In Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Today’s Big Changes, Mark Penn shows that 75 of the most important trends in the world today are the smallest ones. Exploring everything from politics to religion, food to entertainment, Penn follows the numbers to uncover what's really popular, not what we think is popular. Because while these trends are shaping the world, they’re relatively unseen – they’re under-the-radar forces that can involve as little as 1 percent of...

Every dog owner knows their pup is the best—no matter how naughty or goofy. These 101 true stories celebrate the love, laughter, and loyalty of our beloved dogs.From chewed shoes to wagging tails, every dog has a story—and every owner believes their dog is the best. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Dog Ever shares 101 relatable, calamitous, hilarious tales from proud dog parents who wouldn’t trade their canine companions for anything. Whether mischievous or...

We learn so much from our canine companions as they shower us with love and share the ups and downs of our lives.What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, living in the moment, and so much more.If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we’ve forgotten how to have fun, they show us how. If we need protection, they rise to ...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

Ten years after his New York Times bestselling book Microtrends, Mark Penn identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, politics, and culture.Mark Penn has boldly argued that the future is not shaped by society’s broad forces, but by quiet changes within narrow slices of the population. Ten years ago, he showed how the behavior of one small group can exert an outsized influence over the whole of America with his bestselling...

The adviser to Senator Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, and President Bill Clinton proves that small is big by identifying 75 hidden-in-plain-sight trends that are moving America, revealing that the nation is no longer a melting pot but a collection of communities with many individual tastes and lifestyles.**"The ideas in his book will help you see the world in a new way." —Bill Clinton"Mark Penn has a keen mind and a fascinating sense of what makes America tic...

Ten years after his New York Times bestselling book Microtrends, Mark Penn identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, politics, and culture.Mark Penn has boldly argued that the future is not shaped by society’s broad forces, but by quiet changes within narrow slices of the population. Ten years ago, he showed how the behavior of one small group can exert an outsized influence over the whole of America with his bestselling...

The adviser to Senator Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, and President Bill Clinton proves that small is big by identifying 75 hidden-in-plain-sight trends that are moving America, revealing that the nation is no longer a melting pot but a collection of communities with many individual tastes and lifestyles.**"The ideas in his book will help you see the world in a new way." —Bill Clinton"Mark Penn has a keen mind and a fascinating sense of what makes America tic...

While experiential staging is well documented in tourism studies, not enough has been written about the diverse types of experiences and expectations that visitors bring to the tourist space and how communities respond to, or indeed challenge, these expectations. This book brings together new ideas about cultural experiences and how communities, creative producers, and visitors can productively engage with competing interests and notions of experience and authenticity in the tourist enviro...

When Remi, also known as Nator, embarks on a European adventure with his Grammie, little does he know that it will turn into a mission to reunite a sea turtle family and find belonging in unexpected places. This charming children's story unfolds in the magical backdrop of undersea condos and mystical water circuses. Nator, a recent Super-Hero Camp graduate, is equipped not just with super-hero gear but also a heart full of empathy. His tale gets tangled with Turtle, his camp friend who's g...

Welcome to the first adventure of the Super Hero in training Reminator! Meet his old family and new, as he moves from his country farm to the big city. He trains, learns, and grows. From special dog to special hero!

Do you want to be a more relaxed author?There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things — which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about — it's also important to recognize that your author journey is a marathon, and not a sprint.Joan...