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Educating oneself in all aspects of marketing is a necessity for any emerging or established artist. In this new book, artists will be taught to think about innovative and genre-specific marketing venues that they otherwise never would have explored.Names and websites of prominent and established art world professionals in a variety of venues are noted. Advance tax issues that will help artists save money are addressed, as well as advertising venues and direct mail innovations. Exposing your artwork online is discussed in detail, including how to develop a profitable and respectful website. Detailed information on how to approach a gallery owner and how to find a rep is also included. Information on art retreats and workshops is covered.Several prominent art world professionals have added their two cents in a variety of articles throughout the chapters, giving direct insight into how art professionals think and work. If you are a working, professional, exhibiting artist, you can't pass up this book, which will take you to new levels in your career.

Shouldn’t your boat’s name look as distinctive as your boat? A well-chosen and well-designed name on a transom or topsides is the finishing touch and creates the ultimate first impression for any boat. Your boat’s name is the single most highly visible clue to your nautical interests and sensibilities. Whether the name is whimsical (Y-Knot), classical (Terpsichore), irreverent (Aquaholic), mythical (Valkyrie), sly (For Sail), romantic (Wayfarer), or full of attitude (Bite Me), it won’t communicate your message without an effective design. Choose the lettering and graphic style that best expresses your boating aspirations and personality. Communicate your choices to a letterer, vinyl lettering shop, or a designer. Browse 1, 500 boat names and explore resources for expanded research. Take a visual tour through the history of boat naming and across a seascape of boat transoms and topsides. Work with hand-painted, gold-leaf, vinyl or lighted display lettering.

Thirty million presentations will be given today. Millions will fail. Millions more will be received with yawns. A rare few will establish the most profound connection, in which presenter and audience understand each other perfectly…discover common ground… and, together, decide to act.   In this fully updated edition, Jerry Weissman, the world’s #1 presentation consultant, shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences...and move them to action! He teaches presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all and tell compelling stories that focus on what’s in it for the audience.   Weissman’s techniques have proven themselves with billions of dollars on the line. Thousands of his elite clients have already mastered them. Now it’s your turn!   •   What you must do to tell your story      Focus before Flow: identifying your real goals and message   •   The power of the WIIFY: What’s In It For You      Staying focused on what your audience really wants   •   Capture your audience in 90 seconds… and never let go!      Opening Gambits and compelling linkages   •   Master the art of online Web conferencing      Connecting with your invisible audience   •   From brainstorming through delivery      Crafting the Power Presentation, one step at a time   Named by FORTUNE Magazine as a "Must-Read"   "Jerry Weissman makes the challenge of producing and delivering effective presentations delightfully simple. Read it and benefit!" Tim Koogle, Founding CEO, Yahoo!   “A great read for all of us who have ever struggled with any aspect of our public speaking skills. Presenting to Win contains the same timeless techniques that helped me [18] years ago.” Jeff Raikes, former President, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft Corporation, and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation   “Jerry is The Man when it comes to making great pitches. If your pitch doesn’t get a whole lot better after reading this book, something is wrong with you.” Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman, Garage Technology Ventures, and bestselling author of The Art of the Start   “Presenting to Win is the shortest path to applause for any presenter. It will be your bible for the PowerPoint Age. It’s loaded with easy actions and real examples that really work. I’ve used them. I know.” Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit      

What really is in a name? What does that mean for your baby?Astrologist and nameology expert Norma J. Watts helps every expecting parent explore those questions. By analyzing names using numerology, Watts has crafted a comprehensive guide to using a name's letters to unlock hidden meaning. Watts instructs readers in the tools of nameology, using famous names such as Martha Stewart, Martin Luther King, and Madonna to further explain personality traits. An A-Z quick reference guide of names along with a chapter on converting names to numbers aids in interpreting uncommon names or those not found in the book.Offering insight for those who want to look past the obvious and explore deeper meaning, The Art of Baby Nameology gives expectant parents a way to preview the personalities associated with names they are considering.

