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 >>

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 >>

Lobel's Meat Bible

By Stanley, Evan, Mark,
and David Lobel
with Mary Goodbody
and David Whiteman
Photographs by Lucy Schaeffer

For anyone who ever wanted to know the difference between Porterhouse and Chateaubriand, the Lobel family of master butchers has all the answers in the Meat Bible. Covering every imaginable meat—beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, rabbit, ...    more >>

Fuck the World

By Bodhi Oser

Juvenile, profane, and timeless, Bodhi Oser's first collection of photographs, Fuck this Book (more than 60,000 copies sold), featured images of real public signs that had been mischievously altered by stickers bearing the most ...    more >>

Plants and Their Application to Ornament

By Eugène Grasset
Introduction by David P. Becker

Elegant botanical illustrations from the classic 1897 design book Plants and Their Application to Ornament are reproduced in this lavish collection. Sure to delight artists, designers, and fans of the Arts and Crafts and Art ...    more >>

Young Guns 6 and The Undiscovered Letter

By The Art Directors Club
with lettera27

This two-volume set explodes with creative inspiration. The first volume, Young Guns 6, is a compilation of the groundbreaking visual media and design chosen by ADC through their annual design challenge to benefit lettera27. ...    more >>

Kittens of Boxville

By Ryosuke Handa
and Yoneo Morita

Adorable kittens traipse around a fantastical city constructed entirely out of colorful hand-painted cardboard in this quirky collection of 30 color photographs from Japan. ...    more >>

Lotta Prints

By Lotta Jansdotter
Photographs by Jenny Hallengren

Beloved Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to print patterns on all sorts of surfaces. Using stencils, rubber stamps, homemade screens, and other easy techniques, the projects and processes range from simple prints ...    more >>

Sprout Your Own Leafy Wonders

This easy-to-use kit introduces young gardeners to three types of unique foliage. One plant has leaves that "cringe" when you touch them, another has leaves as soft as lambs' ears, and the third has leaves that look like they're splattered ...    more >>

The Prenatal Yoga Deck

Text by Olivia H. Miller
with Diane Philos Jensen
Illustrations by Nicole Kaufman

Yoga is an ideal way for expectant mothers to enhance overall health, cope with the physical demands of pregnancy, and prepare for labor and birth. The physician-approved Prenatal Yoga Deck makes exercise easy with 50 beautifully and ...    more >>

City Walks with Dogs: San Francisco

By Ben Brashares

Whether vacationing with a canine companion or simply straying from the neighborhood walking routine, dog owners will love to discover so many pet-friendly attractions and routes they never knew existed. Pick a card, grab the leash, and tell ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Dogs

By David Borgenicht

Your "best friend" shouldn't poop on the rug. Puppy-proof your home; remove skunk odors; give your dog the Heimlich maneuver. ...    more >>

Sublime Stitching Craft Pad

By Jenny Hart

A brand-new must-have for the crafter, this handy pad contains 30 pages filled with iron-on embroidery patterns by stitch maven Jenny Hart, author of Sublime Stitching and the Stitch-it Kit. Jenny Hart is an artist, ...    more >>

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One-Off

By Clare Dowdy

The urge to create an individualized shopping experience is a major trend around the world, such that a new generation of independent shops has grown up. These are mostly small, and are setting up against the odds, so that they have to make a ...    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 >>

Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Amigurumi!

Kyuuto! = Cute!

Savvy crafters know that today's hippest designs hail from Japan. But it's near to impossible to find translated patterns. Or at least it used to be. With Amigurumi, we're proud to present the one of the first two ...    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 >>

1,001 Ways to Live in the Moment

By Barbara Kipfer

The newest title in Chronicle's best-selling 1,001 series offers readers a rare gift: the chance to stop—right here, right now—and truly celebrate the present moment. Packaged in our signature chunky format, this uplifting volume is ...    more >>

The Louisville Guide

By Gregory Luhan
and Dennis Domer
and David Mohney

Louisville is one of the overlooked gems of American architecture, a city of Southern charm and grace with a catalog of buildings by such masters as K.H. Burnham, Bruce Goff, and Herb Greene. An important destination for people interested in ...    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 >>

