Collection: Adult

A collection of original cocktail and mixed drink recipes from all 50 states, just in time to celebrate America's 250th anniversary!

As the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years, this collection of themed cocktail recipes is the perfect way to commemorate the freedom and independence of the United States and enjoy a delicious drink. The recipes include not just a traditional Hurricane for Louisiana or Kentucky Mule for Kentucky, but also several contemporary, fresh, and exciting celebratory cocktails and mixed drinks inspired by America. Each drink celebrates the unique mixology spirit of its state. With accessible ingredients and various refreshing flavors, Bar Spangled Banner is the ideal guide to satisfying, liberated libations.

COCKTAIL FOR EVERY STATE: Includes cocktail and mixed drink recipes inspired by each of the 50 states; the ultimate "bar crawl" that you can complete right at home

FUN FACTS & VIBRANT PHOTOGRAPHY: This book also includes fun and unique facts about each of the 50 states, along with vibrant photography of each featured drink for reference to make creating at home a breeze

CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate America's 250th anniversary in the best way--with classic and modern drinks, and a rockin' party!

Celebrating the nostalgic romance and timeless appeal of today's summer house, curated by the editor of Boston Home.

Summer house: two words that evoke a sense of nostalgia, a touch of romance, a sigh of relaxation. The screen door open to the breeze off the lake. Sunbeams crossing a cheerfully painted wooden floor. A simple coverlet on a wood-framed bed, with views of the sea beyond. Mismatched porcelain piled high on open shelves in the kitchen. These houses are places of respite, where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living are blurred, where their inhabitants can step away from the complexities and frenetic pace of daily existence, if only for a few days. They are havens where memories are made.

This book captures all there is to love about these seasonal treasures, showcasing a dozen iconic summer houses in the Northeast. The homes range in style, vintage, and location. Some are rustic and secluded, while others are streamlined and modern. Some burst with color or collections and others nod to a time gone by. Each one connects with the landscape in a distinct way. Some of the homes belong to designers; some are family escapes. They include Sister Parish's family retreat in Islesboro, Maine; designer Ken Fulk's Provincetown escape; and the modern farmhouse of Ashe Leandro's Ariel Ashe on Martha's Vineyard.

The renowned and award-winning landscape designer presents a four-season exploration of her own home, the beloved historic Pepperidge Farm estate in Connecticut, which she has tended and developed lovingly over thirty years, gradually developing various garden rooms with plenty of details to inspire home gardeners.

The eminent and much-awarded designer is well-known and respected for her high-end, poetic gardens that are contemporary yet full of elegant softness inspired by quintessential English gardens--perfect for today's lifestyles and a lovely way to update and complement a historic house. Here, she fully explores her own twenty-acre garden, which she has developed and cared for meticulously over decades--the historic Pepperidge Farm estate in Fairfield, Connecticut--breaking down her design process by touring the garden in sections and adding thematic essays full of a career's worth of tips and tricks so all home gardeners can adapt elements of her approach themselves, including the following: form and structure, color, ornament, incorporating history, layering plantings, creating meadows, cultivating an orchard, planning a perennial garden, creating a pool garden, incorporating edibles and vegetables, making a garden appealing to wildlife, and planning for seasonality (winter structure and interest).

Herman believes that a great garden is laid out to create a series of changing experiences. She guides the reader through the importance of sound, through rustling of leaves or moving water, scent from fragrant shrubs, the touch of a soft, velvety perennial, and many other seasonal and intimate moments, all to enhance the sensual experience of spending time in nature, in one's own garden.

A captivating exploration of Mexican architecture, from iconic homes by legendary masters to new groundbreaking work shaping the future of design.

Mexico has long been a wellspring of inspiration for designers, with its rich architectural heritage shaping both national and international discourse. Visionary architects featured in this book such as Agustín Hernández Navarro, Luis Barragán, Ricardo Legorreta, and Javier Senosiain have left an indelible mark on modern architecture, as can be seen in the groundbreaking recent works that are also showcased in these pages.

In this lavishly illustrated volume, Christiansen explores Mexico's architectural diversity, presenting homes that embody a profound sense of place through exceptional design. From organic dwellings that merge seamlessly with rural landscapes to bold urban structures that challenge conventions of form and space, to sculptural seaside sanctuaries that rise like temples from the sand, each project offers a unique perspective on the country's evolving design language.

