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Over a decade after "The Artists Way" was originally published many still find this book a source of inspiration.

There is special value in exposing children to books which motivate the desire to read. Santa's Book of Names is one which does just that. Read it with a child any time!

Claudia Strasser and Jon Robertson share romantic ideas for home decorating. Turn your bedroom into a romantic Valentine's Day retreat.

October is National Book Month and the event was created to encourage readers of all ages to enjoy the power of words. Books can spark adventure and insight to the world.

A beautiful celebration of the moon and the magical sway it holds over all of us.

Spring is the perfect time for books about planting flowers in the garden, searching for flower fairies or finding rainbows.

The release of the movie The Da Vinci Code staring Tom Hanks enraged some sections of the Catholic Church. Here is a look at why.

L. Frank Baum's Oz is one of the happiest, most magical fantasy kingdoms, but later writers have told stories of a darker, more sinister Oz.

Danell Jones provides intriguing insight into Virginia Woolf's process as a writer and offers numerous writing exercises for poetry, nonfiction, and fiction.

What prehistoric monsters lurked in the deep oceans long ago? Are there other lake monsters like Nessie? Fascinate your child with Sea Monsters.

A big bold book full of recipes, photos, anecdotes, history, art and Culture - a coffee table bonanza to be enjoyed by all foodies and those with a passion for Spain.

Three fabulous novels to provide a starting point for the book lover's summer reading list.

The View co-hosts discussed hot topics and interview Anne Hathaway and Lauren Conrad.

Consider a holiday themed book during the hectic months of November and December. A discussion with book club friends is a great way to reduce stress this season.

"Brush Cat" is certainly about trees and the wood economy as it pertains to life in the northeastern United States. There is even a Brush Cat or two in it.

Published eight years after Sylvia Plath's suicide, Ted Hughes's book of poetry Crow can now be read in light of the suicide of Hughes and Plath's son, Nicholas.

Death was very important to ancient Egyptians and was not necessary viewed as a negative thing, as it can be in some cultures.

Critically acclaimed and beautifully rendered, Frank Miller brings us the battle of Thermopylae as only he can: with style, drama and artistic license.

The local library, nature walks, and local festivals are only a few ideas for free fun this fall.

Getting bored with bringing leftovers for lunch, or making that same old baloney sandwich? Try something new with these enviro-friendly lunch ideas.

The Toddler's Busy Book keeps toddlers occupied and parents happy with 365 creative ideas for games and activities suitable for playing indoors or out.

Peter Cameron weaves the theme of illusion so tightly that, although characters are at war with reality, illusion still binds everything together.

Best selling author, Jennifer Chiaverini creates another Elm Creek Quilts novel. The new book by this Madison writer, not yet released, is called A Quilter's Holiday.

During a family vacation, artist Cheryl Zemke and her son are inspired by everything around them and she writes her first novel.

Rachel Carson was a scientist and writer ahead of her time. She had the courage to speak out on the dangers and long term effects of pesticides on the environment.

Stephen King and Jane Yolen are two authors that have accomplished a lot in their writing careers. They have also given back by writing about their craft.

Crochet patterns can be confusing. An optional way of presenting them using crochet symbols is easier to read for some crocheters.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Roxanne J. Coady & Joy Johannessen have collected essays from 71 writers about the book that most influenced their future relationship with literature.

A look at the future of books, inspired by the blog The Future of The Book.

The Edible Forest Garden is an Agroforestry garden landscape designed to grow a lot of organic food with minimal work and resilient in the face of climate change.

A review of Who Moved My Cheese?, Spencer Johnson's hugely successful business book extolling the benefits of change.

Director Jonze has a gorgeous visual style which will make this film a children's classic, but the script by Jonze and Dave Eggers is not so much wild as woeful.

Leading Canadian environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie expose themselves to an array of chemicals found in everyday products, with alarming results.

Shulman's book is both enlightening and frightening; anyone who doesn't realize the breadth of Americans in poverty will be shocked reading her book.

People with thyroid disease and especially those with slowed metabolism from hypothyroidism can benefit from the guidance offered in this book.

For years, book buyer Faith Hochhalter has promoted children's authors. On April 4, 2009, authors returned the favor by creating a benefit to pay her medical expenses.

Reviews of children's picture books about kids trying cardboard box crafts like turning cardboard moving boxes into cardboard playhouses and other pretend play toys.

Vince Panella claims that most time control schemes fall short. He tells his readers why and then explains in detail how his "Success-Centered Time Management" works.

The ability to speak confidently about writing a book will help boost any author's career. Scary? Maybe... but there are ways to make an author talk both easy and fun.

Learn how to get permission to use quotes in your book so you can stay safe from copyright laws and angry authors.

Early literacy skills are crucial to the preschool aged child. This winter, try reading a snow themed book in the early childhood classroom.

Summer themed picture books can connect children to nature and inspire them to think about, explore, and preserve the animals and plants in their own backyards.

Learn the answers to your questions, such as, "How do I get permission to quote someone in a book?" or "What do the copyright laws say about quoting someone?"

Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.

Use these lists and tips to wisely choose books with strong messages for girls. Learn to identify children's books with strong heroines and books using role-reversal.

Many people dream of writing the great America novel, but freeze when they sit down to begin. Writing a great first chapter can be the hardest part of crafting a novel.