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Discover over 80 captivating assignments chosen by Sarah Stein Greenberg, executive director of Stanford University's d.school, in this illustrated resource. 'CREATIVE ACTS FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE' provides practical ways to approach any challenge with a creative mindset. Learn from the world's most inventive minds, including d.school and IDEO founder David Kelley, 'Readymade' magazine founder Grace Hawthorne, and Google's chief innovation evangelist Frederik Pferdt.

"Unlock the Secrets of Success with Give and Take" - Dive into the world of success and discover what it takes to rise to the top. In this award-winning book, Wharton's highest-rated professor, Adam Grant, reveals the unexpected factors that determine individual success in today's rapidly changing world. Learn to interact with others in ways that can make or break your climb up the success ladder with Give and Take.

Discover the essential guide to navigating the treacherous world of finance with The Devil's Financial Dictionary. From exploding mortgages to banks too big to fail, this book reveals the absurdities and complexities of Wall Street in plain truths and aphorisms that anyone can understand. Skewering the plutocrats and bureaucrats behind the financial chaos, author Jason Zweig offers practical insights with a scorpion's sting. With its clever wit and practical advice, The Devil's Financial Dictionary is a must-read for anyone looking to avoid financial purgatory.

Discover the history and evolution of the American open plan office, from its progressive origins to its current dehumanizing reputation. Author Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler analyzes the design concept and real work spaces inhabited by organizations and workers. Thematic chapters highlight the ideals and technical, material, spatial, and social problems associated with this widely used office design. Kaufmann-Buhler weaves together various perspectives and examples to unravel the assumptions, expectations, and inequities at the core of the open plan concept.

Range is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their performance. David Epstein examines the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists and shows that generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel in complex and unpredictable fields. By cultivating inefficiency and embracing diverse experiences, people can thrive in a world where computer mastery is taking over. Epstein makes a compelling case for the importance of exploring multiple interests and juggling many passions rather than focusing on one.

"Getting Along" is a practical and research-based guide for handling difficult people in the workplace. Harvard Business Review podcast host Amy Gallo identifies eight types of difficult coworkers and provides strategies for dealing with each one while also sharing principles to help turn things around. With relatable examples and the latest behavioral science research, this book is an indispensable guide for navigating tough work relationships and building interpersonal resilience.

Learn from one of the bestselling authors of all time in this revealing and practical master class. Part memoir, part guide, On Writing shares Stephen King’s experiences, habits, and convictions that shaped his work. With advice grounded in vivid memories from childhood to near-fatal accident, this book is perfect for any aspiring writer or fan of a great story.

Discover a science-based guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people - who may even save the world. How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes offers actionable strategies for instilling positive traits in children, from toddlerhood through the teenage years. In a world where selfishness and cruelty are sometimes celebrated, this evidence-based primer equips parents with tools to build a better tomorrow through their parenting choices. Get ready to raise the kind of kids you actually want to hang out with.

Discover how to break free from the restrictive "giant hairball" of traditional business practices that lead to mediocrity. With anecdotes and lessons from his 30-year career inspiring creativity at Hallmark Cards, Gordon MacKenzie shares how to awaken and foster your own creative genius. This entertaining and empowering book is a must-read for managers and professionals seeking new ways to invigorate employees and achieve fulfilling work.