In the summer of 2010, Garrison Keillor, Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins, the Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band, and sound-effects artist Fred Newman went on a whirlwind tour of 25 cities in less than two months.
"Look who's making dinner! Twenty-one of our favorite writers and chefs expound upon the joys--and perils--of feeding their families. Mario Batali's son boasts a preference for duck testicles. Peter K
Gender Born, Gender Made is a comprehensive guidebook for the parents and therapists of children who do not identify with or behave according to their biological gender. Drawing on the case histories
The immediacy of Richard Louv’s message in Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder galvanized an international movement to reconnect children with nature. Now, in The
In the 70s and 80s, thousands of Hmong families made the journey from the war-torn jungles of Laos to the overcrowded refugee camps of Thailand and onward to the United States?all in search of a new p
At last, a real working pool table for guys without a basement or a spare $2,000. From the bestselling author of The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf, comes an original gift: a complete miniature, wor
Here’s a book for every parent whose child suffers from mood swings, allergies, ear infections, eczema, anxiety, tantrums, ADD/ADHD, picky eating, lack of growth, and a host of other physical, behavio
Gardeners are the front line of defense in our struggle to tackle the problems of global warming, loss of habitat, water shortages, and shrinking biodiversity.? In The New American Landscape, author a
This is the complete beginner’s guide to raising goats at home. Whether you want to raise goats for their milk and fiber or keep them as pets or companion animals, this book covers all the essentials.
A guide for secular readers cites classic works of literature to illustrate how to achieve passionate, skillful engagement with others for a greater sense of purpose.
In the 1970s a handful of brewers in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia were tired of the traditional light and flavorless American beers and began exploring ways to make better beer brewed from
As a pastor working in a neighborhood with the highest concentration of murderous gang activity in Los Angeles, Gregory Boyle created an organization to provide jobs, job training, and encouragement s
Timeless in their wisdom, thought-provoking in their message, surprising in their truth and memorable in their originality, the right words can give direction, inspiration, and sometimes a tangible bo
Provides practical guidelines for improving one's cardiac health, covering such topics as exercise, stress management, nutrition, weight loss, aspirin therapy, and cholesterol and other cardiac diseas
A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids—paper airplanes meet Origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenon that’s hot among graphic designers and illustrators around the world, now come
Thirty million Americans are gluten-intolerant or have a gluten sensitivity, eliminating it from their diets because gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley—has been implicated in health issu
Give a piggy for cuddling this holiday season It’s a book, it’s a toy, it’s a perfect gift. It can even be accompanied by music (The song, "Perfect Piggies," is available as a download from the Workma
Presents step-by-step instructions for creating thirty puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and shadow puppets, and includes guides on how to build a puppet theater and put on a show.
An interactive, educational guide containing 33 action plans that show kids how they can get involved in projects that change the world, in language they understand, touching on areas such as the envi
Staying in is the new going out. Media like The New York Times and ABC News report a return to old-fashioned, low-cost game night, and retailers have seen sales of games rise 20 percent in the last ye
Announcing the Betty White calendar for 2011, featuring twelve glorious months of Betty, the beloved actress, comedienne, and surprisingly hot-hot-hot celebrity. At age 88, Betty White has a hit show-
The Complete Book of Breastfeeding is a recognized classic in its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a new fourth edition—non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it is the most
An interactive clairvoyant for the wall, brand-new The Talking Fortune Teller Calendar is a nostalgic trip to the boardwalk. For every month there's a different old-fashioned mechanical fortune teller
Puppies, puppies, and more puppies! Packed with hundreds of adorable winners of the 16th Annual Puppies of Distinction contest, 365 Puppies-A-Year is the calendar for people who just can't get enough
Take your fishing with you, every day. For the angler, Fishing is a daily planner that celebrates the flies, the fish, the meditative pleasure of spending the day at your favorite "spot." On each spre
With some 270 species, Penstemon is the largest genus endemic to North America, with examples to be found in every state in the continental U.S. Penstemons are particularly beloved by rock gardeners,
Introducing a new idea in Sudoku, and it starts with travel: Sudoku to Go! is a collection of three slim notepads, each the perfect size to stick in a pocket or bag, light enough that you wouldn't eve
Paper-folding fun every day from "Origami Swami" Margaret Van Sicklen, author of The Joy of Origami. Includes detailed instructions and illustrations for hundreds of models; the perfectly square, colo
Guaranteeing a good time, Darts! is the ingenious calendar that doubles as a dartboard for endless hours of fun. Printed on each month's spread is a dazzling, custom-designed, full-color board for a c
A lifesaver for every dad who has a lot on his plate (and what dad doesn't?), Busy Dad's Pad is the gift that lasts all year long. Marrying the fun content of a Page-A-Day calendar with a smartly desi
Glory hallelujah for Nuns Having Fun. Proclaimed the "funniest calendar of the year" by Gene Shalit and "habit-forming" by Maxim, Nuns has charmed its way into being one of our top-selling calendars.
A sophisticated gift for anglers and sportsmen, Trout of North America exhibits the fish portraits by celebrated nature artist Joseph R. Tomelleri. Vibrant and astonishingly true to life, each of thes
This is the closet of your dreams. The calendar for obsessive footwear fanatics, 365 Days of Shoes is a glamorous parade of strappy sandals, impossibly high stilettos, sleek boots, classic pumps, outr
For busy families (and what family isn't busy?), The Kitchen Organizer Calendar is a lively way to keep track of everyone's comings, goings, appointments, and activities. The calendar, which runs 17 m
Sartorialists rejoice! Passion For Fashion is an obsessive but lighthearted celebration of the glamorous, romantic, and sometimes shocking world of fashion: the clothes, the designers, the lingo, the
The calendar with gumption, Keep Calm and Carry On is inspired by the simple but powerful motivational poster that helped keep Britons' chins up during World War II. For every day, a gutsy quote, slog
365 New Words-A-Year is the perfect gift for students, crossword buffs, writers, wordsmiths, and language lovers. Every day, boost your vocabulary with a smart new word-including definition, pronuncia
So many dogs, each one cuter than the last! Packed with hundreds of adorable winners of the 2010 Dog Calendar Contest, 365 Dogs is daily eye candy for the dog lover. Charmingly fluffy Chows. Plaintive
A sweet and caring gift for a favorite nurse, Just for Nurses is the scrubs-shaped calendar that delivers a daily dose of humor, advice, and inspiration that every nurse and medical technician will ap
