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Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

by Jason Schreier ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more
... Read more
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

The Definitive, 4th Edition

by Betty Edwards ...

A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come.Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are ... Read more

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A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come.Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are
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The Year of You

365 Journal Writing Prompts for Creative Self-Discovery

by Hannah Braime ...

Are you ready to go on a journey?The Year of You is an invitation to discover more about yourself, become more conscious about what you want, and create a rich and fulfilling life through one journaling prompt a day. This book provides you with 365 structured journaling prompts to explore the most important areas of your life, from identity, health, and relationships, to money, career, and the ... Read more

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Are you ready to go on a journey?The Year of You is an invitation to discover more about yourself, become more conscious about what you want, and create a rich and fulfilling life through one journaling prompt a day. This book provides you with 365 structured journaling prompts to explore the most important areas of your life, from identity, health, and relationships, to money, career, and the
... Read more
How Not To Use AI

by Abi Awomosu ...

"Turned my brain ON and my anxiety OFF."— Brand & Creative Consultant"Women, you're going to absolutely bloody love this. Men, you're going to find this uncomfortable — in a good way."— Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn"How Not to Use AI is radicalizing, and in a very good way."— Founder & CEO, Healthcare IndustryTHE BOOK SILICON VALLEY HOPED YOU WOULD NEVER READ.Everyone is telling you ... Read more

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"Turned my brain ON and my anxiety OFF."— Brand & Creative Consultant"Women, you're going to absolutely bloody love this. Men, you're going to find this uncomfortable — in a good way."— Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn"How Not to Use AI is radicalizing, and in a very good way."— Founder & CEO, Healthcare IndustryTHE BOOK SILICON VALLEY HOPED YOU WOULD NEVER READ.Everyone is telling you
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Life in Perspective

The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review

by Tiago Forte ...

A proven, powerful framework for reclaiming clarity on your life, your values, and your goals—from the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method.In our age of hyperconnectivity and information overload, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Weeks blur into months and accomplishments quickly fade into the next obligation. Important decisions get ... Read more

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A proven, powerful framework for reclaiming clarity on your life, your values, and your goals—from the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method.In our age of hyperconnectivity and information overload, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Weeks blur into months and accomplishments quickly fade into the next obligation. Important decisions get
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How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking

by Sönke Ahrens ...

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other
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創造力的修行：打開一切可能

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

by 里克．魯賓 Rick Rubin ...

Translated by 杜蘊慈 ...

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一個不會任何樂器，也不懂得使用錄音控台的人，卻能贏得八座葛萊美獎，被歐美音樂界的巨星視為「傳奇」。我不懂音樂，但我很了解自己要的是什麼。────《創造力的修行：打開一切可能》作者里克・魯賓紐約時報暢銷書排行榜第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜創意類第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜大眾心理學類第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜全分類第四名蟬聯十六週天神級音樂製作人，公開自己窮極一生累積的心法我的初衷，是要寫一本如何創造偉大藝術的書。然而它揭露了自己，<... ... Read more

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一個不會任何樂器，也不懂得使用錄音控台的人，卻能贏得八座葛萊美獎，被歐美音樂界的巨星視為「傳奇」。我不懂音樂，但我很了解自己要的是什麼。────《創造力的修行：打開一切可能》作者里克・魯賓紐約時報暢銷書排行榜第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜創意類第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜大眾心理學類第一名亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜全分類第四名蟬聯十六週天神級音樂製作人，公開自己窮極一生累積的心法我的初衷，是要寫一本如何創造偉大藝術的書。然而它揭露了自己，<...
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Mythmaking

Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir

by Maureen Murdock ...

