and traveling a “straight and narrow path.” Twenty-three authors took that gospel roadmap passage as a prompt to write “a Mormon story.” They responded with a surprisingly wide range of realistic and fantastic tales. Many are human reactions to unexpected steps on the path: a lifetime of faith in a patriarchal blessing’s unfulfilled promise, a survivor of violence calling a divided ...

The story of the interplay between finance, freeways, and urban form in the 20th century and their enduring impact on American cities and neighborhoods in the 21st. American cities are distinct from almost all others in the degree to which freeways and freeway travel dominate urban landscapes. In The Drive for Dollars, Brian D. Taylor, Eric A. Morris, and Jeffrey R. Brown tell the largely misunderstood story of how freeways became the centerpiece of U.S. urban tra...

Freeing the Actor is the seventh in a series of books by Eric Morris which explain and describe his unique system of acting. His previous books are among the most popular texts used by students and professional actors alike. In this book, which is totally aimed at the instrument, Eric has implemented a complete approach to eliminating the obstacles, dependencies, traps and habits that plague and block actors from functioning from an authentic, organic place. Historically most acting coaches a...

Eric believes that this book is the "craft bible," since it focuses entirely on the craft an actor must acquire in order to fulfill dramatic material. The book explores the seven major obligations related to material--time and place, relationship, emotional, character, thematic, historical, and subtextual--and from there goes on to define choices and explain how to use them to fulfill those obligations. The third element of the craft, the choice approaches, is the practical work the actor m...