Rubberneckers

By Matthew Lore
and Mark Lore
Illustrations by Robert Zimmerman

Rubberneckers finally puts an end to on-the-road ennui, whether you're road tripping, field tripping, or just facing the morning commute. Crack open this box of glossy cards and let the fun begin! A combination of games all of us have played at some point ...    more >>

Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Lacy Crochet!

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 Lacy Crochet, we're proud to present one of the first two ...    more >>

City Walk: Los Angeles

By Eric Hiss
Maps by Bart Wright

Who says nobody walks in Los Angeles? Skip the bumper-to-bumper traffic and discover the real City of Angels.

Walks include:
- Rodeo Drive
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Venice Boardwalk
- Griffith Park
- ...    more >>

Taro Gomi Collection

By Taro Gomi

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Porn for Women

From the Cambridge Women Pornography Cooperative
Photographs by Susan Anderson

Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where clothes get folded just so, delicious dinners await, and flatulence is just not that funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want—beautiful PG photos of hunky men cooking, listening, asking for ...    more >>

Margaritas, Mojitos & More

By Jessica Strand
Photographs by Frankie Frankeny

Blended, shaken, stirred, sweet, tangy, or citrusy—this summertime collection of cocktails will have everybody's senses singing. Entertaining expert Jessica Strand puts a new spin on classic concoctions by mixing and matching ...    more >>

Tokyo: A Certain Style

By Kyoichi Tsuzuki

Ah, think of the serene gardens, tatami mats, Zen-inspired decor, sliding doors, and shoji screens of the typical Japanese home. Think again. Tokyo: A Certain Style, the mini-sized decor book with a difference, shows how, ...    more >>

Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss
and David Joachim
Photographs by Alison Miksch

Grilling is a science, and it's only when you understand the science of grilling that you can transform it into an art. That's what makes Mastering the Grill a standout on the cookbook shelf. From equipment (grill types and tools) to fire ...    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 >>

Hell Bound

By Francesca Gavin

The first book to focus on new gothic art, Hell Bound highlights a new generation of contemporary artists who are increasingly obsessed with the darker things in life. Illustrators, street artists, sculptors, photographers, ...    more >>

Deep Dark Chocolate

By Sara Perry
Photographs by France Ruffenach

Dark chocolate lovers will fall head over heels for each of the more than 60 indulgent recipes in Deep Dark Chocolate. Everyday treats include Black Magic Chocolate Espresso Cookies and Crunchy Nut Bittersweet Caramel Bars, while ...    more >>

Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts

By Rob Smith
Foreword by George Lucas

In 1982, George Lucas saw potential in the fledgling videogame industry and created his own interactive-entertainment company. Twenty-five years and dozens of award-winning games later, LucasArts has earned a prestigious place in the ...    more >>

Olives, Anchovies, and Capers

By Georgeanne Brennan
Photographs by Leigh Beisch

No one knows just what makes the Mediterranean shores so white, the sun so golden, or the sea so blue. But thanks to award-winning author Georgeanne Brennan, we now know what makes the cuisine so delicious. Olives, anchovies, and capers are ...    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 >>

The Art of Bolt

By Mark Cotta Vaz
Foreword by John Lasseter
Introduction by Chris Williams
and Byron Howard

Meet Bolt: dashing super-dog, loyal companion, star of a hit television show. This heartfelt Disney computer-animated film follows Bolt on a cross country journey as he learns his entire life has been fake—and discovers he doesn't need ...    more >>

Brittles, Barks & Bonbons

By Charity Ferreira
Photographs by Karen Steffans

There are few things more tempting than a dish of fancy candies. But here's a little secret—it's actually quite easy to make these sugary confections at home! Brittles, Barks & Bonbons offers a candy recipe for every ...    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 >>

Little Hoot Poster

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrated by Jen Corace

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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Secret Lives of the Supreme Court

By Robert Schnakenberg

The year 2009 should bring extraordinary changes to the United States Supreme Court. Justice John Paul Stevens is expected to retire, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg may well follow suit. With a new president choosing their replacements, it's the ...    more >>

Frida Kahlo ArtBox

A tribute to Frida Kahlo, the artist and the person, this flamboyantly decorated ArtBox explores through images and words, the soul of one of the world's most renowned and fascinating artists. Complete with reproductions of Kahlo's own ...    more >>

The California Surf Project

By Eric Soderquist
and Chris Burkard

Quit your job, pack your boards, and surf your way down the California coast....
Sound like a daydream? The California Surf Project is the fully illustrated travel diary of two surfers who took this trip of a lifetime. Chris ...    more >>

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Wham-O Super Book

By Tim Walsh

Wham-O's irresistible toys practically define childhood for an entire generation. The Frisbee, Hula Hoop, SuperBall, Slip 'N Slide, Silly String, and Hacky Sack are all cherished companions that brought kids together and still enjoy an ...    more >>

