Books like More Than a Carpenter
12 books with a reading profile close to More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
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Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
by Rolf Potts
Also clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Rolf Potts presents a practical framework for overseas travel lasting months or years rather than weeks.
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No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, inspirational
This collection gathers the public speeches delivered by Greta Thunberg between 2018 and 2019, documenting her transition from a lone protester to an international figure.
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Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity
by Hugh MacLeod
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Hugh MacLeod presents forty concise manifestos derived from his experience drawing cartoons on the backs of business cards while holding a corporate job.
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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
Also clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Chris Hadfield details his path from a corn farm in Ontario to commanding the International Space Station.
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Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
by Scott Jurek
Also clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Scott Jurek traces his evolution from a Midwestern hunter to an elite ultramarathon champion fueled entirely by plants.
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
by Austin Kleon
Also clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Austin Kleon argues that creativity stems from influence rather than original invention.
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams
Also clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Deepak Chopra argues that personal achievement is the natural byproduct of aligning with specific laws of nature rather than the result of grueling labor.
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Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
by Austin Kleon
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Austin Kleon argues that creativity is a collective effort rather than the product of a lone genius.
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An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Danny Gregory compiles the personal sketchbook pages of over fifty contemporary artists, illustrators, and graphic designers to reveal the unpolished foundations of their visual thinking.
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Perfect Health
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, inspirational
Deepak Chopra bridges Western medical training with the ancient Indian system of Ayurveda to present a model of health centered on human bio-types.
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Oh the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You! (Cat in the Hat Learning Library)
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and clear-cut · practical, accessible
In this installment of the learning library series, the Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the fundamental mechanics of physical wellness and personal hygiene.
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The Paper Bag Princess
Also practical and clear-cut · inspirational, accessible
Princess Elizabeth is set to marry Prince Ronald until a dragon burns her castle, destroys her clothes, and kidnaps her fiancé.
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