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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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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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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

$34.99 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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Drawing on the Dominant Eye

Decoding the Way We Perceive, Create, and Learn

by Betty Edwards ...

Narrated by Tanya Eby ...

Unabridged

2 hours 29 min

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 usMillions of readers have embraced art teacher Betty Edwards's Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, from art students and teachers to established artists, corporate trainers, and more--all discovering a bold new way of ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

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 usMillions of readers have embraced art teacher Betty Edwards's Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, from art students and teachers to established artists, corporate trainers, and more--all discovering a bold new way of
... 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

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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The Secret Formula

Discover Your Greater Self—and Revolutionize Your Life

by Joseph Murphy ...

Narrated by Mitch Horowitz ...

Unabridged

4 hours 57 min

Are You Ready to Discover Who You Truly Are?Healthful self-belief is the single greatest determinant of success. But so many of us lack it. In The Secret Formula, Joseph Murphy, author of the groundbreaking classic The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, reveals the hidden key to bolstering your sense of self: realizing the infinite powers of your mind.The simple, persuasive, and epic pieces ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Are You Ready to Discover Who You Truly Are?Healthful self-belief is the single greatest determinant of success. But so many of us lack it. In The Secret Formula, Joseph Murphy, author of the groundbreaking classic The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, reveals the hidden key to bolstering your sense of self: realizing the infinite powers of your mind.The simple, persuasive, and epic pieces
... Read more
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The Power of Daily Practice

How Creative and Performing Artists (and Everyone Else) Can Finally Meet Their Goals

by Eric Maisel ...

Narrated by Daniel Henning ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

Anyone who has ever picked up a creativity or self-help guide has likely been advised to keep to a daily schedule, daily pages, or other everyday ritual. But "just do it" usually just doesn't work. Longtime creativity coach and therapist Eric Maisel has found an approach that does work: giving clients, and now listeners, a clear understanding of what makes them personally blocked or stuck and ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Anyone who has ever picked up a creativity or self-help guide has likely been advised to keep to a daily schedule, daily pages, or other everyday ritual. But "just do it" usually just doesn't work. Longtime creativity coach and therapist Eric Maisel has found an approach that does work: giving clients, and now listeners, a clear understanding of what makes them personally blocked or stuck and
... Read more
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Focar

Elimine distrações, perfeccionismo e faça mais

by Dave Farrel ...

Narrated by Kleber Lukas ...

Unabridged

55 min

Ser capaz de se concentrar é realmente importante para sua felicidade?Sim, ele é. E neste livro, explicarei mais sobre o raciocínio por trás disso. Você também aprenderá mais sobre diferentes métodos para melhorar seu foco, técnicas práticas para priorizar melhor e mais rapidamente e como evitar desvios que o impedirão de transformar seus sonhos em realidade.Além disso, o livro destaca o hábito ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ser capaz de se concentrar é realmente importante para sua felicidade?Sim, ele é. E neste livro, explicarei mais sobre o raciocínio por trás disso. Você também aprenderá mais sobre diferentes métodos para melhorar seu foco, técnicas práticas para priorizar melhor e mais rapidamente e como evitar desvios que o impedirão de transformar seus sonhos em realidade.Além disso, o livro destaca o hábito
... Read more
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The Artist in the Machine

The World of AI-Powered Creativity

by Arthur I. Miller ...

Narrated by Adam Lofbomm ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

Today's computers are composing music that sounds "more Bach than Bach," turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative—or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers?Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from "the need for ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Today's computers are composing music that sounds "more Bach than Bach," turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative—or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers?Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from "the need for
... Read more
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Web Storytelling: How to Find Ideas, Generate Word-of-Mouth and Get Profit from Your Social Media Posts

by Abstract Media ...

Narrated by John Castello ...

Series series Abstract Media Audiobooks
Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

In this audiobook, we'll address issues related to the seemingly 'out of control' spread of some online stories and videos. From Gagnam Style to the Ice Bucket Challange ... How come some stories take root and others don't?What makes a piece of content go viral?How does the winning idea come about?How does it spread?Is it a replicable phenomenon?We will analyze together the principles that push ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

In this audiobook, we'll address issues related to the seemingly 'out of control' spread of some online stories and videos. From Gagnam Style to the Ice Bucket Challange ... How come some stories take root and others don't?What makes a piece of content go viral?How does the winning idea come about?How does it spread?Is it a replicable phenomenon?We will analyze together the principles that push
... 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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Glitter & Grit

Be Greater as a Creative

by Paula Moore ...

Narrated by Paula Moore ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

Paula Moore was the first female A&R research executive in the music industry. Before she started her latest venture, she held Vice President of A&R executive roles at two major label groups Universal and Warner Music, and built the industry’s first A&R research platform, Flypaper, connecting A&R executive staff, scouts, artists, and data. Paula selected and collaborated on the Flypaper launch ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Paula Moore was the first female A&R research executive in the music industry. Before she started her latest venture, she held Vice President of A&R executive roles at two major label groups Universal and Warner Music, and built the industry’s first A&R research platform, Flypaper, connecting A&R executive staff, scouts, artists, and data. Paula selected and collaborated on the Flypaper launch
... Read more
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Creativity

The Science and Origin of Creative Ideas

by Karla Wayers ...

Narrated by Tayla Shandro ...

Unabridged

50 min

Creativity is an art. Of course, some people have been exercising this art more than others. But there are ways for everyone to do so. In this book, we will touch on some of the best ways to boost your creative skills. We will go over some creative block breakers that have worked for others, so you won’t get stuck in your thoughts.On top of all this, we will tell you more about the origins of ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Creativity is an art. Of course, some people have been exercising this art more than others. But there are ways for everyone to do so. In this book, we will touch on some of the best ways to boost your creative skills. We will go over some creative block breakers that have worked for others, so you won’t get stuck in your thoughts.On top of all this, we will tell you more about the origins of
... Read more
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The Creative Self

Beyond Individualism

by Mari Ruti, Gail M. Newman ...

