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Claire Flannery has quit her job in order to discover her true vocation - only to realize she has no idea how to go about finding it. Whilst everyone around her seems to have their lives entirely under control, Claire finds herself sinking under pressure and wondering where her own fell apart...

Preparing for the first winter in his new home, ready to embrace the slower pace of early retirement, he soon discovers that it’s not working. From floods to explosions, from protection rackets to hospitalisations, from coping with the death of his hero to trying to find solace in a confusing and abstract relationship, this is a frank, funny and always heartfelt story of how not working doesn’t always work out, and it might just be Graham’s wildest ride yet.

Many workers believe that to compete with other top talent they must embrace a culture that rewards long hours and constant connection to work. Businesses and society have encouraged this by endorsing busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. But more often it's an implicit contract, a buildup of organizational and cultural norms and the adoption of new technologies that increasingly make it easy to tether people to work. Either way, this workaholic behavior is unhealthy and counterproductive for workers and for organizations. It's time to fight back.

A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness is the Key, and Obstacle is the Way - over 1 million copies sold 'Re-read it each year. It's that important' Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want 'Ryan Holiday is one of his...

Claire Flannery has quit her job in order to discover her true vocation - only to realize she has no idea how to go about finding it. Whilst everyone around her seems to have their lives entirely under control, Claire finds herself sinking under pressure and wondering where her own fell apart...

In the tradition of Jennifer Close’s Girls in White Dresses comes a “a pin-sharp, utterly addictive debut” (Vogue U.K.) told in vignettes that speak to a new generation not trying to have it all but hoping to make sense of it all. “Everyone’s been talking about this book...

Prohibition is a dangerous time to be a working-class woman in New York City, but Vivian Kelly has finally found some measure of stability and freedom. By day, shes a respectable shop assistant, delivering luxurious dresses to the citys wealthy and elite. At night, she joins the madcap revelry...

This professional guide offers valuable insight into the lives of children and families when school has gone wrong, suggesting new ideas on how to turn things around.

Embark on a transformative journey with "The Lazy Dude's Guide to How to Work Smarter, Not Harder" by Jimmy Dawson, a game-changing book designed for those seeking to revolutionize their approach to work and life. This comprehensive guide, spanning 40 insightful chapters, is your key to unlocking a more productive, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle. Dawson masterfully blends practical strategies with engaging, easy-to-understand advice, catering to the modern individual who aims to excel both in their careers and personal lives.

Jesus promised, “Where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them" (Matthew 18:20). Writing in a positive, friendly, engaging style, the author encourages you to claim that promise and experience that presence, and walks you through it with practical how-to advice.

It won't be easy at first, but with this audiobook you will be presented with a fitness program that is doable and something that you can maintain. Losing weight has always been a challenge to most of us, but with every challenge comes the huge opportunity to better yourself and get the body you want, as effortlessly as possible. This book will help you shed extra pounds, and work on specific muscle groups, allowing for a balanced physique that people are hard-wired to be attracted to.

What if the key to stronger relationships wasn’t speaking better — but listening? What if the bridge between misunderstanding and connection could be built in silence? And what if mastering this one skill could make you a better leader, partner, parent, and human being? In a world that rewards the loudest voice, listening has become a lost art. This book is your guide to reclaiming it — and with it, the power to connect, influence, and lead with authenticity.

Creating a balanced equation where your personal aspirations and professional obligations can coexist is an art. It's a talent that you can master to lead a fulfilling life. However, the idea of perfect balance is different for everyone. What works for you may not work for someone else. So, it's essential to work on your own equation instead of letting external opinions cloud your judgment.

Growing up poor, Deborah Dundas knew what it meant to want, to be hungry, and to long for social and economic dignity; she understood the crushing weight of having nothing much expected of you. But even after overcoming many of the usual barriers faced by lower- and working-class people, she still felt anxious about her place, and even in relatively safe spaces reluctant to broach the subject of class. While new social movements have generated open conversation about gender and racism, discussions of class rarely include the voices of those most deeply affected: the working class and poor.

If you're struggling after the birth of your baby, you're not alone. The weeks and months after childbirth can bring joy, but they can also bring unexpected emotions that leave new mothers feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or hopeless. Postpartum depression is a common and treatable condition, yet many women suffer in silence because they don't recognize the symptoms or feel afraid to ask for help.

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to find hope and inner peace. The Power of Prayer in It’s Working is a wonderfully written devotional book that will encourage you to reflect on your spiritual life. Walton Weaver provides the guide and motivation that you need towards a more powerful prayer. This book also shows you the soul-nourishing principles for a more meaningful Christian life!

 Change Your Day, Not Your Life offers a proven strategy to help you become energized at work. This audiobook is designed as a resource for work-life balance, a tool to help you increase productivity during the final two hours of work by up to 47 percent, content to fuel employee communication, and a curriculum that departments can use in weekly or monthly meetings to keep everyone working at their best.  

A hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, featuring life-changing, real-world advice. “Preserve the greatest gift you will ever give your baby: a loving relationship between the baby's parents” —John Gottman, clinical...

Bloomsbury presents Notes from a Working-Class Playwright, written and read by Leo Butler Award-winning British playwright, Leo Butler looks back over 25 of writing for the stage and his extensive experience teaching and mentoring emerging playwrights through the Royal Court Young Writers'...

Can goals be easy? What is the secret? Some goals feel difficult. Other goals feel easy to achieve. Why is this? There are many factors that can help us, or sabotage us on our way to achieving our goals. Once we understand these building blocks, we can put them to use to design goals that work for us. Building blocks? Think of them as tools that remove difficulty and enhance achievement. Look at these five common-sense ideas that help. First, humans are short-term thinkers. Our initial goals need short timelines. We also have short-term memories.