Real Work

For decades, Adam Gopnik has been one of our most beloved writers, a brilliantly perceptive critic of art, food, France, and more. But recently, he became obsessed by a fundamental matter: How did the people he was writing about learn their outlandish skill, whether it was drawing a nude or baking a sourdough loaf? In The Real Work, Gopnik apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instructor (from the DMV), among others, trying his late-middle-age hand at things he assumed were beyond him.

What if the biggest obstacle to happiness isn't your environment, your past, or other people—but a blindness to some uncomfortable truths about yourself? In the book his fans have been waiting for, one of the internet’s most beloved therapists, Kier Gaines, sets the record straight: mantras...

The chaos of everyday business forces people into an exhausting, ineffective, seemingly never-ending cycle of work-arounds, firefighting, and Whac-a-Mole. The irritatingly urgent crowds out the lastingly important. There has to be a better way. And there is: the game-changing discipline of dynamic work design improves productivity, reduces costs, and increases efficiency, ensuring that all parts of a company can work in concert. It has been used in organizations around the world to close the gap between results promised and results delivered.

How would you like to be calmer, less distracted, more productive, and more content at your job? You might think it would take more hours in the day, a better boss, more support, less interference, a shorter commute - and the list goes on. Most of the things we think would help are either not in our control or simply not realistic. But there is one thing we can do to achieve the qualities we seek, and it can be done invisibly and often: meditation.

Under the recent advice of social distancing and “stay safe, stay at home”, the advantage in today’s workforce lies with those people who are able to do real work from home. Because, let’s face it, this will not be the only instance in our lifetime where we will encounter the need to lock down and shelter in place. In my book, I show you over 100 ways you can have a successful career working from the comfort of your own home.

Artificial intelligence is most valuable when it helps solve real problems, support meaningful work, and simplify everyday responsibilities. Artificial Intelligence for Real Tasks is a practical guide that shows listeners how to apply AI effectively in work, learning, and personal projects. Written for beginners and everyday users, this book focuses on actionable methods that help turn AI from an interesting technology into a useful productivity tool.

In a world yearning for meaning, the path to spiritual renewal may lie through the discipline and freedom that only hard work can show us. Life is hard in Attawapiskat. Outsiders see the poverty and despair, the sagging, mold-filled houses with generations packed into each one. The substance...

THE NERO BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR What does it mean for a stranger to think you’re brave? Readers called me ‘raw’ because I wrote about crying into takeaway containers and drunk texting my dead sister’s number. People wanted to believe it was fearless of me to broadcast my breakdown...

AI Prompt Engineering for Beginners Made Simple is a practical, no-code guide for anyone who wants better results from generative AI without confusing technical jargon, coding skills, or endless trial and error. If you have ever typed a prompt into an AI tool and received an answer that felt too broad, too robotic, too inaccurate, or impossible to use, this book will show you what to do differently.

One moment you're fine, and the next you've snapped, shut down, or agreed to something you didn’t want. You know you're reacting, but in the moment it feels impossible to stop. You’re not broken. Your nervous system is simply protecting you with old strategies that no longer serve you. This book will show you how to break the cycle.

Your organization's culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. People's competencies should be measured and their weaknesses shored up. People crave feedback. These may sound like basic truths of our work lives today. But actually, they're lies. As Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall show in this provocative, inspiring book, there are some big lies - distortions, faulty assumptions, wrong thinking - running through our organizational lives.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology for specialists—it has become a practical tool that can help everyday people work smarter, stay organized, and handle tasks more efficiently. AI for Practical Minds is a straightforward guide that focuses on real-world applications of AI, showing listeners how to use modern tools to improve productivity, manage information, and simplify daily workflows without requiring a technical background.

Master trauma-informed care and build resilience to turn clinical theory into confident, ethical practice. Whether commuting to a demanding shift or studying for exams, this grounding guide translates core values into concrete actions. Navigate complex systems without losing your compassion...

In his extraordinary new audiobook, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and bestselling author, presents a long overdue message that women need to hear: You aren’t crazy–you’re right! Women have changed in the last twenty-five years–they have become powerful, independent...

By summer 2008, James Tripp had been working professionally with hypnosis for 6 years. Whilst he had used what he had learned to great effect with his clients (from manual therapy to coaching and changework), it had become increasingly clear that something was amiss with the traditional trance model—instead of his clients responding to suggestion as a result of entering 'trance', they were apparently entering 'trance' as a result of being given suggestions. The cart seemed very much before the horse.

This program is read by the authors and includes an audio exclusive bonus conversation. From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAPPEN? NOW YOU CAN ACTUALLY FIND OUT. Every curious kid has a list of questions as long as their arm. Why is the sky blue? Why do volcanoes explode? Why did the dinosaurs disappear? Why does thunder boom after lightning flashes?...

In his extraordinary new audiobook, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and bestselling author, presents a long overdue message that women need to hear: You aren’t crazy–you’re right! Women have changed in the last twenty-five years–they have become powerful, independent...

Leading a real estate business can seem like a daunting task, with too few hours in the day, too many petty management issues, and problems real estate agents in large businesses don't seem to face. The E-Myth Real Estate Agent offers you a road map to create a business that's self-sucient...

Each day we deal with the challenges of ordinary life: a series of mundane experiences that could be summarized by the title of this book, Work, Sex, Money. We all hope that these aspects of our life will be a source of fulfillment and pleasure, and they often are. Yet they are also always sources of problems for which we seek practical advice and solutions.