Love Stamp Kit

Proclaim devotion to loved ones with these 16 sentimental and sassy heart-shaped stamps and a two-color ink pad. ...    more >>

Mexicasa

By Melba Levick
Texts by Gina Hyams

Perched on a rugged coastline, set in verdant ranch land, or tucked away in a picturesque colonial town, the magnificent inns and haciendas of Mexico spring to life in the pages of Mexicasa. Historically and culturally important, these living ...    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 >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting

By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht
and Sarah Jordan

Forget quicksand and shark attacks, child-rearing is the truly terrifying activity. A screaming baby on an airplane, no diapers (!), monsters hiding in the closet, a long family car trip, the first date—these are the high-risk ...    more >>

Natural Houses

By Arthur Andersson
and Chris Wise

For Arthur Andersson and Chris Wise, the fundamental elements that give buildings meaning are found in nature. Imbuing day-to-day activities with poetry and awe, their designs address both pragmatic needs and the psychological ...    more >>

Moleskine City Notebook London

The first guidebook you write yourself.

Shopping at Harrods, Oxford Street or Camden Market; eating on Brick Lane or Knightsbridge; watching Shakespeare or street theater – London is a city with options for all. Keep track of ...    more >>

Little Butterfly

Sweet, simple rhyming text and an interactive finger puppet combine for hours of delightful play! ...    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 >>

Stonewall Kitchen Winter Celebrations

By Jonathan King,
Jim Stott,
and Kathy Gunst
Photographs by Jim Stott

Stonewall Kitchen shows how to celebrate in style with these 50 tantalizing recipes for holiday entertaining. Take your turkey from traditional to modern by adding an updated side dish to your Thanksgiving menu, like Mashed Parsnips ...    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 >>

Fashion A to Z

By Alex Newman
and Zakee Shariff

Aimed at fashion and textile students, Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable, accessible, and up-to-date guide to fashion terminology.

Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges ...    more >>

Christmas with Rita and Whatsit

By Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod
Illustrated by Olivier Tallec

Rita and Whatsit have a lot to do to get ready for Christmas, including writing to Santa (he needs a few suggestions, of course), decorating the tree (with sausages), and making a delicious snack for Santa and the reindeer. Together, Rita and ...    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 >>

Vintage Alphabet Stamps: Sign Language

Redstone Press

Add style and panache to letters, art, and more with this fun stamp kit that includes all the symbols of a vintage sign language font from the eclectic typography collection of Redstone Press. ...    more >>

Movies to Check Out

By the Imagineering Company

Patterned after the successful Books to Check Out, this ingenious journal brings out the critic in you, letting you keep track of your favorite (and least favorite) movie experiences. ...    more >>

ArtLab: Cupcake Decorating Studio

By Jenna Land Free
and Leslie Miller

Whip up a variety of fun, imaginative cupcakes be they artful configurations or intriguing singles. Like its predecessors, this ArtLab kit makes the hard stuff easy. With custom-designed tools and skill-building techniques, creating ...    more >>

Monet's Impressions

By Claude Monet
Produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Throughout his life, Claude Monet wrote and spoke about his art. This elegant book pairs spectacular reproductions of some of his most important paintings with his own words to create a uniquely personal look at the work of one of the world’s most ...    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 >>

Rice Pasta Couscous

By Jeff Koehler

At the heart of Mediterranean cuisine lies a trio of traditional staples: rice, pasta, and couscous. Join the author as he travels from Morocco to Syria to Italy to Spain, discovering such delectable treats as Classic Seven Vegetable ...    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 >>

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 >>

The Martini

By Barnaby Conrad III

A chilled, crystal glass; the purest gin; a touch of dry vermouth--vigorously shaken, not stirred--and a plump, green olive. The martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. Originally mixed in the nineteenth century, it became an ...    more >>

The Gamble House Cookbook

Introduction by Mark Peel
Preface by Robert Harris, FAIA
Photographs by Meg McComb

The Gamble House is a winter house designed in 1908 by architects Greene & Greene for the Gamble family of Proctor & Gamble fame. Built at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement, it remains an important international architectural ...    more >>

Tales from the Brothers Grimm

Compiled by Cooper Edens

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the most enduring and most beloved of all traditional tales. This beautifully designed collection contains "Cinderella," "Brave Little Tailor," "Snow White," and 12 more. Coupled with ...    more >>

Moleskine City Notebook New York

The first guidebook you write yourself.

The Bronx is up, the Battery's down, and the Moleskine City Notebook New York has space for everything in between. The Key Map summarizes the overall city layout , showing the sequence and ...    more >>

Em & Lo's Sex Toy

By Em & Lo
Illustrations by Arthur Mount

The lovely sex advisors of Nerve.com fame are back! Amassing knowledge from years of counseling the sexually curious and courageous, Em and Lo now offer this essential sex toy field guide. With over 300 hilarious alphabetically listed ...    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 >>

Mama, Do You Love Me?

By Barbara Joosse
Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee

Mama, do you love me? Yes I do Dear One. How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by ...    more >>

The Story of Snow

By Mark Cassino
with Jon Nelson, Ph.D.

How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features ...    more >>

Breaking News

Reporters of the Associated Press
Foreword by David Halberstam

The reporter who filed the last dispatch before falling with Custer at his "last stand" against the Sioux. The Honolulu bureau chief who looked up from his breakfast table to see Japanese planes flying low and called San Francisco, ...    more >>

Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds

Foreword by Hugh M. Hefner
Introduction by Dave Hickey
Text by Robert Coover,
Maureen Gibbon,
Jay McInerney,
Daphne Merkin,
Robert Stone,
and Paul Theroux

Following the remarkable success of last year's limited deluxe edition, we're pleased to present The Complete Centerfolds in a new compact package. The content remains the same—every Centerfold from every issue. That's over ...    more >>

A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas

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

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

The Perfect Note

By Kerry Colburn
Illustrations and calligraphy by Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls

This all-in-one desktop kit is a stationery-lover's dream: It features 24 cards and envelopes, an ink pad and stamps, a variety of stickers and labels as well as a 48-page booklet chock-full of tips and templates all housed in a gorgeous ...    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 >>

Pretty in Punk

By Alyce Benevides
and Jaqueline Milles
Photographs by Rob Benevides

Another boring scarf? More mittens? We're not gonna take it! And neither should you!

Pretty in Punk salutes counterculture fashion with 25 entirely original designs inspired by fashion icons Vivienne Westwood and John ...    more >>

One Is a Drummer

By Roseanne Thong
Illustrated by Grace Lin

Now available in paperback, this lively concept book shows that the world around us is filled with things to count. Three are the dim sum carts filled with yummy treats, eight are the candles on a birthday cake. With brilliantly colored ...    more >>

Bloom a Day

Photographs by Ron van Dongen

Nature's most beautiful works of art, flowers have reigned for centuries as symbols of love, gratitude, friendship, and remembrance. In Bloom a Day, celebrated photographer Ron van Dongen matches each day of the year with its ...    more >>

How to Cheat in Sports

By Scott Ostler
Foreword by Rick Reilly

It's no secret that pro athletes cheat. But how exactly do they do it? Original interviews with former professional athletes and coaches reveal step-by-step instructions and technical drawings on how to throw a spitball, become an ...    more >>

My Quotable Kid

Outrageous, poignant, or bitingly witty—the things our children say always offer an unexpected glimpse into a world that is all their own. Filled with roomy pages for jotting down conversations or overheard saying, this handsome keepsake journal ...    more >>

Yellow Submarine Notepad: Ringo

Subafilms Ltd.

Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking

By Madhur Jaffrey
Photographs by Noel Barnhurst

With more than ten reprints, it's clear cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey wins the popular vote for delicious Indian recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Now with a beautiful new design and all-new photographs, Madhur ...    more >>

The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road

By Cameron Tuttle
Illustrations by Susannah Bettag

From the author of the very funny and successful Paranoid’s Pocket Guide, comes the ultimate self-help book for women. It's a guide to the open road that's strictly AAA—that's attitude, adventure, and ass-kicking good times. Filled ...    more >>

Seriously Simple Holidays

By Diane Rossen Worthington
Photographs by Noel Barnhurst

When the joys of the season are upon us, wouldn't it be great to enjoy them for once? Best-selling author Diane Rossen Worthington offers all the secrets for entertaining with no stress, just lots of style. Essential equipment, suggestions ...    more >>

The Voice of the Butterfly

By John Nichols

Now in paperback, John Nichols's fresh, hilarious, and touching novel brings his vintage wit to the absurdities of modern life. When Suicide City's new highway bypass threatens the home of an exquisitely obscure butterfly, aging '60s ...    more >>

Dinosaurs! Matching Game

By Bob Barner

Bob Barner's colorful paper-collage dinosaurs spring to life in this classic 72-card matching game. Young dino-lovers will have fun while developing their memory, concentration, and matching skills. And they’ll delight in learning the ...    more >>

ArtLab: Fashion Studio

By Sara Easterly

Including a unique light table that illuminates every outfit, this kit helps kids create a full fashion line using acetate wardrobe pieces. Add color, patterns, and texture—voila! Is it ready-to-wear or couture? Casual or red-carpet? It's the ...    more >>

Winter Knits Kit

By Sara Lucas
and Allison Isaacs
Photographs by France Ruffenach

Cozy mittens, sporty scarves, fuzzy ornaments, supersoft sweaters, and festive stockings—the Winter Knits Kit is brimming with the coolest creations. From quick and easy weekend projects to rewarding long-term luxuries, winter ...    more >>

Sweet Miniatures

By Flo Braker
Photographs by Michael Lamotte

Award-winning author and acclaimed baking expert Flo Braker knows the best things come in small packages. Now this acclaimed author is back with a revised and expanded edition of her beloved Sweet Miniatures. Winner of the IACP Single-Subject ...    more >>

Fantasy Sex Deck

By Don and Debra Macleod
Illustrations by Daniel Chen

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

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 >>

Moleskine 2009/2010 Weekly Notebook 18 Month Large

The Moleskine 18 Month Weekly Notebook, soft cover large, is dated from July 2009 to December 2010. Formatted to show the week's appointments on the left and a ruled page for notes and ideas on the right, this popular planner style is perfect ...    more >>

School Years

Illustrations by Stephen Britt

Families will love this cute and clever keepsake album for recording precious milestones and accomplishments. Both parent and child can fill each expandable pocket—there's one for every year from kindergarten to 12th grade—with photos, ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Glamourpuss

By Julie Jackson
Photographs by Jill Johnson

According to cuteoverload.com, we have officially reached "totally new levels of redonkulessness." The Kitty Wig craze—sprung from the feverish imagination of Julie Jackson and her purring partner in crime—has swept the globe. ...    more >>

By the Light of the Harvest Moon

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Mark Jones

As the harvest moon shines down, the wind picks up, sending orange, yellow, and crimson leaves dancing, until they settle in a pumpkin patch. One-by-one, leaf people emerge to celebrate the autumnal equinox.

Mark Jones's ...    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 Nantucket Holiday Table

By Susan Simon
Photographs by Jeffrey Allen

From wreath-bedecked fishing boats to the sparkling Shoppers' Stroll, Nantucket Island captures the magical spirit of the holidays like no place else. Elegantly adorned with 75 beautiful full-color photographs, The Nantucket ...    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 >>

Big Rabbit's Bad Mood

By Ramona Bădescu
Illustrated by Delphine Durand

Big Rabbit has a mood. A bad mood. A mood with attitude. A big, disgusting mood that won't leave him alone. What's a rabbit to do?

He tries watching TV, but the bad mood is on every channel. He tries making a salad, but the bad mood is ...    more >>

Fresh Dialogue 9: In/Visible: Graphic Data Revealed

Moderated by John Maeda

Each year, the New York chapter of the AIGA invites a group of emerging designers to participate in the Fresh Dialogue forum. In/Visible: Graphic Data Revealed brings together a diverse group of information graphics designers for ...    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 >>

Halloween Has Boo!

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Rebecca Doughty

Sly rhymes, quirky illustrations plus die-cut covers with holographic foil result in this holiday board book with an extra-special sparkle.
Spiders have spin and
pumpkins have grin;
Brooms have witches and
witches ...    more >>

Mommy Lotto

The perfect gift for the world's greatest mom, these family-friendly lottery scratchers offer 100 chances for Mommy to score the star treatment she deserves. From quiet time and chore-free bliss to spa pampering and romantic dates, these ...    more >>

SmartLab Challenge: Human Body Challenge

By Ben Grossblatt

Next in the SmartLab Challenge series, kids get answers to 1,000 questions about their bodies. Health and fitness, nutrition, sleep and even what it takes to stay mentally alert—it's all covered in this often "eeewww!" inspiring game book. ...    more >>

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

By Diane deGroat

This story, featuring Gilbert the beloved opossum, is a wise and funny tale of truth and lies—and butterflies!—that's a perfect tie-in for President's Day, Independence Day, and school units on biography. ...    more >>

The Codewriting Workbook

By Robert J. Krawczyk
Foreword by William J. Mitchell

The Codewriting Workbook introduces students and practitioners to basic programming concepts for computer-aided design (CAD). Through a series of guided exercises and examples, readers learn how to develop and write procedures ...    more >>

The Race

Retold by Caroline Repchuk
Illustrated by Alison Jay

The Tortoise and the Hare with a new twist! ...    more >>

The Cat Owner's Manual

By Dr. David Brunner
and Sam Stall

Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes and pillowcases. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn’t my cat come with an owner’s manual?!?" And now -- thank God! -- she does.
Through ...    more >>

Mom's Ultimate Family Organizer

By Amy Keroes

This comprehensive, one-stop organizer is an essential tool for the busiest person of them all—mom! Inside the sturdy binder is a system for managing motherhood: calendar pages to keep track of family members' schedules, directory pages ...    more >>

Bon Appétit 2010 Daily Calendar

Enjoy a full year of delicious recipes and professional cooking tips with this delightful calendar featuring fast, easy, and fresh meal ideas for any gathering. ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

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 Take Care of the Babysitter, the two girls hatch a plan to prove that Bean's big sister is the ...    more >>