Cath Kidston's In Print

By Cath Kidston
Photographs by Pia Tryde

Cath Kidston's cheerful approach to interior design has earned her international acclaim. Mixing the whimsical, the classic, and the nostalgic, she’s created a completely fresh, signature style using vintage fabrics and prints. In this ...    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 >>

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 Laughing Buddha Box

By Fran London
Photographs by Keith Stefanczyk

He may not be wealthy or svelte, but the Laughing Buddha is happy and says that you can be, too. Layering your life with lucky objects and images such as the Laughing Buddha increases your chances for happiness and prosperity. The Laughing ...    more >>

Greetings from E Street

By Robert Santelli

Greetings from E Street celebrates the passionately loved group that has been entertaining the world for 35 years. Written with their cooperation, this fully illustrated informal biography combines rare photographs with 30 removable ...    more >>

Obsessed With Football

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

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

More Stuff on My Cat

By Mario Garza

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

Listography Journal

By Lisa Nola
Illustrations by Nathaniel Russell

List-makers rejoice! This quirky and imaginative guided journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form. Some lists are obvious (greatest accomplishments, best friends, favorite food), others obscure ...    more >>

My Friends

By Taro Gomi

Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi shows children that sometimes knowledge can come from all kinds of friends. ...    more >>

The Printmaking Bible

By Ann d'Arcy Hughes
and Hebe Vernon-Morris

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

Treetops Journal

By Susie Ghahremani

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 >>

Fields of Plenty

Text and photography by Michael Ableman

In the face of supersizing and a fast-food nation, a growing community of organic farmers and food artisans are producing sustainable nourishment that is respectful to the land and rich in heritage, flavor, and passion. In Fields of ...    more >>

Edie

By Melissa Painter
and David Weisman

Now in paperback—this is the real story of Edie Sedgwick: model, film star, socialite, friend, lover, and addict; first "it" girl of Andy Warhol's Factory and later muse to Bob Dylan. David Weisman filmed Edie for the last years of her life in ...    more >>

Training People

By Tess of Helena

For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs ...    more >>

Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Woolly Embroidery

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

Family

By Lauren Dukoff
Foreword by Devendra Banhart

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

Night Vision

By Troy Paiva
Foreword by Geoff Manaugh

A booming subculture is on the rise: dubbed Urban Exploration, it involves sneaking into abandoned or off-limits factories, aviation "boneyards," decommissioned bases, and other derelict features of the military/industrial ...    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 >>

Shoveling Smoke

By Austin Davis

Reveling in outrageous shenanigans and hilariously off-kilter characters, Shoveling Smoke (now in paperback) does for East Texas what Carl Hiaasen's novels do for South Florida. Burned-out corporate lawyer Clay Parker chucks it all ...    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 >>

Handmade Hellos

By Eunice Moyle
and Sabrina Moyle
Photographs by Sheri Giblin
Illustrations by Sarah LaBieniec

Signed, sealed, delivered! In this delightful book, card-making mavens Eunice and Sabrina Moyle of Hello!Lucky letterpress gather together more than 25 projects from today's most talented paper artists. Simple instructions outline card- ...    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 >>

Weekends for Two in New England

By Bill Gleeson
Photographs by Cary Hazlegrove

In this newly revised and updated guide for romantics, author Bill Gleeson has found the best places to stay in New England for those looking for a little R & R (romance and relaxation). Each inn or hotel is described in detail from wood burning ...    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 >>

Digital Fabrications

By Lisa Iwamoto

Architectural pioneers such as Frank Gehry and Greg Lynn introduced the world to the extreme forms made possible by digital fabrication. It is now possible to transfer designs made on a computer to computer-controlled machinery that creates actual ...    more >>

Martin Yan's China

By Martin Yan

The world's foremost expert on Chinese cooking is back with a brand-new cookbook to whet the appetite of anyone who's ever picked up a pair of chopsticks. As the companion volume to the PBS series, Martin Yan's China brings the ...    more >>

Salumi

By John Piccetti
and François Vecchio
with Joyce Goldstein
Foreword by David Rosengarten

The delicate flavors of salumi, including favorites such as salame, prosciutto, and coppa, reflect generations of Italian craftsmanship ready for both the dining-room table and the party tray. Salumi captures more than 50 ...    more >>

The Miller|Hull Partnership

By The Miller|Hull Partnership, LLP

Our popular 2001 monograph Miller|Hull: Architects of the Pacific Northwest introduced the world to the work of architects David Miller and Robert Hull. Their energy-conscious designs, love of local materials, and structural ...    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 >>

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 >>

Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Real People, Hundreds of Real Design Solutions

By Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
with Jill Slater
and Janel Laban

From the Web site that attracts more than 3 million unique visitors a month, this groundbreaking book features 40 homes decorated by real people. Over 400 photos show details of all sorts of abodes—from a tiny rental in Brooklyn to a condo in San ...    more >>

