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本書是一部為孩子與大人而寫的閱讀地圖，精選童年時期不可錯過的重要書籍，陪伴不同世代的讀者回望與展望閱讀的起點。書中橫跨年齡與形式，從無字圖畫書、字母與語音入門讀物，到情感深刻、題材尖銳的青少年小說，呈現兒童閱讀世界的廣度與深度。本書不只是一份書單，更是一趟探索旅程，引領讀者穿梭於奇幻、冒險、歷史與當代生活之間。隨著翻閱，讀者將走進熟悉又迷人的想像國度，如 Narnia、Middle Earth、Hogwarts School，也可能像 Alice 一樣跌入未知的入口，展開意想不到的閱讀路徑。對正在為孩子選書的家長，或想重新認識童書經典的讀者而言，本書提供了溫和而可靠的指引。涵蓋全年齡層童書經典與當代作品並陳建立長期閱讀視野1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader.It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed.From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children.Browsing the titles in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up will take

Following the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Like the other Sasek

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

"No matter where you are or who you are, there are four main things that you have to do if you want to make good friends and keep them.You have to be HONESTYou have to be FAIRYou have to be STRONGand

Inspired solutions for all types of outdoor spaces - from urban and suburban to country - in a highly curated collection of 35 designsAward-winning designer Matt Keightley presents gardens created eit

"Garden to glass" recipes for nutrient-packed non-alcoholic infusions and cordials based on fresh from the garden or farmstand fruits, berries, herbs, and spices used as restorative tonics or as the b

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 - per

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: to enable anyone to create the perfect cup of coffee, just like a skilled barista. This official book with Nespresso examines just what

The most complete life list yet to the world's best places to see wildlife-both on and off the beaten path-from bird watching in the Costa Rican cloud forest and floating among the corals in the Maldi

A timeless and perennially best-selling illustrated tour of the most famous landmarks in New York City. Including such iconic sites as the Statue of Liberty, the Flatiron Building, Rockefeller Center,

The life and art of "the King of Indie Animation." The only modern animator to personally hand-draw every frame in all of his work, Academy Award–nominee Bill Plympton eschewed a career in the high-pa

This latest addition to the best-selling 1001 series offers more than ever— the world’s biggest and best playlist, referencing over 10,000 must-download songs. This book offers mor

Skillfully written and richly illustrated, Barons of Business looks into the lives and fortunes of the ambitious individuals like Calvin Coolidge, who believed that "the business of America is busines

Christmas beers, also known as Winter Warmers, are a tradition dating back at least 2,000 years, with the ancients making highly intoxicating brews to celebrate winter’s Saturnalia. This brewmaking ev

Here Sarah Raven, a leading proponent of the local foods movement, shows how to make the most of fresh produce, whether from your own garden, your local farmers’ market or the grocery. Taking us throu

Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920) is the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures of imperial Russia. Best known for the ornate Easter eggs that were comissioned from

Spectacular Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks captures the breathtaking landscape and wildlife of one of America’s most renowned regions. More than 275 photographs—from some of the country's

It takes a Herculean effort to get my child to: a) brush his or her teeth b) go to sleep c) take a bath d) eat his or her vegetables. If any (or all) of these apply, continue reading. From the treasu

Born out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal

The evolution of New York's built environment is chronicled in this history of both its architectural masterpieces and its brilliantly engineered infrastructure. With the immediacy only photography c

Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “ain’t” and “uh-huh” and “gimme” and “got”

02 With her successful books Cottages by the Sea and Coastal Retreats, Linda Leigh Paul has beautifully captured the dream home in an ideal setting. Now she broadens her scope by visiting the most pi

Marilyn Monroe's favorite was Miss Milton's Lovely Fudge Pie, and she'd eat it wearing nothing but Chanel No. 5 and a raincoat. Andy Warhol always savored the Lemon Icebox Pie, stealing bites while h

A beautifully illustrated guide to Jewish life in the metropolis: Jewish New York celebrates Jewish life in New York City from the seventeenth century to the present through a selection of photograph

With photography, line drawings, and stories, this book captures the architectural history of Nantucket Island, on the East Coast. From its days when the Quakers gained a stronghold on the island, dis

From a rustic beach house on Puget Sound to a desert retreat on the high plateau of southeast Oregon to a cabin nestled in a forest of Douglas firs, vacation and retreat architecture in the Pacific No

San Francisco holds a special place in the American imagination. Throughout the decades, the Golden Gate has seduced scores of people who have come seeking fortune and freedom. Its steep streets and s

A Well-Kept Home re-creates the natural rhythms used by earlier generations to manage their homes, offering a wide range of practical advice with over 120 traditional recipes and tips that are still

A new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to the City of Angels that is sure to delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike. Told through James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings, All the Buildings in Los Angeles offers a winsome, transporting journey through the streets of LaLaLand. From Griffith Observatory and the Getty Museum to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive, this book will allow readers to experience the sun-kissed pleasures of this cultural capital without having to deal with its famously terrible traffic. Including classic landmarks like Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Capital Records Building, as well as new favorites like The Broad Contemporary Art Museum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, All the Buildings in Los Angeles captures the city as it is today. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustratio

The photographer Josh Lehrer’s up-close-and-personal document of the evolution, and revolution, that is Hamilton: An American Musical.Only the second official book, Hamilton: Portraits of the Revoluti

This official cookbook features totally eighties dishes from the hit TV show.Fans have been clamoring for the recipes created by television's favorite sMother, Beverly Goldberg, and The Goldbergs Cookbook delivers. Played by Wendi McLendon-Covey and based on creator and show-runner Adam F. Goldberg's real mother, Beverly Goldberg takes every opportunity to cook for her family, putting forth her philosophy: food is love-- and a way to manipulate. These seventy recipes, most taken from the same recipe box prominently featured in the show's sixth season, give hungry fans their best chance to cook like Beverly, who uses outlandish quantities of cheeses and meats (with veggies few and far between)--and who doles out unwanted help and snuggies to her ungrateful kids as she goes. Recipes include Beverly's infamous Shrimp Parm-- and many other Parms, since Parming is her thing; meaty family favorites such as Rib Pot Pie (No Peas, No Carrots), 7-Meat Meatloaf, and Big Tasty Pork; and recipes Be

This brand-new format, The Feminist Agenda Undated Calendar, features undated spreads for year-long customization.Filled with quotes from famous women, and designed to be a fashionable, portable, and

This brand-new format, I Adulted! Agenda Undated Calendar, features undated spreads for year-long customization.Users can start and stop at the start of a school year, fiscal year, or calendar year, a