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Series: Artist Playing Cards Novelty book Niki Fisher 9781922754325 $19.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 31, 2023

A game night at the museum.From Banksy to Basquiat, Haring to Hockney, and Yayoi to Yoko, your favorite artists have gathered in this deck of cards.Artist Playing Cards is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each card features a different artist, with an illustration and a short bio. Who needs art history class when you can instead celebrate the great artists with a round of cards?
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Series: Wonderland Playing Cards Novelty book William Penhallow Henderson 9781922754349 $19.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Apr 04, 2023

Get ready for a topsy-turvy game night with this deck of Wonderland-inspired cards.When the day becomes the night and the sky becomes the sea, it’s time to shuffle these cards together and deal them around the tea table.This deck is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each celebrates Lewis Carroll’s iconic characters. The Cheshire Cat is spades; the White Rabbit represents clubs; Alice is diamonds. But beware the Queen of Hearts—her suit will take your head.
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Series: Stickers for Everything 500+ Waterproof Stickers for Decorating Laptops, Water Bottles, Car Bumpers, or Whatever Your Heart Desires Paperback Brita Lynn Thompson 9781950968589 $39.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 01, 2023

Decorate anything and everything with these fun, dishwasher-safe, decal-quality stickers!A whole lotta stickers! This fun collection of 500+ all-new stickers from “The Sticker Queen,” a.k.a. Brita Lynn Thompson of Zenspire Designs, includes every kind of sticker you could ever want: animals, sports, food, nature, adventure/travel, quotes, letters and numbers, holidays, and other fun designs. Stickers for Everything features Brita’s signature patterns from her bestselling stickers (which typically sell for $3/each) and a mix of bright colors and... + Read More
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Series: DK Sticker Anthology The Forests, Fairies and Fungi Sticker Anthology With More Than 1,000 Vintage Stickers Hardcover DK 9780744069501 $33.99 Mar 28, 2023

Set off on a spellbinding expedition into the deep, dark woods…Page after page of this book is packed with vintage drawings that portray the enchanting beauty of a wild, ancient wood. Journey down snaking pathways, beneath towering trees, and amongst glorious plants and wildlife to uncover the odd magical surprise.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than 1,000 images of forest life, including intriguing toadstools, elegant trees, and even fantastical elves and more. Create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book... + Read More
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Series: ULTIMATE TRIVIA CARD GAMES The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia Game Sean Kantrowitz 9780593236086 $34.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 24, 2023

Casual listeners and die-hard purists, test your hip-hop knowledge in this 300-card trivia spinoff from the live game show, The Questions—just in time for hip-hop’s 50th birthday!Which Judd Apatow film stars Eminem as himself? Which Broadway Musical was sampled by Jay-Z in his 1998 hit ‘Hard Knock Life’? Prove your Hip-Hop trivia mastery in this game written and developed by Grammy-nominated music and film/TV producer Sean Kantrowitz. Hip-hop is the music that has soundtracked contemporary American pop culture like no other. From the stories be... + Read More
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Series: Clash of the 90s The raddest decade in a game Novelty book Niki Fisher 9781922754219 $22.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Feb 28, 2023

Stop bugging and crack open this card game to decide on the greatest ’90s icon once and for all.The flip phone or the Nintendo 64? The Spice Girls or Britney Spears? Home Alone or a Tamogotchi?While we already know that the 1990s was the coolest decade in recorded human history, what was the pinnacle of culture in the era of CD-ROMs and Pogs, Dawson’s Creek and butterfly clips? Clash of the 90s is here to decide.To play, pass the cards out until none remain—but no peeking! In turns, flip the first card in your pile and pick from one of six cate... + Read More
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Series: MAD LIBS Friends Mad Libs World's Greatest Word Game Paperback Jack Monaco 9780593523186 $7.99 HUMOR Apr 04, 2023

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about everyone’s favorite sitcom: Friends!He’s so pretty, I want to VERB! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Joey, Ross, and Rachel, Friends Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any fan of the hit show! Play alone, in a group, or in Monica’s apartment! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.... + Read More
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Series: Courage, Dear Heart A Coloring Book of Empowering Words from Inspirational Women Paperback Ink & Willow 9780593578315 $20.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Mar 07, 2023

