The Creative Connection

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life“A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst communicators you know into some of the best.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Hidden PotentialONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE SABEW BEST IN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDCome inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden la

"IDEO founder and Stanford d.school creator David Kelley and his brother Tom Kelley, IDEO partner and the author of the bestselling The Art of Innovation, have written a powerful and compelling book o

A Discover Magazine Best Book of 2012An O, The Oprah Magazine “Summer Reading” PickFinalist, 2013 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksDo animals overeat? Get breast cancer? Have

Master composition and design to take your photos from okay to wow ??You already own the most important photography tool—your creative eye. With this book, you’ll learn how classic design and composit

Examines the diaries of famous writers, including Marjory Fleming, Sonya Tolstoy, Anais Nin, and May Sarton, and shows how these writers have used the diary

A funny, fiercely intelligent and moving collection exploring marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition—including a story that revisits the main character from Curtis Sittenfeld’s iconic novel Prep—from the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible and Romantic Comedy.In her second story collection, Sittenfeld shows why she’s as beloved for her short fiction as she is for her novels. In these dazzling stories, she conjures up characters so real that they seem like old friends, laying bare the moments when their long held beliefs are overturned.In “The Patron Saints of Middle Age,” a woman visits two friends she hasn’t seen since her divorce. In “A for Alone,” a married middle-aged artist embarks on a creative project intended to disprove the so-called Mike Pence Rule, which suggests that women and men can’t spend time alone without lusting after each other. And in “Lost but Not Forgotten,” Sittenfeld gives readers of her novel, Prep, a window into the world of her beloved c

In hardcover for the first time, this 10th anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword, discussion guides, and a creative journal.For over a decade, B

What if writer's block became your most precious teacher? An empowering new process for writers who struggle with the seemingly insurmountable middle of a project, from the author ofWriting Begins wit

Brilliant solutions for making packed meals that are as inventive as they are convenient.Whether you’re planning a picnic in the park, taking lunch on the plane, making a bag for the

Libertine is an invitation into Johnson Hartig’s world, as the designer shares images of his eccentric and whimsical fashion designs, inspirational references, and his captivatingly eclectic interiors

The theory and practice of creativity—culled from the lifetime of experiences of an esteemed art educator/therapist. With proven techniques he's discovered for jump-starting the creative process.There

"At long last, the definitive cookbook for recipes to make using the spiralizer.The spiralizer is a countertop tool that turns vegetables and fruits into noodles. It has completely revolutionized the

Presents ideas for decorating boys' and girls' rooms that are tailored to the individual interests of children, featuring various themes, patterns, display and storage options, and even outdoor play a

Wild Kingdom meets Sex and the City in this scientific perspective on dating and relationships.A specialist in animal behavior compares the courtship rituals and mating behaviors of animals to their h

Creative Yoga for Children offers a simple, ready-to-teach Montessori-based yoga program for children age twelve and under. Following age-appropriate classroom themes, the book's forty detailed, one-h

"Engrossing, exciting [...] This book compels us to rethink our approaches to economics ..." —Literary Review of Canada"Thought-provoking and creative" — Julie Nelson, author of Beyond Economic Man: F

"Engrossing, exciting [...] This book compels us to rethink our approaches to economics ..." —Literary Review of Canada"Thought-provoking and creative [...]" —Julie Nelson, author of Beyond Economic M

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind The Sketchbook Challenge are here to help. Imagine a suppo

They’re easy. They’re silly. They’re healthy. They’re clever. They’re artistic. They’re delicious. They’re fun. They’re a great way to start the day. One breakfast at a time, Bill and Claire Wurtzel a

A provocative blend of personal memoir, new science, and philosophical treatise, this book presents a fresh model for healing by rethinking our relationships with one another, the natural world, our b

“I want to put the mystery back into the heart of garden design, where it needs to be. It’s what lures you in through the gate, keeps you moving through the landscape, and fills you with excitement al

You Are Not AloneIn the wake of betrayed intimacy, you may feel nauseated, angry, humiliated, desperate. Why am I not enough for him? Can our marriage be saved–and do I even want to try? Will this unb

