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Play Anything
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Author : Ian Bogost
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-09-13
Play Anything written by Ian Bogost and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Science categories.
How filling life with play-whether soccer or lawn mowing, counting sheep or tossing Angry Birds -- forges a new path for creativity and joy in our impatient age Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games. Play Anything, reveals that games appeal to us not because they are fun, but because they set limitations. Soccer wouldn't be soccer if it wasn't composed of two teams of eleven players using only their feet, heads, and torsos to get a ball into a goal; Tetris wouldn't be Tetris without falling pieces in characteristic shapes. Such rules seem needless, arbitrary, and difficult. Yet it is the limitations that make games enjoyable, just like it's the hard things in life that give it meaning. Play is what happens when we accept these limitations, narrow our focus, and, consequently, have fun. Which is also how to live a good life. Manipulating a soccer ball into a goal is no different than treating ordinary circumstances- like grocery shopping, lawn mowing, and making PowerPoints-as sources for meaning and joy. We can "play anything" by filling our days with attention and discipline, devotion and love for the world as it really is, beyond our desires and fears. Ranging from Internet culture to moral philosophy, ancient poetry to modern consumerism, Bogost shows us how today's chaotic world can only be tamed-and enjoyed-when we first impose boundaries on ourselves.
The First 20 Hours
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Author : Josh Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-06-13
The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with Self-Help categories.
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
I Can Play With Anything
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Author : Susann Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-03
I Can Play With Anything written by Susann Hoffmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-03 with categories.
Inclusive, uplifting and celebratory, I Can Play with Anything! empowers children to challenge age-old assumptions about 'girls' toys' and 'boys' toys' - and to have lots of fun playing with whatever toys they like! Susann Hoffmann has included a range of fun games and toys that all toddlers and pre-school kids will delight in, and her simple language and inclusive artwork will ensure I Can Play with Anything! becomes a firm favourite with both little and big readers.
Drink Play F K
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Author : Andrew Gottlieb
language : en
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Release Date : 2009-02-14
Drink Play F K written by Andrew Gottlieb and has been published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-14 with Fiction categories.
One man’s spiritual journey to rediscover how much he hates spiritual journeys. “A dizzyingly fun parody” (Publishers Weekly). In Drink, Play, F@#k, Bob Sullivan, a jilted husband, sets off to explore the world, experience a meaningful connection with the divine, and rediscover his passion. His travels lead him from his home in New York City to a drinking bender across Ireland, through the glitz and glamour that is Las Vegas, and to the hedonistic pleasure palaces of Thailand. After a lifetime of playing it safe, Sullivan finally follows his heart and lives out everyone’s deepest fantasies. For who among us hasn’t dreamed of standing stark naked, head upturned, and mouth agape beneath a cascading torrent of Guinness Stout? What could be more exhilarating than losing every penny you have because Charlie Weis went for a meaningless last-second field goal? And what sensate creature could ever doubt that the greatest pleasure known to man can be found in a leaky bamboo shack filled with glassy-eyed, bruised Asian hookers? Bob Sullivan has a lot to teach us about life. Let’s just pray we have the wisdom to put aside our preconceptions and listen. Because what Sullivan finds isn’t at all what he expected. “Two years after invading every bookshelf across the world, something positive has come out of Elizabeth Gilbert’s mind-numbingly self-absorbed memoir: Andrew Gottlieb’s fictional response.” —Monica Weymouth, Metro
Play Smart Act Like You Didn T Notice Anything Lined Professional Notebook Journal Perfect Gifts Under 10 Dollars For Women
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Author : Cox House Publishing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-29
Play Smart Act Like You Didn T Notice Anything Lined Professional Notebook Journal Perfect Gifts Under 10 Dollars For Women written by Cox House Publishing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-29 with categories.
This Is A Blank Lined Notebook/Journal With An Inspirational Cover, That Will Never Let You Feel Bored. It Consist Of 120 Perfectly Sized Pages 8.5x11" This Notebook/Journal Is Specially Made For A Person Who Loves Writing. Also, This Can Be A Perfect Gift For Someone Who Needs Motivation In His/Her Life. Features : * Perfectly Sized: 8.5x11" * Interior Details: Blank Lined * Number Of Pages: 100 Sturdy Pages * Cover: Soft Glossy Cover With A Smooth Finish that Feels Amazing. * High Quality Paper That Allow Perfect Absorbency For Pens, Gel-Pens And Other Writing Materials. * Great Size For Convenient Carrying * Perfect For Gift Giving What're You Waiting For, Click The Buy Now Button Above And Order It Now!
Anything But Minor
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Author : Kate Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-07-12
Anything But Minor written by Kate Stewart and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-12 with Air pilots categories.
Alice, a flight instructor, has lived a protected life and is eager for new adventures when she moves from her hometown in Ohio to Charleston, South Carolina, and attends her first-ever baseball game. There, she sees local baseball star, Rafe Hembrey, who is sure to be drafted into the big leagues this year. Rafe has no time for romance, he's got scouts to impress, but when Alice comes to town he questions where his focus really lies.
Last Lecture
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Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2019
Last Lecture written by Perfection Learning Corporation and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
The Game Of Life
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Author : Florence Scovel Shinn
language : en
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Release Date : 2024-02-12
The Game Of Life written by Florence Scovel Shinn and has been published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-12 with categories.
The Game of Life by Florence Scovel Shinn is a transformative guide to understanding and playing the game of life with spiritual insight and practical wisdom. Originally published in the early 20th century, this classic work combines metaphysical principles with real-life anecdotes to provide readers with a comprehensive approach to living a life of purpose and fulfillment.
I Can Wear Anything
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Author : Susann Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-03
I Can Wear Anything written by Susann Hoffmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-03 with categories.
Inclusive, uplifting and celebratory, I Can Wear Anything! empowers children to challenge age-old assumptions about 'girls' clothes' and 'boys's clothes' - and to express themselves in all their authentic pizzazz, in whatever clothes they enjoy! Susann Hoffmann has included a range of fun clothes and accessories that all toddlers and pre-school kids will delight in, and her simple language and inclusive artwork will ensure I Can Wear Anything! becomes a firm favourite with both little and big readers.
The Great Mental Models Volume 1
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Author : Shane Parrish
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2024-10-15
The Great Mental Models Volume 1 written by Shane Parrish and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-15 with Business & Economics categories.
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.