A coloring book based on the empowering words of inspirational women throughout history, from the team behind the bestselling and award-winning Whatever Is Lovely and Choose JoyWith beautiful illustrations, inspirational quotes, and brief biographies, Courage, Dear Heart invites women to find strength in their community and discover courage by stepping into the calling God has uniquely ordained for them. The empowering coloring pages feature original designs from talented female artists and quotes from inspiring women in both the past and the p... + Read More
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Series: Rise Up Postcard Book 24 Inspirational Cards to Color and Send Cards Ink & Willow 9780593578346 $16.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 16, 2023

Celebrate Black voices, culture, and history—and be inspired to stand boldly against injustice—with twenty-four colorable postcards to send to friends and family (or enjoy yourself!), from the creators of the Rise Up coloring book.Featuring inspirational quotes and beautiful artwork, this set of twenty-four detachable, colorable postcards invites you to draw strength, courage, and hope from a variety of inspiring quotes, including historical and contemporary Black voices, the Bible, and hymns. Quotes are from well-known voices like Martin Luthe... + Read More
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Series: The Bible Is Funny Card Game The Party Game of Hilarious Pairings for Verses Out of Context Game Anthony Russo 9780593579497 $27.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jun 06, 2023

Since Bible verses are always being taken out of context, why not make a game of it? This hilarious Apples to Apples–style card game is perfect for families, friends, and small groups—ages 12 and up!An excuse I would use to get out of going somewhere…I am very old. Joshua 23:2My breath is offensive. Job 19:17My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body. Psalm 38:7With 70 prompts and 165 Bible verses spread out across 200 cards, The Bible Is Funny Card Game invites players to match out-of-context biblical verses with prompt... + Read More
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Series: Cathedrals of England Jigsaw 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle Novelty book Brian Cook 9781849948012 $34.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Mar 07, 2023

A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic cathedral illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook.Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Brian Cook’s vision of England. This bright and brilliant vintage illustration of Gloucester Cathedral featured on the dust jacket of the 1934 book The Cathedrals of England by Charles Fry.It’s now available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time to provide you with hours of mindful entertainment. The box includes 1,000 jigsaw pieces in a sustainable paper bag. Once completed, the puzzle measures 70 c... + Read More
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Series: Landscape of England Jigsaw 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle Novelty book Brian Cook 9781849948005 $34.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Mar 07, 2023

A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic landscape illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook.Lose yourself in the rolling hills based loosely on the headlands of Great and Little Hangman, North Devon. This inviting scene, available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time, featured on the dust jacket of the 1933 book Landscape of England by Charles Bradley Ford. The illustration was also exhibited at the Arts Council exhibition Landscapes in Britain 1850–1950 at the Hayward Gallery in 1983.The box includes 1,000 jigsaw pieces in a sust... + Read More
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Series: Clark Little: The Art of Waves Puzzle A Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring Awe-Inspiring Wave Photography from Clark Little: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults Game Clark Little 9780593578759 $26.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 02, 2023

This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features an awe-inspiring breaking wave from Instagram sensation Clark Little.Dive deep with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that captures the breathtaking beauty of a breaking wave. With a finished size of 20 x 27 inches, you can immerse yourself in hours of puzzling and watch the wave rise and form under your hands.Critically acclaimed photographer Clark Little creates deceptively peaceful pictures of waves by placing himself under the deadly lip as it is about to crash down. “Clark’s view” is a rare and dangerou... + Read More
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Series: Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart A Memoir Paperback Jen Sookfong Lee 9780771025211 $24.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jan 17, 2023

A sharply observed and beautifully intimate memoir-in-pieces that uses one woman’s life-long love affair with pop culture as a revelatory lens to explore family, identity, belonging, grief, and the power of female rage. Named a most anticipated book of the year by the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star.For most of Jen Sookfong Lee’s life, pop culture was an escape from family tragedy and a means of fitting in with the larger culture around her. Anne of Green Gables promised her that, despite losing her father at the age of twelve, one day she ... + Read More
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Series: A Regency Guide to Modern Life 1800s Advice on 21st Century Love, Friends, Fun and More Hardcover Carly Lane 9780744069495 $19.99 HUMOR Feb 07, 2023

