Inside Iran

By Mark Edward Harris
Foreword by Abbas Kiarostami

The Islamic Republic of Iran is at the center of world attention politically, socially, and culturally—but it remains largely a cipher to the West. Award-winning photographer Mark Edward Harris has traveled throughout Iran to produce the ...    more >>

Art Deco San Francisco

By Therese Poletti
Photographs by Tom Paiva

The Castro Theatre, the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Headquarters, 450 Sutter Medico-Dental Building—these masterpieces of San Francisco's Art Deco heritage are the work of one man: Timothy Pflueger. An immigrant's son with ...    more >>

Dante's Divine Comedy

By Sandow Birk
and Marcus Sanders

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

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 >>

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 >>

Seymour

Introduction by Steve Heller
Essay by Paula Scher

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

Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats 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 >>

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 >>

Rock-a-Bye Baby

By Penny Warner
Foreword by Louis Borgenicht, M.D.

New parents can now rely on more than 200 tried and true slumber solutions, taken from the real sleep experts: parents, grandparents, nannies, and doctors. Penny Warner delivers here the widest selection of time-tested tricks, from ...    more >>

Hot Dog and Bob and the Particularly Pesky Attack of the Pencil People

By L. Bob Rovetch
Illustrated by Dave Whamond

Be afraid of your pencil. Be VERY afraid! Just when Bob is getting over their last battle with the grossly evil pizza alien, he and Hot Dog have a new enemy to tackle: crafty little pencil snatchers from the planet Pencilvania. Beginning ...    more >>

Ernie

By Tony Mendoza

Ernie: A Photographer's Memoir was first published by a small Santa Barbara press in 1985. By all accounts, Ernie was a phenomenon, selling an estimated 100,000 copies. Photographer Tony Mendoza had captured the mercurial character of ...    more >>

In My Tree

By Sara Gillingham
Illustrated by Lorena Siminovich

Turn the colorful die-cut pages of this irresistible board book to discover just what makes little owl's tree so cozy. Is it little owl's sturdy branch and snuggly roost? No, it's his loving family! Bright pictures, reassuring messages, ...    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 >>

Clint Eastwood: A Life in Pictures

Edited by Pierre-Henri Verlhac
Foreword by Peter Bogdanovich

Clint Eastwood's popularity is at an all-time high, with his recent successes as an Oscar-winning director building upon his fame as the consummate tough-guy movie star. This volume offers an intimate view into the life of a Hollywood great, ...    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 >>

Moleskine City Notebook Berlin

The first guidebook you write yourself.

According to David Bowie, Berlin is the greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine. Record all that the city has to offer in your Moleskine City Notebook Berlin. The Key Map ...    more >>

Hanukkah Haiku

By Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by Karla Gudeon

Here's a cultural crossover that pays off: a traditionally Japanese poetic form used to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. There's one haiku for each night, and stepped pages add one candle to the menorah every time the page is turned. The ...    more >>

Over in the Hollow

By Rebecca Dickinson
Illustrated by S. Britt

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

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

The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country

By Lori Lyn Narlock
and Nancy Garfinkel
Photographs by Michael Carabetta

More than five million visitors make their way to Northern California's wine country each year. And this is the ultimate guide to the best wine-related spots to be found there. Throughout Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties the intrepid ...    more >>

Richard Neutra's Miller House

By Stephen Leet

At the dawn of his international fame, architect Richard Neutra was approached by a St. Louis socialite, Grace Lewis Miller, to design a small winter home on the edge of glamour-baked Palm Springs. Miller wanted an open, light-filled house ...    more >>

New Chinese Architecture

Over the last five years, China has experienced an unprecedented boom in architecture and has become the most dynamic and active region in the world. The complex fusion of both Chinese and Western influences has given its architecture a ...    more >>

Mommy Loves

By Anne Gutman
and Georg Hallensleben

Animal babies are so adorable that their mommies can't help but cuddle and love them. In this celebration of parental love, each mommy shows how much she loves her baby in her own special way. ...    more >>

Paper Doll Parade Notecard Set

By Suzy Ultman

These delightful paper doll notecards by artist Suzy Ultman are a cut above the rest! Perfect for invites, thank-yous, and simple hellos, 16 giant die-cut notecards burst with all the color and personality of a handmade paper doll. Includes a ...    more >>

