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From storytelling phenomenon The Moth: a collection about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best stories ever told on their stages.
All These Wonders features voices both familiar and new. Storytellers include writer Jung Chang and comedian Louis C.K, as well as a hip hop 'one hit wonder', an astronomer gazing at the surface of Pluto for the first time, and a young female spy risking everything as part of Churchill's secret army during World War II. They share their ventures into uncharted territory - and how their lives were changed forever by what they found there. These true stories have been carefully selected and adapted to the page by the creative minds at The Moth, and encompass the very best of the 17,000+ stories performed in live Moth shows around the world. It is filled with a variety of humourous, moving, and gripping tales from all walks of life that will leave you speechless.
50 extraordinary new stories from The Moth.
Before television and radio, people would gather on porches, on the steps outside their homes, and tell stories. Their bewitched listeners would sit and listen long into the night as moths flitted around overhead. Storytelling phenomenon The Moth recaptures this lost each week in cities across America, Britain, Australia and beyond, playing to packed crowds at sold-out live events.
Occasional Magic is a selection of 50 of the finest Moth stories from recent shows, from storytellers who found the courage to face their deepest fears. The stories feature voices familiar and new. Alongside Neil Gaiman, Adam Gopnik, Andrew Solomon, Rosanne Cash, and Cristina Lamb, there are stories from around the world describing moments of strength, passion, courage and humour - and when a little magic happened.
In finest Moth tradition, Occasional Magic encourages us all to be more open, vulnerable and alive.
With an introduction by Neil Gaiman Before television and radio,
before penny paperbacks and mass literacy, people would gather on
porches, on the steps outside their homes, and tell stories. The
storytellers knew their craft and bewitched listeners would sit and
listen long into the night as moths flitted around overhead. The
Moth is a non-profit group that is trying to recapture this lost
art, helping storytellers - old hands and novices alike - hone
their stories before playing to packed crowds at sold-out live
events. The very best of these stories are collected here: whether
it's Bill Clinton's hell-raising press secretary or a leading
geneticist with a family secret; a doctor whisked away by nuns to
Mother Teresa's bedside or a film director saving her father's
Chinatown store from money-grabbing developers; the Sultan of
Brunei's concubine or a friend of Hemingway's who accidentally
talks himself into a role as a substitute bullfighter, these
eccentric, pitch-perfect stories - all, amazingly, true - range
from the poignant to the downright hilarious.
Can you escape the darkness within? Marion Zetland lives with her
domineering older brother, John in a decaying Georgian townhouse on
the edge of a northern seaside resort. A timid spinster in her
fifties who still sleeps with teddy bears, Marion does her best to
shut out the shocking secret that John keeps in the cellar. Until,
suddenly, John has a heart attack and Marion is forced to go down
to the cellar herself and face the gruesome truth that her brother
has kept hidden. As questions are asked and secrets unravel, maybe
John isn't the only one with a dark side. Perfect for fans of Paula
Hawkins and Ruth Ware. Acclaim from Readers and Reviewers: "Once
you start Catherine Burns's dark, disturbing, and enthralling debut
novel, it's hard to stop. The Visitors is bizarrely unsettling, yet
compulsively readable," Iain Reid "Burns blurs the line between
crime fiction and horror... Deliberate pacing, a claustrophobic
setting, and vivid, wildly unsympathetic characters complement the
twisted plot and grim conclusion," Publishers Weekly "An insightful
study of loneliness and evil," Daily Mail "[A] must read," New York
Post "Atmospheric, eerie and affecting. Catherine Burns has created
a complex and chilling world in which nothing is as it seems. A
very clever confident novel, beautifully plotted with multiple
twists and turns. I couldn't stop reading it," Suellen Dainty
"Burns combines a study of a middle-aged woman, a tale of a highly
dysfunctional family and slow burn of a mystery, creating a
compelling read that's at once highly entertaining and wholly
disturbing ... A dark and thrilling debut novel: disturbing,
gripping, and hugely impressive," The Bookbag "Burns combines a
study of a middle-aged woman, a tale of a highly dysfunctional
family and slow burn of a mystery, creating a compelling read
that's at once highly entertaining and wholly disturbing ... A dark
and thrilling debut novel: disturbing, gripping, and hugely
impressive," TM Logan "I absolutely loved it. I would advise any
nail biters to sit on their hands while reading this book because
they will chew right down to the knuckle. By far the creepiest