Navigate the struggles of modern life—from relationships to petty office rivalries—with amusing, Austen- and Bridgerton-inspired lessons from the regency era. What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you—from dates to duels, from manners to matters of the heart. You’ll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors.... + Read More
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Series: The Queer Film Guide 100 great movies that tell LGBTQIA+ stories Hardcover Kyle Turner 9781922754295 $26.95 PERFORMING ARTS May 16, 2023

Enjoy your night in with these movies that tell queer stories.Have you noticed something about every “100 Greatest Movies Ever Made” list? The people in those movies…they’re almost all straight, white men. With so much incredible cinema to choose from, those lists only begin to peer into the cinematic and wider world.It’s time to push past the gatekeepers of what makes a movie “great” or “culturally significant” and get a broader view of what’s out there. Kyle Turner has selected 100 of cinema’s greatest queer films that are often overlooked bu... + Read More
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Series: A to Zendaya A Celebration of a Pop Culture Icon Hardcover Satu Hameenaho-Fox 9780744081633 $17.50 HUMOR Jun 20, 2023

Channel your inner Zendaya and learn more about her journey to superstardom with this inspiring guide packed with empowering wisdom, facts, and quotes from the global style icon.Don’t be afraid to speak out—be unapologetically yourself and shine in everything that you do, inspired by one of the biggest pop culture icons of our time. Who else but Zendaya can move seamlessly from a glam red carpet look to chatting bare faced on an Instagram story? From singing her heart out to speaking passionately about diversity on our screens. This pocketbook ... + Read More
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Series: The Creative Act A Way of Being Hardcover Rick Rubin 9780593652886 $42.00 SELF-HELP Jan 17, 2023

From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us“I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick RubinMany famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can ho... + Read More
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Series: Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon Hardcover Storm Thorgerson 9780500025987 $79.00 MUSIC Mar 24, 2023

The official book commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon. March 2023 marks fifty years since the release of Pink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side Of The Moon. Designed by Pentagram to high specifications, this celebratory publication brims with rare and unseen photographs and reveals the visual conception of the original iconic album artwork. It will be a covetable package for the legions of Floyd fans out there—new and old. Presents rare and unseen backstage and onstage photography of the band during the album tou... + Read More
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Series: Keys From the Golden Vault (Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Book) Hardcover Wizards RPG Team 9780786968961 $65.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Feb 21, 2023

An anthology of 13 heist-themed adventures for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.Some jobs require more than simply wielding a sword or slinging a spell. Whether it’s procuring a well-guarded item or obtaining crucial information from an imprisoned contact, these tasks require careful planning and flawless execution. The secretive organization called the Golden Vault specializes in hiring crews for such jobs, and for the most daunting assignments—pursuing fabulous treasures and stopping dire threats—that crew is your characters. Keys from ... + Read More
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Series: Dungeons and Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary Hardcover Michael Witwer 9781465497840 $41.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Mar 14, 2023

A visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy worldThe Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an endless array of secrets to uncover, foes to fight, and treasures to be taken. But there is one name that has always stood out from the rest: Drizzt. Drizzt Do’urden.This legendary drow elf ranger has been adventuring across the Forgotten Realms for decades, whether through New York Times bestselling fantasy novels or award-winning video games. Now Drizzt will take readers on a spectacular journey through his world.This book showcases Drizzt an... + Read More
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Series: BE MORE Marvel Studios Be More Spider-Man Follow in the Footsteps of Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero Hardcover Kelly Knox 9780744069525 $17.50 PERFORMING ARTS Apr 11, 2023

Spider-Man is the most relatable hero in the MCU—he’s the hero who could be you!Be inspired by Spider-Man, the neighborhood hero who balances his great powers with great responsibility.This web-swinging Avenger will stop at nothing to save those in need and is hugely loyal to friends and family. In the pages of this book, learn to think on your feet and, like Spider-Man, always have a witty comeback at the ready, even when backed into a cornerPacked with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and handy lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios’ blockb... + Read More
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Series: Star Wars Timelines Hardcover Kristin Baver 9780744060874 $66.00 PERFORMING ARTS Apr 25, 2023

Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the First Order.An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments and mark their significance.Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes through the generations and witness the evolution of the iconic TIE fighter across different eras. Trace the move... + Read More
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Series: Cat Nerd Battle of the breeds Novelty book Marta Zafra 9781922754363 $22.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 31, 2023

A cat show in a box, this card game will determine which of these fifty breeds is the champion.The Selkirk Rex or the British Shorthair? The Ragdoll or the Bengal?While humanity may be obsessed with all cats, this game is here to decide which is the most purrfect.To play, pass the cards out until none remain—but no peeking! In turns, flip the first card in your pile and pick from one of six categories: Cuteness, Fluffiness, Intelligence, Friendliness, Cunning, and Playfulness. Each has a numerical value. Read one out, and if your cat beats the ... + Read More
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Series: Art Cat Fine Felines of the Art World Hardcover Smith Street Books 9781922754257 $22.95 ART Mar 14, 2023

Cats through the eras of art.Cats have been charming us with their indifference for as long as we’ve been sketching on canvas. In the background, on the table, or right at the forefront, cats of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history.Art Cat is a collection of these painted felines, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included. The work spans eras and styles, but as different as these cats are, on... + Read More
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Series: Coaching Cards for New Cat Parents Advice and inspiration from an animal expert Novelty book Dr. Marlena Lopez BSc DVM 9781922754318 $33.50 PETS May 02, 2023

A deck of fifty cards featuring advice from a vet to help you become the purrfect cat owner.Kittens: a delight until they wake up every night at 2 a.m. and start fights with the other pets.Owning a cat is one of the purest joys, but it also comes with challenges even the most veteran cat owner can struggle with. This deck of fifty illustrated cards is for all the new paw parents who need to hear that it’s all right. Each card covers a different topic you’ll need to know, including preparing your house, selecting the right food, dealing with iss... + Read More
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Series: Kitty Language An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat Hardcover Lili Chin 9781984861986 $22.00 PETS Jun 13, 2023

Learn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body language, from the author of Doggie Language.Have you ever wanted to know what your cat really thinks? Professional artist Lili Chin explores felines in this whimsical visual guide to reading and understanding the feelings and behaviors of your kitty.Packed with playful, vibrant, and informative illustrations, Chin demystifies common behaviors—including sniffing, rubbing, kneading, staring, stalking, and more—so you can help your ... + Read More
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Series: Cute Animal Affirmations Positive vibes from the animal kingdom Novelty book Smith Street Books 9781922754202 $26.95 HUMOR Jan 31, 2023

When you’re feeling down, these animals will lift you up with their beautiful words (and fluffy faces).You know you got this. But sometimes it’s helpful to hear it from someone else—and who better to hear it from than a cute animal?Animal Affirmations contains fifty cards featuring words of inspiration that these animals would have uttered if they could talk. Probably.You know you can overcome this week, but why not let this cute greyhound confirm it? You’re already good enough, but this fluffy kitten will reassure you that you have everything ... + Read More
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Series: Dog Nerd Battle of the breeds Novelty book Marta Zafra 9781922754356 $22.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 31, 2023

A dog show in a box, this card game will determine which of these fifty breeds is the champion.The Scottish Terrier or the Bichon Frise? The Great Dane or the Dalmatian?While dogs may be man’s best friend, this game is here to decide who the goodest boy really is.To play, pass the cards out until none remain—but no peeking! In turns, flip the first card in your pile and pick from one of six categories: Cuteness, Size, Intelligence, Scrappiness, Loyalty, and Friendliness. Each has a numerical value. Read one out, and if your pooch beats the rest... + Read More
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Series: Art Dog Clever Canines of the Art World Hardcover Smith Street Books 9781922754264 $22.95 ART Mar 14, 2023

