In Knitted Socks East and West, author Judy Sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku: both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse, strict format. In this, h
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the world’s greatest museum of art and design, with a vast collection that been an unparalleled resource for designers for 150 years. This new series of patt
Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into a new year and a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. Desperate to prove his new foun
Vans: Off the Wall illustrates through vivid photography and a compelling oral history how a casual canvas shoe and a do-it-yourself spirit have helped turn pop culture inside out. Vans: Off th
Riding a wave of nostalgia for simpler days, more and more Americans are returning to dinnertime rituals as a way to reconnect with their families, and comfort foods as a satisfying alternative to ha
From the iconic Eiffel Tower and the bustling streets of Montmartre to the glamorous Champs Elysée and the historic Quartier Latin, Toujours Paris presents readers with a unique look at the site
As featured on The Martha Stewart Show and The Today Show and in People Magazine!Hip. Cool. Fashion-forward. These aren’t adjectives you’d ordinarily think of applying to baked good
Following the enormous success of the Great Exhibition of 1851, expositions have been held in Europe, America and Asia and provided a stage on which the world has come together to display its achievem
There is no other stadium like Fenway Park with its wooden seats, manual scoreboard, and the looming green monster; no other history that includes such an infamous trade, a curse, and a penchant for
This is the first significant publication on the work of British artist Mat Collishaw. With a nod to Victorian aesthetics by way of the exquisite design and lay-out, and the mesmerising ?stain-glass’
Walking along the water's edge, who among us has not stopped to admire the evocatively patterned, shaped, and multihued stones that beckon? Fun to collect and free for the taking, beach stones are ob
A revealing visual study of one of Hollywood's most popular icons depicts the public and the private world of Marilyn Monroe, argues that she had a gift for being photographed, and includes a selectio
From turn-of-the-century novelties and Depression-era distraction, through wartime comfort, to Hello Kitty and Jeff Koons, a collection of more than two hundred images of cute things is spiked with fu
Provides a host of suggestions on how to plan and execute a date regardless of the length of a relationship or budget limits, outlining such suggestions as a wine tastings, private walking tours, and
The creation of the British Galleries 1500-1900 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, was the largest gallery project for 50 years at the world's most important museum of design and the decorativ
A photo essay of the stunts and personalities of motocross includes action shots of such champions as Travis Pastrana and Ricky Carmichael as well as a visual tour of the subculture surrounding the pr
Hubble fans and stargazers will delight in this large format book (10.5x14.5), which shows how the Hubble telescope works, what it's been up to, and how it has contributed to our understanding of the
In her follow-up cookbook to Salad for President, cook, writer, and artist Julia Sherman shows us how to apply an artist’s touch to our own home gatherings.Artists throw superior parties, and we can l
A gentle introduction to diversity and acceptanceOn nice and sunny Sundays, Elsie goes fishing with her six siblings. But she doesn’t quite fit in. They want to walk through the woods, but she wants t
Go behind the scenes in this interactive book to see how favorite vehicles—from the Millennium Falcon to Imperial AT-ATs—were created and used in legendary scenes like the Battles of Endor and HothGo
In Queer City, the acclaimed Peter Ackroyd looks at London in a whole new way–through the complete history and experiences of its gay and lesbian population. In Roman Londinium, the city was dot
Following the successes of both Beaches and Escape, Gray Malin turns his unique eye to the coasts, beaches, and landscapes of Italy. From the sparkling blue waters of the Amalfi Coast t
During his campaign for the presidency, one of Donald Trump’s signature promises was that hewould build a “great great wall” on the border between the US and Mexico, and Mexico wasgo
From Sia to Elton John, from Billie Holiday to David Bowie, LGBT musicians have changed the course of modern music. But before their music—and the messages behind it—gained understanding and a place i
Bruce Springsteen is the rare recording artist who is both an iconic figure and an acknowledged master of music and lyrics. Songs like “Blinded by the Light,” “Born to Run,” &l
This book is a journey through the sparkling world of the iconic Maison Boucheron, which has championed a sensual, chic, modern, and independent form of femininity for over a century and a half. The B
Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-need
ADVANCE PRAISE “A must-read story told with honesty, humor, and humility by a passionate farmer who reminds us what our food system can and should be about.”—Daniel Boulud &ld
For anyone on the move, working long hours, and trying to eat just a little bit better, Healthyish offers 120 satisfying recipes that take under an hour to prepare, and with ingredients that won&rsquo
David A. Carter has created an extremely imaginative pop-up dedicated to love. The book has seven spreads, each with a verse and a pop-up of different geometrical and abstract forms. Scattered among t
Come along on the hunt to coveted country sources and the best secret antiquing spots, and learn how to create country farmhouse style in your city dwelling. Author Kim Leggett is the creator of City
What does an idea look like? And where do they come from? Grant Snider’s illustrations will motivate you to explore these questions, inspire you to come up with your own answers, and like all Gordian
Second Chances is a hopeful and thoughtful compendium of anecdotes from people who have wanted another chance at something—and have taken it. It’s the big stuff like going back to college after the ki
American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achi
Some birds are big, some birds are small, and some birds are just incredibly tall.Some birds are caged, but most birds are FREE. A much better life, I’m sure you’ll agree!Swooping and squawking, flapp
Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. InHabitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, her fir
Combines original fiction with folktale themes in the story of a young Norwegian girl who makes a desperate escape from slavery and arms herself with magical talismans so that she and her sister can j
The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. Getting There—beautifully photographed and edited by Gillian Zoe Segal—is a collection of 30 personal essays from peopl
Ready to revisit the early ’90s—that golden era of big bangs, Bubble Tape, and doing the Bartman? Meet your tour guide: Dawn Luebbe, an 11-year-old Nebraskan obsessed with90210 and writing Kurt Cobain
When New York–based graphic designers and long-time friends Timothy Goodman and Jessica Walsh found themselves single at the same time, they decided to try an experiment. The old adage says that it ta
