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Series: Q&A a Day Q&A a Day for the Soul 365 Questions, 5 Years, 1,825 Answers Diary Potter Gift 9781984822734 $22.95 SELF-HELP Feb 05, 2019

The next installment in the immensely successful Q&A a Day series focuses on practicing mindfulness, encouraging self-growth, and building a more meaningful life.In the classic Q&A format, this journal was created to help you track your emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth over five years of your life in the simplest way possible. You can start at any point in the year. Simply turn to today's date, and take a few moments to answer the question at the top of the page (or don't answer it; it's your journal). When you finish the year, mo... + Read More
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Series: Mindfulness Essentials How to See Paperback Thich Nhat Hanh 9781946764331 $13.50 SELF-HELP Jul 30, 2019

Reach true clarity and insight by looking deeply, minimizing misperceptions, and having the courage to see things as they really are. The seventh book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.Profound and always approachable, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the art of looking deeply—in to our knee-jerk assumptions and runaway thoughts—so we can recognize the true meaning and essence of our lives. How ... + Read More
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Series: Tiny House Live Small, Dream Big Hardcover Brent Heavener 9780525576617 $24.00 HOUSE & HOME Sep 10, 2019

From the founder of the Instagram feed @TinyHouse, which boasts 448k Instagram followers, comes a small, chunky inspiration book filled with photographs of the smallest abodes—from vans and boats to tree houses and cabins. A die-cut cover acts as a window onto a simpler world of lighter living and sustainability that never sacrifices function or design.Imagine living debt-free in an environmentally-friendly home. No mortgage, no clutter, and boundless freedom. This is the reality and dream of people all over the world thanks to the widespread m... + Read More
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Series: Tiny Gentle Asians Hardcover Melissa Kenny 9781925418934 $19.95 HUMOR Apr 02, 2019

Photos of cute babies have the unique power to unite humanity in one collective "naww". This is the very forefront of chubby-cheek photojournalism.In our current global political climate, we are exposed daily to horrible images of war and pain. Then sometimes, mercifully, we are thrown a lifeline. The viral Instagram account Tiny Gentle Asians is precisely one such lifeline. It's a suite of fun and uplifting images, showcasing adorable pictures of babies - often chubby to the point of absurd - taken by doting mothers across Asia. "It's the best... + Read More
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Series: A Girl's Guide to the Wild A Girl's Guide to the Wild Be an Adventure-Seeking Outdoor Explorer! Paperback Ruby McConnell 9781632171719 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 21, 2019

Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and ... + Read More
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Series: Vanlife Diaries Finding Freedom on the Open Road Hardcover Kathleen Morton 9780399581144 $34.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 09, 2019

A photography book celebrating the nomadic lifestyle and community of vanlife through interviews, essential advice for living on the road, and more than 200 photos of tiny rolling homes.Inspired by the blog and Instagram account, Vanlife Diaries is an inspiring and detailed look into the world of the rolling homes built and occupied by a new generation of modern nomads: a range of professionals and creatives who have ditched conventional houses for the freedom of the road and the beauty of the outdoors. More than 200 photographs feature the van... + Read More
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Series: The Bucket List: Places to Find Peace and Quiet Hardcover Victoria Ward 9780789333889 $47.00 TRAVEL Feb 26, 2019

Explore hard-to-find quiet spots in urban jungles, ultimate wilderness hideouts, the world's best mindfulness and meditation retreats, and ancient centers of spiritual succor and artistic solace - perfect for whether you want to find yourself or get completely lost.This inspiring guide is full of ideas and inspirations for travel destinations around the world that invite you to renew yourself physically and spiritually - perfect for recent graduates, soon to be retirees, inveterate daydreamers and armchair travellers, and anyone considering tak... + Read More
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Series: The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing Finding Calm, Creativity, and Connection in the Natural World Hardcover Julia Plevin 9780399582110 $22.99 SELF-HELP Mar 05, 2019

