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Singing greats celebrate the art of the duet from live broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion Duet singing continues to be one of the hallmarks of A Prairie Home Companion, America’s favorite live rad

California is one of the most ecologically rich and diverse regions of North America, and home to hundreds of species of mushrooms. In California Mushrooms, mycologist experts Dennis Desjardin, Michae

Scope it out: Here’s a one-of-a-kind book of kaleidoscopes, plus a kit that contains everything you need to build your own. From Carolyn Bennett—author of The Kids’ Book of Kaleidoscopes, Kaleidoscopi

A major biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, looks past the storybook general and selfless champion of righteous causes who, at the age of nineteen, volunteer

“One of the best novels of this or any year . . . A flat-out funny, sexy, and poignant romantic thriller.” —David Abrams, author of FobbitThey’re calling it the “Storm of the Century,” so Eric stops a

Slip on a year of pure style. The ultramodern designs of Diego Dolcini. Classic Manolos. The pretty-meets-wild looks of Jerome C. Rousseau. And the timeless elegance of Stuart Weitzman. The #1 bestsel

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

It’s a heartfelt celebration of family dinners—the comforting, delicious food that memories are made of—by the new doyenne of Southern cooking. Christy Jordan is a former editor-at-large of Southern L

Pure indulgence for the puppy lover. Featuring hundreds of huggable winners of the 20th Annual Puppies of Distinction Contest, The 365 Puppies-A-Year Calendar is a powerhouse of puppy charm. So many f

The author of Unbelievable describes the feeling of community and transcendence she experiences while participating in a choir, tracing the history of group singing and the dramatic stories of conduct

The mystery of the body in motion. The surprise of seeing what seems impossible. And the pure, joyful optimism of it all. Dancers Among Us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers le

Terpning, the storyteller of the Plains Indians, presents his most important paintings of the past 35 yearsHoward Terpning is one of the most lauded painters of Western art and considered by many to b

For many of us, thinking about the future conjures up images of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road: a post-apocalyptic dystopia stripped of nature. Richard Louv, author of the landmark bestseller Last Child i

Give the gift of magic. The gift of performing a trick that leads to oohs and ahhs. Of learning a new sleight of hand and dazzling your dinner guests. Of adding fun to parties, delighting coworkers, c

This numbered, limited edition of Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty has been published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the medal. The clothbound book fits into an elegan

Combining the drama of The God of Animals with the powerful realism of Chosen by a Horse, award-winning poet Jana Harris tells the inspiring story of her twenty-four-year relationship with a troubled

A history of the Battle of the Atlantic describes the events in the spring of 1943 when a handful of American, British, and Canadian sailors successfully fought back against the German U-boats that th

Examines the threats to the survival of fish in the world's oceans, discussing the damage caused by various types of fishing equipment, the impact of politics on the regulation of fishing, and the har

Bernadine Healy, MD, former director of the National Institutes of Health, introduces this straightforward guide to this stage of life for women of all ages who want to be well-informed. Women's healt

Beloved chili. Passionate chili. Hot chili . . . and not just because of the chiles. Chili, the star of cook-offs, the obsession of societies, and the subject of endless debate over its proper prepar

A mix of folk wisdom, common sense, shared experience, the advice of experts, and the kind of group think that's made websites like Wikipedia so vital, 1,000 Rules of Thumb is the impulsive compendiu

The Alhambra. Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. The Taj Mahal, which bankrupted an empire in the name of love, and the Eiffel Tower, the first structure to surpass the height of the Great Pyramid of Cheo

The thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance o

A survey in watercolors and essays of the botanical discoveries of the Lewis and Clark expedition focuses on two dozen of the 178 new types of plants they found, placing each profiled plant in a histo

She's hilarious. She's also wise and full of empathy. And she helps new mothers maintain the one thing they can't survive without-a sense of humor. Cynthia Copeland, a mother of three (and author of

Ferns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, an

Pharaohs, pyramids, gods and goddesses, the Valley of the Queens, the order of the kings, and the 50 sons of Ramesses. Walk with Howard Carter into the tomb of Tutankhamun. Discover the collection of

The unforgettable voices of three generations of Appalachian mountain folk recounts their family's saga of settling Kentucky, from the impenetrable wilderness of 1771, through the 1816 building of roa

The acclaimed author of the international bestsellers In and Out of the Garden and Sara Midda's South of France turns her genius to the universally shared emotions, charms, and mysteries of childhood

National Public Radio's 1981 adaptation of Star Wars was one of the most successful presentations in the history of radio?and a very tough act to follow. Nevertheless, two years later, the members of

The "Julia Child of Chinese cooking" (San Francisco Chronicle), Barbara Tropp is the chef/owner of one of San Francisco-s most popular restaurants, author of a ?magicalO (Barbara Kafka) first cookboo

The perfect, sparkly gift for your valentine!Paint by Sticker Kids: Love Is Everywhere! includes everything kids need to create ten colorful images, including a smiling glitter rainbow, a cute otter holding a heart-shaped shell, a kitten wearing glitter sunglasses, a pair of nuzzling bunnies, and more! All you need to do is follow three easy steps:Step 1: Find the sticker.Step 2: Peel the sticker.Step 3: Place the sticker.And watch your paintings come to life!Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and no actual paint means no splatter, drips, or messy clean-up.