Best-selling Heroine’s Journey author Maureen Murdock invites readers to explore their personal story within the rich tapestry of human experience by examining the craft of memoir alongside fresh writing advice and prompts.Maureen Murdock looks at thematic connections between ancient myths and contemporary memoirs to probe questions like: What is my journey? Where is home? Her background as a ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Best-selling Heroine’s Journey author Maureen Murdock invites readers to explore their personal story within the rich tapestry of human experience by examining the craft of memoir alongside fresh writing advice and prompts.Maureen Murdock looks at thematic connections between ancient myths and contemporary memoirs to probe questions like: What is my journey? Where is home? Her background as a
... Read more
How To Raise A Wild Child

The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature

by Scott D. Sampson ...

By the beloved and wildly popular host of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, here is the book every parent needs: a rousing call to connect our kids to the natural world, a practical parenting guide filled with tips and advice for nature mentoring.The average North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at screens, with mere minutes engaged in the kind of unstructured play ... Read more

$6.99 USD

By the beloved and wildly popular host of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, here is the book every parent needs: a rousing call to connect our kids to the natural world, a practical parenting guide filled with tips and advice for nature mentoring.The average North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at screens, with mere minutes engaged in the kind of unstructured play
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Sketch by Sketch

A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation

by Sheila Darcey ...

Transform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and ... Read more

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Transform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and
... Read more
Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Series Book 6 - Harper Perennial Modern Classics
“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is ... Read more

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“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is
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We Need Your Art

Stop Messing Around and Make Something

by Amie McNee ...

From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective.In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they’re meant to do: create.Using her own experiences as a novelist and the ... Read more

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From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective.In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they’re meant to do: create.Using her own experiences as a novelist and the
... Read more
Meander, Spiral, Explode

Design and Pattern in Narrative

by Jane Alison ...

"How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive." ―VultureAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive." ―VultureAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s
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Every Tool's a Hammer

Life Is What You Make It

by Adam Savage ...

**In this New York Times bestselling “imperative how-to for creativity” (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage—**star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters—shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality.Every Tool’s a Hammer is a chronicle of my life as a maker. It’s an exploration of making, but it’s also a permission slip of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**In this New York Times bestselling “imperative how-to for creativity” (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage—**star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters—shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality.Every Tool’s a Hammer is a chronicle of my life as a maker. It’s an exploration of making, but it’s also a permission slip of
... Read more
Feck Perfuction

Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life

by James Victore ...

"James Victore is a dangerous man. His ideas on optimizing your creativity, doing wow work and building a life that inspires will devastate your limits. And show you how to win. Read this book fast."—Robin Sharma, #1 bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His FerrariBegin before you're ready.Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw ... Read more

$1.99 USD

"James Victore is a dangerous man. His ideas on optimizing your creativity, doing wow work and building a life that inspires will devastate your limits. And show you how to win. Read this book fast."—Robin Sharma, #1 bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His FerrariBegin before you're ready.Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw
... Read more
BookBub Ads Expert

A Marketing Guide to Author Discovery

by David Gaughran ...

Series Book 3 - Let's Get Publishing
From the author of Let's Get Digital and Strangers to Superfans comes a guide to advertising on the world's hottest book marketing platform: BookBub Ads.Create attractive ad images to turn browsers into buyers.Optimize your targeting to attract the right readers.Manage your bids effectively to drive more sales for less money.Learn when to run your BookBub campaigns for maximum impact.Boost ... Read more

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From the author of Let's Get Digital and Strangers to Superfans comes a guide to advertising on the world's hottest book marketing platform: BookBub Ads.Create attractive ad images to turn browsers into buyers.Optimize your targeting to attract the right readers.Manage your bids effectively to drive more sales for less money.Learn when to run your BookBub campaigns for maximum impact.Boost
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Time Off

A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress

by John Fitch, Max Frenzel ...

Discover the transformative power of leisure to recapture your calm and creativity.We live in a time where busyness is often seen as a badge of honor. But are your busiest days really the ones that make you feel the most accomplished? If all of your hard work isn't working, it might be time to question the common assumption that "busy" = "productive." After reaching breaking points in their ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the transformative power of leisure to recapture your calm and creativity.We live in a time where busyness is often seen as a badge of honor. But are your busiest days really the ones that make you feel the most accomplished? If all of your hard work isn't working, it might be time to question the common assumption that "busy" = "productive." After reaching breaking points in their
... Read more
ADHD for Smart Ass Women

How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain

by Tracy Otsuka ...

