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Most tech companies get marketing wrong because they don't know how to do product marketing right. The next in the bestselling SVPG series, LOVED shows what leaders like Apple, Netflix, Microsoft, and Salesforce do well and how to apply it to transform product marketing at your company. The best products can still lose in the marketplace. Why? They are beaten by products with stronger product marketing. Good product marketing is the difference between "also-ran" products versus products that lead. And yet, product marketing is widely misunderstood. Although it includes segmenting customers, positioning your product, creating product collateral, and supporting sales teams, great product marketing achieves much more. It directs the best way to bring your product to market. It shapes what the world thinks about your product and category. It inspires others to tell your product's story. Part of the bestselling series including INSPIRED and EMPOWERED, LOVED explains the fundamentals of best-in-class product marketing for product teams, marketers, founders and any leader with a product and a vision. Sharing her personal stories as a former product and marketing leader at Microsoft and Netscape, and as an advisor to Silicon Valley startups, venture capitalist, and UC Berkeley engineering graduate school lecturer, Martina Lauchengco distills decades of lessons gleaned from working with hundreds of companies to make LOVED the definitive guide to modern product marketing. With dozens of stories from the trenches of market leaders as well as newer startups with products just beginning their journey, the book shows you: the centrality of product marketing to any product's success the key skills and actions required to do it well the four fundamentals of product marketing and how to apply them how to hire, lead, and organize product marketing how product marketers optimize crucial collaboration with other functions one-sheet frameworks, tools and agile marketing practices that help simplify and elevate product marketing LOVED is an invitation to rethink tired notions of product marketing and practice a more dynamic, customer and market-centric version that creates raving fans and helps products achieve their full market potential.

30 Golden Rules by Warren Buffett to Build Long-Term Wealth Your money disappears as fast as it comes in. You watch others chase cryptocurrency and hot stocks and you've lost money doing the same. You save, you try, but financial independence still feels out of reach. Here's the truth: fast money is a myth. Real wealth is built one way: through the right decisions, made consistently, year after year. Warren Buffett didn't become one of the wealthiest people on the planet through speculation or luck. He built a simple but powerful system. And that system works regardless of economic cycles, market panics, or where you're starting from. This audiobook distills the core of Buffett's philosophy into 30 of the most practical and time-tested principles ever put to work - the concentrated thinking of a man who turned $5,000 into a $100 billion fortune. Start applying these rules today, and you'll begin seeing the financial world differently - and putting your money to work building real, lasting wealth. Inside this audiobook, you will learn: how to invest only in what you truly understand - and avoid the costly mistakes that wipe out portfolios; how to protect your capital and sidestep the losses that destroy entire fortunes; how to use compound interest as your primary long-term wealth strategy; how to keep your emotions in check and act rationally when the market is in panic or euphoria; how to build financial independence - so your money works for you, not the other way around. These principles work regardless of the current economic climate or the size of your initial investment. Start today, and watch your relationship with money change - along with your path to lasting wealth.

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Letters to Milena gathers Franz Kafka's correspondence with Milena Jesenská, the Czech journalist and translator who first rendered his work into Czech and became the recipient of one of modern literature's most searching epistolary confessions. Written between 1920 and 1923, these letters move between tenderness, metaphysical anxiety, self-scrutiny, illness, and the impossibility of union. Their style is unmistakably Kafkaesque: lucid yet labyrinthine, intimate yet estranged, transforming ordinary emotion into a drama of language, distance, and existential dread within the broader context of European modernism. Kafka, born in Prague in 1883 to a German-speaking Jewish family, lived amid cultural, linguistic, and familial tensions that profoundly shaped his imagination. His fragile health, bureaucratic employment, conflicted relationships, and acute sense of alienation inform the letters' emotional intensity. Milena's intelligence and independence drew from him an unusually direct, though still tormented, self-revelation. This volume is essential for readers seeking the human presence behind The Trial and The Metamorphosis. It is recommended to anyone interested in modernist literature, epistolary art, and the painful eloquence of love constrained by fear, distance, and self-knowledge. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

This international bestseller, with more than 5 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations and conflict resolution—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home. Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a business executive, a salesperson, a parent , a community leader, or a spouse. As a former FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss gives you the negotiation skills to be effective in any situation: negotiating a business deal, buying (or selling) a car, negotiating a salary, acquiring a home, renegotiating rent, deliberating with your partner, or communicating with your children. Taking the power of persuasion, tactical empathy, active listening, and intuition to the next level, Never Split the Difference gives you the competitive edge in any difficult conversation or challenging situation. This book is a masterclass in influencing others, no matter the circumstances. After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a hostage negotiator brought him face-to-face with a range of criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. Reaching the pinnacle of his profession, he became the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator. Never Split the Difference distills the Voss method, revealing the skills that matter most when it comes to achieving your goals in both your professional and personal life. Step-by-step, Voss show you how to: Establish Rapport Create Trust with Tactical Empathy Gain the Permission to Persuade Shape What Is Fair Calibrate Questions Transform Conflict into Collaboration Spot Liars Create Breakthroughs by Revealing the Unknown Unknowns Never Split the Difference is your definitive source for effective business communication, defusing potential crises, winning people over, and achieving your goals at work and at home.

