In A Critique of Creative Shari‘ah Compliance in the Islamic Finance Industry Ahmad Alkhamees provides a sustained analysis of the gap between the theory and practise of Islamic finance, and suggests
The greatest creators in human historyfrom Mozart to Meryl Streep, Jackson Pollock to Jay-Zdon’t just have talentthey also understand their motivations for pursuing art.Just Your Type helps artists do
When Living and Sustaining a Creative Life was published in 2013, it became an immediate sensation. Edited by Sharon Louden, the book brought together forty essays by working artists, each sharing the
Michael was Diagnosed in 2001 with Multiple Sclerosis after a lesion was found covering six vertebrae in his lower spine. Told he would probably be unable to walk in a few years, Michael embarked on a
The Creative Self is a collection of essays that synthesize, analyze, and discuss key theories, studies, and new ideas about the creative self-beliefs. It untangles the interrelated constructs of crea
In the 1970s, the city of Genoa in northern Italy was suffering the economic decline and the despondency common to industrial centers of the Western world at that time. Deindustrialization made Genoa
Finding the creativity in the journey through dementia is a challenge millions of people face: One in three Americans knows someone with the disease. This practical book offers caregivers hands-on ide
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
The crashing sound of waves on the shore, shells beneath your feet, a variety of sea life skimming through the deep blue.Creative Mindfulness: Seas of Serenity brings you calming, travel-sized outline
Paint, Stitch, Play!In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter,
An inspiration-sparking look at creativity, featuring brief examples of artists, writers, and innovators who have broken the mold.In succinct and engaging entries, Rod Judkins, a lecturer at the world
In spite of its widespread use within criminology, the term a€?criminological imaginationa€?, as derived from C. Wright Millsa€? classic The Sociological Imagination, has yet to be fully developed and
Dragonolia is a storybook with a difference. Discover 14 charming tales, where each one is intertwined with an exciting craft project enabling the reader to relive the amazing adventures of Sir Richar
Calling all you artists, crafters, makers and designers - you have a gift! You know what makes a great product. Now you need to turn your vision into money. The Creative Entrepreneur is the ultimate g
Exactly what the hundreds of thousands of readers inspired by Austin Kleon need—an interactive journal and all-in-one logbook to get those creative juices flowing and keep a record of ideas and discov
This book provides the first sustained critical exploration, and celebration, of the relationship between Geography and the contemporary Visual Arts. With the growth of research in the Geohumanities a
Educators and education policy has increasingly acknowledged the value of creativity and creative approaches to education in particular. However, despite the recommendation that teachers adopt creativ
Strike the ideal balance between art and analytics with strategies for the modern marketing paradigmThe Digital Marketing Divide sparks a discussion on the value of marketing decisions made from a pla
Writing was the central passion of Emerson’s life. While his thoughts on the craft are well developed in “The Poet,” “The American Scholar,”Nature, “Goethe,” and “Persian Poetry,” less well known are
Students drop out of universities in large numbers, many graduate to jobs that do not require a degree and a large number learn little at university, whilst graduate salaries have shrunk over time and
Contemporary Indian Dance, now available in paperback, delineates a new language of dance - multi-layered and multi-vocal - in India and the diaspora. This language unfolds at the intersection of clas
Home gardeners know the key elements to a well-designed garden: perennials that bloom year after year, annuals that add a burst of color, and bulbs that guarantee spring flowers. But what about shrubs
How do you make mathematics relevant and exciting to young children? How can mathematics and literacy be combined in a meaningful way? How can stories inspire the teaching and learning of mathematics?
How do you make mathematics relevant and exciting to young children? How can mathematics and literacy be combined in a meaningful way? How can stories inspire the teaching and learning of mathematics?
In The Art of LEGOR Design, former LEGO Group designer Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium, revealing rarely-known and creative ways to build impressive models with LEGO. From effectiv
Leadership is about creating opportunities for individuals and teams in order to cultivate innovation at all levels of an organization. The only way to shape purposeful, meaningful and successful futu
Accessible and engaging, this unique text offers concrete, practice strategies for critical and creative thinking and includes many opportunities for practicing these fundamental skills. The Art
This collection of essays is the first extensive exploration of the history and practice of teaching creative writing as a distinct discipline in Ireland. The volume presents insights and contribution