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 >>

Art of Modern Rock Mini #2: Poster Girls

By Dennis King

Girls, girls, girls! There's no more popular subject for the modern rock poster than the ubiquitous poster girl. In this second pint-sized spin-off of the mammoth Art of Modern Rock, poster expert Dennis King rounds up the hottest ...    more >>

Still

By Debra Bloomfield
Essay by Terry Tempest Williams

Debra Bloomfield's hypnotic photographs provide a visual map of the powerful interplay between sea and sky. Over the years, on a single lonesome stretch of beach, Bloomfield has captured an undeniably intimate portrait of the ocean at ...    more >>

Sex Scratchers

By Lynne Stanton

Get your game on with Baby's Got Blackjack! Dig for bedroom gold with Pirate's Booty! Get down with Dirty Dice! With 100 chances to win, these sexy scratch tickets give a whole new meaning to lotto fever! ...    more >>

Bath Time Gift Set

By Simms Taback

This gift set brings Simms Taback's distinctive, joyful animal illustrations to the bath! Kids are invited to swish like a fish, bark like a seal, smile like a porpoise, and wriggle like an eel. The book comes packaged with a soft terrycloth ...    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 >>

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 >>

Golden Gate Bridge

By Donald MacDonald
and Ira Nadel

Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it's painted that stunning shade of "international orange"? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge ...    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 >>

Poppy's Pants

By Melissa Conroy

Penelope's poppy always wears khaki pants. When he finds a hole in one pair, he asks Penelope to patch it up. Penelope likes to sew . . . but this is a big job. Penelope struggles, but with a little help from her mama, she gets the job ...    more >>

Lost and Found

By Jim LaMarche

Anna looked all around her. The sky was getting dark. "I think we should go home now, Molly." But which way was home?

In three heartwarming stories, celebrated illustrator Jim LaMarche lovingly depicts tales of being lost, ...    more >>

Baking for All Occasions

By Flo Braker
Photographs by Scott Peterson
Foreword by Chuck Williams

Baking expert Flo Braker rises to the occasion with more than 200 celebration-worthy recipes for baked goods. Whether it's an impressive Dark Chocolate Custard Tart to wish someone a happy birthday, a blue ribbon-worthy batch of Fresh Mint ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Breakups

By David Borgenicht

Get over it! What to do if you're left at the altar; tell-tale signs your relationship is over; treating red, puffy eyes; and how to make your bed feel less empty. ...    more >>

Change the World for Ten Bucks

By We Are What We Do

In 2004, a London-based community organization called We Are What We Do launched with the publication of a little book with a big idea: 50 simple actions to make the world a better place. Since then, Change the World for Ten Bucks has ...    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 >>

Listen to Her Voice

By Miki Raver

Eve, Sarah, Rachel, Delilah, Ruth—their names live on, but their ancient stories have been obscured. This newly issued paperback presents a sumptuously illustrated retelling of the lives of 18 women in the Hebrew Bible. Author Miki Raver ...    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 >>

Stickerbomb

By Studio Rarekwai

Stickerbomb is the first collectable, fully-peelable sticker book featuring illustration, graffiti, and graphics.

It is filled with an amazing collection of over 250 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators, and ...    more >>

52 Rainy Day Activities—Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

Countless hours of inventive and imaginative indoor games await the housebound child with this completely revised edition of the bestselling deck. ...    more >>

The Heartbreak Diet

By Thorina Rose

Thorina Rose's funny, beautifully illustrated memoir charts the unexpected dissolution of her marriage and the struggles and adventures of starting over. After marrying young, living in New York, and settling in San Francisco, Rose and ...    more >>

Super Duper Art & Craft Activity Book

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson
and Susan Synarski

Banish boredom forever! Using materials easily found around the house, the more than 75 super duper activities in this book are designed to maximize fun. Rainy days or sunny days, at home or on the road, this book provides dozens of great ideas for ...    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 >>

Rackgaki

By Ryo Sanada
and Suridh Hassan

Dedicated to Japan's rackgaki (graffiti) scene, this book illustrates the work of major graffiti artists working in Japan today. It showcases the creativity that lies within this new and relatively unexplored form of contemporary Japanese art. ...    more >>