An engaging guide to the art of forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, for anyone who wants to explore the transformative power of nature in promoting health and happiness. Forest bathing is the art of spending intentional time in nature and is practiced throughout the world to increase health and restore well-being. More and more people are turning to forest bathing as an evidence-based way to unplug, relieve stress and anxiety, and spark creativity. Through simple invitations to slow down, walk in silence, cul... + Read More
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Series: The Inspired Houseplant Transform Your Home with Indoor Plants from Kokedama to Terrariums and Water Gardens to Edibles Hardcover Jen Stearns 9781632171771 $24.95 GARDENING Jan 29, 2019

The ultimate go-to guide for aspiring indoor gardeners, this book offers inspiration and instruction to envision and create your own gorgeous in-home garden spaces.With plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium centerpiece, or arrange an artful display of air plants, this book will provide the tools you need. You'll be tempted to thumb through it ag... + Read More
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Series: How to Make a Plant Love You Cultivate Green Space in Your Home and Heart Hardcover Summer Rayne Oakes 9780525540281 $34.00 GARDENING Jul 09, 2019

Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people.Everyone deserves to feel the inner peace that comes from taking care of greenery. Beyond the obvious benefits--beauty and cleaner air--there's a strong psychological... + Read More
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Series: Do One Thing Every Day Journals Do One Fun Thing Every Day An Awesome Journal Diary Robie Rogge 9780525575412 $17.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Apr 09, 2019

The newest journal in the Do One Thing Every Day series is the perfect prompted journal for kids ages 6-10 to unplug, think critically, and get creative!With this journal, kids can embark on a journey of creative exploration. Daily prompts in this journal range from mindful check-ins and drawing exercises to questions based on quotes from your kiddo's favorite books. Boasting quotes from big sellers like Harry Potter, Wonder, and The Dork Diaries, this journal will engage kids who love to read and write
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Series: Queer Eye Love Yourself. Love Your Life. Hardcover Antoni Porowski 9781984823939 $39.99 SELF-HELP Nov 13, 2018

From the Fab Five--the beloved hosts of Netflix's viral hit Queer Eye--comes a book that is at once a behind-the-scenes exclusive, a practical guide to living and celebrating your best life, and a symbol of hope. Feeling your best is about far more than deciding what color to paint your accent wall or how to apply nightly moisturizer. It's also about creating a life that's well-rounded, filled with humor and understanding--and most importantly, that suits you. At a cultural moment when we are all craving people to admire, Queer Eye offers h... + Read More
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Series: Petra's Garden Prints 20 Nordic-Inspired Prints Poster Petra Börner 9780525576846 $27.00 ART Mar 26, 2019

20 dramatic Nordic prints for framingBring Scandinavian style into your home in one bold sweep with 20 of Petra Borner's bright, clean-lined artworks printed on luxurious stock in a keepsake box covered with her gorgeous Scandinavian patterns. Hung together, they will transform a wall in any room of your house or apartment into a dramatic, expansive space. Even when hung singly or as a smaller grouping, they provide strong points of visual interest.
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Series: Petra's Garden Note Cards 12 Nordic-Inspired Note Cards and Envelopes Cards Petra Börner 9780525576860 $21.99 DESIGN Mar 26, 2019

A box of stylish note cards featuring Nordic artThe format includes 12 beautifully printed cards in a keepsake box with tinted envelopes. Note cards, envelopes, and box will be covered with Petra Borner's bright, graphic shapes and rich natural colors.
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Series: Splash The Art of the Swimming Pool Hardcover Tim Street Porter 9780847864300 $75.00 ARCHITECTURE Apr 02, 2019

Splash provides the inspiration for anyone designing, or dreaming about, their own pool.This celebration of the style, design, and joy that pools bring to us brims with over 200 glamorous photographs. It is organized by swimming pool design--from glimmering infinity pools with a view of the ocean to dramatic cascading waterfall pools and those in lush garden settings. Ranging from beautifully landscaped backyards to dramatic beaches and tropical paradise surroundings, the stunning pool locales show creative examples of pools as architecture and... + Read More
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Series: Get Lost! A Travel Guide for Anywhere Paperback Lee Crutchley 9780143130802 $22.00 TRAVEL Mar 05, 2019

