Rakuten Kobo

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

Was $12.99 USD Now $0.99 USD

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
Build

An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

by Tony Fadell ...

**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.So that’s what this book is. An advice ... Read more

$22.49 USD

**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.So that’s what this book is. An advice
... Read more
The Narrative Therapy Workbook for Self-Esteem

Rewrite Your Story, Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Feelings of Inadequacy, and Build Lasting Confidence

by Phil Lane, LCSW ...

Rewrite the stories you tell yourself—about yourself—and supercharge your self-esteem.Are you constantly telling yourself that you’ll never be good enough, smart enough, or deserving of any good things in your life? Have the negative stories you tell yourself about yourself become so ingrained that you believe them as truth? Have you ever considered that you—the narrator—may not be remembering ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Rewrite the stories you tell yourself—about yourself—and supercharge your self-esteem.Are you constantly telling yourself that you’ll never be good enough, smart enough, or deserving of any good things in your life? Have the negative stories you tell yourself about yourself become so ingrained that you believe them as truth? Have you ever considered that you—the narrator—may not be remembering
... Read more
One Year to a Writing Life

Twelve Lessons to Deepen Every Writer's Art and Craft

by Susan M. Tiberghien ...

"A treasure trove of resources . . . designed to get writing and thinking started." —Michael Steinberg, author of Still Pitching: A MemoirWhether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Susan M. Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"A treasure trove of resources . . . designed to get writing and thinking started." —Michael Steinberg, author of Still Pitching: A MemoirWhether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Susan M. Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to
... Read more
Curious

The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It

by Ian Leslie ...

A fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world.Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. But at the very moment when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

A fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world.Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. But at the very moment when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood and
... Read more
Peak

Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

by Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool ...

“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin**“Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all ... Read more

Was $13.99 USD Now $11.99 USD

“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin**“Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all
... Read more
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

Was $14.99 USD Now $1.99 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
Be, Awake, Create

Mindful Practices to Spark Creativity

by Rebekah Younger, MFA ...

“The Artist’s Way for the twenty-first century.”—Nancy Coleman, PhD, clinical psychologist, writer, facilitator, and teacherSettle your mind, connect with the moment, and unleash your creativity with this unique and mindful art journal.In our demanding, fast-paced culture, it’s increasingly important to find ways to decompress and recuperate from the busyness and stress of life. More and more, ... Read more

$10.89 USD

“The Artist’s Way for the twenty-first century.”—Nancy Coleman, PhD, clinical psychologist, writer, facilitator, and teacherSettle your mind, connect with the moment, and unleash your creativity with this unique and mindful art journal.In our demanding, fast-paced culture, it’s increasingly important to find ways to decompress and recuperate from the busyness and stress of life. More and more,
... Read more
L'art de la Liste

Simplify, organise and enrich your life

by Dominique Loreau ...

'Perfect for fans of Marie Kondo' Publishers WeeklyDISCOVER THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF LISTS IN THIS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe humble list has the power to change your life. In its immediacy, its simplicity and its concise, contained form, the list enables us to organise, to save time and to approach facts with clarity. Yet why do we end up with interminable To Do Lists that are never completed ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'Perfect for fans of Marie Kondo' Publishers WeeklyDISCOVER THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF LISTS IN THIS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe humble list has the power to change your life. In its immediacy, its simplicity and its concise, contained form, the list enables us to organise, to save time and to approach facts with clarity. Yet why do we end up with interminable To Do Lists that are never completed
... Read more
The Artist's Way

30th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Cameron ...

Series series Artist's Way
**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold ... Read more

Was $15.99 USD Now $12.99 USD

**"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue**Over four million copies sold
... Read more
The Writing Life

by Annie Dillard ...

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays,
... Read more
Blood on the Page Volume 1

The ScriptMedic Guides, #2

by Samantha Keel ...

Series Book 2 - The ScriptMedic Guides
Give your charactes injuries that are more than skin deep.Are you worried that your story won’t stand up to scrutiny from discerning readers? Do you want to make sure you get character complications and recovery times just right? Paramedic Samantha Keel has over a decade of treating life-threatening injuries firsthand. She’s helped thousands of writers understand the medical aspects of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Give your charactes injuries that are more than skin deep.Are you worried that your story won’t stand up to scrutiny from discerning readers? Do you want to make sure you get character complications and recovery times just right? Paramedic Samantha Keel has over a decade of treating life-threatening injuries firsthand. She’s helped thousands of writers understand the medical aspects of
... Read more
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
... Read more
Write a Novel in 100 Days

The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast

by Kim Purcell ...

