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Simon & Schuster Canada - Adult Distributed Clients - Fall 2019
A Courtney Series novel.A Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith. 1754. Inseparable since birth and growing up in India, Theo and Connie Courtney are torn apart by the tragic death of their parents. Theo, wracked with guilt, strikes a solitary path through life. Haunted by the spirits of lovers and family members, he is determined to atone for his mistakes. He seeks salvation in combat and conflict, joining the British in the war against the French and Indian army. Believing herself abandoned by her brother, and abused... + Read More
A Courtney Series novel.A Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith. 1754. Inseparable since birth and growing up in India, Theo and Connie Courtney are torn apart by the tragic death of their parents. Theo, wracked with guilt, strikes a solitary path through life. Haunted by the spirits of lovers and family members, he is determined to atone for his mistakes. He seeks salvation in combat and conflict, joining the British in the war against the French and Indian army. Believing herself abandoned by her brother, and abused an... + Read More
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Series: The Courtneys & BallantynesKing of KingsPaperback
Wilbur Smith9781499862171
$22.00FICTION
Oct 15, 2019
The sequel to Wilbur Smith's worldwide bestseller, The Triumph of the Sun.An epic story of love, betrayal, courage and war that brings together two of Wilbur Smith's greatest families in this long-awaited sequel to his worldwide bestseller, The Triumph of the Sun. Cairo, 1888. A beautiful September day. Penrod Ballantyne and his fiancee, Amber Benbrook, stroll hand in hand. The future is theirs for the taking. But when Penrod's jealous former lover, Lady Agatha, plants doubt about his character, Amber leaves him and travels to the wilds of A... + Read More
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Series: Look HamletHardcover
Barbro Lindgren9781632062598
$26.95HUMOR
Nov 08, 2019
A hilarious, darkly comic graphic retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in radically condensed prose by legendary Swedish children’s author Barbro Lindgren and illustrator Anna Höglund.Look Hamlet.Hamlet not happy. Hamlet’s mommy dumb. Hamlet’s daddy dead.So begins this wonderfully strange, dark, and hilarious picture book version of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy boiled down to its smallest possible size: 100 words, give or take, and fifteen etchings that look like the lovechild of Beatrix Potter and Edward Gorey.In our despondent antihero, a lop... + Read More
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Series: Silence of the ChagosA NovelPaperback
Shenaz Patel9781632062345
$26.95FICTION
Nov 15, 2019
Based on the true, still-unfolding story of the expelled Chagossians’ fight for their homeland, Silence of the Chagos is a powerful exploration of cultural identity, the concept of home, and above all the neverending desire for justice.Every afternoon a woman in a red headscarf walks to the end of the quay and looks out over the water, fixing her gaze “back there”—to Diego Garcia, one of the small islands forming the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean. With no explanation, no forewarning, and only an hour to pack their belongings, the entir... + Read More
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Series: Rat Rule 79An AdventureHardcover
Rivka Galchen9781632060990
$29.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Reading age from 10
Oct 04, 2019
“Rivka Galchen delivers joy and cleverness reminiscent of The Phantom Tollbooth, Alice in Wonderland, and Hayao Miyazaki movies” (NPR, Best Books of 2019) in Rat Rule 79, a brain-twisting adventure story about friendship, growing up, and peanut-butter-pickle sandwiches.Fred and her math-teacher mom are always on the move, and Fred is getting sick of it. She’s about to have yet another birthday in a new place without friends. On the eve of turning thirteen, Fred sees something strange in the living room: her mother, dressed for a party, standing... + Read More
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Series: The Mermaid in the BathtubHardcover
Nurit Zarchi9781632062116
$34.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10
Oct 25, 2019
The Mermaid in the Bathtub is a charming, gorgeously retro retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story “The Little Mermaid,” by beloved Israeli author and illustrator duo Nurit Zarchi and Rutu Modan.One day, a resolutely ordinary young man named Mr. Whatwilltheysay returns home to find Grain-of-Sand, a mermaid, waiting for him in his favorite armchair. Despite his objections, the two embark on a series of very watery adventures as he tries to get rid of her. But ultimately the thought of being seen with half a fish is simply too much f... + Read More