A wildly different adventure guide: Follow the prompts to see, feel, and learn something new wherever you go--in a new city or even your own hometownForget old-fashioned travel books with cookie-cutter advice on where to go and what to do. With this hip, ingenious and creative companion, you'll have a unique and surprising experience anywhere you go.Feeling lost? Lonely? In need of a snack? Flip to the designated page and follow the directions for an adventure, taking you off the beaten path and on a journey of discovery that's different every ... + Read More
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Series: Our Planet Hardcover Alastair Fothergill 9780399581540 $47.00 NATURE Apr 02, 2019

With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, this is the striking photographic companion to the Emmy–winning NETFLIX original documentary series, presenting never-before-seen visuals of nature's most intriguing animals in action and the environmental change that has to be seen to be believed.With six hundred members of crew filming in fifty countries over four years, the directors that brought us the original Planet Earth and Blue Planet now take readers on a journey across all the globe’s different biological realms to present stunning visuals o... + Read More
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Series: Yada Yada Yada Life-according to Seinfeld's Jerry, Elaine, George & Kramer Hardcover Daniel Jeffers 9781925418941 $26.95 HUMOR May 14, 2019

Everything you need to know about the irritating minutiae of daily existence, according to the (total lack of) wisdom of Seinfeld's Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer.Seinfeld is a television phenomenon. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms ever made. This provides you with the desperate ineptitude of Jerry, Elaine, George & Kramer. Find out which of these schmucks is your true spirit animal with the Which Seinfeld Character Are you? quiz; act on your girlfriend's virtually imperceptible character flaws w... + Read More
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Series: That's So '90s! A Pop-Cultural Guide to the Raddest Decade Hardcover Jo Stewart 9781925811025 $26.95 HUMOR Apr 30, 2019

This tongue-in-cheek book is a pop culture time capsule, celebrating and reliving the 1990s in all its tacky glory.A flashback to the iconic pop cultural moments of the decade--this is history at its most irreverent and engaging. Any '90s kid will find themselves reminiscing over Nickelodeon classics, the Spice Girls, Furbies, Robin Williams in Flubber, Pokémon cards, Titanic's haunting tin whistle soundtrack, Jelly shoes, and Leonardo DiCaprio's floppiest hairdo on record.Any millennial will tell you that the 1990s was the best decade to grow ... + Read More
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Series: The Beatles A to Z The Iconic Band - from Apple to Zebra Crossings Hardcover Steve Wide 9781925418903 $19.95 MUSIC May 07, 2019

An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the cultural phenomenon that was the Beatles--the greatest band of all time.This book looks at the life, art, collaborations, films, friendships, and fun surrounding the Fab Four--all in a brilliantly illustrated A to Z format. From their early days playing all-night sets in Hamburg and Liverpool, through the mop-top era and the height of the British Invasion, to experimentation in India and elevating pop music into an art form, the Beatles remain unrivalled in their effect on music a... + Read More
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Series: Eating the Sun Small Musings on a Vast Universe Hardcover Ella Frances Sanders 9780143133162 $27.00 SCIENCE Apr 16, 2019

Winner of the 2019 Whirling Prize“Strong on science but just this side of poetry.” —Nature A beautifully illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our world, and our daily lives, from the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in TranslationHave you ever found yourself wondering what we might have in common with stars, or why the Moon never leaves us? Thinking about the precise dancing of planets, the passing of time, or the nature of natural things? Our world is full of unshakable mystery, and alt... + Read More
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Series: How To Series How to Shine a Shoe A Gentleman's Guide to Choosing, Wearing, and Caring for Top-Shelf Styles Hardcover Potter Gift 9780451498045 $19.00 SELF-HELP Apr 16, 2019

The best-dressed men know that great style starts from the ground up, and this follow-up to How to Tie a Tie is a handsome guide to men's shoes--oxfords, brogues, loafers, and more. With a cover that looks and feels like the top of a wing-tip derby, this book includes info on how to pick out quality footwear that suits your style (for any occasion); tips on pairing shoes with patterned socks, ties, belts, and bags; and instructions for care of them, making it a great gift for anyone interested in menswear.Investing in a pair of good-quality oxf... + Read More
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Series: My Tiny Atlas Our World Through Your Eyes Paperback Emily Nathan 9780399582264 $40.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 26, 2019