novel I have read in a long time ... a highly original and
intriguing mystery so compelling that I abandoned my own work to
finish it," Liz Nugent "Compelling and wonderfully dark, choked
with suspense and yet leisurely in the telling. I enjoyed it
immensely" Emma Curtis "A dark exploration of evil in its many
forms, this is an uncomfortable and disturbing yet utterly
compelling read," SJI Halliday "A dark, compelling story with a few
twists and turns that will keep the reader glued to the pages ... I
found myself completely engrossed in Marion's disturbing world,
which was well drawn by Catherine Burns. A very strong debut,"
Sarah Denzil "An insidious, creepy novel, with a slow burn that
leads to a horrifying revelation," Literary Hub "Beautifully
written ... [a] dark, gritty and inviting tale that explores the
darker side of human nature,"Review Corner "A wonderfully dark and
suspenseful read from a talented debut author," Damp Pebbles "The
writing, the characters and the mood of this book were absolutely
superbly done," BookBum "A deeply disturbing and unforgettable
novel, dripping with evil and horror ... furiously gripping,
addictive and absolutely impossible to put down," The Book Babe
This book provides a detailed examination of judicial
decision-making in Japanese cases involving sexual violence. It
describes the culture of 'eroticised violence' in Japan, which sees
the feminine body as culpable and the legal system which encourages
homogeneity and conformity in decision-making and shows how the
legal constraints confronting women claiming sexual assaults are
enormous. It includes analysis of specific case studies and a
discussion of recent moves to address the problem.
This book provides a detailed examination of judicial
decision-making in Japanese cases involving sexual violence. It
describes the culture of 'eroticised violence' in Japan, which sees
the feminine body as culpable, and the legal system which
encourages homogeneity and conformity in decision-making, and shows
how the legal constraints confronting women claiming sexual
assaults are enormous. It includes analysis of specific case
studies, and a discussion of recent moves to address the problem.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The definitive guide to telling an
unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of
experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth You are a
multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every
disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an
unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect
wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply
connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help.
A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires
thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each
year. In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their
time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like
Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and
more, to show you how to: * mine your memories for your best
stories * explore structures that will boost the impact of your
story * deliver your stories with confidence * tailor your stories
for any occasion Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips, this
book will help you to unleash the power of storytelling on your
life.
As ubiquitous as the atmosphere, intelligent adaptive systems
(IASs) surround us in our daily lives. When designed well, these
systems sense users and their environments so that they can provide
support in a manner that is not only responsive to the evolving
situation, but unnoticed by the user. A synthesis of recent
research and developments on IASs from the human factors (HF) and
human-computer interaction (HCI) domains, Intelligent Adaptive
Systems: An Interaction-Centered Design Perspective provides
integrated design guidance and recommendations for researchers and
system developers. The book explores a recognized lack of
integration between the HF and HCI research communities, which has
led to inconsistencies between the research approaches adopted, and
a lack of exploitation of research from one field by the other. The
authors integrate theories and methodologies from these domains to
provide design recommendations for human-machine developers. They
then establish design guidance through the review of conceptual
frameworks, analytical methodologies, and design processes for
intelligent adaptive systems. The book draws on case studies from
the military, medical, and distance learning domains to illustrate
intelligent system design to examine lessons learned. Outlining an
interaction-centered perspective for designing an IAS, the book
details methodologies for understanding human work in complex
environments and offers understanding about why and how optimizing
human-machine interaction should be central to the design of IASs.
The authors present an analytical and design methodology as well as
an implementation strategy that helps you choose the proper design
framework for your needs.
