In an era when there are countless competing claims on one's attention, how does one find the internal focus to be creative? For master furniture craftsman Gary Rogowski, the answer is in the act of creative work itself. The discipline of working with one's hands to create unnecessarily beautiful things shapes the builder into a more complete human being. In the tradition of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Shop Class as Soulcraft, Rogowski's...

You don't have to choose between a creative life and a prosperous one. Goins believes we live in an era of unprecedented opportunity, and invites readers to drop the myths and flat-out lies that have been drilled into them. Real artists don't starve-- they thrive. And you can, too.

"Creative Writing in the Age of AI: Mastering Collaboration with ChatGPT to Craft Impactful Books" is an essential guide for writers of all levels who want to unlock the potential of artificial intelligence in their creative process. Spanning approximately 250 pages, this practical book teaches you how to effectively collaborate with ChatGPT, one of the most advanced AI tools, to generate ideas, develop plots, improve the quality of your writing,...

If managers, innovative and disruptive entrepreneurs, and opinion leadersespecially the ones in emerging economiesread only one book, this should be it. Taiwos study of the lives of the giants of Western industries and the lessons to be gained from their lives are of utmost relevance to a world suffering from the boom and burst and the cycle of growth and depression characteristic of Western economy. This book is a must-read, particularly by the budding...

As large agencies have struggled to adapt to the digital age, they have come to rely on these freelancers and specialists. Increased marketing fragmentation and brand's need for specialists means that the time has never been better for a freelancers or niche service providers to build their own small firms. All they're missing is the guidance they need to find their footing. Webb provides a comprehensive guidebook with the knowledge, strategies, and...

For the first time, the United States is in danger of losing its most crucial economic advantage--its status as the world's greatest talent magnet, argues economist Florida. Where America was once the first destination for foreign students and the last stop for scientists, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs wishing to engage in the most robust and creative economy on the planet, it has now become only one place among many where cutting-edge innovation...

"From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious...

"Two weeks before his death, Oliver Sacks outlined the contents of The River of Consciousness, the last book he would oversee. The best-selling author of On the Move, Musicophilia, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Sacks is known for his illuminating case histories about people living with neurological conditions at the far borderlands of human experience. But his grasp of science was not restricted to neuroscience or medicine; he was fascinated...