Profiling both established masters and emerging talents, this book highlights the fearless innovation and artistry that define Mexican architecture. These visionaries have pushed the boundaries of convention, transforming spaces into works of art that transcend mere functionality. Through their bold experimentation and creative mastery, they shape the future of design while paying homage to Mexico's rich traditions, skilled artisans, and cultural heritage. An essential resource for design aficionados, this volume is an inspiring testament to Mexico's enduring influence on the world of architecture.

This beautifully photographed guide celebrates the endless possibilities of the vegetable patch and shows that edible gardening can be both productive and stunning to behold.

International gardening and cooking expert Sarah Raven shares her wealth of knowledge about how to have a bountiful--and beautiful--kitchen garden. With the belief that we should all grow more of what we eat, she imparts her experience on making the most of any outdoor space along with sage advice about the best things to grow and harvest easily and efficiently along with their culinary uses. The varieties highlighted are accessible, but Sarah also includes many flavorful heirlooms as well as rarities difficult to find in markets.

Being connected to the food on our plate and to the landscape around us has never been more important, and everything Sarah does is strictly organic. She focuses on growing the freshest, healthiest, and tastiest produce without resorting to artificial inputs or chemicals.

Although the book is primarily focused on edibles, Sarah includes flowers (some edible too) because they attract pollinators and beneficial insects while beautifying the vegetable patch. Solid, practical advice is mixed with inspirational ideas, and aspirational photos of Sarah's own showstopping garden are sure to inspire any home gardener.

The first publication of Casa Kahlo, Frida Kahlo's private Mexico City family home and personal sanctuary, and its collections of her art, clothing, jewelry, and treasured keepsakes, the house has been opened to visitors for the first time in nearly 100 years.

Curated and written by her great-nieces, who lived in the house throughout their lives, this book offers an unparalleled glimpse into Frida Kahlo, opening a new perspective into this iconic artist's family home and refuge. Casa Kahlo was more than a second home--it was a place where Frida could truly be herself away from the house she shared with her husband, the artist Diego Rivera. At Casa Kahlo--surrounded by her artistic family and the vibrant Indigenous culture she immersed herself in--she spent time with her closest confidantes (her sisters), her friends, and her lovers. The house also served as an additional studio space for Kahlo where she taught art classes to a legion of loyal students who referred to themselves as Los Fridos.

Remarkably, Casa Kahlo has been occupied by Frida's family since they bought the house in 1930. Meticulously documenting the interiors, this book features a rich array of personal items and never-before-published letters and postcards to her sisters, her mother, and her most beloved niece Isolda. Hundreds of personal items offer an intimate view into her artistic environment and personal life: from her early drawings and paintings (including the first painting she showed Rivera at eighteen years old) to later drawings; her distinctive jewelry and clothing; key documents, including her birth and marriage certificates; artworks; and keepsakes ranging from dolls to her taxidermy butterfly collection.

Written by her closest family members, the book presents a very fresh and deeply personal perspective on the artist's life, enriched by their unique connection to her legacy.

A provocative look at the secret society that has controlled St. Louis for over a century, revealing how shadowy elites organize themselves against working-class power.

Every December in downtown St. Louis, the city's upper crust attend a garish costume party that doubles as a debutante's ball. The daughters of high society are paraded to the throne of a cloaked monarchical figure, and bow to the Veiled Prophet of Khorassan. At first glance, the event seems outdated and clownish, but in truth the Veiled Prophet Society has functioned as an exclusive club for the "city fathers," where solidarity is built between wealthy men who head major U.S. corporations, banks, and control whole industries. At the Veiled Prophet's Ball, these titans of capital come together to crown one of their daughters the Queen of Love and Beauty, and celebrate the breaking of strikes, the sabotage of protests, and the enforcement of racial hierarchies.

Devin Thomas O'Shea's The Veiled Prophet is the definitive history of the Veiled Prophet Society in all its violence and pageantry, offering a colorful alternate history of the United States through the lens of the Midwestern elite. O'Shea follows the Veiled Prophet Society from its origins in the wake of the 1877 general strike, through the 1904 World's Fair, to the height of the Prophet's--and St. Louis's--influence during the Cold War. The Veiled Prophet examines the unexpected ways this secret society has shaped the course of history, from the CIA to the Vietnam War to the assassination of Martin Luther King.