As ubiquitous as the atmosphere, intelligent adaptive systems
(IASs) surround us in our daily lives. When designed well, these
systems sense users and their environments so that they can provide
support in a manner that is not only responsive to the evolving
situation, but unnoticed by the user. A synthesis of recent
research and developments on IASs from the human factors (HF) and
human-computer interaction (HCI) domains, Intelligent Adaptive
Systems: An Interaction-Centered Design Perspective provides
integrated design guidance and recommendations for researchers and
system developers. The book explores a recognized lack of
integration between the HF and HCI research communities, which has
led to inconsistencies between the research approaches adopted, and
a lack of exploitation of research from one field by the other. The
authors integrate theories and methodologies from these domains to
provide design recommendations for human-machine developers. They
then establish design guidance through the review of conceptual
frameworks, analytical methodologies, and design processes for
intelligent adaptive systems. The book draws on case studies from
the military, medical, and distance learning domains to illustrate
intelligent system design to examine lessons learned. Outlining an
interaction-centered perspective for designing an IAS, the book
details methodologies for understanding human work in complex
environments and offers understanding about why and how optimizing
human-machine interaction should be central to the design of IASs.
The authors present an analytical and design methodology as well as
an implementation strategy that helps you choose the proper design
framework for your needs.
Can you escape the darkness within? Marion Zetland lives with her
domineering older brother, John in a decaying Georgian townhouse on
the edge of a northern seaside resort. A timid spinster in her
fifties who still sleeps with teddy bears, Marion does her best to
shut out the shocking secret that John keeps in the cellar. Until,
suddenly, John has a heart attack and Marion is forced to go down
to the cellar herself and face the gruesome truth that her brother
has kept hidden. As questions are asked and secrets unravel, maybe
John isn't the only one with a dark side. Perfect for fans of Paula
Hawkins and Ruth Ware. Acclaim from Readers and Reviewers: "Once
you start Catherine Burns's dark, disturbing, and enthralling debut
novel, it's hard to stop. The Visitors is bizarrely unsettling, yet
compulsively readable," Iain Reid "Burns blurs the line between
crime fiction and horror... Deliberate pacing, a claustrophobic
setting, and vivid, wildly unsympathetic characters complement the
twisted plot and grim conclusion," Publishers Weekly "An insightful
study of loneliness and evil," Daily Mail "[A] must read," New York
Post "Atmospheric, eerie and affecting. Catherine Burns has created
a complex and chilling world in which nothing is as it seems. A
very clever confident novel, beautifully plotted with multiple
twists and turns. I couldn't stop reading it," Suellen Dainty
"Burns combines a study of a middle-aged woman, a tale of a highly
dysfunctional family and slow burn of a mystery, creating a
compelling read that's at once highly entertaining and wholly
disturbing ... A dark and thrilling debut novel: disturbing,
gripping, and hugely impressive," The Bookbag "Burns combines a
study of a middle-aged woman, a tale of a highly dysfunctional
family and slow burn of a mystery, creating a compelling read
that's at once highly entertaining and wholly disturbing ... A dark
and thrilling debut novel: disturbing, gripping, and hugely
impressive," TM Logan "I absolutely loved it. I would advise any
nail biters to sit on their hands while reading this book because
they will chew right down to the knuckle. By far the creepiest
novel I have read in a long time ... a highly original and
intriguing mystery so compelling that I abandoned my own work to
finish it," Liz Nugent "Compelling and wonderfully dark, choked
with suspense and yet leisurely in the telling. I enjoyed it
immensely" Emma Curtis "A dark exploration of evil in its many
forms, this is an uncomfortable and disturbing yet utterly
compelling read," SJI Halliday "A dark, compelling story with a few
twists and turns that will keep the reader glued to the pages ... I
found myself completely engrossed in Marion's disturbing world,
which was well drawn by Catherine Burns. A very strong debut,"
Sarah Denzil "An insidious, creepy novel, with a slow burn that
leads to a horrifying revelation," Literary Hub "Beautifully
written ... [a] dark, gritty and inviting tale that explores the
darker side of human nature,"Review Corner "A wonderfully dark and
suspenseful read from a talented debut author," Damp Pebbles "The
writing, the characters and the mood of this book were absolutely
superbly done," BookBum "A deeply disturbing and unforgettable
novel, dripping with evil and horror ... furiously gripping,
addictive and absolutely impossible to put down," The Book Babe
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For the first time in print, celebrated storytelling phenomenon The
Moth presents fifty spellbinding, soul-bearing stories selected
from their extensive archive (fifteen-plus years and 10,000-plus
stories strong). Inspired by friends telling stories on a porch,
The Moth was born in small-town Georgia, garnered a cult following
in New York City, and then rose to national acclaim with the wildly
popular podcast and Peabody Award-winning weekly public radio show
"The Moth Radio Hour."
