The Other Dog

By Madeleine L'Engle
Illustrated by Christine Davenier

Touche L'Engle-Franklin is confused: Her mistress goes away for several days—and then returns with another dog. But this dog doesn't have a tail. She doesn't have much hair. And she never has to go outside when it's raining. What on earth could ...    more >>

Creatures & Critters Origami Craft Pad

By Randy Stratton

Including 75 colorful sheets of origami paper and illustrated instructions for making 25 projects, this craft pad is sure to inspire hours of folding fun! ...    more >>

Big Trucks and Diggers Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

By Caterpillar®

Stroller time is much more fun when these flash cards come along for the ride! Each set features 5 double-sided cards with engaging textures and pictures. Easy to attach to a stroller, backpack, or diaper bag, these cards won't get lost, and the ...    more >>

Fantasy Sex Deck

By Don and Debra Macleod
Illustrations by Daniel Chen

From wild bondage romps to indulgent sex toy playtime, the 50 erotic role-plays in this deck are an ideal way for couples to bring their wildest fantasies to life. Playfully illustrated, with color-coded cards geared toward "for him" ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Book 1

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide—quick—Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like ...    more >>

Postcards from the Boys

By Ringo Starr

Whenever John, Paul, or George went on a trip, they would send Ringo a postcard. Now, for the first time, Ringo Starr is opening his private archive to share this delightful and very intimate correspondence. Whether it's John advising Ringo to ...    more >>

The Garden Color Book

by Paul Williams

Flippable, flexible, and comprehensive, this garden's version of The Color Book (over 100,000 copies sold!) is a must-have for gardeners with an eye for the big picture. Presented in the same interactive format as its popular predecessor, ...    more >>

Dinner Parties

By Jessica Strand
Photographs by Victoria Pearson

Fabulous food and good times are on the menu with this collection of delicious, no-fuss recipes from home entertaining expert Jessica Strand. From an intimate dinner for four to a festive feast for a dozen, this collection of simple, yet ...    more >>

Classic Stars Desserts

By Emily Luchetti
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

Renowned pastry chef Emily Luchetti has updated and compiled 150 of the best recipes from her hugely popular (and out of print) treasures Stars Desserts and Four-Star Desserts into one delectable cookbook. Those familiar with ...    more >>

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Lyrics by Hugh Martin
and Ralph Blane
Illustrated by Liz Murphy

The happy, hopeful lyrics from the classic Christmas song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas are accompanied by Liz Murphy's charming illustrations of Kramer (Bernadette Peters's dog and the star of the bestselling ...    more >>

Grill Every Day

By Diane Morgan
Photographs by E. J. Armstrong

Whoever said grills are reserved for weekend barbecues has never met Diane Morgan. In her newest grilling cookbook, she presents a compelling argument that grills should be used every night, complete with 125 recipes and the promise of less ...    more >>

Bride & Groom I Owe You

By Stella Kim

It's a long road to the altar—help pave the way to marital bliss with this sweet collection of IOUs made especially for the happy couple. Each voucher takes the worry out of asking for big favors, from in-law management and honeymoon planning ...    more >>

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Kindergarten Skills, Ages 3-5

By Molly Smith

The No. 1–selling kids' almanac, with over one million copies sold annually, becomes a fun educational tool in this trivia deck series for kids. Coded by age range and subject, each deck includes 75 fun and educational brainteasers that ...    more >>

Pentagram Marks

The 400 marks reproduced within these pages represent the diverse array of identity work produced by Pentagram's partners, past and present, since its founding in 1972. Over the past four decades, Pentagram has designed marks for large ...    more >>

Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids

By Jill O'Connor
Photographs by Leigh Beisch

Teeny tummies love yummy treats. Sticky Chewy Messy Gooey Treats for Kids is bursting with 30 tasty but simple recipes for sticky sweets and gooey breakfasts. Such delights as Pinkalicious Princess Cupcakes, Wicked ...    more >>

Paul Frank Julius Journal

By Paul Frank Industries

This journal features the iconic monkey, Julius, stitched on the cover. Includes a zippered pocket on the back cover and snap closure! ...    more >>

Artful Jewelry

By Jo Packham

Art meets crafts! This unique kit features step-by-step instructions for jewelry projects inspired by famous works of art, including earrings that capture the soft Spring colors of Botticelli's La Primavera, a necklace ...    more >>

Old Friends Notecards

By Mark J. Asher

Unicorn Wishes Mix & Match Stationery

Illustrated by Stanley Martucci

Mix and match this collection of unicorn and rainbow-themed stationery for completely magical correspondence. ...    more >>

Uglydoll School Planner

By David Horvath
and Sun-Min Kim

Featuring the irresistible Uglydolls, this school planner makes it easy to get—and stay!—organized. This brand-new format includes weekly calendars, practical tips, more than 150 stickers for highlighting important events, and an elastic ...    more >>

Porn for Women of a Certain Age

By The Cambridge Women Pornography Cooperative
Photographs by Gretchen LeMaistre

"Just how long do you plan on defying the laws of gravity?"