What better view is there of daily struggle, of America’s complex legacies, of true love than from the bleachers of a baseball stadium? In the same way that NPR’s Car Talk was not really all about cars, these poems are not really all about baseball.A collection of poetry and quotes about baseball—and about so much more. The diamond is the backdrop for Loren Broaddus’s exploration of nostalgia, family, race, jazz, and the winding hallways of history. Joe DiMaggio is sometimes domestic, sometimes political—microscopic here, aerial there. While Br... + Read More
"You cannot have a funeral for your mother without also having a funeral for yourself." This book poses the ever-lingering question: What happens when someone dies before they're able to redeem themselves?From the bestselling & award-winning poetess, amanda lovelace, comes the finale of her illustrated duology, "things that h(a)unt." In the first installment, to make monsters out of girls, lovelace explored the memory of being in a toxic romantic relationship. In to drink coffee with a ghost, lovelace unravels the memory of the complicated re... + Read More
From actor Avan Jogia comes a raw and moving collection of poetry, stories, and art about living as a mixed-race person in a world increasingly fixated on racial identity.In Mixed Feelings, Avan Jogia explores his complicated emotions around race, identity, religion, and family through poetry and imagery. Drawing on the author's own life story as well as interviews he's conducted with friends and strangers, Mixed Feelings serves as a dialogue starter for difficult topics that now, more than ever, need to be discussed.
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Series: nectarPaperback
Upile Chisala9781449499570
$22.99POETRY
Oct 01, 2019
From beloved Malawian storyteller Upile Chisala comes the revised and expanded edition of her second collection of poetry.In nectar, Chisala guides readers through a beautiful process of growth and renewal. These poems celebrate our always complex, sometimes troubled roots while encouraging us to grow through and beyond them toward a passionate self-love. Chisala’s hope is that her words will encourage readers to sow seeds of change in their own lives and the lives of others.
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Series: Tell Me Another StoryPoems of You and MeHardcover
Emmy Marucci9781449496890
$26.99POETRY
Oct 08, 2019
From writer, photographer, and fashion editor Emmy Marucci comes an arrestingly candid volume of poetry and photographs exploring the universality of family nostalgia, grief and loss, fear, and enduring love. In Tell Me Another Story, Marucci examines those closest to her—her grandfather, nephew, and husband—as well as those she hardly knows—the women sitting at the next table in the diner; the roofer she meets on the train. Part 1: Me, is comprised of Emmy's own story—raw and personal—while Part 2: You tells the stories of others. With genuin... + Read More
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Series: SubmergePaperback
K.Y. Robinson9781524850654
$22.99POETRY
Oct 08, 2019
From the author of The Chaos of Longing comes a powerful second collection in which Robinson uses the metaphor of water to tell a story about achieving wholeness through letting go.Organized in three sections, Submerge explores immersion in and release from trauma, mental illness, and loss. Part one, “Immerse,” reflects on birth and beginnings while exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and cultural history. Part two, “Drown,” examines mental illness, trauma, and loss. Part three, “Emerge,” takes lessons from water and begins a journey towa... + Read More
Without the sun, the rose that blooms in the night must learn to create light within herself and bloom from her own love. This poetry collection is a journey of finding the strength it takes to be soft. The Rose That Blooms in the Night is a collection of poems from spoken word poet, yoga instructor, podcaster, and Instagram influencer Allie Michelle. The collection is meant to be a mirror reflecting the love inside of those who read it. It tells the tale of transformational cycles we experience throughout our lives. Falling in and out of love.... + Read More
From the authors of The New York Times bestseller Empty Bottles Full of Stories comes a brand-new collection of compelling poetry and prose.The heart will ache, the soul will feel weary, and the mind will be weighed down by the things you wish to forget. There will be nights when all you have is yourself and the moon. There will be nights when silence will exist in abundance. And even though you may feel lonely at first. You must understand that the solitude is a gift; you must understand that even when alone, you are more than enough.