John Galsworthy's groundbreaking work, The Forsyte Saga - Complete Series, is a masterpiece of British literature that delves into the complexities of the British upper class in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in a fluid and descriptive style, the novel captures the essence of a changing society and explores themes of family, power, and love. Galsworthy's detailed and multi-faceted characters bring to life the tensions and conflicts within the Forsyte family, making for a riveting and thought-provoking read. The series is divided into three parts - 'The Man of Property', 'In Chancery', and 'To Let', each building upon the story of the Forsytes and their evolving relationships. The social commentary and intricate plotlines make The Forsyte Saga a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and societal change in the early 20th century. John Galsworthy's own background as a member of the upper-class gives him an intimate understanding of the world he portrays in The Forsyte Saga - Complete Series. His keen observations and astute characterizations make the novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend this series to those looking for a captivating and insightful portrayal of British society during a period of immense change. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

The Collected Works of Arthur Conan Doyle gathers the remarkable range of a writer too often reduced to his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Alongside the detective stories-models of lucid plotting, forensic observation, and late-Victorian rationalism-stand historical romances, adventure tales, science-fictional speculations, and works of supernatural and military interest. Doyle's prose is energetic, disciplined, and vividly narrative, shaped by the periodical culture of the nineteenth century and by an age fascinated with empire, science, crime, and moral courage. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), trained as a physician at Edinburgh, brought to fiction the habits of diagnosis, inference, and empirical scrutiny that animate Holmes and Dr. Watson. His medical education, travels, sporting interests, and public engagement with war, justice, and spiritualism all informed his imagination. Though he sometimes resented Holmes's overshadowing fame, Doyle's broader career reveals an author persistently drawn to heroism, ethical testing, and the encounter between modern reason and mystery. This collection is recommended to readers seeking both classic detective fiction and a fuller view of Doyle's literary achievement. It offers entertainment, historical insight, and a compelling portrait of popular literature at its most inventive. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Earl Derr Biggers' "Ultimate Collection" gathers over twenty of his most compelling mystery novels, detective tales, and short stories, prominently featuring the beloved Charlie Chan series. Biggers' literary style merges light-hearted wit with taut narrative, paving the way for the modern mystery genre. These works not only introduce readers to a captivating detective, rooted in multicultural perspectives, but also provide social commentary reflective of early 20th century America. The collection is richly illustrated, enhancing the reader's experience and inviting them to immerse themselves in the era's vibrant cultural tapestry. Biggers, an American novelist and playwright, was influenced by his Asian travels and the rise of popular detective fiction. His creation of Charlie Chan was a pioneering endeavor at a time when Asian characters were often depicted in one-dimensional roles, showcasing Biggers' commitment to a more nuanced portrayal. The socio-political dynamics of his time undeniably shaped his writing, enabling readers to appreciate the complexities of human nature alongside thrilling narrative arcs. This collection is highly recommended for fans of the mystery genre and those interested in early representations of Asian characters in literature. Biggers crafts intricate plots that will keep readers guessing until the last page. Immerse yourself in this ultimate collection and discover the timeless allure of well-crafted detective fiction. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Kanji come to life with over 250 graphically illustrated mnemonics for learning essential Japanese characters. Colorful pages are filled with horses and tigers, palaces and pulpits, kings and lunatics, samurai and wizards. A world of soldiers, swords, spies, demons, fire, smoke, gushing blood, and dragons with claws and fangs. While the format looks and feels more like a colorful story book than a textbook, KanjiPictoGraphix Dragon Book taps powerful learning methods derived from Rowley’s career as an educational therapist and professor of information design. The book begins with an ‘Elements’ chart of the building blocks of Japanese written language. Pages are organized into clusters of characters with common elements and meanings. The result is a semantic, meaningful narrative that makes learning the complex written forms easy to understand and remember. The hundreds of visual mnemonics draw upon a combination of visuals with genuine etymological roots along with contemporary visual interpretations to help you learn to read Japanese kanji quickly and joyfully. Kanji are over 2,000 years old, so you will see some non-PC imagery that reflects ancient ideas about religion, women, men, children, animals, and old people. Rather than whitewash this, the book illustrates the meanings and ideas of an ancient, beautiful, and, at times, provocative language. He is the author of KanjiPictoGraphix for iPhone and iPad. His Twitter feed @KanjPicto distills and dissects the meanings of Japanese kanji vocabulary words. Early in his career Michael worked as an educational therapist at the Dannen School at La Cañada, taught English at Chaminade University Tokyo, digital imaging at The American Film Institute in Hollywood, and information design at Art Center Pasadena.

The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll encompasses the entirety of his remarkable literary contributions, showcasing a unique blend of whimsical prose and captivating poetry. This collection includes his renowned works, such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, celebrated for their innovative narrative style, playful language, and rich illustrations that enhance the reader's experience. The inclusion of Carroll's lesser-known writings and the original illustrations add depth to the literary context of the Victorian era, illuminating his ability to challenge conventional storytelling and engage with both child and adult audiences alike. Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a mathematician, logician, and photographer, whose diverse intellectual interests undoubtedly informed his literary creativity. Growing up in an environment deeply steeped in literature and mathematics, Carroll's writings often intersected with his academic pursuits, leading to an intricate exploration of logic and imagination. His fascination with childhood and the complexities of the human mind is vividly encapsulated in his narratives, underlining a deep-seated empathy for the innocence and curiosity of youth. This comprehensive anthology is a must-read for enthusiasts of literary history and fantasy alike. Carroll's works have influenced generations of writers and artists, and this edition not only showcases his imaginative brilliance but also invites readers to reflect on the complexities of identity and language. Whether you are revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll promises to enchant and provoke thought in equal measure. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Illustrated Edition: This special edition includes 20 stunning illustrations, bringing the thrilling adventures within to vivid life. Comprehensive Content: In addition to the traditional story, this edition provides readers with a thorough grasp of the literary and historical background of the work by including a comprehensive synopsis, an extensive character list, and a rich biography of the author, H. Rider Haggard. Dive into the heart of darkness and discovery with H. Rider Haggard's timeless masterpiece, "She: A History of Adventure", now available in an exclusive illustrated edition. Journey alongside Horace Holly and Leo Vincey as they embark on a perilous quest that leads them to the mysterious African interior, where they encounter the immortal Ayesha, the all-powerful and enigmatic queen known as She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed. This edition, enriched with 20 captivating illustrations, breathes new life into Haggard's legendary tale of love, power, and immortality, making it an unforgettable visual and literary experience. Beyond the enthralling narrative, this edition offers a comprehensive summary that distills the essence of the adventure, a detailed list of characters to enhance your understanding and connection with the story, and a meticulously crafted biography of H. Rider Haggard, providing insights into the man behind this enduring classic. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering Haggard's work for the first time, this illustrated edition of "She" is a treasure trove of adventure, mystery, and ancient wonders, inviting you on a journey not just through the dark heart of Africa but into the depths of the human spirit. Explore the lost city of Kôr, unravel the secrets of immortality, and witness the power of love that transcends time itself. Embark on this journey with "She: A History of Adventure" and let your imagination soar to new heights.

