It's a Money Thing!

By the Women
Illustrated by Susan Estelle Kwas

One important thing a teenage girl can do for herself is learn about money—how to make it, save it, invest it, and spend it wisely. Through engaging and practical exercises, this guide teaches young girls valuable lessons to help them lead ...    more >>

City Walks with Kids: Paris

By Natasha Edwards
Maps by Roman Klonek

Walks include:
• Notre Dame
• The Eiffel Tower
• Grands Boulevards
• Centre Pompidou
• Le Marais ...    more >>

A Pig in Provence

By Georgeanne Brennan

From the publisher of Under the Tuscan Sun comes another extraordinary memoir of a woman embarking on a new life—this time in the South of France. Thirty years ago, James Beard Award-winning author Georgeanne Brennan set out to ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Extreme Edition

By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht

How could it get any worse?

For the latest book in the phenomenally successful Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, the authors have pulled out all the stops, harkening back to the core appeal that made the first book a ...    more >>

I'm Becoming My Mother

By Anne Taintor

Hot on the heels of Anne Taintor's wildly popular first collection, I Can't Be Good All the Time, this hilarious volume brings together Taintor's best-loved images, plus brand new material sure to prompt a knowing snicker, all ...    more >>

The BLDGBLOG Book

By Geoff Manaugh

Nearly five million readers have visited the BLDGBLOG Web site since its inception in 2004 for stories about the past, news about the present, and speculation about the future of how humans shape their environment. The site provides intriguing ...    more >>

L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook

By JoAnn Cianciulli
Photographs by Karl Petzke

From its humble beginnings in 1934, L.A.'s Original Farmers Market has become one of the leading destinations in Southern California. And this comprehensive cookbook celebrates the food, people, and history of this Los Angeles landmark. ...    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 >>

Black Velvet Masterpieces

By Caren Anderson
and Carl Baldwin

Though beloved by millions around the world, black velvet paintings have too long been relegated to the shadowy backrooms of art history. Black Velvet Masterpieces celebrates the best and worst of this kitschy yet sought-after ...    more >>

Rex Ray Postcard Book

Love Hotels

Photographs by Misty Keasler
Foreword by Natsuo Kirino
Essay by Rod Slemmons

Sex creates odd cultural conventions everywhere, but nowhere has an institution quite like the Japanese love hotel. To be rented by the hour for amorous liaisons, the theme rooms revealed in this provocative collection of photographs are ...    more >>

Fun Places to Go with Children in Northern California

By Elizabeth Pomada

Now in its ninth edition, this guidebook for locals and tourists is updated to include more than 350 terrific destinations sure to entertain the whole family. With the help of a kids-only "panel of judges," author Elizabeth Pomada has ...    more >>

Position of the Day: Sex Fortunes

From Nerve.com

The stars have aligned for the latest addition to the best-selling Position of the Day series: Sex Fortunes. Based on your birthdate, you'll get a cheeky fortune and your recommended sex position for it (start practicing for "Mad ...    more >>

French General Correspondence Cards

Inspired by the classic patterns and palettes of vintage French textiles, these flat notecards dress up thank-yous and all special correspondence. ...    more >>

Creepy Cute Crochet

By Christen Haden

If you're a fan of amigurumi, you already know that super-sweet crocheted bunnies and kitties and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Well, the dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet eat your typical amigurumi for ...    more >>

Twentieth-Century Pattern Design

By Lesley Jackson

The first book to examine pattern as an essential part of twentieth-century design history is now available in paperback. Organized by decade, Twentieth-Century Pattern Design details the technical innovations that affected ...    more >>

The Golden Mean

Written and Illustrated by Nick Bantock

Sabine -- I was sure I understood. Yet you were not here when I returned and there was no sign that you ever had been here.... Today comes your card saying you were in this house for three days after my return. I am bewildered. I need you badly. -- ...    more >>

Dorm Decor

By Theresa Gonzalez
and Nicole Smith

Gone are the days of packing a single duffel for fall. Now college students and their families spend thousands on decorations and furniture to deck out their living space. Dorm Decor shows these budding designers how customizing ...    more >>

Now Apart, But Together Soon Journal

By Jordan Crane

This flexi-journal features the unique artwork of acclaimed silkscreen artist Jordan Crane. ...    more >>

Urawaza

By Lisa Katayama
Illustrations by Joel Holland

Japan has a way of thinking that is just . . . different. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Tokyo-born journalist Lisa Katayama's collection of urawaza (a Japanese word for secret lifestyle tricks and techniques). Want to ...    more >>

