Just over a decade ago, Julia Cameron published a ground-breaking work that offered an original and astoundingly effective twelve-week course in creative discovery. With nearly two million copies sold, The Artist's Way is now a classic, cherished by the aspiring and working artists who have experienced its rich benefits. Walking in This World picks up where The Artist's Way left off, to present readers with a second course -- Part Two in an amazing...

"A look at genius, through portraits of 12 iconic figures in fields ranging from music to medicine, to explore what leads certain people to reach their creative heights early in life, whereas others don't uncover their potential until their later years"--

"Building a Second Brain is Getting Things Done for the digital age. It's a revolutionary new productivity method for consuming, synthesizing, and remembering the vast amount of information we take in, allowing us to become more effective and creative andharness the unprecedented amount of technology we have at our disposal"--

"In Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection--instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For instance, in Picasso's forty-some iterations of Guernica, we see the same combination of small steps, incessant reshuffling, and large, almost reckless, leaps that characterize...

"Written in sync with the progression of the seasons, A Year in Practice is a program of holistic techniques and journaling prompts to nurture the creative seeker all year long. Four seasonally themed chapters keep you connected to natural phases of creative contraction and expansion, from the quiet hibernation of winter to the jubilant and expressive communing of summer. Used regularly, you will move through artistic blocks, deepen your capacity...

"An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity--and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy. Life today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. We face constant political and economic upheaval, and we're bombarded with information, much of it contradictory. Managing uncertainty--in our jobs, our relationships, and our everyday lives--is fast becoming an essential skill. What should we do when...

The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) is your guide for learning and growing through the difficulties of your life. This 10th Anniversary Edition conveys a message of hope that all of life, whether at home or work, can be transformed to create satisfying and fulfilling relationships.

When we conform to well-accepted rules and norms rather than constructively rebel against them, we keep our doubts and disagreements to ourselves. As leaders, we are less effective and respected. As employees, we feel dissatisfied and are more likely to be overlooked for top assignments and promotions. Award-winning Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino provides strategies and examples for cultivating and embracing nonconformity in the...

Presents a twelve-week program intended to increase creativity by capturing the creative energy of the universe.

"A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city"--