Point Zero: Creativity without Limits

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A guide to breaking through creative blocks to discover the emotional and spiritual rewards of spontaneous art.

In Life, Paint and Passion, creativity expert Michele Cassou showed readers how to discover the magic of intuitive expression. For many of us it is difficult just to let go and create something. Cassou shows us that once we engage in the artistic process it is quite possible to gain access to a powerful spiritual reserve within us. In Point Zero, Cassou takes the process further by providing an original method of inquiry that can be utilized in the face of doubt, conflict, and lack of inspiration. Through stories of her work with dozens of students, she shows the reader how to overcome creative difficulties of all kinds.

In the creative quest, Cassou teaches us, we must slay three dragons: The Dragon of Product fights the artist's spontaneity; the Dragon of Control bars the door to the unknown and the truly mysterious; and the Dragon of Meaning fights intuition and creativity by demanding interpretation and resolution with every move. Cassou arms us with a clear method for creating specific questions relevant to the situation of the moment, questions which are designed to dissolve barriers to creativity. She shows us how we can come face-to-face with the energy that creates our blocks, and then to use this encounter to return to Point Zero, the ground from which pure creation springs. In this place of infinite possibility, art becomes not a means to an end but a place which we may inhabit and in which we can explore our true selves and the mysteries of our lives.

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El regreso al origen.......2003-12-30

Este libro nos ayuda a regresar al origen del poder de la creatividad con una sencillez inigualable y liberadora. Yo soy pintora y me ha ayudado a liberarme de conceptos preestablecidos acerca de lo que DEBE ser o no el arte, y por supuesto me ayudo a encontrar mi postura de felicidad al elaborar mi trabajo haciendolo libre de espectativas de otros.

Point Zero:Creativity without Limits.......2001-05-09

Point Zero is a wonderfully clear and insightful explanation of the creative process and how to tap into it. Creative blocks are defined and undone with a simple questioning process which applieas to the joy of painting and living. Cassou's stories from her own experiences of paintting for process for hours on end and her spiritual unfoldment from that process are inspiring. Highly recommended for artist and non-artist alke, those who are seeking an opening in their creative process.

Point Zero changed my life.......2001-04-03

I love this book!!! It seemed exactly what was needed to help me open up myself and create. I've always wanted to paint or simply put color on paper but something always stopped me. This book carefully outlined and explained the demons that were in my way, and after some practice, I could find myself safely stepping into the unknown and expressing myself. "Point Zero" also made me feel safer to understand myself and face some challenging issues inside. Mostly, this book - with its interesting writing and short chapters that held my attention - gave me permission to go to places I have not before. I am very grateful to Michelle Cassou for sharing her teaching and experience with me.

Creativity Without Limits.......2001-04-02

Impassioned by her own life-long painting journey, Michele Cassou invites us to use our creativity to connect with our deepest selves. In her most recent book, Point Zero: Creativity Without Limits, she implores, inspires, provokes, and cajoles us to look directly at our creative blocks and to use the blocks themselves as catalysts to break their hold on us. As always, Cassou turns away from "end product", focusing instead on the mysterious act of creating itself. "In creativity, only the process matters - not as a trophy to add to your mantelpiece, but as an exercise of strength and clarity, as an opening to insights and revelations." The charming drawings, diverse quotations, and glorious color pages of paintings add dimension to her written voice. Ultimately, it is Cassou's enthusiasm and passion that delight me again and again. Dynamic reading for anyone who feels the call to create! (Workshops with Michele offer a direct, fascinating experience of her written words -- contact pointzeropainting.com.)

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Made in Britain explores the phenomenon of British fashion; its history, its style, and its inspired reinventions. Design historian Catherine McDermott identifies key elements of British style including British tailoring, past and present; outdoors clothing and the revival of traditional labels; British fabrics; dressing for social events; and rebellion and subversion in British street style. The book explores the work of contemporary British designers including Timothy Everest, Alexander McQueen, and Vivienne Westwood along with accessory designers and the new generation of Brits leading the fashion world such as Luella Bartley and Fake London. It also looks at the current reinvention of classic design houses such as Burberry and Aquascutum, and the 19th-century tradition from which they have grown.

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Absolutely disgraceful!.......2004-06-25

This book was a waste of time! There was no in depth analysis of anything, and the book was full of unexplained examples.
This book wasnt written with any consideration, and the advertising discussed was basically researched and pasted in.
I advise to stay away from this book!

TIUU IS CRAZY.......2004-06-25

THe book didnt go indepth at all with what i expected to learn from the book, which is about advertising. It did not even go in depth with the examples it did have.

