Book description
WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - "A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better."--Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast In an era of ambiguous, messy problems--as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change--it's vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka "the d.school," students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together diverse perspectives to tackle ambitious projects; this book contains the experiences designed to help them do it. A provocative and highly visual companion, it's a definitive resource for people who aim to draw on their curiosity and creativity in the face of uncertainty. Teeming with ideas about discovery, learning, and leading the way through unknown creative territory, Creative Acts for Curious People includes memorable stories and more than eighty innovative exercises. Curated by executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg, after being honed in the classrooms of the d.school, these exercises originated in some of the world's most inventive and unconventional minds, including those of d.school and IDEO founder David M. Kelley, ReadyMade magazine founder Grace Hawthorne, innovative choreographer Aleta Hayes, Google chief innovation evangelist Frederik G. Pferdt, and many more. To bring fresh approaches to any challenge-world changing or close to home-you can draw on exercises such as Expert Eyes to hone observation skills, How to Talk to Strangers to foster understanding, and Designing Tools for Teams to build creative leadership. The activities are at once lighthearted, surprising, tough, and impactful-and reveal how the hidden dynamics of design can drive more vibrant ways of making, feeling, exploring, experimenting, and collaborating at work and in life. This book will help you develop the behaviors and deepen the mindsets that can turn your curiosity into ideas, and your ideas into action.
3D Waffle
With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
Twitch
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Chip Queen
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Little Cobra
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Clover Dragon
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Crash Enforcer
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Accidental Genius
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Automatic Slicer
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Plum Moon
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Crash Override
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Trash Sling
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White Swan
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Jester
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It eliminates distractions and enhances the clarity of recordings, resulting in a more immersive experience. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Fast Draw
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Guillotine
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Video Game Heroine
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Hog Butcher
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Omega Sub
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Street Jolly
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings.
Pigeon Woman
🎉📚 This app has rekindled my love for books – I can't stop listening! 🚀🎧 I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience