代々江戸城の茶室を管理し、将軍や大名に茶の接待をする「奥坊主」と呼ばれる職を務めた家柄に育ち、文芸や芸事への興味・関心を早くから持っていた芥川龍之介。 才気にあふれ、世話好きな性格は

We are living in the computer age, in a world increasingly designed and engineered by computer programmers and software designers, by people who call themselves hackers. Who are these people, what motivates them, and why should you care? Consider these facts: Everything around us is turning into computers. Your typewriter is gone, replaced by a computer. Your phone has turned into a computer. So has your camera. Soon your TV will. Your car was not only designed on computers, but has more processing power in it than a room-sized mainframe did in 1970.

A young woman walks into an employment agency and requests a job that has the following traits: It’s close to her home, and it requires no reading, no writing, and, ideally, very little thinking. Her first gig - watching the hidden-camera feed of an author suspected of storing contraband goods - turns out to be inconvenient. Her next gives way to the supernatural: announcing advertisements for shops that mysteriously disappear. As she moves from job to job, it becomes increasingly apparent that she's not searching for the easiest job at all but something altogether more meaningful.

どうも、ヒラカワです。 質問をいただきました。 ＜質問＞ 「いつも内田 樹さんと平川克美さんのメルマガを楽しく拝見させてもらっています。僕は38歳になる非正規労働者です。仕事は最低賃金に近く、給料は10万円前後。体調を崩したりすると、時給制なので月に10万にも満たない給料になります。自分一人が食べていくのが精一杯な状況です。 そこで質問なのですが、僕らの親の年代は65歳と、ほぼ団塊の世代だと思います。つまり、僕らは団塊ジュニア。まさに、第二次ベビーブームと呼ばれた世代。そんな僕らが今30代後半です。就職は氷河期でした。仕事もなかなか見つけられませんでした。世の中的に言うと、僕らのような団塊ジュニアの世代が、30代後半、40代と、まさに時代を担う(？)世代のはずなのですが、なんだか僕を含めて、幼い気がしてしまうのです。アニメ世代とも言えるのでしょうか……。短絡的な人（反知性的というのでしょうか）が多いように思い、今の政治や経済の状況を鑑みても、暗澹たる気持ちになります。(本文より))内田樹&平川克美の「大人の条件」はこちらから→http://yakan-hiko.com/uchida.html

◎「仕事でクタクタ……でも、勉強したい」という人へ!毎日、仕事に、キャリアップのための自己啓発に忙しいビジネスパーソンの間で、少ない時間で効率よく勉強する方法が求められています。残業をこなしたうえに、スキマ時間のような短い時間を使って効果を上げようとしても、高い集中力をもつ一部の人を除いて、普通の人はなかなかうまくいかないようです。 ◎脳心理学をベースにした「勉強ハック」!本オーディオブックでは、脳心理学をもとに、多くの時間を使ったり、超人的な精神力がなくても、誰でも楽しく勉強が続けられて、成果がついてくるテクニックを紹介します。(例)・脳をリズムに乗せる「メトロノーム」暗記 ・ウトウトとした「夢見の時間」に覚える ・勉強する前に「イヤな気持ち」を書き出す ・テレビを観ながらでも勉強できるコツ ・繰り返し見直せる「ジャグリング」ノート ・最初の問題は、時間がかかっても自信をもって解くetc.効率的・継続的な勉強を可能にする小技・ツールが盛りだくさんです。 自分に役立ちそうなところや、興味のあるところから、どんどん取り組んでみてください。 勉強することがいつしか“快感”になって、「やらずにはいられなくなる」でしょう!! ※本商品は『脳と心を味方につける マインドハックス勉強法』(日本実業出版社刊 佐々木正悟著ISBN:978-4-534-04416-7 216頁1...

Syd Field's books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually—from hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next.

This is an audio summary of Essentialism, a book providing strategies on time-management.