He Said She Said

By Daisy de Villeneuve

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

365: AIGA Year in Design 29

By AIGA

Each year, AIGA celebrates the best design work of the previous twelve months through two prestigious competitions. Widely recognized as the most discerning statement on design excellence today, these competitions extend a legacy that ...    more >>

A Natural Man

By Gary Soto

In this new collection of poetry, National Book Award finalist Gary Soto tackles the shabby reality of the world around him and turns it into vivid poetry. Drawing on the Chicano slang of the barrio, Soto gives authentic voice to portraits of ...    more >>

The Kittens of Boxville

By Ryosuke Handa,
Yoneo Morita,
and Tracy Sunrize Johnson

The Kittens of Boxville answers the vexing, age-old question: what would a city constructed by cats look like? Biteable cardboard, of course! Originally published in Japan, this quirky and adorable book features more than a hundred ...    more >>

Quick & Easy Korean Cooking

By Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
Photographs by Julie Toy
and Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Imagine sitting down to a sumptuous and fragrant dinner of Dumpling Soup with Rice Cakes after a long day of work. And a hot summer afternoon just begs for a picnic basket stocked with Chilled Cucumber Soup, delicate Chicken Skewers with Green ...    more >>

Style, Naturally

By Summer Rayne Oakes

Style meets substance in this lavishly illustrated, highly informative, and beautifully designed book on sustainable fashion and beauty. Summer Rayne Oakes, fashion model, eco advocate, and resident expert on Treehugger.com and ...    more >>

The Knit-It Kit for Kids

By Jennifer Traig
Photographs by Caren Alpert

Knitting isn't just for Granny anymore! It's the latest craze among all ages, and the perfect way for kids to pass time on long car rides or when there’s nothing on TV. This kit is designed for absolute beginners and teaches all the basics of knitting. ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Seeing Things Differently Tote Bag

Illustrated by Jeff Canham

Artist Jeff Canham sees outside the bag by bringing playful type and illustrations together. ...    more >>

The Gryphon

By Nick Bantock

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

Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California

Photographs by Melba Levick
Text by Stanley Young

Updated and featuring a striking new cover, this lavishly illustrated guide opens the door to more than 20 unforgettable escapes. Whether it’s rustic natural hot springs, an elegant fitness spa, or a glamorous desert hacienda, the Golden State ...    more >>

How to Raise Your Parents

By Sarah O'Leary Burningham
Illustrated by Bella Pilar

Being a teen (or the parent of a teen) doesn't have to be so hard. How to Raise Your Parents will help teens and their parents navigate those years between training bras and keys to the family car. In a voice teens will relate to and parents ...    more >>

Postcard

By FL@33

In recent years, postcards have become so much more than a tacky holiday greeting. Graphic designers, illustrators, and advertisers are seizing the postcard and repurposing it with quirky new designs that give a new twist to a classic ...    more >>

The New Whole Grains Cookbook

By Robin Asbell
Photographs by Caren Alpert

From whole wheat, oats, and rice to farro, barley, and quinoa, no grain is left unturned in this compendium of more than 75 healthful recipes. There's a tasty dish for every meal of the day: Quick Skillet Flatbreads made with millet or teff for ...    more >>

Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art

By Mike Strassburger
and Robynne Raye

Seattle-based design studio Modern Dog's heady mix of cheeky humor and punk rock aesthetics makes them unique among design firms—and a hell of a lot of fun. Gathered here for the first time is their groundbreaking work in poster design over the past two ...    more >>

Julius! Growth Chart

By Paul Frank Industries

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

Eco Dog

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

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

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Essential Yoga

By Olivia H. Miller
Illustrations by Nicole Kaufman

From the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck comes Essential Yoga -- the only hatha yoga book to offer this many poses (over 100), this many illustrations (over 180), and this many suggested sequences (over 50). Practical and ...    more >>

Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing

Projects and illustrations by Lotta Jansdotter
Photographs by Meiko Arquillos

Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use—reusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this ...    more >>

How to Tell If Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist

By Patricia Carlin

When it comes to boyfriends, there's a fine line between quirks and severe personality disorders. Is he a pedophile or is he simply good with kids? How to Tell If Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist teaches women to identify the warning ...    more >>

Kitchen Garden Box

By Mike McGrath

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

Magritte's Imagination

By Susan Goldman Rubin

All Aboard! Choo-choo! Where do you think we'll go...?

