Some find talking to others uncomfortable, difficult, or intimidating. Here is a way to overcome these communication challenges. HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE is the key to building confidence and improving communication skills. Written by Larry King, this guide provides simple and practical advice to help make communication easier, more successful, and even more enjoyable. Anecdotes from a life spent talking--on television, radio, and in person,--add to the fun and value of the...

Arts Programming for the Anthropocene argues for a role for the arts as an engaged, professional practice in contemporary culture, charting the evolution of arts over the previous half century from a primarily solitary practice involved with its own internal dialogue to one actively seeking a larger discourse. The chapters investigate the origin and evolution of five academic field programs on three continents, mapping developments in field pedagogy in the arts over the past twent...

It was a miracle worthy of the season. When Captain Leonard La Rue spied from his twelve-man merchant ship, the Meredith Victory, the throng of Korean refugees on the docks of a city in flames, he didn't hesitate to do what others would consider impossible. In December of 1950, La Rue and his skeleton crew rescued fourteen thousand Korean refugees from the hands of the rapidly-approaching Chinese army in the city of Hungnam. Through the night and next day, a seemingly endless succession of...

Uncovering an ancient aristocracy and its hidden secretArchaeologist and TV show host Annja Creed trades in her dig tools and dirty excavations for the sunny climes of Hollywood. Serving as a prop consultant for a popular TV fantasy series, Annja's enjoying the lights, camera and much less action. Until a scrying crystal is stolen off the set…and it turns out to be something more than a prop.The crystal, in fact, is a priceless artifact from the period of the Crusades. But ...

In the newly ratified state of Colorado, two lawmen struggle to keep order while facing their own personal demons.US Deputy Marshall Edward Spencer is re-assigned Colorado to the after the death of his wife. Sheriff Jacob Gannon manages grief over his son's suicide while keeping the peace in the town of Leadville. When an entire herd of cattle destroyed and a young settler girl dies, the two lawmen must join forces despite their differences to look into both...and how the two crime...

An outrageous account of the political story that nobody could stop talking about in the 1990s. If the Watergate scandal was a national nightmare, then maybe the Bill Clinton scandal was a national wet dream, and who better to narrate it than Joe Eszterhas, screenwriter of such lurid films as Basic Instinct and Showgirls? In American Rhapsody, Eszterhas takes us through the events that threatened to topple a president and left most of the nation's citizens with, at the very least, a bad ta...

Phil Cresta was no run-of-the-mill thief. Mastermind of the legendary Brink's armored truck robbery and a string of countless other high-stakes heists, he stole more than ten million dollars in escapades that often were breathtakingly daring and at times marvelously inventive. The robberies baffled both police and fellow outlaws for decades, and most of the crimes remain unsolved today. Now the open case files of these memorable thefts can be closed as Cresta himself provides the true stor...

Leading psychologist Nicholas Epley explains why our social fears are often mistaken and how small acts of connection can transform our lives.‘One of those rare books that might actually change your life’ Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessWe are among the most social species on the planet, uniquely equipped to connect with others. Doing so makes us happier, healthier and more successful. Yet so often we shy away from ...

'If you want to perform better at work without burning out, this book belongs on your desk.' - Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable and Beyond BeliefImprove your workplace performance with 50 practical, science-backed tools that build emotional resilience and neutralize negative thoughts—from the internationally bestselling author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do seriesWhether you’re dealing with con...

Transform Fear into Fuel, One Micro-Moment at a TimeDrawing on Joze’s own incredible journey from being afraid to speak, due to a debilitating stutter, to becoming an award-winning speaker and stand-up comedian, Stop Holding Back will help you harness fear as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. With practical strategies, simple daily habits and inspiring true stories of change, you’ll discover how to:• Disrupt...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Embrace the journey of self-reliance with global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein as she shows you how to deploy your greatest asset—yourself—to achieve your dreams and beyond.In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty, mastering self-reliance is not just an option—it's a necessity. Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication and persona...

A complete gaslighting recovery guide for women to regain control and reclaim their livesGaslighting is one of the most destructive forms of emotional abuse that women can experience, causing them to distrust their own realities and perceptions and even believe they have a mental illness. In Gaslighting Recovery for Women, trauma-informed therapist Amelia Kelley, PhD, offers evidence-based therapy and tools to help women detect and protect themselves from ...