**A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller"Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload**Our current definition of “productivity” is broken. It pus...

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 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestseller"Newport is making a bid to be the Marie Kondo of technology: someone with an actual plan for helping you realize the digital pursuits that do, and don't, bring value to your life."--Ezra Klein, VoxMinimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingl...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers.A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with professionals who admit to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they use and the pitfalls they avoid in dev...

A lyrical exploration of the world’s wildest, most forbiddingly remote places—and the humans who have always been there, by an award-winning and critically acclaimed writerFrom the blacksand beaches of Iceland, to river crossings deep in the Amazon jungle, to the barren beauty of Antarctica, wildernesses make up some of the world's more alluring natural landscapes. But what is a wilderness, really? It is a powerful, ancient concept, lying at the intersection of lan...

**Millions of copies sold!The bestselling modern classic that sparked a worldwide conversation about the value of concentration—and the true costs of fractured attention.“I’m handing you the answer to the overwhelm you feel, and his name is Dr. Cal Newport.” —Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast, author of New York Times bestselling The Let Them Theory**Deep Work—the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks—is on...

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 essential guide to getting ahead once you’ve gotten in—proven strategies for making the most of your college years, based on winning secrets from the country's most successful students“Highly recommended because it is full of practical tips that will help high school grads take the next step in life.”—MoneyHow can you graduate with honors, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, gain access to the best post-col...

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, ...