Arts Crafts

Success isn’t just about creating a successful business, the fame, or the money. It’s about seizing every opportunity to learn and grow. It’s about the person you are behind the scenes. Throughout his career, Jesse James has been known as many things: reality star, criminal, thrill seeker, husband, father, entrepreneur. With all these titles, Jesse has built his empire on one common theme—hard work.

William Esper, one of the leading acting teachers of our time, explains and extends Sanford Meisner's legendary technique, offering a clear, concrete, step-by-step approach to becoming a truly creative actor.Esper worked closely with Meisner for seventeen years and has spent decades developing...

After a black witch pitched a hissy fit in Hollis Apothecary, Rue got stuck cleaning up his mess. That was the easy part. Repairing the damage he inflicted on Camber and Arden? That makes Rue wish she could bring him back to life just to kill him again. Slower this time. While Rue is setting her new life back to rights, Clay and Asa are off working a case, but it soon becomes clear that they'll need her help to catch the vicious creature preying on locals in a small Tennessee town. 

A practical, actionable guide for artists everywhere, who want to learn concrete tools to turn their talents into income. Written by successful artist and author Amy Peterson, How to Make Money From Your Art pulls no punches in revealing detailed best practices for: -Pros and cons of different ecommerce platforms (including a full, detailed overview of Etsy) -Guidance for creating marketable art with authenticity and integrity -Easy ways to use data and trends to identify new products and niches within your chosen medium -Helpful tips for paid advertising, as well as little-known tips for ...

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and...

Eighth grade started out as any typical school year for Genevieve "Vivvy" Benson and her friends Joanie and Ronnie. That was until the day Vivvy received a mysterious message on her computer warning her about new faces. Now all she needs to do is figure out if it was referring to the new art teacher, the new student, or something else entirely!

Creating unique pieces of art comes easy to some people. Knowing the ins and outs of actually selling arts and crafts can sometimes be a little tricky. This book is designed to help those of you who want to sell your creations online or offline. It may be much more fun to create things than it is to do all of the research required to get you on the way to actually selling your arts and crafts.

An excerpt: "....Do not make the mistake of believing that you have to pay a lot of money for arts and craft supplies. Try using old scrap materials you have at home for your next project. Things like old cloth, bottle caps and paper bags have all been used to create masterpieces. Find ways to share your crafting skill with others. Teaching your children how to join you in doing a craft is a great way to pass down your special skill. It is also a great way to spend time with your family and to make memories that will last a lifetime. Keep an eye out for straight sticks while you are ...

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring interactive multi-genre work from the acclaimed organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary. We all have stories to tell, but not everyone gets the mentoring and training or encouragement to become a great...

Introducing The Art of Storytelling, an essential guide for anyone looking to hone their writing skills and craft compelling stories that leave a lasting impact. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that will help you take your storytelling to the next level. Chapter by chapter, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation for your story, create vivid settings that transport your reader to another world, and develop characters that feel real and engaging. You'll explore different perspectives and techniques for...

Artist Celeste Cabot welcomes the chance to show her paintings at a craft fair in her hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where she and her Chihuahua, Van Gogh, can park her vintage Shasta trailer and sell her creations, too. Unfortunately, her sales take a hit when a customer returns a painting, claiming it's haunted. When a fellow vendor discovers images hidden in Celeste's artwork - and a ghost pays her a late-night visit - she's shocked to realize she has psychic abilities.

An Earthling must quickly learn the rules of a new world ruled by ancient powers—and prove his worth as a mere mortal—in the first book of this xianxia series. Former MMA fighter Booker Kerrison is drifting aimlessly through life, when he suddenly wakes up in another man's body with a raging...

Bloomsbury presents Craft by Glenn Adamson, read by Rhett Samuel Price. A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation’s origins to the present day. At the center of the United States’ economic and social development, according to...

2020 Audie Awards Finalist—Middle Grade Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature, and an Audie Award finalist! An original full-cast audio adaptation of the graphic novel from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft...

The Art of Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling is not about “being interesting.” It’s about changing what a moment does to the body — and making that change hold. Joseph Crown distills over twenty years of work in influence, trance, and lived power dynamics to show you how to build scenes that don’t fade when they’re over. Scenes that install states: steady instead of anxious, honest instead of hidden, wanted instead of starved, in control without having to posture, finally at rest without having to earn it. You’ll learn how to: Speak in a way the body believes. Turn a single ...

The New York Times bestselling author of the classic The Care of the Soul addresses the needs of those providing soul care to others—therapists, psychiatrists, ministers, spiritual directors, teachers, and even friends—sharing his insights for incorporating a spiritual or soulful dimension...

Discover the Art, Science, and Secrets of Mixology Step into the dazzling world of cocktails with Mixology Bartender Book: Master the Art of Craft Cocktails and Bartending Secrets. This book is your ultimate guide to crafting drinks that are as sophisticated as they are fun. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced shaker-slinger, you'll find everything you need to master the classics, experiment with innovative techniques, and impress your guests with drinks that tell a story. From the perfect Martini to modern, Instagram-worthy creations, this book will have you raising your ...

The cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Acclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe...

This e-book seeks to enhance understanding in art and craft activities for young children. This Arts & Crafts e- Book is a definite way to give parents and daycare providers with knowledge and great ideas for keeping young children busy in their schools. It is divided into five sections. These are art and craft activities, art and craft curriculum, elements of art, stages of artistic development in art and role of art and craft in child development.

For more than 15 years, Robert McKee's students have been taking Hollywood's top honors. His “Story Seminar” is the world's ultimate seminar for screenwriters, filmmakers, and novelists. Now, Robert McKee's Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting reveals the...