books about: art     books:       The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything174 reviews Guy Kawasaki Portfolio Hardcover, 2004 Invaluable reference tool for anyone considering a startup This book is great for anyone who has been toying with the idea of starting their own business. I've been kicking around the idea of opening a pub in my city for a few years now. Since real estate has slowed so greatly in recent months (my current career) it has occurred to me that my passionate desire to open a pub should be more seriously explored. "The Art of the Start", although not ...             The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles127 reviews Steven Pressfield Grand Central Publishing, 2003 Motivational Not only will this book help you make the next move in your life, it will help with the down times as well. Very motivational.             The Art Of War13 reviews Sun Tzu Filiquarian, 2007 Classic on the priciples of war This ancient classic of 13 chapters was written over 2,500 years ago by the legendary Chinese general Sun Tzu. It is a must have for military buffs that enjoy reading about the tactics of the most succesful generals. It is rumored that Napoleon used a French translation of the Art of War to his advantage while conquering most of Europe, and he lost when he broke its principles. The principles ...             The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life96 reviews Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002 Thoughts on "The Art of Possibility." The Art of Possibility is excellent. I think everyone should read it and seek to implement the suggestions made concerning how to diffuse highly emotional situations. It is very helpful in getting one to look at one's perspective of situations. In a nutshell, it would help individuals with conflicting opinions and ideas to resolve their differences. It would result with a win/win resolution.             Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values521 reviews Robert M. Pirsig HarperTorch, 2006 my favorite book My father read the book when he was 25 and said it changed his life. I read the book only last year, at 25 as well. It changed my life too, and my perceptions of it. It's a very brilliant piece of work, with such astute commentaries on society, philosophy, and yes, quality. Unfortunately, the title, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, is hard for people to get at first. One friend of mine ...             The Art of Racing in the Rain85 reviews Garth Stein Harper, 2008 Enzo rules With wit, wisdom, and tender insight Garth Stein has crafted a wonderful book that will make you laugh, cry--and think.             The Art of Seduction227 reviews Robert Greene Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003 A Master Work In a word, this is an exceptional work. A work like this is really outstanding, its got depth and a tremendous scope of indispensable knowledge. Anyone serious about the seduction arts would benifit from adding this book to their collection. It is not a lite read, as it is pretty dense in both scope and breadth of knowledge but that just is what is nessacary to really understad the seduction ...             The Art of War13 reviews Sun Tzu Shambhala, 2005 Classic on the priciples of war This ancient classic of 13 chapters was written over 2,500 years ago by the legendary Chinese general Sun Tzu. It is a must have for military buffs that enjoy reading about the tactics of the most succesful generals. It is rumored that Napoleon used a French translation of the Art of War to his advantage while conquering most of Europe, and he lost when he broke its principles. The principles ...             The Art of Public Speaking30 reviews Stephen E. Lucas McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2006 very good i really liked the books. it was a new package as promised and also delivered on time. thank you.             Art of Racing in the Rain, The85 reviews Garth Stein HarperCollins, 2008 Enzo rules With wit, wisdom, and tender insight Garth Stein has crafted a wonderful book that will make you laugh, cry--and think.             The Art of WALL.E4 reviews Tim Hauser Chronicle Books, 2008 See how Pixar works its magic What a beautiful book! Thumbing through it, I was struck by how many different types of art are represented: rough pencil sketches, full-bleed background images, pen and ink, pen and marker, digital imagery, even drawings made of "charcoal and hairspray" and "marker and correction fluid." I enthusiastically recommend The Art of WALL.E for aspiring artists, movie fans and anyone wanting to see ...             The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution52 reviews Alice Waters Clarkson Potter, 2007 My Desert Island Cookbook I choose cookbooks very carefully, I take it quite seriously. If I could only keep one, it would be The Art of Simple Food. The best version of everything. Give it as a wedding or house warming gift.             The Art of Kung Fu Panda6 reviews Tracey Miller-Zarneke Insight Editions, 2008 Amazing! This is an amazing look at the development behind the film. I bought this book based on just some small screen captures and havent even seen the feature film. But you can tell that it has had so much put into the development by the many many pages of hand drawn and painted character designs, environments and colour scripts. These images have also been used to not only guide the final CGI ...             The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition22 reviews Sun Tzu El Paso Norte Press, 2005 Sun Tzu vs Lao Tzu The Art of War describes a strategy for winning a game through action and competition. Tao Te Ching describes a strategy for winning a game through inaction and noncompetition. ---by the author of Warren Buffett and Tao Te Ching: A Modern Investor and an Age-Old Philosophy             The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living344 reviews Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler Riverhead Hardcover, 1998 Best Buddhism book for westerners and beginners If you are unfamiliar with Buddhism, then this book is a good place to start. Also, if you believe fully in the scientific method, as I do, but are interested in Buddhism, then again, this is probably the best place to start. Instead of overwhelming you with a bunch of Buddhist lingo and ideas as some books do, this book is very gentle in introducing Buddhist ideas and philosophy. Written ...             Mistress of the Art of Death59 reviews Ariana Franklin Berkley Trade, 2008 wonderful AWESOME - i loved this book. i have been reading medivel mysteries for over 50 years, so i do have some experience. i could not put down this book. so many topics: history, religion, medicine. the characters i also loved. i hope there are many more books in this series. thanks. delores             Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking91 reviews David Bayles, Ted Orland Image Continuum Press, 2001 Great for struggling artists and interested "lay people" (This is Frank's wife writing.) My daughter who is a struggling artists recommended this book to us. It's short, but packed with good thoughts about making art and coping with one's fears about the process. It's not only helpful for artists in dealing with their thoughts about why they make art, but also to their friends and relatives. The explanation of the essence art vs. craft (a topic ...             The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)107 reviews La Leche League International Plume, 2004 Excellent Reference for Nursing Mothers Still as good as it was thirty five years ago when I nursed my first baby. Updated with current information - a must for all new and even not so new nursing mothers. Excellent resource guide, yet easy to read and understand.             The Art of War (Shambhala Classics)260 reviews Sun Tzu Dover Publications, 2002 The Illustrated Art of War See "The Illustrated Art of War" ISBN 978-19518999X published in 2005. The same translator (Samuel B Griffith) and the same publisher (Oxford University Press) but in a hardcover edition with illustrations.             Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)18 reviews Martha Sielman Lark Books, 2008 Long overdue and a visual, insightful treat Martha Sielman has put together a book documenting and celebrating 40 quilt makers and their art with beautiful photography, an insightful intro for each artist by Sielman, and commentary from the artist. Every page is a visual treat. A book of this type of art was long overdue, and this volume is everything one interested in quilt art (or any textile art) could hope for. 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