Responding to overwhelming demand, the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative has researched deeply into the desires of women of a certain age. The result: forty ...    more >>

Crystal Cove Cottages

Written by Karen E. Steen
Historical and Visual Collections edited by Laura Davick
and Meriam Braselle
Original Photographs by John Connell

Tucked between the housing developments and golf courses of the Orange County coast lies a small settlement of rustic beach cottages seemingly frozen in time. Crystal Cove Cottages is the first history of this uniquely preserved beach ...    more >>

More Stuff on My Cat

By Mario Garza

Chasing the tail of the best-selling Stuff on My Cat: The Book (more than 100,000 copies sold!) comes this super-sized sequel from Stuffonmycat.com, the phenomenally successful Web site where millions of people from around the world ...    more >>

Petit Cinéma: Bridge

From the collection of Gaumont Cinémathèque
and The Museum of Modern Art

Ooh là la! Take a trip back in time to the early days of French cinema with the scenes reproduced in this funny and charming flip book. A collaboration between The Museum of Modern Art and the film company Gaumont Cinémathèque, here is a reel ...    more >>

The Grateful Dead Scrapbook

By Ben Fong-Torres

Grateful Dead fans are legendary for their Dead-ication to the band and its enduring legacy of freewheeling musical exploration. The Grateful Dead Scrapbook collects rare removable memorabilia and evocative images culled from the ...    more >>

Hill-Stead

Edited by James F. O'Gorman

Nestled in the bucolic village of Farmington, Connecticut, at the summit of 152 hilltop acres, sits what many architectural historians consider to be the finest Colonial Revival house in the United States. The 33,000-square-foot Hill-Stead ...    more >>

Part Asian, 100% Hapa

Portraits by Kip Fulbeck
Foreword by Sean Lennon
Afterword by Paul Spickard

Originally a derogatory label derived from the Hawaiian word for half, Hapa is now being embraced as a term of pride by many people of Asian or Pacific Rim mixed-race heritage. Award-winning film producer and artist Kip Fulbeck has created a forum in ...    more >>

Wanderlust Phones Journal

Photographs by Troy M. Litten

You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?

By Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt
Illustrated by David Slonim

All over America, kids are losing their teeth. And who is there to gather them up, leaving coins in their places? The Tooth Fairy, of course! A self-described "action kind of gal" with plenty of attitude, she reveals her secrets at last. Learn ...    more >>

Pocket Ruled Moleskine Reporter Notebook

The Moleskine Pocket Ruled Reporter notebook has a cover that flips opens at the top, 24 detachable pages at the back for quick notes on the spot and can be used both horizontally and vertically. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a ...    more >>

Little Penguin

Little Penguin and friends play hide-and-seek on the ice, and invite the smallest readers to play, too! ...    more >>

Eric Carle Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

By Eric Carle

Stroller time is much more fun when these flash cards come along for the ride! Each set features 5 double-sided cards with engaging textures and pictures. Easy to attach to a stroller, backpack, or diaper bag, these cards won't get lost, and the ...    more >>

The Silver Horse Switch

By Alison Lester
and Roland Harvey

Bonnie and Sam are best friends who love horses. They befriend the ponies and horses in their Austrialian town—except for one, Drover, who used to be wild. All she dreams about is getting back to the mountains to be free. One evening, when a wild, ...    more >>

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The Art of Star Wars Comics

By Lucasfilm, Ltd.

The world of Star Wars comes to vibrant life in this postcard collection of 100 covers spanning over thirty years of comic book adventures in a galaxy far, far away. A treasure chest for comic book collectors and Star Wars ...    more >>

Moleskine 2010 Weekly Notebook 12 Months Large

The Moleskine 2010 Large Weekly Notebook is dated from January 2010 to December 2010, formatted to show the week's appointments on the left and a ruled page for notes and ideas on the right. It is a handy and versatile planner with the freedom of ...    more >>

The Thanksgiving Table

By Diane Morgan
Photographs by John Rizzo

For novices, orchestrating The Feast is no easy task. And even for old pros it's a bit of a challenge. Enter The Thanksgiving Table—offering you everything you need from foolproof cooking secrets and techniques and classic and ...    more >>

Weekends for Two in Southern California

By Bill Gleeson
Photographs by Marc Longwood

From picturesque inns and chic spa hotels, to cozy bed & breakfasts, author and tireless romantic Bill Gleeson has brought together his favorite Southern California getaways for two in this fully revised edition. With 50 dreamy options ...    more >>

Travels with Charlie: Down South

By Miles Backer
Illustrated by Chuck Nitzberg

Charlie is at it again—and this time he's headed to the South! Catch him if you can as he checks out the geography of the southern United States and learns about the cities, sites, products, and history that define the South.

Using the ...    more >>

Hello, Please!

By Matt Alt
and Hiroko Yoda

A menagerie of mascots and characters inhabit the islands of Japan, cheerfully guiding citizens through all sorts of daily activities and situations. Hello, Please! collects photographs of hundreds of the these cute (or ...    more >>

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Vocabulary and Wordplay, Ages 9 to 11

By Molly Smith

The No. 1-selling kids' almanac becomes a fun educational tool in this trivia deck series for kids. Coded by age range and subject, each deck includes 75 fun and educational brainteasers that build skills in science, math, reading, and ...    more >>

The Pentagram Papers

By the Pentagram Partners
Edited by Delphine Hirasuna

Celebrated global design firm Pentagram has produced a series of signature annual documents, known as Pentagram Papers, exclusively for clients and colleagues since 1975. On the occasion of the firm's 35-year anniversary, these quirky and ...    more >>

