The Science of Storytelling
The Science of Storytelling

Author: Will Storr

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 168335818X

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The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains—create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change. Will Storr’s superbly chosen examples range from Harry Potter to Jane Austen to Alice Walker, Greek drama to Russian novels to Native American folk tales, King Lear to Breaking Bad to children’s stories. With sections such as “The Dramatic Question,” “Creating a World,” and “Plot, Endings, and Meaning,” as well as a practical, step-by-step appendix dedicated to “The Sacred Flaw Approach,” The Science of Storytelling reveals just what makes stories work, placing it alongside such creative writing classics as John Yorke’s Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey into Story and Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing. Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling is destined to become an invaluable resource for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.

Science V. Story
Science V. Story

Author: Emma Frances Bloomfield

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2024-02-27

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 0520380827

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Uncovering common threads across types of science skepticism to show why these controversial narratives stick and how we can more effectively counter them through storytelling Science v. Story analyzes four scientific controversies—climate change, evolution, vaccination, and COVID-19—through the lens of storytelling. Instead of viewing stories as adversaries to scientific practices, Emma Frances Bloomfield demonstrates how storytelling is integral to science communication. Drawing from narrative theory and rhetorical studies, Science v. Story examines scientific stories and rival stories, including disingenuous rival stories that undermine scientific conclusions and productive rival stories that work to make science more inclusive. Science v. Story offers two tools to evaluate and build stories: narrative webs and narrative constellations. These visual mapping tools chart the features of a story (i.e., characters, action, sequence, scope, storyteller, and content) to locate opportunities for audience engagement. Bloomfield ultimately argues that we can strengthen science communication by incorporating storytelling in critical ways that are attentive to audience and context.

Origin Story
Origin Story

Author: David Christian

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0316392022

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This New York Times bestseller "elegantly weaves evidence and insights . . . into a single, accessible historical narrative" (Bill Gates) and presents a captivating history of the universe -- from the Big Bang to dinosaurs to mass globalization and beyond. Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day -- and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence? These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he created the field of "Big History," the most exciting new approach to understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. In Origin Story, Christian takes readers on a wild ride through the entire 13.8 billion years we've come to know as "history." By focusing on defining events (thresholds), major trends, and profound questions about our origins, Christian exposes the hidden threads that tie everything together -- from the creation of the planet to the advent of agriculture, nuclear war, and beyond. With stunning insights into the origin of the universe, the beginning of life, the emergence of humans, and what the future might bring, Origin Story boldly reframes our place in the cosmos.

The Story of Snow
The Story of Snow

Author: Mark Cassino

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2011-10-21

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 0811879739

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Breathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals “will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects” in both children and adults (The Washington Post). How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included! “Settle down in a comfy chair. . . . By the end, you’ll be hoping there’s a day when you can follow the careful directions for catching and viewing snow crystals.” —Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is [a] riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

The Short Story of Science
The Short Story of Science

Author: Tom Jackson

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2024-08-08

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1399624784

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'Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less' Marie Curie The Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book simplifies and explains all the key breakthroughs. Accessible and concise, generously illustrated throughout, and with all the essential information presented without jargon, readers are given all the tools they need to enjoy the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.

Professor Clark the Science Shark
Professor Clark the Science Shark

Author: Scott Lamberson

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2012-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1620240734

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The life and adventures of an adorable little tiger shark pup that grows up off the coast of Florida to become Professor Clark who teaches others about the ocean ecosystems and their inhabitants.

The Science of Story
The Science of Story

Author: Adam Fridman

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-02

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9780999876503

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When you think about an impactful story, what comes to mind? Is it a novel on a rainy afternoon, or a magical fairytale to your imaginative children before bed? Can you think of a story you were told along your path and how it has shaped your perception or values still to this moment? The reality is that we tell stories everyday. They are the vehicles of soulful information. They emotionalize the information and create connection. They show our commonalities, humanity, and identify our shared beliefs. Ultimately guiding how we conduct ourselves in every interaction and decision. The Science of Story is the field guide for every business leader, marketer, HR professional, and every individual that is looking to transform and grow their organization. Not only are these conversations impactful to businesses of any size or industry, but they have also guided the subsequent research that followed. Learn more about how to take your career or company to the next level with this modern handbook full of ways to implement best practices from top business leaders across the globe. From behind the scenes purpose transformations to practical examples and everything in between, this book uncovers what it takes to build a purpose-driven, enlightened workforce.

Meet Bacteria!
Meet Bacteria!

Author: Rebecca Bielawski

Publisher: Rebecca Bielawski

Published: 2014-10-08

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1497577802

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Peek through the microscope and down into a fantastic world of teeny tiny shapes, amazing colours and little friends who want to say – Hello. Who are these bacteria? Where do they live and what do they do all day? Meet Bacteria! is for little kids brimming with curiosity. It gives them their first basic notions of bacteria; a very interesting topic for children, seldom dealt with in children's books at this level. What we can learn: The idea of the microscope Why we should wash our hands concepts: Basic bacteria shapes Some bacteria habitats new words: Bacteria, Microscope, Rod, Chain, Bunch, Multiply PAGES: 26 WORDS: 253 LEVEL: Preschool - 6yrs Other books in the series: Bees Like Flowers Travelling Seeds MUMMY NATURE series – nurturing children's curiosity Each book in the series is one mini nature lesson wrapped up in colour and rhyme. These books are intended for very young children including toddlers and will give them just a glimpse into some of the wonders of the natural world. Illustrated for maximum vibrancy and visual impact, using rhyme to engage young minds and encourage participation. Read the rhymes to your children and soon they will be reading them to you! The narrator is a small child and keen observer who tells us in short rhyming phrases everything she thinks we should know, and all about the magical things she sees around her. Sometimes she is camouflaged in the long grass and other times she has to climb a tree to get a better look.

The Story of More
The Story of More

Author: Hope Jahren

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0525563393

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The essential pocket primer on climate change that will leave an indelible impact on everyone who reads it. “Hope Jahren asks the central question of our time: how can we learn to live on a finite planet?" (Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction). “Hope Jahren is the voice that science has been waiting for.” —Nature Hope Jahren is an award-winning scientist, a brilliant writer, a passionate teacher, and one of the seven billion people with whom we share this earth. In The Story of More, she illuminates the link between human habits and our imperiled planet. In concise, highly readable chapters, she takes us through the science behind the key inventions—from electric power to large-scale farming to automobiles—that, even as they help us, release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere like never before. She explains the current and projected consequences of global warming—from superstorms to rising sea levels—and the actions that we all can take to fight back. At once an explainer on the mechanisms of global change and a lively, personal narrative given to us in Jahren’s inimitable voice, The Story of More is “a superb account of the deadly struggle between humanity and what may prove the only life-bearing planet within ten light years" (E. O. Wilson).