Most Texas families default to the SAT without ever asking if it's the right test. For many students, the ACT is the smarter choice: more predictable, available in a dependable paper format, and built around three separate section scores that students can Superscore across multiple test dates. Every college that accepts the SAT also accepts the ACT. And for homeschoolers and students from unaccredited schools, one strong ACT score can unlock automatic admission to Texas public universities. Maximizing the ACT is the guide author Mark Spencer Palmer wishes his family had when they started the prep process. Palmer, a Rice University graduate, earned a 36 ACT Superscore across multiple test dates, and his son scored a 35. Along the way, he learned what actually improves an ACT score and what doesn't. This book distills that experience into a practical, Texas-specific playbook for parents and students. Inside, you'll learn:Why the ACT beats the SAT for many students, and where the PSAT and CLT fit in What's actually on the ACT and how scoring really works The specific scores that open real scholarship money, in Texas and out of state How Texas automatic admission really works and what score actually matters Which prep materials are worth buying and which to skip Which optional sections most students should skip Common registration mistakes that waste families' time and money A week-before and test-day walkthrough, start to finish How to build a personal testing plan, including a month-by-month calendar for choosing test dates The book closes with section-by-section appendices covering the highest-value tips for ACT English, Math, and Reading. Your student doesn't need one perfect test day to get a competitive score. Real progress comes section by section, with a plan built around their individual needs instead of generic advice. This book shows you exactly how.

Everything you need to know to create an intentional community from scratch An intentional community is a group of people who have chosen to live or work together in pursuit of a common ideal or vision. An ecovillage is a village-scale intentional community that intends to create, ecological, social, economic, and spiritual sustainability over several generations. The 90s saw a revitalized surge of interest in intentional communities and ecovillages in North America: the number of intentional communities listed in the Communities Directory increased 60 percent between 1990 and 1995. But only 10 percent of the actual number of forming-community groups actually succeeded. Ninety percent failed, often in conflict and heartbreak. After visiting and interviewing founders of dozens of successful and failed communities, along with her own forming-community experiences, the author concluded that "the successful 10 percent" had all done the same five or six things right, and "the unsuccessful 90 percent" had made the same handful of mistakes. Recognizing that a wealth of wisdom were contained in these experiences, she set out to distill and capture them in one place. Creating a Life Together is the only resource available that provides step-by-step, practical "how-to" information on how to launch and sustain a successful ecovillage or intentional community. Through anecdotes, stories, and cautionary tales about real communities, and by profiling seven successful communities in depth, the book examines "the successful 10 percent" and why 90 percent fail; the role of community founders; getting a group off to a good start; vision and vision documents; decision-making and governance; agreements; legal options; finding, financing, and developing land; structuring a community economy; selecting new members; and communication, process, and dealing well with conflict. Sample vision documents, community agreements, and visioning exercises are included, along with abundant resources for learning more.

In a trenchant work of nonfiction, the #1 New York Times bestselling author identifies a series of self-inflicted wounds on our body politic that have led to the current moment, and shows us how we can undo the harm "A modern-day Tocqueville, Richard North Patterson marshals an immense amount of research to show, incisively and readably, why we are now in danger of losing our democracy--and how we can recover from our current malaise." --Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend In a trenchant work of nonfiction, the New York Times bestselling author identifies a series of self-inflicted wounds and destabilizing societal trends that have led America to the precipice of autocracy, and lays out a program or reversing the harm. From politicized Supreme Court decisions to wrong-headed policy initiatives and toxic political maneuvers, Richard North Patterson--whose novel on presidential politics, Protect and Defend, was a #1 New York Times bestseller--combines fifteen fateful moments in the past quarter-century with an immersive narrative of the underlying economic, cultural, and political developments that made these tripwires so profoundly consequential. Starting with the Supreme Court intervention that awarded George W. Bush the presidency, Patterson examines the often under-appreciated turning points that helped undermine our polity, from the accidental accession of John Roberts as Chief Justice and the ruin wreaked by America's subprime mortgages, to Donald Trump's demand to see Barack Obama's birth certificate, Marco Rubio's sabotage of his own immigration reform bill, and Mitch McConnell's refusal to convict Trump for his attempted coup--culimating in the ultimate betrayal of our constitutional democracy: the Roberts Court's invitation to unbounded presidential power. Patterson's near-encyclopedic knowledge of recent U.S. history along with his political acumen and training as a trial lawyer allow him to distill cause and effect in a deeply synthetic way, building to a comprehensive account of the perverse compound of ignorance, corruption, racism, religiosity, plutocracy, and authoritarianism wrought by Trump's return to power. He concludes with a detailed program for establishing a truly equitable and democratic society, offering hope for America's future.