Dogs through the eras of art.Dogs have been man’s best friend for as long as we’ve been sketching on canvas. In the background, behind the table, or right at the forefront, dogs of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history.Art Dog is a collection of these painted pooches, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included. The works spans eras and styles, but as different as these dogs are, one thing shine... + Read More
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Series: Coaching Cards for New Dog Parents Advice and inspiration from an animal expert Novelty book Dr. Marlena Lopez BSc DVM 9781922754301 $33.50 PETS May 02, 2023

A deck for when the going gets ruff.Puppies: a delight until they pee on your favorite slippers and chew your dining room table.Owning a dog is one of the purest joys, but it also comes with challenges even the most veteran dog owner can struggle with. This deck of cards is for all the new paw parents, who need to hear that it’s alright. Each card covers a different topic you’ll need to know, including preparing your house, selecting the right food, dealing with issues like separation anxiety, and knowing when to take your dog to the ... + Read More
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Series: Birds of Eastern Canada Paperback DK 9780744070712 $27.99 NATURE Apr 11, 2023

This definitive field guide uses beautiful close-up photography to showcase the wide variety of bird species in eastern CanadaThe ultimate photographic guide to over 350 bird species found in eastern Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages.Updated in this 3rd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Eastern Canada is the complete guide to 354 species of birds found east of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide incl... + Read More
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Series: Birds of Western Canada Paperback DK 9780744070729 $27.99 NATURE Apr 11, 2023

This definitive field guide uses beautiful close-up photography to showcase the wide variety of bird species in western CanadaThe ultimate photographic guide to over 400 bird species found in western Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages.Updated in this 3rd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Western Canada is the complete guide to 410 species of birds found west of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide incl... + Read More
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Series: AMNH Pocket Birds of North America Western Region Paperback DK 9780744074178 $19.99 NATURE Apr 11, 2023

The essential portable guide to North American birds, for quick and easy identification in the field. The perfect book to take out on any birding expedition, whether heading deep into the woods or simply out into the backyard.Compact and easy-to-use, this stunning field guide is perfect for any bird and birding enthusiast, regardless of age or level of experience. High-quality photographs bring the bird species most seen west of the Great Plains to life on the page, capturing their beauty and making identification quick and effortless. Signific... + Read More
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Series: AMNH Pocket Birds of North America Eastern Region Paperback DK 9780744074130 $19.99 NATURE Apr 11, 2023

The essential portable guide to North American birds, for quick and easy identifications in the field.The perfect book to take out on any birding expedition, whether heading deep into the woods or simply out into the backyard.Compact and easy-to-use, Pocket Birds of North America Eastern Region is a stunning field guide for any bird and birding enthusiast, regardless of age or level of experience. High-quality photographs bring the most commonly seen bird species to life on the page, capturing their beauty and making identification quick and ef... + Read More
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Series: Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards, Revised and Updated 100 Common Birds of Eastern and Western North America Cards David Allen Sibley 9780593578544 $27.99 NATURE Mar 07, 2023

A beautifully illustrated, fully revised and updated flashcard deck for birdwatchers at every level from leading ornithologist David Sibley.This new edition of David Allen Sibley’s popular flashcard deck is a perfect knowledge builder and outdoor companion for birders from beginner to expert. Where the original version’s 100 flashcards includes species found mainly in Eastern and Western regions, and those found across North America, this new edition now includes a more diversified list with more sea bird species. The updated package offers vib... + Read More
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Series: ULTIMATE TRIVIA CARD GAMES Sibley Birder's Trivia: A Card Game 400 Questions to Test Every Birder's Knowledge Cards David Allen Sibley 9780593578124 $34.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 02, 2023

A game for birders to test their knowledge—with 200 cards offering 400 questions of varying difficulty about the birds of North America from the bestselling author and ornithologist David Allen Sibley.True or false: Many dinosaurs (the ancestors of modern birds) had feathers. If you answered “true,” you just won a point playing this ultimate ornithology trivia game. Sibley Birder’s Trivia offers 400 questions that will test your bird knowledge over five rich categories: Bird Identification, Bird Anatomy and Physiology, Bird Names, Bird Behavior... + Read More
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Series: Sibley Tree Identification Flashcards 100 Trees of North America Cards David Allen Sibley 9780593578551 $27.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jun 20, 2023

