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The author of SOMETHING MISSING returns with another hilarious and sneakily profound tale about a man whose behavior is truly odd, but also oddly relatable. Milo Slade, a thirty-three year old home healthcare aide, is witnessing the rapid dissolution of his three-year marriage to a polished, high-powered attorney named Christine. Though Milo doesn't quite know the root of his marital problems, he inevitably blames himself, or more specifically, he faults the demands his obsessive compulsive personality place upon him--the need to open a jar of Smuckers grape jelly or sing 99 Luftballons in front of an audience, to name just a couple. Yet Christine is still none the wiser about these inexplicable quirks as Milo has painstakingly hidden them from her and everyone else for years. No one knows the true--and in his mind more insidious--Milo, and such is the root of his profound loneliness, especially now that he and Christine are living apart during a trial separation. Then one day Milo stumbles across a video camera and tapes, left behind in a park. He watches the first tape, which is a heartfelt confessional by a young woman who begins to reveal her secrets, starting small at first, and finally revealing that she blames herself for a tragic death of a friend. But not all the details add up and Milo is struck with the urge to free the sweet confessor from her guilt. He is, after all, an expert in keeping secrets... In typical screwball fashion, Milo sets out on a cross-country journey to crack the case, but quickly gets sidetracked as his un-ignorable demands call. But it is during these sidetracks that the true meaning of his adventure takes shape. Milo is weird, but as he discovers, so is everyone else. UNEXPECTEDLY, MILO is a humorous and touching novel about finding oneself, embracing the journey, and, unexpectedly, love.

I am not imaginary... Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear. Max is different from other children. Some people say he has Asperger's, but most just say he's "on the spectrum." None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max unconditionally and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he can't protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, a teacher in the Learning Center who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save Max--and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Max's happiness or his own existence. Matthew Dicks' Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend is a triumph of courage and imagination that touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming . . . and heartbreaking conclusion.

From the beloved author of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend comes a wonderful new novel about a struggling man, written entirely in lists. Daniel Mayrock's life is at a crossroads. He knows the following to be true: 1. He loves his wife Jill... more than anything. 2. He only regrets quitting his job and opening a bookshop a little (maybe more than a little)3. Jill is ready to have a baby.4. The bookshop isn't doing well. Financial crisis is imminent. Dan doesn't know how to fix it.5. Dan hasn't told Jill about their financial trouble.6. Then Jill gets pregnant. This heartfelt story is about the lengths one man will go to and the risks he will take to save his family. But Dan doesn't just want to save his failing bookstore and his family's finances: 1. Dan wants to do something special.2. He's a man who is tired of feeling ordinary.3. He's sick of feeling like a failure.4. He doesn't want to live in the shadow of his wife's deceased first husband. Dan is also an obsessive list maker; his story unfolds entirely in his lists, which are brimming with Dan's hilarious sense of humor, unique world-view, and deeply personal thoughts. When read in full, his lists paint a picture of a man struggling to be a man, a man who has reached a point where he's willing to do anything for the love (and soon-to-be new love) of his life.

From Matthew Dicks, the author of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, comes Twenty-one Truths About Love, "an unconventional, endearing tale of impending fatherhood" (The Washington Post). Daniel Mayrock's life is at a crossroads. He knows the following to be true: 1. He loves his wife Jill... more than anything. 2. He only regrets quitting his job and opening a bookshop a little (maybe more than a little)3. Jill is ready to have a baby.4. The bookshop isn't doing well. Financial crisis is imminent. Dan doesn't know how to fix it.5. Dan hasn't told Jill about their financial trouble.6. Then Jill gets pregnant. This heartfelt story, written entirely in lists, is about the lengths one man will go to and the risks he will take to save his family. But Dan doesn't just want to save his failing bookstore and his family's finances: 1. Dan wants to do something special.2. He's a man who is tired of feeling ordinary.3. He's sick of feeling like a failure.4. He doesn't want to live in the shadow of his wife's deceased first husband. Dan is also an obsessive list maker; his story unfolds entirely in his lists, which are brimming with Dan's hilarious sense of humor, unique world-view, and deeply personal thoughts. When read in full, his lists paint a picture of a man struggling to be a man, a man who has reached a point where he's willing to do anything for the love (and soon-to-be new love) of his life.

A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story -- and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something "storyworthy" to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.

REALIZE YOUR CREATIVE DREAMS -- STARTING TODAY Are you good at dreaming about what you're going to accomplish "someday" but not good at finding the time and getting started? How will you actually make that decision and do it? The answer is this book, which offers proven, practical, and simple ways to turn random minutes throughout your days into pockets of productivity, and dreams into accomplishments. In addition to presenting his own winning strategies for getting from dreaming to doing, Matthew Dicks offers insights from a wide range of creative people -- writers, editors, performers, artists, and even magicians -- on how to augment inspiration with motivation. His actionable steps will help you: silence negative messages from family, friends, and teacherseliminate time-sucking activities (and people)be willing to make terrible thingsfind supporters here, there, and everywherecultivate optimism in the face of negativity and obstaclesEach strategy is accompanied by amusing and inspiring personal and professional anecdotes and a clear plan of action. Someday Is Today will give you every tool to get started and finish that _________ fill in the blank].

