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.

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....

Discover the simple nightly ritual that can transform your energy, confidence, and performance—without pills, fads, or complicated routines. Have you noticed that after 30, your body doesn’t feel the same as it used to? Maybe your mornings start slower, your focus slips during the day, or your workouts don’t deliver the results they once did. Many men blame age, stress, or lack of time—but the truth is, you can restore your vitality with one natural, science-backed trick that takes only 5 minutes each night. The Proven Blue Salt Trick for Men Over 30 is not just another health trend...

The rules of money have changed. This is your playbook for making it in 2025. Forget outdated advice. The economy moves faster than ever, and you're either adapting—or falling behind. In Make Money in 2025, Penn Brunson delivers 78,000 words of no-fluff, real-world strategies to help you build income, boost your skills, and create new opportunities whether you're online, offline, or somewhere in between. Inside, you'll discover: 📘 15 clear, digestible chapters covering side hustles, AI tools, freelancing, passive income, and more 🎯 Exact platforms to use (KDP, Etsy, YouTube, ...

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.

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.

You don’t need another productivity app. You need a system that respects your time and turns effort into visible progress. If your day feels full but your results don’t show it, if 4 p.m. arrives with guilt because your calendar is packed, your tabs are endless, and Slack or Teams won’t stop buzzing, this book gives you a simple, repeatable productivity method for visible progress that helps you focus better and deliver results people actually notice. Unlock Deep Essential Work is a short, practical guide for professionals who need outcomes, not appearances. It’s been tested by ...

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 ...

Why does the same workout that melted fat at 30 barely work now? If you're a man over 50 fighting stubborn belly fat with strategies that used to work, you're not lazy or undisciplined. You're just using the wrong approach for your changed biology. Your hormones have shifted. Your metabolism has slowed. And that visceral fat around your midsection is actively defending itself with inflammatory chemicals that make conventional diet-and-exercise advice worthless. Here's what the fitness industry won't tell you: The belly fat you're carrying isn't passively waiting to be burned. It's secreting...

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! ...

In this extraordinary audiobook, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and best-selling author, offers women a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationships they desire and deserve. He guides you through the process of relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your partner.

Your knees hurt. Squats make it worse. But you still need strong legs to stay independent. If you're over 50 and "leg day" means three days of knee pain, this book is your way out. Most fitness advice tells you to push through squats and lunges to build strong legs. But what happens when those movements trigger grinding pain in your knees? You're stuck: you need leg strength to protect your knees, but traditional leg exercises destroy them. There's a smarter path. Stronger Knees Without Squats gives you a complete knee-friendly training system designed specifically for men over 50. No deep ...

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.

Managers don’t fail because they’re stupid. They fail because they tolerate bullshit. This book is for anyone who’s tired of excuses, low standards, and “we’re a family here” speeches while the work still isn’t done. It’s a field manual for getting adults to do the job they’re paid to do and the first book in the NO BULLSHIT series. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Inside, you’ll learn how to: Set expectations so clearly that “I didn’t know” is impossible. Follow up so people deliver — without you chasing them. Deal with underperformance fast and directly. Hold people ...

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.

Long after gaining his wings, Chloe's fiancé begins to visit her in her dreams. When he starts to show her replays of her life and sneak peeks into her future, Chloe becomes lost between worlds. Little does she know, what her fiancé has in store for her is truly a life-changing experience.... While craving real love, Chloe Scott navigates single parenthood with high ambitions to start her own private therapy practice. As she finds herself falling in love with the man of her dreams, she soon finds herself in a dilemma; three men are trying to win her heart, but only one of them truly ...

The 7-Star Freelancer is a step-by-step guide to freelance your way to freedom. It discusses in ten chapters how to succeed in the gig economy. Each chapter focuses on essential steps in the journey of becoming a freelancer and working from home comfortably. This piece of work contains information for beginners and professional remote workers. Every beginner will understand the business of freelancing and how to grow their income level in the market gradually. The book will also help many experienced freelancers scale up their reach and improve their game. The 7-Star Freelancer identifies ...

Big dreams start at home plate. This powerful collection features 28 all-time greats who didn’t just play baseball—they changed it. From historic trailblazers to modern sluggers, each chapter introduces a legendary player who showed how far focus, hustle, and determination can go. Each story includes a life lesson, best moments, fun facts, and mini bio Features male and female players across generations Perfect for ages 8–13, especially fans of Little League and MLB Great way to inspire perseverance, self-discipline, and goal-settingBaseball teaches more than sports—it teaches life....