A beautifully illustrated deck of 102 flashcards for tree lovers from leading naturalist David Allen Sibley.With full-color paintings and descriptive text from The Sibley Guide to Trees to of North America, this set includes 100 easy-to-reference flashcards housed in one handsome pull-drawer gift box, plus a title card and information card for general identification success. Each card featuresprecise illustrations showing the tree’s bark, leaves, twigs, buds, fruit, and flowersthe common and Latin names for each treegeneral description for easy... + Read More
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Series: Effin' Birds Playing Cards Two Standard Decks Cards Aaron Reynolds 9780593234594 $22.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jun 06, 2023

These irreverent playing card decks feature fowl-beaked statements from some of the rudest birds on earth, accompanied by Audubon bird illustrations—from the author of Effin’ Birds.Bird identification has a grand and noble tradition—but you won’t find that in Effin’ Birds Playing Cards, which pairs elegant illustrations with dirty sayings, witty insults, and a crapload of poop jokes. Based on the laugh-out-loud success of Effin’ Birds, this pair of playing card decks includes:two rude and ridiculous card decks, perfect for playing your favorite... + Read More
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Series: The Deck of Mushrooms An illustrated field guide to fascinating fungi Novelty book Dr. Sapphire McMullan-Fisher 9781922754332 $33.50 NATURE Apr 04, 2023

From those you can forage to the bizarre, this deck is an introduction to fifty of the hidden kingdom’s most interesting mushrooms.Mushrooms have existed for millennia, which can make it overwhelming to dip into mycology. Used throughout human history for food, medicine, and expanding the consciousness, fungi have shaped the planet and the past, appearing everywhere from fairy tales and health food stores to The X-Files.There’s an entire universe of fungi, much of which is yet to be discovered. To teach you about the basics, The Deck of Mushroo... + Read More
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Series: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY GUIDE National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America Hardcover National Audubon Society 9780593319987 $53.95 NATURE Apr 11, 2023

The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process.Created by the world’s most trusted name in nature field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable resource, with nearly 2,900 full-color photographs, it reveals th... + Read More
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Series: The Golden Spruce A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed Paperback John Vaillant 9780676976465 $23.00 SCIENCE Jan 03, 2006

The environmental true-crime story of a glorious natural wonder, the man who destroyed it, and the fascinating, troubling context in which this act took place. Featuring a new Afterword by the author.“Absolutely spellbinding.” —The New York TimesOn a winter night in 1997, a British Columbia timber scout named Grant Hadwin committed an act of shocking violence in the mythic Queen Charlotte Islands. His victim was legendary: a unique 300-year-old Sitka spruce tree, fifty metres tall and covered with luminous golden needles. In a bizarre environme... + Read More
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Series: Fire Weather The Making of a Beast Hardcover John Vaillant 9780735273160 $38.00 NATURE May 23, 2023

From the #1 bestselling author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce comes a stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind.In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada’s oil industry and America’s biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration, John Va... + Read More
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Series: Wilder Journeys True Stories of Nature, Adventure and Connection Hardcover Laurie King 9781786787422 $27.95 NATURE Mar 14, 2023

Environmental writer Laurie King and internationally bestselling author Miriam Lancewood present a collection of narrative non-fiction stories and poems on the human connection with nature.Follow the call of the wild with these incredible true stories from an international group of nature lovers, nomads and adventurers.In these pages, you are invited to share the wisdom they gained on their wild journeys. You will walk across the Australian desert with American explorer Angela Maxwell; live with Hamza Yassin and a family of eagles in Scotland; ... + Read More
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Series: Message in a Bottle Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist Hardcover Holly Hogan 9780385696265 $32.95 NATURE Jun 06, 2023