First published in 1921, Chess Fundamentals by José Raúl Capablanca remains one of the most enduring and authoritative introductions to chess ever written. Its author was no ordinary teacher - Capablanca was World Chess Champion from 1921 to 1927, widely regarded as one of the greatest natural talents the game has ever produced, and a player whose crystal-clear positional style made him the ideal guide for students at every level. Written at the height of his powers, this book distills a lifetime of competitive genius into a systematic, accessible course that has introduced generations of players to the deeper logic of chess. Chess Fundamentals begins where every serious chess education must begin - with the endgame. Capablanca's decision to open with endings rather than openings was deliberate and revolutionary, reflecting his conviction that understanding how to win a won position is the foundation upon which all other chess knowledge must be built. From the simplest king and pawn endings through rook endgames and basic mating patterns, Capablanca guides the reader with elegant economy, never overwhelming with variations but always illuminating the underlying principles. This logical, inside-out approach to chess instruction set a standard that teachers and authors have followed ever since. The middle section of the book moves naturally into the middlegame, where Capablanca addresses the principles of piece activity, pawn structure, the center, and the coordination of forces with the same clarity and precision that characterized his play over the board. His illustrative games and positions are drawn from his own tournament practice, giving the reader not only instruction but an intimate window into the thinking of one of history's supreme players. The explanations are never patronizing and never needlessly complex - a balance that is far harder to achieve than it appears, and that marks this work as a product of genuine pedagogical mastery. More than a century after its first publication, Chess Fundamentals has lost none of its authority or relevance. The principles Capablanca articulates - economy of force, the importance of the endgame, the primacy of sound positional understanding over tactical tricks - are as valid today as they were in 1921, and no amount of computer-assisted opening theory has rendered them obsolete. Whether you are a complete beginner seeking a rigorous foundation or an experienced club player looking to return to first principles, this book belongs on your shelf. It is not merely a classic of chess literature - it is the book that taught the world how to think about chess.

“Salt; Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook” (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called “the next Julia Child.” Transform how you prep, cook, and think about food with this visionary master class in cooking by Samin Nosrat that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements—from the woman declared “America’s next great cooking teacher” by Alice Waters. Featuring more than 100 recipes from Samin and more than 150 illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Wendy MacNaughton! More than 1 million copies sold! Winner of the James Beard Award and IACP Cookbook Award! Perennial New York Times bestseller! Inspiration for the popular Netflix series! In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything comes Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, an ambitious new approach to cooking. Chef and writer Samin Nosrat has taught everyone from professional chefs to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her revolutionary, yet simple, philosophy. Master the use of just four elements— Salt ; which enhances flavor; Fat , which delivers flavor and generates texture; Acid , which balances flavor; and Heat , which ultimately determines the texture of food—and anything you cook will be delicious. By explaining the hows and whys of good cooking, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will teach and inspire a new generation of cooks how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen and cook delicious meals with any ingredients, anywhere, at any time. Echoing Samin’s own journey from culinary novice to award-winning chef, Salt, Fat Acid, Heat immediately bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens. With charming narrative, illustrated walkthroughs, and a lighthearted approach to kitchen science, Samin demystifies the four elements of good cooking for everyone. Refer to the canon of 100 essential recipes—and dozens of variations—to put the lessons into practice and make bright, balanced vinaigrettes, perfectly caramelized roast vegetables, tender braised meats, and light, flaky pastry doughs. Destined to be a classic, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat just might be the last cookbook you’ll ever need. With a foreword by Michael Pollan.

* Instant Wall Street Journal bestseller * Translated into 18 languages * #1 Most Recommended Book of the year (Bloomberg annual survey of CEOs and entrepreneurs) * An Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, Inc., Newsweek, Strategy + Business, Tech Crunch, Washington Post Best Business Book of the year * Recommended by Bill Gates, Daniel Kahneman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Sid Mukherjee, Tim Ferriss Why do good teams kill great ideas? Loonshots reveals a surprising new way of thinking about the mysteries of group behavior that challenges everything we thought we knew about nurturing radical breakthroughs. Safi Bahcall, a physicist and entrepreneur, shows why teams, companies, or any group with a mission will suddenly change from embracing new ideas to rejecting them, just as flowing water will suddenly change into brittle ice. Mountains of print have been written about culture. Loonshots identifies the small shifts in structure that control this transition, the same way that temperature controls the change from water to ice. Using examples that range from the spread of fires in forests to the hunt for terrorists online, and stories of thieves and geniuses and kings, Bahcall shows how a new kind of science can help us become the initiators, rather than the victims, of innovative surprise. Over the past decade, researchers have been applying the tools and techniques of this new science-the science of phase transitions-to understand how birds flock, fish swim, brains work, people vote, diseases erupt, and ecosystems collapse. Loonshots is the first to apply this science to the spread of breakthrough ideas. Bahcall distills these insights into practical lessons creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries can use to change our world. Along the way, readers will learn how chickens saved millions of lives, what James Bond and Lipitor have in common, what the movie The Imitation Game got wrong about World War II, and what really killed Pan Am, Polaroid, and the Qing Dynasty. "If The Da Vinci Code and Freakonomics had a child together, it would be called Loonshots." -Senator Bob Kerrey

