Anthologies

Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. For each volume, a series editor reads pieces from hundreds of periodicals, then selects between fifty and a hundred outstanding works. That selection is pared down to the twenty or so very best pieces by a guest editor who is widely recognized as a leading writer in his or her field. This unique system has helped make the Best American series the most respected -- and most popular -- of its kind. Buzz Bissinger selects the very best writing on a vast variety of competitive endeavors, from baseball to weightlifting, skating to demolition derby. Herein today's foremost journalists -- among them Gary Smith, Elizabeth Gilbert, Bill Plaschke, and Rebecca Mead -- throw revealing light on a pantheon of stars: Shaquille O'Neal, Bobby Fischer, Mike Tyson, the San Diego Chicken, and more.

Edited by the critically acclaimed author of The Orchid Thief, the latest volume in the annual series presents a wide-ranging anthology of the finest travel writing published over the past year, selected from a wide variety of magazines, newspapers, and Web sites and encompassing contributions by Ian Frazier, David Halberstam, Ann Patchett, Peter Hessler, and others. Simultaneous.

From the editor of the celebrated anthology Goodbye to All That : Writers on Loving and Leaving New York , comes a new collection of original essays on what keeps writers tethered to New York City. The “charming” ( The New York Times ) first anthology Goodbye to All That —inspired by Joan Didion’s classic essay about loving and leaving Manhattan—chronicled the difficulties and disappointments inherent in loving New York, while Never Can Say Goodbye is a celebration of the city that never sleeps, in the tradition of E.B. White’s classic essay, “Here Is New York.” Featuring contributions from such luminaries as Elizabeth Gilbert, Susan Orlean, Nick Flynn, Adelle Waldman, Phillip Lopate, Owen King, Amy Sohn, and many others, this collection of essays is a must-have for every lover of New York—regardless of whether or not you call the Big Apple home.

2022 Porchlight Business Book Awards - Big Ideas and New Perspectives, Long-listed 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 “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with How to Tell a Story , The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will 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 for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.

Ten Essential Perspectives on the Power of Self-Love How often do you hear inner voices saying you’re not good enough, not tough enough, not fit enough? How much time do you spend dwelling on regret, shame, and things you wish you could do over? Research shows that when we truly accept ourselves, it changes everything. We become less reactive and more resilient. Our physical health improves. We are capable of deeper and more satisfying relationships. The Self-Acceptance Summit shows the way toward this most important path of healing and discovery. In The Self-Acceptance Summit: Volume One , you’ll find a collection of insights, encouraging voices, and on-the-spot tools to help you transform your relationship with yourself. This volume showcases: Elizabeth Gilbert: “Test Everything Against Love” Iyanla Vanzant: “Know You, Love You … Just as You Are” Parker J. Palmer: “Integrating Our Shadow” Glennon Doyle: “Becoming ‘Fireproof’ and Free from Fear” Ruth King: “Healing Rage: A Gateway to Self-Acceptance” Marianne Williamson: “Accepting Who We Really Are” Rick Hanson, PhD: “Letting in the Good” Kristin Neff, PhD: “Why Self-Compassion Is a More Reliable Friend Than Self-Esteem” Richard Schwartz, PhD: “A Practical Guide to Self-Love and Acceptance” Elizabeth Lesser: “Accepting Self by Accepting ‘The Other’” Whether you seek health and happiness in your own life or are hoping to be of greater service in the world, your relationship with yourself is always the starting point. With The Self-Acceptance Summit , you’ll learn how accepting yourself—especially those parts you find most shameful or frightening—has a positive impact on nearly every experience in your life. Note: This program is a compilation of presentations that were originally offered via the Internet, so some sound inconsistencies may be present. These talks were presented during The Self-Acceptance Summit , hosted in 2017 by Sounds True, and may be listened to in any sequence. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.