Gentlemen, Start Your Ovens

By Tucker Shaw
Photographs by Leigh Beisch

For the guy who thinks home cooking means presenting take-out in serving dishes instead of straight from the container, here's a crash course in taking control of the kitchen. Sixty-five killer, easy-to-make recipes cover every hour of the ...    more >>

San Francisco Stories

Edited by John Miller

Every city has its stories, but San Francisco seems to have more than most. It falls down. It burns up. It goes Beatnik in the fifties and crazy in the sixties -- but it remains elegant throughout. San Francisco Stories collects the most ...    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 >>

Reprodepot Folk and Flora Journal

By Djerba Goldfinger

We've covered our flexi-bound journal with fabric from Reprodepot, putting the site's signature textiles at the fingertips of retro design fans. ...    more >>

Tiburones Fabulosos

By Seymour Simon

The same fascinating content thoughtfully translated for use in the classroom or at home. ...    more >>

American Character

Foreword by Tom Brokaw

American Character: A Photographic Journey is a celebration of the extraordinary people, from all walks of life, who make this country what it is. Conceived by USA Network, this book is an outgrowth of Character Project, an ongoing artistic ...    more >>

Commuter Waiting Games

By Hal Bowman

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

Button Girl

By Mikyla Bruder

Buttons aren't just for buttonholes anymore! With this one-of-a-kind button book, crafty girls can create more than 20 stylish accessories including Button Barrettes and Bobbies, Hip Ribbon Button Belts, Crazy Coasters, and much more. ...    more >>

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 >>

A Child's Garden of Verses

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Here is a classic, illustrated edition of one of the best loved poetry collections in the world. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 pictures by the most distinguished children's book artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth ...    more >>

52 Fun Family Games

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

These 52 entertaining activities include a wide range of games that will amuse family members of all ages and interests. They're perfect for any family that finds itself stranded on a desert island, trapped in a tent, or restless on a rainy day. ...    more >>

Pom-Pom Pals

By Michelle Tilly

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

Little Cow

With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book creates fun along the way as parents and children play and read together. ...    more >>

Eric Carle Decorative Prints

By Eric Carle

This exciting collection features 12 ready-to-frame stunning posters celebrating the art of Eric Carle. The perfect gift for new parents decorating a nursery, or a delightful addition to any classroom, these posters feature colorful and ...    more >>

The Punch

By Noah Hawley

David believes that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Scott, his brother, believes that his life is going to fall apart, and that everyone he loves will leave him. Doris, their mother, believes that she has nothing to lose by revealing a ...    more >>

Tartine

By Elisabeth Prueitt
and Chad Robertson
Photographs by France Ruffenach
Foreword by Alice Waters

Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that instantly says "classic." This is one of them. Acclaimed pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt and master baker Chad Robertson share not only their fabulous recipes, but also the secrets and expertise ...    more >>

Jacob Lawrence in the City

By Susan Goldman Rubin

Busy city! Beep, beep, beep!

Jacob Lawrence's exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic ...    more >>

Cooking Up a Storm

Edited by Marcelle Bienvenu
and Judy Walker

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, thousands of people lost their keepsakes and family treasures forever. As residents started to rebuild their lives, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans became a post-hurricane ...    more >>

Wrapped in Love

By Jan Johnston
Illustrated by Maria Eugênia

Mom and Dad tuck Snoozer into bed, but before he falls asleep, he hears strange noises: Creak creak. Thump thump. Squeak. Snoozer is afraid, but Mom and Dad comfort and reassure him. Feeling securely protected by his parents' ...    more >>

Sugar in the Air

By E. C. Large

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

Julius! Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

By Paul Frank Industries

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

Look

By DwellStudio®

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 >>

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 >>

Fresh Dialogue 7: Making Magazines

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Moderated by James Truman

The AIGA's Fresh Dialogue series brings together emerging designers in annual podium discussions and provides them with a forum to talk about their work, thoughts, and ideas. Fresh Dialogue 7: Making Magazines presents three ...    more >>

Bibliographic

By Jason Godfrey
Foreword by Stephen Heller

Bibliographic: 100 Classic Graphic Design Books is a unique compilation of the best design books of the last 100 years. It covers a huge range of material—historic titles from pioneering type foundries to the best of recent monographs from ...    more >>

Wish

By Roseanne Thong
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven

This lively compilation of wishing traditions from around the world is sure to educate and inspire young readers—and makes a perfect gift! Each charming custom provides insight into the cultures of lands far and near while reminding us of the ...    more >>

Le Forêt Eco-Keepsake Notecards

By Lisa Congdon

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings

By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht
and Sarah Jordan

Wedding dress torn? Ring lost? Cake collapsed? Groom gone missing? Despite all the planning, the happy couple might not actually be prepared for The Big Day and all that can go awry. Luckily, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling ...    more >>

Drawing for Interior Design

By Drew Plunkett

This volume covers all stages of visual presentation in interior design, from early concept sketches and more evolved technical drawings to complex computer renderings, models for client presentation, and production drawings for ...    more >>

Rejuvenation

By Mary Beth Janssen
Foreword by Toni Bark, M.D.
Illustrations by Amy Saidens

The "Change" is in for a change! The "sensations" of menopause now can be soothed with nurturing mindbody healing practices and all natural, at-home spa treatments. Mary Beth Janssen combines her expert knowledge of herbs, aromatherapy, ...    more >>

52 Mother and Daughter Activities

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

These delightful cards offer different ways for mothers and daughters to spend time together. From practical tips to fanciful outings, there's something for every intergenerational duo. Try Music Switcheroo, Stress ...    more >>

Mexicolor

By Melba Levick
and Tony Cohan
and Masako Takahashi

Basking in sunlight and coursing with energy, Mexico enjoys a unique relationship with color-inspired, intrinsic, inseparable from life itself. This vibrance sings forth in the pages of Mexicolor, the collaborative project of an ...    more >>

Hello Blythe! Journal

Photographs by Gina Garan

Blythe always has her eyes on you. (Watch her to-die-for eyes change colors as she looks from side to side!) ...    more >>

Five-Fold Happiness

By Vivien Sung

Surround yourself with lucky objects, the Chinese believe, and good fortune will come to you. In word and image, this exquisite volume-a delight to hold in the hand-explores the bounteous meanings of the five-fold symbols of happiness: luck, ...    more >>

Kitchen Sticky Notes

This handy portfolio of sticky notepads lets busy home cooks keep track of recipes, write shopping lists, and flag cookbooks with notes and reminders. ...    more >>

52 Slumber Party Activities

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

Dig out the sleeping bags and flashlights and host a slumber party - complete with loads of fun and silly games. This deck suggests crafts, recipes, and party ideas sure to make for an outrageous, one-of-a-kind evening that kids will love! ...    more >>

Ilf and Petrov's American Road Trip

By Ilya Ilf
and Evgeny Petrov
Edited by Erika Wolf
Texts by Aleksandr Rodchenko
and Aleksandra Ilf

In 1935, well into the era of Soviet communism, Russian satirical writers Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov came to the U.S as special correspondents for the Russian newspaper Pravda. They drove cross-country and back on a ten-week trip, ...    more >>

French General Mini Journal Set

Keep this stylish set of four petite journals at your home or office, each one perfect for jotting down lists, notes, or dreams. ...    more >>

