Gelb, Michael

Examines the creative processes of inventor Thomas Edison, translating them into a comprehensive and easy-to-understand system for succeeding in the business world.

Readers can sharpen their senses and liberate their unique intelligence by following the example a great genius, Leonardo da Vinci.

Presents biographies of ten individuals, each of whom possesses a special "genius" characteristic as identified by the author, and offers advice to readers on how to integrate those characteristics into their own lives to enhance creativity.

Describes a practical approach people can use to apply the essential elements of Leonardo da Vinci's genius to enrich their lives, offering strategies for creative thinking, approaches to self-expression, and techniques for sharpening senses, liberating intelligence, and harmonizing body and mind.

Provides a guide to releasing your creativity with biographies of ten influential scientists and thinkers.

Draws from the writings, inventions, and art of Leonardo da Vinci to show how to live more fully by employing the seven principles of truth, responsibility, awareness, balance, love, integration, and self-knowledge.