Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, sports, and virtually every activity. It has fueled human progress on a global level, but it equally is the source of profound personal satisfaction for individual creators. And yet the origins of creative inspiration and the methods by which great creators tap into it have long been a source of mystery, spoken of in esoteric terms,...

"A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author's own novels. Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the...

"A recognized classic in the field of art therapy and creativity, The Creative Journal is a perfect guide to discovering and releasing your inner potential through writing and drawing. It contains over 50 writing and drawing exercises to help you find and love yourself, get in touch with your feelings, and your dreams. It will also show you how to: play with new media of expression (color, images, symbols), sort out the seemingly random experiences...

"If you're an artist, crafter, maker, or designer, The Creative Entrepreneur is the book you need to turn your passion into profit. Guiding you from the seeds of your idea to the launch of your business, this one-stop guide provides you with the encouragement and expertise you need to take action and steadily grow your business with intention. It's easier than ever to start your own business, but you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of the right steps...

"New York Times business writer Phyllis Korkki explores what drives people to pursue their dreams of creating the next Big Thing, documenting through stories, case studies, and science, the productive habits and behaviors of those who achieve success"--

"Living life in full bloom means living with hope and purpose, with imagination and vision--in a way that honors the Earth, the spirit, and one another. Elizabeth Murray encourages and nurtures each person to explore four personality attributes (Gardener, Artist, Lover, and Spirit Weaver), or pathways, that create a framework for practicing mindfulness, unleashing potential, and reviving communities. As Gardeners, readers will learn to observe and...

Miss Aker, a special guest at Ella Mentry School, shows A.J. and his friends how to create cool things out of everyday materials, but what happens when they make a robot so smart, it plans to rule the world?

"Under constant danger of being kidnapped by the shadowy Corporation, Max is on the run from New York to London and beyond. But soon the call comes for the Change Maker kids' next mission: make sure no kid ever goes hungry again! If anyone can tackle a problem this big, Max and her genius friends can. But mysterious clues about her past keep distracting Max's focus. She always wanted to know who her parents were and why they abandoned her as a baby....