One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results.Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.'Cal Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors' *New York Times***'Deep work' is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined ...

Cal Newport's clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person's talent and skill - and not necessarily their passion - that determines their career path.Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends that trying to find what drives us, instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel, is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekers.The title is a dir...

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard*****Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media or the news while your anxiety rises? Are you feeling frazzled after a long day of endless video calls?In this timely book, professor Cal Ne...

Looking to jumpstart your GPA?Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A studen...

A pulp-paced, magical detective adventure novel that contains a hidden world of magic, found family, and a pair of lead characters who are just trying to find their place in the world.An old friend reaches out to Detective Charlene 'Charley' Warlock about a missing companion. Professor Knox has a case for Ashley Kincaid to look into concerning a dead priest. As their cases and worlds collide, a new mystery rises to the surface, and the duo of Warlock and Kincaid have a rac...

THE SUNDAY TIMES’ BESTSELLER AND SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT CONSERVATION AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZEThis is a book about abandoned places: ghost towns and exclusion zones, no man’s lands and fortress islands – and what happens when nature is allowed to reclai...

Courage with Paws:A Chatty Cat’s Heartfelt Journey through Fear and Hope!In a world full of challenges, one extraordinary Siamese cat named Sir Whiskers McPurrington discovers that even the mightiest hearts can face unexpected trials. With his dazzling creativity and a heart of gold, Sir Whiskers is taken aback when he learns about his serious heart problem.Instead of giving up, this brave feline embraces the journey, choosing to confront his struggles with courage and...

This whimsical tale of a time-traveling cat who journeys through the decades with its new owner-a woman author-who explores her past felines while looking into topics of loss and self-acceptance. As the cat grapples with feelings of inadequacy, an imminent quake prompts him to warn her, leading to a deeper bond where she embraces his unique traits. The feline's creative narrative is rich in sci-fi elements and resonates with young adults and women, particularly those who appreciate compani...

‘The Bayou wants its Butcher back’Ghosts of Mildred Berry’s past stalk her dreams, dredging up memories she’d rather forget. Struggling with the return to city life and a surprise marriage, Millie finds her strongest ally is distracted, preparing for the Colfield Massacre trial.When the trial’s key witness goes missing, a bloody message makes it clear to Millie that the city of Marigot is done waiting for its vengeance against the man who betrayed ...

"The best beginner's cookbook of the year, if not the decade. In addition to being warm, funny and smart, Twelve Recipes will actually teach you to cook." — New York Times Book ReviewInternational Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award WinnerWhen his oldest son was leaving for college, Cal Peternell, the chef of San Francisco's legendary Chez Panisse, realized that, ...

The Whiteout Effect: Rescue Me! revolves around a chain of events that evolve about a rare Sierra Nevada late-winter blizzard based at the popular iconic town of South Lake Tahoe, California, as well as the personal relationships of a team of first responders’ rescue efforts. The captivating story explores bravery, dedication, and sacrifice as the characters risk their lives during an unpredictable dangerous epic storm. The main premise of The Whiteout Effect is centered on a group of firs...

The Blackout Effect: Rescue Me! is a gripping story based in a calm coastal town named Turtle Beach, Texas. This Gulf Coast tale of Mother Nature goes wrong is exciting as a California team of first responders are caught off guard during their arrival when savoring warmth and waves. Little do they know that tremors and brownouts are just the beginning of a hellish nightmare.Centered on an adventurous couple, paramedic ALEX CALLAHAN-ARMSTRONG and firefighter MIKE ARMSTRONG, who are ...