Art Techniques

You would be surprised to learn how many of the world’s most famous CEOs are psychopaths. Their power and manipulative effect lies in their ability to hide. With this book, you will delve deep into the nature of the human mind, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There’s nothing to be afraid of. You will come out on the other side stronger, sharper, and ready to take on just about any challenge that comes your way!

This audiobook has been designed to help those who want to be good speakers in public. It contains several tools and discusses various techniques to become good at public speaking. The main thing you need is to promote your belief that the art of good speaking in public can surely be cultivated through continuous efforts. For that, one must possess a strong desire and practise all the traits contained herein.

William Esper, one of the leading acting teachers of our time, explains and extends Sanford Meisner's legendary technique, offering a clear, concrete, step-by-step approach to becoming a truly creative actor.Esper worked closely with Meisner for seventeen years and has spent decades developing...

In this definitive guide to resources, aspiring artists and serious amateurs devoted to their art will find scores of time-tested strategies to help them set up and work safely from a home studio; learn where and how to acquire appropriate art materials; develop their abilities with others as well as create art alone; explore opportunities for education in a wide variety of forms; and much more.

In The Art of Meditation, learn to quiet your mind and calm your body, ease physical discomfort and strengthen your immune system, and discover new powers of concentration. Acclaimed author Dr. Daniel Goleman teaches you how to attain these benefits in four distinctly different ways. The Breath...

A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to mingling. With fresh examples, new topics, updated advice, and her trademark wit and practicality, Jeanne Martinet hands over the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation. Does the idea of going to a cocktail party make your palms...

If you feel you're "late to the party" when it comes to creating wealth through real estate investing, Think again! Now is the perfect time to realize your potential and accomplish measurable goals in just weeks, even if you're starting with limited capital. Financial Freedom has never been this...

In this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting careers in Hollywood Let the instructor who taught Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Jim...

'As an introduction to the world of shares, The Naked Trader scores highly' – Investors Chronicle Fun, practical financial lessons from an ordinary bloke who quit his day job and traded his way to over £3 million – tax-free. Robbie Burns, aka the Naked Trader, has made his fortune buying...

Do you know how to play a musical instrument? Do you like music? Learn to make music by creating home-made instruments. Follow the instructions to collect items from around your house to build drums, a kazoo, or maracas! What instrument can you make with a comb, a rubberband, and waxed paper? Do larger drums make a higher or lower sound than small drums?

What would happen if you were to allow everything to be exactly as it is? If you gave up the need for control, and instead embraced the whole of your experience in each moment that arose? In the 14 years that he studied Zen Buddhism, Adyashanti found that most seasoned meditators had used the...

The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more. Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way.

Transform your fitness journey and conquer gym intimidation with this empowering beginner's guide to martial arts. Whether commuting to a stressful job or seeking a fresh routine, stepping into combat sports shouldn't feel overwhelming. Trade fear for excitement as you master the foundational...

Fully revised with 40% new material—presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality—The Art of Mingling provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering. This program is read by the author. Does the idea of going to a party make your mouth...

If you have ever felt cheated by people after opening up to them or being lured into scams when you feel like you are already too down, you are not alone. Anyone can be manipulated and deceived, no matter their job, education, or social status. These manipulators will continue deceiving people as long as there are those who easily fall into their schemes. It's time to step up and turn the tables.

Zen meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh offers his practical teachings about how to bring love and mindful awareness into our daily experience. Kind, purposeful, and illuminating—here is an abundant treasure of traditional gathas (teachings) that unify meditation practice with the challenges we...

Struggling to truly connect in conversations or feel understood by others?The Art of Engagement: Verbal and Non-Verbal Techniques for Active Listening is a practical audiobook designed to help you transform the way you communicate and build stronger, more meaningful relationships.Active...

Do you read often—but struggle to truly remember or apply what you’ve read?In a world overflowing with information, reading is no longer just about finishing books—it’s about understanding, retaining, and using what truly matters.Mastering the Art of Reading: Techniques for Extracting...

The Times Art Book of the Year A Guardian Book of the Year The paintings of Johannes Vermeer of Delft are some of the most beautiful, even sublime, in the history of art. Yet like the life of Vermeer himself, they are mysterious and have for centuries defied explanation. Following new leads, and...