Tim Wood – författare

Composition and hip hop may seem unrelated, but the connection isn’t hard to make: Hip hop and rap rely on a complex of narrative practices that have clear ties to some of the best American essay writing.  A Hip Hop Reader brings together work by important writers about this cultural phenomenon and provides lively selections that represent a variety of styles and interests.

A true crime memoir taking the reader on a journey from his early years investigating some of the notorious counterfeiters and bank fraud masterminds of Las Vegas, Nevada, to personal interactions with presidents and first ladies and a US Supreme Court decision preserving the methods utilized by the Secret Service to protect the life of the president of the United States.

The undercover investigation of a drug-addicted forgery ring targeting Las Vegas casinos and the investigation of an escaped federal prisoner, scamming travel agents out of tens of thousands of dollars. A massive sting operation in a Las Vegas sports book, a Hells Angel counterfeiter, and the investigation of an alcoholic, schizophrenic cross-dresser who repeatedly threatened to kill President Reagan. The investigation and arrest of the Boston Patriot, one of New Englands most prolific credit card fraud masters and a dopey drug smuggler turned counterfeiter who smoked one too many joints. The investigation of an identify theft suspect with a lengthy criminal record, who convinced the FBI he was someone else, and an investigation of a pipe bomb targeting President Clinton in a small Oregon town.

Riding horses and golfing with President Clinton and the day he made President Clinton scream out in pain. Conducting presidential security advances with a Hollywood movie producer turned Clinton advance man in Paris, France, and St. Petersburg, Russia. The most unusual assignment to buy President Bush a pickup truck. Fishing in the remote Alaskan wilderness with former president George H. W. Bush, camping and hiking with First Lady Laura Bush.

These are the unique stories only a Secret Service agent can tell.

IS THERE A SECRET TO BUSINESS GROWTH?

Yes, there is. And it may not be what you think ...

Telling better stories in business is not about thinking up clever words, images or jingles that will make your products or services seem a little more schmick. That''s called advertising.

Stories are about people. Stories embed emotion into a transaction. Great stories linger and make your brand distinctive, trusted and in time, loved.

For over three decades, former Nike marketing executive, Tim Wood has studied and worked as a storyteller. In Your Amazing Brand Story, Tim steps you through the formula used by the best brands in the world, big and small, as he takes you on a journey of how to discover and share your own brand story.

"To be a better storyteller you must first fully understand the hopes and dreams of those you seek to serve - not just what they say they want but uncover what motivates them deep inside. Only then can you take them on the journey."

In a world where people seek the truth, brands who are straight up, humble and human are being rewarded. That is the power of Your Amazing Brand Story - to give your brand the compass and voice to be your foundation for growth.

If telling stories in business fascinates, excites or even scares you, you''ve picked up the right book. It''s time to stand out by telling Your Amazing Brand Story.