Most Popular Books Published in October 2023

Actors need actions. They cannot act adjectives, they need verbs. This thesaurus of active verbs helps the actor to refine the action-word until they hit exactly the right one to make the action come alive.

Who would have ever thought that learning the finer points of improvisation could be such fun? The "Harold, " an innovative improvisational tool, helped Saturday Night Live's Mike Myers and Chris Farley, George Wendt ("Norm" on Cheers) and many other...

An exposé of patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood, the grassroots reforms under way, and the labor and activist revolutions that recent scandals have ignitedIt is never just One Bad Man.Abuse and exploitation of workers is baked into the...

The Fantasy ContinuesThe Art of Spirited Away collects color illustrations of Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film from...

The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama. America...

Unspoken Sermons was written by G. MacDonald, a Scottish author and Christian minister. MacDonald states his theological views most distinctly in the sermon Justice found in the third volume (included here) of Unspoken Sermons. C. S. Lewis wrote about...

A darkly enchanting fantasy debut about a morally gray witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies—perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Serpent & Dove.Violet is a prophet and a liar,...

“The perfect sinisterly magical escape...full of longing, desperation, and betrayal.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval trilogy and Once Upon a Broken HeartCaraval meets Buffy...

A brilliant new voice brings us a brilliant new epic fantasy novel: Ehigbor Okosun’s first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology—full of magic and emotion and set in a highly atmospheric, complex world in...

Beware of jewelry that calls to you. Andi Wyndham has been able to communicate with spirits since she was a kid. When a bone pendant carved into the likeness of a girl’s face calls to her at a gem show in Pennsylvania, she can’t resist buying...

John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern conceived a groundbreaking mathematical theory of economic and social organization, based on a theory of games of strategy. Not only would this revolutionize economics, but the entirely new field of scientific...

How to use the Design Thinking Tools. A practical guide to make innovation happen. The Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of...

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERPut yourself at the center of your team’s learning and growth In The Beekeeper, a team of renowned management and leadership professionals deliver an insightful and engaging exploration of what it means to place...

You got into real estate because you wanted flexibility, freedom, and a big upside. Instead, you're working 24/7, freedom is the last thing you feel, and every dollar is a struggle. The kicker: you rarely (if ever) charge your full fee. Most days, you...

The Great Boss Simple Success Formula: Companies Do What the Boss Does Groom 'Em, or Broom 'Em Hire Slow, Fire Fast Don't Be Tired The Rule of the Ds Delegate Down, Down, Down Don't Hire a Dog and Bark Yourself Don't Shoot from the Lip Never Be Little,...

In How to Become CEO, consultant Jeffrey Fox has written an insightful book of traits to develop for aspiring CEOs, or for anyone who wants to get ahead in business. Open this book to any page and find a short, provocative piece of brutally honest advice...

Rainmakers are not born. They are made. And Jeffrey Fox's powerful How to Become a Rainmaker will get you there.Now Updated and with New Success Tips!Filled with smart tips given in the Fox signature style, counter-intuitive, controversial, and...

Teach baby all about baby animals in a book that's indestructible!Baby likes to play in the bath. So does baby elephant! Baby likes to eat. So do baby monkey and baby chipmunk! Baby loves to make noise! Just like baby bird, baby pig, and baby...

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up...

From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a rhyming bedtime tale featuring brand new picture book character Sleepy Sheepy, a sheep who is definitely...