A wanderlust-inspiring and transporting collection of photos from some of the world's most astounding places, organized thematically—vistas, sunrises and sunsets, city streets and urban life, tropical jungles, dramatic architectural facades, food stalls and restaurants, and more—from the premier online curator of travel photography.As much an armchair travel companion as a guide to planning your next trip, My Tiny Atlas contains more than 200 lush, surprising, and stunning photos, along with stories about far-flung locales and tips for experien... + Read More
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Series: Stuff You Should Know Stuff Every Grandfather Should Know Hardcover James Knipp 9781683691006 $10.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Feb 12, 2019

This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for new and first-time grandfathers.Grandfathering is a serious job—and not always an easy one—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. This handy gift book contains all the wisdom, know-how, and trivia grandfathers and grandfathers-to-be need to know, and gifting it is a terrific way to announce that you're expecting! Topics include: • How to Pick Your Grandfather Nickname • How to Give Parenting Advice • Kid Care and Feeding 101 • How to Stay Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise • Six Classic Grandfatherly Tric... + Read More
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Series: Stuff You Should Know Stuff Every Grandmother Should Know Hardcover Joyce Eisenberg 9781683690986 $10.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Feb 12, 2019

This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for new and first-time grandmothers.Becoming a grandmother is one of life's biggest joys—but that doesn't mean it's simple! This handy gift book contains all the wisdom, savvy, and know-how grandmothers and grandmothers-to-be will need to care for, cherish, and spoil your little ones from babyhood through the toddler years and beyond, and gifting it is a great way to announce that you're expecting. Topics include: • How to Pick Your Grandmother Nickname • Baby Equipment Essentials • How to Make Old-Sc... + Read More
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Series: Witchery Embrace the Witch Within Paperback Juliet Diaz 9781788172042 $22.99 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Mar 05, 2019

Everywhere, the witches are rising. Are you ready to answer the call and embrace your own inner witch?In this book, Indigenous seer, healer, and spirit communicator third-generation Witch Juliet Diaz guides you on a journey to connect with the Magick within you. She explains how to cast off what doesn’t serve you, unleash your authentic self, and become an embodiment of your truth. You’ll also learn the skills and techniques you need to build your own Magickal craft.Within these enchanted pages you’ll discover how to: • Connect with the power... + Read More
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Series: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe Uncommon Ideas for Living an Unusually Happy Life Hardcover Mike Dooley 9781401955021 $25.99 SELF-HELP Mar 05, 2019

Mike Dooley, the beloved creator of Notes from the Universe, distills a career's worth of inspiration into elegant, brief lessons for making our way through the world--conceived as a guidebook for his young daughter to read when she grows up, yet relevant to everyone who's living a life on earth.Mike returns with his most impactful book yet: a volume of almost 500 insights drawn from his 20+ years as a New Thought leader, organized between endearing letters that recall poignant moments of fatherhood.Through books, courses, and live events, Mike... + Read More
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Series: The Castle on Sunset Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont Hardcover Shawn Levy 9780385543163 $38.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 07, 2019

Since 1929, Hollywood’s brightest stars have flocked to the Chateau Marmont as if it were a second home. An apartment building-turned-hotel, the Chateau has been the backdrop for generations of gossip and folklore: where director Nicholas Ray slept with his sixteen-year-old Rebel Without a Cause star Natalie Wood; Jim Morrison swung from the balconies; John Belushi suffered a fatal overdose; and Lindsay Lohan got the boot after racking up nearly $50,000 in charges in less than two months. But despite its mythic reputation, much of what has happ... + Read More
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Series: Renegade Women in Film and TV Hardcover Elizabeth Weitzman 9780525574545 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Feb 05, 2019

A charmingly illustrated and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television, debuting during an historic time of change in the entertainment industry. Renegade Women in Film and TV blends stunning illustrations, fascinating biographical profiles, and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno, and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout the history of entertainment. Each profile highlights the groundbreaking accomplishments and essential work o... + Read More
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Series: The New Glamour Interiors with Star Quality Hardcover Jeff Andrews 9780847866328 $60.00 HOUSE & HOME Apr 02, 2019

