Millions of people have, at some point in their lives, waited tables. Some only did it in college, or got out by sheer determination, good luck . . . or suicide. Others took it on as permanent employm
The Ramones kick-started the punk movement and changed rock history. Now, on the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, comes the first fully illustrated color coffee-table book o
Addicted to word puzzles? Love to laugh? Crave your daily dose of social media snark? This book’s got it all! Every quirky quip and witty one-liner here was originally on Twitter, so they’re 140 chara
Not every prehistoric creature is a dinosaur! Long, long ago, many strange beasts roamed the Earth—and this delightful picture book, based on the Halls of Fossil Vertebrates at the renowned American M
Cryptograms are a great source of the “aha!” moment. These “crypto-lists” up the fun and the challenge. Rather than just figuring out a pithy quotation, solvers have to decipher an entire list of enco
Quiet Bunny loves the bright colors of spring—the yellow ducks, green frogs and blue jays—everything but his own mousy-brown and wintry-white fur, and it takes the help of a wise old owl for Bunny to
What words come to mind when we think of God? Merciful? Just? Compassionate? A former evangelical priest says the opposite is true. Delving deep into the Bible, Dan Barker uncovers the negative qualit
People everywhere are rejecting industrial food to produce their own—and fermentation is at the zenith of this movement. It is slow food at its slowest; optimizes nutritional health; and confers uniqu
Garth Brooks is the most successful male country-recording artist ever and one of the world's bestselling artists of all time. Although he "retired" in 2001, he has since returned to
From cameras shaped like popular characters to tiny hidden spy cameras, this fascinating collection from the famed George Eastman House showcases some of the most unique models ever created. On displa
Severing a cherished relationship is one of the most painful experiences in life—and cutting those emotional ties to a loved one can feel almost like ending an addiction. Up till now, people recoverin
A classic book gets a new, redesigned, and sumptuous edition in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Updated and revised,Gems & Crystals showcases the museum's renowned collection and unlocks
Skeptics of the supernatural will enjoy this humorous jaunt through the long history of scientific inquiry into paranormal and psychic phenomena. Telepathy, life after death, spirit communication, the
For more than 100 years, The New York Times has been in the forefront of science news reporting. These 120 articles from its archives are the very best, covering more than a century of scientific brea
The two longest crosswords ever created—now together for the first time! Amazingly, in spite of their massive size, these puzzles follow the rules of standard American crosswords: full interlock, no r
At a whopping 25 feet long, this eye-popping maze sets a world record for size and quality! Anyone fond of these popular puzzles will find solving this a stimulating challenge. And when it’s done, the
Sexy, provocative, playful, beautiful: from their earliest days, LP covers have been objects of art and fascination. This celebration of album artistry presents more than 350 of the best covers, and d
The Beach Boys pioneered the wildly popular "Surf Sound," selling more records than any other American band. And 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking and hugely in
The American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection contains some of the most extraordinary, vivid images from the natural world—and this beautiful gift box is perfect for any nature enthusi
Welcome to the SUPERFOOD culinary revolution! In Julie Morris's Superfood Kitchen, beautiful dishes are entirely composed of plant-based, nutrient-dense, and whole foods that energize, nourish, and ta
Lovers of sudoku, wordplay, and logic will go wild over this puzzle mash-up. Start solving these 72 word searches just as you would wordoku, by filling in the 9x9 grids so the letters don’t repeat in
Harness the power of superfoods—like kale and coconut—to detox deeply and quickly! In just seven days on this amazing cleanse, you can lose up to 10 pounds, drop a dress size, get glowing skin, and ev
What do you aspire to that always seems out of reach—a choice promotion? The dreamy guy or gal you've had your eye on? That perfect home somewhere in paradise? Highlighting the latest discoveries in n
One of the most critically acclaimed series ever produced, Breaking Bad (Sony Pictures Television/AMC, 2008–2013) won legions of avid viewers who debated its every nuance as they followed the evolutio
Enjoy a top-notch book of classic, brain-bending logic puzzles, mental_floss-style. The fun begins when you're given a situation plus a list of clues. Try to unravel the specifics of each scenario—eve
Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese is one of the world's foremost cocktail experts—and drinks lovers will salut this expanded version of his classic guide. The New York Times called the original editio
Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems—and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the catapult to the jet engine, from the cell phone to the Larg
Bigger IS better! Created by one of the best puzzle makers in the business, this giant collection (more than 850 pages!) features hundreds and hundreds of sudoku. The puzzles range from easy to challe
Each and every woman is special and unique, yet as women we all share a common bond through our collective experiences of loving and learning. And sometimes fate steps in to miraculously change the li
Create a variety of beautiful paper projects in pretty kimono patterns! Inside this exquisite kit, packed in a clear box that reveals the beautiful contents, origami enthusiasts will find 250 sheets o
Take your brain to the extreme! This terrific collection of tough logic puzzles comes from Barry R. Clarke—a theoretical physicist, film director, comedy sketch writer, and true Renaissance man. His a
It's the “easiest” level—but easy is relative! Not only do the lists here include all kinds of unusual words and phrases, but sometimes they use lots of the same letters, too. And that makes it far ha
Level 2 ups the ante by turning some of the search words into anagrams, swapping letters, and featuring phrases where every answer is made up of the same handful of letters.
"Passover is a celebration of freedom--and Paula Shoyer's innovative Passover collection celebrates culinary freedom, while still honoring the holiday's dietary rules. Her dishes will set you free, co
Breathtaking and illuminating, The Treasures of the Impressionists follows such luminaries as Monet, Renoir, Manet, Degas, and Bazille from their initial encounters in Paris to their first exhibitions
From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoek's microscopic world, to GMO crops, The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief, engaging, and colorfully illust
In this fascinating collection of historical vignettes, author Martin W. Sandler restores to memory important events, people, and developments that have been lost to time. Though barely known today, t
Why buy when you can create to taste? The hottest kitchen gadgets are machines that transform ordinary tap water into seltzer. Best of all, that freshly carbonated water makes a great base for flavore
Does God exist? Using an intellectually rigorous, scientific approach, Marshall Brain—the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and author of the How Stuff Works series—sets out to resolve the eternal debate o
You won't believe your eyes! Graphic artist Robert Ausbourne presents more than 300 optical illusions of all varieties, from classic turn-of-the-century trickery to colorful contemporary illustrations
