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ID: 358937

Title: How to Steal Fire: The Myths of Creativity Exposed, The Truths of Creativity Explained

Author: Roger Mavity, Stephen Bayley

Narrator: Roger Mavity, Stephen Bayley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:15:00

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Career Development, Education

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of How to Steal Fire, written and read by Stephen Bayley and Roger Mavity.

Creativity is a fundamental challenge that everyone faces in the modern world, be they in business, in education or a struggling artist or musician. Indeed it touches all our lives in hundreds of different ways, from the clothes we buy to the buildings we live in. But this book is not about how to knit an exciting jumper, it's about individuals reclaiming themselves from the anonymous dreariness of a data-driven, collectivised, faceless culture.

It's a human compulsion to be creative, to do and make new things. Without it, we'd still be mired in protoerozoic slime. Maurice Saatchi once said that creativity is the last legal way of getting an unfair advantage in business. But if creativity is legal, it is not always moral or ethical. In a signature act of creativity, Prometheus stole fire from the gods.

In The School of Genius, psychiatrist Anthony Storr convincingly argued that being alone with your own thoughts is the most reliable and productive method of generating ideas. But your own thoughts will be more productive when you have read this book, for it promotes the benefits of simplifying, thinking boldly and being undaunted by challenges.

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ID: 373796

Title: Extremism

Author: J.M. Berger

Narrator: Matthew Josdal

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:53:23

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Non-Fiction, Global Politics, Social Science, Political Ideologies

Summary:

A rising tide of extremist movements threaten to destabilize civil societies around the globe. It has never been more important to understand extremism, yet the dictionary definition—a logical starting point in a search for understanding—tells us only that extremism is 'the quality or state of being extreme.' In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, J. M. Berger offers a nuanced introduction to extremist movements, explaining what extremism is, how extremist ideologies are constructed, and why extremism can escalate into violence.

Berger, an expert on extremist movements and terrorism, explains that extremism arises from a perception of 'us versus them,' intensified by the conviction that the success of 'us' is inseparable from hostile acts against 'them.' Extremism differs from ordinary unpleasantness—run-of-the-mill hatred and racism—by its sweeping rationalization of an insistence on violence. Berger illustrates his argument with case studies and examples from around the world and throughout history, from the destruction of Carthage by the Romans—often called 'the first genocide'—to the apocalyptic jihadism of Al Qaeda, America's new 'alt-right,' and the anti-Semitic conspiracy tract The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

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ID: 374133

Title: Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great

Author: Jim Collins

Narrator: Jim Collins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:47:27

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Turning the Flywheel written and read by Jim Collins.

*From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller Good to Great*

No matter what your walk of life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether its for-profit or nonprofit, no matter whether youre CEO or a unit leader, the question stands, How does your flywheel turn? JIM COLLINS

The key to business success is not a single innovation or one plan. It is the act of turning the flywheel, slowly gaining momentum and eventually reaching a breakthrough. Building upon the flywheel concept introduced in his groundbreaking classic Good to Great, Jim Collins teaches readers how to create their own flywheel, how to accelerate the flywheels momentum, and how to stay on the flywheel in shifting markets and during times of turbulence.

Combining research from his Good to Great labs and case studies from organisations like Amazon, Vanguard, and the Cleveland Clinic which have turned their flywheels with outstanding results, Collins demonstrates that successful organisations can disrupt the world around them and reach unprecedented success by employing the flywheel concept.

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ID: 367318

Title: Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing and Hope

Author: Karamo Brown

Narrator: Karamo Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:39:49

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-19

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Self Development, Health & Wellness

Summary:

‘It’s a book that tackles the awful without self-flagellation and the good without congratulation. It has the cool, considered air of a commencement speech, which feels like something Brown was born to do’ GQ

An insightful, candid, and inspiring memoir from Karamo Brown - Queer Eye’s beloved culture expert - as he shares his story for the first time, exploring how the challenges in his own life have allowed him to forever transform the lives of those in need.