From the heart of the Labrador Current to the furthest reaches of our global oceans, Message in a Bottle conjures an exquisite diversity of marine life and warns of a central threat to its survival: ocean plastic.The dovekie is a stocky seabird the size of a child’s heart that spends its winters on the coast of Newfoundland, thriving in one of the toughest climates on Earth. The polar bear is an apex predator, designed to persevere in the Arctic’s extreme conditions. The North Atlantic right whale outweighs the humpback by more than twenty tons... + Read More
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Series: The Climate Book The Facts and the Solutions Hardcover Greta Thunberg 9780593492307 $41.00 SCIENCE Feb 14, 2023

We still have time to change the world. From Greta Thunberg, the world’s leading climate activist, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.You might think it’s an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope - but only if we listen to the science before it’s too late.In The Climate Book, Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts - geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historian... + Read More
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Series: A Future We Can Love How We Can Reverse the Climate Crisis with the Power of Our Hearts and Minds Hardcover Susan Bauer-Wu 9781645471400 $33.95 SCIENCE Jun 13, 2023

Wisdom and guidance to face the climate emergency from the most influential spiritual and environmental leaders of our time.When the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg spoke for the first time in January 2021, millions of people around the world took notice. “It is encouraging to see how you have opened the eyes of the world to the urgency to protect our planet, our only home,” the Dalai Lama wrote to Greta before their meeting.A Future We Can Love shares the words of these two great figures, generations apart, bringing them into dialogue with cutti... + Read More
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Series: Flower Love Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home Hardcover Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht 9780593234969 $48.00 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Aug 29, 2023

A playful, approachable guide to a rainbow of flower arrangements from the expert floral designer and host of Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight.Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it’s easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything—reminders of nature’s beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care.In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent se... + Read More
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Series: A Sweet Floral Life Romantic Arrangements for Fresh and Sugar Flowers [A Floral Décor Book] Hardcover Natasja Sadi 9781984861641 $48.00 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 25, 2023

Learn how to create exquisite, lifelike sugar flowers and arrange them with fresh blooms in the floral arrangements of your dreams—regardless of season or availability.Rising Instagram star Natasja Sadi’s floral arrangements have a sumptuous, old-world look straight out of a classical painting. But among the glorious profusion of fresh flowers, there is often a surprise twist: handmade sugar flowers (traditionally used in cake decorating) that are indistinguishable from real ones and last forever.In A Sweet Floral Life, Natasja guides you throu... + Read More
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Series: Lei Aloha Celebrating the Vibrant Flowers and Lei of Hawai'i Hardcover Meleana Estes 9781984860897 $42.50 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 25, 2023

Explore Hawaiian culture through the art of lei making with flower inspirations and gorgeous photography from stylist, fashion designer, and local island icon Meleana Estes.Brimming with vibrant photos of the most famous flower garlands of Hawai’i—the lei—in dreamy island settings, Lei Aloha tells the story of the flowers, craftsmanship, and community of lei culture, offering a window into this beautiful world where life is a little slower, flowers are abundant, and personal connections run deep. Local style icon Meleana Estes continues the leg... + Read More
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Series: Not Another Jungle Comprehensive Care for Extraordinary Houseplants Hardcover Tony Le-Britton 9780744070767 $28.99 GARDENING Apr 11, 2023

Grow and care for some of the rarest and most dramatic houseplants in the worldObsessed with houseplants? You’ve come to the right place. Wonder at some of the most desirable houseplants on the market and find out how you can best care for them so they thrive in your home.This isn’t any ordinary houseplant book. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about these extraordinary plants. From growing his own collection, Tony Le-Britton of Not Another Jungle shows you how to grow and care for the world’s most sought-after plants.Detailed chapters on lig... + Read More
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Series: How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden Foods They Like, Plants They Love, Shelter They Need Hardcover Dan Rouse 9780744069631 $34.00 GARDENING Mar 07, 2023

A practical guide to attracting a range of wildlife to your outdoor space, with advice, inspiration, and step-by-step projects.Transform your garden into a haven for all kinds of wildlife.In a world with too much concrete and not enough greenery, every wildlife-friendly garden can make a huge difference.Let author, presenter, and wildlife conservationist Dan Rouse show you how you can make your outdoor space more welcoming for a wide variety of visitors, from planting pollinator-friendly perennials to providing access for curious squirrels. Lea... + Read More
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Series: Leaves, Roots & Fruit A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting an Organic Kitchen Garden Hardcover Nicole Johnsey Burke 9781401969103 $40.00 GARDENING Apr 18, 2023

