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From Fiji to Stromboli, Zanzibar to the Bahamas, these 100 island destinations evoke dreams of romance and escapes to a distant paradise. Ranging across all the seas of the world—from the ba

The achievements of women in the arts have, until recently, been a well-kept secret, and the (re)discovery of women artists is one of the great ongoing adventures of the twentieth century, revealing v

From stilettos to sneakers, ceramics to estate jewelry, The New York Book of Shops covers the best boutiques the city has to offer, from the trendiest to the tiniest and everything in between. In its

Meowohm . . . In the tradition of Why Cats Paint, this hilarious faux how-to manual demonstrates the benefits of a daily yoga practice for felines. Cats will say good-bye to swinging belly skin and h

Penis envy? P'shaw. From the bestselling author of How to Make Your Man Behave In 21 Days or Less Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers comes (ahem) The Clitourist, a witty and empowering gu

The most definitive guide to the sport of bowling, this book is sure to take your game and your average to the next level.Parker Bohn III, the 1999 Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year

Crossing the line from line art to pop art, The Bob's Burgers Coloring Book follows in the best-selling pop culture coloring book footsteps as Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Doctor Who, The Walking D

Law in America looks at the law in all its aspects, from its loftiest symbols and the institutions where its tenets are taught to the history of its practice in America. The structure of the courts -

Residing at the forefront of cool since its inception, NYLON magazine is the authority on what is current when it comes to beauty, fashion, and music. Readers look to NYLON to learn about the newest t

Cheerleading has come a long way since its beginnings at a Minnesota football game in 1888. Then, all you had to do was stand and yell; today, cheerleading is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes

From the playgrounds of Ireland to the streets of Colombia, and from the desert villages of Africa to the greatest arenas of the United States, soccer is a sport that transcends the barriers of age, l

Following on the runaway success of This is New York, Universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from M. Sasek's beloved children's travel series: This is London and This is Paris. Like This is N

Facsimile edition of a beloved, long out-of-print children's classic.Let the rumbling cable car tell you the story! And what a story: From the crookedest street in the world to the Peking ducks in Chi

Tattoos are more popular today than ever, and design choices are endless. So how do you decide which one will convey your personal style? With a Tattoo-a-Day 2011, you'll get 365 desings to inspire y

Claude Monet first learned to paint as a young man growing up in the French region of Normandy. Over the course of his career he returned to the area time and again, capturing on canvas its dramatic

Claude Monet first learned to paint as a young man growing up in the French region of Normandy. Over the course of his career he returned to the area time and again, capturing on canvas its dramatic

For most of its life, the Web has been a two-dimensional medium, with pages consisting of text and images. Now, however, Web 3D is about to take off, thanks to the rollout of broadband Internet access

With 1,000 adventures for all ages, it’s never too soon or too late to begin the things you’ve only dreamed of doing. We all have things we’d like to do—one day—but work, family, school, money, and

A brand-new edition of the New York City baby bible! City Baby New York, the ultimate guide to raising your baby in the Big Apple, is back in a brand-spanking-new edition, completely revised and updat

Who knew that an innocent piece of paper could be so erotic after a few well-placed folds? Anyone who thought of origami as child's play is in for a surprise with this funny and entertaining book that

The Internet has proven to be most effective when it allows us to feel the power of connections, to reach halfway around the world in real time and be a part of activities that would otherwise be imp

From the most popular decorator on TLC’s hit show “While You Were Out” comes a guide to the coolest kind of decorating on the skimpiest of budgets. Just a few dollars and a bit of creativity go a long

Movie stars do it better, or so it seems. Sex on the silver screen unfolds in such a perfect way and we get sucked in. Whether we want to admit it or not, much of our sexual behavior has been learned

A new generation, enabled by selfie sticks and social media, is being drawn to photography, and this is the perfect book to inspire and illuminate their appreciation of the full and rich history of

Children, students, nature lovers, and sophisticated bibliophiles alike will all find something to love in David Hawcock's gorgeous and compulsively readable Butterflies. Beautiful, collectible, and e

Renowned New Yorker cover illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempe illustrates the quirky charm of France’s countryside and small towns with his signature style and gentle sense of humor and irony. His drawings

In AD 79, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius erupted and volcanic ash, lava, and rubble blanketed the Roman city of Pompeii. For nearly two thousand years, the city and its secrets remained buried, until modern e

Mix Tape: The Art of Cassette Culture is the first book to focus on the unique confluence of cassette culture, featuring stories, essays and images from tapes compiled by and for friends, family and

Breathtaking photography captures the landscapes and wildlife of one of America’s most beautiful and popular national parks. Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Par

Packed with colorful photographs and illustrations, historical facts about famous aircraft, and nostalgic looks at the eternally popular pastime of model plane building, Paper Pilot is aviation histor

Colorful, interactive, and fun, The White House Pop-Up Book illustrates the history and architecture of the White House with pop-up elements, die-cut images, booklets, pull-outs, photographs, models,

The definitive, official illustrated book on U.S. Naval Aviation, published in a fully updated and revised edition. On May 8, 1911, the Navy ordered its first airplanes and United States Naval Aviati

The sweet and snarky drawings of contemporary Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara could coax a smile from the most sullen goth girl. Featuring scowling children and drawn in a confident manga-influence

From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement, the current location of the painting (all are on view to the public), as well as other details. The works are also indexed by artist and by title, making for easy cross-referencing. Included are popular paintings, key works that are the most breathtaking for their extraordinary power and beauty, paintings that were turning points in the history of art, and rediscovered masterpieces, making 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die an art museum in its own right.

In Tropical Fish, David Hawcock presents a fun and colorful pop-up journey under the sea that will delight children, students, nature lovers, and sophisticated bibliophiles alike. As fun to read as it

From the beautiful mountains and streams of Canada and the Adirondacks to the sandy beaches of New England, from the picturesque coasts of English villages to the sunny shores of the Bahamas, Winslow

Residing at the forefront of cool since its inception, NYLON magazine has introduced a new style into the world of fashion magazines, and changed the tone of fashion, beauty, and culture coverage. Pre

A visual history of the world’s most popular and versatile streetwear, 1000 T-Shirts celebrates the evolution of the T-shirt into a fashion statement and urban design icon in hundreds of examples. T

The Porsche is the quintessential sports car - sleek, shiny, sexy, and very fast. The striking looks of the car are matched by the machine's superb engineering and performance, making it one of the w

The California Pop-Up Book is a creative exploration of the California experience through 3-D op-ups, pull-outs, booklets, and narratives. Produced jointly by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and