Creativity category: 1277 books

A fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful....

In this book, author Risa Nye doesn't tell you how to write your life story--she shows you how she did it, and takes you through the easy-to-manage strategy she cooked up for her year-long blog experiment, Zero to Sixty in One Year. By breaking it all down into manageable sections, with examples...

Learn how to break the worry habit -- Now and forever! With Dale Carnegie's timeless advice in hand, more than six million people have learned how to eliminate debilitating fear and worry from their lives and to embrace a worry-free future. In this classic work, How to Stop Worrying and Start...

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO TAKE YOUR SPEAKING CAREER & PRESENTATION SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Are you a trainer, presenter, lecturer or professional speaker? From whom would you like to learn to speak? Someone that has the theoretical knowledge, or someone that...

Hear What the Critics are Saying   "Very heart-warming stories; not only was this book inspirational, but it was also incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is lost and needs to find themselves. Amazing Book." -Mary Jones – Valley Daily News...

10 STEPS TO EARN MONEY AS AN ARTIST - the ultimate guide - Is the practical guide on how to transform your passion into money. Step by step you will discover the secrets on how to become known as an artist and sell your artwork. Internet has changed the cards on the table and, now it is possible!! 10...

An interactive journal that serves as a joyful, inspirational guide to building the life you've always dreamed of, using the principles and creative process of an award-winning product designer. Life, just like a design problem, is full of constraints -- time, money, age, location, and circumstances....

Partially a self-help book, partially a political manifesto, Beth Pickens combines practical advice for those seeking out a creative career while contextualizing it for the current time. As conversations about NEA grants, public programming, and arts funding for schools grow heated, this book is a...

A unique insight into the mind of one of the world’s most extraordinary thinkers. Undoubtedly the most famous scientist on the planet and the very face of physics over the last half-century, Stephen Hawking is remarkable for many reasons. Not least because he has continued to strive to achieve so...

Have you been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Do you have a potentially ground-breaking idea? Are you contemplating starting your own business? If youve answered yes to any of these questions, then youve already taken the first step. The second step is the Idea Tester. Contrary to popular...

Costly gifts are rare to find. When found, they are often highly treasured. Many who so valued their gifts turn them to souvenir. Souvenir? If souvenir, then you want to keep it safe, not only that, they are ever within your reach. Before you know it, because of the value you attach to such great...

Bank Your Hobby Most of us have some type of hobby. Hobbies are as varied as those who participate in them. There is no one size fits all. Hobbies run the gambit from flying kites to collecting stamps and creating handcrafted works of art. Generally when someone engages in a hobby...

Whether you're leading an R&D project, managing a marketing team, or running a sales force, Think Outside Your Blocks will help you instantly become better a better problem solver and more innovative thinker. You will walk away with techniques that you can put to use immediately. This book is perfect...

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