2033

From the editors of Nerve.com

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

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 >>

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Reading, Ages 5-7

By Lynn Brunelle

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

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Math, Ages 7-9

By Lynn Brunelle

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

52 Activities for You and Your Baby

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Karen Johnson

With 52 developmental activities exploring sight, sounds, scents, and movement, parents and caregivers will delight in discovering fun and simple ways to enhance an infant's awareness, stimulate developing senses, and lull the little ...    more >>

Seeing Jazz

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

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

Binth Matching Game

By Binth

From stationery to one-of-a-kind gift items, Chicago-based design studio Binth brings a playful, witty sense of shape and color to everything they create. Housed in a sturdy slide-out case, Binth's contemporary take on the classic ...    more >>

Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook

By Robb Walsh

Welcome to Texas barbecue. They love to make it. They love to eat it. And they love to argue about it-igniting as many feuds as fires from Houston to El Paso. Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook delivers both a practical cookbook and a guided tour of ...    more >>

Fück Yöu

By Neil Zlozower

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

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 >>

Vestiges of Grandeur

By Richard Sexton
With Aerial Photographs by Alex MacLean
Introduction by Eugene Darwin Cizek

In an evocative sequel to the acclaimed New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence, author and photographer Richard Sexton returns with an in-depth visual journey through the hidden mansions—some inhabited, many now long ...    more >>

Writer's Workshop in a Book

Introduction by Richard Ford
Edited by Alan Cheuse
and Lisa Alvarez

Since 1969, the prestigious Squaw Valley Community of Writers has helped develop the art and craft of many who are now household names. Instructors such as Michael Chabon, Mark Childress, Diane Johnson, Anne Lamott, Robert Stone, and Amy Tan ...    more >>

The Meaning of Trees

By Fred Hageneder

The tree is beloved as Mother Nature's visible symbol of power and grace. The Meaning of Trees is a beautiful celebration of their lore and spirit, botany and history. Genera from aspen to willow are captured in 70 dramatic ...    more >>

Modern Typography in Britain

By Stuart Hall
and Paul Stiff

Typography Papers 8 is a special issue devoted to modernity in British typography. Graphic design in Britain from World War II through the 1970s is reconsidered not simply as a matter of style, but as a visible form of social philosophy and an ...    more >>

Cook It in a Cup!

By Julia Myall
Photographs by Greg Lowe

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

Bird Watching

By Paula McCartney

You have now before you a representation of one of the most richly coloured of birds, and one whose history is in some degree peculiar.
—John James Audubon, The Birds of America

A spotted wren perches on the ...    more >>

Reinventing Retirement

By Miriam Goodman

With 76 million baby boomers on the cusp of retirement in the U.S. alone, it's time to look beyond finances and examine how ending traditional, full-time work impacts every aspect of life. Author Miriam Goodman has interviewed hundreds of ...    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 >>

City Building

By John Lund Kriken
with Philip Enquist
and Richard Rapaport

Good city building is not created by complex statistics, functional problem solving, or any particular decision-making process. Successful cities instead come from people advocating easily understood human values and principles that ...    more >>

Eye-Popping 3-D Pets

By Barry Rothstein
and Betsy Rothstein

Life-sized pets leap off the page in this thrilling 3-D book. Twenty-eight animal friends—including puppies, kittens, hamsters, pot-bellied pigs, bearded dragons, tarantulas, and more—spring to life in eye-popping phantogram 3-D. More ...    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 >>

Animals on Parade Notecard Set by Sukie

By Darrell Gibbs
and Julia Harding

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

Stars & Planets

By Dennis Schatz

Young explorers will realize that what they can learn about the galaxy is as limitless as the night sky!

Includes build-it-yourself solar system, battery-powered planetarium, and glow-in-the-dark star charts. Out-of-this-world ...    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 >>

Jim Marshall: Proof
Limited Edition #26-50

By Jim Marshall
Introduction by Joel Selvin

To honor the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, Chronicle is proud to present this special edition of Jim Marshall: Proof, comprised of a copy of this acclaimed book, accompanied by an 8x10 gelatin-silver print of Jerry Garcia, ...    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 >>

Wanderlust USA: Ice Cream Deluxe Notecards

By Troy M. Litten

The quintessential summertime treat is featured in this sweet celebration of ice cream. The boxed notecards offer a great alternative to sticky fingers and sticky seats in the station wagon. ...    more >>