Leading Couples

By Turner Classic Movies
Introduction by Robert Osborne

William Powell and Myrna Loy. Bogart and Bacall. Tracy and Hepburn. These on-screen (and sometimes off-screen) couples defined romantic chemistry and the art of falling in love. From Turner Classic Movies, Leading Couples features ...    more >>

Living Homes

By Suzi Moore McGregor
and Nora Burba Trulsson
Photographs by Terrence Moore

At a time when sustainable living has never been more popular, we're proud to offer a paperback edition of Living Homes, published ahead of its time as a hardcover in 2001. Hundreds of photographs tour the interiors and gardens ...    more >>

Potpies

By Elinor Klivans
Photographs by Scott Peterson

With succulent fillings under their golden toppings, it's no wonder that potpies have such a universal appeal. Author Elinor Klivans offers a huge range of filling options from vegetables and eggs to meats, chicken, or fish. And the variety ...    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 >>

Just Like a Baby

By Juanita Havill
Illustrated by Christine Davenier

Everyone has plans for baby Ellen. But—even though she's just a baby—Ellen will do exactly as she pleases. Here is a heartwarming book for any family with a new baby, wishing for a new baby, and, most important of all, loving a new baby. ...    more >>

Field Guide to Produce

By Aliza Green

Produce: It's not just apples and oranges anymore. Today's supermarket shelves are stocked with strange, exotic, and delightful items such as quince, jicama, kumquats, amaranth, yuzus, and wing beans. But you don't need a degree in botany to ...    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 >>

Cook It in a Cup!

By Julia Myall
Photographs by Greg Lowe

This fresh take on kids-in-the-kitchen cookbooks comes with six colorful silicone baking cups that children can use to prepare all sorts of individually sized treats, from little lasagnas to tiny fruit tarts. The silicone cups are ...    more >>

City Walks: Toronto

By Neil Carlson
Maps by David Lindroth

Discover the excitement of Toronto—on foot! This deck is complete with detailed maps and insider information.

Walks include:
• The Harbourfront
• Queen Street West
• The Entertainment District
• Toronto ...    more >>

The Sock Knitting Kit

By Alyce Benevides
and Jaqueline Milles

This kit includes a helpful booklet with easy-to-follow instructions for completing six unique sock patterns, from simple to complex, plus a set of five double-pointed needles and enough yarn to create one pair of socks. Patterns include a ...    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 >>

The Doorbells of Florence

By Andrew Losowsky

These alluring photographs of doorbell panels in Florence, Italy, inspired stories that imagine the lives of the people who dwell at each address. Charming, whimsical, and elegant, each story is a perfect match for its photo, balancing the ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

The 1000 Journals Project

By Someguy
Foreword by Kevin Kelly

Voyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in cafés, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist ...    more >>

City Walks with Kids: San Francisco

By Leslie Crawford
and Sam Fox

Don't worry about finding a sitter—these adventures are designed especially for grownups and kids to discover San Francisco together!

Walks include:
- The Embarcadero
- Golden Gate Park
- Ocean Beach
- The ...    more >>

Chicken Salad

By Barbara Lauterbach
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

The author of Potato Salad is back with 50 of the best recipes for this old-time crowd pleaser. For potlucks and parties, luncheons and lunch boxes, chicken salad is the perfect solution for today’s busy cook. Classics like Waldorf Chicken ...    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 >>

Signing Their Lives Away

By Denise Kiernan
and Joseph D'Agnese

In July 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihood to defy the British and sign the most important document in the history of the United States—and yet how many of them do we actually remember? Signing Their Lives Away ...    more >>

The Bride's Instruction Manual

By Carrie Denny

Feuding in-laws, manipulative wedding planners, rehearsal dinner meltdowns—there's no end to the ways a wedding can go wrong. But have no fear: The Bride's Instruction Manual covers all the topics you need to know to march down the ...    more >>

Hula Honeys

From the collection of Jim Heimann

Celebrating the enduring myth, tropical mystique, and charming allure of the Polynesian Hula girl, these postcards are the perfect way to say aloha to your friends and family around the world. ...    more >>

