Creative Inspiration

The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles that built Pixar’s singularly successful culture, and on all he learned during the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain...

What does it take to be creative? To make your art despite objections, self-doubt, and procrastination? This book is for artists of all kinds. Whether you are a professional artist, painting for fun or thinking about art when you retire one day.I have collected a series of ideas, thoughts, tips, and observations over the years and included them in this book. Some practical, heartfelt and others irreverent, but all part of my journey. I do hope you find a few useful nuggets amidst the other bits. This book would also make a lovely gift for artists. Just saying.

An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life. Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be...

In this New York Times bestseller, a popular spiritual teacher and thought leader shows you that menopause isn’t an ending—it’s an opportunity for a powerful new beginning. A revised edition of The Age of Miracles with new content from the author There are times in life when one phase ends...

Read by the author. Pastor Rick Warren will help you understand the process God uses to fulfill the dreams He gives you. A great dream is a statement of faith. Whether you dream of creating something beautiful or accomplishing something incredible, your dream is the first step God uses to...

Creatividad, S.A. es un audiolibro para profesionales que deseen llevar a sus equipos a cumbres más altas, una guía para cualquiera que valore la originalidad y el primer viaje al centro neurálgico de Pixar Animation: a sus reuniones, sus evaluaciones de cierre de proyecto y las sesiones del Braintrust de las que nacieron algunas de las películas más exitosas de la historia del cine.

Today, journaling is widely accepted as a means of cultivating well-being within a whole-person health approach that includes the emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. But sometimes we don't know where to start or we get there for a few days and then run out of inspiration so we created this journal prompt book. Inside, you'll find 110 questions targeting different parts of your life that, by answering them in your journal, will give you a better understanding of yourself, what matters and moves you, and where you want to direct your goals and work. ...

From social media’s favorite vintage nana: warm, heartfelt advice on how to discover joy and beauty in your everyday life. Have a cup of tea and settle in! “In times when unexpected disappointments seem lurking around every corner it’s even more important to focus your attention on things...

**An AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award-winning production** A 6-week Artist’s Way Program from legendary author Julia Cameron "A book on better listening seems particularly suited for audio, and careful listeners will be rewarded." -- Booklist The newest audiobook from beloved author Julia...

The Creative Cure is a call for a revolution, fostering change where all change must begin: within. This internal change will allow you to express your own creative gifts, cultivate happiness, and experience the unique feeling of fulfillment that only a creative practice can offer. Packed with powerful, transformative exercises, this book is the medicine you need to find and reinvigorate your creative soul.

Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a...

For the first time ever, the beloved classic You Can Create An Exceptional Life by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson is available as a powerful new audiobook, lovingly narrated by Cheryl herself. This expanded and deeply personal audio edition features never-before-heard stories from Cheryl...

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable.

Have you ever felt like your creativity and faith were on two different paths? Maybe you're a comedian, artist, or performer, constantly balancing the pressures of your craft while wondering where God fits into it all. Well, you’re not alone, and this book is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Lights, Camera, Devotion is your daily guide to finding purpose in your creative journey, keeping you grounded in faith even on those tough days. Who is Lights, Camera, Devotion for? Are you a creative—whether a comedian, musician, writer, performer, or artist—wondering how to stay grounded...

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones. 12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The instant classic about why some ideas thrive, why others die, and how to make your ideas stick. “Anyone interested in influencing others—to buy, to vote, to learn, to diet, to give to charity or to start a revolution—can learn from this book.”—The...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

A Best Non-Fiction Book of 2024 from The Next Big Idea Book Club and National Bestseller. From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A radiant new memoir from artist and writer Patti Smith, author of the National Book Award winner Just Kids A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, NPR, THE NEW YORKER “God whispers through a crease in the wallpaper,” writes Patti Smith in this moving account of her life...

“Fuel your mind, ignite your purpose, and create unstoppable success — one quote at a time.” Are you ready to transform your mindset, boost your confidence, and start living the life you were born for? 360 Motivational Quotes for Success by Jef Benson is not just another quote collection — it’s your daily compass for success, joy, and inner strength. Inside these pages, you’ll discover timeless words of wisdom designed to elevate your thinking, inspire consistent action, and keep your fire burning, even on tough days. Each quote is followed by a short, powerful note — a burst ...