The book is ok, but not what you think it is.
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Interesting Insider Accounts of Movie Marketing.......2004-05-18

Anyone who has looked for books on movie marketing knows there are only a few books out there on the subject, and while those few are thorough, nuts and bolts approaches to the subject, they often make for dry reading. Tiiu Lukk brings the subject of movie marketing to life by allowing savvy movie marketers to tell the in-depth stories of their adventures in the field, to a great extent, "in their own words." We find out about each marketer's intentions in marketing their films (often focusing on individual films), their strategy, their execution of the plan, and the success and failure of their efforts. Readable, entertaining and informative.

Terrible Waste of Time.......2001-12-30

The main problem with this book is that it is based on a series of interviews and "War Stories", and thus there is really only 1 chapter that has any value. If a person wants to read a bunch of stories of what happened... then this is a good choice. If, however, you wish to read about marketing your movie by "opening the picture and giving it legs"... you would get more value from reading the gossip column of the National Enquirer.

The book is broken down into "case studies" as follows: Romantic Comedy, American Independent Films, Action-adventure, Documentary, Foreign Films, Low Budget & B-movies, Suspense Thriller, Black, and then a section on making trialers & promotions. The first three chapters seemed to get off to at least an interesting start as the interviewees discussed "Four Weddings and a Funeral", "Pulp Fiction" and "Golden-eye." However, it takes a nose dive thereafter.

The chapter on GoldenEye discusses the BMW tie in, and as such was informative. Also, the discussion surrounding "Four Weddings" was such that they gave insight into building a campaign.

Why does it hit a brick wall you ask? The author literally starts quoting people's comments on what should have been done... and does nothing to craft arguments or illustrations that would have improved the readers understanding. For example, he talks about Spike Lee, John Singleton, and the Hughes brothers in terms of their marketability in the Black Film section, but then provides absolutely no examples of how these filmmakers projects are marketed, nor what sorts of special approaches one might consider.

Overall, I rarely try to slam a book. Nevertheless, this book was complete garbage and hours of my life that I will never get back. If I didn't have a strict rule of always finishing a book once I start it, I would have set it down by page 50 of 273. Trust me... read the trades or use your own powers of observation, because this book will not help you beyond that advice.

Film marketing for the average joe.......2000-06-14

I felt that this book was very helpful in understanding what goes into marketing different types of feature films. I've read criticisms in other reviews that the book isn't specific enough in as far as critical marketing reasoning or the quantitative process in marketing these films. I agree, the book is sparse in demographics, statistics and what some would call "classic" marketing terminology. But personally, I think that's a plus. First of all, the book is obviously written with the presumption that the reader knows little to nothing about marketing or film distribution. Therefore, the ancedotal information works because it touches on the "real world" reasoning for why certain films were promoted certain ways (and it also gives expenditure breakdowns for each of the films' marketing budgets). Secondly, B-school marketing doesn't fully apply to film--as a "leisure" item, a film is not the same as a consumer product like mouthwash or a car. And regression theory is moot if a potentially influential review in the New York Times pans your arthouse film.

I think Lukk does a good job in compiling information from the marketing executives who work with films, and I found it especially useful that she broke it down in genres. Marketing a self-distributed documentary (which she talks about in the section on the film "Brother's Keeper") is not the same as opening an action-soaked James Bond film (another chapter on "GoldenEye"). Actually, I thought the sections on documentaries and independent films were the strongest in the book. It also illuminated the open secret that it is nearly impossible to sell an African-American themed film to a white audience.

"Movie Marketing" was one of the books I cited in my master's thesis on marketing and distributing African-American independent films. I was so happy to see this book when I was doing my research, in that there is almost nothing published specifically on film marketing. Although the book does have flaws and could stand to be more quantitatively sound ("Entertainment Industry Economics" by Harold Vogel is the perfect example of such a book--but unless you've taken MBA level courses, that book may totally lose you), I think that it is a good resource on a sorely underpublished subject.

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Movie Marketing: Opening the Picture and Giving It Legs
Tiiu Lukk
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Singing in the African American Tradition
Ysaye Barnwell
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Anyone who loves to sing will be thrilled by the material on these four CDs! A founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches multiple part-singing - melodies, harmonies, rhythms and counter-melodies - to more than 20 inspiring songs: African chants, spirituals, gospel songs and anthems of the American Civil Rights and African freedom movements. Includes historical data and is perfect for individuals, choirs, church, camp and community groups who want to participate in this uplifting singing tradition. FOUR CDs + BOOK * ALL LEVELS

Singing in the the African American Tradition: Choral and Congregational Vocal Music

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Singing for my life: the African American tradition and the power of song.(Interview): An article from: The Other Side

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Singing for my life: the African American tradition and the power of song.(Interview): An article from: The Other Side
Dee Dee Risher
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This digital document is an article from The Other Side, published by The Other Side on July 1, 1997. The length of the article is 3364 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Ysaye M. Barnwell teaches African American music because of a conviction that it has helped her survive a hostile, unhumanized environment. Barnwell's father played the violin, piano, and viola and taught her to play violin when she was 2 1/2 years old. The success of a neighborhood group taught her that life is inequitable.

