Professional & Niche
Show Your Work!
Austin Kleon
A guide for people who hate self-promotion, offering an alternative approach to sharing your work and attracting an audience. Learn how to think of your work as a never-ending process, share that process in a way that attracts people, and deal with the ups and downs of putting yourself and your work out in the world.
On Writing
Stephen King
Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising basic tools and key secrets that every writer must know. King's advice is down-to-earth and immensely useful.
Creative Confidence
David Kelley
Creative Confidence explores how to unlock your creative potential in both your personal and professional life. Through inspiring stories and practical advice, the Kelley brothers show you how to overcome your fears, build your confidence, and embrace your inner innovator. Discover how to generate new ideas, solve problems creatively, and make a positive impact on the world around you.
The Creative Thinking Handbook
Chris Griffiths
Unlock your creative potential and transform your approach to problem-solving with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to identify thinking errors, foster innovation, and apply creativity to achieve breakthrough results in business and beyond. Packed with practical tools, templates, and real-world examples, this handbook will empower you to think differently and drive success in a rapidly changing world.
Make Space
Scott Doorley; Scott Witthoft; David Kelley; Hasso Plattner
Discover how physical environments can be intentionally designed to foster creativity and collaboration. This book offers practical insights and actionable strategies for transforming any space into a dynamic hub for innovation, drawing on principles from leading design thinkers. Learn to unlock your team's potential by rethinking the very places where ideas are born.
Creativity, Inc.
Ed Catmull
From Edwin Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, comes a candid and insightful look into the principles and practices that fostered an environment of unparalleled creativity and innovation. Drawing on his experiences building Pixar from the ground up and later leading Disney Animation, Catmull shares invaluable lessons on overcoming hidden obstacles, fostering open communication, embracing risk, and cultivating a culture where brilliant ideas can thrive. This book offers a unique blend of personal narrative and practical wisdom for leaders and creative professionals in any industry seeking to build and sustain a truly inspired and effective organization.
Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking Broadway musical Hamilton with this complete libretto and insights from its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Jeremy McCarter. Explore the show's creation, its historical context, and its impact on American culture. Discover the power of stories and the new America through the lens of this revolutionary musical.
Just Mercy
Bryan Stevenson
An unforgettable true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most inspiring and influential lawyers of our time.