Secrets of Gorgeous

By Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS

Hot on the heels of Esther Blum's deliciously successful Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous, comes this little bijou of a book. Offering up over 200 quick tips, it shows women how to eat and drink what they love yet maintain their youthful ...    more >>

BAND ID

By Bodhi Oser
Foreword by Art Chantry

From the Rolling Stones' tongue-and-lips trademark to the Grateful Dead's lightning bolt skull to Prince's glyph, logos embody an identity and experience shared between musicians and their fans, who proudly display these graphics on ...    more >>

Busting Out

By Shirley Archer
Illustrations by Neryl Walker

Just in time for swimsuit season, Busting Out offers a revolutionary, all-natural program to enhance the breasts. No matter what the cup size (be it double-A or double-D) or shape (post-pregnancy or pre-bikini), this handy guide ...    more >>

giggle Guide to Baby Gear

By Ali Wing
Illustrations by Arthur Mount

In the age of hip, modern cribs that cost as much as the rent, shopping for baby has become a high-stakes endeavor. Enter giggle: the children's retailer that believes there's no such thing as the perfect crib—or car seat, or even diaper bag. ...    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 >>

Sips & Apps

By Kathy Casey
Photographs by Angie Norwood Browne

When it comes to cocktails and appetizers, chef Kathy Casey is an expert at balancing flavors and textures. Sips & Apps has 100 recipes that include not only classics like the Martini and Manhattan but also creative new concoctions ...    more >>

The Designer's Toolkit: 1000 Colors, Thousands of Color Combinations

By Graham Davis

This indispensable resource is the first and only book to include thousands of ready-to-use color swatches and palettes in multiple file formats for both print and digital applications. This entry in the Designer's Toolkit ...    more >>

Big Night In

By Domenica Marchetti
Photographs by Susie Cushner

Domenica Marchetti shows us how to cook and entertain at home like a native Italian. She brings appealing specialties to the table that fill the stomach and warm the heart of anyone who pulls up a chair. Seventy-five delicious dishes include the ...    more >>

Iron Me On

By Mike Perry

Customize blank T-shirts or any other piece of fabric into wearable art with popular artist Mike Perry's cool hand-drawn illustrations and alphabets. Easy instructions plus more than 50 vividly colorful, ready-to-transfer iron-ons make 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 Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School

By David Borgenicht
and Ben Winters
with Robin Epstein

Homework, hormones, heartache...middle school has no shortage of perils. Never fear, the authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series return with a survival guide for those who are facing—or just about to face—this big transitional ...    more >>

Northwestern University

By Jay Pridmore

Northwestern University: The Campus Guide takes readers on a vivid trip through this campus's compelling history from the 19th century to the present day. This highly illustrated guide presents a wide variety of buildings ranging from Prairie ...    more >>

Michael Chiarello's Flavored Oils and Vinegars

By Michael Chiarello
Photographs by Daniel Proctor

The Food Network's Michael Chiarello knows the secret for making great food that is as simple as it is delicious. These 100 innovative recipes for both making and using flavored oils and vinegars capture the essence of herbs, fruits, ...    more >>

52 Ways to Pamper Yourself

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrated by Karen Johnson

You don't need to be rich, famous, or spoiled to treat yourself to a little (or a lot) of pampering. These 52 imaginative suggestions will inspire much-deserved indulgences for all your unpampered parts, including your feet, heart, ...    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 >>

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 >>

Red Is a Dragon

By Roseanne Thong
Illustrated by Grace Lin

Younger children will be engaged by Red Is a Dragon, as a young girl finds a rainbow of colors in her everyday life. ...    more >>

Subversive Cross Stitch

By Julie Jackson

In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up ...    more >>

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Tea

By Lydia Gautier
Photographs by Jean-Francois Mallet

Prepare for a richly exotic voyage across continents and centuries in this in-depth exploration of the world of tea. Like wine, tea has its own prestigious growing regions and plantations where are produced refined, noble, and modern varieties ...    more >>

deadgame

By Kirk Russell

Third in the series of crime novels featuring what Booklist called "far and away the most inventive new detective hero," California Fish and Game warden John Marquez's latest investigation begins with Marquez on the phone to a ...    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 >>