Your Other Names is a collection of inspirational poetry from Tara Sophia Mohr, paired with art by photographers Tracey Clark, Susannah Conway, and Christa Gallopoulos. "Tara Sophia Mohr’s prayer-like poems hold up a mirror to our best selves. In these poems we remember who we are: radiant, creative beings who craft our own paths – together. The deeply felt meditations combined with the live language plus Mohr’s refusal to settle for easy truisms will engage poetry lovers and spiritual seekers alike. Your Other Names is where Rumi meets Jane Hirshfield." - Jeffrey Davis, author, The Journey from the Center to the Page "I love Tara's poetry. It's smooth and weighty, like a sea-polished stone, as well as fresh, penetrating, lyrical, and profound." - Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author, Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom "Tara's poetry is magic. Her words will revive your heart when you think it least possible, reminding you that joy, solace, and hope are not empty platitudes but in you, coming alive, even as you read. These wise valentines will call you out of the slough of self-doubt, overwhelm, and dullness, back into full beautiful life you are meant to live." - Jennifer Louden, author The Women's Comfort Book "Tara Sophia Mohr's poetry accomplishes the most important mission of all forms of art: she reminds us that we are all one, and then speaks directly to each heart. Her whispers remind us of our own luminous presence: 'Don’t forget your true name: ...Strong cauldron for the feast of light.' " -Elena Brower, Founder, Virayoga and Art of Attention “I love Tara’s poetry. She reminds us we are part of a world far bigger than ourselves and that truly living requires we slow down to the rhythm of the natural world. Her words unblock the dam to the quiet river inside that still flows beneath the activity of our busy minds and lives.” -- Gail Larsen, Founder, Real Speaking®, and author, Transformational Speaking: If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story

Create a Personal Brand for YOU that sells your skills to a market wrought with competition and an ever decreasing number of available jobs. Get a job when others are not. Big companies understand the importance and value of a brand. They develop it, focus on it, pour resources into the marketing and advertising of it, and they reap the benefits of a well developed and advertised brand. Think about Nike, General Electric, Quaker, Sony, and Apple just to name a few. What would it take for you to thrive- not just survive the changing times? The world is evolving. Understanding the importance of building a personal brand is a vital step to not only surviving (layoffs, cutbacks, reductions in force, restructures, buy outs, bosses that don’t like you) but thriving (promotions, new opportunities, pay raises, new responsibilities, and a job you love). In the pages of this book, you will get a boost at creating your own personal brand. You will be inspired and motivated with suggestions and ideas that will move you in a positive forward motion. This book will give what you need to create a list of ‘To Dos’ that when done in easy steps will walk you towards increased profitability and success.

Thirty million presentations will be given today. Millions will fail. Millions more will be received with yawns. A rare few will establish the most profound connection, in which presenter and audience understand each other perfectly…discover common ground… and, together, decide to act.   In this fully updated edition, Jerry Weissman, the world’s #1 presentation consultant, shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences...and move them to action! He teaches presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all and tell compelling stories that focus on what’s in it for the audience.   Weissman’s techniques have proven themselves with billions of dollars on the line. Thousands of his elite clients have already mastered them. Now it’s your turn!   •   What you must do to tell your story      Focus before Flow: identifying your real goals and message   •   The power of the WIIFY: What’s In It For You      Staying focused on what your audience really wants   •   Capture your audience in 90 seconds… and never let go!      Opening Gambits and compelling linkages   •   Master the art of online Web conferencing      Connecting with your invisible audience   •   From brainstorming through delivery      Crafting the Power Presentation, one step at a time   Named by FORTUNE Magazine as a "Must-Read"   "Jerry Weissman makes the challenge of producing and delivering effective presentations delightfully simple. Read it and benefit!" Tim Koogle, Founding CEO, Yahoo!   “A great read for all of us who have ever struggled with any aspect of our public speaking skills. Presenting to Win contains the same timeless techniques that helped me [18] years ago.” Jeff Raikes, former President, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft Corporation, and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation   “Jerry is The Man when it comes to making great pitches. If your pitch doesn’t get a whole lot better after reading this book, something is wrong with you.” Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman, Garage Technology Ventures, and bestselling author of The Art of the Start   “Presenting to Win is the shortest path to applause for any presenter. It will be your bible for the PowerPoint Age. It’s loaded with easy actions and real examples that really work. I’ve used them. I know.” Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit      

