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The Book of Alchemy

A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life

by Suleika Jaouad ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of
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The Creative Act

A Way of Being

by Rick Rubin ...

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their ... Read more

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**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their
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The Personal Heresy

A Controversy

by E.M.W. Tillyard, C. S. Lewis ...

A repackaged edition of the revered authors set of dueling critical essays with fellow scholar E. M. W. Tillyard in which they debate the role of an authors biography in the critical appraisal of literature.C. S. Lewis-the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The ... Read more

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A repackaged edition of the revered authors set of dueling critical essays with fellow scholar E. M. W. Tillyard in which they debate the role of an authors biography in the critical appraisal of literature.C. S. Lewis-the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The
... Read more
Organizing for the Rest of Us

100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control

by Dana K. White ...

Eliminate the clutter and discover the joy of having your house organized with simple, realistic strategies that work for normal people.So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? ... Read more

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Eliminate the clutter and discover the joy of having your house organized with simple, realistic strategies that work for normal people.So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy?
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Building a Second Brain

A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential

by Tiago Forte ...

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have
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Meander, Spiral, Explode

Design and Pattern in Narrative

by Jane Alison ...

"How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive." ―VultureAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive." ―VultureAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s
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We Need Your Art

Stop Messing Around and Make Something

by Amie McNee ...

From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective.In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they’re meant to do: create.Using her own experiences as a novelist and the ... Read more

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From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective.In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they’re meant to do: create.Using her own experiences as a novelist and the
... Read more
1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set

Five Books, 5,000 Prompts to Beat Writer's Block

by Bryan Cohen ...

Has writer's block crippled your creativity? Beat writer's block forever with five books jam-packed with thousands of inspiring creative writing prompts!The 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set has over 150 five-star reviews across all books and platforms. This comprehensive collection contains over 800 pages of prompts to get your creative juices flowing for over 90 percent off the cover price ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Has writer's block crippled your creativity? Beat writer's block forever with five books jam-packed with thousands of inspiring creative writing prompts!The 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set has over 150 five-star reviews across all books and platforms. This comprehensive collection contains over 800 pages of prompts to get your creative juices flowing for over 90 percent off the cover price
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Craft in the Real World

Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping

by Matthew Salesses ...

**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A significant contribution to discussions of the art of fiction and a necessary challenge to received views about whose stories are told, how they are told and for whom they are intended" (The New York Times Book Review)**The traditional writing workshop was established with white male writers in mind; what we call craft is informed by their cultural values. In this bold ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A significant contribution to discussions of the art of fiction and a necessary challenge to received views about whose stories are told, how they are told and for whom they are intended" (The New York Times Book Review)**The traditional writing workshop was established with white male writers in mind; what we call craft is informed by their cultural values. In this bold
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Lateral - Based on the Hit Podcast

Wonderful Answers to Weird Questions

by Tom Scott, David J. Bodycombe ...

The first book based on Tom Scott's hit podcast, LATERAL! Unlock a world of mind-bending brainteasers.This massive collection of lateral thinking puzzles features 100 questions with unexpected, fascinating answers. Figuring them out will require you to challenge your assumptions and find new perspectives—but whether you find the solutions or not (even Tom has been stumped!), the answer notes will ... Read more

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The first book based on Tom Scott's hit podcast, LATERAL! Unlock a world of mind-bending brainteasers.This massive collection of lateral thinking puzzles features 100 questions with unexpected, fascinating answers. Figuring them out will require you to challenge your assumptions and find new perspectives—but whether you find the solutions or not (even Tom has been stumped!), the answer notes will
... Read more
The Power of Flexing

How to Use Small Daily Experiments to Create Big Life-Changing Growth

by Susan J. Ashford ...

A leadership and learning expert shows you how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls “Flexing.”A personnel shift at your organization puts you into a leadership role you don't feel prepared for.Your boss tells you that you seem aloof and unapproachable in client meetings.You need to win the support ... Read more

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A leadership and learning expert shows you how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls “Flexing.”A personnel shift at your organization puts you into a leadership role you don't feel prepared for.Your boss tells you that you seem aloof and unapproachable in client meetings.You need to win the support
... Read more
Sketch by Sketch

A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation

by Sheila Darcey ...