Family

By Lauren Dukoff
Foreword by Devendra Banhart

For many years, Lauren Dukoff has been photographing close friend and musician Devendra Banhart and an extended, loose-knit international family of artists who share inspiration variously from folk, Tropicalia, and each other, as well ...    more >>

The True and the Questions: A Journal

Text and art by Sabrina Ward Harrison

In her books Spilling Open, Brave on the Rocks, and Messy Thrilling Life, Sabrina Ward Harrison shared her thoughts, fears, hopes, and joys through vibrantly illustrated journal entries. Her new work, The True ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in paperback! In Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad the two girls decide to be so good and kind and pure of thought that wild animals will befriend them. When this doesn't work, they decide that perhaps a ...    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 >>

Mastering the Grill Deck

By Andrew Schloss
and David Joachim

Based on the best-selling book Mastering the Grill, this deck includes tips on grilling and recipes for everything from ribs and rubs to burgers and barbecue, as well as grilled vegetable and dessert recipes. ...    more >>

A Man's Place is Behind the Bar

By Tucker Shaw
Photographs by Leigh Beisch

Is his idea of a mixed drink adding enough fruit punch to the cheap-o whiskey he just bought to cover up the taste? Does he know when to shake or stir—and why? Tucker Shaw gives guys a crash course in mixology with 65 recipes ranging from classic ...    more >>

Alphabet Flash Cards

By Beth Nelson

These beautiful flash cards from artist Beth Nelson were inspired by a vintage French children's dictionary and serve as a lovely introduction to the ABCs. Printed on thick, sturdy board, they are perfect for small hands to hold and are equally ...    more >>

Obsessed With Football

By James Buckley Jr.,
Jim Gigliotti,
and Sal Maiorana

This latest offering in the ever-popular Obsessed With series is the football fan's greatest trivia challenge. With more than 2,500 original questions, this comprehensive yet compact book explores fascinating facts and ...    more >>

So Crazy Japanese Toys!

By Jimbo Matison
Foreword by Rodney Alan Greenblat

When huge alien spiders or ocean-dwelling mutant dinosaurs hell-bent on destruction decide to pay a visit to humankind, they always seem to stop in Japan first. So Crazy Japanese Toys! showcases a cast of totally cool, totally sugoi ...    more >>

Fück Yöu

By Neil Zlozower

For more than 30 years, legendary music photographer Neil Zlozower has shot a who's-who of rock and metal titans. When the session demands, Neil has been known to yell, "Give me some fucking attitude!" The go-to gesture in the next photo frame ...    more >>

Noodles Every Day

By Corinne Trang
Photographs by Maura McEvoy

Noodle dishes are a beloved staple throughout Asia and are eaten at all hours of the day and night. Asian cuisine expert Corinne Trang presents more than 70 recipes that make it easy to discover such simple pleasures as the Vietnamese rice noodle ...    more >>

Heirloom Beans

By Steve Sando
and Vanessa Barrington
Photographs by Sara Remington

Who would have thought a simple bean could do so much? Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available, from Scarlet ­Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly 90 recipes in the book will ...    more >>

Life in Color

By Jesse Garza
and Joe Lupo
Foreword by Rita Wilson

At long last, a fresh take on color! Jesse and Joe, stylists to the stars and fashion ­consultants on The Oprah Winfrey Show reveal their secrets for finding personalized palettes for each individual woman's coloring. No longer ...    more >>

Keeker and the Crazy, Upside-Down Birthday

By Hadley Higginson
Illustrated by Lisa Perrett

The delightful, timeless Sneaky Pony series concludes with Keeker and the Crazy, Upside-Down Birthday. Keeker's birthday is always full of surprises. But when she discovers what her parents are planning for this year's ...    more >>

Pretty Pantry Gifts

By Tara Duggan

The only thing better than tasting homemade treats is presenting them as gracious gifts! The enclosed booklet offers techniques on preparing and preserving 15 simple recipes, while the rest of the kit provides accessories for ...    more >>

Zombies

By Don Roff
and Chris Lane

The year is 2011, and what starts as a pervasive and inexplicable illness ends up as a zombie infestation that devastates the world's population. Taking the form of a biologist's illustrated journal found in the aftermath of the attack, this ...    more >>

Martha's Vineyard Table

By Jessica B. Harris
Photographs by Susie Cushner

Martha's Vineyard has long been renowned as a popular vacation destination, but few are aware of the island's rich culinary history. Martha's Vineyard Table celebrates the cuisine of this seaside escape with such treats as Codfish ...    more >>