Have you ever wanted to write a thank-you note and suffered writer's block? Considered penning a passionate letter to your beloved, but had no idea where to begin? Needed to send a sympathy message, but couldn't find the right words? Fear not. Professional letter writer Samara O'Shea is here to spark your creativity and answer all your letter-writing questions in this charming guide. For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation—for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post. For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper—or fingertips to keyboard—how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.

CSS-based design doesn't need to be boring. The Art & Science of CSS brings together a talented collection of designers who will show you how to take the building blocks of your web site's design (such as headings, navigation, forms, and more) and bring them to life with fully standards-compliant CSS. This full color book helps you to design web sites that not only work well across all browsers, are easy to maintain, and are highly accessible, but are also visually stunning.Create truly attention-grabbing headings. Discover multiple ways to present images effectively. Use background images to give your site zest. Build usable and attractive navigation. Design forms that are stylish and functional. Learn how to break away from the square box gclich. Create funky tables. And lots moreFrom the PublisherJonathan Snook, Steve Smith, Jina Bolton, Cameron Adams, and David Johnson, five of the biggest names in CSS design have joined forces to bring you The Art & Science Of CSS. Beautifully presented in full color, this book will teach you how to apply innovative CSS-based techniques to create visually stunning headings, forms, menus, navigation, backgrounds, and much more... Using The Art & Science Of CSS, you'll see just how easy it is to unleash your creative talents and design inspirational web sites with CSS. All designs in this book are visually appealing and inspiring. The CSS code used to create each of the components is included and guaranteed to be simple, efficient and cross-browser compatible. Among its many treasures, this book will show you how to:Format calendars, menus and table of contents using CSS Create horizontal, vertical and tab-based navigation systems using CSS Create rounded corners using CSS Design stylish Website headings Put together funky & artistic Website backgrounds Use CSS to render blockquotes, dates and lists in a visually appealing manner All designs in this book are visually appealing and inspiring. The code CSS code used to create each of the components is provided and is guaranteed to be simple, efficient and cross-browser compatible.Who Should Read This Book?This book is ideal for anyone who wants to gain the practical skills involved in using CSS to make attractive web sites, especially if you're not the type who likes to learn by memorizing a formal specification and then trying to work out which browsers implemented it completely (does anyone enjoy reading specifications?). The only knowledge you'll need to have is some familiarity with HTML. This book will give designers the skills they need to implement their ideas, and provides developers with creative inspiration through practical examples.

Make your own mystical perfumes! The author, a cosmically illumined physician, made perfumes based upon the biblical formula mentioned in Exodus 30:34. There it tells exactly what plants to use and how much to use from each plant. This manuscript, originally published in the late 1960's, has been eagerly sought after in vain by alchemical students because it has never been published until now. The many perfumes this book describes, can be used for all kinds of medicinal, psychic, and every-day uses. The story of the author and her successes in bringing these ancient formulas to light is as fascinating as the ingredients to her perfumes. The author sold her perfumes only at cost even though she refused a substantial fortune to commercialize them through a prominent company. She was interviewed in magazines, on television, radio, and gave lectures. In 1969 she was selected as one of the "Two Thousand Women of Achievement." Also included in the book is the name and address of where you can purchase Dr. Lynne's perfumes! These perfumes work! Be one of the first to make your own perfumes and see what they can do for you!

