All 42 Do Books Books In Order at Book DNA

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Do Improvise

Every day we deal with the unplanned and the unexpected, from a broken toaster to losing (or gaining) a major client. Our natural ability to adapt and improvise gets us through. But we feel as if we’re winging it, rather than acting with courage and conviction.

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Do Grow

Do Books provide readers with the tools and inspiration to live a fulfilled and engaged life. Whether it's mastering a new skill, cultivating a positive mindset, or finding inspiration for a new project, these books dispense expert wisdom on subjects related to personal growth, business, and slow living. Written by…

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Do Birth

Whether it's your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing event can and should be a positive one. Caroline Flint is a practising midwife and one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years she has…

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Do Story

The universe is made of stories, not atoms.' - Muriel Rukeyser. Today s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far more…

Beverley's list on the best books to blow your mind about the power of telling your own story
Mark's list on the best books on personal storytelling to grow your business

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Do Sourdough

One of the oldest yet simplest, tastiest and most nutritious breads you can make, sourdough needs only flour, water, salt – and a little time. But what if time is the one thing you don’t have? In Do Sourdough, Andrew Whitley – a baker of over 30 years who has…

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Do Purpose

The most important brands in the world make us feel something. They do that because they have something they want to change. And as customers, we want to be part of that change. These companies have a reason to exist over and above making a profit: they have a Purpose.…

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Do Protect

The best companies are formed around a simple but great idea. As this idea develops and is introduced to the world, it needs to be nurtured and protected. Do Protect offers clear and accessible legal advice and explanations on all aspects of setting up, running and growing your own business,…

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Do Lead

Real-world leadership is very different from all that the media would have us believe. Forget the dashing hero, true leadership is typically understated. It’s the myriad small things that make the big things possible. And, we can all do it. In Do Lead, Les McKeown draws on his decades as…

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Do Breathe

When you get the right balance in life you can do amazing things: create, perform, lead a team, build a great company, raise a family. But so often the scales tip and we feel overwhelmed and stressed. Michael Townsend Williams, an adman turned yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, is an…

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Do Beekeeping

Honey. Drizzled over a slice of fresh bread or eaten directly from the spoon is one of life s great pleasures. And with beehives on urban rooftops, in next door s back garden even schemes for adopting bees or renting hives becoming a honey producer seems possible. So how easy…

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Do Fly

Do Books provide readers with the tools and inspiration to live a fulfilled and engaged life. Whether it's mastering a new skill, cultivating a positive mindset, or finding inspiration for a new project, these books dispense expert wisdom on subjects related to personal growth, business, and slow living. Written by…

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Do Design

So much goes unnoticed. We multi-task, switch between screens, work faster. When was the last time you paused to consider a beautifully made object or stunning natural landscape? Yet this is when our spirits lift, our soul is restored. Designer Alan Moore invites us to rethink not only what we…

Chris's list on the best books to get your energy right

13
Do Preserve

By Anja Dunk, Jen Goss,

How do you capture the vibrant flavour of freshly-picked seasonal fruit and vegetables to enjoy all year round? Peach and mulberry compote served over ice cream. Green tomato chutney with cheese. Fennel confit to pair with risotto. A chilled glass of strawberry gin fizz. Do Preserve features over 80 recipes…

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Do Wild Baking

Cooking outdoors can be a challenge – building your own fire for starters – but the rewards are great: a hearty stew eaten under a starlit sky; grilled mackerel on the beach; ash-baked flatbreads plucked from the glowing embers, torn and shared. Tom Herbert, a fifth-generation baker and true advocate…

15
Do Open

How do you grow your business when you don't have a marketing budget? How do you stand out in a busy world? And what if the answer is right in front of you? For me, the newsletter is the most important tool I have in building a global denim brand.…

16
Do Inhabit

By Sue Fan, Danielle Quigley,

Home is where we make space for our senses to come alive – and come to rest. Somewhere that is both restorative when we need to be, and inspiring when we need to do. Yet so often, we settle into a place without considering how the things around us affect…

17
Do Listen

Why is it that we seem astonished, even grateful, when someone really hears us? When they lean in and give us their time and attention. How has this basic act become such a rare commodity? Has the one-way street of social media ‘broadcasting’ really marked the end of conversation and…

18
Do Pause

Machines are designed to run constantly; people aren’t. Our coping mechanisms are meditation apps, weekend breaks and annual holidays, but things soon revert. To prosper, we need a more sustainable approach ― an ability to pause. Do Pause looks at the importance of this subtle yet powerful idea to communication,…

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Do Scale

Scaling up is something most founders aspire to, especially once the tricky start-up phase has been navigated. It can increase your reach and futureproof your business. But how do you ‘scale’? And how does it differ from ‘flipping’ for a quick profit or slower organic growth? Les McKeown advises industry…