Sushi-nery Mix and Match Stationery

By Amy Ennis

Bento boxes filled with your favorite nigiri and maki -- as well as edamame, wasabi, and ginger -- are served up in these fun, fresh stationery. ...    more >>

Stylepedia

By Steven Heller
and Louise Fili

A chunky, distinctive object of brilliant design in and of itself, Stylepedia is the first handy, cross-referenced desk guide to the kaleidoscope that is modern design. In hundreds of illustrated entries, Heller and Fili, the ...    more >>

Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Woolly Embroidery

We translated the cutest Japanese patterns we could find to bring you the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. The result is such a treat. With Woolly Embroidery, learn how to add stunning ...    more >>

Michael Chiarello's Easy Entertaining Deck

By Michael Chiarello

From the kitchen of celebrated chef and television host Michael Chiarello, the deliciously simple recipes in this deck are sure to spice up any gathering. From crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives to scrumptious Chocolate Panini—friends and ...    more >>

Jim Marshall: Jazz

Photographs by Jim Marshall
Introduction by Phil Elwood

An unexpected trove, Jim Marshall's portraits of the jazz greats are as wonderful as his legendary work with rock musicians (most recently enjoyed in Jim Marshall: Proof). The access his subjects allow him and their obvious ease ...    more >>

Farts

By Crai S. Bower
Illustrations by Travis Millard

Sure, everyone does it; but everyone tries to hide it a little differently. Farts: A Spotter's Guide will help you pinpoint he (or she) who dealt it every time. This hilarious book identifies the habitat, range, voice, and "field ...    more >>

Flip-a-Word: Crab Cab

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Yukiko Kido

These unique, interactive early-reading books invite children to flip the pages and—presto-change-o!—a different word and picture appear. The use of word families helps children grasp the connections between similar words, while Yukiko ...    more >>

Mr. Lunch Fold and Mail Stationery

By J. otto Seibold
and Vivian Walsh

Mr. Lunch, a beloved and hard-working dog, is the hero of the series of children's book classics by J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh. Mr. Lunch is a very businesslike dog. In fact, he is a professional bird-chaser. This highly ...    more >>

Wallpaper Projects

By Derek Fagerstrom
and Lauren Smith

Like a roll of wallpaper, this home decor book is both lovely to look at and entirely practical to use. It showcases contemporary and vintage patterns, plus instructions for over 50 wallpaper projects ranging from quick scrap crafts (book ...    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 >>

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 >>

IDEO Eyes Open: London

By Fred Dust
and IDEO

Trust one of the most inventive companies in the world to come up with an entirely fresh take on travel books. IDEO, the world-renowned design and innovation firm, shifts the attention of the traveler and everyday observer from mere ...    more >>

Coffee

By Betty Rosbottom
Photographs by Lara Hata

Every day, millions search for The Perfect Cup of Coffee in cafés, diners, and kitchens around the world. Here, coffee guru Betty Rosbottom offers easy-to-follow recipes guaranteed to please anyone who takes delight in sampling, sipping, ...    more >>

Dot Dot Dot Issue 16

Edited by Stuart Bailey

The journal whose very name promises more to come is back with a new issue certain to surprise and delight its dedicated legion of readers. Dot Dot Dotinvites a multidisciplinary group of contributors to write design pieces ...    more >>

Seriously Simple Deck

By Diane Rossen Worthington

Packed with mouthwatering recipes, each card also comes with helpful hints and shortcuts for saving time in the kitchen. ...    more >>

Paper Palm

Tired of being "connected" in the new electronic age? Get back to basics with PaperPalm, the new alternative to the electronic handheld device. With a pencil included, you'll have no trouble using this versatile organizer anytime, ...    more >>

Louvre Up Close

By Claire d'Harcourt

This follow-up to the successful Art Up Close focuses on the masterpieces of Paris's renown Louvre Museum. An engaging find-the-detail game draws children into 24 works of art while lift-the-flap keys reveal the solutions. ...    more >>

The Art of Cars

By Michael Wallis
with Suzanne Fitzgerald Wallis
Foreword by Pixar John Lasseter

In the tradition of the smash hits Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles comes the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios, Cars, ...    more >>

Ice Creams & Sorbets

By Lou Seibert Pappas
Photographs by Victoria Pearson

Nothing beats homemade ice cream, and making it from scratch is a charming summertime tradition whose time has come again. Ice Creams & Sorbets offers nearly 50 recipes for simple and sophisticated frozen desserts: old-fashioned ...    more >>