Stories include: writer Malcolm Gladwell's wedding toast gone
horribly awry; legendary rapper Darryl "DMC" McDaniels' obsession
with a Sarah McLachlan song; poker champion Annie Duke's
two-million-dollar hand; and A. E. Hotchner's death-defying stint
in a bullring . . . with his friend Ernest Hemingway. Read about
the panic of former Clinton Press Secretary Joe Lockhart when he
misses Air Force One after a hard night of drinking in Moscow, and
Dr. George Lombardi's fight to save Mother Teresa's life.
This will be a beloved read for existing Moth enthusiasts, fans of
the featured storytellers, and all who savor well-told, hilarious,
and heartbreaking stories.
"Wonderful." -Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Celebrating the 20th
anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable
true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn
from the best ever told on their stages Carefully selected by the
creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the
raw energy of live storytelling, All These Wonders features voices
both familiar and new. Alongside Meg Wolitzer, John Turturro, Tig
Notaro, and Hasan Minhaj, readers will encounter: an astronomer
gazing at the surface of Pluto for the first time, an Afghan
refugee learning how much her father sacrificed to save their
family, a hip-hop star coming to terms with being a "one-hit
wonder," a young female spy risking everything as part of
Churchill's "secret army" during World War II, and more.
High-school student and neuroscientist alike, the storytellers
share their ventures into uncharted territory-and how their lives
were changed indelibly by what they discovered there. With passion,
and humor, they encourage us all to be more open, vulnerable, and
alive.
This book is about the past and the present. It is a tribute to the
ladies and gentlemen of West Georgia and their contributions to so
many. Some have passed on; some remain there; and others have moved
to other places. Yet all, including their children, their
children's children, their friends, and relatives, keep alive the
memories of the West Georgia never forgetting their families,
friends, and foods. Within these pages live the unsung heroes of
yesteryear. They have nurtured the sick and sustained the healthy
without, for the most part, recognition of their hard work, loving
care, and great legacy to all. Each recipe reflects a very special
person, and it is a rare treat to be able to visit these wonderful
people at work in their own kitchens. Just as important are those
who have preserved the past and submitted these very splendid
recipes to the book. Some of the recipes may be followed from the
eastern parts of Georgia to the west as the later generations moved
on. It is simply amazing how family recipes travel, not only across
Georgia, but across the nation far and wide. As may be noticed,
many of the recipes are quite old. Some have been updated by the
following generations. One will find such terms as "ice box," "wood
stove," "a hot oven," "a handful," and other expressions. I trust
that the modern mind can relate these terms to modern day
equivalents and equipment being thankful for our world of modern
conveniences.
Patient and caregiver understanding of treatment goals are
influenced by differing clinical and socio-demographic features.
Psychological morbidity was not associated with differing patient
perception of the goals of treatment. Caregivers are confirmed as
the third arm in the triad of care and a carefully described
epidemiology profile assists to highlight the role of adult
daughters as well as gender factors in spousal caregiving. The
specialist was overwhelmingly the most important source of
information in regard to illness for everyone, but a number of
others provide information for supportive care. While household
knowledge of community and health services was high, pathways of
knowledge were varied. Our findings point to the need for health
providers to acknowledge the triad of care as the unit of care in
the advanced cancer setting and design services accordingly. There
should be comprehensive, multidisciplinary units across tertiaryand
primary health who are sufficiently responsive to the needs of
patients and their families thatearly contact with the palliative
care team in a "shared care" arrangement ensures smooth continuity
of care to death.