Mah-jongg

By Christina Cavallaro
and Anita Luu

The Chinese game of skill, luck, clattering tiles, and "100 intelligences" is more popular than ever with a growing cross-cultural audience. This handsomely illustrated pop culture celebration of the game—the first of its kind—traces ...    more >>

Delicious

By Susan Goldman Rubin

One of the giants of American art, Wayne Thiebaud was at first unappreciated because of the everyday subject matter of his paintings. His tasty hot dogs, delectable cakes, dizzy streets, and sleepy deltas have since become icons of ...    more >>

Luscious Creamy Desserts

By Lori Longbotham
Photographs by France Ruffenach

Ready for melt-in-your-mouth goodness? These scrumptious recipes are the latest mouthwatering morsels from Lori Longbotham, author of the successful Luscious Desserts series. This volume is filled with secrets of how to make ...    more >>

Does a Panda Go to School?

By Fred Ehrlich, M.D.
Illustrated by Emily Bolam

Uglydoll Uglyworm Journal

By David Horvath
and Sun-Min Kim

Some Uglyworms are sneaky. Some are crafty. All are hungry . . . for knowledge!
Like where do you keep the carrot cake? How long before ice cream goes bad? They want knowledge, because knowledge is power. They want power to do great and ...    more >>

High Style

By Ron Woodson
and Jaime Rummerfield
Foreword by Sara Ruffin Costello
Photographs by Jonathan Shapiro

At the intersection of Old Hollywood glamour and sleek modernity, you'll find sought-after Los Angeles design duo Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield. Their first book is an over-the-top design object that's equal parts creative ...    more >>

The Dog Owner's Manual

By Dr. David Brunner
and Sam Stall

Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn't my dog have an owner's manual?" And now, thankfully, he does.
Through step-by-step ...    more >>

The Softies Kit

By Therese Laskey

A follow-up to our book, Softies, this kit features patterns and instructions for creating 15 outrageously cute plush toys, including 10 brand-new projects and all the ingredients for making a delicious felt Party ...    more >>

Good Night! Board Book

Written by Claire Masurel
Illustrated by Marie Henry

The playful text—perfect for reading aloud—and whimsical watercolors are sure to entice even the most reluctant sleepyhead to bed. ...    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 >>

Softies

By Therese Laskey
Introduction by Leah Kramer
Photographs by Laurie Frankel

Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called "softies," veteran crafter Therese Laskey commissioned acclaimed artists from around the world to create projects to share. From Japan to Israel to Chile to Texas, each artist brings a ...    more >>

Baby Knits Kit

By Sara Lucas
Photographs by Julie Toy

From beautiful baby bonnets to soft sweaters and blankets, the Baby Knits Kit is filled with ways to dress new arrivals in style. Inside the 64-page booklet are easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations for getting started, and ...    more >>

Remote Control Rocket

By Paul Beck

Young space enthusiasts will love this rocket launcher kit that includes a two-piece rocket, launch pad and remote control launcher. The rocket is fueled by the classic combination of baking soda and vinegar, but then the launch is literally ...    more >>

Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!

By Bob Barner

What are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs? Butterflies! With a lively text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations, award-winning author Bob Barner brings us a wonderful look at the amazing history of butterflies, and how ...    more >>

The BLDGBLOG Book

By Geoff Manaugh

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

Field Guide to Knitting

By Jackie Pawlowski

Julia Roberts does it. Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Hilary Swank all do it. We're talking about knitting, a fiber art as old as time, and people across America are rediscovering the joy of stitching.

But how do you tell your knits from ...    more >>

Sukie Mix & Match Stationery

Very Small Shops

By John Stones

The limitations of a tiny space, rather than inhibiting designers, often result in some of the most innovative and exciting retail design. While small shops offer the chance for famous designers to experiment and showcase their skills for ...    more >>

Pom-Pom Pals

By Michelle Tilly

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

The Cocktail Hour

By Babs Suzanne Harrison

It's cocktail hour! This deck features 50 timeless drink recipes--from the sophisticated Manhattan and Mint Julep to the seductive Tequila Sunrise and Mai Tai--plus offers tips on ambiance, bar essentials, mood music, and more. Whether ...    more >>

Cat Cora's Kitchen

By Cat Cora
and Ann Krueger Spivack
Photographs by Maren Caruso

What could be better than family and friends gathered around a table laden with laughter and good food? The Food Network's Cat Cora is the perfect companion in the kitchen to help create meals and memories to share and remember. With recipes ...    more >>