Wine Journal

By Brian St. Pierre

Created for serious wine lovers, this deluxe leather-bound volume is the ultimate tool for recording everything about the world's most revered libation. With ample room for jotting down notes on all aspects from memorable wine tastings to ...    more >>

The Jim Morrison Scrapbook

By James Henke

Produced with the full cooperation of the Morrison estates, The Jim Morrison Scrapbook captures the wild life, mysterious death, and enduring work of the Doors' legendary leader. New interviews with friends, family members, surviving ...    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 >>

To Quote a Queer

Edited by John Lessard

We're here. We're queer. And we're hilarious! Not to mention eloquent, bitchy, poetic, luminous, and dead-on brilliant! To Quote a Queer features more than 2,500 quotations on a host of subjects, including:

Body Image: "To ...    more >>

Jim Marshall: Proof

By Jim Marshall
Introduction by Joel Selvin

The Beatles racing across Candlestick Park at the end of their final public performance; Johnny Cash pausing to give the camera a middle finger salute before playing for inmates in San Quentin; a weary Janis Joplin backstage, keeping a ...    more >>

The Cupcake Deck

By Elinor Klivans
Photographs by France Ruffenach

Drawn from the best-selling book, Cupcakes, this deck includes such inviting recipes as Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes, Vanilla Cheesecake Crunch-Top Cupcakes and the deliriously delicious Lemon Angel Cupcakes. Here are 25 ...    more >>

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In a Family Way

By James Calder

It's a parent's nightmare: the fertility doctor who tinkers with the very essence of a child. The Bill Damen series leaps onto a bigger and more ambitious canvas with the filmmaker-turned-sleuth's third case, one where life and death are ...    more >>

Papa, Do You Love Me?

By Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee

This follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? (over one million copies sold in 15 languages!) captures the universal love between a father and child. Set in Africa and featuring the Maasai culture, the beautiful watercolor ...    more >>

Mermaid Dance

By Marjorie Rose Hakala
Illustrated by Mark Jones

As the sun sets on the ocean, the sky turns pink, then purple, the spring becomes the summer, and a celebration begins. Mermaids arrive, ready to greet the new season by playing, feasting, and dancing in the high tide.

Mark ...    more >>

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 >>

Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this engaging new series. This time they've made an amazing discovery—a ghost in the school bathroom! Ivy and Bean can see its cloudy form and its glowing ...    more >>

Angel Catcher, Revised Edition

By Kathy Eldon
and Amy Eldon Turteltaub
Illustrations by Susy Pilgrim Waters

Over the past decade, this classic work has helped thousands find meaningful ways to overcome the despair of losing a loved one. Now, Angel Catcher has been revised and updated to convey its powerful message of hope to a new audience. ...    more >>

Stitchable Stationery

By Jenny Hart

These ready-to-embroider folded cards become mini works of art when stitched—simply follow the printed pattern lines with the included needle and embroidery floss. Perfect for all sorts of occasions, Jenny Hart's six patterns offer ...    more >>

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Digital Textile Design

By Melanie Bowles
and Ceri Isaac

Digital Textile Design covers everything students and practitioners of textile design will need to learn about designing and printing digitally.

Textile designers are beginning to realize the creative potential of ...    more >>

Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs

By Bridget McDermott
Foreword by Joan Fletcher, Ph.D

For beginners and Egyptologists alike, reading hieroglyphs provides fascinating insights into the land and lore of the pyramids. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs is the only fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide to the meaning and mystery ...    more >>

The Calligraphy Kit

Text by George Thomson

This elegant kit will show you how to convert everyday writing into stunning calligraphic text. Inside you'll find eerything you'll need to get started: an easy-to-follow instructional booklet, bamboo pen, penholder, nibs, bottles of ...    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 >>

Art of Modern Rock Mini #1: A-Z

By Dennis King

From the coauthor of the smash success Art of Modern Rock comes its impish sibling, a compact volume of dynamic rock posters. Filled with classic hits from the original volume plus loads of new material, Art of Modern Rock Mini ...    more >>

Let's Play Doctor!

By Thrusti, Kicki, Grabbi

With 40 erotic role-plays for adventurous couples to choose from, this game is sure to inspire countless hours of naughty fun. ...    more >>

Sightings

By Sam Keen
Illustrations by Mary Woodin

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

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 >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Cats

By David Borgenicht
and Ben Winters

The ultimate survival guide for dealing with all things feline, from hairballs and litter box malfunctions to catnip overdoses, apathy, and bossiness. ...    more >>

Television Without Pity

By Tara Ariano
and Sarah Bunting

Calling all Dawson's Creek fans! Television Without Pity features irreverent entries about the shows, characters, actors, clichés, plot devices, memorable moments, and catch phrases that make watching TV such a guilty ...    more >>

Hot Dog and Bob and the Seriously Scary Attack of the Evil Alien Pizza Person

By L. Bob Rovetch
Illustrated by Dave Whamond

Bob is just an ordinary boy with ordinary friends who goes to an ordinary school, each and every day. But this is no ordinary day. Today when Bob opens his lunch box, he finds Hot Dog—a real, live, talking hot dog! Hot Dog says he's from another ...    more >>

Greetings from the Ocean's Sweaty Face

Showcasing the inventive spirit of McSweeney's publishing, this box of 100 postcards is idiosyncratically categorized into seven tabbed sections. Includes artwork, photos, self-contained short stories, and other oddities from ...    more >>

You Owe Me TLC

By Stella Kim

Whether these TLC vouchers are redeemed for a candlelit dinner, a tender massage, or an impromptu weekend getaway, they're an easy way to nudge that special someone in the right romantic direction. ...    more >>

San Francisco Flavors

Photographs by Jonelle Weaver
Illustrations by Kelli Bailey

Enjoy a little bit of San Francisco wherever you live. Following on the runaway success of their previous two recipe collections, the Junior League of San Francisco is back with San Francisco Flavors, an all-new cookbook of Junior ...    more >>

Look Out, Jeremy Bean!

By Alice Schertle
Illustrated by David Slonim

Jeremy Bean has a problem. Several, in fact. But a kid like Jeremy Bean can come up with some pretty unusual solutions, such as putting a bug in his pocket, wearing a lamp shade on his head, hiding in the school janitor's closet, and collecting ...    more >>

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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 >>

I'll See You In the Morning

By Mike Jolley
Illustrated by Mique Mariuchi

Now available in board book, this dreamy little book is like a hug and a kiss goodnight. Reassuring and loving, it's sure to become a favorite part of every child's bedtime ritual. ...    more >>

My Forever Dress

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Liz Murphy

A story about sewing and sharing, recycling and remembering, this book follows a special party dress a grandmother makes for her granddaughter. When her granddaughter grows taller, new fabric is added. The next year, the dress is ...    more >>

Dog Bless America

By Jeff Selis

When Jeff Selis set off to explore this vast country of ours, he brought along his best friend Seamus, his loyal dog Otis, and his trusty 1965 Polaroid Land Camera. Dog Bless America is the result of this three-month-long--and very ...    more >>

Animals Christopher Columbus Saw

By Sandra Markle
Illustrated by Jamel Akib

In this new series by award-winning author Sandra Markle, famous explorers take a back seat to the animals they encountered along the way. While nothing about Christopher Columbus' journey was expected, he couldn't have imagined ...    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 >>

I, Me, Mine

By George Harrison
Introduction by Olivia Harrison

Cherished by fans and collectors since its first publication in 1980, I, Me, Mine is now available in paperback. The closest we will come to George Harrison's autobiography, it features George in conversation with The Beatles' ...    more >>

Peek-a-Boo Who?