Sites of Impact

By Stan Gaz

The Earth is pockmarked with the evidence of ancient collisions: huge craters blasted into its surface by thousands of pounds of meteorite fragments traveling at approximately 50,000 miles per hour. Ranging in age from those formed in this ...    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 >>

Obsessed with BASEBALL

By The Baseball Guys

Obsessed with BASEBALL explores little known facts, fascinating anecdotes, and great trivia of America's national pastime. This comprehensive yet compact book offers more than 2,500 questions to engage and challenge even the greatest ...    more >>

A Is for Astronaut

Learning about space has never been so much fun! An out-of-this-world mix of vintage illustrations and contemporary photos makes this book about space as entertaining to look at as it is to read. With simple information about everything from the ...    more >>

The Printmaking Bible

By Ann d'Arcy Hughes
and Hebe Vernon-Morris

Perennially popular, printmaking is enjoying a contemporary resurgence—but no comprehensive up-to-date manual on the subject exists. At over 400 pages and packed with 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, The Printmaking Bible ...    more >>

Get a Clue!

This cool activity box is filled with goodies kids love. It includes a full-color activity book chockfull of mind-bending fun, plus two cool double-point markers (four wild colors total!), two Nick stamps, a bright orange stamp pad, and ...    more >>

Gay Pulp Address Book

by Susan Stryker

This duo of address books features steamy and hilarious gay and lesbian pulp covers on each tab and includes revealing reviews of the racy novels! Like the pulp novels featured inside, these softcover address books have gilded edges. This is a ...    more >>

He Said She Said

By Daisy de Villeneuve

Chick lit meets graphic novel in this addictive collection of naive felt-tip drawings, paired with typed fragments of stolen conversation. Artist Daisy de Villeneuve has created a sensation in the fashion and pop art worlds with her ...    more >>

1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom

By Liz Lark

This chunky, richly colorful volume takes yoga "beyond the mat" to reveal classic yogic wisdom pertaining to the mind, emotions, spirit, and of course, the body. Drawing from such classical texts as the Bhagavad Gita and the ...    more >>

Bedside Dream Journal

With this handsome journal, recording one's dreams (and the inspiration, introspection, and wonder that grows from them) has never been easier. Complete with a dream glossary and helpful instructional text to guide the user toward more ...    more >>

Gratitude

Keep a daily record of life's little blessings with this keepsake gratitude journal filled with a year’s worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for reflecting on all the things that make life great. ...    more >>

the little box of i love you

By Sasha Goldberger

The perfect gift for Valentine's Day, this delightful padded box contains 40 postcards that say "I Love You" in clever and creative ways. Perfect for penning a romantic valentine or sending a sweet note to friends and family. ...    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 >>

The Art of Terroir

Photographs by George Rose
Text by Rod Smith
Foreword by Jess Jackson

To winemakers, "terroir" evokes the mystical melding of light, water, soil, air, and human touch that creates a wine unique to its origin. The Art of Terroir explores this mysterious phenomenon through captivating photographs ...    more >>

Every Day Is Mother's Day

By Darrin Zeer
Illustrations by Katy Dockrill

Every Day Is Mother's Day is the ultimate tribute to the most important woman in everyone's life. This charming illustrated volume offers mom dozens of ways to unwind from the stresses of her day and helpful tips for a more harmonious ...    more >>

watching words move

By Ivan Chermayeff
and Tom Geismar

Words have the power to move. In 1962 a modest design studio created its own riff on that statement in the form of a small booklet of typographic brilliance, and changed forever how designers thought about the graphic potential of words. Decades ...    more >>

God's Amateur: The Writing of E. C. Large

By Stuart Bailey
and Robin Kinross

E. C. Large (1902-1976) was—in chronological order—an industrial chemist, writer, and plant scientist. Best known for his 1940 history of plant diseases, The Advance of the Fungi, it is his long-out-of-print ...    more >>

Playboy: 50 Years

Text by James R. Petersen

Playboy celebrates its 50th anniversary with this lavish collection of the very best of the magazine's photography. More than 250 full-color photographs, chosen from the ten million images preserved in the Playboy archive, chronicle five ...    more >>

Backroads of New England

By Kim Grant

Head down the road less traveled with this fabulous collection of outings that showcase New England's hidden backroads. Each card includes detailed driving instructions and insider tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore ...    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 >>

Flying Rubberneckers®

By Mark Lore
and Matthew Lore
Illustrated by Robert Zimmerman

From the creators of the outrageously popular Rubberneckers and Rubberneckers Jr. comes a nifty new card game to beat the boredom in the air and at the gate. Flying Rubberneckers offers an opportunity to turn an ...    more >>

