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Fifty-two weeks of fabulous shoes. Marrying a practical week-by-week planner with pure passion,Shoes Engagement Calendar celebrates the sexiest, boldest, and most covetable footwear with a dazzling fu

Every month, an upbeat motivational poster to remove, frame, and hang on the wall. TheKeep Calm and Carry On Poster Calendar features lively quotes paired with the iconic crown motif. With its large f

"The greatest possession is self-possession” (Ethel Watts Mumford). Introducing a brand-new calendar that marries the spirit of the “Keep Calm” phenomenon with the compact 7" x 7&

Every day, an image of France—year after year, the world’s most popular tourist destination. New for 2015,A Year in France indulges the Francophile with hundreds of sumptuous full-color photographs. R

Celebrate twenty years of the calendar that brings the delightful ritual of afternoon tea to every month with a vintage tea set and a spread of treats. Celebrate Halloween with a gothic 19th-century t

The cuteness of a puppy times 365—now that’s over the top! Starring the frisky and adorable winners of the 21st Annual Puppies of Distinction Contest, the365 Puppies-A-Year Calendar is packed with pup

A practical weekly datebook meets pure Downton obsession. Packed with sumptuous, full-color photographs accompanied by the best quotes and dialogue from the show, theDownton Abbey Engagement Calendar

It's the cutest way to adorn any small space. Unlikely Friendships Mini Calendar celebrates interspecies companionships with a dozen full-color portraits displayed in a compact 7" x 7&quo

Filled with the beauty and spectacular diversity of the American wilderness, the 84 million acres of the National Parks system preserve the country’s treasures for generations to come. This calendar s

Colorful heralds of the seasons, wildflowers embellish landscapes with their vibrant but fleeting beauty.Audubon Wildflowers presents a year of North American blooms photographed in their native habit

These are the sightings of a lifetime, from the organization that is synonymous with birds. Showcasing the world’s most exotic and spectacularly plumed species,Audubon Birds of Paradise brings birders

More college-bound seniors than ever are taking the SAT—in 2012, 1.66 million of them. Up Your Score: SAT is the only guide written for students, by students. Filled with expert advice and proven stra

This kid-friendly cookbook from category-leading authors has gluten-free families covered, every day of the weekGoing gluten-free can seem especially daunting for families with children: What about pi

The Force is strong with this series! Introducing a line of workbooks that marries the iconic popularity of Star Wars with the unique mix of editorial quality, fun presentation, and rigorous education

Slip it in a tote bag, pop it into your purse. Mom’s Family Desk Planner is the super-handy datebook that accompanies Mom everywhere and anywhere she goes. Marrying no-nonsense organization with inimi

If you thought a fiddler on a roof was in a precarious position, imagine what happens when a middle-aged professor with a bad back takes up the cello. Ari Goldman hasn’t played in twenty-five years, b

A collection of more than 150 recipes geared toward people with irritable bowl syndrome and other gastrointestinal diseases includes dishes that promise to restrict FODMAPs (a set of difficult-to-dige

Preserving the harvest doesn't have to stop with jam and pickles. Many fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be made into delicious beverages to drink fresh or preserve for later -- a healthy and inexpens

An atheist widower begins to question his lack of faith after he falls in love with a passionate evangelist.

"Clear your schedule! The Third Son is your next obsessive read. Julie Wu's book reads like an instant classic." -Lydia Netzer, author of Shine Shine ShineIn the middle of a terrifying air raid in Japanese-occupied Taiwan, Saburo, the least-favored son of a Taiwanese politician, runs through a forest for cover. It's there he stumbles on Yoshiko, whose descriptions of her loving family are to Saburo like a glimpse of paradise. Meeting her is a moment he will remember forever, and for years he will try to find her again. When he finally does, she is by the side of his oldest brother and greatest rival.In Saburo, author Julie Wu has created an extraordinary character, determined to fight for everything he needs and wants, from food to education to his first love. The Third Son is a sparkling and moving story about a young boy with his head in the clouds who, against all odds, finds himself on the frontier of America's space program."An appealing coming-of-age story packed with vivid histo

Introducing a vibrant addition to the bestselling series: EyeLike Stickers: Space. Packed with 400 durable and reusable full-color stickers, each of these books will appeal to kids and crafters alike.

Introducing a vibrant addition to the bestselling series: EyeLike Stickers: Wild Animals. Packed with 400 durable and reusable full-color stickers, each of these books will appeal to kids and crafters

A stunning novel told with the same gravity as Nicole Krauss’s History of Love. This powerful debut follows a woman who sets out to challenge the absurdity of the world around her.Lena, the transcript

Hours of fun for crafty kids! With these clear, fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, kids ages 8 to 14 can create realistic stand-up paper models of their favorite dog and cat breeds. Simply

Cooking with live fire goes way beyond the barbecue grill. Rediscover the pleasures of a variety of unconventional techniques, from roasting pork on a spit to baking bread in ashes, searing fish on a

Helps parents of 18-29 year olds understand the stage of development called “emerging adulthood” and explains how to deal with the challenges of young adults who are going through an intense period of

Sedums are easy-to-grow flowering perennials with succulent foliage. They are available in hundreds of varieties, and gorgeous in gardens and containers. Their color changes dramatically with the seas

Salvia is a family of flowering plants that can be grown in all regions, either as perennials or annuals. The range of sizes, colors, foliage, and hardiness within the genus is substantial, with over

Fifteen years ago, Krista Bremer would not have been able to imagine her life today: married to a Libyan-born Muslim, raising two children with Arabic names in the American South. Nor could she have i

Give your child the gift of conversation with Small Talk!You are your child's most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In Small Talk, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and p

Critically acclaimed writer Ellen Gilchrist, winner of the National Book Award, returns with her first story collection in eight years.In Acts of God, master short story writer Ellen Gilchrist has cra

Teeny Lamothe is a young woman on a mission—and the mission is pie. Charming, passionate, determined, Teeny traveled America to work with the country's best bakers and learn their techniques, tricks,

Most recipes produce a hard frozen yogurt that's not much fun to eat, but with Nicole Weston's unique technique -- using a simple meringue and your ice cream maker -- the result is creamy, smooth, and

Augustus Jenkins Farmer (aka Jenks) started gardening in the third grade in a corner of the family farm filled with rocks, scrap metal, and crinum and spider lilies. He was free to dig, transplant, an

We’ve all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest. Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult

We’ve all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest. Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult

Nineteen brilliantly led conversations with a sterling roster of natural and social scientists, shedding new light on their ideas, discoveries—and lives. How does Jane Goodall’s relationship with her

Modern quilting allows artists the freedom to play with traditions and take liberties with fabrics, patterns, colors, stitching, and the ways in which they all connect. In Quilting with a Modern Slant

Whoever coined the phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees” must not have been a resourceful gardener. While we may not be able to harvest physical money, with the right plants and techniques gardeners ca

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surr