When Karamo Brown first auditioned for the casting directors of Netflix’s Queer Eye, he knew he wouldn’t win the role of culture expert by discussing art and theatre. Instead he decided to redefine what “culture” could—and should—mean for the show. He took a risk and declared, “I am culture.”

Karamo believes that culture is so much more than art museums and the ballet - it’s how people feel about themselves and others, how they relate to the world around them, and how their shared labels, burdens, and experiences affect their daily lives in ways both subtle and profound. Seen through this lens, Karamo is culture: his family is Jamaican and Cuban; he was raised in the American South in predominantly white neighbourhoods and attended an HBCU (Historically Black College/University); he was trained as a social worker and psychotherapist; he overcame personal issues of colourism, physical and emotional abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, and public infamy; he is a proud and dedicated gay single father of two boys, one biological and the other adopted.

It is by discussing deep subjects like these, he feels, that the makeovers on the show can attain their full, lasting meaning. Styling your hair and getting new clothes and furniture are important, but it’s also important that you work out why you haven’t done so in twenty years - doing that can truly change your life.

In this eye-opening and moving memoir, Karamo reflects on his lifelong education. It comprises every adversity he has overcome, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way. It is only by exploring our difficulties and having the hard conversations - with ourselves and one another - that we are able to adjust our mindsets, heal emotionally, and move forward to live our best lives.

Karamo shows us the way.

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ID: 359025

Title: Cherry

Author: Nico Walker

Narrator: Jeremy Bobb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:59:15

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, War & Military

Summary:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM APPLE TV+ STARRING TOM HOLLAND

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Cherry by Nico Walker, read by Jeremy Bobb.

Cleveland, Ohio, 2003. A young man is just a college freshman when he meets Emily. They share a passion for Edward Albee and ecstasy and fall hard and fast in love. But soon Emily has to move home to Elba, New York, and he flunks out of school and joins the army. Desperate to keep their relationship alive, they marry before he ships out to Iraq. But as an army medic, he is unprepared for the grisly reality that awaits him. His fellow soldiers smoke; they huff computer duster; they take painkillers; they watch porn. And many of them die. He and Emily try to make their long-distance marriage work, but when he returns from Iraq, his PTSD is profound, and the drugs on the street have changed. The opioid crisis is beginning to swallow up the Midwest. Soon he is hooked on heroin, and so is Emily. They attempt a normal life, but with their money drying up, he turns to the one thing he thinks he could be really good at - robbing banks.

Hammered out on a prison typewriter, Cherry marks the arrival of a raw, bleakly hilarious, and surprisingly poignant voice straight from the dark heart of America.

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ID: 359020

Title: One False Move

Author: Robert Goddard

Narrator: Alistair Petrie, Fiona Hampton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:15:12

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Thriller & Horror, Historical, International Mystery

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of One False Move by Robert Goddard, read by Fiona Hampton and Alistair Petrie.

What value can be put on a human mind?

How Joe Roberts does what he does is a mystery. He has a brain that seems able to outperform a computer. To a games company like Venstrom that promises big profits if his abilities can be properly exploited. So they send Nicole Nevinson to track him down and make him an offer too good to refuse.

But Venstrom arent the only people interested in Joe. His current boss, a shady businessman, is already making serious money out of Joes talents and isnt going to let him go without a fight. And then there are other forces, with still darker intentions, who have their own plans for him.

Almost before she knows it, Nicoles crossed an invisible line into a world where the game being played has rules she doesnt understand and where no-one can help her win.

But win she must. Because the battle now isnt just for Joes mind, its for Nicoles life.

