It Just Works, The Resolution Rebellion & 12 1/2 Rules For Living 3 Books Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
It Just Works: The Nine Simple Rules of Apple's Success
The Resolution Rebellion
12 1/2 Rules For Living

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardback + Paperback)
Publisher: Macmillan Business, Rupa Publications

Overview
This three-book non-fiction bundle pairs a sharp business playbook with two compassionate self-improvement guides for modern readers. It Just Works unpacks the simplicity principles behind Apple's success under Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and John Ternus, while The Resolution Rebellion and 12 1/2 Rules For Living offer a kinder, more flexible approach to personal growth and everyday decision-making. Together they make a well-rounded collection for readers who want practical strategies for work alongside a gentler path to change, whether for a New Year reset, a graduation gift, or a thoughtful addition to a home library of modern non-fiction titles.

About the Books
It Just Works, by Apple veteran Neil West, distills sixteen years of insider experience into nine simple rules for building effective products, removing friction, and communicating with clarity. It's aimed at leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to apply Apple-style simplicity to their own work and team. The Resolution Rebellion by Kit Wilder challenges the all-or-nothing culture around New Year's resolutions, offering short essays and practical prompts that invite readers to design a flexible personal growth plan instead of a rigid rulebook. It's written for anyone who has set a January goal only to abandon it by February, reframing progress as something that fits around real life rather than punishing it. 12 1/2 Rules For Living by Quentin Raye rounds out the set with a calm, discernment-focused guide to everyday decision-making, encouraging readers to question inherited beliefs, build compassionate boundaries, and practice mindful productivity without a strict list of commandments. Presented as short, approachable chapters, it's designed for curious adults who want a toolkit for living with more intention and less guilt. Across all three titles, the throughline is simplicity and self-compassion: whether the subject is a billion-dollar company or a daily habit, each author argues that less rigidity and more clarity leads to better outcomes. The set works well read straight through or dipped into individually, making it a flexible, well-rounded addition to any non-fiction shelf.

Key Benefits

• Combines a business simplicity guide with two self-improvement titles
• Brand new, unread hardback and paperback copies in Mixed Format
• Practical, actionable strategies rather than abstract theory
• Great value versus buying each title separately
• Ideal gift for New Year's resets, graduations, or milestones
• Compact trio that's easy to read in any order

Book-by-Book Guide
It Just Works: The Nine Simple Rules of Apple's Success — Neil West breaks down Apple's simplification methods for products, teams, and communication.
The Resolution Rebellion — Kit Wilder's debut offers a compassionate manifesto against all-or-nothing New Year's goal-setting.
12 1/2 Rules For Living — Quentin Raye presents short, reflective chapters on discernment, compassionate boundaries, and mindful productivity.

About the Authors
Neil West spent sixteen years at Apple, including as Head of Music for the UK and Europe during iTunes' growth into the world's biggest music retailer, before writing It Just Works, his first book. Kit Wilder is an American writer and motivational coach with a background in behavioral science who studied psychology at Berkeley before transitioning to writing full-time; The Resolution Rebellion is their debut title. Quentin Raye writes thoughtful, discernment-focused non-fiction for adults seeking a calmer, more intentional approach to daily life, exploring compassionate self-talk, mindful productivity, and sustainable personal habits.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Three distinct voices, one shared message: simplicity beats rigidity, and progress beats punishment. Whether you're shopping for a New Year's reset, a thoughtful graduation present, a birthday gift, or a stocking stuffer for the reader who loves practical non-fiction, this brand new set delivers real strategies without the guilt trip.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.