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Writing Creativity and Soul

by Sue Monk Kidd ...

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings, a book about the wellsprings of the inner life and the creative genius that lies in the unconscious: an inspiring and unforgettable guide to awakening the soul.Part memoir, part philosophical investigation, part advice to aspiring writers, Writing Creativity and Soul is a touchstone for the spirit, a work of profound ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings, a book about the wellsprings of the inner life and the creative genius that lies in the unconscious: an inspiring and unforgettable guide to awakening the soul.Part memoir, part philosophical investigation, part advice to aspiring writers, Writing Creativity and Soul is a touchstone for the spirit, a work of profound
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The Creative Act

A Way of Being

by Rick Rubin ...

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their ... Read more

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**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their
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Art Cure

The Science of How the Arts Save Lives

by Daisy Fancourt ...

Shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-FictionA groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature—are the forgotten fifth pillar of healthFrom cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children’s brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient ... Read more

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Shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-FictionA groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature—are the forgotten fifth pillar of healthFrom cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children’s brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient
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The Source

The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain

by Tara Swart, MD, PhD ...

An unrivaled, riveting look at the science behind manifestation from a famed Neuroscientist—Turn your dreams into reality and discover your most authentic self through The Law of AttractionFor far too long the ancient philosophies of visualization and manifestation have been shrouded in skepticism and suspicion. However, as esteemed neuroscientist, trained psychiatrist and senior lecturer at MIT ... Read more

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An unrivaled, riveting look at the science behind manifestation from a famed Neuroscientist—Turn your dreams into reality and discover your most authentic self through The Law of AttractionFor far too long the ancient philosophies of visualization and manifestation have been shrouded in skepticism and suspicion. However, as esteemed neuroscientist, trained psychiatrist and senior lecturer at MIT
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Revisionaries

What We Can Learn from the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Writers

by Kristopher Jansma ...

**“Aspiring novelists will be heartened.”—**Publishers WeeklyIn Revisionaries, a writing expert takes you on an engrossing tour through the discarded drafts, false starts, and abandoned projects of influential writers. In the process, he dismantles some of our most deeply held—and most suffocating—ideas about what it takes to produce great creative work. You’ll learn that:Franz Kafka lacked ... Read more

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**“Aspiring novelists will be heartened.”—**Publishers WeeklyIn Revisionaries, a writing expert takes you on an engrossing tour through the discarded drafts, false starts, and abandoned projects of influential writers. In the process, he dismantles some of our most deeply held—and most suffocating—ideas about what it takes to produce great creative work. You’ll learn that:Franz Kafka lacked
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Reading the Waves

A Memoir

by Lidia Yuknavitch ...

The frank and revealing memoir of a writer who draws from her own creativity to heal."I believe our bodies are carriers of experience," Lidia Yuknavitch writes in her provocative memoir Reading the Waves. "I mean to ask if there is a way to read my own past differently, using what I have learned from literature: how stories repeat and reverberate and release us from the tyranny of our mistakes, ... Read more

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The frank and revealing memoir of a writer who draws from her own creativity to heal."I believe our bodies are carriers of experience," Lidia Yuknavitch writes in her provocative memoir Reading the Waves. "I mean to ask if there is a way to read my own past differently, using what I have learned from literature: how stories repeat and reverberate and release us from the tyranny of our mistakes,
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Free Play

Improvisation in Life and Art

by Stephen Nachmanovitch ...

Free Play is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about why we create and what we learn when we do. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.An international bestseller and beloved classic, Free Play is an inspiring and provocative book, directed toward people in any field who want to contact, honor, and strengthen their ... Read more

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Free Play is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about why we create and what we learn when we do. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.An international bestseller and beloved classic, Free Play is an inspiring and provocative book, directed toward people in any field who want to contact, honor, and strengthen their
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The Art of Is

Improvising as a Way of Life

by Stephen Nachmanovitch ...

A MASTERFUL BOOK ABOUT BREATHING LIFE INTO ART AND ART INTO LIFE“Stephen Nachmanovitch’s The Art of Is is a philosophical meditation on living, living fully, living in the present. To the author, an improvisation is a co-creation that arises out of listening and mutual attentiveness, out of a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. It is a product of the nervous system, bigger than ... Read more

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A MASTERFUL BOOK ABOUT BREATHING LIFE INTO ART AND ART INTO LIFE“Stephen Nachmanovitch’s The Art of Is is a philosophical meditation on living, living fully, living in the present. To the author, an improvisation is a co-creation that arises out of listening and mutual attentiveness, out of a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. It is a product of the nervous system, bigger than
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The Gift

How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World

by W.Lewis Hyde ...

**“If you want to write, paint, sing, compose, act, or make films, read The Gift.” —from the Introduction by Margaret AtwoodA modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time and a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor.**Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde ... Read more

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**“If you want to write, paint, sing, compose, act, or make films, read The Gift.” —from the Introduction by Margaret AtwoodA modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time and a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor.**Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde
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The Artist's Way

30th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Cameron ...

Series series Artist's Way
**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold ... Read more

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**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold
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Vertigem

A coragem de encarar o vazio e escutar seu corpo

by Lela Brandão, Marcela Ceribelli ...