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ID: 370420

Title: Leadership Hacks: Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results

Author: Scott Stein

Narrator: Scott Stein

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:12:38

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

A lifesaver for those drowning in the demands of leadership

Leadership Hacks is the business leader's guide to getting things done. Over the years, the leader's role has expanded to encompass more duties, more responsibility, and more accountability—yet we're still stuck with the same twenty-four hours in every day. The evolving business environment leaves many of us struggling to achieve against constantly shifting priorities, competitors, and deadlines, and we are forever expected to do more with less. Is it even possible to make a real impact? Yes! This book shows you how to sort through the madness and get back to getting results. Identify your major speed bumps, and let the action-focused discussion gives you practical workarounds that will streamline your day and help you make things happen.

Covering hacks at personal, one-on-one, and team levels, this book is packed with tips, tricks, and advice that will help you eliminate the distractions and harness technology; communicate effectively, delegate clearly, and coach confidently; and make meetings and missions that matter for your team. You'll achieve greater results, open the channels of communication, and look like a rock star to those still struggling with the daily deluge.

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ID: 373795

Title: Business Hack: The Wealth Dragon Way to Build a Successful Business in the Digital Age

Author: John Lee

Narrator: Norah Tocci

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:03:43

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Business Development

Summary:

Business Hack is your essential roadmap to business growth and online marketing success. Author and successful entrepreneur John Lee shares his proven methods to harness the power of online tools, including using social media—offering practical steps to create and implement highly effective cyber-marketing campaigns. Thanks to the digital revolution, you no longer need teams of marketing experts and other expensive overheads to build and promote your business. This unique and valuable resource covers everything you need to consider when building your marketing strategy, from established principles of sales to cutting-edge digital techniques.

Following the proven techniques in this essential guide allows you to:

● Implement powerful social media marketing campaigns to increase revenue and rise above the competition

● Integrate traditional sales and advertising methods with modern technology to create a comprehensive business marketing strategy

● Identify future trends to stay ahead of the technology curve and capitalize on new opportunities.

● Learn the skills used by successful entrepreneurs and respected experts in online marketing

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ID: 370408

Title: Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup

Author: Judy Robinett

Narrator: Laural Merlington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:26:50

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Business Development

Summary:

Lack of funding is one of the biggest reasons small businesses fail. In 2016 in the United States alone, more than thirty-one percent of small business owners reported that they could not access adequate capital, and the lack of capital prevented them from growing the business/expanding operations, increasing inventory, or financing increased sales.

Most business owners believe that their only feasible funding options are (1) savings or personal credit, (2) friends and family or (3) bank loans. They may have heard about venture capitalists or angel investors, but they don't have enough information about what these investors do, what they can provide for a business, and on what terms. What's worse, entrepreneurs often don't know how to access the people who are looking to put their money into young companies with potential.

Crack the Funding Code will show listeners how to find the money, create pitches that attract investors, and then structure fair, ethical deals that will bring them new sources of outside capital and invaluable professional advice. It will give listeners the broader perspective—how funding works, how investors think, and what they need to hear to put their money where your mouth is.

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ID: 370425

Title: AI for Marketing and Product Innovation: Powerful New Tools for Predicting Trends, Connecting with Customers, and Closing Sales

Author: A.K. Pradeep, Andrew Appel, Stan Sthanunathan

Narrator: Graham Rowat

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:53:55

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Business Development

Summary:

Get on board the next massive marketing revolution

AI for Marketing and Product Innovation offers creatives and marketing professionals a non-tech guide to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)—twin technologies that stand poised to revolutionize the way we sell. The future is here, and we are in the thick of it; AI and ML are already in our lives every day, whether we know it or not. The technology continues to evolve and grow, but the capabilities that make these tools world-changing for marketers are already here—whether we use them or not. This book helps you lean into the curve and take advantage of AI's unparalleled and rapidly expanding power.

More than a simple primer on the technology, this book goes beyond the 'what' to show you the 'how': How do we use AI and ML in ways that speak to the human spirit? How to we translate cold technological innovation into creative tools that forge deep human connections? Written by a team of experts at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and marketing, this book shows you the ins and outs of these groundbreaking technological tools.

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