Journey through a fantastical land where anything is possible. From trees with faces to men raining from the sky, René Magritte's delightful artwork is sure to ...    more >>

Business Cards 3

By Michael Dorrian
and Liz Farrelly

One of the most ubiquitous pieces of printed matter, the business card presents a unique design conundrum. Constrained by budgetary and size restrictions, how do you present a person’s or a business's identity and contact details, all in a ...    more >>

The Chakra Deck

By Olivia H. Miller
Illustrations by Nicole Kaufman
Yoga consultant: Michele Damelio

Eastern cultures have long attributed well-being to the balancing of one's chakras -- or vital energy centers within the body -- through yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. This deck, by the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck, ...    more >>

Gig Posters Volume I

By Clay Hayes of Gigposters.com

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

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 >>

Hats, Mittens, & Scarves Deck

By Andrea Tung
Photographs by Susie Cushner

Cozy hats, fuzzy mittens, and lavish scarves—the Hats, Mittens, & Scarves Deck includes hip patterns for both beginners and experienced knitters. Each fully photographed project card offers step-by-step instructions as well as ...    more >>

Kiwi and Pear Travel Learning Cards

By Joyce Wan

These flash cards, shaped like little suitcases, are the perfect complement to Greetings from Kiwi and Pear. Each card features a picture with its name in both English and Spanish: plane and aeroplano, suitcase and ...    more >>

Baby Bib Embroidery Kit

By Jenny Hart
Photographs by Kenneth B. Gall

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

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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 >>

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 >>

Roadstrips

Edited by Pete Friedrich

The explosion of comic books and graphic novels into the mainstream has demonstrated their universal storytelling power. Roadstrips is a unique comics anthology that takes a fresh look at our definitions of America in an era of ...    more >>

Human Space

Translated by Christine Shuttleworth
Introduction by Joseph Kohlmaier

Following its publication in Germany in 1963, Otto Friedrich Bollnow's Human Space quickly became essential reading within a cross-disciplinary field of subject areas including architecture, anthropology, and philosophy. In this ...    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 >>

Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country

By Peter Yanev
and Andrew C.T. Thompson

In this updated and expanded third edition, seismic engineer Peter Yanev and risk management consultant Andrew Thompson explain how to prepare one's property to withstand a powerful quake, and how to protect one's family during and after ...    more >>

The Chrysler Building

By David Stravitz
Introduction by Christopher Gray

The Chrysler Building is surely the jewel in the crown of New York City's skyline. Completed in 1930, the 77-story Art Deco skyscraper--the tallest in the world at the time it was finished--quickly became the symbol of big city glamour, ...    more >>

The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion

By Duane Swierczynski

Introducing the world’s first practical guide to booze: Just pick the occasion and we’ll select the libation—complete with recipes, secrets, and tips. Your daughter told you she’s getting married? Drink this. Got a new job? Cheers, and drink this. ...    more >>

Urban Surprises

By Gloria Gerace

Los Angeles is the home of the largest public art program in the country. The City's commitment to the arts was affirmed in 1989 by landmark ordinances that defined the meaning of public art and created a mechanism to foster the creation of art ...    more >>

Birds

Illustrations by Jeffrey Fisher
Text by Christine Fisher

Birds are some of the world's most intriguing creatures, and they have long been the preferred muses for internationally renowned artist and illustrator Jeffrey Fisher. In this gorgeous hardcover, Fisher presents 46 different bird species ...    more >>

Stylepedia

By Steven Heller
and Louise Fili

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

Round is a Mooncake

By Roseanne Thong
Illustrated by Grace Lin

A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular ...    more >>

Secret Weapon Postcard Book

By Linzie Hunter

Repl1ka watches! Penis enlargement! A happier life! Now, finally, you too can send spam and all it offers. With thirty different postcards, each one illustrating unfiltered quotes by hand, you can move spam from the inbox to the mailbox, where it ...    more >>

Petit Collage Journal

By Lorena Siminovich

This embroidered, irresistible, and graphic cloth journal is a sweet treasure. ...    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 >>

The Wonder Years

By Rick Rickman
and Donna Wares
Foreword by Peggy Fleming

Filled with inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and stunning color photography from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Rick Rickman, this incredible book showcases the unique power and grace of today's senior athletes. Spanning ...    more >>

Bride Ideas

By Stella Kim
Illustrations by Ed Fotheringham

The ultimate creative and practical planning tool for a wedding, Bride Ideas captures all the bride's inspirations, ideas, lists, and to-dos. A fold-out Master List keeps plans on track, friendly prompts insure important details ...    more >>

Fauna Mandala Mix and Match Stationery

By Catalina Estrada

This eye-popping and lovely collection of woodland animals mixed with mandala designs will add variety and flair to any correspondence. ...    more >>

The Art of UP

By Tim Hauser
Foreword by Pete Docter

After Toy Story, Ratatouille, WALL•E, and other award-winning blockbusters, where else could Pixar Animation Studios go but UP? Their latest film is the heartwarming story of Carl Fredrickson ...    more >>

Pretty Pantry Gifts

By Tara Duggan

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

The Encyclopedia Shatnerica

By Robert Schnakenberg

Actor, singer, director, novelist, horseman, game-show host, spoken-word performer, legendary Hollywood lothario—is there anything William Shatner can't do? Beam aboard the starship Irreverent as certified ...    more >>

Picture Perfect Knits

By Laura Birek
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

Just what the heck is intarsia anyway? One of the most overlooked knitting techniques, intarsia allows knitters to add graphics—think argyle diamonds or mod motifs—to their knits. There's no tricky double stranding and knitters can ...    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 >>

Me! Me! ABC

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Ingri Von Bergen

A group of demanding dolls act out an ABC of action words.

