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The Lost Art of Doing Nothing

How the Dutch Unwind with Niksen

by Maartje Willems ...

Narrated by Kate Mulligan ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

A timely guide on how to make the most of your life when there’s nothing to do, whether by choice or not, niksen is the new Dutch philosophy teaching us how to rest and relax“The best thing about niksen is the absence of a goal. It doesn’t serve a purpose, but it’s wonderful.”Don’t you think it’s time for a break? Plagued—as we are!—by nonstop pings and notifications, we have lost the knack of ... Read more

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A timely guide on how to make the most of your life when there’s nothing to do, whether by choice or not, niksen is the new Dutch philosophy teaching us how to rest and relax“The best thing about niksen is the absence of a goal. It doesn’t serve a purpose, but it’s wonderful.”Don’t you think it’s time for a break? Plagued—as we are!—by nonstop pings and notifications, we have lost the knack of
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The Demons of Leonard Cohen

by Francis Mus ...

Translated by Laura Vroomen ...

Series series Canadian Studies
"With my jingle in your brain,Allow the Bridge to arch again"How are we to understand Leonard Cohen’s plea? Who speaks to whom in this oeuvre spanning six decades? In search of an answer to this question this study considers the different guises or “demons” that the Canadian singer-songwriter adopts.The countless roles assumed by Cohen’s personas are not some innocent game, but strategies in ... Read more

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"With my jingle in your brain,Allow the Bridge to arch again"How are we to understand Leonard Cohen’s plea? Who speaks to whom in this oeuvre spanning six decades? In search of an answer to this question this study considers the different guises or “demons” that the Canadian singer-songwriter adopts.The countless roles assumed by Cohen’s personas are not some innocent game, but strategies in
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A Writer's Life

by Lee Smith ...

Narrated by Linda Stephens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 13 min

In her first work of nonfiction, Lee Smith deploys the wit, wisdom, and graceful prose for which she is beloved to conjure her early days in the small coal town of Grundy, Virginia-and beyond. For the inimitable Lee Smith, place is paramount. For forty-five years, her fiction has lived and breathed with the rhythms and people of the Appalachian South. But never before has she written her own story ... Read more

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In her first work of nonfiction, Lee Smith deploys the wit, wisdom, and graceful prose for which she is beloved to conjure her early days in the small coal town of Grundy, Virginia-and beyond. For the inimitable Lee Smith, place is paramount. For forty-five years, her fiction has lived and breathed with the rhythms and people of the Appalachian South. But never before has she written her own story
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The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work

by Joanne Lipman ...

Narrated by Nan McNamara ...

Unabridged

9 hours 20 min

The ultimate guide to mastering change and successfully reinventing how you live, work, and lead“Filled with useful ideas for rethinking your next steps.” —Adam GrantPorchlight Business Book Awards WinnerThe profound disruptions of recent years have sparked a collective reckoning. We reprioritized our lives, and reordered how we envisioned the future. Businesses were forced to pivot, while leaders ... Read more

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The ultimate guide to mastering change and successfully reinventing how you live, work, and lead“Filled with useful ideas for rethinking your next steps.” —Adam GrantPorchlight Business Book Awards WinnerThe profound disruptions of recent years have sparked a collective reckoning. We reprioritized our lives, and reordered how we envisioned the future. Businesses were forced to pivot, while leaders
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The Secret Life of Secrets

How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are

by Michael Slepian ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

“If you’ve ever wondered why we keep secrets and what motivates us to spill them, look no further. Michael Slepian has spent the past decade studying the psychology of secrets, and is ready to reveal his findings to the world.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again“The Secret Life of Secrets gracefully blends engaging stories with compelling science.”—Sonja Lyubomirsky, ... Read more

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“If you’ve ever wondered why we keep secrets and what motivates us to spill them, look no further. Michael Slepian has spent the past decade studying the psychology of secrets, and is ready to reveal his findings to the world.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again“The Secret Life of Secrets gracefully blends engaging stories with compelling science.”—Sonja Lyubomirsky,
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No One Succeeds Alone

Learn Everything You Can from Everyone You Can

by Robert Reffkin, Benis Reffkin ...

Narrated by Robert Reffkin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of lifeNo one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create ... Read more

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The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of lifeNo one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create
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Calm Cure

Heal the Hidden Conflicts Causing Health Conditions and Persistent Life Problems

by Sandy C. Newbigging ...