For those with countless ideas but not enough time, this invaluable guide shows even the busiest people how to finally finish the book they’ve always dreamed of.“This guide efficiently organizes tasks so a story can emerge, while inviting creativity and wonder to grace each part of the process.”—Melanie Jacobson, USA Today bestselling author of The Fall Back PlanDo you dream of writing a novel but ... Read more

$11.99 USD

For those with countless ideas but not enough time, this invaluable guide shows even the busiest people how to finally finish the book they’ve always dreamed of.“This guide efficiently organizes tasks so a story can emerge, while inviting creativity and wonder to grace each part of the process.”—Melanie Jacobson, USA Today bestselling author of The Fall Back PlanDo you dream of writing a novel but
... Read more
The Art of Impossible

A Peak Performance Primer

by Steven Kotler ...

New York Times BestsellerBestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, offering a blueprint based on neuroscience to teach us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of us.What ... Read more

$14.99 USD

New York Times BestsellerBestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, offering a blueprint based on neuroscience to teach us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of us.What
... Read more
The Brain at Rest

How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life

by Joseph Jebelli PhD ...

From Joseph Jebelli, PhD, neuroscientist and author of In Pursuit of Memory, a groundbreaking exploration of the science of doing nothing and its benefits for the brain and bodyWe are constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to stop procrastinating. But what if all that advice was wrong, and letting the brain rest, and the mind wander, could improve our lives? In The Brain at ... Read more

$16.99 USD

From Joseph Jebelli, PhD, neuroscientist and author of In Pursuit of Memory, a groundbreaking exploration of the science of doing nothing and its benefits for the brain and bodyWe are constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to stop procrastinating. But what if all that advice was wrong, and letting the brain rest, and the mind wander, could improve our lives? In The Brain at
... Read more
How to Write One Song

by Jeff Tweedy ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $8.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity
... Read more
Mind Maps at Work

How to be the best at work and still have time to play

by Tony Buzan ...

Mind Maps at Work takes a fresh and exuberant look at how Mind Maps can keep you one step ahead of your colleagues at work. Full of practical tips, exercises and inspiring casestudies of people from all career backgrounds, it will help you unlock your reservoirs of creativity and find the fulfilment at work you know you deserve.Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Maps who has helped ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Mind Maps at Work takes a fresh and exuberant look at how Mind Maps can keep you one step ahead of your colleagues at work. Full of practical tips, exercises and inspiring casestudies of people from all career backgrounds, it will help you unlock your reservoirs of creativity and find the fulfilment at work you know you deserve.Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Maps who has helped
... Read more
The Back of the Napkin (Expanded Edition)

Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures

by Dan Roam ...

The acclaimed bestseller about visual problem solving-now bigger and better"There is no more powerful way to prove that we know something well than to draw a simple picture of it. And there is no more powerful way to see hidden solutions than to pick up a pen and draw out the pieces of our problem."So writes Dan Roam in The Back of the Napkin, the international bestseller that proves that a simple ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The acclaimed bestseller about visual problem solving-now bigger and better"There is no more powerful way to prove that we know something well than to draw a simple picture of it. And there is no more powerful way to see hidden solutions than to pick up a pen and draw out the pieces of our problem."So writes Dan Roam in The Back of the Napkin, the international bestseller that proves that a simple
... 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

$12.99 USD

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
The Creative Act

A Way of Being

by Rick Rubin ...

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their ... Read more

$10.99 USD

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their
... Read more
The Art of Thinking Clearly

by Rolf Dobelli ...

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at
... Read more
Sleeping Beauties

Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up

by David Byrne ...

**An Instant New York Times Bestseller"Byrne guides us on a captivating quest to understand how we come to remember forgotten ideas, inventions and technologies . . . Sleeping Beauties belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who cares about creativity or culture." —Adam Grant, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom incomparable creative force David Byrne, a brilliant and inspiring reckoning with how ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**An Instant New York Times Bestseller"Byrne guides us on a captivating quest to understand how we come to remember forgotten ideas, inventions and technologies . . . Sleeping Beauties belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who cares about creativity or culture." —Adam Grant, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom incomparable creative force David Byrne, a brilliant and inspiring reckoning with how
... Read more
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

$11.99 USD

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

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Creativity eBooks

Show: