Collection: Adult

Sophie von Oertzen Williamson challenges readers to live fearlessly and embrace their unique style, proving that design can be both a bold statement of personal authenticity and jaw-droppingly elegant.

"Williamson's mastery proffers simple lessons....Still, the book has an aspirational quality.... The Art of the Clash is a striking addition to the canon of color-forward interior design."--Foreword Reviews

Art of the Clash is a testament to the power of individual expression in the realm of interior design. Guiding us through a world where the mix is magic, this captivating book reveals how the deliberate clash of elements--and the tension between them--can create spaces that are not just visually stunning but also deeply welcoming. Bringing together the worlds of interiors, art, and entertaining, this is for anyone eager to infuse their homes with personality, designers in search of bold inspiration, hosts aiming to elevate their entertaining game, and those passionate about creating welcoming, expressive spaces.

Based on the best-selling, award-winning Bible, the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Family Easter Devotional guides readers on a journey through Lent and Holy Week--from Jesus' baptism to His resurrection--helping families understand God's great love. Each week follows the stories of Jesus' life and sacrifice, creating a simple but meaningful experience leading up to Easter. Prepare the hearts of your family through the Lenten season with this gentle and engaging guide.

KEY FEATURES:
- 3 short devotionals for each week highlighting the Easter story from Jesus' baptism to
His resurrection.
- Includes Talk, Say, Pray, Remember, and Play prompts for meaningful engagement.
- Can be used in conjunction with the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids book and animated series.
- Devotions can be completed in 5-15 minutes, creating a doable family routine at breakfast, dinnertime, or bedtime in the midst of busy schedules.

Come and meet Shere Hite--the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm...

Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness?

Using original research material and sharp cultural analysis, Rosa Campbell explores Hite's complicated life and literary legacy. Campbell expands on Hite's ideas about sex -- namely, that sex is sexist -- and tracks Hite through her fraught childhood, her struggles working in the porn industry, and her eventual cancellation by the far-right Evangelical movement. All the while, Campbell holds Hite and The Hite Report to account for their own failings and absence of intersectionality.

In a post-Dobbs, post-MeToo world, this book's examination of shifting ideological movements is essential to understanding both the current feminist movement, as well as how conservative, reactionary, counter-mobilization efforts can silence even the most successful of women. Contains 8 black and white vintage photos.

A classic tale about finding the man of your dreams right under your nose.

Ex-model Zoe Fleming is now a hardworking single mom - and she wouldn't have it any other way, though she would like a tenant to share household expenses. What she gets is confirmed bachelor J. Cooper McKinnon. Coop quickly befriends her son and in no time has the reluctant Zoe charmed, too. But she has zero room in her life for a man. Could this be a recipe for disaster, or the best mistake she's ever made?

This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

With 302 of the best and most cringe-worthy dad jokes including the classics and fresh new material, this truly is the only dad joke book you'll ever need!From beery good jokes to silly sports humor, the best of the worst dad jokes are all here in one pun-filled place. With original illustrations throughout, this extensive collection is sure to make the whole family laugh. No matter how bad they are, dad jokes are always good!THE DAD JOKES BOOK TO RULE THEM ALL: They make us cringe, chuckle, and roll our eyes, but we all love a wonderfully corny dad joke. This ultimate collection's got 'em all.

GROAN-WORTHY COLLECTION: Includes such knee-slappers as "What do you call a belt made of watches? . . . A waist of time." and "A pair of jumper cables walked into a bar. The bartender said: 'I'll serve you, but don't start anything!'"

