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Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

The life-changing manual Guided Meditation and Hypnosis for Social Courage provides practical advice for overcoming shyness, social anxiety disorder, and the fear of approaching strangers. This book contains potent affirmations that can help you overcome limiting ideas and critical self-talk and develop courage and confidence in social settings. An easy-to-follow manual that can help you access your inner strength and conquer your social fears was created by the author, a trained meditation and hypnosis specialist.

Conversations have consequences. Discussions lead to decisions that shape the future for individuals, families, companies, and nations. Too often these decisions are derailed by faulty logic and false constraints. These pitfalls are not simply hidden, but deviously veiled in the guise of wisdom, truth, and common sense.

Throughout recorded history, many thinkers have noted the importance of being articulate and the power of words; you'll hear a few of their comments in the book. Pete, however, goes a giant step further by connecting articulation to wealth and happiness and to the clear thinking and better decisions that thwart mediocrity. He quite correctly points out that we think in words, and we need more words to think with as the issues we need to resolve become more complex, as they do as we rise in any organization and as our close relationships mature.

What is lean communication, and why do you need it? Lean communication is a mindset and a set of principles and practices to apply lean thinking to become a better thinker and communicator. In the manufacturing world, lean thinking has produced exceptional improvements in productivity and customer value. Lean thinking, with its single-minded focus on creating more value with less waste, carries many lessons that also apply directly to communication. This book distills those lessons into 10 powerful keys to maximize the value others get from hearing or reading your ideas.

What is it that keeps us from asking for what we want? So often the things that we want in our lives elude us for one very surprising (and deceptively simple) reason: We don't ask for them. From a higher salary to a better bargain to a little more help around the house, there are all sorts of desires that we harbor but never achieve, when the fact is we haven't taken the most important step of all.

You can never underestimate the power of the human mind. You'll learn the mind-sets, advice, and tips of the most charismatic people in the world like Tom Hanks, Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, Russell Brand, Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King, and more that can make you the person others are drawn to instantly. The type of person you might meet for a minute but remember for a lifetime. Now you’re just minutes away from becoming just like them!

In the current cultural narrative of rules for behavior and interaction, The Code is a refreshing examination of the guidelines that can keep young men from making mistakes. Even when the consequences of those mistakes may not become relevant or public for years. The Code is an indispensable collection of honorable rules to live by. Boys will listen and learn from it. "Guys" should be guided by these rules to become men. Men should give it as gifts to those who can still use a little extra help. Women should listen to it to see the world through a man's eyes.

Do you want to learn how to appeal to people, be happier, healthier, and free? How to Make People Do What You Want will get you started on that wonderful path.