Frank Carlson Library

What do ideas look like? Where do they come from? Grant Snider's drawings will motivate you to explore these questions and inspire you to come up with your own answers. But be careful - they may prompt even more questions. Whether you are...a creative professional, a student, or a front-porch dreamer, this collection of comics will provide insight into the joys and frustrations of creativity, inspiration, and process - no matter your age or creative...

"Watercolor Is for Everyone helps aspiring artists discover their creative potential through soulful, meditative painting exercises"--

Offers advice and encouragement to help readers foster creativity and be artistically productive in a wide variety of endeavors.

"Let's be honest--none of us were given an owner's manual at birth. If you're having trouble solving a problem or making a dream happen, the problem isn't you. It's not that you're not hardworking, intelligent or deserving, but that you haven't yet installed the one key belief that will change everything. My mom, who has the tenacity of a bulldog and curses like a truck driver, explained it to me this way, "Nothing in life is that complicated. You...

An empowering collection of edgy, bite-sized daily mantras and meditations offers advice on how to make the most of personal resources and opportunities while embracing the courage to let go of mistakes, take responsibility, and enjoy success. "A guide to ensure The New You is unshakeable. For anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards badassery, [this book] is the companion to keep you fresh, focused, mighty, and...

Johnson addresses an urgent and universal question: What sparks the flash of brilliance? How does groundbreaking innovation happen? He provides the complete, exciting, and encouraging story of how the ideas are born that push careers, lives, society, and culture forward.

Join the journey as a blob of molding clay becomes a snake, a flower pot, and more! Bright, colorful images and simple text encourage children to learn and change while they play.

Are you tired of hearing "I'm bored" or "this is boring"? A Little SPOT of Boredom is here to help your child get to the root of their Boredom and have them learn how to creative think and persevere.

"For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. In our busy lives, rest is defined as the absence of work: late-night TV binges, hours spent trawling the internet, something to do once we've finished everything else on our to-do lists. But dismissing rest stifles our ability to think creatively and truly recharge. In Rest, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang argues that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives by...