The Lonesome Puppy

By Yoshitomo Nara

In his first book for children, renowned artist Yoshitomo Nara tells the charming story of a puppy so large that no one notices him—until a determined little girl climbs high enough to meet him and become his friend. A sweet tale from an artist ...    more >>

Hot and Sticky Notes

Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style

By Tom Julian

The right suit can turn an interview into a job, a lunch meeting into a deal, maybe even a blind date into a marriage. So how does a guy tell his herringbone from his seersucker? Tailored for men of all stripes, Nordstrom Guide to Men's ...    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 >>

Field Guide to Cookies

By Anita Chu

What puts the snap in gingersnaps? How do you bake the perfect pinwheel? What's the secret to foolproof friands? Discover these answers and more with Field Guide to Cookies, a handy pocket reference to more than 100 cookie recipes, ...    more >>

Kitchen Playdates

By Lauren Bank Deen
Photographs by Tina Rupp

Sophisticated entertaining—with kids? Lauren Bank Deen proves that it is not only possible, but great fun, too! Filled with 70 delicious recipes, varied menus, and themed activities, Kitchen Playdates offers parents a new way to socialize ...    more >>

Sunblooms Bound Journal

By Amy Butler

This lovely flexible journal features Amy Butler's engaging vintage floral patterns. ...    more >>

Paris Out of Hand

By Karen Elizabeth Gordon
With Barbara Hodgson
and Nick Bantock

From the author of The Transitive Vampire, comes an invitation to a strangely illuminated City of Light, Paris out of Hand. This seductively beautiful replica of a 19th-century travel book—replete with illustrations ...    more >>

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 >>

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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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 >>

Thalia: ¡Radiante!

By Thalia
with Dr. Andrew Kramer, ob-gyn, clinical instructor, Mt. Sinai Hospital, NY

Latina superstar Thalia is back with ¡Radiante!, a gorgeous guide for women seeking a fit and fabulous pregnancy. Having just enjoyed the same herself, Thalia is the perfect woman to advise and inspire, sharing nutrition advice, ...    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 >>

City Walks: Seattle

By Ingrid Emerick
Maps by Lohnes + Wright

Explore Seattle like a local! This deck features 50 walking tours packed with insider tips.
Walks include:
• The Space Needle
• Pioneer Square
• Pike Place Market
• Discovery Park ...    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 >>

The Art of Dale Chihuly

Essay by Timothy Anglin Burgard

Dale Chihuly is the most famous and influential artist working in glass today. For more than four decades, he has been the leading figure in this unique art form, fusing traditional craft with fine art, fabrication with the natural ...    more >>

Little Hoot

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrated by Jen Corace

It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing ...    more >>

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Easter Eggs

By Matthew Mead

Give the Easter bunny a few good eggs to work with this year. Easter Eggs features 40 fantastic decorating projects from kid-friendly sticker-dyed eggs to festive egg garlands and elegant eggshell candleholders. Matthew Mead, ...    more >>

The Unplanned Career: How to Turn Curiousity into Opportunity

By Kathleen Mitchell

Ready to build the career you want with a plan that changes with you? Whether you are starting a new venture or searching for more challenge and fulfillment in your current profession, this interactive journal will help you explore critical ...    more >>

52 Fun Things to Do in the Car, Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

Kiss the roadtrip blues good-bye with the revised version of this best-selling activity deck featuring updated text throughout as well as a variety of new activities. From engaging games to creative art activities to mind-bending puzzles, ...    more >>

Chuck Dugan Is AWOL

By Eric Chase Anderson

On the day of his eighteenth birthday, midshipman cadet Chuck Dugan receives a startling letter, including a treasure map drawn by his late father and news that his mother is about to marry a rogue and scoundrel known as "the Admiral." When ...    more >>

The MAD Magazine Poster Book

By The Usual Gang of Idiots at MAD Magazine

The Usual Gang of Idiots at MAD Magazine is gleefully proud to present some of the wackiest, most satirical, and funniest art from their archives in a brand-new format. This collection of posters gives millions of MAD ...    more >>

