On finding joy and spiritual meaning in life's small moments We all have moments of joy, moments that move us somehow, spiritual moments that we can't quite put a finger on. But then we rush on and soon forget. In this book Chris Anderson encourages us to remember and share such moments. What he writes will inspire readers who are hurting, doubting, or searching to find wisdom and meaning in their lives. Drawing on an ancient prayer tradition, the...

Las luces se apagan despacio. Una mujer con manos sudorosas aparece en el escenario. Le tiemblan un poco las piernas. Un foco le ilumina la cara y mil doscientos pares de ojos se clavan en los suyos. El público nota que está nerviosa. Hay una tensión palpable en la sala. Ella carraspea... y empieza a hablar. Lo que ocurre a continuación es asombroso. Las mentes de esos mil doscientos individuos empiezan a sincronizarse mientras la mujer teje un...

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written form. This book explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give...

When Jimmy Crowder finds a devil costume in the woods, he hatches a plot to fight back at his tormentors...but may have gotten more than he bargained for.

After the startling revelations at the end of the first volume of LOST ANGELS, life settles back into its normal routine - as normal as it gets at Paradise High! THE SCHOOL DAZE PLAYLIST follows Alex, Daur'ek and various students (and faculty) through eight interlocking short stories that range from romance to mystery to action to comedy - each story with its own accompanying music playlist. "The Talk" kicks off THE SCHOOL DAZE PLAYLIST, the second...

Ohr'en's going to do whatever it takes to find his girlfriend, even if it means strapping down his wings and descending into Old Santa Monica. But what he finds there is a whole lot deeper and darker than he was prepared for.

You're afraid of everything, all the time. If only you could fly above it all. Unfortunately, Sam Spalding doesn't have wings. So, what's he got to do but climb? Of course, don't forget what happened to the last student who tripped off a building at Paradise High.

From the ruins of Old Santa Monica to the peaks of the Silver City's spires, it all comes down to this! In the epic climax to "Paradise High," Alex is trapped, and the only way out -- is a long way down.

Command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred. If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you find your voice, persuade your listeners, and connect with audiences of any size. This book will inspire you to: • Win hearts and minds--and approval for your ideas • Conquer...