creation (literary, artistic, etc.)

"Offers . . . insight into what really matters to aspiring artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work"--Provided by publisher.

"A broad and varied collection of creative pieces resulting from a collaborative experiment: forty-four creators responded to a creative prompt provided by a co-contributor"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the true stories of teens who risked their lives serving their country in wartime.

Looks at the different creative things made by hands, such as paintings, bouquets, and a hat.

"... offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives [the reader] insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors writing today"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of collages by Lynda Barry that explores the themes of memory and the writing process.

Presents a guide on how to draw and write comics.

Over one hundred mixed media artists share their thoughts on color, media, and tools; and reveal their emotions, secrets, and self-revelations; and includes self-portraits and statistics.

Examines the internal obstacles that prevent people from achieving success. Shows how to identify, defeat, and unlock inner barriers to creativity which can then eliminate procrastination and help people get things done.

"The remaining Death Weapons, along with Kid, gather to stage their assault on the moon. As they approach the Kishin's hideout, Stein and Justin clash in a violent, madness-fueled battle. Stein struggles to maintain his grip on sanity while Justin draws power from the Kishin's inexhaustible aura of madness. Everyone knows there will be casualties on the road to restoring "order"--but will Stein become the first?"--Back cover.