WINNER OF 'THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION' AT THE 2024 THE ART OF PIANO EDUCATION AWARDS WINNER OF 'OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATION PRINT RESOURCE' AT THE 2025 MUSIC & DRAMA EDUCATION AWARDS Do you believe that some people can sight-read and others just can't? In How to sight-read , Paul Harris dispels this and other common misconceptions about sight-reading, presenting instead the idea of sight-reading as a technique that can be developed and learned by anyone. He breaks down the fascinating science behind sight-reading as well as providing practical advice and exercises that can be incorporated into both lessons and practice. The engaging activities in the book are supported by a unique accompanying web app enabling readers to improve key areas of sight-reading technique including rhythm, pattern recognition, and brain processing speed. Written to help students, parents and teachers alike, How to sight-read challenges existing perspectives on sight-reading and presents an innovative new approach to teaching and learning this vital musical skill. 'This book has elevated sight-reading practice to the next level, using a fresh, fun approach that blends solid vision, science principles, and 21st-century technology.' Debra Grant BSc (Hons) MCOptom 'Paul Harris has offered the concept that sight-reading is simply a technique that can be easily learnt by us all... This is a mustread for music students and teachers.' John Hutchins, Director Junior Academy and LRAM, Royal Academy of Music "Harris has the wonderful skill of being able to distill complex information and present it with simple (but not simplistic) clarity, making accessible a deeper understanding of the topics he addresses. "...packed full of sensible down-to-earth advice, underpinned with experience of teaching at grass roots level.

Examining the Gap Between Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence. Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller (RET) distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. Section One: The Matrix. Introduces the myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial artists have about what they will ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then compared with the complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity is one of the recurring themes throughout this work. Section Two: How To Think. Examines how to think critically about violence, how to evaluate sources of knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy and tactics. Sections Three and Four: Violence and Predators. Focuses on the dynamics of violence itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on hundreds of encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals Sgt. Miller explains the types of violence; how, where, when and why it develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think, and even the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness in a fight. Section Five: Training. Centers on training for violence, and adapting your present training methods to that reality. It discusses the pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts training and gives a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a military training method. Section Six: Making Physical Defense Work. Is all about how to make self-defense work. Miller examines how to look at defense in a broader context, and how to overcome some of your own subconscious resistance to meeting violence with violence. Section 7: Aftermath. Deals with the aftermath—the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a student/survivor. You may even learn a bit about enlightenment. This book will change your perception of the world, martial arts and violence.

First published in 1930, Bertrand Russell's The Conquest of Happiness is one of the twentieth century's most enduring guides to living well. Written by one of the world's greatest philosophers, this classic work distills Russell's deep intellect and sharp wit into a set of reflections that remain strikingly relevant today. Russell believed that happiness was not a matter of luck, wealth, or circumstance, but something that could be cultivated through clear thinking, honest self-examination, and the deliberate pursuit of life's genuine pleasures. In this book he explores the common causes of unhappiness-worry, boredom, envy, fear-and shows how to overcome them. He then turns to the sources of joy: meaningful work, affection, curiosity, and the quiet satisfaction of a balanced mind. Unlike abstract philosophical treatises, The Conquest of Happiness is direct, practical, and personal. Russell draws not only on philosophy but also on psychology, social observation, and his own experiences to offer guidance that is both compassionate and unsentimental. He urges readers to strip away unnecessary anxieties, resist destructive habits of thought, and discover a freer, more confident approach to life. For nearly a century, readers have turned to Russell's words for wisdom and reassurance. His insights anticipate the themes of modern self-help and positive psychology, yet carry the authority of a Nobel Prize-winning thinker who lived through the upheavals of two world wars. This edition invites new generations to rediscover a book that speaks with clarity and humanity about the universal quest for happiness. The Conquest of Happiness remains as timely as ever: a call to live with purpose, to seek joy without illusion, and to conquer despair with reason and hope.