A guide to using the power of storytelling for success in business of all types and sizes, whether you're an online marketer, advertising professional, salesperson in any field, small business owner, independent contractor, or Fortune 500 executive The corporate world is flooded with data: spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and yawn-inducing PowerPoint presentations. But human brains are wired for stories. Stories help us make sense of the world. Stories move us in ways that data can't, and a well-told story trumps a mountain of facts and figures. Matthew Dicks has learned the value of storytelling in his career as a novelist, marketing consultant, and award-winning slam storyteller. He's found that the basic principles of effective storytelling are universal and teachable. In Stories Sell, he applies those principles to business communication, guiding readers to craft stories that connect with audiences -- whether a single person or a crowded auditorium. Jam-packed with examples, Stories Sell reveals the ingredients of a compelling story and then demonstrates how they can be incorporated into persuasive marketing copy, productive face-to-face conversations, and presentations that people actually want to hear (no PowerPoint slides required ). Topics include: - the three elements of a winning story: stakes, suspense, and surprise - finding the right narrative structure (and why beginning at the beginning isn't always the best method) - the power of being vulnerable: how admitting your mistakes can build rapport with audiences - when and how to use humor - zigging while others zag: making yourself stand out from competitors Above all, Stories Sell gives readers permission to be themselves, take risks, and make a splash in a sea of corporate blah. Everyday life is filled with meaningful stories if we only approach it with open eyes and open minds. Stories Sell teaches readers to find their voice and share those stories with the world.

Chetyrnadtsatiletnemu Majklu nelegko dalis peremeny v seme - gibel ottsa i novoe zamuzhestvo materi. I malo togo, chto on dolzhen poseschat psikhologa, miritsja s protivnym otchimom, zabotitsja o mladshikh brate i sestre i khranit strashnuju tajnu, odnazhdy on obnaruzhivaet, chto ego mat ischezla, a ejo mesto zanjala tochnaja kopija. Nikto etogo ne zamechaet, no dlja Majkla podmena ochevidna. Chto zhe eto takoe - prestuplenie ili vsego lish rozygrysh, kotoryj ustroil ego sobstvennyj mozg?

Budo, amigo imaginario de Max, explica su historia en Memorias de un amigo imaginario y c mo tuvo que desaparecer para poder salvar a Max, el nico que lo ve y lo oye, porque l lo ha creado. Querido lector: La novela que tienes en tus manos es especial, como Max. La novela que tienes en tus manos es nica, como Max. La novela que tienes en tus manos es valiente, como Max. Max s lo tiene ocho a os y no es como los dem s ni os. l vive para adentro y cuanto menos le molesten, mucho mejor. No le gustan los cambios, las sorpresas, los ruidos, que lo toquen ni que le hagan hablar por hablar. Si alguien le preguntara cu ndo es m s feliz, seguro que dir a que jugando con sus legos y planeando batallas entre ej rcitos enemigos. Max no tiene amigos, porque nadie lo entiende y todos, hasta los profesores y sus propios padres, quieren que sea de otra manera. S lo me tiene a m , que soy su amigo desde hace cinco a os. Ahora s que Max corre un gran peligro y s lo yo lo puedo ayudar. El problema es que Max es el nico que puede verme y o rme. Tengo mucho miedo por l, y sobre todo por m . Los padres de Max dicen que soy un "amigo imaginario". Espero que a estas alturas tengas claro que no soy imaginario. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination--the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend . . . real or otherwise. Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear. Max is different from other children. Some people say that he has Asperger's Syndrome, but most just say he's "on the spectrum." None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he can't protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him--and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Max's happiness or Budo's very existence. Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds--imaginary, real, child, and adult-- Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming . . . and heartbreaking conclusion.

Budo - ujavnij drug vosmirichnogo khlopchika na im'ja Maks Dilejni, jakij vidriznjajetsja vid bilshosti ditej. Dekhto kazhe, scho v nogo sindrom Aspergera, inshi zh - scho vin "u spektri". Tomu Maks pokladajetsja na Budo, jakij zavzhdi poruch, koli vin jogo najbilshe potrebuje.Ale Budo ne skhozhij na inshikh ujavnikh druziv. Po-pershe, vin isnuje vzhe shist rokiv, a tse duzhe dovgo. I Budo vidchuvaje svij vik. Vin khviljujetsja, scho skoro nastane den, koli Maks perestane v nogo viriti. Adzhe Budo znikne nazavzhdi.Koli Maks opinjajetsja u velikij nebezpetsi cherez potentsijnogo opikuna, Budo razom iz komandoju inshikh ujavnikh druziv majut vrjatuvati svogo khlopchika, rizikujuchi pri tsomu vlasnim isnuvannjam. Zreshtoju, same Budo dovedetsja virishiti, scho vazhlivishe: schastja Maksa chi jogo vlasne zhittja.