Are you creative? Do you want to be more creative in your business and personal life? Everyone has the ability to be creative.This fun, lighthearted, and easy-to-read book will give you ten jolts to reawaken and tap into your innate creativity in order to be more successful at work and in your personal life. In this book, you will learn the tools, techniques, and methods for getting and staying creative in a competitive world.J**umpstart Your Creativity gives you p...

A contemporary retelling inspired by the moʻolelo of Poliʻahu, offered to support children's wellness.On the sacred summit of Mauna Kea, Poliʻahu cares for the mountain's rare and beautiful life, from the small palila bird to the resilient silversword. Surrounded by this quiet strength, she begins to see her own worth reflected in the world around her.Poliʻahu's Light is a tender story about belonging, self-worth, and inner light. Through connectio...

A contemporary retelling inspired by the moʻolelo of Poliʻahu, offered to support children's wellness.When a playful day on Mauna Kea turns into a challenge, Poliʻahu must protect her friends and her mountain home. As she faces the fiery force of Pele, she discovers the strength within herself to create safety and restore balance.Poliʻahu and the Power Within gently introduces children to the concept of boundaries, how they help us feel safe, respected, and strong....

A contemporary retelling inspired by the moʻolelo of Poliʻahu, offered to support children's wellness.High on the snowy slopes of Mauna Kea, Poliʻahu, the snow goddess, watches over her mountain with quiet strength. As day turns to night, she softens with warmth and light, revealing a deeper truth: strength and compassion can exist together.In this gentle and beautifully illustrated story, children are invited to explore the balance between protecting what matters and stayi...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage • “Life has questions. They have answers.” —The New York TimesDesigners create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was designed by someone. And every design starts with a...

In this invaluable companion to Julia Cameron’s seminal work on the creative process, The Artist’s Way, she provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about her most powerful tool for unblocking creative stores: Morning Pages. According to Cameron, keeping a Morning Pages Journal is essential to cultivating creativity and personal growth. These pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing will provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize, and synchronize the da...

An updated edition for the classic book on escaping the drudgery of overwork and finding excellence and happiness--by doing lessOverwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done—but they are never done. Looking at different forms of rest, from sleep to vacation, Silicon Valley futurist and business consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang dispels the myth that the harder we work, the better the outcome. He combines rigorous scientific r...

"Anthony Peake is engaged in one of the most important strands of ontological inquiry of modern times, nothing less than unravelling the Gordian knot that is the mystery of our existence." - Bob Rickard, founder editor of Fortean TimesAppearing in Greek mythology and popularised by Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, the Daemon is broadly understood as a guiding spirit which exists as one half of your split self.In The Daemon:...

STYLE: Style is not just about keeping up with the trends. Its an attitude, a posture, a projection of personality. Simply put, to have style is to be able to demonstrate the best of yourself, outside and in. It is not always about making the boldest of choices, breaking the bank or braving the risqué. Sometimes the best statements are subtle, effortless, elegant. Everyone is capable of great style, but for those of you in any doubt, this book contains 100 easy lessons to help you on your way...

If your resolutions tend to look much the same from one year to another and you are suffering from the suspicion that someone, somewhere is having more fun that you, then you need something to revitalise your lust for life. A YEAR IN HIGH HEELS is here to help.This book will guide you through the months with a perfectly co-ordinated combination of culture and challenges. With a monthly muse to inspire, and a suggested title for that soon-to-be-formed book club, dumbing down is so l...

When Patti Smith was plagued with writer’s block — “scattered and stymied, surrounded by unfinished songs and abandoned poems” — playwright Sam Shepard advised her, “When you hit a wall, just kick it in.” In these pages, Abercrombie shows readers how to do just that. Like a workout with a top trainer, her writing exercises warm up, stretch, and build creative muscle. Quotes from famous writers inspire each day’s exercise. Though Abercrombie says readers need only commit five minutes to eac...

Through the simple act of drawing—whether it’s doodling or creating detailed illustrations—embrace your inner voice and unlock the power of your intuitive intelligence.Do you remember being a child and the pure joy brought on by a box of crayons and piece of paper? Do you still find yourself sketching away every time you pick up a pencil? That’s because drawing is a natural impulse that stays with us throughout our entire lives. Whether you are doodling in a notebo...