Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power: Unleashing Strength, Embracing Change, & Discovering Purpose How far would you go to unlock the life you were meant to live? Aria Marlowe's life is defined by routine—an unfulfilling 9-to-5 job, a predictable daily grind, and a quiet yearning for more. Deep down, she knows she’s destined for something greater, but self-doubt and fear keep her trapped in the mundane. When an unexpected opportunity to attend a transformative workshop crosses her path, led by the charismatic Dr. Julian Hawthorne, Aria faces a choice: will she leap into the unknown, or will she stay confined by the invisible barriers holding her back? Shatter the Limits is a powerful, soul-stirring novel about breaking free from the chains of doubt and discovering the strength within. As Aria dives deeper into the teachings of inner mastery, she confronts her darkest fears, meets unexpected allies, and battles with those who doubt her transformation—including herself. Guided by a mentor who challenges her to embrace change, Aria embarks on a profound journey of personal growth. Along the way, she learns that true power isn’t about controlling others or external circumstances—it’s about mastering the world within. Can Aria rise to the challenge, conquer her deepest fears, and claim the life of purpose and fulfillment she’s always dreamed of? Perfect for fans of personal growth, emotional depth, and transformative stories, Shatter the Limits blends fiction with the inspiring principles of self-discovery. Aria’s story is a mirror to our desires for change and a testament to the extraordinary power we all hold within ourselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by routine, held back by self-doubt, or longed for a deeper sense of purpose, Aria’s journey will resonate with you. Her challenges, victories, and ultimate transformation are a reminder that true greatness begins with the courage to face your fears. Key Themes: Overcoming fear and self-doubt Personal transformation and inner strength The power of mentorship and self-discovery Finding fulfillment and unlocking true potential Step into Aria’s world and embark on your journey toward self-mastery. Will you dare to shatter your limits?

Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change. In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be an accomplished comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible. One part of the plan was at least logical: he was already Irish and already called Dave. In one year, David went from being deathly afraid of public speaking to hosting a business conference, regularly performing stand-up comedy and winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses. And he did it by learning from some of the best public speakers in the world: stand-up comedians. Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker shows how the key principles of stand-up comedy can be applied to your speaking engagements and presentations to make you funnier, more interesting, and better looking. (Or at least two of the three.) Whether you are preparing for a business presentation, giving a wedding toast, defending your thesis, raising money from investors, or simply want to take on something you're afraid of, this book will take you from sweaty to stage-ready. You'll learn how to: - Craft a story and content that your audience will want to listen to - Find the funniest parts of your material and how to get to them faster - Deal with stage fright - Master the two most important parts of your performance: timing and delivery Ten percent of the author's proceeds from this book will go to Arash Bayatmakou via Help Hope Live until he is fully back on his feet and thereafter to one of the many facing the same challenges after suffering a severe spinal cord injury.

2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards Gold Medal Winner 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Gold Medal Winner 2022 Over the Rainbow Short List 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards - Best Poetry Book Finalist 2021 Bookshop's Indie Press Highlights You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a queer, political, and feminist collection guided by self-reflection. The poems range from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between. One of the most celebrated poets and performers of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson's trademark honesty and vulnerability are on full display in You Better Be Lightning, welcoming and inviting readers to be just as they are.

The most important poetry reference for more than four decades—now fully updated for the twenty-first century Through three editions over more than four decades, The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics has built an unrivaled reputation as the most comprehensive and authoritative reference for students, scholars, and poets on all aspects of its subject: history, movements, genres, prosody, rhetorical devices, critical terms, and more. Now this landmark work has been thoroughly revised and updated for the twenty-first century. Compiled by an entirely new team of editors, the fourth edition—the first new edition in almost twenty years—reflects recent changes in literary and cultural studies, providing up-to-date coverage and giving greater attention to the international aspects of poetry, all while preserving the best of the previous volumes. At well over a million words and more than 1,000 entries, the Encyclopedia has unparalleled breadth and depth. Entries range in length from brief paragraphs to major essays of 15,000 words, offering a more thorough treatment—including expert synthesis and indispensable bibliographies—than conventional handbooks or dictionaries. This is a book that no reader or writer of poetry will want to be without. Thoroughly revised and updated by a new editorial team for twenty-first-century students, scholars, and poets More than 250 new entries cover recent terms, movements, and related topics Broader international coverage includes articles on the poetries of more than 110 nations, regions, and languages Expanded coverage of poetries of the non-Western and developing worlds Updated bibliographies and cross-references New, easier-to-use page design Fully indexed for the first time