Dots & Jots Mix and Match Gift Bags

By Denyse Schmidt

Fabric designer Denyse Schmidt continues her gorgeous Dots & Jots line with this collection of sumptuous and sweet gift bags. ...    more >>

Dean & DeLuca

By Jeff Morgan
Photographs by Steve Rothfeld
Foreword by Leslie Rudd

In the alphabet of gourmets, D stands for Dean & DeLuca, long considered one of the finest food emporiums in the world. Now they bring their vast culinary expertise to this stunning new cookbook with over 80 inspired recipes, each ...    more >>

Snow White/Blancanieves

Adapted by Miquel Desclot
Illustrated by Ignasi Blanch

This striking addition to Chronicle's successful bilingual series introduce young readers to the universally loved stories Snow White. Retold in both Spanish and English, classic fairy tales provide young readers with a fun way ...    more >>

Quick & Easy Chinese

By Nancie McDermott
Photographs by Maren Caruso

Throw away that take-out menu and turn to one of the recipes in this wonderful new cookbook. Using readily available ingredients and a few simple techniques, Quick & Easy Chinese brings the delicious flavors of Asia into ...    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 >>

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 >>

Decorativa Mix and Match Stationery

By Lotta Jansdotter

Pair up Lotta Jansdotter's fresh designs for a new look with every letter you send. ...    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 >>

The Sock Knitting Kit

By Alyce Benevides
and Jaqueline Milles

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

Rumpelstiltskin

Adapted by Xavier Carrasco
Illustrated by Francesc Infante

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

By Alison Lester
and Roland Harvey

In the second volume of this charming series, friends Bonnie and Sam are determined to win the local talent contest. And they know that learning to do trick riding on horseback will secure victory. When the girls pick a real-live horse to ...    more >>

Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic

By Anna Getty
Photographs by Dan Goldberg
and Ron Hamad

Anna Getty—chef, TV personality, heiress, and mother—loves great food made from fresh, organic, and sustainably harvested ingredients. In this fact-filled guide and cookbook, Anna explains how to shop for organic, seasonal, and local ...    more >>

Knitted Icons

By Carol Meldrum

Sometimes you just want to cuddle up with a handmade doll of Mr. T! With Knitted Icons, you'll find patterns for creating dolls of the world’s most beloved personalities—everyone from Madonna and Jackie O to Chairman Mao and Che Guevara. ...    more >>

The Wine Lover's Journal

By Brian St. Pierre

This classy journal offers space to record and remember your favorite wines, memorable meals you've had with wine, vineyards you've visited, and wines you've heard about and would like to try. You'll also find key wine terms and wine ...    more >>

The Star Wars Cookbook II

By Frankie Frankeny
and Wesley Martin

Even the pickiest of Gungans will eat their fruits and veggies when Bubble City Salad and Boss Nass Broccoli are on the menu. With this exciting new sequel to the best-selling The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic ...    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 >>

You Give Love a Bad Name

Edited by Danny Cassidy

Breaking up is hard to do - and when a relationship turns sour, nothing provides more comfort than the cheesy pop hits of the '70s and '80s. Just as Quirk's I Can't Fight This Feeling was an anthology of classic love poetry, You Give Love a ...    more >>

Make Your Own Sex Toys

By Matt Pagett

Giving new meaning to the expression "take pleasure into your own hands," Make Your Own Sex Toys is a witty yet practical guide featuring how-to directions for 50 inventive DIY accoutrements. Readers can whip up the Knitted Willy Warmer ...    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 >>

Sara's Kitchen

By Sara Anderson

From the creator of Colors and Numbers, Fruit and Vegetables, comes Sara's Kitchen, a full-length picture book bursting with the smells, sounds, and shapes of a busy kitchen preparing for ...    more >>

52 Ways to Count Sheep

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrated by Susan Synarski

Keep this deck on your bedside table and use these suggestions to help you fall asleep and to distract you when you just can't sleep. ...    more >>

British Fashion Designers

By Hywel Davies

This is the first book to embrace the whole of the UK and its creative influence on international fashion. It is aimed at industry professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in fashion. Both inspirational and informative, it will ...    more >>

Moleskine 2009/2010 Weekly Notebook 18 Month Large

The Moleskine 18 Month Weekly Notebook large with black hard cover 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 >>

Hurry! Hurry! Have You Heard?

By Laura Krauss Melmed
Illustrated by Jane Dyer

Everyone remembers the friendly beasts of the stable at Christmas, but what of the creatures of field and forest? From her perch in the rafters, a small bird's heart fills with love. Out over the countryside she flies, carrying the glad tidings. ...    more >>

Heirloom Beans

By Steve Sando
and Vanessa Barrington
Photographs by Sara Remington

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

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 >>

deadgame

By Kirk Russell

Named one of the top ten crime novels of 2005 by the American Library Association, Deadgame marks the return of "far and away the most inventive new detective hero" (Booklist). Ex-DEA agent John Marquez, now head of the ...    more >>

Moleskine City Notebook Milan

The first guidebook you write yourself.

Milan: home to centuries of art, architecture, design and fashion. As you journey from the Duomo to the Teatro alla Scala and search for the best risotto alla Milanese, write your ...    more >>

Dirty Little Secrets from Otherwise Perfect Moms

By Trisha Ashworth
and Amy Nobile

Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile conducted interviews with hundreds of mothers while researching their best-selling book I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids. It didn't take long before these moms began to reveal their Dirty Little ...    more >>

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Dot Dot Dot Issue 13

Edited by Stuart Bailey
and Peter Bilak

The left-field arts journal whose very name promises more to come delivers three issues this season. There aren’t too many places to find intelligent, passionate, and semi-serious writing about the past, present, and future of visual ...    more >>

Legacy of the Dog

By Tetsu Yamazaki

With over 200,000 copies sold to date, everyone agrees that "the 'ultimate' in the subtitle is not an exaggeration" (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Legacy of the Dog has been established as the reference book for potential dog ...    more >>

Cartoon Modern

By Amid Amidi

Between the classic films of Walt Disney in the 1940s and the televised cartoon revolution of the 1960s was a critical period in the history of animation. Amid Amidi, of the influential Animation Blast magazine and CartoonBrew blog, ...    more >>

Extreme Barbecue

By Dan Huntley
and Lisa Grace Lednicer
Photographs by Layne Bailey

Twenty whole chickens bathed in garlic on a rig that resembles a cast-iron satellite dish . . . this is Extreme Barbecue, a tribute to the derring-do behind the craziest grilling contraptions in the country. Through in-depth profiles, ...    more >>

The Pregnancy Countdown Book

By Susan Magee
and Kara Nakisbendi, M.D.

The average pregnancy lasts 280 days—and the suspense can be excruciating!

The Pregnancy Countdown Book starts on Day 280 and counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way—with one page of helpful information for ...    more >>

Cath Kidston Cowboys & Roses Mix & Match Stationery

Mix and match these prancing ponies and blooming roses for delightfully distinctive correspondence. ...    more >>

Family

By Lauren Dukoff
Foreword by Devendra Banhart

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

The New Photography Manual

By Steve Bavister
and Lee Frost
and Rod Lawton
and Andrew Fleetwood
and Patrick Hook

In the tradition of the Artist's Manual series comes the definitive illustrated guide to all things photography-related. A veritable bible for beginners as well as an invaluable reference for accomplished photographers, ...    more >>

ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats

By James R. Richards, DVM

Indispensable for both first-time and experienced cat owners, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats is the one place to turn for up-to-date information on feline health and behavior, including detailed advice on feeding, grooming, veterinary ...    more >>

My Basic Needs: Food, Clothing, Shelter, You

By Lane Walker Foard

Thinking that predictable, overly saccharine, rhyming romance poetry will get you past the red velvet rope and into the exclusive funhouse of love is positively ridiculous. The alternative? These love notes, perfect for mailing, slipping into ...    more >>

Cath Kidston Mending Kit

By Cath Kidston

This handy kit includes everything necessary to accomplish basic household-mending projects, from replacing buttons to hemming pants. Inside the lovely padded sewing organizer is a 32-page fully illustrated, step-by-step sewing ...    more >>

The Amazing Dog Trick Kit

By Steve Duno

Sit! Roll over! This handy kit takes the mystery out of teaching Fido how to be a first-rate performer. An easy-to-follow manual guides owners through fifteen spectacular tricks. The kit also includes a flying disc, professional training ...    more >>

Daddy Kisses

By Anne Gutman
and Georg Hallensleben

What could be sweeter than adorable baby animals snuggling with their daddies? This simple board book with warm illustrations feature a variety of animals and celebrate the affection between fathers and children. Cuddles and kisses will ...    more >>

Where's Dildo?

