Professional & Niche
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A guide to staying creative through life's ups and downs. Drawing on personal anecdotes and the wisdom of other artists, this book offers ten practical rules to help you make the most of each day and keep your creative spirit alive.
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.
Steal Like an Artist
Austin Kleon
Discover how to unlock your creative potential by embracing influence, collecting ideas, and remixing them into something uniquely your own. This book is a guide for anyone seeking to inject creativity into their life and work, offering practical advice and inspiration to help you find your voice and make your mark.
The Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister
An anonymous criminal barrister exposes the inner workings of the English and Welsh criminal justice system, revealing its flaws and failures while exploring why it matters and how it affects everyone.
Creative Superpowers
Daniele Fiandaca
In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasing automation, 'Creative Superpowers' serves as a vital guide to unlocking and unleashing innate creative potential. This book explores four key 'superpowers'—Making, Hacking, Teaching, and Copying—offering practical frameworks and inspiring stories from global creative leaders. It challenges conventional thinking, providing readers with the tools to adapt, innovate, and solve complex business problems, ultimately helping them thrive in the evolving 'Age of Creativity'.
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.
COVID-19 and the Law
I. Glenn Cohen; Abbe R. Gluck; Katherine L. Kraschel; Carmel Shachar
This comprehensive volume offers a critical reflection on the profound and enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the entire spectrum of law and policy. Edited by leading experts, it evaluates how healthcare and government institutions succeeded and failed during this global 'stress test,' exploring crucial areas from health equity and racial justice to constitutional law, federal benefit programs, and global responses. The book identifies key questions and provides essential guidance for stakeholders navigating the complex legal legacy of COVID-19, aiming to better prepare the world for future pandemics.
Rapid Viz
Kurt Hanks; Larry Belliston
Unlock your innate visual intelligence with 'Rapid Viz,' a groundbreaking method for quickly translating ideas into visual form. This practical workbook challenges traditional drawing approaches, offering a simplified, intuitive system to enhance thinking, learning, and communication. Discover how to harness the power of visual language to clarify complex concepts, stimulate creativity, and express your thoughts with unparalleled speed and clarity, regardless of your artistic background.