Summary: "In our tumultuous cultural and political climate, many Americans are finding hope and meaning in poetry and inspirational quotes, as noted by numerous media outlets such as The Atlantic, The Guardian, and NPR, and as evidenced by the frequent posting of poetry online. Like many of us, the editors at Spiegel & Grau were inspired by the shared poems, and put together this collection of poems and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spiegel & Grau 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 810 HOWGilbert, Elizabeth
Summary: "Coming September 22nd From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153 GILBrown, Tabitha
Summary: Years ago, Tabitha Brown started a 30-day personal challenge that she called "I Did a New Thing!" The challenge was simple. Every day she would do something she'd never done before. In this book, Tab shares her own stories and those of others, alongside gentle guidance and encouragement to create these incredible changes for yourself and see what good can come from them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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Summary: "A collection of the true stories that inspired 202 of the world's most famous books"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2018
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 808.3 GRORongen, Renee.
Summary: A collection of quotes, vignettes, and stories illustrated with art by and for women.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kittleson Creek Press 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: An intimately epic exploration of the convergence between artistry and eroticism. Edouard Frenhofer is a reclusive painter living in the French countryside with his wife. Their lives are radically upended with the arrival of a younger artist and his girlfriend, who becomes the muse that awakens Edouard's fading passions. Rivette creates a layered character study, while also offering an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cohen Media Group 2018
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN BELHopkinson, Deborah
Summary: A child struggles to write a story until he finds inspiration outside his window.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOPMcDonnell, Patrick
Summary: "Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, this all-new graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell's positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel's blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams ComicArts 2023
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 MCDRivera-Ashford, Roni Capin.
Summary: Miguel's school project is to make a list of eight different animals and create alebrijes, papier-mâché sculptures, inspired by those animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2017
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE DISSpires, Ashley
Summary: "A girl and her dog are back in this follow-up to the bestselling The Most Magnificent Thing. Usually, the girl is an idea machine -- sometimes her brain is so full of ideas that her hands can't keep up. But today feels different. She seems to have everything she needs to get to work ... but she doesn't know what to make! She searches high and low for an idea. She and her dog go for a walk,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPIBranch, Susan
Summary: This collection contains some of Branch's favorite quotes, with words of wisdom from Mark Twain to Anne Frank, from Marcus Aurelius to Rosa Parks, from the Bhagavad Gita to the Bible, and many more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spring Street Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170.44 BRAEllis, Nicole
Summary: "We Go High brings together the inspiring stories, motivational quotes, and personal philosophies of 30 influential women of color who have sought to overcome challenges in their lives. From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different-but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dk Publishing 2022
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Summary: Hank the snake and his human friend, Stanley, each go to the city in search of inspiration, but Hank's journey is a failure until he returns home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION FrazierPriebe, Trisha
Summary: Avery dragged her three-year-old brother behind a boxwood bush and listened for footsteps in the brittle leaves. She couldn't be sure which was louder, the person on their trail or her own heart, galloping like a stallion in her ears. With one hand over Henry's mouth, Avery looked down at the nicest dress she owned. Not only had she torn the ruffles and destroyed the hem, but the white linen...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shiloh Run Press, an imprint of Barbour Publishing 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y FICTION PRIGilbert, Elizabeth.
Summary: Elizabeth Gilbert offers powerful insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits that are needed in order to live the most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages listeners to uncover the 'strange jewels' that are hidden within each of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Books on Tape 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 153 GILOtoshi, Kathryn
Summary: Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colorful concept book rouses children to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Dot Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE OTOQuestlove
Summary: Questlove--musician, bandleader, designer, producer, culinary entrepreneur, professor, and all-around cultural omnivore--shares his wisdom on the topics of inspiration and originality in a one-of-a-kind guide to living your best creative life. In Creative Quest, Questlove synthesizes all the creative philosophies, lessons, and stories he's heard from the many creators and collaborators in his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ECCO 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.35 QUEVick, Edward W. H.
Summary: The way in which we read the Bible grows out of what we believe the Bible to be. Thus it is impossible to discuss methods of interpretation without considering our view of inspiration, the gathering of the canon, and even the reception of the Bible by the community of faith. And so, Edward W. H. Vick starts this comprehensive discussion of hermeneutics-the interpretation of Scripture-by looking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Energion Publications 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 240 VICFalconer, Ian.
Summary: Dream Big, starring Olivia, is great for anyone looking for a new direction, encouragement, or for anyone starting a new chapter in life. Whether she's taming a lion or building a sandcastle as tall as a skyscraper, Olivia's boundless imagination and courageous spirit are an inspiration to all. Dream Big pairs more than 30 of Ian Falconer's illustrations with motivational musings from really...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION FalconerMorgan, Hilarie Burton
Summary: Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. And then, when she became a mother, the importance of all that collecting snapped into focus. In an effort to patchwork together an anthology of traditions, curiosity, and magical thinking that she could pass down, Burton realized she was crafting a grimoire. Like the grimoires...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Audiobook Display, Call number: MP3CD 921 MORGAN, HILARIE BURTON MORSummary: A rising but troubled musician spends his days and nights searching endlessly for the inspiration to record his next song. His assistant wants to save him, his collaborators want him in the studio, and his dealer and his ex push him deeper into the void.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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2 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA TAUChittister, Joan
Summary: Beloved nun and social activist Joan Chittister, who appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, offers a soul-stirring and inspiring guide that speaks to all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world. Joan Chittister has been a passionate voice for women's rights for over 50 years. Called "one of the most well-known and trusted contemporary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 CHIGurian, Michael.
Summary: "New York Times bestselling author Michael Gurian offers a groundbreaking plan for couples seeking to build a healthy relationship, work through past hurts, and create greater intimacy. Become separate from your partner yet also become closer--sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? With twenty-five years of family and marital counseling practice, Michael Gurian shows that "intimate separateness"...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 GURGuthrie, Donna
Summary: "Can a young WIlliam Shakespeare capture the right words when inspiration strikes?"--publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2020