Yet the power wielded by the Veiled Prophet has not gone uncontested. Since the Gilded Age, the Prophet has faced resistance from orphans armed with pea-shooters, Communist Party organizers during the Depression, Civil Rights icons, and renegade debutantes. The Ferguson uprising of 2014 was only the most recent challenge to the Prophet's influence.

As the fight for the soul and streets of St. Louis intensifies, it's more critical than ever that we expose the sordid history of these powerful, masked figures and their control over our democracy.

A delightful, warmhearted book about home and nesting perfect for bird lovers, naturalists, and anyone charmed by the coziness of a snug nest.

This book is meticulously designed as a large-format visual portfolio of the world's most distinctive birds, whose nesting behavior and natural beauty are celebrated in beautifully detailed graphite and watercolor illustrations--all based on actual field studies. The exquisitely detailed bird, nest, and egg portraits are framed by details that include building techniques, materials, egg characteristics (shapes, colors, and number in a clutch), hatchlings and chicks, and parenting behaviors.

Nowhere is avian ingenuity more beautifully expressed than in the construction of nests. The book is organized into chapters based on species' nesting techniques: South America's crested oropendola, whose intricate, pendulous, sphere-like nests hang in trees like holiday ornaments; Arizona's ferruginous pygmy owl, whose nests are hidden in vicious yet protective thorns and bristles of giant saguaro cacti; and peregrine falcons, who scrape out a shallow depression called an eyrie in the sides of cliffs or--in urban settings--ledges on skyscrapers.

This beautiful book celebrates the very idea of making a warm, cozy home. It is also a timely reminder of the diversity, beauty, and ingenuity of the avian world.

Experience 200 of the world's best hikes and walks in this gorgeous coffee table book filled with breathtaking photography, 50 itineraries, maps, insider tips, and much more!

Discover a carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of England's Thames Valley, there is something for everyone.

Fifty itineraries cover a range of sights sure to appeal to a diverse audience: pastoral countrysides, dramatic mountain views, soothing seaside panoramas, and historical landscapes such as famous battle sites or medieval pilgrimage routes. Expert descriptions include facts and trivia only locals would know and call out special not-to-be-missed features. Some routes are easy and take a few hours, while others might require a few days to complete.

Each itinerary includes 3-5 additional similar or related routes. Sample entries include New England's Franconia Ridge Loop, Washington's Mount Rainier Trail, the pilgrimage route of Saint Francis in Italy, and Mont Blanc, where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet.

Filled with gorgeous photography, maps, detailed terrain and route guides, and more, this hiking coffee table book is the perfect gift for hikers, outdoorsmen, and bucket list travelers!

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2026

A deeply moving, continuously surprising meditation on loss, time, psychology, and numerology in this genre-defying blend of memoir, poetry, and history from Grief Girl author Erin Vincent.

When Erin Vincent was fourteen years old, both of her parents were killed in a traffic accident. Almost forty years later, the number 14 began haunting Erin, appearing everywhere--in the books she was reading, in films, TV shows, and on the news.
The repetition felt significant, so Erin began to explore the number beyond her personal understanding. The result is Fourteen Ways of Looking, a memoir of magisterial fractals and a profound reflection on grief, memory, the creative process, and the patterns and symbols all around us.

With today's market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn't just nice to have anymore--it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.

The biggest epidemic plaguing businesses today is the failure to solve issues quickly and permanently. Most companies get stuck in endless meetings that rehash the same problems without resolution, creating a culture of frustration and stagnation.

Issues reveals the cure: a proven system used by tens of thousands of businesses to remove friction, fast-track growth, and ignite greatness. Authors Mark O'Donnell, Sue Hawkes, and Jill Young show you how to revolutionize your organization by:

• Mastering two essential tools to systematically tackle any business challenge, idea, opportunity, or obstacle
• Building a high-trust culture and understanding how to create psychological safety where teams can openly debate and challenge ideas without taking things personally, leading to better decisions
• Getting to the root of problems fast and solving what's really causing friction instead of just treating the symptoms
• Transforming meeting culture to turn boring, circular meetings into productive 90-minute meetings that consistently solve 5-15 issues per week
• Empowering every team member to be a problem-solving expert, creating leaders at every level

Built on the foundation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), this methodology has helped leadership teams find quick solutions to every problem that arises. You'll learn to build a culture of openness and honest accountability, where teams attack problems together instead of hiding from them.

