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In seinem Bestseller "Konzentriert arbeiten" bewies Cal Newport bereits, dass ablenkungsfreie Konzentration die Arbeitseffektivität steigert und die Reduktion der technischen Geschäftigkeit enorm viel Zeit und Nerven einspart - so arbeitet es sich nicht nur effektiver, sondern auch glücklicher. In seinem neuen Buch "Digitaler Minimalismus" spinnt er diesen Gedanken noch weiter und zeigt, dass der Schlüssel zu einem guten Leben in der Hightech-Welt darin besteht, die Nutzung der Technologien in allen Bereichen des Lebens auf das Wesentlichste zu reduzieren.

Der Bestsellerautor Cal Newport bietet eine ganz neue Sicht auf produktives und nachhaltiges Arbeiten – und zeigt, wie wir dies ganz ohne Überbelastung, Hektik und Burn-out bewältigen können. Auf Basis der Arbeitsgewohnheiten berühmter Denker – von Galileo und Isaac Newton bis hin zu Jane Austen und Georgia O’Keefe – verfasst Newport seine Philosophie der "langsamen Produktivität", einer nachhaltigen Alternative zur heillosen Überforderung, die unsere heutige Zeit prägt.

Mia thought that finding the truth about her memories was going to give her peace of mind, but it did just the opposite. Now, she's in even more danger - for the things she remembers. Now, she finds herself hiding on a deserted island with a rebel group of outcasts. Her ultimate goal is to shut down the Catalyst Trial, but to bring down her enemies, she will have to fight against the person she loves the most.

Seventeen-year-old Sage Hansen and her twin brother were part of a science experiment gone wrong. Now, not only do they have to keep their new abilities a secret, but they must live on the run from the Trackers who want them dead. As they settle in their new town, the last thing Sage means to do is accidentally transport the star athlete of her new school, Damien Holt, into her mind. To protect her secret, she’s forced to deceive him.

True Grandeur is the tale of Conrad Arlington, a young man who moves to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a great artist. Within a few short years of his arrival, Conrad's success as a writer brings him to the attention of Gracie Garrison, a beautiful and alluring socialite whose glamorous lifestyle is just as mysterious as the rumors that surround her. After spending a spirited and adventurous night on the town together Conrad ultimately falls in love with her, believing them to be destined. However, when he awakens the next morning to find that Gracie is gone

In October 2007, a new phenomenon appeared in the sky, was named the Comet Holmes, and is being claimed and acclaimed by the Hopi Nation as the Blue Star of their prophecy. The Blue Star is the harbinger. Between now and somewhere in 2013-2014, when the Red Star appears, great shifts in human consciousness will continue. With the fulfillment of the Mayan Long Count calendar in 2012 and the appearance of the Red Star, many are predicting that human consciousness will rise to the next level.

Este libro es una hermosa exploración de lugares donde la naturaleza florece en nuestra ausencia. Algunas de las únicas reses verdaderamente asilvestradas del mundo deambulan por una isla abandonada desde hace tiempo en el extremo norte de Escocia. En los terrenos irradiados de Chernóbil ha resurgido una variedad de vida silvestre que no se había visto en mucho tiempo.

Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles). That's why Intentional Leader exists. We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their ...

Im Büro, im Urlaub, immer und überall, sogar im Bad, werden Nachrichten gecheckt und E-Mails geschrieben. Doch der kommunikative Dauerbeschuss macht Menschen unglücklich und unproduktiv. Wir sind schlicht nicht dafür gemacht! Bestsellerautor Cal Newport plädiert für einen bewussteren Umgang mit Kommunikationskanälen und für Arbeitsplätze, an denen Menschen arbeiten können, ohne ständig Nachrichten senden oder empfangen zu müssen - nichts weniger als eine Revolution der Arbeitswelt!

'I still have that recurring fear of something happening to me before I see you again, and before I can tell you myself just how much and how often I've realised during the last few months that I love you completely and to the exclusion of all others. Remember that, because if there wasn't you, my darling Mary, the world would seem very empty and meaningless.' Mary was only 21 when she met and fell in love with the privately educated 19-year-old David in 1938.

Wealthy individuals are often quoted as saying, “Money isn’t everything.” Those of us who are less fortunate think it sure would be nice to have all our financial problems solved, so we can focus on the rest of that “everything.” Having a lot of money does seem to result in a whole new set of problems, however - ones which many of us would welcome. In this text, Cal Andrews attempts to settle the matter of whether or not money is capable of purchasing happiness. The lives of ten men who acquired fortunes are examined, with a focus on how they felt about their wealth and in what ...

Faye is laser-focused on one thing, and one thing only. Her dream job of becoming a fashion designer. In the meantime, to pay the bills, she'll have to keep juggling multiple odd jobs—one of which she's a wedding stopper. So, when her best friend Ralph tells her he's been lying to his boss about Faye being his girlfriend, she wants to strangle him. She has no time to play a rom-com plot, let alone go to a destination wedding for a whole weekend. Still, she agrees to play the role because, well, that's what friends do.

When a beautiful young prom queen becomes the latest victim of a deadly bombing campaign, detectives Marty Sinclair and Al Alvarez must battle to find the killer before he can strike again. But when a rare documents dealer becomes the seriously injured next victim, is he really an innocent victim or something far more deadly?

On Know Your Network we invite young professionals to share their industry insights, personal experiences, and forecasts about the future, showcasing the incredible value of truly getting to know and grow you network.We are your hosts Kit and Cal, two best friends navigating our early careers and learning and laughing through it all.

Father and son duo read children's books and laugh together. Come have fun with us!

This is it. Victorine has finally gone from a thriller author to a complete mental case. Her characters always spoke to her, but not while literally standing in her apartment. She has no idea how her rogue hero materialized in real life, but he needs to stop distracting her so she can focus on killing his girlfriend and finishing her novel. Maybe an impromptu road trip with her heartthrob neighbor Charles will sort her out. He's a therapist, after all. But what's more dangerous to her heart than a rogue fictional man? A real one.

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F.A.K.E. Radio is a one-of-a-kind parody station where nothing is real, but everything is entertaining. Broadcasting 24/7 from an undisclosed location, the station delivers fake news, outrageous conspiracy theories, and absurd stories, all with a straight face. Its content is a hilarious mix of satire, tongue-in-cheek humor, and off-the-wall commentary on the ridiculousness of modern media and society.Each show is a chaotic blend of outlandish headlines, fake facts, and bizarre interviews with non-existent guests. The station is run by a ragtag team of colorful personalities: Max Wise, the ...

This is a story about two crazy dogs, their adventures, and the mischief they get into. They are very loving dogs but can't help getting into things. The two dogs meet friends along the way and have a lot of fun. Each book has a different scenario but always with the two crazy dogs.

The Official Dear Danno podcast, where YouTuber Danno Cal reads fan mail, gives advice, and goes fully transparent behind his life.