Mr. Alexander's Four Steps to Love

By Alexander Stadler
and Jennifer Worick

True love is just four steps away! Put your best foot forward with Mr. Alexander's Four Steps to Love, a simple program for finding the soul mate you deserve. In just four easy steps, you'll learn how to visualize your perfect partner, ...    more >>

I Heard It from Alice Zucchini

By Juanita Havill
Illustrated by Christine Davenier

From the still chill of a winter night to the ra-ta-ta, ra-ta-ta, ra-ta-ta-too of a lively vegetable stew, these twenty whimsical poems celebrate the joys of a garden from start to finish. A tour de force of imagination, I Heard It ...    more >>

When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat

By Muriel Harris Weinstein
Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In a CRACKITY-SNAPPITY-POPPITY-POP bubblegum dream, a young girl learns to scat from the master himself, Louis Armstrong! Written in prose and scat with wild and wonderful illustrations by R. Gregory Christie, this joyful tribute is ...    more >>

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The Cupcake Deck
By Elinor Klivans
Photographs by France Ruffenach
4-1/16 x 5-5/8 x 1-1/2 in; 25 2-panel cards, tri-fold intro card, 25 color photographs

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The Toddler Owner's Manual

By Brett Kuhn, Ph.D.
and Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D.

The Baby Owner's Manual has taught hundreds of thousands of readers how to "operate" their newborns and infants. But as technology evolves, so too will baby—and before long, there's a toddler in the house!

With the same hilarious ...    more >>

Commuter Waiting Games

By Hal Bowman

According to efficiency experts, average commuters spend 25 minutes every day waiting for trains, sitting in traffic, or hoofing it to their place of employment. By the time you take the A train to meet the big guy in the sky, you’ll have spent a full ...    more >>

Tea & Crumpets

By Margaret M. Johnson
Photographs by Leigh Beisch
and Margaret M. Johnson

Curious armchair travelers, nostalgic food excursionists, and inventive home entertainers will adore this tour of Europe's legendary tearooms and salons. A delicious culinary and cultural experience as well as a treasure trove of recipes ...    more >>

Dad's Awesome Grilling Book

By Bob Sloan
Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

Bob Sloan offers tasty recipes, sage advice, and witty reflections in this ultimate tribute to the glory of dads and their grills. He shows how easy it is to transform fresh ingredients into 100 sizzling, delicious dishes like Honey-Glazed ...    more >>

CD Packaging Kit: Surf and Turf

This utterly unique kit features 25 CD sleeves and labels and over 60 stickers, turning CD creations—music compilations or digital photo albums—into works of art. ...    more >>

Sightings

By Sam Keen
Illustrations by Mary Woodin

Sam Keen, the New York Times best-selling author of Fire in the Belly, has spent a lifetime reflecting on nature. In Sightings, a collection of essays, bird watching forms the basis for observations spiritual and ...    more >>

Integrated Design in Contemporary Architecture

By Kiel Moe

Listen in on any conversation about architecture these days and you will almost certainly hear the buzzword of early-twenty-first century building—sustainability. But just how sustainable must a building be to earn that sought-after ...    more >>

Packaging Design

By Bill Stewart

Packaging design became established as a specialist discipline in the 1960s, yet few books have been published that offer sound practical advice for students. Now Bill Stewart describes the whole design process from concept creation to ...    more >>

The Personal Organizing Workbook

By Meryl Starr
Photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Thanks to Meryl Starr—author of the best-selling Home Organizing Workbook and go-to gal for Real Simple, InStyle, and a host of premier media outlets—organizing those buried desks, overstuffed handbags, and ...    more >>

No Plot? No Problem!

By Chris Baty

Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing—and finishing—a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month ...    more >>

Ook the Book

By Lissa Rovetch
Illustrated by Shannon McNeill

I am Ook, Ook the book.
Will you stop and take a look?
You will see, I'm one good book!

This is no ordinary rhyming book. This is an introduction to twelve different characters including Ug the Bug, Ing the Thing and In ...    more >>

Mei Mei—Little Sister

By Richard Bowen
Introduction by Amy Tan
Afterword by Karin Evans

The Chinese believe an unseen red thread joins those in this life who are destined to connect. For photographer Richard Bowen, that thread led him to China's state-run welfare institutions, where there are thousands of children, primarily ...    more >>

From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash
with Sid Goldstein

This beloved cookbook is now available in a handsome paperback edition. Completely revised and updated with 45 all-new recipes, each delicious dish reflects acclaimed chef John Ash's commitment to sustainable agriculture—and his love of ...    more >>

Pocket Moleskine Sketchbook

The Moleskine Pocket Sketchbook is made with top quality heavy paper and is perfect for on the go drawings, sketches and tempera colors. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free ...    more >>

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The Anti-War Quote Book

Edited by Eric Groves, Sr.

With words of wisdom by everyone from Socrates and Thomas Jefferson to Anne Frank, Alice Walker, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Bono, The Anti-War Quote Book features more than 250 inspiring and thought-provoking arguments for ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Finally! After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want...well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. The ...    more >>

The Campus Guide: University of Cincinnati

By Paul Bennet

The University of Cincinnati, established in 1870, has positioned itself for the twenty-first century with a wholly renovated campus that features a master plan by landscape architect George Hargreaves Associates and major ...    more >>

The Ethical Architect

By Tom Spector

Many believe that the moral mission of architecture has been in serious decline for the last 25 years. In this important new book, Tom Spector points out the dilemmas of architectural practice and offers a theoretical and practical basis for ...    more >>

52 Cool Tricks for Kids—Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

Grab that magic wand! This popular deck of easy-to-perform magic tricks and kid-friendly sleights of hand has been updated with new activities and illustrations. ...    more >>

mental_floss presents Big Fat Lies!

