Art Inspiration

Martin, a junior middle school student, was a restless, street-smart, and playful young boy who liked to joke around. Yet, he was a good-hearted, honest, and kind boy. Martin had one weakness: He was not interested in studying at all, which was the number one headache of his parents and teachers. Nevertheless, Martin was considered a blessed child. God had given him a best partner. It was neither a boy nor a girl. It was a special friend who changed his life.

In a wise, warmhearted memoir that celebrates her extraordinary life and stellar career, Swoosie Kurtz shares just the right combination of personal misadventure and showbiz lore, candidly reflecting on the right choices that empowered her, the wrong choices that enlightened her, and the intimate journey of caring for an aging parent.

Isabel's sister Elena Maria is turning 15, and the Martinez family is planning her quinceañera - at at Uncle Hector's ranch in San Antonio! Everything about San Antonio is awesome (except for my annoying cousin Ricardo)! The Southwestern art is giving me all sorts of ideas for new drawings. But Elena has turned into Quincezilla - you'd think no one has ever turned 15 before - and it's like I'm invisible. It's a good thing there's so much to see and do around here. And you won't believe what I discovered when my cousin and I got stranded in a cave during a thunder and lightning storm!

Jane Austen is one of the most beloved writers in the English literary canon. Her novels changed the landscape of fiction forever, and her writing remains as fresh, entertaining and witty as the day her books were first published. Now, with this illuminating and entertaining new book, you can learn Jane Austen's methods, tips and tricks - and how to live well as a writer. The Jane Austen Writers' Club explores the techniques of plotting and characterisation through to dialogue and suspense.

Albert Espinosa never wanted to write a book about cancer - so he didn’t. Instead, he shares his most touching, funny, tragic, and happy memories in the hopes that others, healthy and sick alike, can draw the same strength and vitality from them.

Gloria Gaynor’s number-one hit single "I Will Survive" debuted in 1978 to overwhelming success. Shortly thereafter, the single went double platinum. Over three decades later, it still strikes a chord among men and women everywhere. Over the years, the disco legend has received thousands of personal messages from adoring fans whose lives have been transformed by this timeless song. Here, she shares 40 of those inspirational, true stories.

In Icons, Wiggins takes the listener on an extraordinarily intimate journey through the sport, presenting key pieces from his never-before-seen collection of memorabilia. Over the course of his illustrious career, he amassed hundreds of items - often gifts from its greatest and most controversial figures. Each reflects an icon, a race or a moment that fundamentally influenced Wiggins on both a personal and professional level.

CLOTHES MORE DEALS presents a concise outline of the art of framing possibility through re-crafting the narrative in our lives beginning with the clothes we put on everyday. Are you tired of wondering why you aren’t getting the results you’re looking for in your life? Then, this book is for you!

Discover America's forgotten sage. This is a new anthology of Elbert Hubbard's most insightful, inspiring, and provocative writings, edited and introduced by Sam Torode. Elbert Hubbard was a philosopher, entrepreneur, and leader of the arts and crafts movement in America. One of the most widely read authors of his day, his work fell into obscurity in the decades after he perished at the outset of WWI. This audiobook aims to bring Elbert Hubbard back into the limelight.

En nuestra agitada vida no dejamos de correr de un lugar a otro, nos bombardean sin descanso con llamadas, mensajes, noticias y publicidad. El resultado es que cada vez estamos más estresados. Amber Hatch muestra un sendero para reconectar con nuestro interior, establecer relaciones más positivas con los demás y mejorar nuestro entorno. La práctica del silencio nos proporciona el espacio y tiempo para desconectar del mundo ruidoso que nos rodea, y nos permite dedicar nuestra atención a lo verdaderamente importante.

Was gibt es Faszinierenderes als einem Genie in die Werkstatt zu schauen? Wir werden sein Können zwar niemals ergründen, doch lohnt es sich durchaus, einmal unter der Lupe genauer hinzuhören...

En nuestra agitada vida no dejamos de correr de un lugar a otro, nos bombardean sin descanso con llamadas, mensajes, noticias y publicidad. El resultado es que cada vez estamos más estresados. Amber Hatch muestra un sendero para reconectar con nuestro interior, establecer relaciones más positivas con los demás y mejorar nuestro entorno. La práctica del silencio nos proporciona el espacio y tiempo para desconectar del mundo ruidoso que nos rodea, y nos permite dedicar nuestra atención a lo verdaderamente importante.

Most look back to quotes of Aristotle, Plato et al. However, founder of Ike Mens Channel and author of Delivered, Isaac Mensah, has been endowed with some quotes of wisdom and has decided to share a few for all worldwide to enjoy their wisdom.

Das Feature beschreibt die Zeit, die Joseph von Eichendorff zusammen mit seinem Bruder Wilhelm in Heidelberg verbracht hat. Von der Reise dorthin...