Hill, Z. B

Looks at music, its creation, history, and business, as well as how to become a musician.

We all feel sad sometimes. Maybe your best friend moved away. Maybe you failed to do as well as you had hoped at something. Maybe it's just one of those gray days when everything seems sad! Those sad feelings come from chemical reactions inside your brain. Find out what triggers sadness and why. Discover how you can cope with sadness.

Romantic attraction has a powerful effect on our bodies and brains. It floods us with chemicals designed to make us connect with other people in a very special way. They are opportunities to get to know others--and at the same time, learn about ourselves. They teach us to see outside ourselves. They can build our self-esteem and confidence.

Envy and jealousy are both unpleasant emotions. They're also perfectly normal human emotions. Scientists tell us that all our emotions trigger responses inside our bodies and minds. We may need to make some changes. We don't have to let these feelings control us and make us miserable! Instead, we can learn from them--and take action.

Discover the path to self-confidence and optimism. Optimists are people who believe that the world is basically a good place where good things happen more often than not. People who are optimistic and self-confident feel happier in general. Researchers have found that there are things you can do to make yourself more optimistic and self-confident.

Discover how you can use loneliness to improve your life. Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Sometimes the feeling comes from being truly alone, but it has more to do with feeling alone, unconnected to other human beings. No one likes to feel lonely, but researchers have found that loneliness can actually help us to be better people.

Looks at painting, its creation, history, and business, as well as how to become a painter.

Discusses the business of selling art, often in art galleries or at art festivals.

Have you ever been inspired to create your own movies? Whether it's the biggest blockbuster movie or a small documentary, many people make a living creating amazing films. Discover the world of film making, including the business behind both Hollywood hits and small films. Learn how you can get started on a career behind the camera!.

While many people love to laugh at their favorite comedians, few people know about the business behind the laughs. A willingness for risk-taking in presenting yourself to an audience and being open to judgment and feedback, along with writing and performance style are required to pursue this art form.