The brilliant minds at mental_floss have entertained millions of trivia buffs with their unique magazine and publishing program. Now they've produced their first trivia card game. Each card contains two statements. One is true, ...    more >>

Sex Advice From...

From the editors of Nerve.com

Ever wondered if cowboys do it with their boots on? What music a record store clerk plays while going at it? What's really happening up there in the projection booth during the movie? Sex Advice From... bypasses the experts and hits the ...    more >>

The Kids' Yoga Deck

By Annie Buckley

Yoga is fun! Get kids bending, breathing, and stretching with The Kids’ Yoga Deck. Playful poses such as Cat, Flower, Airplane, and Gorilla—as well as partner poses that can be performed with friends—teach kids the basics of yoga. Easy enough ...    more >>

Smut: Volume 1

From the editors of Nerve.com

Finally, erotica you'll still respect in the morning. The first in a series of annual anthologies, Smut presents 22 pieces of Nerve.com's most talked-about fiction. More fearless, forthright, and provocative than typical "erotica" ...    more >>

Seeing Jazz

By the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
Foreword by Clark Terry
Afterword by Milt Hinton

Improvisation, spontaneity, fusion, freedom, innovation. Jazz has always been about more than music, and the ideas and moods of jazz have sent ripples through every branch of the arts. Produced by the Smithsonian, this spectacular compilation is the ...    more >>

52 Ways to Energize

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

Pick a card, any card! You'll find that it's easy to invigorate yourself by trying any of these simple illustrated solutions to get your motor running. ...    more >>

Letter by Letter

By Laurent Pflughaupt

Letters are the building blocks of our language, and quite possibly of our consciousness. Written into young minds through constant repetition, letters soon function like water in a fishbowl—essential for life, but too familiar to qualify as ...    more >>

Textila Mix and Match Stationery

By Lotta Jansdotter

Mix and match these stylish organic designs for a completely personalized correspondence. ...    more >>

The Gift of Wine

Spread some good cheer! This handy kit has everything needed to transform ordinary wine bottles into fabulous gifts. With twelve decorative wine sleeves as well as gift tags, elastic ties, and labels for personalizing each bottle, it's simple ...    more >>

Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls

By The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls

Girls, get ready to rock! Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls has taught legions of girls, ages 8 to 18, how to let loose and rock out. This book brings the camp's inspiring, hands-on approach and advice from its all-star crew of female ...    more >>

Eric Carle Birthday Kit

By Eric Carle

Hosting an unforgettable party has never been easier! Featuring Eric Carle's beautiful artwork, this all-inclusive birthday kit is packed with goodies and fun-filled suggestions for snacks, crafts, and games.

Includes: 24-page ...    more >>

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Equitrekking

By Darley Newman
Photographs by Chip Ward

This companion to the American Public Television series, Equitrekking, proves that the world's most beautiful views are often best seen from atop a horse. This gorgeous book features dozens of scenic rides in the U.S. and around ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: New York City

By David Borgenicht
and Ben Winters

Escape a stalled subway car or a swarm of pigeons; stop a runaway hot dog cart; defeat cockroaches—what every native and visitor needs to survive in the Big Apple. ...    more >>

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

By Jane Austen
and Seth Grahame-Smith

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the beloved Jane Austen novel featuring all-new scenes ...    more >>

Cath Kidston Strawberries Notebook

The cheery patch of strawberries and smart pink gingham on this ringbound notebook sweeten the tasks of making lists, writing letters, and taking notes. ...    more >>

Shell Games

By Kirk Russell

The discovery of thousands of empty abalone shells and two murdered divers sends Lieutenant John Marquez's poaching investigation in a new—and very risky—direction. Former DEA agent and now head of a special operations unit of the ...    more >>

SKRWL: Triptych Journal Collection

By James Jean

Sleek and stylish, these three mini-journals are housed in a clear plastic fold-out slipcase. ...    more >>

The Life & Love of Trees

Text by Lewis Blackwell

Trees are vital—without them we simply wouldn't be here. Not only essential, they have been an inspiration throughout our history. In breathtaking photographs and stories we are taken on a journey from the boreal forest at the edge of the ...    more >>

Julius! Growth Chart

By Paul Frank Industries

Julius and his friends make interactive chart a fun way to chronicle a child's growth. Includes colorful stickers to place on the chart and a foldout section for the child to fill in as they grow. ...    more >>

Planet Shanghai

By Justin Guariglia
Foreword by John Krich

Shanghai—the legendary Pearl of the East, architectural powerhouse, and home to the World Expo 2010—continues to fascinate people from around the globe. Photographer Justin Guariglia, whose work has appeared in National Geographic ...    more >>

1-2-3

By Simms Taback

Beloved illustrator Simms Taback's bright colors and bold illustrations bring a fresh look to beginning concept board books in 1-2-3. ...    more >>

Moleskine 2010 Weekly Notebook 12 Months Pocket

The Moleskine 2010 Pocket Weekly Notebook is dated from January 2010 to December 2010, formatted to show the week's appointments on the left and a ruled page for notes and ideas on the right. It is a handy and versatile planner with the freedom ...    more >>