Mama's Little Book of Tricks

By Lynn Brunelle
Illustrations by Jessie Eckel

When the kids are having a meltdown, savvy parents will keep their cool with this fun compendium of silly games, unexpected stunts, and wow-inducing facts designed to entertain little ones aged 2–7. This book features more than 100 clever ...    more >>

Eric Carle Number Flash Cards

By Eric Carle

These durable flash cards from Eric Carle—best-selling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear Brown Bear, and many others—feature his beloved animal illustrations and serve as a delightful introduction to counting. ...    more >>

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Glamour Dogs

By Catherine Ledner

An enchanting Afghan, a captivating Chihuahua, a pretentious Poodle, a magnificent Mastiff and a charming French Bulldog—these are just a few of this season's gorgeous glamour dogs. Catherine Ledner brilliantly captures ...    more >>

Eco Dog

By Corbett Marshall
and Jim Deskevich
Foreword by Thomas Mason, DVM
Photographs by Aimée Herring

If the family is eating organic foods, recycling, and steering clear of chemicals, why shouldn't it be the same for Fido? Eco Dog is a comprehensive guide to nontoxic and planet-friendly dog care. It delivers information on the ...    more >>

Gig Posters Volume I

By Clay Hayes of Gigposters.com

Since 2001, Gigposters.com has been the Internet's first and best resource for rock-show poster art; their massive online database showcases more than 90,000 posters from 7,000 different designers, including all of today's top poster ...    more >>

52 Tokens of Affection

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrated by Susan Synarski

Each card in this enchanting collection presents an acitivity just right for starting up, sparking up, or making up—from creating a romantic puzzle message to recreating the first date. ...    more >>

Sky High

By Alisa Huntsman
and Peter Wynne
Photographs by Tina Rupp

A classic layer cake has always been the best party pleaser, but this cookbook takes dessert to a whole new level. Sky High celebrates the triple-layer cake in all its glorious incarnations with more than 40 decadent and delicious ...    more >>

Pocket Plain Moleskine Cahier/ Black

The Moleskine Cahiers are journals with heavy-duty cardboard cover, in black with visible stitching on the spine. The last 16 sheets are detachable and there is a wide pocket for loose notes. Each set of 3 pieces includes the Moleskine ...    more >>

The Book of Beer Pong

By Ben Applebaum
and Dan DiSorbo

As any discriminating player will tell you, Beer Pong is not a fad—it's a True Sport of Champions. What is beer pong? Mash together ping pong, basketball, and darts, add copious amounts of cold beer and heated competition, and you’re getting ...    more >>

Organic Baby

By Kimberly Rider
Photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Record numbers of parents are choosing organic foods and non-toxic products that are healthier for their children and gentler on the planet—to the tune of $50 billion dollars spent worldwide last year. Now it's easier than ever to create an ...    more >>

Village Walks: Ireland

By Etain O'Carroll
Maps by Lohnes + Wright

Take a trip off the beaten path and stroll through the hidden wonders of the Emerald Isle, from larger cities to out-of-the-way towns.

Walks include:
• Dublin
• Galway City
• Aran Islands
• Cork City
• ...    more >>

CD Packaging Kit: Vintage Vinyl

Illustrations by Jason Munn

Each kit includes:
• 25 CD labels
• 25 CD envelopes
• over 25 stickers (including envelope closure stickers)
• mounting station for easy application of labels to discs ...    more >>

Seymour

Introduction by Steve Heller
Essay by Paula Scher

A revolutionary of visual culture, Seymour Chwast is one of the most influential illustrators of the last half century. Filled with hundreds of his distinctive illustrations, Seymour is a career-spanning volume, sure to be an ...    more >>

A Simple Plan

By Gary Soto

National Book Award finalist Gary Soto returns to his favorite themes of place, childhood, and kinship with the down-and-out in his sparkling and satisfying new collection of poems. The title poem concerns a young man's attempt to rid himself of ...    more >>

Lethal Vintage

By Nadia Gordon

A decadent day of poolside sunbathing turns into a scandalous night—culminating in murder. By morning, the police are pounding on Sunny McCloskey's door, and she is once again thrust into the center of a tense investigation involving a ...    more >>

Sukie Iron-Ons

By Darrell Gibbs
and Julia Harding

With British design studio Sukie at the helm of this innovative craft pad, it's simple to turn any T-shirt into eye-catching, "gotta wear it" art. Featuring instructional text and 30 pages of colorful, scrumptious designs easily ...    more >>