John Jameson Irish Whiskey Schmecke den Spitzenreiter aus Irland! Haromischer Genuss für zu Hause! Der Jameson Irish Whiskey ist ein Blended Whiskey aus Irland, der zu den weltweiten Spitzenreitern gehört. Wer sich den irischen Blend der klassischen, rundum zufriedenstellenden Art gönnt, kommt in weichen, harmonischen Genuss. Der goldene Top Seller überzeugt sowohl pur getrunken zum Entspannen als auch in diversen Longdrinks und Cocktails. Verkostung: Der Jameson Irish Whiskey könnte geschmeidiger und gefälliger kaum sein. Er offenbart im sanften, feingliedrigen Aroma neben der charmanten Vanillesüße noch einen fruchtigen Beiklang von Sherry. Im stimmigen, von Milde geprägten Geschmack darf man sich auf Trockenobst, Sherrynoten und ein reiches, weiches Mundgefühl freuen. Der Irish Whiskey von Jameson gibt sich harmonisch statt komplex und lädt dazu ein, den Alltagsstress für eine Weile hinter sich zu lassen. Jedes Detail des Trinkerlebnisses stimmt, bis zum Finish hin. Dieses präsentiert sich einerseits sanft mit Butterscotch und andererseits pikant bis kräftig mit etwas Pfeffrigem. Der hochwertige irische Whiskey wurde deshalb bei einer Verkostung durch die Blogger von "Rum Howler" mit rund 80 Punkten bewertet. 2008 gab es für den Verkaufshit Doppelgold bei der "San Francisco World Spirits Competition". Die Experten des Magazins "Wine Enthusiast" vergaben im Jahre 2011 stolze 91 Punkte an den allseits beliebten Whiskey. Das "Beverage Testing Institute" beehrte ihn mit 87 Punkten. Herkunft: Irland ist die Heimat des Jameson Irish Whiskey. Das Land ist bereits seit Jahrhunderten untrennbar mit der Whiskeyherstellung verbunden. Angeblich wurde der Vorläufer des Whiskeys von hier aus durch missionierende Mönche nach Schottland gebracht. Der Jameson Blended Whiskey hält die überlieferten, erfolgreichen Traditionen aufrecht, obwohl er sich von der zeitlos attraktiven Seite zeigt. Die Wurzeln der Marke liegen in der irischen Hauptstadt Dublin, wo sie gemeinsam mit der Bow Street Distillery bereits im Jahre 1780 das Licht der Welt erblickte. John Jameson, der Firmengründer, war eigentlich von Beruf her Anwalt. Er hatte in die bekannte Haig-Familie eingeheiratet und kam dadurch mit dem Whiskybrennen in Berührung. Nach der Übernahme der Destillerie machte er es sich zur Aufgabe, der Marke zu nationaler und internationaler Bekanntheit zu verhelfen. Er kurbelte die Produktion von 30.000 Gallonen auf eine Million Gallonen Whiskey im Jahr an. Lange Zeit gehörte der Jameson Whiskey zu den sechs Hauptmarken Dublin. Er kann auf eine Geschichte von insgesamt fast 250 Jahren stolz sein. Inzwischen erfolgt die Produktion in der Stadt Cork. Der Bestseller weist ungeheuer hohe Verkaufszahlen auf, da man pro Jahr bis zu 48 Millionen Flaschen Irish Whiskey veräußert. Direkt für die Destillation zuständig ist die Midleton Distillery, die u. a. auch für Marken wie Tullamore Dew, Powers und Paddy verantwortlich ist. Sie gehört ihrerseits Teil zu Irish Distillers, einem Zusammenschluss mehrerer irischer Brennereien, seit Ende der 80er-Jahre unter der Leitung des berühmten Spirituosenkonzern Pernod Ricard. Was schon zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts als "world's number one whiskey" gehandelt wurde, mischt nach wie vor ganz weit vorne mit. Für viele ist Blended Whiskey von Jameson ein Inbegriff für Spirituosen aus Irland und wird in enormen Mengen in allen Ecken der Welt von Iren und Nicht-Iren am St. Patrick's Day - sowie natürlich auch an anderen Tagen ohne feierlichen Anlass - genossen. Produktinformationen zum John Jameson Irish Whiskey: Irish Whiskey befindet sich in kontinuierlichem Konkurrenzkampf mit dem Scotch aus Schottland. Es gibt diverse Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Produkten, die der Jameson Irish Whiskey auf eindrucksvolle Weise veranschaulicht. Während bei den schottischen Whiskys nach wie vor die Hauptaufmerksamkeit auf dem Single Malt liegt, werden irische Whiskys gern als Blends hergestellt. Hierfür mischt man Grain Whiskey

Is your happy place lounging on a Caribbean beach with a rum cocktail in hand? Then this jigsaw was made for you! As you connect 500 pieces to complete the Rum Lover’s Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games, you’ll reveal the six different types of this luscious liquor, the various spices used to infuse flavor, and a selection of tasty drinks. Inside, you’ll also find recipes for eight of our team’s favorite rum-based cocktails, so why not enjoy one yourself with this puzzle? Featuring stunning illustrations of classic rum bottles and beverages, this is a great gift for both the debutant distiller and master mixologist. Once finished, the puzzle is easy to frame to create a piece of art that will take pride of place over your drinks cabinet or jigsaw shelves. Perfect for both the rum lover and puzzle lover, this jigsaw comes in giftable tube packaging and, when finished, measures H19.7 x W13.8 in / H50 x W35 cm. PLEASE PUZZLE RESPONSIBLY – Drink up, me hearties, yo-ho! Connect 500 pieces to complete the Rum Lover’s Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games and be transported to the white sandy shores of the Caribbean, where you relax on a sun lounger, cocktail in hand … THE RUM IS NEVER GONE – This stunning jigsaw inspired by life on the high seas features illustrations of the six main types of rum, various spices used to infuse flavor during distillation, and a selection of the most delectable rum-based drinks. MORE THAN JUST A JIGSAW – Inside, you’ll find recipes for eight rum cocktails, including the classic Mojito, atmospheric Dark and Stormy, and exotic Mai Tai! Plus, you can frame the finished puzzle as a work of art because, yes, it is that gorgeous. Each piece of this puzzle is composed of durable, lightweight board with a low-gloss finish to minimize glare, which we know is important to the avid puzzler! RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

Following a breakout year for Liz Brasher, including cross country tours with rock and roll legends The Psychedelic Furs and The Zombies as well as Red Wanting Blue, today she's announced her follow up to her Outcast EP from earlier this year with her debut full-length album coming on Fat Possum Records January 18th, 2019. Today sees the first taste of the new album with Love Feasts before Brasher heads back on the road with The Psychedelic Furs for an east coast run this fall. Speaking to the single Brasher says Love Feasts is a stream of subconsciousness that came out of me in maybe 10 minutes. It was fast. I had been reading poetry, the book of Jude, and doing a lot of self-reflecting. In turn, it came out as a mixture of beautiful imagery wrapped in darkness. It's not about any one particular thing. It's a song you can look at from different perspectives and still find new meaning over time. At its core it begs the listener to be watchful of who they let in to their intimate space. It also asks them to always forgive when they have been wronged (the inevitable). To undergo purification, reconciliation, and ultimately completely letting go of what has happened. Liz Brasher's debut album showcases her robust voice, accompanied by her technical guitar playing and allegorical songwriting, with her inspirations stemming from a myriad of musicians, wandering from Pops Staples to surf guitar icons The Ventures. Brasher has a punch to her playing on record, but when it comes to her live performances, she is an absolute powerhouse show stopper. Brasher distills this passion and vigor into eleven powerful tracks on her debut LP. Liz Brasher's Painted Image sees this fiery vocalist and band leader digging into her past and present to create music that is as timeless as it is refreshing. Hers is a diverse sound rooted in the influence of Brasher's two homes: her adopted hometown of Memphis; and her childhood stomping grounds in rural North Carolina, where she was raised in a musical, multi-ethnic household that influences every aspect of her creative work.