Shall We Dance

Photographs by Brian Lanker
Foreword by Maya Angelou

From the controlled beauty of classical ballet to the vivacity of salsa, dance can be found in nearly every culture on Earth. Shall We Dance is the result of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Lanker's year of travel across ...    more >>

Bay Area Bike Rides Deck

By Ray Hosler

Based on the successful Bay Area Bike Rides, in print since 1990, this handy deck makes touring the San Francisco Bay Area by bicycle a snap. Just take along a single card and have a route description, mileage log, and 4-color map at your ...    more >>

Creative Space

By Francesca Gavin

Creative Space looks at the studios, apartments, and homes of the designers, directors, stylists, artists, graffiti writers, curators, novelists, and innovators that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary culture. These are ...    more >>

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: World History & Geography, Ages 11-13

By Lynn Brunelle

The No. 1 selling kids' almanac becomes a fun educational tool in these portable decks tailored by age and subject. Seventy-five curriculum-based activities encourage children to develop their comprehension of a specific ...    more >>

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: U. S. History & Geography, Ages 9-11

By Lynn Brunelle

The No. 1 selling kids' almanac becomes a fun educational tool in these portable decks tailored by age and subject. Seventy-five curriculum-based activities encourage children to develop their comprehension of a specific ...    more >>

The Rock Bible

By Henry Owings

Like Moses delivering forth the Ten Commandments, Henry Owings is bringing music fans The Rock Bible—an insider's guide to living the rock 'n' roll dream. This hilarious rulebook is full of dos and don'ts for musicians, wannabe ...    more >>

1000 New Eco Designs

By Rebecca Proctor

As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the environment. But being sensitive to the environment does not mean you have to sacrifice ...    more >>

Dad-o-Matic

By Red Barron

Dads: are you sick and tired of saying the same thing over and over and over again? Let the Dad-o-Matic do the dirty work for you! With six key phrases that you can unleash at any moment, the Dad-o-Matic allows you to keep the peace, draw the line, be ...    more >>

ArtLab: Clay Play Lion

By ArtLab Creative Team

What could be better than the award-winning ArtLab Clay Studio, you ask? The same divided by four! Young sculptors can create a realistic version of one animal with each single-themed sculpting kit. Along the way, kids learn a variety of ...    more >>

The Toddler Café

By Jennifer Carden
Photographs by Matthew Carden

Every toddler goes through the stage where they want nothing but "O"-shaped cereal. The challenge for parents is getting kids to ask for fruit salad instead of cupcakes. Faced with this seemingly impossible task with her own child, Jennifer ...    more >>

Beauty and the Beast/La bella y la bestia

Adapted by Roser Ros
Illustrated by Cristina Losantos

This striking addition to Chronicle's successful bilingual book series introduces children to the universally loved stories Beauty and the Beast. Retold in both Spanish and English, classic fairy tales provide young readers with ...    more >>

Quick and Easy Thai

By Nancie McDermott
Photographs by Alison Miksch

Now busy home cooks can bring the fantastic flavors of Thai cuisine into the kitchen with a simple trip to the grocery store. Nancie McDermott, experienced cook, teacher, and author of the best-selling cookbook Real Thai, presents ...    more >>

Night Game

By Kirk Russell

The tough, caring, and distinctive John Marquez is back. Booklist lauded him as "far and away the most inventive new detective hero." The San Francisco Chronicle raved "readers may find themselves wanting to buy this guy ...    more >>

L Is for Lollygag

A is for apple? B is for ball? Humbug! Forget about that hackneyed gobbledygook. In this lexicon of linguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A is for alley-oop, B is for ...    more >>

ArtLab: Clay Play Elephant

By ArtLab Creative Team

What could be better than the award-winning ArtLab Clay Studio, you ask? The same divided by four! Young sculptors can create a realistic version of one animal with each single-themed sculpting kit. Along the way, kids learn a variety of ...    more >>

i am 8-bit

By Jon M. Gibson
Foreword by Chuck Klosterman

Pac-Man. Frogger. Super Mario Bros. These classic videogames are burned into the collective consciousness of an entire generation, thanks to countless hours spent at pizza parlors and bowling alleys across the country. Now artists such as Gary ...    more >>

Shapes That Roll

By Karen Nagel
Illustrated by Steve Wilson

Some shapes roll . . . some don't. Some shapes stack . . . others won't. Some shapes lie down . . .while others stand tall. Circles, squares, and triangles, even ovals and diamonds, are endlessly and intriguingly entertaining in Steve Wilson's ...    more >>

A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas

By Ralph Covert
and G. Riley Mills
Illustrated by Wilson Swain

This is no ordinary Nutcracker! This time, it's Fritz's story. The traditional Nutcracker tale gets turned on its head in this rollicking Christmas adventure, based on the hit musical A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas by the popular ...    more >>

Miller/Hull

By Sheri Olsen

A new architectural style emerges when similarities of form, material, interest, or attitude in the designs of a group of architects become prevalent enough to earn their own identity. Such is the recently heralded rise of the Pacific ...    more >>

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Tartine
By Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson
Photographs by France Ruffenach
Foreword by Alice Waters
8-1/2 x 10 in; 224 pp; 64 color and b/w ...    more >>

Inside Design Now

By Donald Albrecht
and Ellen Lupton
and Mitchell Owens
and Susan Yelavich

Inside Design Now takes the pulse of American design in the new millennium, providing a fascinating tour of cutting-edge trends in architecture, interiors, landscape, fashion, graphics, and new media.
Featuring eighty emerging and ...    more >>