An unprecedented guide for any woman with ADHD looking to celebrate her unique brilliance and to embark on a journey of self-discovery.ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders in the United States—yet a staggering 75 percent of girls and women remain undiagnosed. Due to the gender gap in medical research, which does not account for symptoms manifesting differently in women—leading to ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An unprecedented guide for any woman with ADHD looking to celebrate her unique brilliance and to embark on a journey of self-discovery.ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders in the United States—yet a staggering 75 percent of girls and women remain undiagnosed. Due to the gender gap in medical research, which does not account for symptoms manifesting differently in women—leading to
... Read more
The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
... Read more
The Book of Alchemy

A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life

by Suleika Jaouad ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of
... Read more
Word Witch

How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You

by Kate Belew ...

A practical guide to using witchcraft and the power of the written word to develop a magical creative practice.Word Witches are spellcasters of language. They are storytellers, poets, writers, and ritualists who know that writing anything is a form of channeling: spirits, ancestors, collective dreams, and their most authentic and surprising selves. Word Witch is a joyful guide and companion, ... Read more

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A practical guide to using witchcraft and the power of the written word to develop a magical creative practice.Word Witches are spellcasters of language. They are storytellers, poets, writers, and ritualists who know that writing anything is a form of channeling: spirits, ancestors, collective dreams, and their most authentic and surprising selves. Word Witch is a joyful guide and companion,
... Read more
Poe for Your Problems

Uncommon Advice from History's Least Likely Self-Help Guru

by Catherine Baab-Muguira ...

When life’s got you down and things aren’t going your way, who better to turn to than Edgar Allan Poe? Discover how to say "nevermore" to your problems in this darkly comedic and refreshing self-help guide.Of all the writers anywhere, Poe would seem to be the least likely person you'd want to turn to for advice. His life was a complete dumpster fire: he had tons of failed relationships; not many ... Read more

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When life’s got you down and things aren’t going your way, who better to turn to than Edgar Allan Poe? Discover how to say "nevermore" to your problems in this darkly comedic and refreshing self-help guide.Of all the writers anywhere, Poe would seem to be the least likely person you'd want to turn to for advice. His life was a complete dumpster fire: he had tons of failed relationships; not many
... Read more
Our Dreams Make Different Shapes: How Your Creativity can Make the World a Better Place and why the World Will Try to Stop you

by Dan Holloway ...

This book is a field kit for would-be world changersIn a world that sometimes feels as though it is crumbling right in front of us, this book is a celebration of, a call to arms to, and a field guide for outsiders. At its heart is a very simple, very stark message: creativity is our only hope of making it out of this alive. Creativity means doing things in new ways so by definition, being creative ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a field kit for would-be world changersIn a world that sometimes feels as though it is crumbling right in front of us, this book is a celebration of, a call to arms to, and a field guide for outsiders. At its heart is a very simple, very stark message: creativity is our only hope of making it out of this alive. Creativity means doing things in new ways so by definition, being creative
... Read more
Bottle of Lies

The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom

by Katherine Eban ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * New York Times Notable Book * Best Book of the Year: New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Science FridayWith a new postscript by the authorFrom an award-winning journalist, an explosive narrative investigation of the generic drug boom that reveals fraud and life-threatening dangers on a global scale—The Jungle for pharmaceuticalsMany have hailed the widespread use ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * New York Times Notable Book * Best Book of the Year: New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Science FridayWith a new postscript by the authorFrom an award-winning journalist, an explosive narrative investigation of the generic drug boom that reveals fraud and life-threatening dangers on a global scale—The Jungle for pharmaceuticalsMany have hailed the widespread use
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