Creative Instruction

For a quarter century, more than a million readers and listeners—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title.

An inquiry into the creative process from philosophical, psychological, spiritual, and practical points of view, The Creative Path is a welcoming work on the creative process. Carolyn Schlam encourages the listener to embark upon his or her own journey of discovery, identity, and wonder through art. This inspirational book examines why we make art, and though it makes primary reference to visual art, The Creative Path will resonate with all creative practitioners, whatever their chosen discipline.

YOUR JOURNEY INTO THE ART OF CROCHET STARTS HERE: DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND VERSATILITY OF THIS TIME-HONORED CRAFT! Are you keen to nurture your creative side, learn a new skill, and produce stunning handmade pieces that will be cherished for a lifetime? Would you like to find out if you have the knack for crochet and start creating beautiful, tactile designs? If you answered YES, then you are in for a treat! Imagine the countless times you've admired a beautifully crocheted blanket, scarf or toy, and wished you could create such intricate pieces yourself. But how can you ensure you're ...

El camino del artista nos enseña a crear con mayor libertad a través de la utilización consciente de una serie de herramientas que nos ayudarán a terminar con el bloqueo creativo. Su efecto es similar al yoga y la práctica constante de la escritura diaria -páginas matutinas-, los encuentros con el artista, el juego y una exhaustiva introspección guiada harán que modifiquemos nuestra conciencia y nos abramos a un nuevo horizonte imaginativo.

Readers' Favorite Award Winner! "Just Hit The Damn Ball! flies in the face of conventional golfing wisdom. When you stop worrying about the things you are doing wrong, you will become a better golfer! Reader's Favourite Review Have you ever hit a perfect shot? You have the ability. Do you take lessons every year but only see marginal (if any) improvement? Traditional golf instruction is obsessed with proper technique. An obsession with perfect form is the biggest roadblock to improvement for thousands of "average" golfers. How often do you stand over the ball thinking about keeping your ...

In Come as You Are, Emily Nagoski, PhD, revolutionized the way we think about women’s sexuality. Now, in Come Together, Nagoski takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: sex in long-term relationships. Most of us struggle at some point to maintain a sexual connection with our partner/s or spouse. And many of us are given not-very-good advice on what to do about it.

Are you tired of waiting on inspiration to complete your songs? Are you not getting the response you hoped for from your songs? Is the songwriting process painful at times? Song Building will help you write songs faster and avoid getting stuck on second verses.

You can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. With the right instruction and methods, learning to play music can be an endless source of joy and fulfillment. And learning to play music isn't just fun, it's also the ideal brain fitness activity. Dr. Turknett, a neurologist, self-taught multi-instrumentalist, and the founder of Brainjo and the Brainjo Method of instruction, distills the principles of learning to play music down into a set of universal "laws" that can be applied to any instrument.

Curator Sarah Urist Green left her office in the basement of an art museum to travel and visit a diverse range of artists, asking them to share prompts that relate to their own ways of working. The result is You Are an Artist, a journey of creation through which you'll invent imaginary friends, sort books, declare a cause, construct a landscape, find your band, and become someone else (or at least try). Your challenge is to filter these assignments through the lens of your own experience and make art that reflects the world as you see it.

Do you crochet? If so, then CROCHET SECRETS, an inspirational handbook is what you need! Get real solutions to the many not-so-great things that happen during your crochet journey. In other words… it gets you out of a RUT! The easy to apply solutions offers you the Crocheter: • Common mistakes to avoid that so many of us make while crafting a project. • Become even more inspired while finishing a project. • Learn ways to relax during your crochet time and • Gain an appreciation of the importance of instructions Little known fact…crochet as a needle art has been around for more ...

Can’t seem to get your home recordings to sound as good as your favorite artists? Not sure what steps to take? If so, you're not alone, and this book is for you. The Recording Mindset is your step-by-step roadmap to creating professional recordings from the comfort of your home studio. It allows you to know exactly which gear to use, how to position your microphones, and get the best sounds for your unique songs. Allowing you to confidently create music that competes with your favorite records, and do it FAST.