Most people never build lasting wealth — not because they lack intelligence or income, but because they are operating with the wrong systems, the wrong mental models, and no clear definition of enough. One Road is the antidote: a clear, evidence-based strategy for building genuine financial independence that survives recessions, crashes, and the relentless pressure of modern consumer culture.Drawing on decades of investing experience — including his own near-total loss in the 2000–2001 tech crash and the fund he has run without significant drawdowns through 2008, 2020, and 2022 — Henrik Vesper distills everything that actually works in long-horizon wealth-building into one coherent, practical system.One Road moves through the full arc of a financial life, from eliminating debt and building an emergency fund, to mastering index funds, tax shelters, and withdrawal strategies, to the deeper question of what financial freedom is actually for. Each chapter challenges widely held assumptions: that homeownership is always a great investment, that stock picking is a learnable skill, that bonds are obsolete, that crypto and gold are meaningful hedges, and that discipline alone is enough to change financial behavior.The book argues that lasting wealth is built not through brilliance or luck, but through durable systems: automating investment contributions, owning diversified low-cost index funds, avoiding the subtle traps of lifestyle inflation, and staying invested through the crashes that feel like catastrophe in real time. Using vivid case studies — including Ronald Read, the janitor who quietly accumulated $8 million, Grace Groner, who turned a $180 stock purchase into $7 million through patience alone, and Jesse Livermore, the genius speculator who made and lost multiple fortunes — Vesper demonstrates that temperament, simplicity, and patience consistently beat sophistication and activity.One Road also addresses what comes after the money. Financial independence, Vesper argues, is not a destination but a container — one that must be filled with meaning, relationships, purpose, and the deliberate use of time. The habits that build wealth can become limitations if never adjusted. The final chapter asks the question most financial books never reach: once you have enough, how do you actually live well?Written for readers who want honest analysis over empty reassurance, and a strategy they can maintain for decades rather than abandon at the first sign of turbulence, One Road is a complete guide to building, protecting, and eventually living off wealth — through any crash that comes.

Transform your mind, open your heart, and help the world by uncovering and celebrating the authentic you! Wild dance parties, vegan cake, and meaningful spirituality. Stop trying to put yourself into a box of what spirituality "should" look like-because, honey, being yourself is spiritual. This is what Sah D'Simone shares in Spiritually Sassy, a guide for a generation that celebrates diversity, authenticity, and freedom both in life and on the spiritual path. A queer, brown, flamboyant, immigrant spiritual seeker, Sah is a voice for anyone who wants to grow in creative ways. To be of service and make an impact on the world. To embrace their fierce, funny, and fabulous selves-even the parts they might feel ashamed of or figure just aren't "spiritual" enough. With Spiritually Sassy, Sah distills the art of living well in our modern world into eight radical yet totally attainable steps. By incorporating scientifically backed principles of modern psychology with time-tested Buddhist techniques-and a heavy dose of sassy sauce-Sah will help you unblock your heart, befriend your mind, and live your truth out loud. In other words, he'll help you find your sass. Highlights include: ¿ Clear out old ways of thinking to make room for a new story that reflects your fabulous heart-and quiets your inner critic ¿ Overcome imposter syndrome and know you are worthy of love, abundance, and joy ¿ Get out of your own way in a big way Uncover your true self to become spiritual-and sassy ¿ Get real about your dreams and goals, and learn powerful manifestation practices to help make them happen ¿ Embrace your superpowers-the gifts and talents that help you live your purpose ¿ The importance of looking beyond yourself to your community, your tribe, and how you give back ¿ Plus-tons of practices for meditation, breath work, mantra, movement, journaling, working with your mind, and more "It is my mission in life to help you find your sass, whatever that means for you," writes Sah, "so it can radiate out and touch everything you do." Spiritually Sassy isn't a quick fix, spiritual bypassing, or entitlement. It's a life-embracing path to awakening in modern times. Dive in to uncover your most radically authentic and spiritual self-and get sassy.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD "Significant...The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving." —The New York Times Ray Dalio, one of the world's most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he's developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals. In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine. Dalio himself has been named to Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Along the way, Dalio discovered a set of unique principles that have led to Bridgewater's exceptionally effective culture, which he describes as "an idea meritocracy that strives to achieve meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical transparency." It is these principles, and not anything special about Dalio—who grew up an ordinary kid in a middle-class Long Island neighborhood—that he believes are the reason behind his success. In Principles, Dalio shares what he's learned over the course of his remarkable career. He argues that life, management, economics, and investing can all be systemized into rules and understood like machines. The book's hundreds of practical lessons, which are built around his cornerstones of "radical truth" and "radical transparency," include Dalio laying out the most effective ways for individuals and organizations to make decisions, approach challenges, and build strong teams. He also describes the innovative tools the firm uses to bring an idea meritocracy to life, such as creating "baseball cards" for all employees that distill their strengths and weaknesses, and employing computerized decision-making systems to make believability-weighted decisions. While the book brims with novel ideas for organizations and institutions, Principles also offers a clear, straightforward approach to decision-making that Dalio believes anyone can apply, no matter what they're seeking to achieve. Here, from a man who has been called both "the Steve Jobs of investing" and "the philosopher king of the financial universe" (CIO magazine), is a rare opportunity to gain proven advice unlike anything you'll find in the conventional business press.