By Simms Taback

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

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

Sea Stories

Compiled by Cooper Edens

There are few fascinations as enduring as the sea. It has inspired such timeless characters as the Little Mermaid and Robinson Crusoe and such tales of adventure as Treasure Island and "Sinbad the Sailor." Come join the company of ...    more >>

The Guerilla Art Kit

By Keri Smith

We are living in a golden age of self-expression. The explosion of user-created content on blogs and social networking sites moved Time magazine to name "You" their 2006 person of the year. But while we may be spending a lot more time ...    more >>

Animals Marco Polo Saw

By Sandra Markle
Illustrated by Daniela Terrazzini

A continuation of the Explorers series by award-winning author Sandra Markle, Animals Marco Polo Saw brings to life the amazing, exotic animals Marco Polo encountered during his explorations in Asia, how the animals ...    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 >>

The Art of Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™

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

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

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Early Math, Ages 3 to 5

By Molly Smith

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

Planet Shanghai

By Justin Guariglia
Foreword by John Krich

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

Fiesta Latina

By Rafael Palomino
with Arlen Gargagliano
Photographs by Anastassios Mentis

For people who like to salsa like they like their salsa—mucho!—here are more than 60 recipes in a Latin-inspired cookbook guaranteed to get the party started. With three of the hottest Latin restaurants on the east coast to his ...    more >>

Big Trucks and Diggers Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

By Caterpillar®

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

The Wildlife of Star Wars

By Terryl Whitlatch
By Bob Carrau

Designed as a naturalist's sketch book (with a genuine dewback hide cover) and featuring the meticulous illustrations of Star Wars' artist Terryl Whitlatch, The Wildlife of Star Wars is truly the definitive guide to the creatures of George ...    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 >>

The NASCAR Family Album

By H. A. Branham

Get the inside track on America's most famous racing families in The NASCAR Family Album. More than 150 historic photos and 26 plastic-encased NASCAR collectibles bring the roar of engines into the living room. Enjoy reproductions ...    more >>

little book of i love you

By Sacha Goldberger

Yes, the best gifts do come in small packages. When words just aren't enough, this quirky collection of puns, quips, puzzles, and verbal and visual fun does the talking. And since hearts must be handled with care, it comes with a distinctive ...    more >>

Yellow Submarine Notepad: George

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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 >>

The Bigger the Sign, the Worse the Garage Sale

By Adair Lara
Illustrations by Roxanna Bikadoroff

With over 50,000 copies sold of Normal Is Just a Setting on the Dryer, award-winning writer Adair Lara returns with more heartfelt wisdom for, and by, real people. From wry advice on life's daily challenges: "If you wonder if your pants ...    more >>

City Walks Architecture: New York

By Alissa Walker
Maps by John Spelman

Packed with 25 walking adventures, this unique guide uncovers the Big Apple's most breathtaking buildings, parks, and monuments! Each card focuses on a specific area and features helpful background information, detailed ...    more >>

Moleskine City Notebook Vienna

The first guidebook you write yourself.

Whether feasting your eyes on the city's collection of art and architecture, your ears at the opera or symphony, or your stomach with Sachertorte and Wiener schnitzel, your Moleskine City ...    more >>

Firehouse Food

By George Dolese and Steve Siegelman
Photographs by Paul Moore

Firefighters are famous for their food and it’s no wonder since they cook their own meals seven days a week. All that practice, not to mention the peer pressure, makes for some of the best recipes in town, especially when that town is a culinary mecca like ...    more >>

Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Paris

By Sandra Gustafson

For more than 20 years, savvy travelers have trusted Sandra Gustafson for insider tips and great value abroad. Completely revised, updated—and in a new portable size—this beloved guide offer in-the-know advice on the best deals and most ...    more >>

ArtLab: Makeup Artist Studio

By Christina Henry de Tessan

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

The Official Nancy Drew® Handbook

By Penny Warner

Nancy Drew turned 76 last year, but you wouldn't know it to look at her: Perfectly coiffed, with Titian hair to die for, an ever-adoring fiancé, and the best sidekicks a girl could want, our intrepid heroine is still finding clues, escaping from ...    more >>

Introduction to Architectural Technology

By Pete Silver
and Will McLean
with Dason Whitsett

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. Aimed clearly at architectural students, this book provides an accessible introduction to all aspects of architectural technology: ...    more >>

All Cakes Considered

By Melissa Gray
Photographs by Annabelle Breakey

Melissa Gray is National Public Radio's Cake Lady. Every Monday she brings a cake to the office for her colleagues at NPR to enjoy. Hundreds of Mondays (and cakes) later, Melissa has lots of cake-making tips to share. With more than 50 recipes for ...    more >>

Stereobook: Wild Animals

By Rosanna Hansen
and Linda Falken

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

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 >>

Old Friends

Text and Photography by Mark J. Asher

Old dogs know plenty of tricks for staying young at heart - and here they are! This humorous and loving collection of duotone portraits captures the golden years of humanity'’s best friends and most faithful companions. Sage and tender ...    more >>

The Il Fornaio Pasta Book

By Maurizio Mazzon
Photographs by Michael Lamotte

Il Fornaio restaurants are renowned for their authentic Italian cuisine, and what could be more Italian than a plate of delicious pasta? Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon has compiled his favorite recipes, using classic ingredients that ...    more >>

The Country Cooking of Ireland

By Colman Andrews
Photographs by Christopher Hirsheimer
Introduction by Darina Allen

In The Country Cooking of Ireland, internationally acclaimed food and travel writer Colman Andrews brings to life the people, countryside, and delicious food of Ireland. Fast emerging as one of the world's hottest culinary ...    more >>

Eric Carle Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

By Eric Carle

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

The Glorious Christmas Songbook

Compiled by Cooper Edens
and Benjamin Darling

Fill the holidays with joyous song! In the tradition of Chronicle Book's Classic Illustrated Edition of The Night Before Christmas comes another charming book to help you sing in the holidays. With illustrations garnered from one of ...    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 >>

Bag

By Sue Huey
and Susie Draffan

In the huge and ever growing accessories market, handbags have evolved into unique design pieces—status symbols that many aspire to own. In the last ten years the trend for "it" bags, first initiated by Hermès in the 1950s ...    more >>

Holidays on Display

By William L. Bird, Jr.

