Summoning Prosperity is about awakening the creative genius that is locked inside each and every one of us waiting to be nurtured and liberated. Through these love lit pages readers embark upon a bold journey of self discovery. It's an unique interactive multimedia experience that takes readers through an interesting range of topics such as: mindset, the defining characteristics of all great leaders, seeking out your life mentor, identifying your higher calling, the power of visionary art,...

A "THINK DIFFERENT" APPROACH TO INNOVATION-- Based on the Seven Guiding Principles of Apple CEO Steve Jobs In his acclaimed bestseller The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs author Carmine Gallo laid out a simple step-by-step program of powerful tools and proven techniques inspired by Steve Jobs's legendary presentations. Now, he shares the Apple CEO's most famous, most original, and most effective strategies for sparking true creativity--and real innovation--in any workplace. THE INNOVATI...

For many of us, the return of Zen conjures up images of rock gardens and gently flowing waterfalls. We think of mindfulness and meditation, immersion in a state of being where meaning is found through simplicity. Zen lore has been absorbed by Western practitioners and pop culture alike, yet there is a specific area of this ancient tradition that hasn’t been fully explored in the West. Now, in The Zen of Creativity, American Zen master John Daido Loori presents a book that...

Do moments of inspiration have to be few and far between—or can you develop the ability to access your deepest creativity at any time? Michael Gelb has discovered the missing key that allows genius to flourish: an open, reliable connection to the vital life energy we all possess. “The practices for accessing energy have been developed for thousands of years in yoga, martial arts, and Chinese medicine,” Gelb says. “I’ve asked today’s greatest living masters of these arts to contribute their...

Every individual has his own innate talent. There is always something that he can do better than other people; something that he is exceptionally good at. In order to discover your talent, you need to give yourself time. If you are so busy with the humdrums of your daily life, you need to stop and let go of things for a while. It would be quite impossible for you to discover your hidden talents if you remain occupied with the daily activities in your life. For all you know, you may have al...

Have you always wanted to write about your life but wondered how to get started, how to keep going, and whether it's even worth it in the first place? Under the guidance of veteran author and writing teacher Barbara Abercrombie, you'll learn how to turn the messy, crazy, sad, and wonderful stuff of your life into prose or poetry that has order, clarity, and meaning. Abercrombie presents the nuts and bolts of several genres, showing you how to keep a journal, craft a personal essay, or writ...

The sensory details that infuse our everyday experience—the smell of a favorite dish cooking, the texture of a well-worn coat, hearing a song that reminds you of a person or a time in your life—can be used to add richness and spark to what we write. Whether you are a professional writer (or want to be one) or someone who just enjoys writing for the joy of self-expression, Writing from the Senses will show you how to tap into an endless source of engaging material, using your sense...

For most people who seek to create whether they are artists writers or businesspeople the daily task of immersing themselves in their creative work is both a joy and a profound challenge. Instead of stepping easily into the creative state they succumb to chronic procrastination and torturous distraction. In Standing at Waters Edge psychologist Anne Paris calls on her extensive experience in working with creative clients to explore the deep psychological fears that block us from creative im...

In the tradition of The Artist’s Way, an exciting program that introduces painting as a jumping-off point for realizing one’s full creative potential in all areas of life.Based on author Barbara Diane Barry’s popular course Art for Self-Discovery and supported by research in psychology and the science of brain function, Painting Your Way Out of a Corner guides readers through the process of overcoming blocks and expressing themsel...

Why is it so easy to fail at some things and so difficult to face failure at others?As an art teacher, Matt Appling has seen his students struggle with the idea of failing at an art project, but at the same time most 3rd graders have been willing enough to fail at a round of Super Mario Bros for decades! Even more interestingly, his youngest students (he teaches Kindergarten through 8th grade) seem much more willing to fail that the older ones. What’s happening to us as we grow up?...

Are you an individual who dreams of seeing your name in PRINT as an author of a book? Are you looking for help so that you can get to see your name in print as an AUTHOR? Are you interested in simple tips that help you publish your own book? If your answer is yes to even one question above, then this book is certainly for you. Here, you get some simple tips that are down to earth and can help you write down a few lines every day and see your book in print. See you as an AUTHOR soon.

Everyone is talking about the entrepreneur, animator, eco-designer, and girls’ rights activist Maya Penn. Her TEDWomen Talk has been viewed over 1,200,000 million times (and is one of the top 15 TEDWomen Talks of all time). Now this amazing teenager has written an inspirational handbook for teens and young adults to help them discover their passions and maximize their full potential for a creative, successful life.Maya Penn is a remarkable teen entrepreneur who has...