Interior designer Jeff Andrews reveals his decorating secrets in a refreshing, youthful, and livable take on what glamour today can be.Kourtney Kardashian. Kris Jenner. Kaley Cuoco. These Hollywood stars and more have turned to Jeff Andrews to deliver his trademark high style to their homes. In his first book, Jeff Andrews guides us through the bold spaces he has created for his celebrity clients, while sharing his philosophy on design, exploring topics such as creating a vision and keeping unexpected choices elegant and cohesive; cultivating c... + Read More
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Series: Drag Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business Hardcover Frank Decaro 9780847862351 $47.00 DESIGN Apr 30, 2019

Drag celebrates the fabulous current and historical influence of drag, and its talented and inspiring performers.Since man first walked the Earth...in heels, no other art form has wielded as unique an influence on pop culture as Drag. Drag artists have now sashayed their way to snatch the crowns as the Queens of mainstream entertainment.Through informative and witty essays chronicling over 100 years of drag, readers will embark on a Priscilla-like journey through pop culture, from television shows like The Milton Berle Show, Bosom Buddies, and ... + Read More
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Series: My Mother's Book Diary Elma van Vliet 9780143133742 $24.00 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Mar 19, 2019

A touching, beautifully designed, guided journal that invites mothers to record stories of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come.When Elma van Vliet’s mother became ill in 2001, Elma realized there was still so much she wanted to ask her. That’s why she created a series of books to help share and preserve precious memories. Since then, more than four million people worldwide have used her books to tell their family’s stories.My Mother’s Book is a guided journal that prompts your mother to share her memories, dreams, ... + Read More
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Series: You Always Change the Love of Your Life (for Another Love or Another Life) Paperback Amalia Andrade 9780143133469 $24.00 SELF-HELP Dec 31, 2018

The perfect Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gift for your favorite single friend (or yourself!)A delightful interactive roadmap for getting over a broken heart, with quirky illustrations, song lyrics that totally get it, recipes for eating your feelings, the unique comfort of making lists, and much more A broken heart can feel like the end of the world, but bestselling author and illustrator Amalia Andrade knows this simply isn’t true. Change is not a defeat or a surrender, but rather a promise. Because if the “love of your life” doesn’t work ou... + Read More
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Series: The Skillful Forager Essential Techniques for Responsible Foraging and Making the Most of Your Wild Edibles Paperback Leda Meredith 9781611804836 $33.95 NATURE Mar 12, 2019

The Skillful Forager is the ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry. From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. Featuring detailed identification information for over forty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the plant profiles in this boo... + Read More
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Series: 100 Years, 100 Artworks A History of Modern and Contemporary Art Hardcover Agnes Berecz 9783791384849 $45.95 ART Apr 02, 2019

This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant art works--one per year--of the past 100 years.Starting with Marcel Duchamp's 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this compendium offers a year-by-year tour of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance pieces from all over the world. The works are carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of artists. Read from cover to cover, this volume offers an evocative summary of stylistic trends, historic... + Read More
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Series: Art in Cuba Hardcover Gilbert Brownstone 9782080203885 $67.50 ART May 21, 2019

A panoramic exploration of Cuba's extraordinary art world, including exclusive interviews with thirty-five of the island's most influential artists and photography by Camillo Guevara.Retracing the vibrant history of Cuban art from 1900 onwards, this book provides an overview of Cuban cultural and artistic development across a number of mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, installations, and the visual arts. Together, long-time friends and authors Gilbert Brownstone and Camillo Guevara visited and interviewed Cuba's thirty-five most ... + Read More
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Series: Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration Hardcover Leonard S. Marcus 9780763692582 $54.00 LITERARY CRITICISM Apr 09, 2019

A fascinating, beautiful, and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury.Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury’s life — from her early childhood through a career in children’s books that started in the 1960s and is still going strong today — here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest illustrators of our time. Written by acclaimed author Leonard S. Marcus, Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration is a keepsake that is sure to engage and delight everyone from scholars t... + Read More
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Series: In Montparnasse The Emergence of Surrealism in Paris, from Duchamp to Dalí Hardcover Sue Roe 9781101981177 $40.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Aug 20, 2019

