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Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
243 pages ; 22 cm
Description
In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short.
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
285 pages ; 24 cm
Description
"In Creative Quest, Questlove synthesizes all the creative philosophies, lessons, and stories he's heard from the many creators and collaborators in his life, and reflects on his own experience, to advise readers and fans on how to consider creativity and where to find it. He addresses many topics-what it means to be creative, how to find a mentor and serve as an apprentice, the wisdom of maintaining a creative network, coping with critics and the...
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xvii, 326 p. ; 23 cm.
Description
There is a paradox. As children, most of us think we are highly creative; as adults many of us think we are not. What changes as children grow up? Organizations across the globe are competing in a world that is changing faster than ever. They say they need people who can think creatively, who are flexible and quick to adapt. Too often they say they can't find them. Why not? In this provocative and inspiring book Ken Robinson addresses three questions:...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
272 pages cm
Description
"From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world. Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward. Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary...
Publisher
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
1 DVD (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Description
The seven lessons in this video, presented by noted author and educator, Dr. Betty Edwards, will teach you the basic skills of drawing and will enhance your capacity for creativity.
Dr. Betty Edwards, Director of the Center for the Educational Applications of Brain Hemisphere Research, California State University, Long Beach, discusses the differences between the left and right brain and the need for both, during a lecture given at Ball State University's...
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"In this informative and entertaining account, Williams investigates cutting-edge research as she travels to fragrant cypress forests in Korea to meet the rangers who administer “forest healing programs,” to the green hills of Scotland and its “ecotherapeutic” approach to caring for the mentally ill, to a river trip in Idaho with Iraqi vets suffering from PTSD, to the West Virginia mountains where she discovers how being outside helps children...
8) Think like a rocket scientist: simple strategies you can use to make giant leaps in work and life
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
368 pages cm
Description
"We're experiencing a second age of spaceflight, and the renaissance of rocket science is captivating the world. Movies and television shows set in this sphere consistently top the charts, and millions tune in to watch SpaceX launches. Although we glamorize rocket science, we assume that it's beyond comprehension by mere mortals who don't have a special kind of genius baked into their DNA (hence the common saying, "It's not rocket science"). Yet while...
Author
Publisher
Touchstone
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xxi, 327 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"...The Creative Tarot is a unique guidebook that reimagines tarot cards and the ways they can boost the creative process. Jessa Crispin guides you through the intuitive world of the tarot to get those creative juices flowing again. Thought to be esoteric and mystical, tarot cards are approachable and endlessly helpful to overcoming creative blocks. Crispin offers spiritual readings of the cards, practical information for the uninspired artist, and...
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
320 pages
Description
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,...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxix, 190 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
"20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius starts off with very approachable introductory projects, making it a great starting point for beginners. It then builds to more challenging projects, allowing more experienced users to go further by incorporating technologies like Raspberry Pi, Processing and Scratch programming, 3D Printing, and creating wearable electronics with Makey Makey. Projects are divided into four categories: “Fun and Games,”...
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Description
An examination of the new science of creativity explains how it involves distinct thought processes that can be tapped by anyone, revealing the practices of successful companies and creative individuals while considering how to use scientific principles to increase creativity.
18) Happy dreamer
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
A "dreamer maximus" describes the many ways one can dream, and the importance of being a happy dreamer.
Author
Publisher
St. Martins Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
vii, 192 pages ; 25 cm
Description
"In 2015 Manoush Zomorodi, host of WNYC?s popular podcast and radio show Note to Self, led tens of thousands of listeners through an experiment to help them unplug from their devices, get bored, jump-start their creativity, and change their lives. Bored and Brilliant builds on that experiment to show us how to rethink our gadget use to live better and smarter in this new digital ecosystem. Manoush explains the connection between boredom and original...
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