Buckle me!
Dance with me!
Follow me!
Kiss me!

This unique set of big-eyed, handmade, vinyl characters animate an action ...    more >>

The Golden Mean

Written and Illustrated by Nick Bantock

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

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 >>

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 >>

3-D World Atlas and Tour

By Marie Javins

Much more than an atlas, this book is a virtual travel experience! It includes more than 40 maps, 30 feature articles on impressive places, and more than 50 eye-popping 3-D photos of the world's most interesting sights. Readers visit the Grand ...    more >>

1000 Interior Details for the Home

By Ian Rudge
and Geraldine Rudge

This book looks at every aspect of interior detail for domestic spaces. It is designed to appeal to anyone interested in improving the home environment, from DIY enthusiasts to professionals such as architects and interior designers. ...    more >>

Green Oxford Journal

By Oh Boy

All Wrapped Up!

By Kevin Akers

Through hundreds of eye-popping reproductions, All Wrapped Up! celebrates gift wrap—that most ephemeral of paper products—from the groovy 1960s. The modest palette and conventional patterns of the previous decade eventually ...    more >>

Fiona the Flower Girl

By Carley Roney
and the editors of The Knot
Illustrated by Lorena Siminovich

This picture book is the perfect gift for soon-to-be flower girls. Girls will enjoy reading the story of Fiona, a first-time flower girl who discovers how exciting it is to play a special part in a wedding. The book includes a flower-shaped ...    more >>

52 Cool Tricks for Kids—Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

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

Part Asian, 100% Hapa

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

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

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 >>

Art of the Modern Movie Poster

By Judith Salavetz,
Spencer Drate,
and Sam Sarowitz
With text by Dave Kehr

Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more ...    more >>

Cakes for Kids

By Matthew Mead

What makes an unforgettable birthday party? The cake! In this colorful, charming cookbook, Matthew Mead has created 35 whimsical cakes sure to be a hit at any party. Designed for the novice or expert, Cakes for Kids includes basic ...    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 >>

X: The Erotic Treasury

By Susie Bright

If there's only room for one book on your bedside table, this should be it.

The reigning mistress of erotica, Susie Bright, has expertly chosen 40 of the hottest stories ever written: breathtaking new stories as well as the most ...    more >>

Bixology

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

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

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

The Big Book of Appetizers

By Meredith Deeds
and Carla Snyder

Everyone is always looking for new and interesting recipes for appetizers, and in this book you'll find hundreds of dips, nuts, nibbles, salsas, spreads, soups, dumplings, tarts, wraps, and so much more! From ultra-simple hors d'oeuvres like ...    more >>

When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat

By Muriel Harris Weinstein
Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

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

Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents

By Cormac O

Your high-school history teachers never gave you a book like this one! Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents features outrageous and uncensored profiles of the men in the White House, complete with hundreds of little-known, ...    more >>

Fine Waters

By Michael Mascha

Water is indeed everywhere—especially bottled water. High-end restaurants now have water lists in addition to wine lists, water bars are opening up around the globe, and gourmet markets are selling dozens of different varieties of domestic ...    more >>

Catalog

By Robin Cherry

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

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 >>

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 >>

Weekends for Two in Northern California

By Bill Gleeson
Photographs by John Swain

With over 100,000 copies sold, Weekends for Two in Northern California has been guiding couples to the region's most romantic hideaways for more than ten years. From cozy cottages along the rugged coast of Big Sur to rustic retreats in ...    more >>

Hello, Please!

By Matt Alt
and Hiroko Yoda

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

Music to Check Out

Imagineering Company
Illustrations by Jason Munn

Patterned after the successful Books to Check Out series, this journal is perfect for music lovers who want to keep track of their audio adventures, including sections for Music to Check Out, Reviews to Write, Playlists to Create, and 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 >>

Position of the Day: Sex Fortunes

From Nerve.com

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

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 >>

Forecast

Edited by Nicholas Blechman

Conspiracy theories, pending Ice Ages, potential revolutions, viral epidemics, and other doomsday prophecies: wherever you look—from the cover of Time magazine to the weird weather outside your window—the message ...    more >>

Punch

By Colleen Mullaney
Photographs by Jack Deutsch

Imagine a big glass bowl of fruity, frosty, thirst-quenching elixir. In Punch, dozens of simple, delicious recipes are ready and waiting to add a lively dash of fun or a classic touch of sophistication to any get together. From a ...    more >>