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Series: How to Be a PoetPaperback
J. M. Farkas9781449495541
$19.99POETRY
Nov 05, 2019
The Roman poet Ovid's The Art of Love instructed women on the "art" of seduction and men in the "art" of romantic conquest. It is a "classic" sexist text on men, women, love, and sex.In her second book of erasures, JM Farkas takes on Ovid's Ars Amatoria, or "The Art of Love." In her signature feminist, revisionist twist, Farkas speaks to emerging "girl" poets. How to Be a Poet is not only for writers, but for anyone who wants to create beauty in the world. In addition to the erasure, How to Be a Poet includes a second version of the poem in a s... + Read More
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Series: Falling Through LovePaperback
Akif Kichloo9781524851156
$19.99POETRY
Nov 05, 2019
Falling Through Love is a heart-pounding, stomach-dropping, beautiful plunge into experiences of love, longing, and loss.Falling Through Love submerges readers into Kichloo's deeply personal yet widely resonant experiences, exploring relationships in their most exposed and honest states. Written in a variety of poetic forms—free verse, rhyme, prose, and visual poetry—Falling Through Love takes the reader on a poignant journey with the writer, about charting one’s own path in life, investigating failure, family dynamics, and love. Looking at lif... + Read More
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Series: You Can't Kill Me Twice(So Please Treat Me Right)Paperback
Charlyne Yi9781524850753
$19.99POETRY
Nov 19, 2019
A deeply personal collection of poetry and art by the award-winning actor, comedian, and composer, Charlyne Yi.With a poetic voice that is by turns lyrical and plainspoken, Charlyne Yi writes about the uncertainty of relationships, the absurdity of societal expectations, family trauma, and identity. Deeply personal, these poems and accompanying line illustrations are playful and profound, sometimes darkly funny, and often acutely moving.
Goodreads Choice Award-winning poet and USA TODAY bestselling author amanda lovelace presents the women are some kind of magic boxed set — a beautiful and empowering trilogy guaranteed to awaken your inner goddess. All three volumes of the women are some kind of magic series in a sleek slipcase. Contains:the princess saves herself in this onethe witch doesn't burn in this onethe mermaid's voice returns in this one
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Series: Texts from MittensThe Friends and Family EditionPaperback
Angie Bailey9781524851729
$19.99HUMOR
Sep 03, 2019
The Internet’s favorite text-happy cat is back at it—with a little help from his friends. Follow along with Mittens as he enjoys hilarious, snark-filled text volleys with his cast of quirky friends and family: Earl (the “filthy hound”), Stumpy (the best friend), Drunky Patty (the usually tipsy next-door neighbor), Grandma (giver of treats), and Fiona (Mitty’s girlfriend). Based on Angie Bailey’s virally popular blog, Texts from Mittens: The Friends and Family Edition is feline humor at its finest.
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Series: CivilityGeorge Washington's 110 Rules for TodayHardcover
Steven Michael Selzer9781524852443
$22.99SELF-HELP
Sep 03, 2019
With advice for handling conflict, managing stress, and promoting respect, this book is for anyone longing for a more civil world.Rudeness. Crudeness. Thoughtlessness. Hostility. Uncivilized behavior is everywhere. We all recognize how much happier we’d be if the prevailing culture were a civil one. Sometimes, in order to move forward, we need to take a long look back. At the age of fourteen, George Washington wrote 110 guidelines to cultivate civility and orient himself toward others, which he called Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in C... + Read More
From the people who brought you Awkward Family Photos and Prank Packs come 35 wildly funny prank postcards that you never knew you needed.Confuse and amuse your friends and family with these absurd-yet-realistic advertisements, announcements, and holiday cards. There’s a postcard for almost any occasion, from baby showers to retirement parties, that will make your loved ones scratch their head before exploding with laughter. Though the scenarios are fake, the photos are absolutely real—straight from the Awkward Family Photos stockpile. Just add... + Read More
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Series: MAIN GAUCHE Chaos SupplementPowered by ZWEIHANDER RPGHardcover
Daniel D. Fox9781524851675
$76.00GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Sep 10, 2019
CHAOS IS NOT A PIT—IT IS A LADDER. MAIN GAUCHE is a supplement for the ENnie award-winning Best Game & Product of the Year ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG – a gritty, dark fantasy tabletop role-playing game.CHAOS ISN'T A PIT, IT'S A LADDER.Using this book, you will be able to: · Add 68 all-new Professions to your grim & perilous game· Build fantastic machines, like the Arkwright Cauldron & Rumblebutler· Easily integrate cinematic, vehicle-based combat into encounters· Use alchemy & Wytch-science to gain deadly abilities· ... + Read More
