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As a technology pioneer at MIT and as the leader of three successful start-ups, Kevin Ashton experienced firsthand the all-consuming challenge of creating something new. Now, in a tour-de-force narrative twenty years in the making, Ashton leads us on a journey through humanity’s greatest...

An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy Life today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. Whether it’s a confounding work problem or a faltering relationship or an unclear medical...

“Utterly fascinating. Tim Harford shows that if you want to be creative and resilient, you need a little more disorder in your world.” —Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take “Engrossing.” —New York Times From the award-winning columnist and...

From the author of the widely praised Raising America--a compelling exploration of child genius told through the gripping stories of fifteen exceptionally gifted boys and girls, from a math wonder a century ago to young jazz and classical piano virtuosos today. A thought-provoking book for a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This fresh, uplifting book is filled with ideas for improving our organizations and our lives.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast WorkLife “With his characteristic blend of academic rigor and twinkle in...

The groundbreaking system scientifically proven to increase your performance and launch you to unprecedented levels of success. Today, in sales, business, and life, you need every advantage you can get. In Sell More with Science, David Hoffeld, the world’s leading expert on applying science to...

A fascinating follow-up to the beloved bestseller Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain--with new insights about creativity and our unique way of seeing the world around us Millions of readers have embraced art teacher Betty Edwards's Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, from art students...

Governor General's Award-winner Michael Harris explores the profound emotional and intellectual benefits of solitude, and how we may achieve it in our fast-paced world. The capacity to be alone--properly alone--is one of life's subtlest skills. Real solitude is a contented and productive state...

Getting lost and feeling found... 'I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.' - John Muir, John of the Mountains Walking is medicine for the mind. It helps us slow down and think things through. It also helps us perk...

Overcome creative block and transform everyday routines into breakthrough innovation with this inspiring psychology guide. Whether you are seeking motivation on a morning commute or solving complex problems at work, you possess a natural capacity to imagine brilliant alternatives. Discover how...

Break free from burnout and master innovative problem solving with this empowering self-help guide to mental agility. Perfect for your morning commute, this uplifting audio experience transforms abstract inspiration into actionable daily habits. If you feel trapped in a monotonous career or...

Break through creative blocks and unlock deep focus to make your artistic expression an effortless, nourishing practice. Perfect for creators facing burnout or staring down an intimidating blank canvas, this inspiring audio guide replaces rigid discipline with restorative presence. Whether you...

Da autora que transformou a vida de milhões de leitores com seu best-seller internacional Comer, rezar, amar. "O que é viver criativamente? É qualquer vida que seja mais motivada pela curiosidade do que pelo medo." Ao compartilhar histórias da própria vida, de amigos e das pessoas que...

What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it? This groundbreaking work from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code and The Little Book of Talent provides readers with tools for maximizing potential in themselves and others. Drawing on cutting-edge neurology and firsthand...

An updated edition for the classic book on escaping the drudgery of overwork and finding excellence and happiness--by doing less Overwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done—but they are never done. Looking at different forms of rest, from sleep to...

Music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion. It can persuade us to buy something, or remind us of our first date. It can lift us out of depression when nothing else can. It can get us dancing to its beat. But the power of music goes much, much further. Indeed, music occupies more areas...

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be “disabilities,” revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths. In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What All Things Dream to Be is a beautiful and original audiobook about learning to sense the hidden life inside objects, places, people, and realities. Moshe Katz begins from a simple but life-changing idea: nothing in the world is only what it is now...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Creative Parenting is a transformative audiobook for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to raise children with imagination, confidence, and inner freedom. Moshe Katz reframes parenting as a creative practice, one in which the child is not treated...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Birdview- Rising above the noise, is a guide book about rising above the noise of daily life and learning to see from a higher, clearer, and more healing perspective. Birdview gives readers a new way to interpret their lives. It helps them step out of...