Make your own mystical perfumes! The author, a cosmically illumined physician, made perfumes based upon the biblical formula mentioned in Exodus 30:34. There it tells exactly what plants to use and how much to use from each plant. This manuscript, originally published in the late 1960's, has been eagerly sought after in vain by alchemical students because it has never been published until now. The many perfumes this book describes, can be used for all kinds of medicinal, psychic, and every-day uses. The story of the author and her successes in bringing these ancient formulas to light is as fascinating as the ingredients to her perfumes. The author sold her perfumes only at cost even though she refused a substantial fortune to commercialize them through a prominent company. She was interviewed in magazines, on television, radio, and gave lectures. In 1969 she was selected as one of the "Two Thousand Women of Achievement." Also included in the book is the name and address of where you can purchase Dr. Lynne's perfumes! These perfumes work! Be one of the first to make your own perfumes and see what they can do for you!

Have you ever wanted to write a thank-you note and suffered writer's block? Considered penning a passionate letter to your beloved, but had no idea where to begin? Needed to send a sympathy message, but couldn't find the right words? Fear not. Professional letter writer Samara O'Shea is here to spark your creativity and answer all your letter-writing questions in this charming guide. For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation—for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post. For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper—or fingertips to keyboard—how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.

When it comes time to make important decisions in our lives, it is very human to want to feel that the decisions we are making are good. When we approach decisionmaking as a spiritual practice, we are recognizing that we need the aid of the wise and loving Spirit whose Light exceeds our own. This is the practice of spiritual discernment, the traditional religious name for listening and attending to God's guidance. While traditional religious language speaks of finding "God's will, " the approach in this book is that we are active participants, co-creators with the Divine in shaping our lives. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years of experience as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision-making: Willingness--being open to God's wisdom and love Attentiveness--noticing what is true, discerning the path right for us Responsiveness--taking steps forward as the way becomes clear With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows us how to weave these themes together so that they strengthen our decision-making process and help us find our path. Each chapter is enriched by detailed and practical spiritual exercises, which serve as tools for our process of decision-making. An appendix includes a guide for using this book in groups, with reading assignments, practices and meditations for each session.

Have you ever wanted to write a thank-you note and suffered writer's block? Considered penning a passionate letter to your beloved, but had no idea where to begin? Needed to send a sympathy message, but couldn't find the right words? Fear not. Professional letter writer Samara O'Shea is here to spark your creativity and answer all your letter-writing questions in this charming guide. For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation—for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post. For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper—or fingertips to keyboard—how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.

Make your own mystical perfumes! The author, a cosmically illumined physician, made perfumes based upon the biblical formula mentioned in Exodus 30:34. There it tells exactly what plants to use and how much to use from each plant. This manuscript, originally published in the late 1960's, has been eagerly sought after in vain by alchemical students because it has never been published until now. The many perfumes this book describes, can be used for all kinds of medicinal, psychic, and every-day uses. The story of the author and her successes in bringing these ancient formulas to light is as fascinating as the ingredients to her perfumes. The author sold her perfumes only at cost even though she refused a substantial fortune to commercialize them through a prominent company. She was interviewed in magazines, on television, radio, and gave lectures. In 1969 she was selected as one of the "Two Thousand Women of Achievement." Also included in the book is the name and address of where you can purchase Dr. Lynne's perfumes! These perfumes work! Be one of the first to make your own perfumes and see what they can do for you!

Anyone can master the fundamentals of game design - no technological expertise is necessary. The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses shows that the same basic principles of psychology that work for board games, card games and athletic games also are the keys to making top-quality videogames. Good game design happens when you view your game from many different perspectives, or lenses. While touring through the unusual territory that is game design, this book gives the reader one hundred of these lenses - one hundred sets of insightful questions to ask yourself that will help make your game better. These lenses are gathered from fields as diverse as psychology, architecture, music, visual design, film, software engineering, theme park design, mathematics, writing, puzzle design, and anthropology. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired to become a better game designer - and will understand how to do it. * Jesse Schell is a highly recognizable name within the game industry - he is the former chair of the International Game Developer's Association, and has designed many successful games, including Disney's award-winning Toontown Online. * The book's design methodology was developed at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center, co-founded by Dr. Randy Pausch of "Last Lecture" fame. * 100 'lenses' are scattered throughout the book. These are boxed sets of questions, each a different way of seeing a game that will inspire the creative process.* 500 pages of detailed, practical instruction on creating world-class games that will be played again and again.* Winner of Game Developer's 2008 Front Line Award in the book category

