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Poor Artists follows aspiring artist Quest Talukdar as she embarks on a surreal journey into the creative industry, where she must decide whether she cares more about success or staying true to herself. Featuring dialogue from anonymous interviews with real people who have all had to ask themselves the same question – including a Turner Prize winner or two, a recluse, a Venice Biennale fraudster, a communist messiah, a ghost, and a literal knight – The White Pube tell the story of art like never before.

How did a boy from small-town New York become the world’s most successful writer? How does he do it? He has always wanted to write the kind of novel that would be read and reread so many times that the binding breaks and the book literally falls apart. As he says, “I’m still working on that one.”

In Mind Management, Not Time Management, best-selling author David Kadavy shares the fruits of his decade-long deep dive into how to truly be productive in a constantly changing world. Quit your daily routine. Use the hidden patterns all around you as launchpads to skyrocket your productivity. Do in only five minutes what used to take all day. Let your “passive genius” do your best thinking when you’re not even thinking.

It’s harder today than ever before for independent filmmakers to make money with their films. From predatory film distributors ripping them off to huckster film aggregators who prey upon them, the odds are stacked against the indie filmmaker. The old distribution model for making money with your film is broken, and there needs to be a change.

In Me, Myself, and Us, Brian Little, Ph.D., one of the psychologists who helped re-shape the field, provides the first in-depth exploration of the new personality science and its provocative findings for general readers. The audiobook explores questions that are rooted in the origins of human consciousness but are as commonplace as yesterday's breakfast conversation. Are our first impressions of other people's personalities usually fallacious?

Since the dawn of civilisation, we've been asking ourselves what it means to live a good life: how should I live, what will truly make be happy, how much should I earn, how should I spend my time? In the absence of a single simple answer, what we need is a toolkit of mental models, a guide to practical living. In The Art of the Good Life, you'll find 52 intellectual shortcuts for wiser thinking and better decisions at home and at work. They may not guarantee you a good life, but they'll give you a better chance.

Opportunities to actively engage in your own transformation and that of our world are woven into the fabric of your everyday life. Learning more about the terrain of consciousness transformation can not only give you a map, but can help you become the cartographer of your own transformative journey.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, exceptional executives face unprecedented challenges. The demands of leadership have evolved, requiring a new set of skills and a mindset that embraces change. "The Adaptive Leader" is your essential guide to mastering transformative leadership in a VUCA world—where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are the new normal. Authored by renowned executive coach Ammanuel Santa Anna, this book is tailored specifically for high-performing leaders who are ready to elevate their game. Through actionable strategies, real...

Seasoned showrunner Jeffrey Melvoin shares his fascinating insider's perspective on how to call the shots and make the final decisions when choosing and writing scripts, hiring staff, casting, making the budget, and juggling schedules. Along with the managerial responsibilities that keep the show afloat, they are also the visionary for the series and the characters. Melvoin describes how to confidently communicate abstract ideas so they can become the show's reality.

In a world brimming with opportunities and fraught with uncertainties, "Calculated Courage" emerges as a beacon for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. This transformative eBook transcends conventional wisdom, delving deep into the mastery of risk and the heart of entrepreneurial bravery. The journey begins with a foundational exploration of the nature of risk in the entrepreneurial domain. From uncovering the basics to examining the delicate balance of risk versus reward, readers will navigate the intricate dynamics between systemic and idiosyncratic risks. Step into the realm of ...

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Three years after the tragic accident that claimed the life of her brother Harry, Cassidy Evans is still struggling. Determined to focus on her career as an artistic consultant in London; when Cassidy lands the commission of a lifetime she has no choice but to dive in head first. There is only one very tall, very beautiful, man-shaped problem. Her attraction to her new client Rory O’Malley is proving impossible to ignore. Cassidy finds herself falling for Rory and for once she allows herself to be carried away by the ...

The Art of How to Talk to Anyone helps you improve communication, overcome shyness, and navigate social situations confidently.

Want to conquer the stage, inspire your audience, and make your speeches unforgettable? Your journey to powerful public speaking starts now! Does the thought of speaking in front of an audience make you nervous? Have you struggled to keep your listeners engaged? Do you want to command attention and deliver impactful speeches with confidence? If so, you’re not alone. Public speaking is one of the most common fears—but with the right techniques, anyone can become a compelling speaker.

Many photographers and small business owners feel pressure to discount their products and services, especially when times are tough. After all, how else will they keep up with the low prices offered by their discounting competitors? What they don't realize is that discounting is the last thing they should be doing if they want to win big. Worth Every Penny encourages you to explore and use the boutique model, which is designed to maximize your advantages over discounting competitors.

Research has increasingly shown that nonverbal communication prowess is absolutely essential in seemingly unrelated areas of our lives (investment decisions, salary levels, etc.). However, as our society becomes more modernized and we incorporate new forms of technology into our daily interactions, we are becoming less and less capable of understanding one another as well as we should be. In The Art of Social Excellence, Henrik Fexeus combines his own expert knowledge as a mentalist with psychology studies to create a complete guide to social interaction.

Finally, we are learning that simplicity equals sanity. We’re rebelling against technology that’s too complicated, DVD players with too many menus, and software accompanied by 75-megabyte “read me” manuals. The iPod’s clean gadgetry has made simplicity hip. But sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the simplicity paradox: we want something that’s simple and easy to use, but also does all the complex things we might ever want it to do.

Written in a personable and homespun style, You, Inc. offers doses of humor and pithy knowledge to anyone who wants to thrive in the increasingly competitive business world. What veteran sales and marketing experts Harry and Christine Beckwith understand is that, to succeed in life, the most important thing you need to be able to sell is you.

Essential warm-up exercises for anyone who wants to use their voice more effectively. An accompaniment to The Voice Exercise Book, the accessible and straightforward guide to good voice production. If you're using your voice in a professional capacity - as a performer, a public speaker, a teacher, or even for long hours over the telephone - then warming up is an essential part of ensuring best practice and vocal health. In this audiobook, Jeannette Nelson provides three complete and easy-to-use voice warm-ups that she uses with actors and non-actors alike.

Discover the Art of Pricing that Converts! Introducing "Price It Right" - your comprehensive guide to mastering the psychological, strategic, and ethical facets of pricing that can transform your business outcomes. This eBook brings together the science and craft of pricing in a seamless narrative designed to empower entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers to make informed pricing decisions that boost profitability and forge enduring customer relationships. Dive into the fascinating world of "Understanding the Psychology of Pricing," where you'll learn to gauge perceived value and ...

Maxwell Perkins, meglio noto come "Max" Perkins è forse il più famoso editore di letteratura nella storia degli Stati Uniti. La sua tenacia e il suo fiuto letterario infallibile lo portarono a scoprire talenti del calibro di Ernest Hemingway, Francis Scott Fitzgerald e Thomas Wolfe, fra molti altri. Perkins rimase sempre a fianco dei suoi autori, difendendoli e motivandoli fino a riuscire nell'impresa di tirar fuori il meglio di ognuno.