"Describes with plenty of colour how surrealism, from Rene Magritte's bowler hats to Salvador Dali's watches, was born and developed." - The Times (UK)As she did for the Modernists In Montmartre, noted art historian and biographer Sue Roe now tells the story of the Surrealists in Montparnasse. In Montparnasse begins on the eve of the First World War and ends with the 1936 unveiling of Dalí’s Lobster Telephone. As those extraordinary years unfolded, the Surrealists found ever more innovative ways of exploring the interior life, and asking new q... + Read More
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Series: Matchless Beauties: The Art of Pin-up Matchbook Covers Paperback Richard Greene 9781684054589 $39.99 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Jan 02, 2080

A tour-de-force presentation of beautiful images of women, used to sell everything from piston rings to lightbulbs! As an “ADDED BONUS,” a special section of advertising pin-up clip-art is included, making it a handy visual reference for professional graphic and advertising designers, too!Matchless Beauties is a presentation of hundreds of classic “Girlie” matchbook covers in full color, displaying pin-ups by legendary pin-up artists such as Earl Moran, George Petty, and Alberto Vargas, as well as many unsung anonymous artists who created beaut... + Read More
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Series: Matteo Mattéo, Book One: 1914-1915 Hardcover Jean-Pierre Gibrat 9781684053810 $25.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Dec 18, 2018

Get swept up in this historical graphic novel trilogy rich in great events and human tragedies from the First World War, through the Russian Revolution, the Popular Front, and the Spanish Civil War.By the creator of the award-winning Flight of the Raven, Jean-Pierre Gibrat creates a beautifully drawn and deeply emotional graphic novel following the singular destiny of a man caught up in the fervent passions of a tumultuous period that begins with the Great War of 1914. In a small town at the foot of the Pyrenees on the French Mediterranean, lif... + Read More
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Series: Scrawl An A to Z of Famous Doodles Hardcover Caren Strauss-Schulson 9780847865291 $53.95 ART May 14, 2019

Sketches, drawings, and scribbles from the private letters and notebooks of some of the greatest names in history--notable figures in art and literature, fashion and film--revealing that even the most influential minds have doodled their time away!From the first ever sketch of the Red Cross logo by its founder Clara Barton to a cartoon scrawled on a love letter from Charles Bukowski, the objects in this fascinating collection are a perfect reflection of the eclectic and storied cast of characters from whose archives they've been collected over ... + Read More
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Series: So Much Longing in So Little Space The Art of Edvard Munch Paperback Karl Ove Knausgaard 9780143133131 $23.00 ART Mar 26, 2019

A brilliant and personal examination by sensational and bestselling author Karl Ove Knausgaard of his Norwegian compatriot Edvard Munch, the famed artist best known for his iconic painting The ScreamIn So Much Longing in So Little Space, Karl Ove Knausgaard sets out to understand the enduring and awesome power of Edvard Munch’s work by training his gaze on the landscapes that inspired Munch and speaking firsthand with other contemporary artists, including Anselm Kiefer, for whom Munch’s legacy looms large. Bringing together art history, biograp... + Read More
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Series: Stickers Vol. 2 From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art. (aka More Stuck-Up Crap) Paperback DB Burkeman 9780847863037 $55.00 ART Jun 04, 2019

STICKERS 2 is the new bible of the adhesive art form—a visual history of fine art and street art in one of its most elemental, accessible, provocative, and ubiquitous forms. -with 16 pages of collectible stickers Cheap, democratic, easy to ‘tag,’ and not always fast to fade, the sticker has been an ever-present medium—from the New York and London underground punk scenes to skate culture and political expression. Featuring more than 3,000 images of stickers from the global world of street expression—where DIY culture meets music, graffiti, des... + Read More
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Series: Treasures Retold: The Lost Art of Alex Toth Hardcover Alex Toth 9781684054121 $65.99 ART Jul 16, 2019

