The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
by Julia Cameron

From the back cover: The Artist's Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, it's an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Perhaps even more vital in today's cultural climate than when it was first published a decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects on the impact of The Artist's Way and describes her work over the last decade and the deep insights into the creative process she has gained. Now updated, this anniversary edition ushers The Artist's Way into a new century.

Creativity: Understanding Innovation in Problem Solving, Science, Invention, and the Arts
by Robert W. Weisberg

From the back cover: Conventional wisdom holds that creativity is a mysterious quality present in a select few individuals. The rest of us, the common view goes, can only stand in awe of great creative achievements: we could never paint Guernica or devise the structure of the DNA molecule because we lack access to the rarified thoughts and inspirations that bless geniuses like Picasso or Watson and Crick. Presented with this view, today's cognitive psychologists largely differ finding instead that “ordinary” people employ the same creative though processes as the greats. Though used and developed differently by different people, creativity can and should be studied as a positive psychological feature shared by all humans.

The Flash of Brilliance Workbook: The Eight Keys to Discover, Unlock, and Fulfill Your Creative Potential at Work
by William C. Miller

From the back cover: Novel ideas require rich, creative thinking, to be sure. But a true “flash of brilliance” requires more than that – it springs from actively putting your personal values to work, with energy, emotion, and intuition. In today's hyper-competitive work world, this is a premium set of skills. In The Flash of Brilliance Workbook , corporate creativity expert William Miller takes you and your team on a journey to discover the incredible power and joy of this “whole person”

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
by Michael J. Gelb

From the back cover: Genius is made, not born. And human beings are gifted with an almost unlimited potential for learning and creativity. Now you can uncover your own hidden abilities, sharpen your sense, and liberate your unique intelligence – by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci. Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles – the essential elements of genius – from curiositia , the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione , the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power – and awesome wonder – of your own genius, mastering such life-changing abilities as:

• problem solving
• creative thinking
• self-expression
• enjoying the world around you
• goal setting and life balance
• harmonizing body and mind