Real Art

Jeff Goins dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.? The myth of the starving artist has dominated our culture, seeping into the minds of creative people and stifling their pursuits...

This program is read by the author. The New York Times bestselling author and a central figure in the field of meditation, Sharon Salzberg, uses ancient Buddhist wisdom to redefine love and experience it in a more profound way. You are a person worthy of love. You don’t have to do anything to...

What happened to real conversation? Why do so many couples sit together in silence while staring at their phones? Why do people increasingly feel emotionally disconnected, unheard, analyzed, criticized, and lonely even inside relationships? In The Lost Art of Real Conversation, author Steven Doornbos explores the emotional collapse of modern communication and reveals how technology, distraction, emotional fear, and constant analysis are quietly destroying genuine human connection. Through powerful observations, relatable relationship dynamics, emotional insight, and practical communication ...

What if the quote that changed your life was never said by the person you think? "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle never wrote it — Will Durant did, in 1926. "It is not the strongest of the species that survives" isn't Darwin. "Not everything that counts can be counted" isn't Einstein. And Hypatia of Alexandria — the most-quoted woman of the ancient world in defence of free thought — left behind not a single written line. This book gathers more than two hundred quotations from forty-one thinkers, from Socrates to Hannah Arendt, from...

“An excellent history of the queer world’s countless music scenes.” —Emma Alpern, Vulture “An essential book for this moment.” —Rob Sheffield The definitive history of LGBTQ music, from Stonewall to RuPaul, and its impact on culture and American life From the underground...

Read by the author. Are you overwhelmed by clutter, constant mess, and the mental load of daily responsibilities? It's time to break free from the chaos and create a home that works for you—using a fresh approach to decluttering that will simplify your space, reduce stress, and free up your...

Master evidence-based pedagogy and creative classroom management to conquer daily educator burnout and student apathy. Perfect for your morning commute, this reassuring professional development guide offers a fresh perspective on shaping young minds. Stop relying on rigid formulas and start...

A captivating biography of the eccentric author, filmmaker, and innovator, L. Frank Baum. Enchanting generations of fans, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, first published in 1900, was written by a man whose life was nearly as adventurous as his heroine Dorothy's legendary trip. Ambitious and always drawn to the unconventional, L. Frank Baum was not just the author of more than sixty books; he was at the forefront of moving picture technology and championed women's rights.

Just as "flipping" is purchasing an asset with a short holding period with the intent of selling it for a quick profit rather than holding for a long-term appreciation, "slow flipping" is the process of flipping a property as slowly as possible. This book explains the need to understand what wealth means on a personal level. It highlights that one needs to think of one's ideal day and put a cost on whatever is needed to make that day happen. And with that in mind, one's goal has to be written down to create a guideline for the slow-flipping journey.

The Art of Letting Go for Real How to Heal Emotionally, Release Anxiety, and Live in Heart–Mind Harmony Do you feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, worries, or emotional burdens? Do you replay old conversations, overthink endlessly, and carry guilt that isn’t yours? 💡 Overthinking is not simply “thinking too much.” It’s a form of emotional entanglement — a repetitive loop where the mind tries to solve feelings that were never meant to be solved through logic. When something unsettles us, the mind rushes to take charge, believing that if it analyzes deeply enough, it will find...

Hergé created only 24 Tintin books, which have been translated into more than 70 languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide. The Real Hergé: The Inspiration Behind Tintin takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books. As well as focusing on the controversies that engulfed Hergé, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him.

A brilliant historical mystery series begins: in gaslit Victorian London, writer Thomas De Quincey must become a detective to clear his own name. Thomas De Quincey, infamous for his memoir Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, is the major suspect in a series of ferocious mass murders identical...

The digital revolution has reshaped how we create, buy, and sell art and collectibles. At the forefront of this transformation is tokenization—the process of converting real-world and digital assets into blockchain-based tokens. The Art of Tokenization: Monetizing Your Art and Collectibles in the Blockchain Era is your essential guide to understanding and leveraging this groundbreaking technology. Whether you're an artist, collector, or investor, this book demystifies the complexities of tokenization and provides actionable strategies to unlock its vast potential. From creating your first...

Struggling to get the results you’re striving for? Discover a powerful mind-science fusion to smash your goals and skyrocket your lifestyle. Can’t seem to bust through plateaus? Want to level up but keep falling down? Wish you could stop the self-sabotage? Founder and CEO of Inner Matrix Systems, Joey Klein has specialized for over 20 years in helping high-achievers master the inner game of performance. Now he’s here to share his proprietary methods to help you maximize your outcomes and reap sustainable rewards.

Plunge into a world of real estate intelligence with "The Art of Due Diligence," an impeccable guide to real estate investment and risk management. This groundbreaking eBook holds the key to unveiling the importance of due diligence in the realm of real estate, providing a captivating stroll through the essentials of property investment, inspection and appraisal. As you navigate the chapters, you'll sink your teeth into the understanding of real estate markets, alongside innovative techniques for evaluating the financial aspects of a property. Property inspection basics blend seamlessly ...

Transform your everyday life into a thrilling detective story with Elementary, My Dear: The Art of Deduction – For Fun, For Profit, For Real. In this practical guide, Carmen and Harold Laski strip away the mystique of Sherlock Holmes and hand you the tools to: • Uncover hidden clues in conversations, contracts, and coffee shop messes • Apply Bayes’ head-count method to separate true signals from false alarms • Use mnemonic systems and memory-palace mapping to store and retrieve vital details • Spot red herrings, avoid rabbit holes, and shortcut complex decisions • Navigate ...

Violence doesn’t knock. It crashes in—and it doesn’t care if you’re ready. When the moment hits, you won’t “rise to the occasion.” You’ll default to your training. Or worse… freeze. Drawing from over three decades in security, bouncing, and real-world violence, this book cuts through the fantasy and delivers a brutal, street-proven system for surviving real attacks by real predators. Inside, you’ll learn: The Freeze Factor – Why your brain shuts down in sudden danger—and how to rewire it to act instantly Pre-Emptive Strikes – Spot the exact second diplomacy dies ...

A PhD is not only an intellectual undertaking. It is also a project that has to survive funding limits, timeline pressure, uneven supervision, difficult data, institutional friction, and the many small delays that reshape a thesis long before it is finished. The Art of Doing a PhD gives doctoral candidates a practical way to work through that reality. It helps you shape a feasible project, define the minimum defensible thesis, choose methods that fit the data you actually have, manage fieldwork and analysis under pressure, handle supervisor expectations with clarity, and move the ...

Finally: an evidence-based, reassuring guide to what to do about kids and screens, from video games to social media. Today's babies often make their debut on social media with the very first sonogram. They begin interacting with screens at around four months old. But is this good news or bad...

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “I like to think of Not All Diamonds and Rosé as the ultimate reunion. I know readers will be surprised, entertained, and even shocked at what’s in store." —Andy Cohen Dave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rosé is the definitive oral history of the...