Story Painter

By John Duggleby

The paintings of Jacob Lawrence tell stories. Stories of enslavement and freedom, of human migration and renaissance, of struggle and of triumph. A collection of these stunning paintings provides the backdrop for this exceptional ...    more >>

Moleskine 2009/2010 Weekly Planner 18 Month Red Twin Set Pocket

The Moleskine 18 Month Twin Set is made by a trendy red cover Weekly Planner from July 2009 to December 2010 plus a red Volant notebook, together in a practical pocket size. The perfect union to have the week at a glance and a notebook, with 48 ...    more >>

Pom-Pom Pals

By Michelle Tilly

Make 14 fuzzy creatures of all shapes and sizes with this easy-to-use kit! Whether making cuddly poms for yourself or ones to trade with friends, this playful guide will help you create adorable and easy pom-pom characters with real ...    more >>

The Wine Deck

Text by Brian St. Pierre
Photographs by E.J. Armstrong

Are you curious about wine, but can’t tell the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Sangiovese? A Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay? These cards describe over 40 wine varietals, including information on
• Taste
• Origin
• ...    more >>

Peeps®!

By Charity Ferreira
Photographs by Liz Wolfe

For Peeps sake! They're cute. They're tasty. And for the first time ever, PEEPS—the No. 1 selling non-chocolate Easter candy—take center stage in fun crafts and sweet treats for the entire family. Both seasonal savorers and ...    more >>

Ichthyo

Introduction by Stephanie Comer
and Deborah Klochko
Essays by Dr. Daniel Pauly
and Jean-Michel Cousteau
and Dr. Lynne R. Parenti

Originally created to preserve a record of scientific samples, the black and white X-rays of fish at the Smithsonian Institution have emerged as astonishing works of art in their own right. This stunning compendium of images—comparable to fine and ...    more >>

The Gryphon

By Nick Bantock

Griffin & Sabine, Sabine's Notebook, and The Golden Mean have sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and spent over 100 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list. At long last, Nick Bantock brings us a new volume in the Griffin and Sabine story. ...    more >>

More Things Like This

By the Editors of McSweeney
Foreword by Michael Kimmelman
Introduction by Dave Eggers

Curated by the editors of McSweeney's, this unconventional book explores the intersection of text, humor, and illustration in art created by cartoonists, writers, musicians, and fine artists. A refreshing mixture of high, low, and ...    more >>

Pops!

By Krystina Castella

Pops! introduces a whole new Popsicle—one that's fashionable as well as fun. This first-ever ice pop compendium includes more than 100 recipes for pops with unique tastes and flavor combinations, such as Sour Plum, Sweet Martini, Thai Iced ...    more >>

Colors

By Simms Taback

Beloved illustrator Simms Taback's bright colors and bold illustrations bring a fresh look to beginning concept board books in Colors. ...    more >>

Stuff on My Cat Presents: Wet Cats

By Mario Garza

What's funnier than cats with stuff on them? Wet Cats. When Stuffonmycat.com (a Yahoo! Top 25 Web site featured on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") launched in 2005, some of the first images posted were of adorable, laugh-out-loud funny, ...    more >>

There Was an Old Lady

By Jeremy Holmes

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly...a bird...a cat...a dog...a snake...a cow...and a horse. Do you know what happened to her? Of course you do! But with his distinct art style and a clever format, acclaimed graphic designer Jeremy Holmes ...    more >>

ArtLab: Makeup Artist Studio

By Christina Henry de Tessan

Step into glam heaven with the one-of-a-kind Makeup Artist Studio. Professional makeup artist techniques combined with art materials that replicate makeup ensure easy success for six looks: Glamour, Natural, Runway, Twenties, Mod, ...    more >>

See's Famous Old Time Candies

By Margaret Moos Pick

More fun than the episode of I Love Lucy set on the candy line and with stories richer than a Dark Chocolate Truffle, See's Famous Old Time Candies is a golden ticket to the candy factory (and, yes, See's did inspire that Lucy episode). ...    more >>

Stencil 101

By Ed Roth

Customization is king. With this awesome, entirely original stencil collection anyone can learn to make their mark. Our handy portfolio format includes 25 reusable stencils along with tips and tricks for stenciling on all sorts of surfaces—from ...    more >>

Lace Knitting to Go

By Andrea Tung

Inside this deck, detailed instructions and color photographs guide knitters through a closetful of light and lacy patterns, while stitch charts provide a quick reference along the way. ...    more >>

The Armchair Quarterback Playbook

By Christopher Lee Barish

Every weekend from August through January, 25 million Americans plop into their Lay-Z-Boys, crack open a beer, and watch football on television. At last, here is an illustrated book that celebrates their pastime and codifies their culture of ...    more >>

Modern North

By Julie Decker

The geographic region around the North Pole is a raw and exotic area of untouched nature and inescapable beauty. Unique among the Earth's ecosystems, it includes both a vast, ice-covered ocean and a treeless region of tundra. Building in ...    more >>

The Tea Deck

By Sara Perry

One of the world's most celebrated beverages, tea is as complex as it is delicious. This deck is the perfect companion on a journey to discovering tea's tantalizing secrets. Filled to the brim with essential knowledge on a wide assortment ...    more >>

Peek-a-Boo Who?

