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The Eye Test

A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics

by Chris Jones ...

Narrated by Chris Jones ...

Unabridged

8 hours 37 min

In a world increasingly ruled by numbers and algorithms, award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes a compelling case for a more personal approach to analytical thinking.THE EYE TEST is a necessary course correction, a call for a more balanced, personal approach to problem-solving. Award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes the case for the human element—for what smart, practiced, devoted people ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

In a world increasingly ruled by numbers and algorithms, award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes a compelling case for a more personal approach to analytical thinking.THE EYE TEST is a necessary course correction, a call for a more balanced, personal approach to problem-solving. Award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes the case for the human element—for what smart, practiced, devoted people
... Read more
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Writing the Shadow

Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre?Are you interested in creative self-development?If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you.This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories — but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your word ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre?Are you interested in creative self-development?If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you.This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories — but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your word
... Read more
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Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

by Susan Cain ...

Narrated by Kathe Mazur ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the
... Read more
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Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again

by Johann Hari ...

Narrated by Johann Hari ...

Unabridged

10 hours 21 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back.“The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again“Read this book to save your mind.”—Susan Cain, author of Quiet**WINNER ... Read more

$27.00 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back.“The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again“Read this book to save your mind.”—Susan Cain, author of Quiet**WINNER
... Read more
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To Sell Is Human

The Surprising Truth About Moving Others

by Daniel H. Pink ...

Narrated by Daniel H. Pink ...

Unabridged

6 hours 6 min

**#1 New York Times Business Bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller#1 Washington Post bestsellerFrom the bestselling author of Drive: the insightful and pragmatic book that explores the powerful role selling plays in our lives.**According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

**#1 New York Times Business Bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller#1 Washington Post bestsellerFrom the bestselling author of Drive: the insightful and pragmatic book that explores the powerful role selling plays in our lives.**According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by
... Read more
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The Practice

Shipping Creative Work

by Seth Godin ...

Narrated by Seth Godin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on
... Read more
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Before Happiness

The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change

by Shawn Achor ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

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 eye, Shawn Achor will change your view of happiness, of reality—and of yourself.”—Susan Cain, New York Times ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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 eye, Shawn Achor will change your view of happiness, of reality—and of yourself.”—Susan Cain, New York Times
... Read more
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Creativity

The Psychology of Discovery and Invention

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

15 hours 33 min

The classic study of the creative process from the national bestselling author of FlowCreativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals what leads to these moments—be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab—so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

The classic study of the creative process from the national bestselling author of FlowCreativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals what leads to these moments—be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab—so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one
... Read more
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The Power of Different

The Link Between Disorder and Genius

by Gail Saltz, M.D. ...

Narrated by Gail Saltz, M.D. ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

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 author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries, profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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 author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries, profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed
... Read more
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Nonsense

The Power of Not Knowing

by Jamie Holmes ...

Narrated by Jamie Holmes ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathyLife today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. Whether it’s a confounding work problem or a faltering relationship or an unclear medical diagnosis, we face constant uncertainty. And we’re continually bombarded with information, much of it contradictory ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathyLife today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. Whether it’s a confounding work problem or a faltering relationship or an unclear medical diagnosis, we face constant uncertainty. And we’re continually bombarded with information, much of it contradictory
... Read more
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Tinker Dabble Doodle Try

Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind

by Srini Pillay M.D. ...

Narrated by Srini Pillay M.D. ...

Unabridged

8 hours

Harness your mind’s innate tendency to wander, stall, rest, and unfocus and become more productive—in the boardroom, living room, or classroom.Named one of Coastal Living’s Best Books for the Beach This SummerTo finish tasks and achieve goals, most people believe that more focus is the solution. We rely on to-do lists, calendar reminders, noise-blocking headphones, and sometimes medication to help ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Harness your mind’s innate tendency to wander, stall, rest, and unfocus and become more productive—in the boardroom, living room, or classroom.Named one of Coastal Living’s Best Books for the Beach This SummerTo finish tasks and achieve goals, most people believe that more focus is the solution. We rely on to-do lists, calendar reminders, noise-blocking headphones, and sometimes medication to help
... Read more
Audiobook

Genius of Innovation, The

by Walter Isaacson ...

