The Monty Python comic master shares lighthearted advice on how anyone can learn the skill of creativity, drawing on personal experience to explain how to get into the right frame of mind, develop worthwhile ideas, and overcome blocks.

"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times
 
"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue

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David W. Galenson is a professor in the Department of Economics and the College at the University of Chicago, and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He is the author of several books, including Painting Outside the Lines: Patterns of Creativity in Modern Art. When in their lives do great artists produce their greatest art? Do they strive for creative perfection throughout decades of painstaking and frustrating experimentation,...

Faire un tri dans l'héritage familial ».... Pourquoi ? Dominique LAMARI ne nous invite pas ici à un inventaire notarié mais à une exploration du moi intime, en tant que psychologue, effectué lors d'une expérience collective dans un cadre invitant, sinon au farniente, du moins à une détente nécessitée par l'expérience. Pour nous, lecteurs non spécialistes, un tel ouvrage ne sera-t-il pas obscur, voire abscons ? Eh bien non! Dans un style...

"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 we...

A child, struggling with what to write about, is swept up in a whirlwind of words, pictures, and ideas, until she finds herself caught in a downpour of her own creativity. Includes writing prompts and glossary.

"This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--

Offers an 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. Both endeavors, Edward O. Wilson reveals, have their roots in human creativity--the defining trait of our species. Reflecting on the deepest origins of language, storytelling, and art, Wilson demonstrates how creativity began not ten thousand years ago, as we have long assumed, but...

At David Usher's company, CloudID Creativity Labs, there is a sign on the wall that reads, Dream big, let the elephants run! The words are a reminder for us to hold a place in our minds for creativity, where big ideas can form and our imagination can run free. Based on his wildly popular speaking engagements, Let the Elephants Run shows us how to reignite creativity whether in the head office, the home office or the artists studio. Usher believes...

Isn't it incredible what upcycle artists can do with discarded and broken materials? Picking up seemingly worthless pieces to transform them into something wonderful. Did you know you have the innate ability to do this with your life? Life In Full Colors presents a unique seven-step creative process for reframing your perceived "problems" in order to access the myriad potentials you hold, revealing how you can create your own lines to ply your unique...