A fresh and insightful guide to using astrology to nurture the creative spirit. Few aspects of life are as mysterious, or as rewarding, as expressing our creativity, in whatever form it takes. Writing, painting, dancing, designing, acting, inventing, teaching—these and other creative pursuits require courage, determination, and visions, qualities that can be elusive, for beginners and professionals alike. Astrologer and writer Trish MacGregor offers more than words of encouragement; after years of astrological study and practice, she delivers concrete advice, meditations, and exercises to help each of us find and develop our creative voice. Covering Sun, Moon, Ascendant, and Jupiter signs as well as the houses and other aspects of an astrological chart. Creative Starts paints a new picture of astrology as a system for understanding our natural creative strengths and challenges. With the insights in this wise and supportive book, we can learn to summon the muse, quiet the inner critic, develop clarity, work through blocks, conquer burnout and self-doubt, and connect more deeply with the ever-renewing force of our own creativity.

A longtime astrologer and veteran author and novelist brings together fascinating insights and useful observations about the role astrology plays in nurturing courage, determination, and vision, as well as the inhibiting influences of fear, competition, perfectionism, and other blocks.

This is the best book for beginners. If you want to learn how to letter this book is for you. It is simple enough for kids to use. It also shows you how to do a little doodling to add to your letters. It even includes a practice sheet that you can copy. Trace our letters until you become a pro. We show you how. We also include pen tips & suggestions.

Creative block presents the most crippling—and unfortunately universal—challenge for artists. No longer! This chunky blockbuster of a book is chock-full of solutions for overcoming all manner of artistic impediment. The blogger behind The Jealous Curator interviews 50 successful international artists working in different mediums and mines their insights on how to conquer self-doubt, stay motivated, and get new ideas to flow. Each artist offers a tried-and-true exercise—from road trips to 30-day challenges to cataloging the medicine cabinet— that will kick-start the creative process. Abundantly visual with more than 300 images showcasing these artists' resulting work, Creative Block is a vital ally to students, artists, and creative professionals.

The go-to guide for graphic designers who want to run their own shop and improve their bottom line. First published in 2001, The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business set long-needed standards as the first comprehensive management manual for the graphic design industry. Now brought up-to-date, it describes current, best-practice procedures for firms of all sizes operating in an industry that is both fast-evolving and increasingly competitive.

Adland is a ground-breaking examination of modern advertising, from its origins and evolution to the current advertising landscape. Bestselling author and journalist Mark Tungate examines key developments in advertising, from copy adverts, radio and television, to the opportunities afforded by the explosion of digital media and then interviews leading names in advertising today, including Jean-Marie Dru, Sir Alan Parker, Sir John Hegarty and Sir Martin Sorrell, as well as 20th century industry luminaries such as Phil Dusenberry and George Lois. Exploring the roots of the advertising industry in New York and London, from Hopkins and Lasker to the Mad Men of the 50s, Tungate then covers today's big communication groups and the emerging markets of Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America. Adland offers a comprehensive examination of a global industry and suggests ways in which it is likely to develop in the future.