From the creator of the hit webcomic My Life As a Background Slytherin comes a hilarious graphic novel pastiche of classic Romantic literature led by a trio of queer misfits—and several angry vampires.Set in early nineteenth-century Britain, Bloodlust & Bonnets follows Lucy, an unworldly debutante who desires a life of passion and intrigue—qualities which earn her the attention of Lady Violet Travesty, the leader of a local vampire cult. But before Lucy can embark on her new life of vampiric debauchery, she finds herself unexpectedly thrown to... + Read More
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Series: The Pasta Friday CookbookLet's Eat TogetherPaperback
Allison Arevalo9781449497897
$29.99COOKING
Sep 17, 2019
Community. Connections. Comfort.52 pasta recipes. 16 seasonal salads. A year of gathering around the table to share a meal, strengthen bonds, and make memories.Pasta Friday is a weekly pasta tradition that turns neighbors into friends, and friends into family. Restaurateur and food writer Allison Arevalo shows you how to start your own tradition by cooking comforting, delicious pasta dishes to feed your family on a busy weeknight, or for a crowd on the weekend.It’s not about entertaining, but sitting down with family and friends to eat together... + Read More
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Series: Nut ButterOver 50 Clean and Simple Recipes to Fuel a Healthy LifestyleHardcover
Carolyn Cesario9781449499488
$24.99COOKING
Sep 17, 2019
From the co-founders of Portland's Ground Up Nut Butters comes a book of delicious and easy-to-make nut butter recipes to incorporate into a healthy diet. NUT BUTTER is a guide for those looking to make their own nut butters, as well as to incorporate more nut butter into your life in a healthy way. After making countless nut butters over the years, from some major hits (Cinnamon Snickerdoodle was a happy accident) to some, well…odder, concoctions (don’t ever make balsamic nut butter!), Julie and Carolyn share their wisdom so that you can make... + Read More
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Series: Made Me Do ItTequila Made Me Do It60 Tantalizing Tequila and Mezcal CocktailsHardcover
Cecilia Rios Murrieta9781449499716
$22.99COOKING
Sep 17, 2019
From tequila and mezcal aficionado Cecilia Rios Murrieta comes this brightly illustrated guide to making and enjoying a broad range of agave-based cocktails.In Tequila Made Me Do It, Rios Murrieta introduces readers to the history and versatility of spicy tequila and smoky mezcal. From the classic margarita and its hibiscus, Cadillac, and tamarind brethren to several less common elixirs, readers can choose among 60 delectable cocktail recipes that are fun to create, and even more fun to drink!
50 bite-sized and practical tips on how to live a more fulfilling and fantastic life!Believe In Yourself and Do What You Love gently guides readers through a series of simple yet impactful steps toward realizing their goals and achieving lives of purpose. A meaningful gift for a friend, family member, or yourself, this little book offers a lifetime of practical wisdom.
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Series: USA Today PuzzlesUSA TODAY Logic Super Challenge200 PuzzlesPaperback
USA TODAY9781524851101
$12.99GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Nov 19, 2019
The nation's newspaper, USA TODAY, presents 200 brand-new logic puzzles for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The USA TODAY brand reaches over 6 million people daily. Inside USA TODAY Logic Super Challenge features all-new original logic puzzles that will flex the brain, challenge assumptions, and entertain for hours. This collection is all about variety—including mind-stretching puzzles such as Battleships, Domino Search, and beloved story puzzles that are certain to exercise your brain and boost your IQ. Grab a pencil and begin strengthening y... + Read More
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Series: USA Today PuzzlesUSA TODAY Sudoku Super Challenge200 PuzzlesPaperback
USA TODAY9781524851125
$12.99GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Sep 24, 2019
From the original publisher of daily sudokus in the U.S., USA TODAY presents 200 all-new sudoku puzzle challenges in 5 difficulty levels.USA TODAY Sudoku Super Challenge is a collection featuring 200 sudoku puzzles in five difficulty levels from USA TODAY—the nation's newspaper. Features include:Introductory how-to section200 9 x 9 sudoku puzzlesComprehensive answer key
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Series: USA Today PuzzlesUSA TODAY Crossword Super Challenge200 PuzzlesPaperback
USA TODAY9781524851132
$12.99GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Sep 24, 2019
USA TODAY Crossword Super Challenge is an all-new collection of 200 crosswords for puzzle-smiths of all skill levels.Crossword is a classic puzzle that continues to be one of the most popular puzzle types. Keep your mind sharp with this enlightening and brain-bolstering assortment of fun from the nation's newspaper and gaming authority, USA TODAY.