Here is a crystal-clear reference guide to the science and art of numerology, including each number's corresponding color, flower, musical note and instrument, food, gem, crystal, state, city, planet, and compatible and incompatible numbers. Using Dodge's step-by-step instructions and simple worksheets, you will learn how to use your name and birthdate to calculate the personal numbers that reveal your motivations, marriage and job opportunities, self-image, destiny and life purpose, personal year, month and day numbers, and more -- plus an in-depth analysis of the all-important challenge number, the indicator of hidden talents and the key to personal growth and success. Simple, fun, and brimming with insights, here is today's most authoritative manual on numerology by the nations foremost expert.

When it comes time to make important decisions in our lives, it is very human to want to feel that the decisions we are making are good. When we approach decisionmaking as a spiritual practice, we are recognizing that we need the aid of the wise and loving Spirit whose Light exceeds our own. This is the practice of spiritual discernment, the traditional religious name for listening and attending to God's guidance. While traditional religious language speaks of finding "God's will, " the approach in this book is that we are active participants, co-creators with the Divine in shaping our lives. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years of experience as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision-making: Willingness--being open to God's wisdom and love Attentiveness--noticing what is true, discerning the path right for us Responsiveness--taking steps forward as the way becomes clear With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows us how to weave these themes together so that they strengthen our decision-making process and help us find our path. Each chapter is enriched by detailed and practical spiritual exercises, which serve as tools for our process of decision-making. An appendix includes a guide for using this book in groups, with reading assignments, practices and meditations for each session.

Artist and Craftsman As a Christian novelist, you're both. You know the soaring creativity of the Creator and the serious discipline of the artisan. And you feel the impulse to excel in each. So grab a steaming mug of your favorite hot drink and come learn the art and craft of Christian fiction from one of its master teachers. You'll learn: »» How to find your story amidst all your ideas »» How to bring your characters onstage the first time »» How to convert your telling into showing »» How to handle profane characters in Christian fiction »» How to use the dumb puppet trick »» How to write for the (approving) audience of One The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction is the complete school of fiction from Jeff Gerke, popular writer's conference teacher, professional book doctor, and Christian novelist. It includes and expands upon his influential Fiction Writing Tip of the Week column at WhereTheMapEnds.com. ** Christy Award-winning editor Jeff Gerke entered the Christian fiction publishing industry as a novelist. Under the pen name Jefferson Scott, Jeff has had six of his Christian novels published. He has served on the editorial staff of Multnomah, Strang Communications, and NavPress. Novels that Jeff has edited or acquired have won multiple Book of the Year awards. He is the founder and publisher of Marcher Lord Press.

Filled with a great deal of practical information, this little guide can teach you all the ins and outs of selling your arts and crafts. The Basic Guide shows you how to find buyers; price your work; succeed at craft shows; sell to stores, galleries, trade shows, and corporations; build a mail-order business; deal with basic business and financial considerations; and use promotional materials. It even tells you what to do if you've followed all this good advice and your work still isn't selling. The appendices list names and addresses of organizations, buyers' directories, craft-fair guides, display suppliers, and more. Venues that are not often covered in other books on the subject are explored here, such as selling at home parties or to interior designers, teaching crafts workshops, or opening your own crafts gallery.

Any name is magickal if it's the right name for the person, animal, character, object, group, or event. How do you know if it is the "right" name? By examining the elements it's composed of: number value, astrological correspondences, mythological associations, historical significance, spiritual implications, origin, and meaning. Each of these components contributes its own energy and vibrations to a name. Your Magickal Name is an indispensable guide that covers all the naming basics, including: * Reasons for choosing a magickal name. * Customs and rituals associated with naming. * The folklore of the mysterious powers attributed to names. * How to create original names. * Methods for discovering the most appropriate name. * How to use the science of numerology, the art of astrology, and the mythology associated with the names of popular goddesses and gods to help you find the perfect name every time. * And much more.