With the countless distractions that come from every corner of a modern life, it's amazing that we're ever able to accomplish anything. The Power of Less demonstrates how to streamline your life by identifying the essential and eliminating the unnecessary - freeing you from everyday clutter and allowing you to focus on accomplishing the goals that can change your life for the better

①連ドラ脚本家の70％以上、コンクール受賞者の90％以上が学んだ創作術。②設定のつくり方から、登場人物、構成の立て方、シーンの描き方まで解説。

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek. For the last two years, I've interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview.

ミステリー最前線で活躍する作家43人が惜しげもなく披露する、極秘の執筆作法。

Decades of research on achievement suggests people at the top of their game tend to reach their goals because of what they do - not because of who they are. In this short, provocative, and useful HBR Single, motivational psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson translates the psychological secrets of these winning human beings for your use.

Iyengar provides essential tools to spark creative thinking and help us make our most meaningful choices. She draws from recent advances in neuro- and cognitive sciences to give listeners a set of practical steps for coming up with powerful new ideas. Think Bigger offers an innovative evidence-backed method for generating big ideas that Iyengar and her team of researchers developed and refined over the last decade.

Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors. What makes you happy? Where did your personality come from? Why do you have trouble controlling certain behaviors? Why do you behave differently as an adult than you did as an adolescent?Since the start of recorded history, and probably even before, people have been interested in answering questions about why we behave the way we do.

Quinn Alexander has committed an unthinkable crime. To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she's done. But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night. Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn't the quiet safe haven it seemed to be.

Almost everything we want in life involves other people. Whether you want a better social life, a promotion at work, or a good romantic relationship, it all depends on the way you communicate. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples’ lives. Luckily, "communicating" is not only simple and straightforward but also easy to master, even if you’re shy, introverted or have social anxiety. This book will guide you on how you can quickly move through conversations, and express yourself in a manner that is conducive to relationship-building and productivity.

In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Gary Gutting presents a wide-ranging but nonsystematic exploration of some highlights of Foucault's life and thought. Beginning with a brief biography to set the social and political stage, he then tackles Foucault's thoughts on literature, in particular the avant-garde scene; his philosophical and historical work; his treatment of knowledge and power in modern society; and his thoughts on sexuality.

初期の名作から絶筆未完の『グッドバイ』など58作品を収録。津軽の大地主の六男として生まれ、共産主義運動から脱落して遺書のつもりで書いた第一創作集のタイトルは「晩年」。

KADOKAWA「カクヨム」読者ランキング1位になりながらも、なぜか出版が見送られたワケありの連載を書籍化。

Victoria Barnett has it all: a great career as a nurse practitioner, a handsome and loving husband, a beautiful home in the suburbs, and a plan to fill it with children. Life is perfect—or so it seems. Then she’s in a terrible accident...and everything falls apart. Now Victoria is unable to walk. She can’t feed or dress herself. She can’t even speak. She is confined to the top floor of her house with 24-hour care.

Classical guitarist Satoshi Makino has toured the world and is at the height of his career when he first lays eyes on journalist Yoko Komine. Their bond forms instantly. Upon their first meeting, after Makino’s concert in Tokyo, they begin a conversation that will go on for years, with long spells of silence broken by powerful moments of connection. She’s drawn by Makino’s tender music and his sensitivity, and he is intrigued by Yoko’s refinement and intellect. But neither knows enough about love to see it blooming nor has the confidence to make the first move.

In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more. Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model. Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us.

Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye. Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet…

＜内容紹介＞ 累計1,500万部『人を動かす』、邦訳300万部突破『道は開ける』の副産物が人生のヒント満載の人物伝に結実! ＜目次＞ 訳者序文 ・落ちこぼれ生徒から20世紀最大の物理学者へ ・1…

Do you struggle with self-control? Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams? Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are? Self-Discipline by coach and expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality! Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve your focus, and boost concentration to get things done. If you’re ready to finally change your life and embrace self-discipline, buy this audiobook now and take your fist step toward success!