As the public health threat of childhood obesity has become clear,
the issue has become the focus of local, state, and national
initiatives. Many of these efforts are centered on the community
environment in recognition of the role of environmental factors in
individual behaviors related to food and physical activity. In many
communities, for example, fresh produce is not available or
affordable, streets and parks are not amenable to exercise, and
policies and economic choices make fast food cheaper and more
convenient than healthier alternatives. Community efforts to combat
obesity vary in scope and scale; overall, however, they remain
fragmented, and little is known about their effectiveness. At the
local level, communities are struggling to determine which obesity
prevention programs to initiate and how to evaluate their impact.
In this context, the Institute of Medicine held two workshops to
inform current work on obesity prevention in children through input
from individuals who are actively engaged in community- and
policy-based obesity prevention programs. Community perspectives
were elicited on the challenges involved in undertaking policy and
programmatic interventions aimed at preventing childhood obesity,
and on approaches to program implementation and evaluation that
have shown promise. Highlights of the workshop presentations and
discussions are presented in this volume. Table of Contents Front
Matter SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP--June 2008 1 Introduction 2 Perspectives
of Evaluators 3 Perspectives of Site Leaders References SUMMARY OF
WORKSHOP 2--May 2009 Summary 4 Introduction 5 Community-Based
Programs: How Does Information Help Them Achieve Their Goals? 6
Research and Advocacy Groups: How Does Evidence Inform Policy? 7
Decision Makers: How Do Community Perspectives Influence Policy? 8
Closing Remarks References Appendix A: Workshop Agendas Appendix B:
Biographical Sketches Appendix C: Workshop Attendees
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Texas summarizes the information
gathered at a workshop held February 5-6, 2009, in Austin, Texas.
At this workshop, committee members met with Texas lawmakers,
public officials, and community leaders to exchange ideas and to
view first-hand strategies that are being implemented effectively
at the state and local levels to prevent and reverse childhood
obesity. Texas leaders at the workshop expressed the strong belief
that the state's economic vitality and security depend on the
health of its population. Accordingly, the state is no longer
simply describing the personal, community, and financial costs of
its obesity crisis; it is taking proactive steps to address the
problem through strategic initiatives. An overarching strategy is
to address obesity by targeting the state's youth, in whom it may
be possible to instill healthy behaviors and lifestyles to last a
lifetime. A guiding principle of these efforts is that they should
be evidence based, community specific, sustainable, cost-effective,
and supported by effective partnerships. Moreover, the goal is for
the responsibility to be broadly shared by individuals, families,
communities, and the public and private sectors. Table of Contents
Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Opening Session 3 Childhood
Obesity in Texas: An Overview 4 Texas State Government: Successes
to Date 5 Texas State Government: What the Future Holds 6 A Look at
the Texas Landscape 7 A Look at the Austin Landscape 8 Live Smart
Texas Panel Presentation 9 Major Themes Appendix A: Workshop Agenda
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches Appendix C: Workshop Participants
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that has adverse and
long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, and
communities. The magnitude of the problem has increased
dramatically during the last three decades and, despite some
indications of a plateau in this growth, the numbers remain
stubbornly high. Efforts to prevent childhood obesity to date have
focused largely on school-aged children, with relatively little
attention to children under age 5. However, there is a growing
awareness that efforts to prevent childhood obesity must begin
before children ever enter the school system.
Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Policies reviews factors related
to overweight and obese children from birth to age 5, with a focus
on nutrition, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, and
recommends policies that can alter children's environments to
promote the maintenance of healthy weight. Because the first years
of life are important to health and well-being throughout the life
span, preventing obesity in infants and young children can
contribute to reversing the epidemic of obesity in children and
adults. The book recommends that health care providers make parents
aware of their child's excess weight early. It also suggests that
parents and child care providers keep children active throughout
the day, provide them with healthy diets, limit screen time, and
ensure children get adequate sleep.
In addition to providing comprehensive solutions to tackle the
problem of obesity in infants and young children, Early Childhood
Obesity Prevention Policies identifies potential actions that could
be taken to implement those recommendations. The recommendations
can inform the decisions of state and local child care regulators,
child care providers, health care providers, directors of federal
and local child care and nutrition programs, and government
officials at all levels.
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