Here is a crystal-clear reference guide to the science and art of numerology, including each number's corresponding color, flower, musical note and instrument, food, gem, crystal, state, city, planet, and compatible and incompatible numbers. Using Dodge's step-by-step instructions and simple worksheets, you will learn how to use your name and birthdate to calculate the personal numbers that reveal your motivations, marriage and job opportunities, self-image, destiny and life purpose, personal year, month and day numbers, and more -- plus an in-depth analysis of the all-important challenge number, the indicator of hidden talents and the key to personal growth and success. Simple, fun, and brimming with insights, here is today's most authoritative manual on numerology by the nations foremost expert.

In 2007 the sale of naming rights brought an estimated $4 billion in revenue to the nonprofit sectorWhat slice of the pie did your organization enjoy?From transformational gifts to naming traditions to pricing strategies for capital campaigns, Naming Rights offers you a vivid collection of contemporary information that your organization can use today.Can your development team quickly pull together an accurate benchmark report?Learn how to benchmark and compete with peer organizations for buildings, spaces, and named endowments. Setting the ask amounts for your naming opportunities is critical to closing the deal.Are you ready?Selling naming rights helps to boost brand name recognition in fundraising campaigns. Learn what's going on with naming rights in higher education, health care, arts and culture organizations, and a wide range of other nonprofits. Twenty-year research expert Terry Burton fills this book with practical examples that peel away the layers of complexity and offers you a handbook that exemplifies thought leadership, creativity, and innovation.Stay on the cutting edge of emerging trends. Turn naming opportunities into named gifts. Add dollars to your bottom line. Naming Rights shows you how.

Filled with a great deal of practical information, this little guide can teach you all the ins and outs of selling your arts and crafts. The Basic Guide shows you how to find buyers; price your work; succeed at craft shows; sell to stores, galleries, trade shows, and corporations; build a mail-order business; deal with basic business and financial considerations; and use promotional materials. It even tells you what to do if you've followed all this good advice and your work still isn't selling. The appendices list names and addresses of organizations, buyers' directories, craft-fair guides, display suppliers, and more. Venues that are not often covered in other books on the subject are explored here, such as selling at home parties or to interior designers, teaching crafts workshops, or opening your own crafts gallery.

Have you ever dreamed of having your own red carpet moment? Or wondered how to emulate the effortlessly chic style of the most photographed trendsetters? Or wished you could master the art of all things glamorous? In STYLE A TO ZOE, Hollywood's hottest celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, shares her insider tips in this essential guide to the art of a fashionable, behind-the velvet-rope lifestyle. With an eye toward living the luxe life, even if it's on a dime, Zoe zeroes in on the must-have accessories and wardrobe staples for all occasions, when to splurge and save on handbags and heels, how to decorate, entertain, and travel in style. From award shows to advertising campaigns, Zoe is the go-to force among A-list actresses, fashion houses, beauty firms, and magazine editors. Now she offers full access to the style secrets that skyrocketed her famous clients to the top of best-dressed lists worldwide. With the help of some of fashion's biggest names-including Michael Kors, Donatella Versace, and Diane von Furstenberg-Zoe shares her invaluable insights on:Mastering red carpet moments in your own lifeDeveloping a style for work or play that's unstudied and glamorousPersonalizing your own modern look by referencing your favorite style icons and vintage clothesThe importance of the "wow" piece-and how to choose one right for youThrowing a chic dinner party and creating a luxuriously cozy living spacePacking and traveling like a jet-setterEnjoying every day, living it up in style.