Narrated by Walter Isaacson ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute, former chairman of CNN and former managing editor of Time, closes the Seven Days of Genius festival with a lecture on the one-in-a-million geniuses whose work has impacted every aspect of our lives today: the people who created the computer and the internet. ... Read more

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Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute, former chairman of CNN and former managing editor of Time, closes the Seven Days of Genius festival with a lecture on the one-in-a-million geniuses whose work has impacted every aspect of our lives today: the people who created the computer and the internet.
... Read more
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Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Narrated by Donald Corren ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s famous investigations of “optimal experience” have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s famous investigations of “optimal experience” have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this
... Read more
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How Spies Think

Ten Lessons in Intelligence

by David Omand ...

Narrated by David Omand ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From the former director of GCHQ, learn the methodology used by the British intelligence agencies to reach judgements, establish the right level of confidence and act decisively.Intelligence officers discern the truth. They gather information - often contradictory or incomplete - and, with it, they build the most accurate possible image of the world. With the stakes at ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.From the former director of GCHQ, learn the methodology used by the British intelligence agencies to reach judgements, establish the right level of confidence and act decisively.Intelligence officers discern the truth. They gather information - often contradictory or incomplete - and, with it, they build the most accurate possible image of the world. With the stakes at
... Read more
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The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy

by Steph Jones ...

Narrated by Collette Byrne ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

The ultimate autistic survival guide to therapy"This is the book that would've saved me nine different therapists, decades of self-analysis, thousands of pounds, twelve different doctors and untold amounts of pain, frustration and trauma - in spending a lifetime looking for the right answers in the wrong places I've become an accidental expert."In this candid, witty and insightful exploration into ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

The ultimate autistic survival guide to therapy"This is the book that would've saved me nine different therapists, decades of self-analysis, thousands of pounds, twelve different doctors and untold amounts of pain, frustration and trauma - in spending a lifetime looking for the right answers in the wrong places I've become an accidental expert."In this candid, witty and insightful exploration into
... Read more
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Genius and Curiosity

by Malcolm Gladwell, Brian Grazer ...

Narrated by Malcolm Gladwell, Brian Grazer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

Two thinkers. Two books. Two angles on genius.In Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath, the author of Blink and Outliers uncovers the hidden patterns that link history’s triumphant underdogs. And in Brian Grazer’s new A Curious Mind, the Oscar®-winning producer of films like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind explores the untold intellectual rewards of curiosity. Why does the dark horse win the race, ... Read more

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Two thinkers. Two books. Two angles on genius.In Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath, the author of Blink and Outliers uncovers the hidden patterns that link history’s triumphant underdogs. And in Brian Grazer’s new A Curious Mind, the Oscar®-winning producer of films like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind explores the untold intellectual rewards of curiosity. Why does the dark horse win the race,
... Read more
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Drawing on Courage

Risks Worth Taking and Stands Worth Making

by Ashish Goel, Stanford d.school ...

Narrated by Ashish Goel, Scott Doorley ...

Series series Stanford d.school Library
Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

A practical guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school.The everyday moments of creative work can be rife with fear and fraught with risk. Bringing ideas into reality takes courage! In Drawing on Courage, designer, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A practical guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school.The everyday moments of creative work can be rife with fear and fraught with risk. Bringing ideas into reality takes courage! In Drawing on Courage, designer,
... Read more
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Dark Psychology And Manipulation: The Ultimate Guide To Learn The Hypnosis, Dark Nlp & Mind Control Techniques To Influence Human Psychology. Learn How To Read People & Body Language

by Isabel Campbell ...

Narrated by Sasha White and Mike Wayne ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Could understanding body language help you in your career or wider life?If you want to know yourself more deeply, and if you're going to deepen your emotional intelligence to live a happy life and fulfilled, then keep readingBecome the MASTER of dark psychology and uncover the secrets of manipulation with this ultimate guide!Exploring the Dark Triad, the secrets of dark NLP, and even how you can ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Could understanding body language help you in your career or wider life?If you want to know yourself more deeply, and if you're going to deepen your emotional intelligence to live a happy life and fulfilled, then keep readingBecome the MASTER of dark psychology and uncover the secrets of manipulation with this ultimate guide!Exploring the Dark Triad, the secrets of dark NLP, and even how you can
... Read more
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Importance of Creativity and How to Improve Yours, The

by Martin K. Ettington ...