The nation's newspaper presents puzzle-smiths the ultimate cranium conundrum collection with USA TODAY Jumbo Puzzle Book Super Challenge.The USA TODAY Jumbo Puzzle Book Super Challenge is an eclectic mix of brain games including puzzles such as crossword, Logic, Sudoku, and much more. This hefty edition features twice the number of puzzles than most books and for just a few dollars more. Sharpen your pencils and get ready for challenging and exciting fun!
Simple word search puzzles to keep your mind sharp and provide hours of entertainment! With a simple and accessible vocabulary, this user-friendly word search book is designed to stimulate cognitive operations and memory function. Packaged in a concealed spiral binding for ease of use.Posh Simple Word Search offers more than just screen-free relaxation and entertainment. These simple word search puzzles can help exercise the mind and increase letter and word recognition, providing a tool for improving cognitive function. With Posh Simple Word S... + Read More
Relax and challenge your brain at the same time with kurosu, a hot new puzzle trend! The concept is so simple you'll be hooked in seconds!Also known as noughts and crosses, this puzzle has existed in some form for decades, and it has recently experienced a wave of popularity under the name kurosu. There is only one rule: No more than two Xs or Os can be next to each other in a given column or row. Kurosu promises a fresh challenge for sudoku fiends and logic lovers. With Posh Kurosu, you get a stylish and portable package that features a hidd... + Read More
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Series: Little Book of WhiskeyHardcover
Lynda Balslev9781524850999
$11.99COOKING
Oct 01, 2019
A stylish giftbook exploring the traditional origins and modern trends of whiskey, with 25 food and cocktail recipes.The Little Book of Whiskey is a boozy gift book in the vein of The Little Pink Book of Rosé, Prosecco Made Me Do It, Gin Made Me Do It, and Tequila Made Me Do It. It's a broad, fun overview of a classic spirit that's experienced renewed popularity—making it a great gift for anyone interested in whiskey. The Little Book of Whiskey includes the drink's origins and history, how it's made, its different variations, how to drink it, c... + Read More
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Series: PoemsiaPaperback
Lang Leav9781524851071
$22.99YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Oct 01, 2019
Award-winning Author Lang Leav presents Poemsia, an inspiring YA novel that will make you laugh, cry, and want to share with all your friends!VERITY WOLF dreams of being a poet—not that she’d ever admit it to anyone. Her best friend, Jess, thinks she’s definitely got what it takes, while her cat, Zorro, is characteristically indifferent. As for the cute boy she’s just met, he’s about to discover her best kept secret.When Verity stumbles on an old, mysterious book, Poemsia, she finds herself suddenly thrust into the dizzying world of social medi... + Read More
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Series: Berkeley MewsSorry I Ruined Your ChildhoodBerkeley Mews ComicsPaperback
Ben Zaehringer9781524851736
$19.99HUMOR Age (years) from 18 - 40
Oct 01, 2019
Berkeley Mews' appealing, accessible art style belies a cartoon world of dark humor, dry wit, and irreverent reimaginings of popular culture. In Berkeley Mews, bad things happen to good people, good things happen to bad people, and everything usually ends in disappointment or death. Satisfaction guaranteed!A subversive, hilarious, dark-but-uplifting collection of comics skewering the commercial figures, Disney stories, and pop cultural touchstones that Millennials and Gen X-ers grew up with in the '80s and '90s. Ben Zaehringer's versatile art s... + Read More
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Series: NancyA Comic CollectionHardcover
Olivia Jaimes9781524853259
$19.99COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 12 - 99
Oct 01, 2019
"One of 2018's greatest comic pleasures" — The AV Club"... thanks to the brilliance of its young new writer-artist—pseudonymous Olivia Jaimes—Nancymania is real." — Rolling Stone"... short, sweet, and endlessly relevant." — Smithsonian MagazineIn 2018, Olivia Jaimes became the first woman to write and illustrate the classic comic strip Nancy. Her fresh, irreverent take on the classic comic strip has become a sensation with readers and has earned praise from dozens of media outlets, several of which have named it the best comic of the year. This... + Read More
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Series: Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed Again(and More Heartwarming Letters from Kitty)Paperback
Jeremy Greenberg9781449487973
$12.99HUMOR
Oct 08, 2019