Name that Republican

By Doug Mayer
Illustrations by Alex Fine

Jam-packed with hilarious facts, mind-boggling stats, and unbelievable (but true!) quotes, as well as 100 bonus GOP quiz questions, this rogue's gallery of fifty (in)famous Republicans is destined to be a side-splitting cure for those ...    more >>

Ask Click and Clack

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi

What's the perfect car for a pizza guy? Does that "Check Engine" light indicate a bona fide problem? And, should a teenager drive a minivan? The hilarious hosts of NPR's Car Talk answer all your car conundrums. For more than two decades, ...    more >>

Mexicocina

Photographs by Melba Levick
Text by Elizabeth E. McNair

In the tradition of Chronicle Book's best-selling Mexicolor and Mexicasa, Mexicocina showcases over forty kitchens throughout Mexico. Melba Levick's stunning photographs and Betsy McNair's informative text and ...    more >>

Dutch Door Labels & Stickers

By Dutch Door Press

This eye-catching selection of adhesives is perfect for gifts, goodies, closures, or labeling files and letters. Page after page and sticker after sticker, Dutch Door's bright and iconic designs are a pleasure to behold. ...    more >>

Thalia: ¡Belleza!

By Thalia

She's had four number 1 hits and sold over 12 million albums worldwide. She's adored by telenovela fans in over 180 countries. She has her own ABC radio talk show. The icing on the cake?—She's drop dead gorgeous. In this, her first book, Thalia ...    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 >>

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 >>

Knuckleheads

By Joan Holub
Illustrated by Michael Slack

From Handsel and Gretel nibbling on a house made of finger food to Handerella trying to win over the handsome Finger Prints, Knuckleheads is hands down fun! Earburt and Toeper give it two thumbs up! The combination of Joan Holub's ...    more >>

Some Like It Hot

By Holly Burrows
and Katie Walter
Photographs by Maren Caruso

As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder, a nice hot drink is the next best thing to hibernating under the covers till spring. Here are 50 drink recipes—with or sans alcohol—that offer a great alternative to the usual holiday ...    more >>

Bride & Groom First and Forever Recipe Box

By Mary Corpening Barber
and Sara Corpening Whiteford

Love, cherish, and eat well together for the rest of your lives. The Bride & Groom First and Forever Recipe Box is a wedding keepsake the couple will treasure. Inside the vintage-style, collectible tin box are classic recipes adapted ...    more >>

Plants and their Application to Ornament

By Eugene Grasset

Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the latest installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad the two girls decide to be so good and kind and pure of thought that wild animals ...    more >>

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Cupcake Kit

By Elinor Klivans

This kit has everything needed for making and decorating dozens of festive cup-sized confections: 14 scrumptious recipes, 250 decorative cup liners in two sizes, a pastry bag, and an assortment of piping tips for creating one-of-a-kind ...    more >>

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Bixology

By Eve O'Neill
and Doug "Bix" Biederbeck
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

From San Francisco supper club Bix comes this stylish miscellany for cocktail lovers, foodies, and arts aficionados. Packed with fun facts, fascinating lists, and bon mots, it also includes recipes for classic drinks and the bar foods that ...    more >>

Catalog

By Robin Cherry

Since 1872 when traveling salesman Aaron Montgomery Ward realized he could eliminate the middleman and sell goods directly to his customers, Americans have had an ongoing love affair with the mail-order catalog, which continues ...    more >>

Pocket Moleskine Address Book

The Moleskine Pocket Address book was inspired by the classic Moleskine Ruled notebook; this address book is perfect for keeping track of all of your important contacts. It has laminated A-Z alphabetical tabs, facilitating an easy and ...    more >>

Native Herbs Journal

By Jill Bliss

For the gardener, the naturalist, or the hipster, this flexi-journal features full-color, hand-drawn illustrations of native herbs like wild roses and yerba buena mint. ...    more >>

French General Labels & Stickers

Filled with 200 multipurpose stickers and labels, this petite portfolio offers an elegant way to personalize homemade treats and crafts, sweeten home organizing, or add a missive to gifts and correspondence. ...    more >>

Crème Brûlée

By Lou Seibert Pappas
Photographs by Alison Miksch

Lou Seibert Pappas brings simple elegance to home entertaining in this delightful guide to creamy and crispy crème brûlée. Whether classic, fruity, chocolatey, nutty, or savory, these easy-to-follow recipes add a ...    more >>