For millions of people the world over, the annual visit to a department store to view the festive window displays and visit Santa in his winter wonderland is a treasured holiday tradition. In America, the Thanksgiving holiday is almost ...    more >>

Miller/Hull

By Sheri Olsen

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

Art of Modern Rock

By Paul Grushkin
and Dennis King
Foreword by Wayne Coyne

Authoritative, eye-popping, and massive, Art of Modern Rock is the first and last word on contemporary concert posters. An art form that has grown hand-in-hand with the independent music scene, heralding small and large gigs alike, the posters ...    more >>

Sangria

By Mittie Hellmich
Photographs by Victoria Pearson

From classic Spanish sangria to sparkling raspberry lemoncello, Sangria offers pitcher-perfect recipes for fruity wine and champagne drinks, plus tapas perfect for easy entertaining. With recipes for red, white, and sparkling ...    more >>

Dartmouth College

By Scott Meacham

Organized as a series of walks through the distinct neighborhoods of Dartmouth College and parts of the surrounding town of Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College provides an intimate view of one of the most unique and picturesque ...    more >>

Squiggles

By Taro Gomi

This is no ordinary coloring book! Following the enormously successful Scribbles and Doodles, Taro Gomi invites kids of all ages to not only color, but paint, draw, and imagine. Playful drawings and fun-to-follow ...    more >>

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted by Nunzio DeFilippis
and Christina Weir
Illustrated by Kevin Cornell

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who ages in reverse: He is born seventy years old and becomes younger as the years progress. This faithful graphic-novel adaptation chronicles ...    more >>

The 100-Minute Bible

By Michael Hinton

Who were the Twelve Tribes? What actually happened at the Last Supper? Many people are familiar with the Bible, but few have read it in depth—let alone in its entirety. Reverend Doctor Michael Hinton bridges the gap with this pocket-sized, ...    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 >>

R.E.M.: HELLO

Photographs by David Belisle
Introduction by Michael Stipe

R.E.M. has risen from cult college radio status to sell more than 100 million records worldwide and be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Released to coincide with their world tour and new album, this gorgeous photo book captures the band ...    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 >>

Ticket Stub Diary

By Eric Epstein

This handy journal is just the ticket for preserving and showing off tickets saved from sporting events, museum openings, rock concerts, and more. The roomy sleeves store tickets of all shapes and sizes, and lined margins provide space to ...    more >>

Moleskine City Notebook Paris

The first guidebook you write yourself.

Paris, the City of Light, is a beacon for travelers searching for romance, culture, cuisine, shopping and more. Sitting on the steps of the Sacre Couer or in a café on the Seine, ...    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 >>

A Perfect Glass of Wine

By Brian St. Pierre
Photographs by Deborah Jones

Many people see the enjoyment of wine as an intimidating and complicated matter, requiring a mastery of arcane rules and rituals. In fact, there's no more to it than putting each wine to the ultimate test: Does it taste good? Wine writer Brian ...    more >>

Like I Give a Frock

By Michi
Illustrations by Kat Macleod

Wonder when a baguette became a bag and not just a hunk of bread? (Fendi, 1998.) Or when it became acceptable to wear a tracksuit to the supermarket? (It didn't.) Fishnets at work? How to conceal the misfortune of the cankle? Fashion forecaster ...    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 >>

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 >>

Pops!

By Krystina Castella

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

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 >>

Graceland

By Chuck Murphy
Foreword by Priscilla Presley

More than 600,000 people visit Graceland every year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. With Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour, you'll go behind the velvet ropes for an all-access tour of ...    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 >>

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Native Flowers Mix and Match Stationery
By Jill Bliss
6 x 7-3/4 in; 16 stationery sheets and 16 envelopes (4 color designs repeating 4 times), sticker sheet

Utopia Mix and ...    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 New California Cook

By Diane Rossen Worthington
Illustrations by Michael Schwab

This superb new edition of a classic cookbook proves that California cooking isn't about living in California—it's about appreciating seasonal produce, bold flavors, and adventurous ingredient combinations. Now Diane Rossen ...    more >>

Descanso

Photography by Warren Marr
Essays by David Brown
and Robert Smaus
and Anne Lyden

Descanso Gardens is one of Los Angeles's oldest botanical gardens. Initially a Spanish rancho and later the estate of publisher and horticulturist E. Manchester Boddy, the 160-acre lot was granted to the people of Los Angeles and includes one of ...    more >>

DC Superheroes: A How-to-Draw Kit

DC Comics

Ready! Set! Draw! Here's a chance for comic fans to learn how to draw all of their favorite DC Comics Superheroes—Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and Robin. The drawing portfolio includes a 48-page book which leads artists of all levels through ...    more >>

ArtLab: Clay Play Elephant

By ArtLab Creative Team

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

Architecture from the Outside In

Edited by Dana Cuff
and John Wriedt

Today, in the face of the challenges confronting their profession, from the economic crisis to an urgent need for longer-lasting, more affordable, and greener construction, architects have been forced to reconsider the relationship ...    more >>

Little Polar Bear

Spend a day at play with Little Polar Bear in this fun and interactive reading experience for parent and child. ...    more >>

Where's Nicky's Valentine?

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Richard Brown

Nicky, that kitten with a heart of gold, is back in a bright, new lift-the-flap board-book format.
WHERE’S NICKY'S VALENTINE? will have readers guessing whether the friendly kitten will get the valentines to his friends on time...and have ...    more >>

Hand Job

By Michael Perry

In this digital age of computer-generated graphics and typography, it's refreshing to find typographers who still believe in working by hand. No longer relegated to designer's sketchbooks, hand-drawn type has emerged from the ...    more >>

Home Sweet Home Decorative Prints

By Suzy Ultman

Ready to frame and hang, this collection of large-format nursery art—inspired by the colors and seasonal sights of rustic New England—features bright apple orchards, homespun townscapes, sunlit harbors and lively forests, all in Suzy ...    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 >>

Embroidered Effects

By Jenny Hart
Photographs by Aimée Herring

Embroidery empress Jenny Hart taught her legion of fans the basics with the best-selling Stitch-It Kit and Sublime Stitching. Now she takes stitchers one step further with instructions and diagrams for more than 35 stitches, ...    more >>

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Hot Dog and Bob and the Surprisingly Slobbery Attack of the Dog-Wash Doggies

By L. Bob Rovetch
Illustrated by Dave Whamond

The adventures of Hot Dog and Bob continue in this bone-chewing new episode! All was going well at the fifth-grade fundraiser until talking dogs from the planet Bowwowwowwow arrive to take over Earth and turn Bob and his unsuspecting ...    more >>

Confection-ery Mix and Match Stationery

By Amy Ennis

Sweet and swirly cupcakes, bonbons, and ice-cream cones decorate these sheets, envelopes, and stickers—all the makings for deliciously personalized correspondence. ...    more >>

The Magic Fortune-Teller

By Isabella Zaruni
Illustrated by Gina Triplett

This unique fortune-telling book will inspire all sorts of interesting questions and conversations about the future. Kids just ask a question, press the button, and watch the lights whirl until they come to rest on an answer. Each page ...    more >>

Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler

By C.W. Nevius
Illustrations by Beegee Tolpa

Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Book 1

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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

Mama Knows Breast

By Andi Silverman

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it certainly isn't easy. That's why Andi Silverman wrote Mama Knows Breast, a beginner's guide that's full of friendly, frank, and reassuring advice. Readers will discover essential information on ...    more >>

Real Life Romance

By Leah Garchik

The best advice often comes from the least likely places.

"I was going to wait until I got married to get a salad spinner." (Lettuce lover, downtown in city.)

