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Today s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far more likely to engage and connect if you deliver a well-crafted story with an emotional core. Bobette Buster is a lecturer and story consultant to major studios including Pixar, Disney and Sony Animation. In Do Story she teaches the art of telling powerful and engaging stories. Through profiles of activists, leaders and visionaries, she shares a variety of styles and narrative techniques to demonstrate: the 10 principles of storytelling; how to source, structure and shape your story; the power of the 'gleaming detail'; and why an emotional connection is key. With beautiful illustrations by Millie Marotta and plenty of practical tips and exercises, you will soon discover how to take your own storytelling from good... to great. So, what s your story?

Gail Muller, a chronic pain sufferer, was told to give up hope of a recovery and accept that she would be in a wheelchair by 40. She refused. She eventually found a cure and went on to walk the legendary Appalachian Trail. But what is hope? And why do we need it now more than ever? In this book, Gail shares her own story of survival and what she has learnt: that hope is not just a platitude, it s a powerful and energizing catalyst towards better days. A light in the dark. But sometimes hope can fade and if that happens, how do we get it back? In Do Hope you will: -Meet the Three Musketeers: resilience, perseverance and self-worth -Develop tools to feel reinvigorated and realigned -Discover what really makes you happy -Appreciate how helping others can lift you too. For those times when we feel adrift, challenged or face adversity, Do Hope will help us keep the flame of hope alive.

We negotiate constantly. In work, and in life. As one side gains, the other tends to lose, and it can feel more like a tug of war. Yet a different approach can turn this process into something more collaborative - and the start of a more positive working relationship. In Do Deal, music lawyers Richard Hoare and Andrew Gummer share their innovative approach to negotiation that builds trust and finds hidden value. In the dynamic and constantly evolving music industry, it has led to major record deals and highly successful long-term creative partnerships. Now, they will help you to: - Identify and adapt your natural negotiating style - Recognise key traits in your counterpart - Learn strategies to diffuse tricky situations and handle difficult people - Develop a more collaborative mindset - Think creatively to find hidden value and enrich deal terms. No-one is born a brilliant negotiator, but you can learn strategies and develop your natural style so, regardless of the cards you re holding, you approach the bargaining table with confidence, skill and a few tricks up your sleeve. Deal?

Do Bitcoin is a concise guide to digital currency that focuses on the first and most dominant: Bitcoin. Written in a jargon-free style by self-taught analyst and advisor, Angelo Morgan-Somers, it takes a first principles approach to explain: why it was born; what it was created to solve; who it was seeking to help, and what it means for the future. So, if you ve ever found yourself asking: What s an NFT? What are altcoins? Who or what are miners? What s a node? Is anyone actually in charge...? You ve come to the right place. Do Bitcoin will set you and your business on the right track. It will reveal Bitcoin and blockchain s potential to revolutionize entire industries; and maybe even the world. Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole?

In this book, writer and strategist Russell Davies has rounded up a bunch of interesting people to help you: Notice more practise paying attention and everything gets more interesting Collect more gather together what you ve noticed, new ideas pop out Share more get good at sharing it all and more magic arrives. You ll turn the things you notice into a compost of creativity slow hunches, spark files, scrapbooks and moodboards. It s where unexpected elements collide to form new ideas. Then you ll share those ideas. And you ll learn something about yourself your passions and interests. Your life and work will become more creative, fulfilling and fun. Interesting isn t a personality, it s a decision. Don t hunt for diamonds. Get fascinated by pebbles.

It is an essential guide to this intriguing culinary skill that adds a new dimension to even the humblest dish. You'll start by smoking on the stovetop; before being introduced to the basic processes and inventive recipes. As a young chef, Scott Davis first smoked under the arches of Marco Pierre White's Mirabelle restaurant in London. This ignited a lifelong passion; one he shares with friend and fellow cook, Jen Goss, who creates deliciously smoky recipes using local and homegrown produce. In Do Smoke, you'll learn: -The difference between hot and cold smoking -Why brining is so important -Simple methods using wood dust, rice and tea leaves -How to make a cold smoker out of a cardboard box. From classic smoked salmon to hot smoked ice cream, smoked food has come a long way. And now you can try it at home. It's time to start smoking again.

So often we lack the vital nutrients to help sustain our modern lives. Sarah Bayliss is a nutrition expert specializing in metabolic health. In this book, she makes complex science beautifully simple and provides a wholefoods framework for nourishing meals that give our bodies what they need. Instead of complicated recipes, you'll make small adjustments to your diet: just one thing a week. Discover: -A 6-week plan that adapts to you and your schedule -The importance of waking up well -How to build a balanced plate for every meal -No more weighing or measuring food, just use your hands. When we get the nutrients our bodies need, we think more clearly, have more energy, and feel better. So instead of asking, what do I want to eat? Ask, how do I want to feel today?

David Hieatt is the man who proved to a world full of shallow brands the benefits of having a real purpose. There is no greater expert on the matter. ' - Richard Reed, co-founder of innocent. The most important brands in the world make us feel something. They do that because they have something they want to change. And as customers, we want to be part of that change. These companies have a reason to exist over and above making a profit: they have a purpose. Yes, we love the product they make. But the thing we love most about them is the change they are making. Purpose is an incredibly powerful thing. It provides the strength to fight the impossible. It tells your story. It builds your teams, and it defines your culture. In Do Purpose, David Hieatt shares insights on how to build one of these purpose-driven companies. You know, those rare brands we all fall in love with. The crazy ones that don't just make something, but change something as well. This new edition marks 10 years in print and features a foreword by Sophie Bambuck, Chief Marketing Officer at The North Face.

Why is it that we seem astonished, even grateful, when someone really listens to us? When they lean in and give us their time and attention. How has this basic act become such a rare commodity? Has social media broadcasting really marked the end of conversation and listening? Over two decades, story consultant Bobette Buster has listened to well over 10,000 stories. In doing so, she observed that active listening could have a transformative effect on both the speaker and the listener. It led to deeper connections, generated moments of wonder, and even helped to overcome insurmountable differences. Do Listen is about rediscovering the lost art of listening. With expert wisdom, simple exercises, film references and compelling stories, it will hone this essential skill and positively impact your conversations and relationships. Yes, listening can take time. It can be uncomfortable. Yet it can also be a strategy. And sometimes, it will be the most important thing you ever do. What if we each took five minutes a day to actively listen? How might our world change?