Big Magic


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The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.




Wellspring of Magic


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What happens when six creative girls accidentally open a Secret Door to a Magical Realm? It doesn't take long for adventure -- and danger -- to find them! Upon arriving in the Realm, eleven-year-old Shaylee and her friends learn they are the long-awaited princesses of the Six Kingdoms, and each girl has a unique magical power tied to her creative talents. But the kingdoms are in ruin thanks to an evil force that has drained nearly all of the power from the Wellspring of Magic. As if that wasn't bad enough, the door between the real world and the Realm is stuck! It can't be opened again -- and the girls can't go home -- until the magic is restored to the Wellspring. Shaylee and her friends must work together using their creative abilities, such as dancing, painting, and beading, to channel powers they never knew they had and fight the dark forces threatening to destroy the Realm. Their adventure will bring them face-to-face with gigantic grizzly bears claiming to be their protectors, green-skinned fairy folks, a scaly river dragon, vampire spiders, and killer plants -- things none of the girls expected to face during their summer break. Can they master their new powers in time to turn back the dark forces that want to trap them in the Realm forever? The Creative Girls Enchanted Adventures series is an irresistible mix of crafts, magic, humor, and adventure that will have girls hooked on reading!




Creative Magic


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Hello traveller! Are you a writer? An illustrator? A musician? Or maybe you want to be a filmmaker, a sculptor, an animator. Whoever you are, if you are a creator then you are in the right place! Let me introduce myself: I am Sera, your Creative Fairy. Even though I am not human, I look like a young girl with long blue hair. I live in a fountain. In other cultures they call me "Muse", "Guardian Angel" or even "Goddess" but you can call me however you want. I am the one that brings you Inspiration. Those creative ideas that you sometimes have and seem to pop up from nowhere? It is me that bring them to you. But there is a big problem. Even though you get inspired ideas from me, you don't seem to trust me. And this makes me sad! So let me ask you some questions: Do you have many creative ideas, but you don't know how to transform them into writings and artworks that sell? Do you think you have a wonderful inner world, but you lack the confidence to show it to the world? Or maybe you lack the inspiration to create authentic works that will make you stand out from an overcrowded market? If you can relate to these questions, then you are in the right place. I can help you! If you are reading this now, it is because you have been searching for me. Searching for your fairy, your muse, your goddess to help you out with your creativity. Look no further, my dear! I am going to guide you through a new world of endless inspiration and creativity. I will help you unleash your Creative Magic, a magic that will make you stand out from the rest of writers and artists. Creative Magic is a different book. Other books about creativity teach you "methods" that only work for the authors that write them, while I will help YOU connect with YOUR own Creative World, so that you become the successful and authentic artist and writer that you always wanted to be. It is your unique journey! I will teach you how to: ★ Get endless inspiration to write, draw and compose your best works ★ Pursue your Highest Creative Goal that you are meant to achieve in life ★ Build a plan to achieve all your creative projects one by one ★ Publish your works and successfully sell your ideas to a lot of people ★ Become a unique and original artist that will stand out from the crowd and succeed And, even more important, you will get a Workbook where you will be able to apply all those principles in real life, from day one! Come with me and let's unleash this wonderful magic that you got inside you, a magic that you will use to create your unique worlds. A magic that will help you create masterpieces that will transform you into a successful artist. Are you ready for the biggest adventure of your life?




Find Your Artistic Voice


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An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence. Bestselling 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 readers 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.




Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish


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Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.




Creative Alchemy


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The artist and creativity guru shares eighty-eight transformative meditations, rituals, and experiments to spark your inner magic in this inspirational guide. The activities in this book are designed to help you shift into the mindset of conscious creation, engaging your mind, body, and spirit in the process. Marlo Johnson combines practical instruction and insightful spiritual guidance to help you reconnect with your infinite creativity. This gem of a book is perfect for anyone looking to break out of old habits and let their genius shine.




Eat, Pray, Love


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The Number One international bestseller, Eat, Pray Love is a journey around the world, a quest for spiritual enlightenment and a story for anyone who has battled with divorce, depression and heartbreak.




DIY Magic


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DIY MAGIC offers a series of reality hacks encompassing self-help, philosophy, psychology, and inspiration, that will help artists, writers, and any creative types find new sources of inspiration. This is a book of magic. This is a book of mind hacks. This is a cookbook for creativity. In DIY Magic, Anthony Alvarado provides readers with a collection of techniques for accessing deeper levels of creative thought—for hacking into their subconscious. From Salvador Dali's spoon technique and ornithomancy (divination by crows), to bibliomancy and using (legal) stimulants, the exercises in this book will help anyone chasing the muse—from artists and musicians, to writers and more—as they tug at the strings of everyday reality and tap into the magic of their own minds.




Everyday Creative


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Upend your personal status quo and reclaim your natural creativity in every single action you take Everyone claims to value creativity, and businesses are clamouring for disruptive thinking and innovation. Yet we often feel creatively stifled at work, because business processes seem to leave no room for real originality. In this climate, it takes a heroic effort to reclaim our status as independent thinkers, to bring meaning and joy to our work lives and to make lasting changes that will bring value to everyone around us. In Everyday Creative, culture and creative leadership expert Mykel Dixon reveals what’s holding us back from our full creative potential and explains how we can reclaim our original, vibrant selves. Is your ability to think differently hindered by an unconscious view that creativity doesn’t belong in the boardroom? It’s an all-too-common mistake, but the truth is, creativity is fundamental for business growth and personal fulfilment. If you want to survive in the digital era, you need to pursue your own creative sensibilities and foster creativity in your team. This book shows that original thinking can shake things up, becoming the source of our competitive advantage and a key driver of sustainable success. Recognise your own unconventional talent and creative potential Transform yourself into a more vibrant and resilient human being ready to lead the world in the fourth industrial revolution Cultivate dynamic team environments where people feel safe to explore dangerous ideas Instigate a high-level cultural and strategic pivot toward more creativity in your company Everyday Creative is about creative leadership and the courage to seek, nurture and liberate original thinking. Read this book to learn how to make the essential skill of creativity accessible to all people, regardless of role, title or department.




Absolute Magic


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