Narrated by Sandy C. Newbigging ...

Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

Do you have health, money, relationship or career problems that just won't go away? In Calm Cure, bestselling author Sandy C. Newbigging explains that most of us are so preoccupied with trying to deal with the symptoms of our issues that we never get around to discovering and resolving their underlying causes. Discover: The surprising hidden causes of your health and life problems Why other things ... Read more

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Do you have health, money, relationship or career problems that just won't go away? In Calm Cure, bestselling author Sandy C. Newbigging explains that most of us are so preoccupied with trying to deal with the symptoms of our issues that we never get around to discovering and resolving their underlying causes. Discover: The surprising hidden causes of your health and life problems Why other things
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You're Going to Be Okay

16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma

by Madeline Popelka ...

Narrated by Madeline Popelka ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

In each chapter of You're Going to Be Okay, author Madeline Popelka shares an insight that she gained along her healing journey that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, or helped her feel less alone. She weaves in her own personal stories throughout the book, providing readers with the encouragement to keep going so survivors can feel whole again after trauma has ... Read more

$15.00 USD

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In each chapter of You're Going to Be Okay, author Madeline Popelka shares an insight that she gained along her healing journey that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, or helped her feel less alone. She weaves in her own personal stories throughout the book, providing readers with the encouragement to keep going so survivors can feel whole again after trauma has
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Surrounded by Bad Bosses (And Lazy Employees)

How to Stop Struggling, Start Succeeding, and Deal with Idiots at Work [The Surrounded by Idiots Series]

by Thomas Erikson ...

Narrated by David John ...

Series series The Surrounded by Idiots Series
Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson has helped changed how the world thinks about behavior using a simple 4-color behavior analysis system. In Surrounded by Bad Bosses he applies that same system to revolutionize the workplace.Everyone has had a bad boss. You might have one right now. You might even be one. Bad bosses are a fact of ... Read more

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Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson has helped changed how the world thinks about behavior using a simple 4-color behavior analysis system. In Surrounded by Bad Bosses he applies that same system to revolutionize the workplace.Everyone has had a bad boss. You might have one right now. You might even be one. Bad bosses are a fact of
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No-Regret Decisions

Making Good Choices During Difficult Times

by Shannon Lee Simmons ...

Narrated by Shannon Lee Simmons ...

Unabridged

7 hours 25 min

Every one of us will face an unexpected decision crisis in our lives. Whether it’s a life-changing situation—job loss, illness, divorce, death—or a happier event—a new job opportunity, buying a first home, or other important occasion—there are times when you will be forced to make big decisions under great pressure.When you feel overwhelmed, it’s difficult to be confident in your decision-making. ... Read more

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Every one of us will face an unexpected decision crisis in our lives. Whether it’s a life-changing situation—job loss, illness, divorce, death—or a happier event—a new job opportunity, buying a first home, or other important occasion—there are times when you will be forced to make big decisions under great pressure.When you feel overwhelmed, it’s difficult to be confident in your decision-making.
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This Works

How to Use Mindfulness to Calm the Hell Down and Just Be Happy

by Paddy Brosnan ...

Narrated by Paddy Brosnan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

Everyone is talking about mindfulness, but how does it actually work and how can it help you? Mindfulness is a simple yet radical practice that can completely transform your life. Paddy Brosnan worked for many years as an investment advisor but felt trapped in a cycle of anxiety and anger. When he began practising mindfulness every day, he found that his relationships became more profound, his ... Read more

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Everyone is talking about mindfulness, but how does it actually work and how can it help you? Mindfulness is a simple yet radical practice that can completely transform your life. Paddy Brosnan worked for many years as an investment advisor but felt trapped in a cycle of anxiety and anger. When he began practising mindfulness every day, he found that his relationships became more profound, his
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Conscious Creative, The

Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work

by Kelly Small ...

Narrated by Lisa Negron ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

An actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul.It can be difficult to live according to our values in a complicated world. At a time when capitalism seems most unforgiving but the need for paying work remains high, it is important to learn how we can be more mindful and intentional about our impact ― ... Read more

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An actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul.It can be difficult to live according to our values in a complicated world. At a time when capitalism seems most unforgiving but the need for paying work remains high, it is important to learn how we can be more mindful and intentional about our impact ―
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