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The matter of the heart : a history of the heart in eleven operations / by Morris, Thomas(Thomas Neil Gareth),author.(CARDINAL)356520;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-354) and index.Bullet to the heart -- Blue babies -- "A sensible hissing" -- Ice baths and monkey lungs -- Rubber balls and pig valves -- Metronomes and nuclear reactors -- "Strong and peculiar symptoms" -- One life, two hearts -- Clinical trial by media -- Fantastic voyage -- I, Robot (surgeon).Through the stories of eleven landmark heart surgeries between 1945 and 2005, Morris shows the achievements made by cardiac surgeons -- and the committed bravery, occasional arrogance, jealous rivalry, and incredible ingenuity they displayed to get the job done. Peer over the surgeon's shoulders and into the miracle of the human body, and discover the history of risk-taking that has ultimately saved millions of lives.
Subjects: Case studies.; Heart; Heart surgeons; Heart; Surgical robots.; Creative ability in medicine.; Medical innovations.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Creative malady : illness in the lives and minds of Charles Darwin ... / by Pickering, George White,Sir,1904-1980.(CARDINAL)125383;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Case studies.; Medicine; Neuroses; Creative ability.; Biography; Biography;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Business innovations made by mistake / by Gitlin, Marty,author.(CARDINAL)485260;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Post-It notes and failed airplane glue -- Failed medicine makes synthetic dye -- 400 failed first uses for bubble wrap."From sticky notes to synthetic dyes, this title highlights products that were supposed to be something else entirely. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success"--Grades 4-6
Subjects: Office equipment and supplies; Success in business; Creative ability in business; Inventions; Errors;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The creative cure : how finding and freeing your inner artist can heal your life / by Nordby, Jacob,1973-author.(DLC)no2021039298;
"I'm just not that creative" is a common refrain in today's society. But according to author and creative coach Jacob Nordby, nothing could be further from the truth. Every human being is creative, and having a regular creative practice is a vital key to a happy and fulfilling life. If we don't exercise our creativity regularly, our lives can feel dull, stagnant, and rote. Many people live this way and believe "this is just the way life is," without realizing that developing a regular creative practice can be the cure to what ails them. Nordby knows this all too well. By the time he reached his midthirties, he was running a successful mortgage company and lived in a big house with fancy cars. But he felt like he was dying inside. Starting and maintaining a creative practice is what saved his life. Now, in this powerful book, he explains how he traded in his stagnant way of life for one full of meaning and purpose, and offers specific steps to help you build your own creative practice. The Creative Cure is a call for a revolution, fostering change where all change must begin: within. This internal change will allow you to express your own creative gifts, cultivate happiness, and experience the unique feeling of fulfillment that only a creative practice can offer. Packed with powerful, transformative exercises, this book is the medicine you need to find and reinvigorate your creative soul.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Creative ability; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spark : how genius ignites, from child prodigies to late bloomers / by Kalb, Claudia,author.; National Geographic Partners (U.S.)(CARDINAL)413878;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-354) and index."A look at genius, through portraits of 12 iconic figures in fields ranging from music to medicine, to explore what leads certain people to reach their creative heights early in life, whereas others don't uncover their potential until their later years"--Pablo Picasso: the modern artist (1881-1973) -- Shirley Temple: the child star (1928-2014) -- Yo-Yo Ma: the cellist (1955-) -- Bill Gates: the software pioneer (1955-) -- Isaac Newton: the physicist (1642-1727) -- Sara Blakely: the entrepreneur (1971-) -- Julia Child: the French Chef (1912-2004) -- Maya Angelou: the memorist (1928-2014) -- Alexander Fleming: the microbiologist (1881-1955) -- Eleanor Roosevelt: the humanitarian (1884-1962) -- Peter Mark Roget: the wordsmith (1779-1869) -- Grandma Moses: the painter (1860-1961) -- Leonardo da Vinci: eternal genius.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Genius.; Personality.; Psychology.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 13
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Touched with fire : manic-depressive illness and the artistic temperament / by Jamison, Kay R.(CARDINAL)511739;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-353) and index.
Subjects: Bipolar disorder.; Artists; Authors; Creative ability.; Genius and mental illness.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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Inside the box : a proven system of creativity for breakthrough results / by Boyd, Drew.(CARDINAL)402518; Goldenberg, Jacob,1962-(CARDINAL)537721;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-243) and index."INSIDE THE BOX answers one of the most-asked questions in corporate America: How can our organization be more creative? The authors show how "thinking inside the box" can foster greater creativity and innovation within your company or organization"--"This counterintuitive and powerfully effective approach to creativity demonstrates how every corporation and organization can develop an innovative culture. The traditional attitude toward creativity in the American business world is to "think outside the box"--to brainstorm without restraint in hopes of coming up with a breakthrough idea, often in moments of crisis. Sometimes it works, but it's a problem-specific solution that does nothing to engender creative thinking more generally. Inside the Box demonstrates Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), which systemizes creativity as part of the corporate culture. SIT requires thinking inside the box, working in one's familiar world to create new ideas independent of specific problems. Dozens of books discuss how to make creative thinking part of a corporate culture, but none takes the innovative and unconventional approach of Inside the Box. SIT's techniques and principles have instilled creative thinking into such companies as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and other industry leaders. Inside the Box shows how corporations have successfully used SIT in business settings as diverse as medicine, technology, new product development, and food packaging. With "inside the box" thinking, companies of any size can become sufficiently creative to solve problems even before they develop and to innovate on an ongoing basis. It works!"--
Subjects: Creative ability in business.; Problem solving.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Walking in this world : the practical art of creativity / by Cameron, Julia.(CARDINAL)356209;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279) and index.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Creativity on demand : how to ignite and sustain the fire of genius / by Gelb, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)726932;
Do moments of inspiration have to be few and far between-or can you develop the ability to access your deepest creativity any time? Michael Gelb has discovered the missing key that allows genius to flourish: an open, reliable connection to the vital life energy we all possess. "The practices for accessing energy have been developed for thousands of years in yoga, martial arts, and Chinese medicine," Gelb says. "I've asked today's greatest living masters of these arts to contribute their most effective practices for cultivating creative energy-in a way that the average person can do in 20 minutes or less." With Creativity On Demand, Gelb teaches a series of simple and potent practices to clear blockages and open the flow of creative energy. He then reveals how these techniques can be integrated with the renowned creative mindset and creative process tools he's taught to individuals and organizations worldwide. The result is Michael Gelb's most powerful work yet on unlocking our potential to innovate and achieve.Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Creative thinking.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Psychology & behavioral health / by Moglia, Paul,editor.(CARDINAL)399366;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Volume 1. Ability tests - Creative reminiscence -- Volume 2. Creativity - Hysteria -- Volume 3. Identity crises - Phobias -- Volume 4. Physical development - Social identity theory -- Volume 5. Social learning - Zimbardo; Appendixes; Indexes."This five-volume encyclopedia covers the history of psychology as an experimental and social science, as an applied health discipline, as a profession, and as a locus for the panoply of preeminent contributors in the field.... Essays begin with standard information, including any relevant dates, the type of psychology, and the field(s) of study, then offer a clear and concise discussion of the topic. Entries on mental illnesses address cause, diagnosis, treatment, and impact. Entries on theories or schools examine origin, history, and current status. Entries on organizations cover history and functions. Entries on psychological tests discuss development and applications. Biographical entries focus on the life, career, and contributions of the individual. All terminology is explained for each article, and context is provided to make the information accessible to general readers."--
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Psychology, Applied; Mental health; Mental illness; Medicine and psychology;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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