As a radically new world emerges from one of the deepest global crises in living memory, individuals, teams, organizations and even entire countries will feel the urge to reinvent themselves in order to fit in. They will need to apply their imagination – their capacity to dream – and to pursue those dreams with determination.

Drawing on Ken Rea's 35 years' teaching experience and research, as well as interviews with top actors and directors, The Outstanding Actor identifies seven key qualities that the most successful actors manifest, along with practical exercises that help nurture those qualities and videos to demonstrate them. Featuring contributions and insights from Ewan McGregor, Jude Law, Judi Dench, Al Pacino, Lily James, Rufus Norris and many more, The Outstanding Actor gives you techniques that you can immediately put into practice in rehearsals, classes or private preparation. It also shows you how to increase the chances of having a more successful career. This new edition covers topical issues such as the #MeToo movement, gender balance and race issues, and how these affect working conditions and careers. There are also brand new links to video resources that bring the valuable exercises to life. The book also includes forewords by Damian Lewis and Lily James.

Research-based techniques that show everyone how to expand creativity and increase productivity Harvard psychologist Shelley Carson?s provocative book, published in partnership with Harvard Health Publications, reveals why creativity isn't something only scientists, investors, artists, writers, and musicians enjoy; in fact, all of us use our creative brains every day at home, work and play. Each of us has the ability to increase our mental functioning and creativity by learning to move flexibly among several brain states. Explains seven brain states or "brainsets" and their functions as related to creativity, productivity, and innovation Provides quizzes, exercises, and self-tests to activate each of these seven brainsets to unlock our maximum creativity Your Creative Brain, called by critics a ?new classic? in the field of creativity, offers inspiring suggestions that can be applied in both one?s personal and professional life.

本研究從專家的焦點座談中確認出六個主題(亦即：提供學生基礎性課程；鼓勵學生參與多樣活動；提供學生高等整合性課程；指導員工深思熟慮地練習新點子；鼓勵員工批判性閱讀學習以跟上趨勢；促使員工熟悉新某體以理解新點子)，代表了在高等教育與工作環境中培育個體想像力的策略。然而，不管個體是否能夠在這六種組織培育想像力的策略之下，被教育或指導成為一個有想像力的人，他們都能夠練習他們自己發展出來的培育方法，不斷地進行自律參與、啟發與內化，終其一生地精進化們原本擁有的想像力。

The stellar fourth book in Garth Nix's masterpiece series. The stellar fourth book in Garth Nix's masterpiece series... now in paperback!On the fourth day there was war... Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone . . . or something . . . has assumed his identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppleganger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will....

The third spellbinding book in bestselling author Garth Nix's magical Keys to the Kingdom series. The next spellbinding book in best-selling author Garth Nix's magical Keys to the Kingdom series.Everyone is after Arthur Penhaligon. Strange pirates. Shadowy creatures. And Drowned Wednesday, whose gluttony threatens both her world and Arthur's. With his unlimited imagination and thrilling storytelling, Garth Nix has created a character and a world that become even more compelling with each book. As Arthur gets closer to the heart of his quest, the suspense and mystery grow more and more intense. . . .

The Clements believe that sexual energy is a universal fuel of life and that along with diet and exercise, nothing naturally enhances health more than remaining sexually active.

Writing teacher and artist Caroline Joy Adams knows the tremendous power of the written word. And she has made it her mission to put into action her belief that everyone can experience and enjoy this power. Many can write, but few do. Caroline believes that everyone has stories to tell, and she provides the inspiration and tools to help you get started and keep writing. Book jacket.

If you feel stuck financially, find yourself procrastinating on your dreams, or just want to live more freely and abundantly in every area of your life, then you may need to give your "mental muscles" a workout. Just as your body is equipped with physical muscles, your mind is equipped with "mental muscles". However, most of us are not aware that our thinking determines the circumstances in our lives. You need to strengthen your "mental muscles"-imagination, memory, reason, perception, intuition and will-to create a life full of passion and abundance. The authors, an international team of coaches share anecdotes from their lives, the latest discoveries in neuroscience, and practical action steps. In 7 Keys to Freedom you'll discover: How to turn your imagination into your greatest ally How to access the power of success hidden in your memory When to trust and follow your intuition The number one secret to success used by the world's most powerful people You hold in your hands the "how-to" book on thinking for yourself. The ideas in it can help you enjoy an abundant and happy life. "What you are about to read in this book is information that very few people understand. It's information that, up to this time, has been exposed to only a very select few. The entirety of this book is dedicated to a subject that, when properly understood, can change your life, for the better, forever. It deals with the uniqueness of you! The authors share their individual and combined efforts ... you will not only read, but also be privy to the age-old wisdom that has affected their lives. This wisdom is what they now openly share with you." Bob Proctor, Best-selling author and one of the living masters and teachers of the Law of Attraction