From the author who brought you Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe and Sorry I Slept on Your Face comes a new collection of hilarious letters from sassy kitties to the humans who love them, paired with adorable cat photos.Tess wants you to know that she intends to continue throwing up freely as long as the new baby gets to—fair is fair. Ovid would like to inform you that he’s giving up one of his nine lives in order to avoid a visit to the vet—he’ll miss you and knows you understand. And Quinn assures you that she’ll protect you from whatever it is th... + Read More
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Series: Sherman's LagoonIf You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'EmThe Twenty-Fourth Sherman's Lagoon CollectionPaperback
Jim Toomey9781524851798
$19.99COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 8 - 99
Oct 08, 2019
This Sherman's Lagoon collection provides lighthearted entertainment while weaving in ocean facts and larger messages about threats to the ocean and its creatures.Sherman's Lagoon is a fantasy place situated somewhere in the tropics. It's inhabited by a motley crew of sea creatures whose marine lives suspiciously mirror our own. Through his comic strip, cartoonist Jim Toomey explores many of the issues that we face daily in our world on dry land. His characters attempt new business ventures, go on disastrous dates, try fad diets, and read the l... + Read More
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Series: Mary Mac's Tea Room 75th Anniversary CookbookHistory, Hospitality, and Recipes from Atlanta's Favorite Dining RoomHardcover
John Ferrell9781449495442
$34.50COOKING
Nov 05, 2019
A special 75th anniversary edition cookbook, including 16 new pages of recipes and photographs, from Mary Mac's Tea Room, a legacy and cornerstone in the Southern dining tradition in Atlanta, Georgia.In Mary Mac's Tea Room 75th Anniversary Cookbook, author and owner John Ferrell brings together over 125 classic recipes, including several new ones, from this venerable institution of Southern comfort food. When Mary Mac's opened in 1945, it was one of sixteen tea rooms around Atlanta, Georgia. Their original name was a misnomer as they served mor... + Read More
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Series: All Cats Are IntrovertsHardcover
Francesco Marciuliano9781449495633
$17.99HUMOR
Oct 15, 2019
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Could Pee on This, Francesco Marciuliano presents this humorous and all too relatable book written from the perspective of some pensive, sometimes intense, but nonetheless insightful pets.Have you ever been labeled as "antisocial," "shy," or "lost in your own thoughts" because you don't realize someone's been calling your name 148 times? The cats understand. All Cats Are Introverts is a collection of self-reflective poetry from cats that clearly shows them to be the insightful, often alert, cro... + Read More
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Series: False KneesAn Illustrated Guide to Animal BehaviorPaperback
Joshua Barkman9781449499723
$19.99HUMOR
Oct 15, 2019
Based on Joshua Barkman’s popular webcomic by the same name, False Knees is animal humor taken to a very absurd, darkly delightful place.In Barkman’s debut print collection, False Knees fans will find old favorites along with an abundance of all-new material. Featuring creatures found in the author’s native Ontario, this always sharp, sometimes head-scratchingly bizarre collection of comics offers a view into the secret, surprisingly insightful world of blue jays, squirrels, geese, wolves, and rabbits.
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Series: '69 ChiefsA Team, a Season, and the Birth of Modern Kansas CityHardcover
Michael MacCambridge9781524851170
$54.00SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 22, 2019
’69 Chiefs is a vibrantly written and vividly photographed narrative of the legendary season of the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs’ journey to a world championship in Super Bowl IV. Along with an intimate view of the team and their historic season, readers are given a clear perspective of a crucial point in Kansas City’s history, when the Heart of America stood on the verge of becoming a thoroughly modern American city.The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of this legendary season in Kansas City sports history—when the Kansas City Chiefs reached th... + Read More
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Series: Baby BluesSurviving the Great IndoorsA Baby Blues CollectionPaperback
Jerry Scott9781524851750
$25.99HUMOR Age (years) from 10 - 99
Oct 15, 2019
The zaniest and most-relatable newspaper comic about parenting life is back with a brand-new collection.Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes. This latest collection includes a year's worth of strips, many with commentary by Jerry and Rick.