Vunce Upon a Time

By J.otto Seibold
and Siobhan Vivian
Illustrated by J.otto Seibold

Dagmar is not like other vampires. He's shy, he's afraid of humans, and . . . he's a vegetarian! But even more than he likes vegetables, Dagmar loves candy. And when he hears about all the treats he can get on Halloween, he knows he has to be brave and ...    more >>

The Smart Traveler's Passport

By Erik Torkells
and the Readers of Budget Travel Magazine

Budget Travel magazine isn't just about the best travel experience at the lowest price—it's also about traveling "the right way." Their philosophy, "Vacations for real people," has led them to their readership for guidance, and this ...    more >>

Griffin and Sabine

By Nick Bantock

Griffin: It's good to get in touch with you at last. Could I have one of your fish postcards? I think you were right -- the wine glass has more impact than the cup. --Sabine

But Griffin had never met a woman named Sabine. How did she know him? How ...    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 >>

Classic Western Stories

Compiled by Cooper Edens

For more than a hundred years, the vivid stories of the American West have thrilled and enthralled audiences both young and old, and captured the imaginations of generations. Here are the adventures of outlaws and gunslingers, explorers ...    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 >>

The Backyard Birdsong Guide: Eastern and Central North America

A Guide to Listening
By Donald Kroodsma

Get to know birds by ear with this engaging, one-of-a-kind book. Discover seventy-five unique species from Eastern and Central North America as you enjoy their sounds at the touch of a button-reproduced in high quality on the attached ...    more >>

Rosie Flo's Animals Coloring Book

By Roz Streeten

A zebra dress, a peacock skirt, a spiderweb gown, giraffe boots, and many other fantastic creations await you in this animal-themed Rosie Flo coloring book. You add the heads, legs, and arms for each costume, and then color the characters, ...    more >>

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

By August Ragone

Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows beloved ...    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 >>

Library of Dust

By David Maisel
Essays by Geoff Manaugh,
Terry Toedtemeier,
and Michael Roth

Esteemed photographer David Maisel has created a somber and beautiful series of images depicting canisters containing the cremated remains of the unclaimed dead from an Oregon psychiatric hospital. Dating back as far as the nineteenth ...    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 >>

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Tiny Bubbles

By Kate Simon
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

Sparkling wine is great for celebrating, but pour it into a cocktail and the real party begins. Tiny Bubbles stirs up 40 refreshing concoctions using Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other bubbly wines. Drinks include favorites like ...    more >>

Guac Off!

By Nathan Myers
Photographs by Jeremy Webster

Nathan Myers is a guacamole master. His recipes will have guac fans forgoing the chips and digging in with a spoon. With 30 recipes for classic, exotic, and extreme guacamoles, there is a guac to suit every occasion, from the green chile-enhanced ...    more >>

Wolfgang Bloch

Text by Mike Stice
Afterword by David Carson

Wolfgang Bloch sees waves everywhere—in the ocean, in the grain of wood, in the core of a surfboard that he has sawed in two. Using all of these different media, Bloch creates simple, evocative paintings that transform ocean waves into ...    more >>

The Castaway Pirates

Story and pop-ups by Ray Marshall
Illustrated by Wilson Swain

In this pop-up pirate adventure, five pirates try to avoid being eaten by a shark when their ship springs a leak. They try to plug the hole with everything from the captain's coat to his rope, but in the end it's their smelly feet that turn the ...    more >>

Smut: Volume 2

From the Editors of Nerve.com

Smut delivers the whole package—intelligence, eye candy, and undeniable satisfaction. This paperback collection presents 20 examples of Nerve.com's most talked-about fiction plus arresting photos. More fearless, forthright, ...    more >>

Sabine's Notebook

Written and Illustrated by Nick Bantock

Griffin—Foolish man. You cannot turn me into a phantom because you are frightened. You do not dismiss a muse at a whim. If you will not join me, then I will come to you. —Sabine

Sabine was supposed to be imaginary, a friend and lover that Griffin ...    more >>

