In this powerful, labyrinthian thriller, David Martín is a pulp fiction writer struggling to stay afloat. Holed up in a haunting abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, he furiously taps out story after story, becoming increasingly desperate and frustrated. Thus, when he is approached by a mysterious publisher offering a book deal that seems almost too good to be real, David leaps at the chance. But as he begins the work, and after a visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, he realizes that there is a connection between his book and the shadows that surround his dilapidated home and that the publisher may be hiding a few troubling secrets of his own.
He Came With the Couch(tumblebook) He Came With the Couch Sophie's family has found the perfect couch, but it comes with something extra, and getting rid of that extra something is impossible. In the end, though, who would want to? This zany tale of upholsterosis (a chronic state of couch-potato-ness) is sure to tickle the funny bones of young readers—and not-so-young-readers too!
Hoover's Bride(tumblebook) Hoover's Bride Meet Hoover, a less than tidy man in desperate need of cleaning up his act as well as his abode. Enter Electra, a vivacious vacuum cleaner, that sweeps Hoover off his feet. The two wed, but alas, there are no guarantees when it comes to love. From the author of Imogene's Antlers.
Wish You Well is a novel written by David Baldacci, a bestselling American novelist. First published in 2001, it follows precocious twelve-year old Louisa Mae Cardinal who lives in the hectic New York City of 1940 with her family. When tragedy strikes, Lou and her younger brother, Oz, must go with her invalid mother to live on their great grandmother's farm in the Virginia mountains.
How to Tell a Story that Helps People Change It was David Gordon that 'cracked the code' on Milton Erickson's storytelling Milton would tell someone a story, assign a task, (or send them out to climb Squaw Peak) and this would lead them to change.Now you can learn how to do the same.There is tremendous power in a well told story. If I'm in the middle of a personal crisis or am facing an important decision and you are able to tell me a story that is close to mine you have my complete attention. For me Your story can become a Metaphor.David Gordon first made his reputation in NLP with his work in the area of metaphors. Reuploaded Thanks to elshenawy
