The AI tools worth your time, explained in plain English.
A 105-page guide by AI educator David Bunney. You get a clickable directory of more than 140 tools, one simple method for better answers from ChatGPT, and real projects you can copy. No jargon, no coding.
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This is the November 2026 edition. Every link was checked this month.
If you've ever thought any of these, this book is for you.
- "There are thousands of AI apps. Which ones actually matter?"
- "I've tried ChatGPT, but the answers feel generic."
- "Everyone else seems to know this already."
- "I don't want to learn code. I just want it to help me."
The AI Red Book cuts the noise down to the tools David actually uses, tells you what each one is good for, and shows you how to ask for what you want. You can dip in for five minutes or work through it section by section.
What's inside the book
Nine practical sections, in the order the book takes you through them. Start at the beginning, or jump straight to what you need today.
- 1
Understanding resistance to AI
The common worries about jobs, privacy and getting it wrong, answered calmly.
- 2
Getting started, and the Five Levels of AI
From chatbots to agents to the AGI headlines, explained so the news finally makes sense.
- 3
Getting the most from ChatGPT
The DO IT Framework plus ten habits most people never discover. Try the framework below.
- 4
Tomorrow's tools today: the directory
More than 140 tools in 23 categories. Click a name and the tool opens.
- 5
Popular resource apps
Free stock photos, voice-to-text, PDF helpers and other everyday time-savers.
- 6
How I use AI every day
Real examples, cheat sheets, and step-by-step projects: an AI virtual person and an AI music video.
- 7
Learning and achieving
Featured tools and free courses worth your time.
- 8
AI agents
What an agent is, and safe starter tasks you can try today.
- 9
Navigating an uncertain world
Clear thinking and steady judgement for a world that keeps changing.
The directory at a glance
Every tool comes with a short, plain-English description of what it does. Here is how many you'll find in each category.
- Advertising2
- AI directories6
- Business3
- Chatbot builders1
- Course builders2
- Design4
- Education5
- Everyday resource apps20
- Image generation12
- Lifestyle10
- Music2
- Podcasting2
- Presentations4
- Productivity11
- Research4
- SEO2
- Social media10
- Travel2
- Video creation23
- Voice4
- Website builders2
- Workflow and AI agents8
- Writing7
Tools change fast, so the directory is checked every month. Broken links are fixed, new tools are added, and tools that no longer earn their place are removed.
Try one idea from the book right now
Most people think ChatGPT is about asking better questions. It's really about giving clear instructions. The book's DO IT Framework turns that into four quick questions you ask yourself before you type.
- DDo. What am I trying to achieve?
- OOutput. What should the answer look like?
- IInput. What information am I giving it?
- TTone. How should it sound?
Written for people who'd rather not be technical
It's a good fit if you are
- Curious about AI but unsure where to start
- Retired or semi-retired and keen to keep up
- Running a small business and short on time
- A teacher, trainer or speaker preparing material
- A traveller or creator who wants better photos, videos and posts
It's probably not for you if
- You want to write code or build AI models
- You're after a deep technical textbook
Everything you get for US$10
- The AI Red Book, November 2026 edition: 105 pages as an instant PDF
- A clickable directory of more than 140 AI tools in 23 categories
- The DO IT Framework and ten ChatGPT habits for better answers
- Step-by-step projects, cheat sheets and ready-to-use prompts
- Each new monthly edition free when you register your copy
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Questions readers ask
Do I need to be good with computers?
No. The book is written for non-technical readers. If you can send an email and open a website, you can follow it. There's no coding anywhere in it.
What format is it, and how do I get it?
It's a PDF you download straight after checkout. It works on phones, tablets, computers and e-readers, and every tool name in the directory is a clickable link.
How do the free monthly editions work?
After you buy, register your copy at TheAIRedBook.com/FreeUpdates. Each month's new edition is then sent to you free, with links checked, new tools added and outdated ones removed.
Is it on Kindle?
Yes, it's also sold as a Kindle eBook on Amazon. Buying the PDF here gets you the newest edition straight away.
Are the tool recommendations paid for?
Some links in the directory are affiliate links, so 42 Publishing may earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. Each tool is one David uses or finds genuinely helpful.
Can I share it with my team or class?
Each purchase is a single-user licence. For a team, school or organisation, contact 42 Publishing about a group licence.
Can I get a refund?
Because it's an instant digital download, refunds aren't available once the file has been downloaded. If something goes wrong with your download, contact 42 Publishing and they'll sort it out. See the full refund policy.
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