Poetry Dog Tags

By Clare Ultimo

You have a voice--so wear it! This metal box contains 250 metal tags stamped with words to speak your mind with, and two chains to hang your thoughts on. Mix and match until you find the words you're looking for, slip the tags on a chain to make a ...    more >>

Garden Anywhere

By Alys Fowler

Have a small patch of soil? Or just a window box? Not a problem. Garden Anywhere shows how anyone can create an oasis in the smallest of spaces. We're not talking just a simple pot of marigolds, here. Garden Anywhere outlines ...    more >>

1,001 Ways to Save the Earth

By Joanna Yarrow

The latest in our top-selling series of colorful, chunky handbooks, 1,001 Ways to Save the Earth proves that simple ideas can have major environmental impact. Here are easy tips for every budget and every day, from taking canvas ...    more >>

Surf Girl Roxy

Text by Natalie Linden

Since its inception in 1990, the Roxy brand has been the tastemaker for girls' beach apparel. Their surf team, The Roxy Girls, are world champion surfers who epitomize the effervescent fun of being a beach girl. This chunky compendium collects ...    more >>

Ick: The Game

By Michael Slack

Take a deep breath and say, "ewwww!" The world's grossest monsters battle it out in this superfun and lightning-quick card game of gooey worms, toxic slime, and bug-eyed beasties. It's a monster-eat-monster world as cards turn, fortunes ...    more >>

Weekends for Two in Southern California

By Bill Gleeson
Photographs by Marc Longwood

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

Kelly Slater

By Kelly Slater
with Phil Jarratt
Introduction by Jack Johnson

No one knows nine-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater better than Kelly himself. In this revealing and heartfelt tribute, written with surfing veteran Phil Jarratt, the world's best surfer riffs on a life filled with big wins, big ...    more >>

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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 >>

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 >>

Life in Prison

By Stanley "Tookie" Williams
with Barbara Cottman Becnel
Photographs by D. Stevens

"The true stories I've written in this book are my living nightmares. My greatest hope is that the lessons the stories offer will help you make better choices than I did." Stanley "Tookie" Williams, cofounder of the notorious Crips gang, is a ...    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 >>

Baby-Gami

By Andrea Sarvady
Foreword by Fern Drillings, RN, MSN
Photography by Bill Milne

Origami meets the age-old art of swaddling in Baby-Gami and no longer does baby wrapping have to be an intimidating undertaking. Easy-to-follow instructions illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and unbearably cute photographs ...    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 >>

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 >>

How Now Deck

By Raphael Cushnir
Illustrations by Ben Goss

Drawn from Raphael Cushnir's best-selling book, How Now, the 50 questions and practices in this deck are designed to help maximize one's understanding of how to let go of stress and unburden one's life from unwanted pressures and ...    more >>

Baby by the Numbers

By Richela Fabian Morgan
Foreword by Dr. Philippa Gordon

For new or expecting parents, sifting through the massive tomes on baby's health can seem like a full-time job. This book cuts to the chase, presenting parents with all the essential facts they need. Using easy-to-understand charts, ...    more >>

Tropical Cocktails Deck

By Mittie Hellmich

Stir up a breezy tropical vacation any time of year with this delicious array of sun-drenched cocktails! From margaritas and tropitinis to creamy coladas and luscious fruity coolers, each card offers an enticing new taste of the islands! ...    more >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Sunday Soup

By Betty Rosbottom
Photographs by Charles Schiller

Sunday is the perfect day to slow down and enjoy a heartwarming meal. From spicy chilies to steaming chowders, Sunday Soup features 60 recipes: one for each Sunday of the year, and then some. Gulf Coast Shrimp Gumbo is best for staving ...    more >>

Super Smoothies

By Mary Corpening Barber
and Sara Corpening Whiteford
Photographed by E.J. Armstrong

Encouraged by more than 180,000 copies of Smoothies sold, the best-selling authors of Smoothies, Wraps, and Cocktail Food are back to bring the blender into the new millennium. These days, smoothie lovers want more than ...    more >>

Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures

Edited by Anne Verlhac
Foreword by David Thomson

The latest addition in the highly acclaimed A Life in Pictures series, this luxurious volume honors the legacy of one of the world's most beloved movie stars. Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures is the only book to bring ...    more >>

This Is My Best

Edited by Kathy Kiernan
and Retha Powers

We all have our favorite pieces by our beloved writers. But what do they think is their own best work? Inspired by an acclaimed collection published in 1942, the editors at the Quality Paperback Book Club invited fiction writers, essayists, ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook

By JoAnn Cianciulli
Photographs by Karl Petzke

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

Love Hotels

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

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

The Pleasures of Slow Food

By Corby Kummer
Foreword by Eric Schlosser
Introduction by Carlo Petrini
Photographs by Susie Cushner