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Do Sea Salt

By Alison Lea-Wilson, David Lea-Wilson,

Salt is magical. What other single ingredient enhances our food to make each component taste more of itself, and brings together all the elements of a dish so it sings with deliciousness? And it's not just about flavour, these crystals contain trace elements needed for our very survival. Do Sea…

21
Do Death

Most people spend their whole lives asleep and then wake up a few days before they re about to die. Olivia Bareham, Sacred Crossings. Death has a 100 per cent success rate. We can t escape its inevitability, nor can we deny its existence. So, when someone close to us…

22
Do Sing

Singing is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it’s fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity that gives…

23
Do Present

Getting our voices heard can be a nerve-wracking and overwhelming task particularly in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. The ability to present our ideas with confidence is now a coveted skill. Yet on stage, we become this other person: less funny, less engaging, less human.…

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Do Agile

When faced with 'new' and 'different', are we really open-minded or wary and suspicious? In a world obsessed with the latest tech or trend, where groupthink dominates, it's easy to close down our thinking; to mentally inhabit a space that is both comfortable and familiar. Yet what if we've become…

25
Do Make

We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find it satisfying to create something that didn t exist before. And it isn t just about the outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the process: an antidote to our…

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Do Photo

In a world where everyone is a photographer now, how do you stand out? The answer can be found in this simple but profound book. It will train your eye to see what others don't.' ― David Hieatt This isn’t a book about how to take the best pictures. It’s…

27
Do Build

The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of profit at any cost has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future and enjoy commercial success. In Do Build, Alan Moore draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and…

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Do Team

This book is about working with other people. It s about making that experience a positive one. It s about how a happy, engaged and motivated team becomes an unstoppable force. In Do Team, entrepreneur Charlie Gladstone draws on three decades of experience as an employer of over 100 people…

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Do Walk

A moving and wise book that powerfully conveys a simple truth: that putting one foot in front of the other is a transformative act. DeLana writes with insight, heart and wit. Cheryl Strayed. One morning in 2011, Libby DeLana stepped outside her New England home for a walk. She did…

30
Do Earth

We know there's a climate emergency but what does that mean we should do? What does a 'better future' look like and how do we get there? Having spent over a decade on the frontlines of climate activism - organising, campaigning, and holding the powerful to account - Tamsin Omond…

31
Do Deal

By Richard Hoare, Andrew Gummer,

We negotiate constantly. In work, and in life. As one side gains, the other tends to lose, and it can feel more like a tug of war. Yet a different approach can turn this process into something more collaborative - and the start of a more positive working relationship. In…

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Do Drama

Fantastically useful, true and best of all very amusing. This comprehensive and succinct insider s guide is told with characteristic clarity and laced with excellent practical advice. If you want to write, read this first. Tim Whitby, producer. Have you ever said, I d love to write a script, but…

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Do Bitcoin

Nothing is complicated. Some things are just harder to explain. The world of digital money might feel like the Wild West but as blockchain, Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies enter the mainstream, we re going to need to arm ourselves with some knowledge. Do Bitcoin is a concise guide to all…

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Do Start

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Do Interesting

Don't try to be interesting. That's a fool's errand. Do interesting instead. Make the world light up by paying proper attention. In this book, writer and strategist Russell Davies has rounded up a bunch of interesting people to help you: - Notice more - practise paying attention and everything gets…

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Do Hope

Gail Muller, a chronic pain sufferer, was told to give up hope of a recovery and accept that she would be in a wheelchair by 40. She refused. She eventually found a cure and went on to walk the legendary Appalachian Trail. But what is hope? And why do we…

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Do Conversation

Conversation is about more than communication. It s how we connect with each other and make sense of the world it s an essential part of being human. And something we're naturally very good at. Robert Poynton explores and celebrates this everyday miracle hiding in plain sight . By drawing…

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Do Recruit

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Do Smoke

By Scott Davis, Jen Goss,

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Do Nourish

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Do Reset

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Do Ferment

42 Do Books books in order

1 Do Improvise

2 Do Grow

3 Do Birth

4 Do Story

Beverley's list on the best books to blow your mind about the power of telling your own story

Mark's list on the best books on personal storytelling to grow your business

5 Do Sourdough

6 Do Purpose

7 Do Protect

8 Do Lead

9 Do Breathe

10 Do Beekeeping

11 Do Fly

12 Do Design

Chris's list on the best books to get your energy right

13 Do Preserve

14 Do Wild Baking

15 Do Open

16 Do Inhabit

17 Do Listen

18 Do Pause

19 Do Scale

20 Do Sea Salt

21 Do Death

22 Do Sing

23 Do Present

24 Do Agile

25 Do Make

26 Do Photo

27 Do Build

28 Do Team

29 Do Walk

30 Do Earth

31 Do Deal

32 Do Drama

33 Do Bitcoin

34 Do Start

35 Do Interesting

36 Do Hope

37 Do Conversation

38 Do Recruit

39 Do Smoke

40 Do Nourish

41 Do Reset

42 Do Ferment