A companion to the three-time Eisner-winning Alex Toth: Genius series, this blockbuster collection is full of rarely seen stories and artwork by the legendary artist.Alex Toth’s significance to comics and animation art cannot be overstated. During his career, he was the comic industry’s foremost proponent of modern design and composition. Starting in 1950, his work influenced almost every one of his contemporaries, and has continued to work its magic on the generations that followed. In animation, his 1960s model sheets for Hanna-Barbera are st... + Read More
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Series: Back to the Future Coloring Book Paperback Eduardo Francisco 9781506711843 $19.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 02, 2080

Join Marty McFly and Doc Brown and color your way back to the future through forty-five original, black-and-white images featuring the most iconic scenes from the hit film!From the DeLorean to the Clock Tower, every beloved moment from the film is presented here in a unique, interactive format! Dark Horse Books, Universal Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment are proud to present the official Back to the Future Coloring Book! This book includes a collection of forty-five original line-art images from a variety of artists depicting the most daring ... + Read More
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Series: Colormorphia Celebrating Kerby Rosanes's Coloring Challenges Paperback Kerby Rosanes 9780593083789 $19.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Mar 19, 2019

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sensational compilation of the most striking images taken from the Morphia series has been gathered together in a celebration of Kerby Rosanes's talent.Colormorphia is a selection of Kerby Rosanes's most remarkable artwork, featuring a stunning, full-color sixteen-page section at the beginning of the book that displays some of the most accomplished completed artworks produced by Kerby's fans. These demonstrate the range of approaches colorists can experiment with when coloring. Kerby comments on the styles and the resu... + Read More
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Series: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Adult Coloring Book Paperback Universal Studios 9781506709758 $19.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 14, 2019

Experience the official Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Adult Coloring Book, featuring forty-five original, black-and-white images for you to color!Fresh off the release of the latest installment in the Jurassic franchise, Dark Horse Books is proud to present the official Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Adult Coloring Book! This book features forty-five original, line-art images depicting the lush environments and heart-racing action from the hit film, including all of your favorite dinosaurs, the Indoraptor, Baryonyx, Stygimoloch, and fan favori... + Read More
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Series: Peggy Dean's Guide to Nature Drawing and Watercolor Learn to Sketch, Ink, and Paint Flowers, Plants, Trees, and Animals Paperback Peggy Dean 9780399582158 $29.99 ART May 07, 2019

This fun and easy-to-use nature drawing and watercolor guide is perfect for anyone inspired by nature to draw, doodle, ink, and paint colorful flora and fauna. Artist, author, and popular art instructor Peggy Dean presents this nature drawing guide that teaches you how to master drawing and watercolor techniques from sketching and shading to washes and blending. With Peggy's easy and energetic lessons, absolutely anyone--regardless of ability--can learn to draw the natural world. Beginning with delicate cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and lacy fe... + Read More
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Series: Everyday Watercolor Flowers A Modern Guide to Painting Blooms, Leaves, and Stems Step by Step Paperback Jenna Rainey 9780399582219 $29.99 ART Jun 11, 2019

Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles.Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by fo... + Read More
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Series: How to Draw Magical Mythological Creatures Create Unicorns, Dragons, Gryphons, and Other Fantasy Animals from Legend Paperback J.C. Amberlyn 9781580935241 $34.00 ART May 14, 2019

A step-by-step guide for people who love dragons, unicorns, griphons, and other creatures of legend.Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Shape of Water, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, even My Little Pony are just a few examples of the mythological, fantastical, and supernatural stories currently in popular culture. Artists old and young enjoy drawing beasts and characters from their favorite fantasy stories.How to Draw Magical Mythological Creatures continues a rich tradition of mythology and art. In this ... + Read More
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Series: Pop Manga Drawing 30 Step-by-Step Lessons for Pencil Drawing in the Pop Surrealism Style Paperback Camilla d'Errico 9780399581502 $22.99 ART Jul 02, 2019

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step manga drawing instruction book from fan favorite manga artist and painter Camilla d'Errico, featuring 30 lessons on illustrating cute, cool, and quirky characters in the Pop Surrealist style with pencils.With wildly popular appearances at Comic Cons and her paintings displayed in art galleries around the world, Camilla d'Errico has established herself as a go-to resource for manga-influenced art. Following in the footsteps of her past art instruction books Pop Manga and Pop Painting, Pop Manga Drawing provides th... + Read More
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Series: Citygami Berlin Build Your Own Paper Skyline Hardcover Clockwork Soldier 9783791385372 $33.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jun 25, 2019