By Simms Taback

Peek-a-boo, I see you!
A parrot! A rabbit! A frog! A bear!

Caldecott medalist Simms Taback's bright, bold animals and simple, repetitive text make this the perfect board book for every young child who loves to play peek-a-boo. ...    more >>

Lennon Legend

By James Henke

Presented in a handsome slipcase, Lennon Legend is both an illustrated and an interactive biography of the creative genius - songwriter, artist, social activist - who changed his times. Created with the cooperation of Yoko Ono Lennon, who ...    more >>

Emily's Mixed-Up Stationery

Cosmic Debris Etc., Inc.

Mix and match this strange stationery for a singular correspondence. ...    more >>

Oh Joy! File Collection

By Joy Deangdeelert Cho

Oh Joy!'s signature metallic foil-stamped designs grace this file folder set. With 9 files, 3 hanging file folders, and a collection of labels, this is the perfect starter kit for a home office or a cubicle. Housed in a sturdy, silk-screened ...    more >>

Curious Boym: Design Works

By Constantin Boym
Essays by Peter Hall
and Steven Skov Holt

This whimsical book presents the whimsical designs of Constantin Boym and his partner Laurene Leon Boym in all their good humor and raw fun. Like Curious George, Boym finds the extraordinary in the ordinary and makes the mundane into ...    more >>

At Home With Friends

By Michele Adams
and Gia Russo
Photographs by Victoria Pearson

Having people over has never been easier-or more enjoyable. Authors Michele Adams and Gia Russo know there’s nothing better than good food shared with good friends in the comfort of your own home. A festive environment and a relaxed host are the ...    more >>

Ants Have Sex in Your Beer

By David Shrigley

This all-new collection of David Shrigley's addictively strange and entertaining work reveals fresh, unsettling truths and anxious amusements in a format that welcomes the uninitiated and rewards the faithful. ...    more >>

Around the World

By Barbara Levine
and Kirsten Jensen

Snapshots, passenger lists, itineraries, and postcards from San Francisco flapper Vera Talbot's Far East adventure. Chicagoan Clara E. Whitcomb's travel diary containing pages filled with souvenir photos, maps, and a list of titles for a future ...    more >>

Stereobook: Vehicles

By Ben Grossblatt

Stereobooks feature built-in stereo speakers, so readers feel surrounded by sound as they listen to the 15 action-packed scenes in each book. Vehicles features a space shuttle blasting off and Formula One race cars zipping around a track. ...    more >>

The Worst Case Scenario Daily Survival Calendar 2010

By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht

Photowisdom

Edited by Lewis Blackwell

Through the extraordinary images and insights of the world's master photographers, Photowisdom explores the richness of contemporary photographic practice. Photowisdom features commentaries from original ...    more >>

Tequila

By Karl Petzke

More than just the shot of choice and the foundation for margaritas, tequila is a liquor rich in history and lore. Created from the distilled juice of the agave plant, tequila boasts a lengthy fame and prized position in Mesoamerican society. ...    more >>

Fortune-Telling Book of Dreams

By Andrea McCloud

Inspired by a vintage book, this delightful guide deciphers dreams to predict the future. It compiles over 1,000 dream symbols and reveals what they portend for the dreamer. This gilded, faux-leather book is irresistible to pick up; its content ...    more >>

California's Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide

By Mira Advani Honeycutt
Photographs by Kirk Irwin
Foreword by Jim Clendenen

Nearly two million people visit Central Coast wineries each year, drawn to the breathtaking scenery and stellar wines of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due in part to the success of the Oscar-winning movie Sideways, the ...    more >>

Andy Warhol's Colors

By Susan Goldman Rubin

Learning about colors has never been so hip! In Andy Warhol's imagination, horses are purple and golden monkeys wear pink baubles on their tails. Through Andy Warhol's Colors, children will learn their colors as they discover that in ...    more >>

I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper

By Trisha Ashworth
and Amy Nobile

Best-selling authors Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile brought sweet relief to moms with their first book, I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids. Here they return with a frank, yet encouraging look at marriage post-tots. They set out to ...    more >>

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The Railway Children

By E. Nesbit
Illustrated by C. E. Brock
Jacket illustration by Paul O. Zelinsky
Afterword by Peter Glassman

Nearly a hundred years after its original publication, The Railway Children is still one of E. Nesbit's most beloved and delightful stories. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were very happy living in a comfortable house surrounded by a cook ...    more >>

Lucky Flowers Mix & Match Stationery

By Amy Butler

Bursting with turquoise, citrus, and leafy color, this delightful collection features all-new designs from Amy Butler's textiles. ...    more >>

Fortune-Telling Book for Brides

By K.C. Jones
Illustrations by A.J. Garcés

The perfect gift for any bride-to-be, this little book reveals how to bring good fortune to any wedding celebration. Unveiling the true meaning behind everything from flower varieties and color combinations to auspicious wedding dates ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Meetings

By David Borgenicht
and Ben Winters

Fake your way through a presentation, slip out of the room unnoticed, stay awake through agenda overload, and video conference from the beach. ...    more >>

Blue Plate Special

By Michelle D. Kwasney

Doomed loves, failed families, nixed dreams—someone else's leftovers are heaped on our plates the day we come into this world.

