Civilization befell humanity in spurts of luck and cleverness: managing fire, sharing food, affection communicated in the gift of a flower, speech, discovering that a bunch of ripe grapes left in the hollow of a boulder or grain soaked... Read More

All the happy inspiring talk about the importance of playful creativity in a healthy life makes for good copy on a greeting card, but creativity is also a deadly serious, learned process to professional painters, potters, chefs,... Read More

Embroiderers of all skill levels will be inspired by the book’s easy designs, and will be delighted to see how to complete many simple projects in the pockets of time they find throughout the day. "Lunch-Hour Embroidery" from... Read More

Interacting with these tranquil scenes makes for a restful pastime. Best Loved Psalms is a peaceful coloring book featuring idyllic nature scenes and soothing psalms. The first half of the coloring book concentrates on animals and nature... Read More

Though it centers on the practice of writing, this book will speak to all who value self-discovery. Part writing guide, part memoir, and part love letter to the craft of writing, Diana Raab’s "Writing for Bliss" is a caring and... Read More

This guide will be illuminating not just for writers, but for anyone trying to unleash more creative and productive energy. "How to Break Writer’s Block Today and Where to Get Ideas" by N. M. Beguesse is not your typical book on... Read More

This book is lovely, and inspiring and approachable for quilters of all skill levels who want something a little different. Buying bundles of small cuts of fabric makes it easy to coordinate a pieced project without stress, but for... Read More

From the book to the big screen and back to the book, Pride and Prejudice fans can now take colored pencils to their favorite love–and sometimes hate–scenes between Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. The best and most memorable scenes are here, so... Read More