Berlin's skyline springs to life in this ingeniously crafted book that lets you build your own paper city.Citygami Berlin is a craft project, a diorama, a study in architecture, and, when it's finished, a stand-alone piece of art. Inspired by one of the world's great architectural cities, Clockwork Soldier have created a unique experience that lets readers replicate Berlin's most famous buildings, while also gaining fascinating insight into their individual histories and significance. Here, scale models of the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag bu... + Read More
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Series: Paper Bible Paperback Papermade 9781576878750 $14.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Jan 02, 2080

Punch out, Fold up and Be Divine!Paper Bible—the 11th in the PaperMade series—features 7 wise and influential Bible figures and scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. Each inspirational character is pre-cut, pre-scored so they’re easy to punch out and fold up into 3D objects with easy instructions right on the page. As timeless as the Bible itself, your favorite traditional stories from the Scriptures will be brought to life…again! Paper Bible masterfully combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are e... + Read More
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Series: Papercut Landscapes Paperback Sarah King 9781782215660 $23.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Mar 05, 2019

Bring back happy memories of your holidays by using paper and knife to create uplifting, joyful landscape scenes from the coast to the countryside.Papercutting is a perfect craft for beginners, as you can achieve amazing results with the most basic of materials - a pencil, eraser, craft knife or scalpel, a piece of paper and a cutting surface.Sarah's art encapsulates the beauty of the English countryside, particularly the towns and villages around the Kent coast where she lives. Her use of fresh, vibrant colours and delightful compositions evok... + Read More
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Series: Crocheted Cactuses 16 Woolly Succulents to Make For Your Home Hardcover Sarah Abbondio 9781782217084 $11.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Jan 08, 2019

16 lovely crochet cactus patterns that are quick and easy to makeYou don't need a garden to grow this charming crop of cactuses - just a crochet hook, some yarn and a little crochet know-how! This delightful little book contains 16 patterns for crocheted cactuses that can be used to decorate your window ledges, your table and anywhere else in the home. They don't need watering or feeding, don't have sharp spines and are quick and easy to make!Using simple crochet stitches and widely available yarn, there are diverse varieties to choose from, wh... + Read More
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Series: The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano Hardcover Chloe Giordano 9781782215837 $42.00 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Oct 01, 2019

An indepth, practical guide to the exquisitely detailed textile art of Chloe GiordanoThis stunning and inspiring book walks you through Chloe Giordano’s unique way of working and provides sumptuous galleries of her exquisite textile art.Taking one project from conception through to completion, see how Chloe plans her designs, chooses colours, selects threads, blends colours and works in order to create her beautifully detailed embroideries. Packed with Chloe’s guidance on every aspect of the process, including hooping and framing, this book wil... + Read More
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Series: Miniature Quilts 15 inspirational designs with templates Paperback Kumiko Frydl 9781782217091 $23.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Mar 05, 2019

Create fifteen exquisitely detailed miniature quilts with expert guidance from Kumiko Frydl, acclaimed quilt artist.Acclaimed quilt artist Kumiko Frydl demonstrates her knowledge and talent in this book which demonstrates a variety of quilting techniques. Learn to craft fifteen exquisite, intricately worked miniature quilts, each on a different theme - including ornate roses, whimsical pineapples, a stunning beach scene and a Wedgewood-inspired pattern in blue and white. Kumiko guides you carefully through each project using detailed step-by-st... + Read More
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Series: Folk Embroidered Felt Birds 20 Modern Folk Art Designs to Make & Embellish Paperback Corinne Lapierre 9781782216988 $19.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Apr 02, 2019

20 beautiful folk embroidered felt birds to make and displayCorinne Lapierre's beautiful folk embroidered birds are sure to delight everyone! They include a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely soft colors, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with beads and folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, running stitch, blanket stitch, French knots and satin stitch. The book includes l... + Read More