It’s fun to be smart! Now updated with a technology section, these illustration-based card decks will make learning exciting for first graders everywhere.Loved by kids and teacher approved, and featuring hundreds of questions based on reading, math, language arts, science, and more to reinforce classroom learning with a fun, fast-paced game.Brain Quest 1st Grade Smart Cards helps kids aged 6 – 7 to learn core classroom subjects in a smart, entertaining, and engaging way. It’s a Q&A game that first graders can play with friends, family, or against the clock to test their knowledge. Smart cards feature hundreds of questions with answers to help kids know exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.Featuring:Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage box750 questions and answers covering reading, math, language arts, and moreWhat’s New?Technology questions that cover computer science, coding, and technologyUpdated content with new and revised questions t

A fun papercraft for kids: punch out and fold 10 paper animals with wonderful illustrated detail!You can almost hear the lion’s roar: Announcing an ingeniously fun new idea in paper craft for kids. Think of it as the anti-origami―instead of complicated folds leading to an abstract result, Paperfold Wild Animals uses a punch-out design, two simple types of folds (the classics, “mountain” and “valley”), and beautiful full-color illustration to let kids ages seven and up construct creatures that are satisfying to make and a real spark to the imagination. And they’re especially good for parents, with no scissors required, no glue or tape needed, and no mess to clean up afterward. Conceived, designed, and illustrated by Megan Montague Cash, Paperfold Wild Animals gives kids everything they need to make ten favorite animals from around the world: lion, giraffe, elephant, tortoise, ibex, orangutan, wolf, kangaroo, crocodile, and bear. But not just a wolf―a howling wolf. Not just an

A little book of travel inspirations, pairing stunning photographs with life lessons on why travel matters and what we learn when we pack our bags and see the world, from the renowned expert Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. From the author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, a rallying cry to get off the coach and out into the world. Why We Travel is filled with personal stories and anecdotes, quotes and inspire, and reasons to motivate – plus images so lush you can’t wait to be there. For years Patricia Schultz has been telling us where to travel, and we love listening. Now, in telling us why to travel, she reveals what makes her such a compelling guide and what makes travel such a richly rewarding experience. There’s the time she was on safari in Zambia yet found her most lasting memory in a classroom of five-year-olds. The comedy of mishaps that she and friends endured on a canal trip through rural France―and how it brought them together in an unex

The on-trend notion of self-compassion, in book form: an interactive book packed with thoughtful reading, beautiful illustration, and paper goodies throughout to help readers slow down and be kind to themselves, from the experts at Flow.Slow down, celebrate the flaws, own the good stuff, and focus on learning to love and appreciate yourself. These themes of self-compassion and self-care are hugely popular, and Flow® has a unique and creative take on them. Now, following A Book That Takes Its Time, with 205,000 copies in print, A Book That Loves You offers a message that will resonate in its simplicity: Be sweet to yourself, no matter what kind of day you’re having. (In fact, the challenging days are the days you’ll most want to pick up the book.)Discover the comforting effects of a daily ritual, like drinking tea. Why it’s okay―and even beautiful―to stumble now and again. Embrace the art of being alone. Release the reins on your schedule. And learn to love yourself with all your imperf

A revised edition of the classic kids' chess instruction book, with more than one million copies in print―with revised and updated text, plus new punch-out cardboard chess pieces and a chessboard.It’s the classic revised and reillustrated! With more than 1 million copies sold, The Kids’ Book of Chessis the bestselling introduction for kids to the game that’s inspired passion and challenge for over 900 years―and, thanks to Netflix’s monster hit, The Queen’s Gambit,is again surging in popularity.The New Yorker said it best: “Harvey Kidder explains the game with a clarity that is almost absolute.” By grounding the fundamentals of how chess works in the game’s origins―the medieval battlefield―Kidder captures chess’s energy and excitement while offering instruction that is direct and concrete. Pawns, modeled after common foot soldiers, advance step by step. The Knight’s leaping “L”-shaped move recalls the warrior on horseback. Powerful Bishops line up alongside Queen and King, just like the

A guided journal from the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, with inspiring questions and thought-provoking exercises to help you understand your own money behavior and create your vision of a Rich Life.Ramit Sethi is the personal finance guru whose New York Times bestseller, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, has helped over a million readers get on the path to financial independence through a highly practical six-week program. At the core of his message is the idea of living a rich life―where it’s not just about the dollars but about the meaning, and experiences are as much a priority as what’s in your wallet. As in go ahead and buy as many lattes as you want! Now in this companion to the original book, Sethi guides readers in the process of clarifying exactly what a rich life means to them, then shows them how to make it happen. Packed with provocative prompts, lists, and real-world examples, I Will Teach You to Be Rich: The Journal is an interactive, fill-in bo

New to the successful So. Many. Stickers. series, So. Many. Letter Stickers. features 50 pages of fun and colorfully designed alphabets. Perfect for decorating planners, snail mail, personal belongings, and more! 3,820 alphabet stickers for word nerds!Say it, shout it―spell it! This delightful collection of stickers is devoted entirely to the alphabet and the joy of matching a font to every mood and occasion. These letter stickers are perfect for spelling everything from your name to your favorite song lyrics―on your planner, photo album, notes, invitations, and anything that needs a touch of whimsy!Spread the sticker love!

Just what every kid wants: a fart activity book!Kids love farts, and they’re not embarrassed to admit it (or emit it). There’s something intrinsically funny and fascinating about a fart, whether it’s one’s own or another’s. So get ready to blast off!What a Blast! written by Julie Winterbottom, author of Pranklopedia and Frightlopedia together with 325,000 copies in print, is a cheerfully over-the-top illustrated celebration of farts, packed with activities and delivering science and fun in a way that kids can’t get enough of.Take a trip through the body’s digestive system to learn why and how we fart―which we do, on average, 10 to 20 times per day (luckily, 99% of farts are entirely odorless). Find out about what is likely the fartiest food in the world: the Jerusalem artichoke, a root vegetable that is positively loaded with gas-producing inulin. Complete a fart-slang word search, and then come up with your own words for farts. Get everything you need to throw a fart party, including