You already have the tools to become a gifted writer; what you need is the spark. Harvard creative writing professor and acclaimed author Bret Anthony Johnston brings you an irresistible interactive g

Can't cope? Elope!Admit it. You always thought eloping sounded kind of romantic, right? Too bad everyone expects you to have The Big Wedding -- the kind you always thought you wanted. So now that you'

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks are two of today's foremost relationship experts. Their bestselling book Conscious Loving has already become essential reading for tens of thousands of couples. Now, in The C

Examines ten behavior characteristics in thirteen African American superachievers, including Bill Cosby, Maya Angelou, Colin Powell, and Thurgood Marshall, and compares their background and success wi

Jose Carlos Mariategui is widely considered one of Latin America's greatest Marxist theoreticians and activists and remains nearly unknown in the English-speaking world. This collection of essays is a

Acclaimed by Psychology Today as one of the best books of 1977, this study explores the relationship between therapist and patient, and explains the roots, methods, and aims of Gestalt therapy. Line d

We all know the stereotype of the Jewish mother: needy, hectoring, guilt-inducing. In As You Teach, You Learn, Tablet parenting columnist Marjorie Ingall argues that this stereotype is a misrepresenta

For readers of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and The Power of Habit comes a revelatory, witty guide to a clearer home and a more creative mind. Can a decluttered space fuel a creative

Want to stop losing your car keys? Will a creative idea into existence? Have more productive arguments with your spouse?In Your Daily Brain, the team behind Marbles: The Brain Store, a chain devoted t

Fans of DIY projects and crafts will conquer their fear of failure and create their own masterpieces using this fun and inspiring handbook. Get Crafty. Make Great Stuff. Be Creative! The number one fe

"Working with people to access their creativity through the natural energy of Qigong meditation for more than twenty years gave the two authors a unique perspective on the personal journey of dying an

Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant com

When we drew as children, we never worried about making mistakes—we took risks and trusted ourselves, and had fun in the process. But as we become adults, anxiety steps in: “Am I doing this right?” “W

Thoughtful, poignant, and hilarious personal essays collected by the editors of Creative Nonfiction explore the meanings of Italian-American identity.In the twenty-one nonfiction narratives collected

Learning God’s Word Is Fun for Everyone! Don’t watch the kids’ eyes cloud over by setting a Bible in front of them. Instead, give kids ages four to eighty-four a game, c

Are you a creative person who desperately wants to tell the world about your talents and your art but lacks the time, money, and know-how? Self-Promotion for the Creative Person is full of clever and

The renowned psychic medium andNew York Timesbestselling author ofSignsexplains how our loved ones who have passed continue to communicate with us, steering us to discover our purpose and create lives of meaning, connection, and love.Who am I, really? Why am I here? How can I endure this grief?According to Laura Lynne Jackson, to answer these questions is to live an “illuminated life.”Jackson knows that her psychic gifts are not unique to her. She believes that everyone is capable of perceiving energy, identifying, and interpreting messages sent to us by the Other Side. InGuided, Jackson shows that our loved ones who have passed form our Teams of Light, and that they never stop sharing their wisdom with us. By embracing the connections they reveal, we are put on a path to our best life--a life that Jackson callsilluminated. An illuminated life is one characterized by connectedness and creativity. It is one of alignment with purpose. It is a life of peace and confidence. And it is a lif

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • A radiant new memoir from artist and writer Patti Smith, author of the National Book Award winnerJust KidsA 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. A post–World War II childhood unfolds in a condemned housing complex where we enter the child’s world of the imagination. Smith, the captain of her loyal and beloved sibling army, vanquishes bullies, communes with the king of tortoises, and searches for sacred silver pennies.The most intimate of Smith’s memoirs,Bread of Angelstakes us through her teenage years where the first glimmers of art and romance take hold. Arthur Rimbaud and Bob Dylan emerge as creative role models as she begins to write poetry then lyrics, ultimately merging both into the songs of iconic recordings such asHorses, Wave,andEaster.She leaves it all behind to marry her one true love, Fred Sonic Smith, with whom she creates a life of