Real Problems

99% of the time what we THINK is the problem is actually NOT the problem. We’ve all been there. You thought you solved a tough problem, and then it’s back again. Or you’ve worked and reworked your solution and you’re hitting dead ends. Why? We have been taught to find answers to problems, not to question the problem itself. We are still using strategies we learned in elementary school to solve complex, non-routine, difficult and potentially dangerous problems.

A darkly funny short story about one woman’s reflections on the routes she’s taken through life and the detours she’s made along the way. Doubts and guilt swirl through her mind as she rides the train to her fertility appointment. Each stop stirs up introspective thoughts on her marriage, the loss of her baby, and the lover who got away—contemplations that push her ever closer to wondering if she’s made the right decisions.

*A Best Book of the Year by NPR and Esquire* “A remarkable book.” —Steve Martin “An illuminating and stereotype-busting history of Native Americans and comedy” (The Washington Post) from Kliph Nesteroff, “the human encyclopedia of comedy” (VICE). It was one of the most reliable...

Build stronger mathematics skills by solving problems based on situations you could encounter in the real world. Real-World Applied Mathematics Workbook features 200 scenario-based multiple-choice problems designed to turn mathematical concepts into practical problem-solving exercises. Instead...

What's Killing Your Cash Flow is a practical guide to property management, cash flow protection, and rental wealth.

Stop copying solutions that do not work. Start thinking from the ground up. In a world full of quick fix advice, trendy habits, and expert routines, it is easy to feel stuck. You try the popular diet, productivity hack, or money tip everyone raves about, only to end up frustrated when it falls apart in your actual life. Why? Because most borrowed solutions are built on assumptions that were never true for you in the first place. First Principles Thinking Made Simple is a practical guide to critical thinking and problem solving built for real life, not theory. It teaches the same reasoning ...

The world's most entertaining and useless self-help guide, from the brilliant mind behind the wildly popular webcomic xkcd and the #1 New York Times bestsellers What If? and Thing Explainer For any task you might want to do, there's a right way, a wrong way, and a way so monumentally complex...

Philosophy — Psychology — Pragmatism — Biography — Spirituality — Self-Knowledge — Social Sciences Book 1: The Life That Became a Science of Mind Book 2: Habits, Consciousness, and Emotion Book 3: The Philosophy That Had to Work Book 4: The Varieties and the Legacy Before a single psychology course existed in the United States, one man single-handedly set up the country's first laboratory dedicated to studying the mind. That same man would later write one of the most widely read books on religious and mystical experience ever published — without ever belonging to a church. ...

EVER FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG AT THE WORST POSSIBLE MOMENT? You study for hours... and blank out during the test. You finally get the courage to say something... and it comes out completely wrong. You make a plan, get excited, and then something unexpected ruins everything. Welcome to Murphy's Law. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, unlucky, overwhelmed, or convinced that life keeps throwing obstacles in your way, you're not alone. The truth is: Every teen faces setbacks. Every teen makes mistakes. Every teen has awkward moments, bad days, and plans that fall apart. The ...

You are skeptical of AI. You should be. Almost everything written about artificial intelligence is aimed at investors, researchers, or companies with IT departments larger than your entire staff. It assumes budgets, resources, and risk tolerance that have nothing to do with how most small and mid-sized businesses actually operate. AI for Real Companies was written for business owners and executive teams who need straight answers—not enthusiasm. This book tackles the questions that actually matter: What can AI realistically improve inside my business?

When four teens get lost in the wilderness with no phones, no adults, and no clue how to survive, they discover something more powerful than any app: themselves. Liam Chen thought "roughing it" meant a hotel without room service. He's a gamer. An indoor kid. The kind of teenager who panics when his phone battery drops below 50%. So when his mom forces him to join the school's new Survival Club, he knows it's going to be a disaster. He has no idea how right he is. Three days into their first wilderness trip, everything goes wrong. Four mismatched teens—a gamer, an eco-warrior, an athlete, ...

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...

Welcome to the wild west of real estate investing, where title issues are more than just tumbleweeds blowing across your path to profit - they're hidden gold mines waiting to be unearthed. So, saddle up, we're about to turn these dusty challenges into shiny opportunities and ride into the sunset with bags full of real estate gold. This book will serve as your treasure map and arms you with specific knowledge, strategies, and secrets I've accumulated over my 40 years of experience in this industry. Title issues aren't just problems; they're opportunities for negotiation. They give you, the ...

Turn 7th grade math practice into an unforgettable journey through Real American History! Here is a sample hard question: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PAH_vogcJjI Tired of bland worksheets that put your student to sleep? 7th Grade Math Questions by Jaison B. delivers 100 challenging math problems wrapped in the stories, dates, and figures that built America. From the Boston Tea Party to the moon landing, every problem doubles as a mini history lesson — keeping curious learners engaged while they sharpen the skills that matter most in middle school math. Designed for advanced 7th graders...

Overcome math anxiety and master basic algebra with this gentle, educational audio guide for rusty adult learners. Whether you are commuting to work or prepping for a career shift, you can finally conquer equations and variables without the stress of a traditional classroom. Leave behind past...

"Core Skills in Cath Lab " is an indispensable resource for cardiologists, nurses, technologists, and all members of the cardiac catheterization lab team. This authoritative book provides an in-depth exploration of the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the cath lab. Structured to offer both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques, this guide covers a wide range of topics crucial for effective patient care and successful procedures. From the basics of setting up the cath lab environment and ensuring patient safety to the ...

The Good House, by Ann Leary, is funny, poignant, and terrifying. A classic New England tale that lays bare the secrets of one little town, this spirited novel will stay with you long after the story has ended. Now a major motion picture starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline! Hildy Good is a...

Understanding the Sabotaging Beliefs Behind Anxiety, Self-Sabotage, and Repeating Patterns Have you ever wondered why you keep thinking, feeling, or behaving in ways that don't make sense, even when you know better? Why do the same relationship patterns keep repeating? Why can anxiety, self-doubt, emotional reactions, procrastination, or self-sabotage persist despite your best efforts to change? The problem you see may not be the real problem. Beneath many of life's recurring struggles lie limiting or sabotaging beliefs, often operating outside our conscious awareness, that influence how we...

How are you? Are you well? Do you remember what it is like to feel good? Or maybe you never felt very good throughout your whole life. Feeling good happens for a reason. It is when all the cells of your body have what they need to function properly, and that is the reason we feel well. You will enjoy reading this book because it will answer many questions you may have about your health and the cause of disease. It will show you how to become healthy and avoid the culprits of aging. You will learn which supplements are essential, such as Vitamin D, Magnesium, Iodine, Lithium and Zinc. You ...

If you constantly second-guess yourself, overanalyze small decisions, or feel mentally drained trying to solve problems, this audiobook offers a transformative shift. Designed for busy professionals and thinkers ready to level up their logic, this powerful 10-in-1 guide gives you the clarity and structure you’ve been missing. Through modern examples, proven tools, and timeless mental models, you’ll learn how to think critically under pressure, make confident decisions, and protect yourself from manipulation, bias, and misinformation. This isn’t about learning more—it’s about thinking better.