Human Innovation

The story of human civilization can be read most deeply in the materials we have found or created, used or abused. They have dictated how we build, eat, communicate, wage war, create art, travel, and worship. Some, such as stone, iron, and bronze, lend their names to the ages. Others, such as gold, silver, and diamond, contributed to the rise and fall of great empires.

AI may not take your job but it may change what it takes to do it. Will you shape this moment or let it shape you? Most books on AI leadership are too technical, leaving you wondering what to do Monday morning. This one focuses on practical frameworks for workplace AI you can use now. Whether...

Discover how your brain unlocks imagination, problem solving, and innovation. Have you ever wondered why brilliant ideas appear when you least expect them? Or why some people seem endlessly creative while others feel stuck? Wired for Wonder: The Neuroscience of Human Creativity and Innovation reveals the fascinating science behind imagination and shows how anyone can cultivate a more innovative mind. Drawing on the latest research in brain science, this book explores how creativity arises from the dynamic interaction of brain networks, neurotransmitters, and emotional states. You’ll learn...

'A book for the ages' – Rory Sutherland, author of Alchemy How did the world's best brands get so big? They had more than great products – they hacked the human mind. This audiobook reveals their secrets. Richard Shotton, author of The Choice Factory and The Illusion of Choice combines with...

Derek Rydall, the author behind The Abundance Project, offers an empowering and actionable guide for workers, creators, leaders, and educators to unlock their full potential and not only survive but thrive in the AI era. As AI accelerates beyond human capabilities, the real threat isn’t that...

Organizations are racing to deploy Agentic AI, yet few are ready for the risks that emerge when employees use AI without structure, standards, or oversight. The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge offers leaders a practical blueprint for building AI-ready teams that consistently produce high-quality results. Drawing on real-world knowledge and insights from interviews with more than 50 AI leaders and experts, Andreas Welsch shows how to combine human judgment with Agentic AI capabilities to reach the level of performance many organizations expect but rarely achieve. Instead of driving efficiency, teams ...

This program includes an introduction read by the author. No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. The award-winning author Melanie Mitchell, a leading computer scientist, now...

Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to a retired commander who ran training for Navy SEALs, true optimal performance goes beyond just skill. It’s all about THE ATTRIBUTES. “Diviney’s incredible book explains why some people thrive—even when things get hard...

"Innovation is an act of love—or at least it should be. Always. It is a gesture of empathy, respect, generosity, of one human being’s devotion to another,” writes Mauro Porcini at the beginning of this extraordinary book. It is in part a memoir by one of the world’s leading designers—the first chief design officer at both 3M and Pepsi. But even more, it is a manifesto for a genuine, authentic, and deeply humanistic approach to design, one that aims to create personal and social value first and financial and economic value afterward.

A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there’s a psychological force just as powerful—yet almost nobody has heard of it. It’s responsible for...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development. “Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.”—Los Angeles Times “Startling in scope and bravado...

Once, we humans could only observe evolution. Suddenly, we had conquered it. And yet, in Life as We Made It, evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro argues that - despite how amazing our new technologies are - our ability to alter the course of evolution isn’t new. What is new is that where once we shaped evolution through brute force, we can now do it as artisans. That power comes not a moment too soon. If we are going to survive in the next few centuries, we must revise the book of life. 

The long-awaited audio version of the seminal book by legendary space pioneer, Dr. Gerard K. O'Neill, credited with inspiring the likes of Jeff Bezos, Peter Diamandis, and Dylan Taylor.

This audiobook is masterfully read by the author, Mo Gawdat. One of The Sunday Times' Business Books of the Year Technology is putting our humanity at risk to an unprecedented degree. This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it. This is a...

Humanity has always pushed against the limits of what is possible, yet many readers struggle to understand how transformative inventions truly emerged. This book was created for curious general readers, students, educators, lifelong learners, and anyone fascinated by the technologies that shaped our world. Whether you know only the basics or have explored technology history before, you may still wonder how these inventions developed, what problems they solved, and how they reshaped societies across time. Readers often face two main challenges. First, most books either overwhelm with ...

The next transformation of humanity will not be driven by technology alone — it will be driven by human evolution. In a world facing rising instability, ethical decline, and growing division, H-TIPS (Human & Time Innovation Power System) introduces a bold and timely framework for redefining leadership, personal responsibility, and civilization itself. This work proposes a powerful idea: sustainable progress begins when human beings align mindset, morality, and action with the universal structure of time. Rooted in the Doctrine of Regenerative Citizenship Civilization (DRCC), H-TIPS ...

A former FBI agent shares his simple but powerful toolkit for assessing who you can trust--and who you can't. After two decades as a behavior analyst in the FBI, Robin Dreeke knows a thing or two about sizing people up. He's navigated complex situations that range from handling Russian spies to...

“An unforgettable journey through this twisted miracle of evolution we call ‘our body.’” —Spike Carlsen, author of A Walk Around the Block From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s a curious...

An exciting and accessible new view of the evolution of human and animal life on Earth. From the author of national bestseller, Your Inner Fish, this extraordinary journey of discovery spans centuries, as explorers and scientists seek to understand the origins of life's immense diversity...

A 2018 Nautilus Book Award Winner for Business and Leadership! The founder of Menlo Innovations and author of the business culture cult classic Joy, Inc offers an inspirational guide to leaders seeking joy in the challenge of leading others. Rich Sheridan's Joy, Inc. told the story of how his...