Stop letting the same issues drain your energy and profits. Great companies solve issues as they arise and make them disappear forever, and this book shows you exactly how to become one of them. Your path from chaos to clarity starts here.

Positioning Alice Neel as a champion of civil rights, this book explores how her paintings convey her humanist politics and capture the humanity, strength, and vulnerability of her subjects

"One of the most ambitious and thorough collections of Neel's work to date."--Allison Schaller, Vanity Fair

"For me, people come first," Alice Neel (1900-1984) declared in 1950. "I have tried to assert the dignity and eternal importance of the human being." This ambitious publication surveys Neel's nearly 70-year career through the lens of her radical humanism. Remarkable portraits of victims of the Great Depression, fellow residents of Spanish Harlem, leaders of political organizations, queer artists, visibly pregnant women, and members of New York's global diaspora reveal that Neel viewed humanism as both a political and philosophical ideal. In addition to these paintings of famous and unknown sitters, the more than 100 works highlighted include Neel's emotionally charged cityscapes and still lifes as well as the artist's erotic pastels and watercolors. Essays tackle Neel's portrayal of LGBTQ subjects; her unique aesthetic language, which merged abstraction and figuration; and her commitment to progressive politics, civil rights, feminism, and racial diversity. The authors also explore Neel's highly personal preoccupations with death, illness, and motherhood while reasserting her place in the broader cultural history of the 20th century.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press

Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(March 22-August 1, 2021)

Guggenheim, Bilbao
(September 17, 2021-January 30, 2022)

de Young Museum, San Francisco
(March 12-July 10, 2022)

A Love Letter to Nature--and a Wake-Up Call for the Future

Step into a world of wonder and warning with The Book of Disappearing Plants, a breathtaking journey through the vanishing green corners of our planet. This beautifully illustrated and powerfully written book invites young readers to discover the incredible stories of 30 plants that once thrived--and the urgent reasons they're fading away.

This book reveals the silent disappearance of plant species due to climate change, deforestation, and urban expansion. But it's not just a story of loss--it's a call to action. With every page, kids will learn how they can become protectors of the planet and champions of conservation.

• A Powerful Environmental Message: Sparks curiosity and compassion for the natural world while teaching kids about real-world ecological issues.


• Eye-Opening and Empowering: Helps children see plants not just as background, but as vital, beautiful, and endangered life forms.
• Presents 30 Unique Plants: Arranged chronologically by the date they disappeared, this book describes 30 plants that have become extinct in the wild.


• STEM-Infused Learning: Introduces young readers to botany, ecosystems, and environmental science through engaging facts and real-world connections.
• Encourages Independent Learning: Includes web resources and suggested reading materials for continued education about endangered plant species and the natural world.
• Career Exploration: Lists 10 disciplines that focus specifically on plants, including agronomy, ecology, ethnobotany, phycology, phytopathology, phytology, mycology, forestry, horticulture, and paleobotany.


• Perfect for Classrooms and Eco-Conscious Families: A must-have for Earth Day, science classes, or any young nature lover's bookshelf.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.

This publication explores the rich intersections of portraiture and fashion in the art of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age and a continued inspiration today.

Gainsborough, whose importance was akin to that of later society artist John Singer Sargent, made hundreds of portraits, becoming one of the leaders of the fledging British School of artists. Very much a part of the social dynamic of the time, portraiture is described as a "means by which artists and their subjects could reinforce, resist, or break rules of social order." The engrossing text examines how fashion was understood, often in complex ways, in Gainsborough's time; how the artist would sometimes revisit a portrait to update a style; and how the documentation of both sitter and garment can be deciphered centuries after the creation of a work. Entries are provided on each of the twenty-five works in the exhibition that the catalogue accompanies.

The book explores how and why Gainsborough and his sitters chose the trappings in which they would be immortalized in paint. From dukes and duchesses to the once-enslaved Ignatius Sancho, Gainsborough captured the essence of his contemporaries. A century after Gainsborough's death, his portraits experienced renewed popularity among wealthy American collectors such as the Fricks, Vanderbilts, and Huntingtons, who coveted his works for their private collections. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Gainsborough's oeuvre and his time, and is an invaluable resource for understanding the longstanding appeal of eighteenth-century art.