DadLabs™ Guide to Fatherhood

By Clay Nichols,
Brad Powell,
Troy Lanier,
and Owen Egerton

So the baby's butt is redder than a baboon's and he's screaming like a crazed hockey fan. What's a new father supposed to do? Since 2007, more than 2 million men have turned to DadLabs for the answers. Home to the Internet's finest weekly video ...    more >>

You Owe Me: 30 Favors for the Mom-to-Be

Forget IOUs. What a pregnant woman really wants is the gift of a You Owe Me. She'll love cashing in these 30 vouchers for luxurious treats like massages, ice cream, and ladies' night out. ...    more >>

Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor

Essay by William L. Fox
with an interview by Robert Adams
and Emmet Gowin

Linda Connor's world-renowned photographs are global and sublime. For thirty years she has created distinctively glowing, contemplative images of nature and religious sites around the world using a large-format camera and glass-plate ...    more >>

Art of the Slow Cooker

By Andrew Schloss
Photographs by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

For the Art of the Slow Cooker, best-selling author Andrew Schloss has developed 80 recipes for soups, stews, succulent braises, vegetarian dishes—even desserts—that bring slow-cooked meals to new heights. Slow cooking gives ...    more >>

Death by the Glass

By Nadia Gordon

High-stakes wine fraud and murder disguised as a heart attack compel Sunny McCoskey to again toss aside her chef's apron and don the role of sleuth. When the list of suspects includes her new lover, the celebrity chef at a posh Napa Valley eatery, the ...    more >>

Native Flowers Address Book

By Jill Bliss

This pocket-sized delight presents flowers from a variety of environments—each tab features a native flower from the beach, the chaparral, the redwood forest, or an herb garden. ...    more >>

Subway Art

By Martha Cooper
and Henry Chalfant

During the 1970s and 80s, photographers Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant captured the environment and the imagination of a generation by documenting the burgeoning New York City graffiti movement. Now 25 years and more than a half a million ...    more >>

Everyday Calm

By Darrin Zeer
Illustrated by Cindy Luu

A quarter of a million readers have relaxed in the workplace thanks to Darrin Zeer's Office Yoga and Office Spa. Now Everyday Calm offers over 50 fun and simple ideas for daily stress relief no matter where you are. Start the morning with a ...    more >>

The Handy Book of Artistic Printing

By Doug Clouse
and Angela Voulangas

During the late nineteenth century, letterpress printers, engravers, and lithographers boldly challenged the rational sobriety of traditional design by introducing intricate borders, corner embellishments, quirky typefaces, and ...    more >>

What's Your Poo Telling You? 2010 Daily Calendar

By Josh Richman
and Anish Sheth

Celebrate the wondrous uniqueness of poo with regularity. The authors of the best-selling book What's Your Poo Telling You? deliver a year's worth of poo trivia, interesting nuggets, dates in digestive history, and illustrated dookie ...    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 >>

Birdscapes

By Miyoko Chu
with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Illustrations by Julia Hargreaves

Get ready for the most groundbreaking entry to date in the best-selling Birdsongs series (more than 400,000 copies sold!). Birdscapes delivers an immersive birding experience never before seen—or heard—in any book. ...    more >>

The Wellness Journal

By Katherine Pierce

Facing a long-term illness or medical condition brings with it a host of life-changing issues. This compact organizer is an all-in-one tool to help the recently diagnosed and their loved ones take charge of their experience. This durable ...    more >>

Bird Songs

Edited by Les Beletsky
Foreword by Jon L. Dunn

Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Songs presents the most notable North American birds—including the rediscovered Ivory-billed Woodpecker—in a stunning new ...    more >>

Emily's Balloon

By Komako Sakai

One day, Emily gets a balloon. By the end of the afternoon, the balloon is no longer just a plaything. Emily and the balloon are friends. But when the balloon blows away, what will Emily do? The beautifully evocative illustrations and the ...    more >>

Obsessed With TV

By David Hofstede

Tune in for more Obsessed with fun! This fifth volume in the ever-popular series presents factoids and puzzlers on everyone's favorite programs. More than just a trivia book, this is also a challenging interactive game. The unique ...    more >>

The Ice Cream Deck

By Charity Ferreira
and Lou Seibert Pappas

Scoop up this irresistible deck filled with tempting recipes for home-made ice creams and frozen treats! ...    more >>

What a Bunch of Squares Notecards

By Denyse Schmidt

Chronicle Books presents the first gift line showcasing the designs of Denyse Schmidt. Combining traditional quilting methods with her unique, contemporary designs, Denyse Schmidt's artistry has captured the attention of fans young and old. ...    more >>