Narrated by Nikki Zakocs ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

"Be the best you can be!" Practically from the moment we are born, we are taught to optimize our lives—to devote ourselves to increasing our productivity and efficiency, which, we are told, will make us happier and more successful. The imperative of constant self-improvement, however, drains us dry even as it promises to build us up.The Creative Self delves into the hegemony of neoliberal self ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

"Be the best you can be!" Practically from the moment we are born, we are taught to optimize our lives—to devote ourselves to increasing our productivity and efficiency, which, we are told, will make us happier and more successful. The imperative of constant self-improvement, however, drains us dry even as it promises to build us up.The Creative Self delves into the hegemony of neoliberal self
... Read more
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A Arte da Inovação

by Anderson Silva ...

Narrated by Brian ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

Inovar é uma habilidade exclusiva de poucos ou um processo acessível a todos? Em A Arte da Inovação, são desafiados conceitos tradicionais, mostrando que a inovação não é sobre inventar algo totalmente novo, mas sim enxergar o que já existe por perspectivas diferentes. Com uma abordagem instigante, o livro desconstrói mitos ao redor da criatividade, revelando que inovar é mais sobre constância, ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inovar é uma habilidade exclusiva de poucos ou um processo acessível a todos? Em A Arte da Inovação, são desafiados conceitos tradicionais, mostrando que a inovação não é sobre inventar algo totalmente novo, mas sim enxergar o que já existe por perspectivas diferentes. Com uma abordagem instigante, o livro desconstrói mitos ao redor da criatividade, revelando que inovar é mais sobre constância,
... Read more
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Soon

An Overdue History of Procrastination, From Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me

by Andrew Santella ...

Narrated by Roger Wayne ...

Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

“Well-researched…[Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” — Wall Street JournalA fun and erudite celebration of procrastinationAn entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

“Well-researched…[Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” — Wall Street JournalA fun and erudite celebration of procrastinationAn entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on
... 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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The Courage to Create

by Rollo May ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

"Extraordinary, wise, and hopeful... nearly poetic meditations."—Boston GlobeWhat if imagination and art are not, as many of us might think, the frosting on life but the fountainhead of human experience? What if our logic and science derive from art forms, rather than the other way around? In this trenchant volume, Rollo May helps all of us find those creative impulses that, once liberated, offer ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

"Extraordinary, wise, and hopeful... nearly poetic meditations."—Boston GlobeWhat if imagination and art are not, as many of us might think, the frosting on life but the fountainhead of human experience? What if our logic and science derive from art forms, rather than the other way around? In this trenchant volume, Rollo May helps all of us find those creative impulses that, once liberated, offer
... Read more
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The Ritual Effect

From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions

by Dr Michael Norton ...

Narrated by Dr Michael Norton ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth’s Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can “clear a little space for everyday magic” (The Guardian) in our lives.Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to keep us on track—what we come to know as habits. Over time, these routines (like brushing ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth’s Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can “clear a little space for everyday magic” (The Guardian) in our lives.Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to keep us on track—what we come to know as habits. Over time, these routines (like brushing
... Read more
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Playful

How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity

by Cas Holman ...

Narrated by Cas Holman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

**A designer, educator, and play expert calls for adults to add more fun, exploration, and imagination to their lives“Radiant and essential … this book brings a sense of transcendence. Reading it was not only inspiring; it was joyful.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, NYT bestselling author of Big Magic**We’re all born playful. But when we grow up, we learn to suppress this critical, hardwired instinct and our ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

**A designer, educator, and play expert calls for adults to add more fun, exploration, and imagination to their lives“Radiant and essential … this book brings a sense of transcendence. Reading it was not only inspiring; it was joyful.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, NYT bestselling author of Big Magic**We’re all born playful. But when we grow up, we learn to suppress this critical, hardwired instinct and our
... Read more
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Сеть и бабочка: Как поймать гениальную идею. Практическое пособие

by Оливия Фокс Кабейн ...

Narrated by Екатерина Литвинова ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

Многие считают, что революционные идеи приходят либо к гениям, либо к везунчикам. Однако сделать открытие способен каждый. Мыслительные прорывы непредсказуемы, как полет бабочки, но их можно поймать, если правильно расставить сеть. Исследования в области нейрофизиологии показали, что внезапные озарения — на самом деле предсказуемая часть сложного мыслительного процесса. Авторы книги "Сеть и ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Многие считают, что революционные идеи приходят либо к гениям, либо к везунчикам. Однако сделать открытие способен каждый. Мыслительные прорывы непредсказуемы, как полет бабочки, но их можно поймать, если правильно расставить сеть. Исследования в области нейрофизиологии показали, что внезапные озарения — на самом деле предсказуемая часть сложного мыслительного процесса. Авторы книги "Сеть и
... Read more
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Instant Wit

by The INSTANT-Series ...

Narrated by The INSTANT-Series ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

How to Be Witty and Come Up with the Right Things to Say Instantly!Surely you've encountered (or even know) that one particular individual in your life who seems to be able to pull "something witty to say" at the drop of a hat that knocks everyone's socks off - by generating the perfect responses for the perfect moment, cracking unexpected jokes making people laugh, or bantering witty one-liner ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How to Be Witty and Come Up with the Right Things to Say Instantly!Surely you've encountered (or even know) that one particular individual in your life who seems to be able to pull "something witty to say" at the drop of a hat that knocks everyone's socks off - by generating the perfect responses for the perfect moment, cracking unexpected jokes making people laugh, or bantering witty one-liner
... Read more

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