Best-selling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of established artists, illustrators, and creatives, this one-of-a-kind book will show listeners how to identify and nurture their own visual identity, navigate the influence of artists they admire, push through fear and insecurity, and appreciate the value of their personal journey.

What if your child could understand calculus—not someday, but now? Welcome to Calculus for Kids: Unlocking Advanced Math for Gifted Minds—a groundbreaking guide that redefines what young learners can achieve when given the right tools, encouragement, and opportunity. Written by veteran educator and gifted education advocate James Roden, this book challenges the myth that calculus is only for high school seniors or college students and instead opens the door for younger, gifted learners to explore its beauty, power, and real-world relevance. Whether you’re a parent of a precocious ...

DIY Art Projects for the Un-Artist 10 Beautiful Creations from Recycled Objects – No Experience Needed! Have you ever wished you could make art but didn’t have the talent? Maybe you admire handmade gifts from crafty friends, but tell yourself, “I could never do that.” Think again. DIY Art Projects for the Un-Artist is your invitation to pick up a paintbrush, a glue gun—or even a bottle cap—and get creative without fear or fuss. This book is specifically designed for people who think they “can’t” make art. Spoiler alert: you absolutely can. "No art skills? No problem—...

Have you ever tried using ChatGPT and felt like it didn’t really get what you wanted? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. The truth is, most people don’t know how to ask properly, and that turns an amazing tool into something frustrating. But what if you could learn how to ask the right way... using just one prompt? In this clear, practical, and essential book, Ismar Souza — author of more than 30 books on learning, productivity, and digital business — reveals the prompt model you can use for any task with ChatGPT. Yes, one single prompt that can generate texts, ideas,...

”Hello, World!” is the first line of text every robot ever prints when first being programmed. Just like that robot entering the world for the first time, we’re here to say “Hello, Scratch!” as we enter a whole new world of programming for children. Getting started with Scratch is not only a great way to get a taste for programming, but also the perfect stepping stone to get you or your child on the way to more complex languages like Python or Java. Learning programming languages can also lead down a variety of career paths for your future.

Relationship expert and bestselling author Tristan Taormino offers a bold new strategy for creating loving, lasting relationships. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over a hundred women and men, Opening Up explores the real-life benefits and challenges of all styles of open relationships - from partnered non-monogamy to solo polyamory. With her refreshingly down-to-earth style and sharp wit, Taormino offers solutions for making an open relationship work, including tips on dealing with jealousy, negotiating boundaries, finding community, parenting and time management.

How to Crochet a Warm and Cozy Blanket Revised and Updated Edition. Plus 8 Easy Crochet Blanket Patterns for Beginners The revised and updated version of How to Crochet a Warm and Cozy Blanket includes 8 updated crochet patterns, new revised instructions and more! Learn how to crochet a cozy blanket with guided instructions including the best stitches for crochet blankets, crochet techniques, guides, definitions, abbreviations, and much more! Includes 8 easy to crochet blanket patterns to make for your home in a variety of colors and styles. Information on crochet hooks, yarn, techniques, ...

Great sex is something we all deserve. As a seasoned sex and relationship therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea has developed a unique approach for boosting sexual desire and pleasure. Anatomy of Desire identifies five secrets―sensuality, curiosity, adaptability, vulnerability, and attunement―that help her clients transform sex from sub-par to extraordinary.

This book recognizes the special difficulties faced by creative educators, such as the need for freedom of expression and the diversity in class sizes and ability levels as well as physical space constraints. In order to help instructors create a learning environment that not only manages behavior and makes the most use of class time, but also ignites students' desire for learning, Dr. Dawn has painstakingly selected 30 secrets. Each secret is a combination of strong academic concepts and practical advice.