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Deliciously interesting,tasty morsels of cultural history combined with luscious photographs will leave readers hungry for more. "Every kind of food has its story." Acclaimed photographer Ken R

Material culture, the "stuff" of everyday life is deeply entwined with cultural values and the politics of identity. Material culture is widely studied across different disciplines and represents some

In this fascinating guide to all things faerie, author Cassandra Eason explores the world of the wee folk, including the history and lore of the fey—spirits of earth, air, fire, and water—as well as g

In this new collection of essays, United States Poet Laureate Charles Simic delves into the lives and work of poets, novelists, artists and playwrights, beginning with his own experiences before turn

A beautiful paperback edition of the popular What Can You Spot books. Combining In the Wild and Things that Go, this fun see and say book is full of things to spot, name and learn. Packed with animals

Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocket knife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment… and you do

A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young childrenThis write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple artwork and activities themed around vehicles. Each page is full of things to spot, draw and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

In Father's First Steps, pediatricians Robert and James Sears discuss 25 important aspects of new fatherhood, including supporting the mother during labor and beyond, bonding with baby, deciphering ba

With more than a half century of Twins history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Minnesota fan should know. It contains crucial information such as import

Inspiring and achievable projects, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, to transform the dull, the discarded and the down-at-heel into something really out of the ordinaryInternational desig

With extensive backstories and comic lore, this lively, detailed book explores the characters, storylines, and facts every Avengers fan should know. This guide covers the history of how the group went

It is possible to have an overwhelmingly busy life and job and still be productive. Organization and modification of major work habits can turn people into high-performing professionals with control

Our modern society is flooded with all sorts of devices: TV sets, automobiles, microwaves, mobile phones. How are all these things affecting us? How can their role in our lives be understood?

Toddlers will learn all about things that go in this vrooming, zooming sticker activity book. With 80 pages of activities and over 200 photographic stickers, this bumper things that go activity book w

Ships in November 2011. Watch the DIY series Million Dollar Contractor with Stephen Fanuka. In What’s a Homeowner to Do?, Stephen Fanuka and Edward Lewine explain the basics of home repair and maint

A new edition of the best-selling guide shares easy-to-implement strategies for making a difference for the environment, in a reference written in conjunction with the author's teenage children that i

This charming book includes 11 drawing lessons, an engaging story, "reward" stickers, and a flip-down paper pad with drawing prompts. Things Girls Love features the story of Dotty, a little ladybug th

My First Build and Play encourages learning through play! With a chunky, shaped board book, a spectacular 24-piece slot-together model and four vehicle play pieces, little ones will enjoy hours of int

All Oilers fans have marveled at highlights of The Great One, and have felt that excitement coming back to Oil Country with phenom Connor McDavid. But only real fans can immediately recall Ryan Smyth&

Bestselling author and Irish TV chef Rachel Allen is back with a deliciously tempting collection of treats! We all need to treat ourselves from time to time. Whether it’s a showstopping dessert to imp

Newly updated with stories from people who have turned to this life-altering book in their time of need, this motivational teaching about what really matters reminds us how we can honor each relations

What happens when a government begins a major foreign policy commitment and then later receives new information that it is failing? The question of how to deal with adverse feedback to high-stakes for

This guide is the ultimate resource for true fans of the BYU Cougars. Whether you were there for the 1984 championship season or cheered along with Jimmermania, these are the 100 things every fan need

Grilled cheese is the most perfect food in the world. And paired with the right beer there is nothing finer! In your hands is a masterwork of creative collaboration between a brewer and a chef, combin

See the events ofStranger Thingsfrom all new perspectives with this comics collection of weird tales from Hawkins, Indiana—a small town that keeps getting stranger.There are two sides to every story. This anthology series tells the stories behind iconicStranger Thingsmoments from unexpected perspectives, revealing new insights into the hit Netflix series!Learn about Mr. Clarke’s harrowing encounter with Dart the demodog at the Hawkins drive-in theater. Witness the horror of the Upside Down as seen by Will Byers, the local “Zombie Boy.” Discover how killer KGB agent Grigori got from the mean streets of post-war Russia to the mild-mannered American Midwest. And behold the ill-fated experiment, and ensuing carnage, that started it all through the Demogorgon’s eyes (or lack thereof)!Join Eisner-nominated andNew York Timesbestselling author Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Li’l Gotham, Secret Hero Society) and a quartet of acclaimed artists, including Sunando C, Bradley Clayton, Mack Chater, and Vin

Most Los Angeles Lakers fans have taken in a game or two at the Staples Center, have seen highlights of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, or remember the epic battles with the Celtics in the 1980

Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a

Most Denver Broncos fans have attended a game at Mile High, seen highlights of a young Floyd Little, and remember where they were when the team won back-to-back Super Bowls with John Elway under cente

What is alive beyond our own planet? What are the conditions for living plants and animals that could exist in outer space? Take off on a journey in search of life beyond Earth with the latest inform

"Our lives are so filled with junk from the past-from dried up tubes of glue to old grudges-that it's a wonder we can get up in the morning," exclaims motivator, best-selling author, columnist, and l

"Our lives are so filled with junk from the past-from dried up tubes of glue to old grudges-that it's a wonder we can get up in the morning," exclaims motivator, best-selling author, columnist, and l

A fun-packed search-and-find book from bestselling illustrator Axel SchefflerMy Search and Find Activity Book from Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, is jam-packed with animals, from on the farm and in the jungle to on safari and in the park! This fun-filled activity book has 16 super scenes to search and over 100 things to spot, as well as colouring in and puzzles too.Preschoolers can have lots of fun exploring the big scenes, finding the animals and objects, and reading the name labels in the panels. There is plenty to keep little ones busy during holidays, journeys and rainy days!Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler with Who's Says Moo?, Farm Magic Painting and In the Jungle.

Can you draw a ghoul on a bike? What about a haunted suit of armor? Or even a monster with a stomachache? There are more than a hundred weird and wonderful prompts to draw as well as more than a thous

In the later decades of the twentieth century, Africa plunged into political chaos. States failed, governments became predators, and citizens took up arms. In When Things Fell Apart, Robert H. Bates advances an exploration of state failure in Africa. In so doing, he not only plumbs the depths of the continent's late-century tragedy, but also the logic of political order, and the foundations of the state. This book covers a wide range of territory by drawing on materials from Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, and Congo. Written to be accessible to the general reader, it is nonetheless a must-read for scholars and policymakers concerned with conflict and state failure.

This guidebook for being alive—by the #1New York Timesbestselling authors and award-winning podcast hosts—is a moving exploration of the 20 essential human questions.“We circle around the same 20 Questions throughout our lives. Inside this book are those questions—and the answers that saved my life.”—Glennon DoyleEvery day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions:Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right?Each morning, she’s somehow forgotten all the answers. She wonders:I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve learned a whole lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?Her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby, are the people Glennon calls first when she’s drowning, because they are her life preservers. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby lost her beloved brother. For the first time, they were all

A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish – perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly’s lorry to Stan’s metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish – and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.*Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycle*Fact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of Northampton*The ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educate*Printed using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paper

A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish – perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly’s lorry to Stan’s metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish – and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycleFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of NorthamptonThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educatePrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paper

The surprising art of caring less and getting moreAre you stressed out, overbooked, and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself?It's time to stop giving a f

The latest research shows that as many as 1 in 88 US children now has autism, and the number keeps rising. Parents of these children become full-time researchers, always looking for the latest informa

The latest research shows that more than 1 in 50 boys in the US now has autism, and the number keeps rising. Parents of these boys become full-time researchers, always looking for the latest informati