Nursery Style

By Serena Dugan
and Lily Kanter
Foreword by Kate Spade
Photographs by Wendi Nordeck

Serena & Lily is the colorful and sophisticated line of baby bedding and furniture beloved by celebrities such as Jennifer Garner and Debra Messing. In Nursery Style the talented designers behind the brand show expectant moms how to ...    more >>

Dante's Divine Comedy

By Sandow Birk
and Marcus Sanders

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a work of profound satiric fury" and by Bookpage as "funny and deeply affecting," Birk and Sanders' masterwork is now available for the first time in a substantial and sumptuous ...    more >>

Scary Stories

Illustrated by Barry Moser
Introduction by Peter Glassman

Goose bumps along your arms, the hairs rising on the back of your neck, these are the sure signs you're immersed in a great scary story. Featuring classic stories by such timeless authors as Edgar Allan Poe, O. Henry, Bram Stoker, Washington ...    more >>

The ¡Salpicón! Cookbook

By Priscila Satkoff
with Vincent Satkoff
Foreword by Charlie Trotter

¡Salpicón! is the beloved Chicago restaurant renowned for its upscale Mexican menu. Its unique culinary approach fuses classic European dishes with traditional Mexican seasonings and flavors that result in such wonderful dishes as salmon ...    more >>

The Transformer

By Marie Neurath
and Robin Kinross

Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education) is a system of pictograms designed to communicate complex information in a nonverbal way. Developed in 1936 by a team of sociologists lead by Otto and Marie Neurath, this process ...    more >>

Crafty Stickers

By Cat Head

Filled with 240 peel-and-stick labels and stickers made especially for crafters, this handy portfolio offers the perfect way to personalize homemade gifts and projects, organize around the home, or enliven any correspondence. ...    more >>

Julius! by Paul Frank Mix and Match Stationery

By Paul Frank Industries

Mix and match these colorful Paul Frank patterns for a completely personalized correspondence.

Paul Frank's collections of uniquely designed T-shirts, accessories, and home furnishings are available at top retailers and have ...    more >>

kittenwar

By Fraser Lewry
and Tom Ryan

Adorable felines battle it out for the title of cutest kitten in these postcards from the addictive and wildly popular Web site kittenwar.com. Each postcard includes irresistible photographs and hilarious battle statistics such as Avian ...    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 >>

Think/Make

By Andrew Bernheimer
and Jared Della Valle

Architecture, the saying goes, is a verb. It's an ongoing process of creating. For Brooklyn-based architects Jared Della Valle and Andrew Bernheimer it is, more accurately, two verbs: think and make. Two words that, when fused in the work of Della Valle ...    more >>

52 Adventures in San Francisco, Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

One of the 52 Series' most popular travel decks has been completely updated, including new sights and adventures. ...    more >>

Nerve: The First Ten Years

From the editors of Nerve.com

Way back in the early days of the Internet, Nerve.com challenged the best writers and photographers of the generation to create work that was explicit in both senses of the word: honest and sexy. Now, ten years later, Nerve.com is renowned for ...    more >>

Spice & Ice

By Kara Newman
Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

From New York City to Los Angeles, top bars are serving up cocktails spiced with chiles, wasabi, ginger, and other fiery flavors. Spice & Ice brings this trend to the home bar with recipes for 70 tongue-tingling drinks, including ...    more >>

1000 Fonts

Edited by Bob Gordon
Text by Graham Davis,
Robin Dodd,
and Keith Martin

Finding the perfect font is tricky, and in an increasingly digital age, the options seem endless. This handy volume takes the mystery out of font selection by displaying the entire alphabet and numerals for 1000 unique typefaces, making it easy ...    more >>

Oh! My God! I Miss You

By Yoshitomo Nara

The devilish yet precious children and puppies of celebrated Tokyo-based artist Yoshitomo Nara will beguile everyone on your correspondence list. ...    more >>

City Walks with Kids: Washington, D.C.

By Ingrid Roper Catron
Maps by Jessica Hische

Walks include:
• The White House
• Georgetown
• National Aquarium
• International Spy Museum
• Logan Circle ...    more >>

52 Great Romantic Films

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

Hopeless romantics can pick a card and escape into a cinematic retreat. With these 52 pocket-sized summaries, you'll be introduced to some of the hottest screen couples ever. Curl up and ride the euphoric trials and heart-breaking tribulations ...    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 >>

Little Notes: Musical Notes

By Susie Ghahremani

This sweet collection of music-themed greeting cards will have everybody humming a happy tune. ...    more >>