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Series: ZitsNot Sparking JoyA Zits TreasuryPaperback
Jerry Scott9781524851767
$25.99HUMOR Age (years) from 10 - 99
Oct 22, 2019
The funniest comic about teenage life is back with a brand-new collection of stripsSixteen-year-old Jeremy Duncan is a high school freshman and an aspiring musician. He daydreams about the day when his band, Goat Cheese Pizza, records their first monster hit single and they all pile into his van for their cross-country, sold-out concert tour. Between naps, study hall, and band practice, Jeremy still manages to find time to be the star of the hugely popular comic strip Zits.
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Series: DilbertDilbert Turns 30Paperback
Scott Adams9781524851828
$22.99HUMOR Age (years) from 16 - 99
Oct 22, 2019
To celebrate 30 years of Dilbert, this special collection includes new comics, an introduction from the author, and the most popular strips and storylines from the past 10 years.Thirty years ago, Dilbert burst onto the funny pages with a bleak, sardonic depiction of the modern workplace.In the time since Dilbert's launch in newspapers in 1989, it has become the most popular strip about office humor in history, a hilarious tonic for bored and oppressed business professionals, and a reliable source of laughter for comics fans everywhere.Dilbert T... + Read More
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Series: Fowl LanguageFowl Language: Winging ItThe Art of Imperfect ParentingPaperback
Brian Gordon9781524851835
$19.99HUMOR Age (years) from 18 - 99
Oct 22, 2019
The perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Winging It is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps.The world's finest parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all of their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. In addition to dozens of previously unpublished cartoons, Fowl Language: Winging It is organized into 12 thematic chapters—including "Babies: Oh Dear God, What... + Read More
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Series: Elegant PieTransform Your Favorite Pies into Works of ArtHardcover
Karin Pfeiff-Boschek9781524853297
$33.99COOKING
Oct 29, 2019
Enjoy 25 edible works of art with this step-by-step guide to creating the perfect pie.Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed crust that makes guests swoon is even better. Pies are easy to make as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes using some basic techniques and the appropriate care when working with pie dough.The recipes and techniques presented in this book give any home baker the tools they need to create breathtaking works of pie art. From preparation of ... + Read More
Who hasn’t been fascinated by monsters? This book collects some of the best creatures from Dungeons & Dragons, setting them out in an informative illustrated bestiary for beginners and enthusiasts alike.Whether they’re beasts, spirits, demons, or even aliens, most fantasy worlds are filled with monsters. Some are harmless—many more are deadly. Luckily for the discerning adventurer, this book is here to help distinguish between the two. As a popular series sold at conventions and on Etsy, animators Blanca Martinez de Riuerro and Joe Sparrow have... + Read More
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Series: Bird BrainComics About Mental Health, Starring PigeonsPaperback
Chuck Mullin9781524854584
$19.99HUMOR
Nov 19, 2019
Bird Brain is a collection of brutally honest, brilliantly weird comics exploring what it’s like to live with mental illness . . . using pigeons.When Chuck Mullin began experiencing anxiety and depression as a teenager, she started drawing comics to help her make sense of the rollercoaster. Eventually, she found that pigeons—lovably quirky, yet universally reviled creatures—were the ideal subjects of a comic about mental illness. Organized in three sections—"Bad Times," "Relationships," and "Positivity"—and featuring several short essays about ... + Read More
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Series: The Little Book of Forest BathingDiscovering the Japanese Art of Self-CareHardcover
Andrews McMeel Publishing9781524851989
$14.99BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Sep 17, 2019
Discover the Japanese mindfulness practice of Shinrin-yoku—and the emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of slowing down and taking in the natural world.What’s an easy way to lower your blood pressure, combat anxiety and depression, and boost your immune system? Shinrin-yoku. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is all about finding strength, peace, and beauty in your surroundings. Drawing on recent research, Forest Bathing maps out the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of immersing yourself in natural surroundings. It then goes on to... + Read More