From Nerve.com

Giving new meaning to the joy of playing with oneself, Where's Dildo? puts an adult spin on 100 word games, visual puzzlers, and brainteasers that will all keep the mind (and body) turned on. Sexy word sudoku, naughty ...    more >>

Birch Forest Flexi Journal

By Lisa Congdon

As subtle and colorful as an autumn walk in the woods, this journal features a wrap-around landscape painting by Lisa Congdon. ...    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 Big Book of Casseroles

By Maryana Vollstedt

Bubbling cheese, golden bread crumbs, tender vegetables, and succulent meats - what's not to like about casseroles? Comfort food just doesn't get any cozier, or more convenient. Now, thanks to Maryana Vollstedt, busy cooks don't have to call up ...    more >>

Wave

By Suzy Lee

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolor, create a vibrant story ...    more >>

Look

By DwellStudio®

Car Talk Puzzler Deck

By Tom Magliozzi
and Ray Magliozzi

This deck features 75 of the best brainteasers from America's funniest car mechanics, Click and Clack, hosts of Car Talk, NPR's acclaimed radio show. Car Talk's infamous puzzlers invite right- and left-brain thinking and ...    more >>

Weekend Utopia

By Alastair Gordon

The Hamptons, New York's fashionable summer beach resorts, are well known as weekend havens for city-dwellers who relish their idyllic setting on the Atlantic shore. Once quiet agricultural land, Eastern Long Island first became popular ...    more >>

Hemlines Mix and Match Stationery

By Kickstand Productions

Mix up these fun and fashionable patterns for a chic new look with every letter you send. ...    more >>

City Walks: Sydney

By Sarah Henry
Maps by Lohnes + Wright

Discover the world Down Under—on foot! This deck is complete with detailed maps and insider information.

Walks include:
• Sydney Opera House
• Bondi Beach
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Royal Botanic Gardens ...    more >>

The Pastel Kit

By Curtis Tappenden

Colorful, blendable, and fun to handle, pastels are one of the easiest art forms for novice artists to grasp and an engaging medium for experienced artists. Enclosed in a handy, portable case, this innovative kit offers everything you'll need to ...    more >>

Chavez Ravine: 1949

By Don Normark

In 1949, photographer Don Normark walked up into the hills of Los Angeles, looking for a good view. Instead, he found Chavez Ravine, a ramshackle Mexican-American neighborhood tucked away in Elysian Park like a “poor man’s Shangri-la.” ...    more >>

The Magic Flute

Retold by Anne Gatti
Illustrated by Peter Malone

Enter a magical world of monster serpents, mysterious ladies, and flying machines where giant flowers and butterflies the size of birds abound. It is here, amidst a lush wood and within a dark labyrinthine castle that an unforgettable cast of ...    more >>

Nancy Drew Notecards

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

Blackstock's Collections

By Gregory L. Blackstock
Foreword by Darold A. Treffert, MD
Introduction by Karen Light-Piña

Modern life is an ever-accelerating barrage of people, buildings, vehicles, creatures, and things. How much can a curious mind take in? And what can it do with all the data? Gregory L. Blackstock, a retired Seattle pot washer, draws order out of ...    more >>

Factory Records

By Matthew Robertson

A creative juggernaut of the post-punk era, Factory Records was the catalyst behind the U.K. music explosion of the late '70s through the '90s with groups like Joy Division (soon to be the subject of an Anton Corbijn movie), New Order, and ...    more >>

Large Moleskine Sketchbook

The Moleskine Large 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 >>

Jim Marshall: Proof
Limited Edition #51-75

By Jim Marshall
Introduction by Joel Selvin

To honor the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, Chronicle is proud to present this special edition of Jim Marshall: Proof, comprised of a copy of this acclaimed book, accompanied by an 8x10 gelatin-silver print of Jerry Garcia, ...    more >>

Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Manuel Alvarez Bravo was one of the foremost practitioners of visual arts in the twentieth century. Manuel Alvarez Bravo, the first major retrospective of his eighty-year career, showcases hundreds of iconic photographs and ...    more >>

Great Burgers

By Bob Sloan
Photographs by Jonelle Weaver

Meet Burgermeister Bob Sloan, who serves up countless crave-inducing creations of this finger-licking favorite. With a spatula and these recipes for classic, adventurous, and lighter burgers, Sloan leads the way to fun in a bun. From ...    more >>