Transform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Transform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and
... Read more
The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
... Read more
The Artist's Way

30th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Cameron ...

Series series Artist's Way
**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold ... Read more

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**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold
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How to Be Everything

A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up

by Emilie Wapnick ...

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a familiar question we’re all asked as kids. While seemingly harmless, the question has unintended consequences. It can make you feel like you need to choose one job, one passion, one thing to be about. Guess what? You don’t.Having a lot of different interests, projects and curiosities doesn’t make you a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none." Your ... Read more

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What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a familiar question we’re all asked as kids. While seemingly harmless, the question has unintended consequences. It can make you feel like you need to choose one job, one passion, one thing to be about. Guess what? You don’t.Having a lot of different interests, projects and curiosities doesn’t make you a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none." Your
... Read more
I'll Show Myself Out

Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

by Jessi Klein ...

An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that ... Read more

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An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that
... Read more
The Complete TurtleTrader

How 23 Novice Investors Became Overnight Millionaires

by Michael W. Covel ...

This is the true story behind Wall Street legend Richard Dennis, his disciples, the Turtles, and the trading techniques that made them millionaires.What happens when ordinary people are taught a system to make extraordinary money? Richard Dennis made a fortune on Wall Street by investing according to a few simple rules. Convinced that great trading was a skill that could be taught to anyone, he ... Read more

$15.99 USD

This is the true story behind Wall Street legend Richard Dennis, his disciples, the Turtles, and the trading techniques that made them millionaires.What happens when ordinary people are taught a system to make extraordinary money? Richard Dennis made a fortune on Wall Street by investing according to a few simple rules. Convinced that great trading was a skill that could be taught to anyone, he
... Read more
On Writing

by Eudora Welty ...

Eudora Welty was one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary figures. For as long as students have been studying her fiction as literature, writers have been looking to her to answer the profound questions of what makes a story good, a novel successful, a writer an artist. On Writing presents the answers in seven concise chapters discussing the subjects most important to the narrative craft, ... Read more

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Eudora Welty was one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary figures. For as long as students have been studying her fiction as literature, writers have been looking to her to answer the profound questions of what makes a story good, a novel successful, a writer an artist. On Writing presents the answers in seven concise chapters discussing the subjects most important to the narrative craft,
... Read more
How Will You Measure Your Life?

by James Allworth, Karen Dillon, Clayton M. Christensen ...

From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom, offering a powerful business philosophy for life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said "deeply influenced" him, is widely recognized as one of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom, offering a powerful business philosophy for life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said "deeply influenced" him, is widely recognized as one of
... Read more
Let's Move the Needle

An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change!

by Shannon Downey ...

Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch.Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful, ever-evolving social justice movement that continues to grow and diversify as more voices and mediums take part in it. In Let's Move the Needle, Shannon Downey, an outspoken voice in the craftivist ... Read more

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Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch.Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful, ever-evolving social justice movement that continues to grow and diversify as more voices and mediums take part in it. In Let's Move the Needle, Shannon Downey, an outspoken voice in the craftivist
... Read more
Ted Talks

The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

by Chris Anderson ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA must-read insider’s guide to creating unforgettable speeches and changing people's minds.**Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview; it can be more powerful than anything in written form. This “invaluable guide” (Publishers Weekly) explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you with essential ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA must-read insider’s guide to creating unforgettable speeches and changing people's minds.**Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview; it can be more powerful than anything in written form. This “invaluable guide” (Publishers Weekly) explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you with essential
... Read more
Multipliers, Revised and Updated

How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

by Liz Wiseman ...

A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better business leadership results.We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and ... Read more

$2.99 USD

A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better business leadership results.We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and
... Read more
The Art of Thinking Clearly

by Rolf Dobelli ...

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at
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Bored and Brilliant

How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self

by Manoush Zomorodi ...

" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of
... Read more

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