Artist and Craftsman As a Christian novelist, you're both. You know the soaring creativity of the Creator and the serious discipline of the artisan. And you feel the impulse to excel in each. So grab a steaming mug of your favorite hot drink and come learn the art and craft of Christian fiction from one of its master teachers. You'll learn: »» How to find your story amidst all your ideas »» How to bring your characters onstage the first time »» How to convert your telling into showing »» How to handle profane characters in Christian fiction »» How to use the dumb puppet trick »» How to write for the (approving) audience of One The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction is the complete school of fiction from Jeff Gerke, popular writer's conference teacher, professional book doctor, and Christian novelist. It includes and expands upon his influential Fiction Writing Tip of the Week column at WhereTheMapEnds.com. ** Christy Award-winning editor Jeff Gerke entered the Christian fiction publishing industry as a novelist. Under the pen name Jefferson Scott, Jeff has had six of his Christian novels published. He has served on the editorial staff of Multnomah, Strang Communications, and NavPress. Novels that Jeff has edited or acquired have won multiple Book of the Year awards. He is the founder and publisher of Marcher Lord Press.

Enter the world of numerology, the ancient science dating back to the time of Pythagoras and the ancient Sumerians. The numerical interpretation of names and birth dates offers a deep and insightful look into the wisdom, intelligence, talents and lessons written into your name. Michael John Fierro has been specializing in numerology since 1984. Through private client readings and detailed lectures on the subject, as well as numerous radio appearances, Michael has aided many on their quest for personal knowledge. Now through his new book, he introduces you to the art of numbers and provides you with the tools to interpret your own name, and those of the people around you.

Source Art in the World : How Your Authentic Creativity Heals The Planet is the long-awaited sequel to author Aviva Gold’s famed “Painting From The Source: Awakening The Artist’s Soul In Everyone” (Harper Collins, 1998), a guide to expressing the soul’s essence with simple tempera paint and paper. “Source Art In The World” takes the reader to the next level, by inspiring the reader to not only seek out the artist within — whether it be painter, writer, filmmaker, musician, dancer, poet, or any other creative path — but to bring that creativity into the world and to inspire others to do so as well, not just for the sake of inner well-being, but for the well-being of the planet that we all share. “Source Art” is an essential read for anyone interested in how and why authentic creativity can re-enchant and heal our ailing world, and why everyone must participate. It is a call for art activism as a catalyst for cultural transformation. This handbook for radical arts activism includes instruction for leading groups, eco-creative workshops and numerous other practical applications. The digital companion version is supplemented with over 70 links to illustrative web sites, definitions and videos. www.PaintingFromTheSource.com ENDORSEMENTS: "Aviva Gold believes conscious evolution can be sparked by an outpouring of creativity and her book and work are an important piece of the trans-formative fabric of the human imagination. Whether you are a practicing or a self-repressed artist in waiting, you are invited to play your part in the art revolution by reading her book." -Jeff Hunter, New Paradigm Press "Here is the manifesto for joyous creative change the world has been waiting for. Aviva leads us into the future fearlessly as only a fully wild woman can, paintbrush aloft, chanting and dancing. She is a worthy guide as we paint the new world into being." -Pat B. Allen, “Art is a Way of Knowing”

Here, for the first time, is a showcase presentation of the best of the art from the legendary Hanna-Barbera studio. The Hanna-Barbera Treasury celebrates the legacy of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera through more than five decades of rare drawings, storyboards, concept art, and memorabilia from studio archives and private collections. It includes more than 24 removable artifacts and facsimile reproductions, as well as photographs, sketches, comic book covers, brochures, and posters. Vintage art, rare merchandising images, retro product packages, and archival newspaper and magazine ads transport the reader back in time to an era when a brave new medium invaded our living rooms to create a new art form: the prime-time family cartoon. In a world flooded by rapidly changing images, few are able to maintain the appeal that has defined the characters of Hanna-Barbera for more than 50 years. Since first joining forces as a pair of young animators, Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera won the hearts of more than three generations. The duo won seven Academy awards at MGM during the golden age of the Hollywood cartoon, and still, decades later, their best-loved characters, having made their debut in television's early days, are household names. Today, it is not uncommon for three generations to share the joy of Hanna-Barbera's creations, including such classics as Huckleberry Hound, Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Jonny Quest, Magilla Gorilla, Top Cat, and Space Ghost. Written by animation historian Jerry Beck, The Hanna-Barbera Treasury will be eagerly sought by those who grew up with these characters as well as a new generation of cartoon fans.