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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
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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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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

Was $7.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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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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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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The Five Agreements

Your Blueprint for Limitless Personal Freedom

by Carl Pearson ...

Narrated by Charlotte Green ...

Unabridged

45 min

What if real freedom is not a place you reach but a practice you master? In The Five Agreements, mindset strategist Carl Pearson hands you a crystal-clear playbook for breaking the inner chains that hold brilliant people back.Each agreement is a practical lens that turns fear into fuel, rewrites limiting self-talk, and aligns your choices with your deepest values. You will learn how to ride the ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

What if real freedom is not a place you reach but a practice you master? In The Five Agreements, mindset strategist Carl Pearson hands you a crystal-clear playbook for breaking the inner chains that hold brilliant people back.Each agreement is a practical lens that turns fear into fuel, rewrites limiting self-talk, and aligns your choices with your deepest values. You will learn how to ride the
... Read more
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In Pursuit of Elegance

Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing

by Matthew E. May ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

What made The Sopranos finale one of the most talked about events in television history? Why is Sudoku so addictive and the iPhone so darned irresistible? What do Jackson Pollock and Lance Armstrong have in common with theoretical physicists and Buddhist monks? The answer is elegance.Matthew May explores why certain events, products, and people capture our imaginations and our loyalty. Defining ... Read more

$19.55 CAD

What made The Sopranos finale one of the most talked about events in television history? Why is Sudoku so addictive and the iPhone so darned irresistible? What do Jackson Pollock and Lance Armstrong have in common with theoretical physicists and Buddhist monks? The answer is elegance.Matthew May explores why certain events, products, and people capture our imaginations and our loyalty. Defining
... Read more
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Focar

O guia para aumentar a autodisciplina e a concentração

by Dave Farrel ...

Narrated by Kleber Lukas ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Este livro consiste em dois títulos, que são os seguintes:Livro 1: Este livro cobre uma variedade de tópicos, todos inter-relacionados e de alguma forma conectados à nossa habilidade de nos concentrar nas tarefas mais importantes que temos. Muitas pessoas sofrem por serem distraídas, indo de uma coisa para outra e nunca realizando muito. Hoje, enfrentamos esses problemas com alguns insights ... Read more

Was $7.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este livro consiste em dois títulos, que são os seguintes:Livro 1: Este livro cobre uma variedade de tópicos, todos inter-relacionados e de alguma forma conectados à nossa habilidade de nos concentrar nas tarefas mais importantes que temos. Muitas pessoas sofrem por serem distraídas, indo de uma coisa para outra e nunca realizando muito. Hoje, enfrentamos esses problemas com alguns insights
... 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

$47.99 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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Mindfulness 25th anniversary edition

by Ellen J. Langer ...

Narrated by Ellen J. Langer, Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

6 hours

In the years since it was first published, this influential book based on the highly innovative findings of social psychologist Dr. Ellen J. Langer and her team of researchers at Harvard made its mark for its unique concept of mindfulness, thoroughly adapted to contemporary life in the West. Langer’s theory has been applied to a wide number of fields, including health, business, aging, prejudice, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

In the years since it was first published, this influential book based on the highly innovative findings of social psychologist Dr. Ellen J. Langer and her team of researchers at Harvard made its mark for its unique concept of mindfulness, thoroughly adapted to contemporary life in the West. Langer’s theory has been applied to a wide number of fields, including health, business, aging, prejudice,
... Read more
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Expressions of Poetry

by Montice Harmon ...

Narrated by Montice Harmon ...

Unabridged

1 hour 4 min

Expressions of Poetry by Montice L. Harmon is a beautiful collection of semi-confessional poems that speak about the poet's trials and tribulations. The poems are a kind of motivation for depressed minds and discouraged people to rise above their problems and face the world with a positive attitude.Most of Harmon's poems are prose poems. He takes prose poems to another level with this collection. ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Expressions of Poetry by Montice L. Harmon is a beautiful collection of semi-confessional poems that speak about the poet's trials and tribulations. The poems are a kind of motivation for depressed minds and discouraged people to rise above their problems and face the world with a positive attitude.Most of Harmon's poems are prose poems. He takes prose poems to another level with this collection.
... Read more
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Creative Quest

by Questlove ...

Narrated by Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, Norm MacDonald, Questlove ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

GRAMMY NOMINEEThis unique, boundary pushing audiobook features original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, ""Suga"" Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly.Questlove - musician, bandleader, designer, producer, culinary entrepreneur, professor, and all-around cultural omnivore - ... Read more

Was $32.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

GRAMMY NOMINEEThis unique, boundary pushing audiobook features original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, ""Suga"" Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly.Questlove - musician, bandleader, designer, producer, culinary entrepreneur, professor, and all-around cultural omnivore -
... Read more
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Creativity

Dare to Increase Your Intelligence and Creative Abilities Forever

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

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

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

This is a combo of 4 separate titles, which relate to the following topics:Topic 1: The book will discuss some ways to be more creative, some ways to turn creativity into developing new projects, inspiration, and how to combine passion with creativity. These are at the heart of innovation and expanding businesses, art projects, relationships, and so many other things in life.Topic 2: Dopamine ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a combo of 4 separate titles, which relate to the following topics:Topic 1: The book will discuss some ways to be more creative, some ways to turn creativity into developing new projects, inspiration, and how to combine passion with creativity. These are at the heart of innovation and expanding businesses, art projects, relationships, and so many other things in life.Topic 2: Dopamine
... Read more

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