De Lela Brandão, criadora do podcast Gostosas também choram.Prefácio por Marcela Ceribelli."Há perguntas que só encontram espaço para existir na vertigem. Comecemos, então, exatamente aqui: do número zero, do desamparo, do limiar da loucura. Coragem: nós vamos cair.” – Lela BrandãoVivemos numa época em que exaustão é sinônimo de status e a conexão humana é uma raridade. Adiamos o descanso c... ... Read more

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De Lela Brandão, criadora do podcast Gostosas também choram.Prefácio por Marcela Ceribelli."Há perguntas que só encontram espaço para existir na vertigem. Comecemos, então, exatamente aqui: do número zero, do desamparo, do limiar da loucura. Coragem: nós vamos cair.” – Lela BrandãoVivemos numa época em que exaustão é sinônimo de status e a conexão humana é uma raridade. Adiamos o descanso c...
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Don't Call It Art

10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again

by Austin Kleon ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERRediscover the joy of creating – with kid-inspired insights from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist**Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first starting out. From the recent art school graduate to the retiree searching for their ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERRediscover the joy of creating – with kid-inspired insights from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist**Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first starting out. From the recent art school graduate to the retiree searching for their
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The Zen of Creativity

Cultivating Your Artistic Life

by John Daido Loori ...

For many of us, the return of Zen conjures up images of rock gardens and gently flowing waterfalls. We think of mindfulness and meditation, immersion in a state of being where meaning is found through simplicity. Zen lore has been absorbed by Western practitioners and pop culture alike, yet there is a specific area of this ancient tradition that hasn’t been fully explored in the West. Now, in The ... Read more

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For many of us, the return of Zen conjures up images of rock gardens and gently flowing waterfalls. We think of mindfulness and meditation, immersion in a state of being where meaning is found through simplicity. Zen lore has been absorbed by Western practitioners and pop culture alike, yet there is a specific area of this ancient tradition that hasn’t been fully explored in the West. Now, in The
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Become a Successful Indie Author - 3rd Edition: Work Toward Your Writing Dream

Successful Indie Author, #1

by Craig Martelle ...

Series Book 1 - Successful Indie Author
Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success.This is a motivational guide based on over four million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing your personal mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do ... Read more

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Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success.This is a motivational guide based on over four million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing your personal mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do
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Open Book

by Jessica Simpson ...

The #1 New York Times BestsellerUpdated with a new introduction and featuring never-before-seen photosIn this deeply candid memoir, Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age fifteen, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining.This was supposed to ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The #1 New York Times BestsellerUpdated with a new introduction and featuring never-before-seen photosIn this deeply candid memoir, Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age fifteen, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining.This was supposed to
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How Will You Measure Your Life?

by James Allworth, Karen Dillon, Clayton M. Christensen ...

From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom, offering a powerful business philosophy for life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said "deeply influenced" him, is widely recognized as one of ... Read more

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From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom, offering a powerful business philosophy for life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said "deeply influenced" him, is widely recognized as one of
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900 Famous Quotes

by Chris White ...

"900 Famous Quotes" is the ultimate book of famous quotes featuring timeless insights from influential figures throughout history. This extraordinary collection presents a treasure trove of wisdom, offering readers a captivating journey through the most profound and thought-provoking quotes ever spoken or written.From renowned philosophers and celebrated authors to influential leaders and ... Read more

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"900 Famous Quotes" is the ultimate book of famous quotes featuring timeless insights from influential figures throughout history. This extraordinary collection presents a treasure trove of wisdom, offering readers a captivating journey through the most profound and thought-provoking quotes ever spoken or written.From renowned philosophers and celebrated authors to influential leaders and
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Multipliers, Revised and Updated

How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

by Liz Wiseman ...

A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better business leadership results.We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and ... Read more

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A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better business leadership results.We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and
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The Book of Alchemy

A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life

by Suleika Jaouad ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of
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How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: 25th Anniversary Updated Edition

Retirement Wisdom That You Won't Get from Your Financial Advisor

by Ernie J. Zelinski ...

"To be sure, retirement books are a glutted field, but most focus on money and financial planning. They view the finish line as the last day of employment. That's where Zelinski's begins."— Jonathan Chevreau, Financial PostTHE REMARKABLE RETIREMENT BOOK THAT TEACHES YOU:* How to matter and make a big difference in your retirement* The best retirement activities for maintaining your mental and ... Read more

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"To be sure, retirement books are a glutted field, but most focus on money and financial planning. They view the finish line as the last day of employment. That's where Zelinski's begins."— Jonathan Chevreau, Financial PostTHE REMARKABLE RETIREMENT BOOK THAT TEACHES YOU:* How to matter and make a big difference in your retirement* The best retirement activities for maintaining your mental and
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Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Series Book 6 - Harper Perennial Modern Classics
“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is ... Read more

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“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is
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So You Want to Start a Podcast

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen

by Kristen Meinzer ...

An inspiring, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to podcast editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the way.Though they are the fastest-growing form of media, podcasts can actually be tricky to create—and even harder to sustain. Few know the ... Read more

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An inspiring, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to podcast editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the way.Though they are the fastest-growing form of media, podcasts can actually be tricky to create—and even harder to sustain. Few know the
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Quiet Leadership

Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work

by David Rock ...

Stop telling people what to do.Start improving how they think. In today’s workplace, where knowledge workers are paid to think, conventional leadership models are failing. The result is a crisis of disengagement and a costly gap between the way employees are managed and the way they want to be managed. This book offers a new approach to leadership development, showing you how to achieve lasting ... Read more

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Stop telling people what to do.Start improving how they think. In today’s workplace, where knowledge workers are paid to think, conventional leadership models are failing. The result is a crisis of disengagement and a costly gap between the way employees are managed and the way they want to be managed. This book offers a new approach to leadership development, showing you how to achieve lasting
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Embrace Your Weird

Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity

by Felicia Day ...

An instant New York Times bestsellerIn Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers:—Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearl ... Read more

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An instant New York Times bestsellerIn Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers:—Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearl
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