"He's attractive, he's nice, and he has cows." (Young ...    more >>

1,001 Pearls of Bible Wisdom

By Malcolm Day

The newest title in Chronicle's best-selling 1,001 series (over half a million copies sold) marries the wisdom of the Bible with exuberant artwork in our signature chunky format. 1,001 Pearls of Bible Wisdom is an inspiring ...    more >>

Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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

Revolutions in Sound

By Warren Zanes

For half a century, Warner Bros. Records has rocked the world. Frank Sinatra, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, and Madonna have all recorded for the label—and this celebratory anniversary book tells their inside stories and hundreds ...    more >>

The Rock Bible

By Henry Owings

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

Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby

By Lotta Jansdotter
Photographs by Meiko Takechi Arquillos

Beloved designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to make cheerful gifts for little cherubs. A new mother herself, she's created 24 projects that match her simple style with practicality, resulting in sweet, yet durable, essentials for any ...    more >>

Comic-Con

Foreword by Ray Bradbury

Since 1970, when a small group of comic book lovers organized the first show, Comic-Con International has been the place to check out the latest comics creations and connect with legions of fans. Comic-Con documents this cultural phenomenon. ...    more >>

Building (in) the Future

Edited by Phillip Bernstein
and Peggy Deamer

There is no denying the transformational role of the computer in the evolution of contemporary architectural practice. But does this techno-determinist account tell the whole story? Are humans becoming irrelevant to the overall ...    more >>

Cocktail Food

By Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford
and Sara Corpening Whiteford
with Lori Lyn Narlock
Photographs by Carin Krasner

The clink of glasses, the popping of corks, the spirited chatter of good friends-what more does an impromptu get-together need? Why, fabulous snacks, of course! With Cocktail Food, you can kiss those boring raw veggies goodbye ...    more >>

Night Game

By Kirk Russell

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

Baby's First Year Journal

By A. Christine Harris, Ph.D.

From the author of our best-selling Pregnancy Journal comes the long-awaited "sequel" - Baby's First Year Journal. The first year of a child's life is a magical time of growth and discovery. At no other time in life are physical ...    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 >>

Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record

By Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

World-record fever grips the second grade, and soon Ivy and Bean are trying to set their own record by becoming the youngest people to have ever discovered a dinosaur. But how hard is it to find one? ...    more >>

The Corvette Dynasty

By Matt DeLorenzo

The Corvette Dynasty provides readers with an all-access pass to the nostalgic and romantic world of the quintessential "American dream car." Uniquely formatted to showcase 15 pieces of removable memorabilia from the official GM ...    more >>

I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids

By Trisha Ashworth
and Amy Nobile

"I don't know how she does it!" is an oft-heard refrain about mothers today. Funnily enough, most moms agree—they have no idea how they get it done, or whether they even want the job. Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile spoke to mothers of every ...    more >>

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The Big Book of Porn

By Seth Grahame-Smith

Porn is more mainstream than ever—witness recent bestsellers by Jenna Jameson, Traci Lords, The Vivid Girls, and Pamela Anderson. Continuing this fine tradition is The Big Book of Porn—a friendly, funny celebration of adult ...    more >>

The Truth about Dangerous Sea Creatures

By Mary M. Cerullo
Photographs by Jeffrey L. Rotman
Illustrations by Michael Wertz

The Truth about Dangerous Sea Creatures, full of eye-catching photography and interesting facts will thrill any young reader interested in the misunderstood creatures of the deep sea. ...    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 >>

kittenwar 2009 Wall Calendar

By Fraser Lewry
and Tom Ryan

Kittenwar.com, the wildly popular Web site, reloads its oh-so-cute artillery for another skirmish. Hilarious KittenStats like "Avian Observation Tactics" and "Paw to Paw Combat" help decide the winner. ...    more >>

Lawnscapes

By David Parfitt

Every year, Americans spend some $38 billion on lawn care. But you don't need to hire a crew of landscapers to have an attractive and eye-catching front yard—all that's required is a lawnmower, a few inexpensive items from the hardware store, ...    more >>

Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design

By Virginia McLeod

This book examines over 30 bathroom designs from around the world, each one designed by a notable architect and created especially for a specific residence.

For each bathroom there is an image of the whole house (placing it in ...    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 >>

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 >>

The Newlyweds' Book of Firsts

By Lane Walker Foard
Illustrations by Elvis Swift

The early months of marriage are marked with magical, one-of-a-kind "firsts"—like that first time the happy couple leaves the house unintentionally dressed exactly alike, or receives their very first piece of junk mail addressed to them ...    more >>

The Kid Who Named Pluto

By Marc McCutcheon
Illustrated by Jon Cannell

The Kid Who Named Pluto, an updated collection of stories about exceptional young inventors and scientific pioneers, is sure to inspire. ...    more >>

Truth or Dare

By Thrusti, Kicki, Grabbi
Illustrations by Kyle Spencer

This couples-version of the classic teenaged pastime promises hours of naughty and sensual fun. Every turn of the card and roll of the die is a chance for lovers to abandon inhibitions and explore their mutual passions. ...    more >>

Moleskine 2009/2010 Weekly Notebook 18 Month XLarge

The Moleskine 18 Month Weekly Notebook, soft cover extra large, is dated from July 2009 to December 2010. Formatted to show the week's appointments on the left and a ruled page for notes and ideas on the right, this popular planner style is ...    more >>

Signs

By Phil Baines
and Catherine Dixon

This book focuses on the letterforms and typography in public places, from road signs to building names, that help us to navigate cities and countryside and contribute to a sense of place.

Featuring examples from around the world, ...    more >>

Fortune-Telling Book of Dreams

By Andrea McCloud

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

Baby Flip-a-Face Cards: Look, Baby!

By SAMi

These twenty cards feature pictures of baby animals that will stimulate and entertain a baby's developing senses. Each image appears on two different cards: in black and white—the first kind of pattern that a baby can see—and in ...    more >>

Touch and Feel Farm

By DwellStudio®

Julius! by Paul Frank Alphabet Flash Cards

By Paul Frank Industries

A is for Alligator, B is for Bear. . . M is for Monkey! These adorable flash cards capture the best of Paul Frank's quirky animal characters, and serve as a delightful introduction to the ABCs. Printed on thick, sturdy board, they are ...    more >>

Olive, the Other Reindeer Book and Doll

By J. otto Seibold

Olive the Other Reindeer, the bestselling book about an adorable dog who saves Christmas, is now paired with a delightful doll in a fun boxed set. It's the perfect gift to make anyone's Christmas merry. ...    more >>

Uglydoll School Planner

By David Horvath
and Sun-Min Kim

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

Furverts

By Michael Cogliantry

Birds do it, bees do it, but no one does it like furries do it. Long an underground cult phenomenon, furries—people who dress up in furry animal costumes and role play—have gone global, holding conventions where furries from around the world can ...    more >>

Use Your Noodle!

