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“A gorgeously written, spellbinding ghost story.” —Chicago Tribune“With evocative language, a shifting timeline and more than one unreliable narrator, Suma subtly explores the balance of power between

Black humor mixed with pathos is the hallmark of the twelve stories in this adult debut collection from a master writer of comic and inventive YA novels.A young man spends a whole day lying naked on t

The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, it's easy to make lus

Chickens are vulnerable to a wide range of health problems and diseases, and chicken keepers are the frontline health providers for their birds. Expert Gail Damerow comes to the rescue with this compr

The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists’ groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb.In 1934, Irene Curie, working with her husband and fellow

The wonders of the natural world are waiting to be brought to life with color! In these intricately hand-drawn pages you’ll wander from forests and oceans to deserts and prairies and encounter myriad

A unique and edgy cookbook, Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars with more than 65 ramen recipes and stories of prison life from the inmate/cooks who devised them, including celebrities like Slash f

“Like a literary Louis C.K.--Skibell is not shy about exposing the foibles of the man he has become, or his clumsy pursuits of happiness.” —Bret Wood, writer/directorDid Joseph Skibell’s father trick

Each of the 75 recipes in Fresh Made Simple is a charming full-page illustration showing, rather than telling, how to make the dish described. Each meal or snack begins with one delicious ingredient,

Winner of the 2014 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Fiction“I’m impressed with the ambitious scope and smart, sophisticated politics of this novel that put it squarely into the category of writing I want to r

Announcing the completely revised and updated edition of The Wine Bible, the perennial bestseller with over 550,000 copies in print, and praised as“The most informative and entertaining book I’ve ever

Introducing an incredible storytelling package—a full-color, 144-page book filled with ideas about how stories work, as well as writing prompts and games to play, paired with a collection of 20 six-si

Announcing the completely revised and updated edition of The Wine Bible, the perennial bestseller with over 550,000 copies in print, and praised as“The most informative and entertaining book I’ve ever

A beautiful, photo- and story-driven showcase of America’s pioneering eco-friendly farmers, with 50+ recipes!Interest in local, sustainable food is at an all-time high. Farmers’ market and CSA

NOW IN PAPERBACK!“Farizan exceeds the high expectations she set with her debut, If You Could Be Mine, in this fresh, humorous, and poignant exploration of friendship and love, a welcome addition to th

Infinite games, infinite fun, infinite possibilities. Designed by James Kyle to be for board games what a deck of cards is for card games—versatile, portable, complete—the piecepack system is an ingenious 56-piece gaming set that can be used to play hundreds and hundreds of board games, both classic and newly created. A piecepack includes dice, pawns, tiles, and coins and is already an online phenomenon among gamers.The Infinite Board Game—meticulously edited and curated by W. Eric Martin, a widely respected figure in the gaming world—combines a complete, custom-designed 56-part piecepack game set with a full-color book containing instructions for 50 of the liveliest games to play. It’s the perfect kit for game night with friends, for families, for board game lovers of all ages. There are classic games like Checkers and a version of the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Games for one: Fuji-san, Piece Gaps, Landlocked, and Crocodile Hop—possibly the most entertaining way to kill 15 minutes b

This hilarious send-up of cleanse fads will prevent or reverse taco deficiency with 75 seriously tasty vegan recipesThe typical cleanse deprives you of your favorite foods. The plantbased Taco Cleanse

NOW IN PAPERBACK!“A classic origin-quest tale . . . brimming with a well-drawn, colorful supporting cast, a strong sense of place, and an enchanted forest with a personality to rival some of the best

Stand back—genius at work! Adapted from the bestselling Book of Totally Irresponsible Science andBook of Potentially Catastrophic Science, with 367,000 copies in print combined, here is a kit to perfo

With dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best-selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie offers adults of all ages an invitation to step outside for just a few minutes a day, reign

“A dark, intoxicating morality tale . . . With his impeccable prose, Goolrick focuses his unflinching eye on the grittiness beneath the sleek facade of nightclubs, fashion, and monied Manhattan extrav

Record the beauty, emotions, and experiences of everyday life -- not in your journal but with your knitting needles! Author Lea Redmond offers 32 enchanting projects that will inspire you to create be

For coffee enthusiasts everywhere, a charming handbook to becoming your own favorite baristaMore than 100 million Americans start each day with a cup of coffee (many at no small price)! It’s a fact :

With over 400,000 copies in print, the original edition of Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me celebrates the wisdom of the sandbox—the smart, funny, innocent, surprising, and yet completely

A perfect and irresistible idea: A cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes created for everyone on a tight budget—and a cookbook with a strong charitable component: With every copy of Good a

Increase your energy, vitality, potency, and strength with easy-to-make herbal remedies! Focusing on 24 herbs that powerfully support various aspects of men’s health, renowned herbalist Rosemary Glads

“I hit him so hard, the clash of helmets and pads sounded like a gunshot across the field. I crushed him with the hit, held on to him, and crushed him again when I slammed him into the ground . . . I

Creamy Clam Chowder. Portuguese Caldo Verde Chowder. Northwest Salmon Chowder with Leeks and Peas. Double Corn Summer Chowder. Brooke Dojny offers 57 recipes for chowders of all kinds -- some made wit

If you’re walking with Tristan Gooley, leave your smartphone at home! Gooley’s more than two decades of pioneering outdoor experience include research among the Dayak people of Borneo and the Tuareg o

How can container plants wilt when they've been regularly watered? Why didn't the hydrangea that thrived last year bloom this year? Why won't slugs eat weeds instead of wiping out the vegetable garden

How to behave is a skill that many of us are no longer taught, except by trial and error. With wit and perception, and drawing on her own snafus, Sandi Toksvig highlights decency rather than conventio

The beautiful Southeast is home to a vast array of delicious wild edible plants. The coasts, mountains, fields, woodlands, and city neighborhoods are packed with delectable and unique wild foods. InSo

Poses challenging, provocative, and entertaining questions for young minds on a breadth of topics, ranging from fantasy to philosophy, designed to help children cope with human relationships and life

The climate of the Pacific Northwest presents its gardeners with a unique set of opportunities—ample rain, great soil, and moderate temperatures—and challenges—brief summer heat, wet winters, and ever

See the world in a new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman celebrates the diverse curiosities and beauty of the natural world in this exciting new volume. With whimsically hip illustrations, eve

A full-length account of a Pushcart Prize-winning essay describes the author's experiences as the journalist wife of a Libyan-born Muslim with whom she lives in the American south, a relationship that

For almost-vegans who need a push—and omnivores with a wealth of reasons not to go vegan—a mouth-watering cookbook that overturns every excuse!“I couldn’t live without cheese.” “Tofu doesn’t taste lik

Pregnancy is one of life’s great adventures, a time that mothers-to-be will want to remember. My Pregnancy Journal with Sophie la girafeR is the perfect place to record every important moment, from th

It’s the one-pot meal reinvented, and what is sure to become every busy cook’s new favorite way of getting dinner on the table. It’s Sheet Pan Suppers—a breakthrough full-color cookbook with more than

Grafting, uniting part of one plant with another to create a single plant, has been used as a method of propagation for thousands of years. But new techniques have been introduced in the last twenty y