In a world increasingly dominated by fast food, The Pleasures of Slow Food celebrates heritage recipes, artisan traditions, and the rapid evolution of a movement to make good food a part of everyday life. Slow Food is defined by how ...    more >>

Animal Stories

Compiled by Cooper Edens

This collection of stories and rhymes brings together some of the most beloved animals of childhood: Peter Rabbit, Winnie-the-Pooh, the Owl and the Pussycat, the Billy Goats Gruff, Mary's little lamb, the Runaway Bunny, and many others. ...    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 >>

Cartier

By Hans Nadelhoffer

From modest beginnings in Paris to predominance in the world of high fashion, the rise of the house of Cartier is comprehensively chronicled in this lavish volume. In the 1980s Cartier granted Hans Nadelhoffer exclusive access to its ...    more >>

The House That Crack Built

By Clark Taylor
Illustrated by Jan Thompson Dicks

With a beat reminiscent of hip hop or rap music, a well known nursery rhyme is brilliantly transformed into a powerful poem about the tragic problem of illegal drugs and its victims. From the harvesting of the coca plants to dealers and gangs to ...    more >>

The Name Game Jr.

By Steve Crystal

Designed for both young and old, this new edition of the classic Name Game will leave the entire family guessing! Hundreds of cards feature names of either famous personalities or fictional characters. Teams race to the finish by ...    more >>

Bamboo Fences

By Isao Yoshikawa
Photographs by Osamu Suzuki

Bamboo has emerged as the building material of choice for the twenty-first century. Designers in every field—from architecture to aeronautics—are discovering ever more innovative uses for the miracle plant. Five times stronger than ...    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 >>

The Art of Alex Gross

Introduction by Bruce Sterling

This remarkable first monograph of acclaimed Pop Surrealist artist Alex Gross features striking, dreamlike imagery that transcends category. Gross paints a haunting mélange of fairytale, allegory, history, and pop culture, fusing ...    more >>

100 Girls on Cheap Paper

By Tina Berning
Introduction by Claudia Seidel

A joyful celebration of lush femininity and quick-witted girlishness, this gorgeous little art book is truly a treasure in itself. German artist Tina Berning's international reputation is on the rise, winning her raves in the blog ...    more >>

The Art of Terroir

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

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

Mealtime Rhymes Placemats

By SAMi

SAMi's bright graphic illustrations have made the Flip-a-Face, Flip-a-Shape, and Baby Flip-a-Face series a success, and these thirty-six placemats bring that artwork to the dinner table. Six appealing baby animal faces are accompanied by a ...    more >>

Blog Posts Sticky Notes

Blogging may be the biggest thing to hit the Web . . . but Blog Posts are about to take over the desktop! With room to post comments, add links, and upload photos, these sticky notes offer simple pencil-to-paper technology. No wireless ...    more >>

Creature Floor Puzzles

By Andrew Zuckerman

The strikingly detailed nature of Andrew Zuckerman's animal portraiture comes to bold life in this beautiful large-format floor puzzle for children. This keepsake package includes four 16-piece puzzles (2 double-sided puzzles)—the ...    more >>

Tupac Remembered

By Molly Monjauze
with Gloria Cox
and Staci Robinson

Tupac Shakur's albums have sold more than 73 million copies and touched fans all over the world. In his lifetime, Tupac made personal connections with political leaders, serious actors, rap artists, and many others. Tupac Remembered ...    more >>

City Walks with Kids: London

By Emily Laurence Baker
Maps by Steve Mack

Don't worry about finding a sitter—these adventures are designed especially for grown-ups and kids to discover London together!
Walks include:
• The Tower of London
• The British ...    more >>

Meatloaf

By Maryana Vollstedt
Photographs by Jennifer Levy

Everyone loves meatloaf. It's the ultimate in homey comfort food, easy to make and, with a fluffy mound of mashed potatoes and some gravy, about as close to heaven as a meal can get. Maryana Vollstedt, author of such comforting favorites as Big ...    more >>

The Best of Surfer Magazine

Edited by Chris Mauro
and Steve Hawk
Foreword by Dave Parmenter

Since 1960, Surfer magazine has been chronicling a pastime that confounds description. Now for the first time, Surfer has collected its eclectic array of surf journalism into one volume, from dyspeptic editorials and gnarly ...    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 >>

Little Notes Sweet Treats

Illustrations by Ayumi Piland

Deliciously illustrated, these scrumptious sugar-coated greetings are yummy enough to eat. ...    more >>

Lake Tahoe

By Thomas Bachand
Introduction by Dr. Charles Goldman

Thomas Bachand's stunning photographs of Lake Tahoe capture the sublime allure and fragility of this beloved leisure destination. Bachand's images document a gorgeous, and changing, environment; as hundreds of thousands of ...    more >>