This fantastic box is loaded with oodles of goodies kids love. Includes a full-color book chockfull of rhymes, mazes, connect-the-dots, and more, plus a nifty stacking crayon, two stamps, a bright orange stamp pad and stickers. Featuring ...    more >>

Large Moleskine Memo Pockets

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

A Time to Run

By Barbara Boxer
with Mary-Rose Hayes

The national best-seller with "a plot line that seems ripped from the headlines" (Associated Press) is now available in paperback—just in time for the fall elections. The "compelling novel of friendship, idealism, and corruption and the ...    more >>

52 Ways to Stay in Love Forever

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrated by Susan Synarski

With 52 romantic ideas and inspirations, from special lunch dates to creating a relationship motto, this deck's suggestions will liven up any couple's routine and remind them why they fell in love in the first place. ...    more >>

Newtown Creek

By Anthony Hamboussi

Newtown Creek is a tributary of New York's East River that forms part of the border between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Before the mid-1800s, this three-and-a-half-mile-long meandering creek flowed through wetlands and marshes rich ...    more >>

Easy Orchids

By Mimi Leubbermann
Photographs by Faith Echtermeyer

With growing orchids as a pastime ever increasing in popularity, here, reissued with a lovely new cover, is one of the most popular books on the subject. This engaging volume provides all the inspiration and hands-on facts for transforming a ...    more >>

Googie Redux

By Alan Hess

A thoroughly revised and significantly expanded edition of the popular 1980s original, Googie Redux is the authoritative history of the mid-20th century icon that ignited an architectural revolution: the coffee shop. ...    more >>

52 Brain Tickling Activities for Kids

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

Kids of all ages can amuse and stretch their brains with these 52 activities, including tricky math puzzles and wacky word riddles. Without too much brain strain, you'll learn to decipher a secret code, make a marble maze, or create a Möbius ...    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 >>

Cooking at the Kasbah

By Kitty Morse
Photographs by Laurie Smith

Moroccan food features the delicious flavors and health benefits of other Mediterranean cuisines, but tantalizes the senses with its own unique combinations of spices and simple ingredients. Grilled meats, vegetable or fruit tagines ...    more >>

The Writer's Toolbox

By Jamie Cat Callan

Designed by a longtime creative writing teacher, this innovative kit includes a 64-page booklet filled with exercises and instructions that focus on a "right-brain" approach to writing. Sixty exercise sticks—First Sentences, Non Sequiturs, ...    more >>

Large Moleskine Address Book

The Moleskine Large 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 >>

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 >>

Alexandria

By Nick Bantock

Alexandria will continue to delight the 3 million readers who fell in love with the epistolary romance of Griffin & Sabine. Awash with gorgeous artwork, the mystery of Griffin Moss and Sabine Strohem now entwines Matthew Sedon, an archaeologist ...    more >>

ArtLab: Clay Play Lizard

By ArtLab Creative Team

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

The Antarctic

Photographs by Stuart Klipper
Essays by Guy Guthridge
and William L. Fox
and Steven Pyne

Antarctica remains largely unknown and infinitely fascinating. Stuart Klipper has traveled to Antarctica six times in twenty years to photograph this astounding body of work, offering a sweeping look at this majestic continent, which has ...    more >>

52 Fun Things to Do on the Plane, Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

Turn an in-flight magazine into an engaging game, transform your mid-flight snack into an instant work of art: with 52 ways to keep kids busy, happy, and occupied in the air or at the boarding terminal, this revised and updated deck is the ...    more >>

The Beatles Anthology

By The Beatles

The international best-seller is now in paperback! From their years growing up in Liverpool through their ride to fame to their ultimate breakup, here’s the inside story. Interwoven with The Beatles’ own memories are the recollections of ...    more >>

Zoe Sophia in New York

By Claudia Mauner
and Elisa Smalley

When Zoe Sophia's favorite person in the world, her great aunt Dorothy Pomander, comes to New York, she and Zoe Sophia quickly become embroiled in a mystery as they do research for Dorothy Pomander's new book. Their hunt takes them to many of the ...    more >>

Pocket Moleskine Sketchbook

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

What Colors?

By DwellStudio™

BEE

By Rose-Lynn Fisher
Foreword by Verlyn Klinkenborg

Of the ten million or so different species of insects on our planet, none is more fascinating than the honeybee. One of the oldest forms of animal life still in existence from the Neolithic Age, bees have been worshipped and mythologized ...    more >>

Julius! School Planner

By Paul Frank Industries

This planner is a lifesaver for busy middle- and high-school students—and the popular Julius! brand gives it plenty of appeal. For each weekly spread, students fill in the dates and their classes, and then use the chart to keep track of ...    more >>

Mini Bar: Tequila

By Mittie Hellmich
Photographs by Frankie Frankeny

Don't let the small size fool you—each volume in the Mini Bar series is filled with more than 50 traditional and original recipes that pack a punch. Tequila tipplers will love the agave-alicious Papaya Margarita and Tequila Sunrise. ...    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 >>

The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Cars

By David Borgenicht
and Ben Winters

Learn to reattach a bumper, drive down a flight of stairs, and survive road rage—your own and other people's. The essential driver's manual! ...    more >>

Artificial Light

By Keith Mitnick

Author Keith Mitnick's first glimpse of an architectural drawing came through the underside of a glass kitchen table. Overcome by the sight of blueprints created for an addition to the family's tract house, the young boy spontaneously ...    more >>

The Wine and Food Lover's Diet

By Phillip Tirman, M.D.
Photographs by Caren Alpert

Eat good food, drink a little wine, lose weight! Sounds too good to be true? Not with The Wine and Food Lover's Diet. Created by a sports doctor with a background in nutrition, this is a diet that combines healthful eating with a love of ...    more >>

Transmaterial 3

By Blaine Brownell

Since the 2006 publication of his best-selling first volume of Transmaterial, author Blaine Brownell has become the undisputed master of new materials, inspiring architects and designers looking to transform the structure, ...    more >>

In the Pocket

By Mike Leonetti
Illustrated by Chris O'Leary

Billy wants to be a great quarterback like his hero, Johnny Unitas, but his coach is worried he'll get hurt. When Billy meets his hero, the legendary football star tells him about his own challenges. And after watching Johnny's amazing ...    more >>

Creature ABC

By Andrew Zuckerman

An elegant addition to any library, this deluxe alphabet book features 120 pages of Andrew Zuckerman's breathtaking wildlife photography. From alligator to zebra, each featured animal boasts two striking studio portraits against a ...    more >>

Bride & Groom Family Tree Album

By Kerry Colburn

A unique and beautiful wedding gift, this keepsake album is a place for the bride and groom to create a lasting record of their family history. These pages capture memorable events and special family traditions. Also includes space for ...    more >>

Cartes Postales

Now available in two sizes, these exquisite facsimiles of antique postcard albums unearthed at a Parisian flea market take us back to an era when postcards were small treasures from faraway lands. Featuring Art Nouveau textured and padded ...    more >>

Comics to Go

By Mike Herrod

Mike Herrod's playful illustrations give the beginnings of many different stories, and it's up to the reader to complete them by adding just the right villain, musical instrument, ice cream cone. Once all the stories have endings, kids can ...    more >>

Fearlessness

By Nick Carroll
Foreword by Lisa Andersen

A beautiful tomboy nicknamed "Trouble," Lisa Andersen ran away from home at age sixteen, determined to become the best surfer in the world. In this wholly original biography, esteemed surf writer Nick Carroll captures her ...    more >>

Nancy Drew Notepad: The Spider Sapphire

TM & © 2006 Simon & Schuster, Inc. ...    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 >>

Pocket Ruled Moleskine Cahier/ Kraft

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