An Intuitive Gardening System Built for SuccessDo you dream of walking through your own kitchen garden with baskets full of delicious food you grew yourself? But are you waiting to begin because you think you don’t have enough space, sun, time, or experience?Then consider this: Plants want to grow. And when you match a plant’s needs to your own resources, you’re just one step away from success in the kitchen garden.Nicole Johnsey Burke—founder of Gardenary, Inc., and author of Kitchen Garden Revival—is your expert guide for growing your own fre... + Read More
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Series: Yearbook Paperback Seth Rogen 9780735238015 $24.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 07, 2023

FINALIST for the 2021 National Jewish Book AwardsSHORTLISTED for the 2022 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize“A brisk, bouncy, enthusiastic mix of Hollywood-adjacent anecdotes, youthful remembrances, score-settling essays and love letters to many recreational drugs, Yearbook is everything that audiences have come to admire about Rogen wrapped up in one tidy, wry, extraordinarily affable package.” —The Globe and MailA collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disa... + Read More
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Series: Higher The Lore, Legends, and Legacy of Cannabis Hardcover Dan Michaels 9781984861238 $54.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 04, 2023

A mind-blowing visual journey through the legends, legacy, and lore of marijuana, including fun facts, engrossing stories, and 100 mouthwatering portraits of the most popular strains out there.Higher breaks through the cloud of confusion around marijuana with a clear, concise, and comprehensive breakdown of bud. The culmination of significant research and conversation within the cannabis community, Higher offers portraits of the 100 most popular strains of yesterday and today, including intel on lineage, taste, THC content, and common effects, ... + Read More
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Series: Weed: The User's Guide A 21st Century Handbook for Enjoying Cannabis Paperback David Schmader 9781632174963 $17.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 18, 2023

“This fun and insightful book is the perfect owner’s manual."—Rick Steves This hands-on and hilarious guide to the world of weed is “required reading for longtime potheads and new users alike (Dan Savage)” The United States is in the midst of a weed renaissance. Recreational marijuana is greenlit in a growing number of states, with medical marijuana legal in many more. The Stranger writer and performer David Schmader is your witty and well-baked tour guide to this brave new world of legal marijuana. You’ll learn:· Which presidents were pot... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Book of Crochet Hardcover Claire Gelder 9781800920736 $19.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 11, 2023

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to crochet!From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will hel... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Book of Knitting Hardcover Claire Gelder 9781800920729 $19.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 11, 2023

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to knitting!From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about knitting:how to read a ball bandhow to get tension correcthow to choose needles and yarnshow to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns The book is structured as a simple 3-step course... + Read More
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Series: A Knitter’s Year 30 modern knits for every season Hardcover Ida Wirak Trettevik 9781800921054 $34.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 18, 2023

Knit your own beautiful garments for your family and loved ones – young and old - for every season with Nordic patterns for a year of knitting!A Knitter’s Year will see you through four seasons of clothes to make for your whole family thanks to expert knitter and internet darling Ida Wirak Trettevik. Packed with 30 patterns and inspiration and ideas for the whole family, these Nordic designed patterns allow you to create beautiful garments with your choice of wool or mixed fibers. Create jackets, jumpers and skirts for adults, as well as cozy w... + Read More
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Series: Nordic Baby Crochet Assembly-free models for the little ones Paperback Charlotte Kofoed Westh 9781849948067 $34.00 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Mar 07, 2023

Easy crochet patterns for beautiful clothes and accessories for babies and toddlers.From adorable rompers, dresses, and trousers to cozy sweaters and cardigans, Nordic Baby Crochet is packed with patterns that will appeal to crafters of any ability level. There are also patterns for accessories and toys, such as baby blankets, booties, and a snuggly elephant—all with a modern Scandinavian look using simple pattern designs and elegant colors.The patterns come with step-by-step instructions and size variations to suit children ages 0 to 2 and are... + Read More