The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book

By Lynn Rosen
and Joe Borgenicht

The Baby Owner's Manual taught more than 150,000 readers how to "operate" newborns and infants. Now it's time to enhance your baby's performance with The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book. These 75 games and ...    more >>

Secret Lives of Great Artists

By Elizabeth Lunday

In the tradition of our best-selling Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents (120,000 copies in print), here are outrageous and uncensored profiles of the world's greatest artists, complete with hundreds of little-known, ...    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 >>

To Each His Home

By Bilyana Dimitrova

Most of us would agree that, for better or worse, our houses speak for us. They are like a second face we present to the world. But when does a house become your home? It is the moment your house begins speaking to you—in an ongoing ...    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 >>

My Listography

By Lisa Nola
Illustrations by Nathaniel Russell

This quirky journal will inspire young list-makers to create an entire autobiography in list form! Covering everything from favorite books and movies to secret wishes and dreams for the future, each list also comes with a comical ...    more >>

A Seed Is Sleepy

By Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrated by Sylvia Long

Award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and ...    more >>

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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 >>

City Walks: London

By Craig Taylor
Maps by Bart Wright

Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a native—on foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, City Walks: London will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in ...    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 >>

2033

From the editors of Nerve.com

What is the future of sex? Some of the brightest minds writing today offer their predictions in this tantalizing anthology. Rick Moody considers the repornification of Times Square, Lisa Gabriele predicts 100 percent divorce rate, Ana ...    more >>

Asleep in the Afternoon

By E. C. Large

Back in print after an absence of nearly 70 years, the facsimile edition of E. C. Large's novel Asleep in the Afternoon is what we now call a "mash-up," made up of scientific research, social satire, and fictional flights of ...    more >>

Why Did I Buy This Book?

By Lynn Brunelle

Packed with over 500 mind-enhancing exercises, this book is the ultimate tool for attaining and maintaining optimal brain health. Including word games, visual and spatial challenges, logic puzzlers, and memory boosters, the ...    more >>

Tapas

By Joyce Goldstein
Photographs by Leigh Beisch

An expert in Mediterranean cuisine, Joyce Goldstein brings the warmth of Spain across the Atlantic with this delightful array of tapas recipes. These treats are small, savory, and perfect for an evening in with friends. Whether reliving a ...    more >>

The Eiffel Tower Cookbook

By Jean Joho
with Chandra Ram
Photographs by Susie Cushner

Atop the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas stands the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, a must-go attraction renowned for its exquisite French cuisine and its breathtaking panoramic view of the Strip. Acclaimed chef Jean Joho takes readers into his ...    more >>

Creature Notecards

By Andrew Zuckerman

Fresh, touching and charming, these notecards will add a touch of the wild to all kinds of correspondence. ...    more >>

Little Panda

Little Panda's friends all offer him something special to eat in this charming addition to the Finger Puppet library. ...    more >>

Tour America

By Diane Siebert
Illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson

From New Hampshire's formidable Mount Washington to San Francisco's spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, the scenic treasures of the United States are brilliantly captured in this artistic tour de force. Award-winning poet Diane Seibert's ...    more >>

French General: Home Sewn

By Kaari Meng
Photographs by Jon Zabala

As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store, French General, Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now, this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a ...    more >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Extreme Junior Edition

By David Borgenicht
and Justin Heimberg

The best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series returns with this "extreme" follow-up to the Junior Edition. Packed with funny, kid friendly instructions for the most extreme situations such as how to handle an encounter with a ...    more >>

The Morning Star

By Nick Bantock

The mystery that began with a single enigmatic postcard reaches its dramatic conclusion in The Morning Star. Three million readers the world over await this last chapter of the best-selling Griffin & Sabine series, a volume of ...    more >>

Window Seat

By Gregory Dicum

Talk about a fresh perspective! Perched 35,000 feet in the air, Window Seat decodes the sights to be seen on any flight across North America. Broken down by region, this unusual guide features 70 aerial photographs; a fold-out map of North ...    more >>

The Art of Superman Returns

By Daniel Wallace
Foreword by Bryan Singer

The Man of Steel is back on the silver screen when Superman Returns hits theaters June 2006. Directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men) and packed with explosive action, this blockbuster film documents the super hero's return—after a ...    more >>