Hello Baby! Baby Book

By Hello! Lucky

This classic baby album with a sumptuous cloth cover makes a beautiful gift for any parent, and a lovely keepsake for a baby all grown up. Dotted throughout with nostalgic, retro, fun illustrations from San Francisco-based letterpress ...    more >>

Wet Cats Deluxe Notecards

By Mario Garza

The ever-popular Web site Stuffonmycat.com is back with adorable, laugh-out-loud funny, somewhat pathetic photographs of cats enjoying a refreshing bath. Yes, for the first time ever, wet cats! ...    more >>

Tantric Sex Deck

By Don and Debra Macleod
Illustrations by Julianna Bright

From provocative positions to pleasure-enhancing techniques for him and her, the 50 easy-to-use cards in this deck reveal the tantalizing secrets of the erotic art of Tantra. ...    more >>

1-2-3

By Simms Taback

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

Antipasti

By Joyce Goldstein
Photographs by Paolo Nobile

With growing numbers of restaurants specializing in "small plates," the antipasto is back in style. These little dishes of savory appetizers or small first courses (perfect cocktail food) whet the appetite, enticing the palate for the meal ...    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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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 >>

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 >>

Sites of Impact

By Stan Gaz

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

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 >>

Obsessed With TV

By David Hofstede

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

Wallpaper Projects

By Derek Fagerstrom
and Lauren Smith

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

Gary Soto: New and Selected Poems

By Gary Soto

For over two decades, the award-winning poet and author Gary Soto has been offering his readers a vision that transcends the ordinary, making him one of today's most celebrated Chicano writers. New and Selected Poems includes the ...    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 >>

IDEO Eyes Open: New York

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 >>

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 >>

The Three-Martini Family Vacation

By Christie Mellor

Chill the glasses! The author of the wildly successful Three-Martini Playdate is back with more irreverent and useful advice about life with children. Wickedly funny essays offer helpful advice on harnessing the energy of ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

SmartLab Challenge: Amazing Animal Challenge

By Ben Grossblatt

From armadillos to zebras, the latest title from the award-winning Challenge series is packed with 1,000 trivia questions covering all the quintessential animals and animal topics kids can’t get enough of. Kids use the game component to ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Nana Cracks the Case!

By Kathleen Lane
Concept by Cabell Harris
Illustrations by Sarah Horne

Nana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog's nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective. Which is ...    more >>

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1000 Fonts

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

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

Blue Ribbon USA

By Georgia Orcutt
and John Margolies

Everyone loves a winner. These prize-winning recipes from state and county fairs across the country bring together the best in American cooking—and it's not all apple pie. Mary's Sticky Biscuits won at the Alabama National Fair; Cool Fruit ...    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 >>

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 >>

Porn for New Moms

From the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative
Photographs by Susan Anderson

Hot on the heels of last year's runaway success, Porn for Women, the female pornographers from Cambridge are now tackling the fantasies of new mothers. What really turns them on? The CWPC locked themselves in the lab for months to ...    more >>

Murder Alfresco

By Nadia Gordon

Returning from a party late one night, chef Sunny McCoskey is the first to discover the body of a murdered woman left outside a local winery, and she may even have witnessed the killer driving away.

Thrust into the center of a crime that has ...    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 >>

Native Flowers Sticky Notes

By Jill Bliss

These colorful sticky notes are perfect for leaving personal reminders or messages to friends. ...    more >>

City Walks with Kids: New York

By Elissa Stein
Maps by Dave Needham

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

Walks include:
• Central Park
• Children's Museum of the Arts
• Coney ...    more >>

Brenda Kinsel's Fashion Makeover

By Brenda Kinsel
Illustrations by Monica Lind

Brenda Kinsel is the fairy godmother of fashion. Drawing on 20-plus years as an image consultant, in Fashion Makeover Kinsel helps women over 40 catapult themselves out of fashion ruts in one short month. Real women who may feel ...    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 >>

I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper

By Trisha Ashworth
and Amy Nobile

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

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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 >>

The Meat Club Cookbook

By Vanessa Dina
and Kristina Fuller
and Gemma DePalma
Illustrations by Caroline Hwang

The rules of the Meat Club:
- You have to be a girl
- You have to eat meat (any kind)
- You have to love to talk about meat
- What's said in the Meat Club, stays in the Meat Club

Tired of eating Caesar salads and poached ...    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 >>

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 >>

Hello Blythe!

Photographs by Gina Garan

Share your tales of adventure from glamorous locales on these stylish postcards. ...    more >>

Sparkle and Spin

By Ann Rand
and Paul Rand

Through harmony and rhythm, resonance and pitch, Ann Rand inspires readers to listen to the tuneful play of her text as it sings off each page. Illustrated with graphic designer Paul Rand's colorful, witty artwork, Sparkle and Spin is a ...    more >>

Peeps®!

By Charity Ferreira
Photographs by Liz Wolfe

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

Rex Ray

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

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