A daily jolt of truth, enlightenment, and clarity. Adapted from the bestselling book The Little Zen Companion, this calendar opens the mind with a koan, quote, parable, sutra, or poem on every page. L
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.
Duck behind a hedge, lift the latch of an overgrown gate, follow the meandering path to wherever it leads. You just may encounter a delightful surprise: a lively jumble of greenery and bright blossoms
Sand, sun, shimmering water, and pure relaxation. Here is 365 Days of Islands offering a monthly escape to paradise. On every spread is a fabulous island destination explored in depth with dozens of l
The awkwardness. The anxiety. The sweaty palms. Ah, the joys of a blind date. But then there's the laughing about it afterward with friends, and doesn't that make it all better?A hilarious collection
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
Your Personal Pregnancy Companion A Journal and daily diary to record all those memorable moments in the making of your baby—from the test coming back positive to the first ultrasound. From t
At the Auberge Ravoux, in a tiny artists’ village twenty miles from Paris, Vincent Van Gogh found a measure of peace in his ill-starred life—and experienced an unparalleled burst of creativity, produc
The Essential Garden Maintenance Workbook takes over where Rosemary Alexander's first book leaves off. With the newly designed garden in place how do you manage the work in a garden and keep it lookin
In this book, Judy Glattstein offers a new approach to planting bulbs based on matching the plants to the garden habitats where they'll be healthiest and happiest. Where most bulbs books repeat the se
Hitting the open trail on horseback is the ultimate dream vacation for many people. And for the vast majority of established riders who do not compete or show horses, trail riding brings the greatest
Join the movement! Four million strong and counting, hip, young chicks with sticks are putting a whole new spin on knitting--while turning last fall's Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook into a s
Join the movement! Four million strong and counting, hip, young chicks with sticks are putting a whole new spin on knitting--while turning last fall's Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook into a s
For a decade--from 1973 to 1982--John Gardner was one of America's most famous writers and certainly its most flamboyantly opinionated. His 1973 novel, The Sunlight Dialogues, was on the New York Time
It really works! Lower Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man's Tetherball. Bobbing for Treats. The Hansel and Gretel: for an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped pop
Now in paperback, AMAZING GRACIE is a moving, funny, and inspirational canine rags-to-riches story. Tears will stain the pages as you read about Gracie, says USA Today. The Chicago Tribune advises, I
Thanks to Antiques Roadshow, the highest rated, long running prime-time series on PBSAr, with millions of viewers a week, we are a nation seeking fortune in our attics. And thanks to Antiques Roadsho
Pajama parties are great. And here's the book with everything a girl needs to organize the best pajama party ever. Because what is girlhood without sleepovers?A self-contained mini-kit, each Pajama Pa
One of the funniest books ever published on its subject -- Sailing, The New York Times bestseller, is back. And better than ever. A classic, Sailing, is "...quite simply the funniest book I have ever
Maxine is a bona fide phenomenon. Her likeness graces mugs, calendars, T-shirts, collectibles, and even a 2.5-foot doll. She's been hailed by the press as the "Mother Lode of laughs" (People magazine)
Designed for anyone who enjoys a good brew, The Beer Lover's Rating Guide encourages readers to discover their own favorite beers while offering an assessment of each entry on its look, smell, and ta
Introducing a ballet class in a book. Created by Lise Friedman, a passionate ballerina as a little girl who grew up to dance with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and photographed by K.C. Bailey,
Barnaby Griswold makes a terrific living from foolishness. A New York investments player who does his research eating and drinking, a joyously well-to-do man with absurd instincts for the next deal, B
In her first book of nonfiction, Julia Alvarez takes us behind the scenes and shares the lessons she's learned on her way to becoming an internationally acclaimed novelist. In 1960, when Alvarez was t
First in a trilogy, Merry Hall is the account of the restoration of a house and garden in post-war England. Though Mr. Nichols's horticultural undertaking is serious, his writing is high-spirited, rio
Bringing the world of TREES to your fingertips, FANDEX presents a foolproof field guide. Four visual keys--die-cut leaf, bark pattern, flower, nut or seed, and photo of the full tree--plus description
The first question this remarkable new tale of mayhem and misunderstanding asks is: Who is singing the Sharpshooter Blues?Is it Morgan, the teenage trick-shot artist, who stops by The William Tell gro
For every kid who really wants to know—and for every exasperated parent who simply doesn't know—here is a lively omnium-gatherum of explanations to the most frequently asked questions abo
GROW BEAUTIFUL ROSES IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS!The rose has inspired artists, writers, and composers for centuries.? Now you can join the ranks of those inspired gardeners who cultivate roses in their home g
From the author of Never Eat Anything Bigger than Your Head, Whack Your Porcupine, Tiny Footprints, and, of course, the legendary Cat, here is a Kliban doubletake-over 100 line drawings, plus the ill
From the author of the bestselling board book Barnyard Dance, a brand-new and very lively story of dancing animals This newest Boynton on Board book is destined to be a read-aloud favorite, featuring
A simple, easy-to-follow program (think I Will Teach You to Be Rich!) for organizing everything in your life―from Netflix account passwords to social media accounts to finances and funeral plans―for a
Create 10 bright and playful artworks of favorite bugs, one sticker at a time, in the new book in the series that marries the fun of coloring with the joy of stickers. For ages 5+.
Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering simple, timeless lessons. She distilled wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs in Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and shared the wisdom of the
It’s not your mother’s Piña Colada! Sophisticated, flavorful, with fresh ingredients and the perfect hit of booze, a sloshie is a high-octane slushie—the ideal summer drink that’s a far cry from the c
It just doesn’t get cuter than this. Returning after another sellout year, the teacup pigs of Pennywell Farm in Devon, UK—whose books and calendars have sold 300,000 copies—are ready
In her first work of nonfiction, Lee Smith deploys the wit, wisdom, and graceful prose for which she is beloved to conjure her childhood in the small coal town of Grundy, Virginia.For the inimitable L
The Dogist is a beautiful, funny, and inspiring tribute to the beloved dogs in our lives. Every page presents dog portraits that command our attention. Whether because of the look in a dog’s eyes, its
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
Grace Brookman's husband is missing. He wasn't kidnapped or murdered (she's fairly certain); he just seems to have run away from home. He got up one morning, and with an offhand "Gracie, I'll