Leading Couples

By Turner Classic Movies
Introduction by Robert Osborne

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

The Wine Country Deck

By Antonia Allegra
and Heidi H. Dickerson
Photography by Richard Gillette

Featuring 50 of the best wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, this deck showcases the wide variety and celebrated tradition of Northern California wines. Each card is illustrated with a color photograph and includes insightful ...    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 >>

Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor

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

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

Thomas

By Robin Jarvis

The final installment of the gripping Deptford Histories introduces Thomas, a grizzled seamouse haunted by the dark and deadly events of his past. ...    more >>

Sublime Stitching Journal

By Jenny Hart

Sprinkled with embroidery patterns, this journal's mix of blank, lined, and grid pages give crafters and artists a variety of ways to plan projects and document thoughts. ...    more >>

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The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Dinosaur Science, Ages 5-7

By Christine Economos

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

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 >>

The Royal Show

By Alison Lester
Illustrated by Roland Harvey

When Bonnie and Sam receive the invitation of their dreams—to assist their riding teacher at the Royal Show—they can't believe it! But on their way they encounter a starving pony that needs their help, and they must figure out a way to rescue the ...    more >>

Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast

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

Wake up and smell the coffee with this collection of breakfast recipes from the folks at Stonewall Kitchen. Those on the go can grab a Coffee Cake Buttermilk Muffin and head right out the door. For a delicious lazy Sunday afternoon brunch ...    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 >>

Spot 7 Toys

By KidsLabel

Each spread of this toy-themed activity book features two playful photographs that appear identical. Eagle-eyed readers, however, will spot seven things that have changed from one photo to the other. Perfect for fans of the I Spy or Where's ...    more >>

Paul Frank Clancy Journal

By Paul Frank Industries

Including an all-purpose zippered pocket on the back cover, this irresistible journal features Clancy, the giraffe, stitched on the vinyl cover. ...    more >>

Taking Aim

By Graham Nash
with Experience Music Project

This handsome volume features vibrant photographs of some of the world's most recognizable musicians, selected by Graham Nash, an internationally acclaimed artist of two media—photography and music—who is uniquely qualified in both ...    more >>

You Can't Use Your Brain If You're a Jellyfish

By Fred Ehrlich, M.D.
Illustrated by Amanda Haley

Starting with the lowly earthworm, Dr. Fred Ehrlich looks at the brains of insects, birds, mammals, and finally humans. How are human brains different from those of other animals? What can they do that we can't? What can we do that they ...    more >>

Village Walks: Provence and the Côte d'Azur

By Georgeanne Brennan
and Jim Schrupp
Maps by Lohnes + Wright

Take a stroll off the beaten path and discover the hidden wonders of Provence and the Côte d'Azur.

Walks include:
• Cannes
• Marseille
• Avignon
• Pont du Gard Aqueduct
...And more! ...    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 >>

My Listography

By Lisa Nola
Illustrations by Nathaniel Russell

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

City Walks: New York

By Martha Fay
Maps by Reineck and Reineck

Bustling and vibrant, New York City invites on-foot exploration. The cards in this deck guide you through 50 walking adventures, offering detailed maps and insider information. From Nolita's quaint boutiques and the chic galleries of Chelsea ...    more >>

52 Tokens of Affection—Revised Edition

By Lynn Gordon
Illustrations by Susan Synarski
and Karen Johnson

Packed with simple, sweet and utterly unique ways to say "I love you," this revised and updated edition of the best-selling deck is the perfect guide for the aspiring romantic. Features a variety of new activities and illustrations. ...    more >>

City Walks: Toronto

By Neil Carlson
Maps by David Lindroth

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

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

Bon Appétit Celebrations Deck

Bon Appétit magazine invites you to the party with 50 recipe cards perfect for celebrating the special moments of life, whether it's a New Year's Day brunch, 4th of July barbecue, or any-occasion cocktail party. Straight from ...    more >>

Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design

By Virginia McLeod

Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design features over 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence. Arranged into chapters according to the dominant material used—stone, timber, ...    more >>

Anti-Bride Guide

By Carolyn Gerin
By Stephanie Rosenbaum

Into a sea of pearl white and pale blue comes the hot pink and orange Anti-Bride Guide. The perfect book for anyone alienated by the high-brow wedding industry, this practical guide fills a huge gap in the wedding planner market. A riot ...    more >>