A revolutionary prescription for healing depression and anxiety and optimizing brain health through the foods we eat, including a six-week plan to help you get started eating for better mental health. Depression and anxiety disorders are rising, affecting more than fifty-eight million people in the United States alone. Many rely on therapy and medications to alleviate symptoms, but often this is not enough. The latest scientific advances in neuroscience and nutrition, along with our understanding of the mind-gut connection, have proven that how and what we eat greatly affects how we feel-physically, cognitively, and emotionally. In this groundbreaking self-help book, Dr. Drew Ramsey helps us forge a path toward greater mental health through food. Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety breaks down the science of nutritional psychiatry and explains what foods positively affect brain health and improve mental wellness. Dr. Ramsey distills the most cutting-edge research on nutrition and the brain into actionable tips you can start using today to improve brain-cell health and growth, reduce inflammation, and cultivate a healthy microbiome, all of which contribute to our mental well-being. He explores the twelve essential vitamins and minerals most critical to your brain and body and outlines which anti-inflammatory foods feed the gut. He helps readers assess barriers to self-nourishment and offers techniques for enhancing motivation. To help us begin, he provides a kick-starter six-week mental health food plan designed for anxiety relief and to mitigate depression, incorporating key food categories like leafy greens and seafood, along with simple, delicious, brain nutrient-rich recipes for mood. By following the methods Dr. Ramsey uses with his patients, you can confidently choose foods to help you on your journey to full mental health. This evidence-based guide delivers a clear path to a calmer mind with proven strategies to: Understand the Food-Mood Connection: Move beyond guesswork and learn the science of nutritional psychiatry to make informed choices that support your mental wellness. Heal Your Gut, Calm Your Mind: Discover how to cultivate a healthy microbiome with anti-inflammatory foods that can reduce the root causes of anxiety. Follow an Actionable 6-Week Plan: Kick-start your journey with a step-by-step plan, complete with delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes rich in the twelve most critical brain nutrients. Identify Brain-Essential Nutrients: Learn the key vitamins and minerals that fight depression and anxiety, and find them in everyday ingredients like leafy greens and seafood.

Josephine Tey's The Collected Works gathers the elegant, psychologically acute fiction of one of Britain's most distinctive Golden Age crime writers. Moving beyond mere puzzle-making, these novels and stories explore identity, evidence, social performance, and the treacherous authority of appearances. From the historical revisionism of The Daughter of Time to the moral ambiguity of The Franchise Affair and the uncanny substitutions of Brat Farrar, Tey's prose is lucid, urbane, and quietly subversive, placing her beside yet apart from Christie, Sayers, and Allingham. Born Elizabeth MacKintosh in Inverness in 1896, Tey also wrote successful plays under the name Gordon Daviot, a theatrical discipline evident in her sharp dialogue, poised scenes, and fascination with role-playing. Her Scottish upbringing, teaching background, and experience in the literary theatre helped form a writer attentive to class, reputation, and the narratives by which societies judge guilt and innocence. This collection is recommended to readers who value crime fiction as literature: intellectually exacting, humane, and stylistically refined. It offers not only compelling mysteries but also a sustained meditation on truth, character, and the stories history tells about both. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

An interactive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the 25-million-copy #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits. Simple Exercises for Building the Life You Want The official companion to the #1 worldwide bestseller is the next step in your habits toolkit. Guided journal prompts will help you engage with your habits and the forces that impact them. Thought-provoking exercises allow you to implement the Atomic Habits theories and see your life transform. This workbook takes the reader from understanding habits to living them. James Clear's system helps good habits emerge naturally while unwanted habits fade away. What's included: Guided templates for easy habit tracking and habit stacking Journaling prompts to help you assess your physical and social environments, identify the forces at play, and strategize for greatest habit success Strategies for overcoming the habit plateau and sticking with your habits, even when the going gets rough Plans for adapting your habits to fit your ever-changing life New ideas from Clear on the role of fun in habit formation Packed with tips, tricks, and activities, The Atomic Habits Workbook is your step-by-step guide to making small changes that will transform your habits and deliver remarkable results. Praise for Atomic Habits "A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distills the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less." --Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck "James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals , Give and Take , and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg "A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life." --Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy

A practical, down-to-earth guide to Vasubandhu's classic work "Thirty Verses of Consciousness Only" that can transform modern life and change how you see the world. In this down-to-earth book, Ben Connelly sure-handedly guides us through the intricacies of Yogacara and the richness of the "Thirty Verses." Dedicating a chapter of the book to each line of the poem, he lets us thoroughly lose ourselves in its depths. His warm and wise voice unpacks and contextualizes its wisdom, showing us how we can apply its ancient insights to our own modern lives, to create a life of engaged peace, harmony, compassion, and joy. In fourth-century India one of the great geniuses of Buddhism, Vasubandhu, sought to reconcile the diverse ideas and forms of Buddhism practiced at the time and demonstrate how they could be effectively integrated into a single system. This was the Yogacara movement, and it continues to have great influence in modern Tibetan and Zen Buddhism. "Thirty Verses on Consciousness Only," or "Trimshika," is the most concise, comprehensive, and accessible work by this revered figure. Vasubandhu's "Thirty Verses" lay out a path of practice that integrates the most powerful of Buddhism's psychological and mystical possibilities: Early Buddhism's practices for shedding afflictive emotional habit and the Mahayana emphasis on shedding divisive concepts, the path of individual liberation and the path of freeing all beings, the path to nirvana and the path of enlightenment as the very ground of being right now. Although Yogacara has a reputation for being extremely complex, the "Thirty Verses" distills the principles of these traditions to their most practical forms, and this book follows that sense of focus; it goes to the heart of the matter-how do we alleviate suffering through shedding our emotional knots and our sense of alienation? This is a great introduction to a philosophy, a master, and a work whose influence reverberates throughout modern Buddhism.