XOXO Hugs and Kisses Postcard Book

By James Jean

Award-winning artist James Jean conjures up a collection of half-forgotten dreamscapes and haunting childhood fantasias in this set of 30 postcards. ...    more >>

Donogoo-Tonka or the Miracles of Science

By Jules Romains
Translated by Brian Evenson
Afterword by Joan Ockman

Donogoo-Tonka or The Miracles of Science: A Cinematographic Tale is a mock film scenario written by the French novelist Jules Romains. It was first published in book form in 1920, and has never been translated into English. The satirical plot ...    more >>

"You get more beautiful every time I look at you." Journal

From The Cambridge Women

She can write her wildest Porn for Women fantasies . . . or maybe just her to-do list. ...    more >>

Dante's Paradiso

Adapted by Sandow Birk
and Marcus Sanders
Preface by Peter Hawkins
Foreword by Mary Campbell
Introduction by Michael F. Meister, FSC, PhD

With the publication of Dante's Paradiso, Sandow Birk and Marcus Sanders complete their literary and artistic achievement—the retelling of The Divine Comedy in contemporary words and images. Hailed as "inspired" by the ...    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 >>

Fate! Luck! Chance!

By Ken Smith

Serendipity and innovative collaboration turned The ­Bonesetter's Daughter, Amy Tan's best-selling novel, into a pioneering opera, which debuts in 2008 at the San Francisco Opera before touring the world. In their own words, captured ...    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 >>

What's Your Poo Telling You?

By Anish Sheth, M.D.
and Josh Richman

With universal appeal (everyone poops, after all), this witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health and well-being by studying ...    more >>

A Sense of Mission

Text by Thomas A. Drain
Photographs by David Wakely
Foreword by N. Scott Momaday

Visually beautiful and historically important, the Spanish missions of the United States are a unique legacy of two very different cultures. Conceived as an expression of the Catholic faith of the European conquerors, they were built and ...    more >>

Manufractured

By Steven Skov Holt
and Mara Holt Skov

This volume reveals a major trend taking place today in visual and material culture—the radical appropriation of consumer goods as raw material for art- and object-making. A growing number of artists, craftspeople, and designers are ...    more >>

Animals on Parade Notecard Set by Sukie

By Darrell Gibbs
and Julia Harding

From bunnies to bears to elephants, this delightful die-cut notecard set features 16 animal-shaped cards perfect for thank yous, invites, birthdays, or quick hellos. ...    more >>

Flip-a-Face Furry Friends: Same and Different

By SAMi

Here's a Flip-a-Face book with a new twist! This time there's an expanded page, so each animal is shown in full and set within an environment. The reader is asked: "How is the cat's face different from the dog's face? What is missing from this face?" ...    more >>

Barry Moser Story Pack

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Cowboy Stories
Illustrated by Barry Moser
Introduction by Peter Glassman
7 x 9 in; 184 pp; b/w illustrations throughout, ages 12 and up
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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 >>

Poo Log

By Anish Sheth, M.D.
and Josh Richman
Illustrations by Peter Arkle

Finally, what every bathroom has been waiting for—the Poo Log, a journal for recording and studying the wondrous uniqueness of each bowel movement. With an extensive glossary, handy reference checklists, interesting nuggets ...    more >>

Duck! Rabbit!

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
and Tom Lichtenheld

From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just ...    more >>

Night of the Moon

By Hena Khan
Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern ...    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 >>

According to the Rolling Stones

By The Rolling Stones

For the first time in paperback—and in a great reading edition—here is the real story of the Rolling Stones, as told by the Stones themselves. In their own words, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood get ...    more >>

52® Boredom Busters for Kids

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

Packed with creative suggestions for both indoor and outdoor activities, this illustrated deck will provide inspiration when boredom strikes. Try Treasure Hunt, Secret Writings, Science Cubes, and Nature Wind Chimes. Perfect for any ...    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 >>

Olive, the Other Reindeer

Written and illustrated by J.otto Seibold
and Vivian Walsh

Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. And while Santa and ...    more >>