Narrated by Martin K. Ettington ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

I love creativity. Creativity has become a big part of my life. I can’t imagine life without fundamental creativity.Being creative is a way to express yourself to the world. Many consider that only the arts offer an avenue of creativity but they would be wrong.I used to be a software developer and a software development manager and can tell you that some of these most creative persons I ever met ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

I love creativity. Creativity has become a big part of my life. I can’t imagine life without fundamental creativity.Being creative is a way to express yourself to the world. Many consider that only the arts offer an avenue of creativity but they would be wrong.I used to be a software developer and a software development manager and can tell you that some of these most creative persons I ever met
... Read more
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Creativity

Tips and Tricks to Become More Creative and Intelligent

by Samirah Eaton, Jason Hendrickson, Karla Wayers, Mark Daily ...

Narrated by Carlton Smith, Alex Lancer, Doug Greene, Tayla Shandro ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

This is a combo of 4 separate titles, which relate to the following topics:Topic 1: We all have some creativity in us, but it seems like some people are better equipped to tap into that part of their brains. Some people naturally think outside the box. They come up with new ideas constantly.So, what separates these individuals with sheep who follow the general trends? Which parts of their cerebral ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a combo of 4 separate titles, which relate to the following topics:Topic 1: We all have some creativity in us, but it seems like some people are better equipped to tap into that part of their brains. Some people naturally think outside the box. They come up with new ideas constantly.So, what separates these individuals with sheep who follow the general trends? Which parts of their cerebral
... Read more
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L'Épigenèse, La Science de l'Évolution en Temps Réel

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 48 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
Unabridged

3 hours 57 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.L’Épigenèse : La Science de l’Évolution en Temps RéelEt si nos gènes n’étaient pas une fatalité ? L’épigenèse révèle que l’expression de notre ADN est influencée par notre environnement, nos choix et nos expériences. Ce livre explore comment ces mécanismes invisibles façonnent notre santé, nos comportements, et même les sociétés dans lesquelles nous ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.L’Épigenèse : La Science de l’Évolution en Temps RéelEt si nos gènes n’étaient pas une fatalité ? L’épigenèse révèle que l’expression de notre ADN est influencée par notre environnement, nos choix et nos expériences. Ce livre explore comment ces mécanismes invisibles façonnent notre santé, nos comportements, et même les sociétés dans lesquelles nous
... Read more
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How to be a How to Be a Brilliant Thinker Thinker

Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions

by Paul Sloane ...

Narrated by Tom Parks ...

Unabridged

4 hours 40 min

Do you want to have great ideas? Do you want to break out of the rut of conventional thinking? Would you like to be a genius? Would presenting brilliant ideas help in your job, career and social life?How to be a Brilliant Thinker will help you to achieve all these ideals, by helping you to think in powerful new ways. It shows you how to harness techniques in lateral thinking, analytical thinking, ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Do you want to have great ideas? Do you want to break out of the rut of conventional thinking? Would you like to be a genius? Would presenting brilliant ideas help in your job, career and social life?How to be a Brilliant Thinker will help you to achieve all these ideals, by helping you to think in powerful new ways. It shows you how to harness techniques in lateral thinking, analytical thinking,
... Read more
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Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire

A Study of Genius, Mania, and Character

by Kay Redfield Jamison ...

Narrated by Jefferson Mays ...

Unabridged

17 hours 59 min

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this magisterial study of the relationship between illness and art, the best-selling author of An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison, brings an entirely fresh understanding to the work and life of Robert Lowell (1917-1977), whose intense, complex, and personal verse left a lasting mark on the English language and changed the public discourse about private matters.In ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this magisterial study of the relationship between illness and art, the best-selling author of An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison, brings an entirely fresh understanding to the work and life of Robert Lowell (1917-1977), whose intense, complex, and personal verse left a lasting mark on the English language and changed the public discourse about private matters.In
... Read more
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Blessed Are the Weird

A Manifesto for Creatives

by Jacob Nordby ...

Narrated by Jacob Nordby ...

Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

The world wants its soul back . . .This book is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history, and how their gifts are needed during this precise era of "new renaissance" on Earth.In this book, author Jacob Nordby offers a bold new definition of success in the modern era ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The world wants its soul back . . .This book is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history, and how their gifts are needed during this precise era of "new renaissance" on Earth.In this book, author Jacob Nordby offers a bold new definition of success in the modern era
... Read more

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