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 does it take for an athlete to thrive under pressure — and in life? It’s not just their physical skills — it’s the mindset they build along the way. Morgan Stuart, a professional infield coach for youth softball players, knows that success is more than just your stats. It’s about how athletes handle challenges, respond to pressure, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.

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.

Ever wonder where your thoughts, that voice in your head comes from, and why you're having the thoughts you do? Is the person you see in the mirror, and who you think you are, your personality, really who you are? If you think you're that person, then what happens when your body dies? Do you have any control over what happens to you after the body dies? In this book you'll learn what the two spirit energies are that control your body, and when they enter your body. We'll answer the questions, does your body have a choice, how they operate within your body, and why I say, We Are The Real ...

Turn Claude AI Into Your Most Productive Coding Partner – Build Real Applications 10x Faster Are you tired of spending hours debugging obscure errors, writing repetitive boilerplate code, or feeling overwhelmed by modern development stacks? What if you could have an AI pair programmer who never gets tired, never judges your questions, and helps you ship production-ready code in weeks instead of months? "72 Claude Code Tips for Beginners" is your complete playbook for transforming how you build software using Claude AI – the revolutionary coding assistant that's quietly powering the next...

Claude AI in Action: Workflows, Automation, and Real-World Applications is the complete guide to mastering Claude — Anthropic’s advanced AI assistant built for writing, reasoning, document analysis, and business automation. Whether you are a student, a busy professional, or a developer building software, this book shows you how to turn Claude into a daily productivity engine and a strategic advantage. Claude is reshaping how people work — from drafting reports and summarizing legal documents to building workflow automations and coding applications. This book teaches you how to harness...

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.

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.

Unlock the Power of AI—Without the Technical Jargon Tired of AI tools that promise everything but deliver generic, unusable results? You're not alone. Most professionals struggle to get real value from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants—not because the tools don't work, but because they don't know how to communicate with them effectively. Prompt Engineering for Real Work is your practical guide to mastering AI tools for the work you actually do every day. No theoretical concepts. No complex programming. Just clear, actionable techniques that help you write better, lead smarter, ...

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.

Are you tired of getting generic, unreliable results from ChatGPT and Claude? You're not alone. Most business owners are "playing" with AI while a few are quietly rebuilding their operations around it—and pulling ahead fast. The difference isn't the technology. It's prompt engineering mastery. "Prompt Engineering That Works" is the definitive business guide for founders, managers, and operators who want measurable ROI from AI—not just clever demos. Written by Tom Anderson, a former Director of Engineering who walked away from corporate burnout to help entrepreneurs build sustainable, AI...

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.

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.

Everyone is talking about AI. But do you actually know how to use it to get real results? Featuring 40+ illustrations to simplify complex concepts.

AI ISN’T THE FUTURE — IT’S ALREADY HERE (AND IT’S YOUR MOVE) Forget the hype. This isn’t a textbook or a tech manual — it’s a real-world guide built by a real professional, for real professionals who want to stay ahead, save time, and lead with confidence. No code. No jargon. Just practical ways to thrive in the age of AI — while staying unmistakably human. Does This Sound Familiar? • Everyone’s buzzing about AI… but no one’s showing you how to actually use it in your job. • You’re eager to use it — but overwhelmed by the noise, trends, and fast-changing tools....

Ever catch yourself doing something and thinking, Why did I just do that? The Psychology of Everyday Life uncovers the hidden rules behind your choices with 100 short psychology facts you can spot in real time at work, in relationships, and online. Each fact fits on one page, with clear explanations, real world examples, and quick “try this” ideas you can feel the same day. Inside, you will: See how thinking traps, biases, and mental shortcuts quietly steer your decisions. Understand why habits stick, why motivation swings, and how to nudge both in a better direction. Learn how emotions...

Stop guessing. Start building. Master the language of the aisles. The biggest barrier in home improvement isn’t the work — it’s the communication. Learn English and Spanish — The Home Improvement Way is a practical, bilingual guide designed to help English and Spanish speakers communicate clearly and confidently in real-world settings like home improvement stores, job sites, and customer service environments. This is not a traditional language textbook. There are no grammar drills. No verb conjugations to memorize. No academic filler. Instead, this book teaches both English and ...

Take control of your own life! Learn powerful witchcraft tools for self-connection, actualization, and boundless opportunities for change. Do you want to get started with witchcraft but are afraid of making mistakes? Do you wish you could change your life through manifestation and connect more deeply with yourself? Do you want to live up to your full potential and harness the power of witchcraft? If you said YES, then brace yourself — you’re about to uncover all the answers in Practical Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Mindset, Spells and Finding Your True Inner Witch by Lex Petersil! ...

What does it really take to become a baseball legend? It is not just talent. It is discipline. Resilience. Courage under pressure. And the determination to keep showing up when quitting would be easier. Baseball Legends You Should Know introduces young readers to 28 of the most iconic players in baseball history, from trailblazers and record breakers to quiet leaders and modern superstars. Each story goes beyond statistics to reveal the character, mindset, and life lessons that shaped these athletes into legends. Designed for kids who love sports and parents who value strong role models, ...