Channel the power of meditation to find health, happiness, and well-being with this beginner’s guide to inner peace.Dive into an ancient art and timeless tradition with The Little Book of Meditations. This charming gift book is educational, teaching readers about the practice’s fascinating history, the physical and mental benefits of meditation, and the practical ways engage in mindfulness. It’s also inspirational, with plenty of stylized quotes from a wide array of thinkers to motivate readers to practice relaxation and reflection. And colorfu... + Read More
Discover the art of mindfulness through words, phrases, haikus, and photographs that reflect the stillness and meditative nature of Japanese culture.From the wistful poetry of mono-no-aware, a word that asks us to recognize the bittersweet transience of all things, to the quiet harmony of wa, which knits together all of society’s structures, Ikigai and Other Japanese Words to Live By is an introduction to the intricacies and value of Japanese phrases and concepts.This book inspires you to incorporate these into your own lifestyle and adopt a mo... + Read More
For those mourning the death of a pet, this book is a warm hug after a sharp loss.It is difficult to know what to say or how to comfort someone after the loss of a beloved pet. Yet author and illustrator Chris Shea offers sweet solace in this thoughtful narrative that reminds us that cherished dogs are never really parted from their owners. Their unconditional love, devotion, and loyalty endure. Dogs stay.
This newly packaged edition of a beloved bestseller is the perfect gift for those discovering the unique and life-changing magic of grandchildren.“So this is how being a grandmother feels . . . like the sun coming out for the very first time and the grass growing greener on your side of the fence and the sky looking bluer than ever before because Heaven’s come closer to Earth.”With enchanting illustrations and sweet prose, Chris Shea has created a loving and delightful celebration for grandmothers everywhere. So This Is How Being a Grandmother ... + Read More
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Series: This is UsLessons in Life and How to LiveHardcover
Bluestreak9781681884738
$24.99FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Sep 03, 2019
The only official companion book for NBC’s beloved drama This Is Us, starring Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, and Sterling K Brown.Filled with memorable moments from This Is Us season 1 to season 3, learn how Jack and Rebecca Pearson’s inspirational parenting left a lasting impact on their children Kevin, Kate, and Randall. • The only official This Is Us companion book. Over 140 pages of quotes, lessons, and photos taken from season 1 to season 3 of NBC's award-winning show. • Invaluable parenting and relationship advice. Be inspi... + Read More
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Series: Friends' JournalShared Reflections and KeepsakesHardcover
Bluestreak9781681884776
$25.99FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Oct 15, 2019
The perfect gift for close friends of any age (ideal for birthday giving or graduation), this beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve unique memories. Whether you are laughing, crying, or just hanging out, your best friend is always there. Friends’ Journal celebrates this most special of connections. Beautifully designed and personalized by you and your friend, this memory book is a testament to your friendship. The pages are decorated with charming illustrations as well as inspiring quotes about friendships through... + Read More
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Series: CaninesCanines of San FranciscoHardcover
Mark Rogers9781681884721
$34.00PHOTOGRAPHY
Oct 22, 2019
A joyful celebration of the vibrant dog community in and around San Francisco, Canines of San Francisco collects close to 500 engaging photos taken by acclaimed Bay Area photographer Mark Rogers throughout every neighborhood in this passionate, dog-loving city.In this book featuring some 300 photographs of the dogs that call The City by the Bay their home, acclaimed Bay Area and dog rescue photographer Mark Rogers has a unique talent for capturing each dog’s individual personality, as tiny puppies dominate even the most iconic landmarks. From t... + Read More
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Series: Star TrekThe Official Guide to the Animated SeriesHardcover
Aaron Harvey9781681884219
$39.99PERFORMING ARTS
Sep 03, 2019
The first and only guide to the beloved and star-studded Star Trek: The Animated Series, the in-canon (mostly) continuation of the iconic Star Trek: Original Series.Star Trek was left for dead in 1969, after the cancellation of The Original Series (TOS). However, even though new adventures of the Enterprise and its crew were not being produced, it remained in the zeitgeist due to syndication and fan-run conventions. As a result, Star Trek became more popular and led to Gene Roddenberry and Filmation Studios continuing the Enterprise’s original ... + Read More
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