Big Macs and pop tunes mask the emptiness as Madeline watches her mom drink away their welfare ...    more >>

Everyday Celebrations

By Donata Maggipinto
Photographs by France Ruffenach

The closeness of family, the beauty of the seasons, laughter among friends, the festivity of a shared meal—why wait for the holidays to count our blessings and mark them by rejoicing? Donata Maggipinto, lifestyle contributor for NBC's ...    more >>

See Jane Write

By Sarah Mlynowski
and Farrin Jacobs

With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff and never go back to the office again! And here's the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist ...    more >>

Wonder Woman: The Complete History

By Les Daniels

The super-powered trilogy that captured the world's greatest superhero triumvirate of all time is now available in paperback. Relive the adventures of Krypton's favorite son inside and outside the comic book world in Superman: The ...    more >>

Paolo Bürgi Landscape Architect

Edited by Raffaella Fabiani Giannetto

One of Europe's most acclaimed landscape architects, Paolo Bürgi is known for creating minimalist landscape interventions that powerfully reveal the essence of a place. Bürgi looks beyond a site's physical boundaries and takes into ...    more >>

Architecture of the Off-Modern

By Svetlana Boym

Svetlana Boym's Architecture of the Off-Modern is an imaginative tour through the history and afterlife of Vladimir Tatlin's legendary but unbuilt Monument to the Third International of 1920. Generally considered to be the defining ...    more >>

Baby Bib Embroidery Kit

By Jenny Hart
Photographs by Kenneth B. Gall

Make any wee one the envy of the highchair brigade. This kit contains it all: blank bibs, iron-on transfers, embroidery floss, needle, and an illustrated instructional booklet. Jenny Hart's cool iron-on transfers can each be used several ...    more >>

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Large Moleskine Red Memo Pockets

The Moleskine Large Red Memo Pocket is a multi-pocketed folder for your receipts, ticket stubs, business cards and other small souvenirs. With six cardboard and cloth pockets, this notebook is great to pair with a Moleskine City Notebook ...    more >>

Such a Silly Baby!

By Steffanie Lorig
and Richard Lorig
Illustrated by Amanda Shepherd

Bursting with bright illustrations and a rollicking text, this boisterous book invites readers to hoot, neigh, snort, and giggle along with a very silly baby. ...    more >>

Over in the Hollow

By Rebecca Dickinson
Illustrated by S. Britt

Over in the hollow, where the cobwebs are spun,
Live a giant mother spider and her little spidey one.

Who else lives over in the hollow? A papa mummy and his little mummies two, a mama owl and her little owlets ...    more >>

Rex Ray

Foreword by Douglas Coupland
Essay by Michael Paglia
Interview by Steven Skov Holt

Rex Ray's highly collectible artwork is coveted in design as well as art circles. His color-bursting, curvaceous art graces the walls of high-design hotels, world-class museums, and hip restaurants, yet remains, as acclaimed author ...    more >>

Let's Cook Japanese Food!

By Amy Kaneko
Photographs by Deborah Ory

"Yum!" thought Amy Kaneko when she tasted the Japanese home cooking she'd married into. Even better, turned out it uses easy-to-find ingredients, and she couldn't believe how simple the techniques are for food this delicious. This terrific ...    more >>

Cowboy Stories

Illustrated by Barry Moser
Introduction by Peter Glassman

From stampeding cattle to steadfast sheriffs, there is something irresistible about a good cowboy story. Cowboys are the quintessential American heroes and their exploits have inspired some of the greatest American writers to craft some ...    more >>

The Art of Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™

By Frank Parisi
and Gary Scheppke
Foreword by George Lucas
Introduction by Dave Filoni

The imaginations and passions of a whole new generation of Star Wars fans have been ignited by The Clone Wars—the new animated TV series from Lucasfilm; over 8 million viewers tuned in to watch the series' debut on Cartoon ...    more >>

A Year in Japan

By Kate T. Williamson

The Land of the Rising Sun is shining brightly across the American cultural landscape. Recent films such as Lost in Translation and Memoirs of a Geisha seem to have made everyone an expert on Japan, even if they've never ...    more >>

Kitchen Garden Box

By Mike McGrath

With the Kitchen Garden Box, gardeners will learn how to collect, store, use, and replant seeds of their favorite tried-and-true vegetables, from squash and cucumbers to peppers, peas, and heirloom tomatoes. Over the course of 55 ...    more >>

Stereobook: Wild Animals

By Rosanna Hansen
and Linda Falken

Stereobooks feature built-in stereo speakers, so readers feel surrounded by sound as they listen to the 15 action-packed scenes in each book. Wolves howl and humpback whales sing their haunting melodies in Wild Animals, which uses actual ...    more >>

Stewardess

By Elissa Stein

Stewardess is a high-flying visual celebration of the era when air travel was chic and stewardesses were glamorous, gracious symbols of the international jet set. Taking off with an insightful introduction tracing the history of the air hostess, ...    more >>

Catwoman Notepad

All characters, names, and elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2005. ...    more >>

Hello World: A Life in Ham Radio

By Danny Gregory
and Paul Sahre

To an outsider, the world of ham radio is one of basement transmitters, clunky microphones, Morse code, and crackly, possibly clandestine, worldwide communications, a world both mysterious and geeky. But the real story is a lot more ...    more >>

The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook

Edited by Michael Bauer
and Fran Irwin

San Francisco is world-renowned for its chefs and restaurants, and the acclaimed food section of the San Francisco Chronicle is widely acknowledged to be one of the best food sections in the country. Regular contributors include ...    more >>