Flip-a-Word: Snake Cake

By Yukiko Kido

A cat turns into a bat, turns into a rat, turns into a hat! Just flip the pages and—presto-change-o!—a different word and picture appear. This bright, bold, friendly book uses phonics to teach word recognition and rhyming ...    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 >>

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 >>

Little Red Riding Hood/Caperucita Roja

By the Brothers Grimm
Illustrated by Pau Estrada
Translated by James Surges

Striking art accompanies this classic fairy tale that is now available in a Spanish/English dual-language edition. A beautiful addition to both home and classroom libraries. ...    more >>

Italian Cities and Landscapes

By William H. Fain, Jr.
Introduction by Richard Koshalek

In an age of digital cameras and computer renderings, the tradition of drawing and assembling an architectural sketchbook seems at once either willfully eccentric and or charmingly retrograde. But its profound importance to ...    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 >>

The Bride's Instruction Manual

By Carrie Denny

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

The DC Comics Action Figure Archive

By Scott Beatty

For the legions that collect the immensely popular DC Comics action figures, we have good news: the official visual compendium of more than 1,400 characters has finally arrived. The DC Comics Action Figure Archive is the definitive ...    more >>

Real Vegetarian Thai

By Nancie McDermott

Real Thai has gone vegetarian! Everyone loves Thai food, but it's not easy to find truly meatless dishes. Thai cooking expert Nancie McDermott has developed inventive variations on traditional recipes, providing health-conscious ...    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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Lyrics by Hugh Martin
and Ralph Blane
Illustrated by Liz Murphy

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

Heroes of the Environment

By Harriet Rohmer
Illustrated by Julie McLaughlin

This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a ...    more >>

Beaches

By Gideon Bosker
and Lena Lencek

The authors of The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth, the best-selling history of everyone's favorite place, are back with a breathtaking visual companion. From moody, craggy coastlines to serene swathes of turquoise water and white ...    more >>

Fortune-Telling Book for Brides

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

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

Solo Suppers

By Joyce Goldstein
Photographs by Judi Swinks

Most recipes serve four to six people, leaving the solo cook in a predicament. Enter acclaimed cookbook author Joyce Goldstein and her stellar repertoire of meals that are fun for one. From hearty recipes like Spicy Tortilla and Lime Soup and ...    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 >>

Lights Out!

By Robie Rogge
and Dian G. Smith
Illustrations by James Dignan

Hit the lights and let the fun begin! Lights Out! includes plenty of room for writing about dreams, wishes, crushes, and other super-top-secret information—and there's a special lock and key to discourage prying eyes. ...    more >>

Picnics

By Sara Deseran
Photographs by Jonelle Weaver

This is sunshine and lazy afternoons in book form, updated for the way we eat now. Picnics serves forth fresh, flavorful, and portable recipes for today's casual to elegant outdoor entertaining. Picnickers can choose from more than ...    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 >>

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 >>

Fraktur Mon Amour

By Judith Schalansky

When was the last time a book on typography made you swoon? Just wait until you feast your eyes on Fraktur Mon Amour, Berlin-based graphic designer Judith Schalansky's love letter to Blackletter fonts. Blackletter, also known ...    more >>

Love Lotto

By Lynne Stanton

When it comes to love, it's all how you play the game. Heat up your Sweetie Pie! Reveal all with Love Letters! Win affection with Sweet Nothings! Discover your Date with Destiny! These lottery scratchers offer 100 chances to score the biggest ...    more >>

Bird Lovers' Pack

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Bird Songs from Around the World
By Les Beletsky
8-3/8 x 10-3/4 in; 368 pp; 200 color images
Hardcover

Sightings: Extraordinary Encounters with Ordinary ...    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 >>

Top Chef: The Cookbook

By the creators of Top Chef
Foreword by Tom Colicchio

Top Chef presents the official companion cookbook to the No. 1 rated food show on cable television! Featuring 100 fabulous recipes from the first three seasons of the show, including dishes from the Elimination Rounds and the ...    more >>

The Kitchen Planner

By Suzanne Ardley

The Kitchen Planner takes the confusion out of kitchen redesign and puts the fun back in. Filled with advice and suggestions for everything from the quick touch-up to a complete makeover, this innovative guide covers it all. The ...    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 >>