A Fairy Tale Flip Like You've Never Seen!

When Minimoni and her friends are asked to perform a traditional play--with a brave knight, a scared princess, and a scary dragon--they have a very different idea. Why follow the old script when you can create your own epic adventure? Get ready for a show full of surprises, giggles, and imagination!

A bold, hilarious, and empowering picture book that turns classic fairy tales upside down! From the beloved Minimoni series, this story is perfect for kids ages 3-6 who love creativity, friendship, and a good laugh.

Available in both English and Spanish editions!

• A Fresh Take on Classic Tales - Say goodbye to outdated roles! Minimoni and her friends rewrite the story with courage, creativity, and teamwork.


• Vibrant, Expressive Illustrations - Bursting with color and personality, Rocío Bonilla's artwork brings every scene to life.


• Empowering for Young Readers - Encourages kids to challenge stereotypes, think independently, and embrace their unique voices.


• Trusted Minimoni Series - Loved by parents, teachers, and kids around the world for its heart, humor, and imagination.


• Perfect Gift for Ages 3-6 - Ideal for storytime, classroom reading, or as a birthday or holiday gift for curious little minds.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.

¡Un giro de cuento de hadas como nunca lo has visto!

Cuando a Minimoni y sus amigos les piden representar una obra de teatro tradicional--un clásico de esos en los que un caballero valiente, muy valiente, salva a una princesa indefensa (y muy asustada) de un dragón malo, muy malo--ellos tienen una idea muy diferente de cómo debería ser la representación. ¿Por qué seguir el viejo guion cuando puedes crear tu propia aventura épica? ¡Prepárate para un espectáculo lleno de sorpresas, carcajadas e imaginación!

Un álbum ilustrado audaz, divertidísimo y empoderador que le da la vuelta a los cuentos de hadas clásicos. De la querida serie de Minimoni, esta historia es perfecta para niños y niñas de 3 a 6 años que aman la creatividad, la amistad y una buena risa.

¡Disponible en ediciones en inglés y español!

• Una nueva vista a los cuentos clásicos - ¡Di adiós a los roles anticuados! Minimoni y sus amigos reescriben la historia con valentía, creatividad y trabajo en equipo.


• Ilustraciones vibrantes y expresivas - Llenas de color y personalidad, las ilustraciones de Rocío Bonilla dan vida a cada escena.


• Empoderador para pequeños lectores - Anima a los niños a desafiar estereotipos, pensar por sí mismos y expresar su voz que es única.


• Serie Minimoni da confianza - Amada por padres, maestros y niños de todo el mundo por su corazón, humor e imaginación.


• Regalo perfecto para edades de 3 a 6 años - Ideal para la hora del cuento, la lectura en el aula o como regalo de cumpleaños o navidad para mentes curiosas.

Desde hace más de 75 años, Albatros Media crea libros infantiles originales e innovadores que combinan lo lúdico con lo educativo, despertando la curiosidad y el deseo de aprender en los más pequeños. Ofrecemos libros infantiles de la más alta calidad: libros de actividades, álbumes ilustrados, libros pop-up, libros de no ficción y cuentos de hadas.

A Fairy Tale Flip Like You've Never Seen!

When Minimoni and her friends are asked to perform a traditional play--with a brave knight, a scared princess, and a scary dragon--they have a very different idea. Why follow the old script when you can create your own epic adventure? Get ready for a show full of surprises, giggles, and imagination!

A bold, hilarious, and empowering picture book that turns classic fairy tales upside down! From the beloved Minimoni series, this story is perfect for kids ages 3-6 who love creativity, friendship, and a good laugh.

Available in both English and Spanish editions!

• A Fresh Take on Classic Tales - Say goodbye to outdated roles! Minimoni and her friends rewrite the story with courage, creativity, and teamwork.
• Vibrant, Expressive Illustrations - Bursting with color and personality, Rocío Bonilla's artwork brings every scene to life.
• Empowering for Young Readers - Encourages kids to challenge stereotypes, think independently, and embrace their unique voices.
• Trusted Minimoni Series - Loved by parents, teachers, and kids around the world for its heart, humor, and imagination.
• Perfect Gift for Ages 3-6 - Ideal for storytime, classroom reading, or as a birthday or holiday gift for curious little minds.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.