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Title: Singing for my life: the African American tradition and the power of song.(Interview)
Author: Dee Dee Risher
Publication: The Other Side (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1997
Publisher: The Other Side
Volume: v33 Issue: n4 Page: p44(5)

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Singing in the African American Tradition
Ysaye with Brandon, George Barnwell
Manufacturer: Homespun Tapes
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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BradyGames' Maximo: Ghosts to Glory Official Strategy Guide provides a detailed walkthrough and area maps for the dynamic environments. A complete listing of weapons, items and the level of progression of specific attacks are also included. Boss strategies to help gamers defeat the toughest enemies. Tips to unlock secrets and hidden abilities of Maximo's weapons.

This guide is part of BradyGames' Signature Series line, a strategy guide format that showcases quality product design to produce true collector's edition books for avid gamers. Some of the features in this guide include: a special cover treatment, riveting coverage of the history of Maximo, and a cool poster.

Customer Reviews:

Again good but needs a bit more work.......2002-08-07

Like VERSUS BOOKS this guide needs to be given 4.5 stars. The guide has its hits and misses. The guide has a detailed walkthrough with great maps and screens, but what is misses in is the walkthrough somewhat.

The Walkthrough is good and the maps were detailed, but to be truthful the maps have all these symbols there that they cover up so much stuff. This can make it hard to navigate sometimes. Hidden Chest are all located, and ALL levels are explained in great detail.

Nice history and interviews behind Maximo, but this guide also misses a bit in the secrets. The secret level is detaled but its more like a take out poster that could've been in the walkthrough.

The guide actually tells you how much items cost. The bestiary before certain worlds was also very nice, but leaves a lot of page flipping.

OVERALL:Positive:
+Good maps and boss strategies
+Great detail and item descriptions
+More in-depth with enemies than any other guide! A bestiary!
+History behind Maximo

+Interviews with the creaters
+Great Boss strategies

Negative:
-A LOT OF PAGE FLIPPING
-Level 31 is like a pull out poster
-Fuzzy Screens and some a little small
-Not enough on Game Basics

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Maximo: Ghosts to Glory: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
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Defeat the freakish ghouls, cackling ghosts, and undead zombies with Maximo: Ghosts to Glory--Prima's Official Strategy Guide. This is hands-down the best strategy guide available! With 3D maps to guide you through the undead, armor and weapons charts to keep you safe, and every single secret revealed to you, you'll be sure to free the princesses, and save your kingdom.

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A Leadership Network Publication

Spiritual leaders must become experts in matters of the heart. They must learn to discern God at work in their own lives, shaping their hearts to embrace the particular ministries to which they are called. A Work of Heart shows how God prepares leaders today just as he did in biblical times-and how God creates these leaders in order to share his heart with his people.

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A Work of the Heart.......2007-09-12

It is said that before one can address a problem - or opportunity - one must understand that problem (or opportunity). McNeal certainly has understood the opportunity offered the Christian Church to reach out to a pre-Christian (not post-Christian) North American culture. This work presents a passionate appeal to transition to a missional, externally focused approach to ministry by gaining insight into how God shapes the hearts of spiritual leaders through six distinct shaping dynamics in the Christian life. These spiritually formed leaders will have drawn closer to the heart of God, thus recognizing their call to serve in Jesus' name and in His way. Excellent book. Highly recommend.

The Best.......2007-08-21

Absolutely the best book on spiritual leadership and development I've ever read! I have bought and sent numerous copies to friends involved in spiritual leadership positions. I'm sold on Reggie McNeal and the powerful scriptural insights he shares.

Outstanding book on leadership.......2007-07-16

One of the best books on leadership I have ever read. The four brief biographies (on Moses, David, Paul and Jesus) that make up the first part of the book are extremely insightful and practical. McNeal writes with authenticity and clarity. There's not a lot of "fluff" or stuff that's rehashed from one leadership book to another. Every chapter is well worth a slow read. His dry wit also adds some spice to the read. Very good stuff.

Very clear writer - Easy to understand - Deep thoughts.......2007-05-14

Great content - I learned a lot

What is a Call from God?.......2006-08-05

Are you wondering if God is calling you to something? Are you stuck on the idea that "calling" is something reserved for ordained ministers and that's just not you? I think this book can help.

A Work of Heart is broken down into two main sections. The first section follows the lives of Moses, David, Paul and Jesus. It's written in an easy to read narrative style. The second half of the books presents the more concrete nuts and bolts.

I really think the book will help people answer for themselves, "What is a call from God," "Do I have a calling," and "What is it I'm called to be."

While the book is applicable to any Believer, it's a must read for any one even considering going into Seminary or religious studies with the intent to serve in vocational ministry.

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