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER: Funny dad gifts don't get better than this. But this hilarious book is also great for gifting to patient moms, tolerant children, and anyone else who loves a terribly good pun or punchline.Perfect for:

• Dads, dads at heart, grandpas, uncles, coaches, and more
• Pun and dumb joke lovers
• Father's Day, birthday, or new dad gift
• Readers who enjoy humor books like Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes, Star Wars DadJokes, Dad Law, and There Are Dads Way Worse Than You

Above the forest floor, a world of wonder awaits. Tree houses have always captured our imaginations--symbols of escapism, endless youthful summers, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. But today, they've evolved beyond childhood hideaways into architectural marvels that blend sustainability and cutting-edge design. So, climb up and explore 62 elaborate tree houses from around the world, each with its own fascinating story. With no single blueprint, they take many forms--some are anchored within towering branches, others mimic the shapes of trees, some shelter in the foliage without touching a trunk. But all have the same goal: to bring us closer to nature. This beautiful collection of self-built structures and masterpieces by world-renowned architects such as Snøhetta and BIG is divided into five chapters. Discover Playful Tree Houses, where kids can push the boundaries of adventure; Hideaway Tree Houses that offer secluded retreats for writers, dreamers, and solitude-seekers; Observation Tree Houses, giving a front-row seat to the wonders of the wild; Vacation Tree Houses, where nest-level luxury makes for unforgettable escapes; and Residential Tree Houses that prove sustainable arboreal living isn't just for the birds. Whether they were designed for play, relaxation, or full-time habitation, these amazing houses fulfill a deep human longing for authenticity, tranquility, and a new perspective--challenging convention and fashioning a renewed relationship with the environment. They remind us that, while our roots must remain in the earth, our imaginations should always reach for the sky.

Introducing Adam Parrall--retired drummer, vinyl record store owner . . . and amateur sleuth!

Adam Parrall's wild days as a drummer in a rock band are far behind him. Now semi-retired and running a record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba on the mid-California coast, life is considerably calmer, with pleasant surprises such as winning a lifetime achievement award (which Adam learns, depressingly, is intended for deceased artists).

There's plenty of life left in Adam yet, though sadly the same can't be said of Righteous Brother tribute artist Barry Haddon, whose dead body is discovered by Adam outside a nightclub. Suddenly Adam discovers an exciting new hobby--sleuthing! Is a knife-wielding robber terrorizing the locals responsible for Barry's murder? As panic and confusion sweep through the town, Adam can't rule anything--or anyone--out. Unfortunately, his meddling may mean that he'll qualify for that lifetime achievement award sooner than he thought!

The first in an irresistibly charming cozy mystery series featuring a retired drummer seeking to recapture the excitement of his rock band heyday by solving crime. A page-turning must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and J.M. Hall!

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear glitter.

Frankie Grande always knew he was different. He just didn't know it was his superpower. Growing up glittery in a grayscale world, he found refuge in the fantasy realms of rainbow belts, telepathic mutants, and intergalactic girlbosses. (Looking at you, Rainbow Brite.) But behind the show tunes and sparkles was a lonely little boy fighting big, scary feelings--about identity, addiction, abandonment, and belonging.

In Supergay!, Frankie turns his hot mess history into comic-book canon, reframing every heartbreak and hard moment as part of a campy, chaotic, deeply human hero's journey. With outrageous honesty and unapologetic humor, he tells the story of how a fabulous queer nerd learned to stop hiding, start healing, and fully embrace the power of being too much.

This isn't just a memoir. It's a technicolor call to arms for anyone who's ever felt weird, othered, or alone. Because in a world that wants you to tone it down, the bravest thing you can do is turn the volume all the way up.

A witty, behind-the-scenes memoir of life as Iceland's First Lady, national bestselling author Eliza Reid's story reveals how resilience, humor, and boldness can turn unexpected challenges into extraordinary opportunities.

What if the life you didn't plan is the one where you find your voice?

In early 2016, Eliza Reid's biggest daily goals were modest but meaningful: showering without one of her four kids bursting into the bathroom, juggling clients without dropping a deadline, and growing the writers' retreat she was building from scratch. What wasn't on her bingo card? That her husband--a bookish, cardigan-wearing history professor -- would run for president of Iceland ... and seven weeks later, actually win.

Suddenly, Canadian-born Eliza was catapulted into a new life as first lady of her adopted country with the eyes of a nation watching her every move--as someone's wife. Absent an instruction manual (she googled how to curtsey before meeting the Queen of Denmark), she decided to do what she'd always done: figure it out on her own terms.

Part fish out-of-water story and part fairy tale, The First Lady Next Door takes readers from rural Ontario to Timbuktu, and from the White House to Buckingham Palace. Eliza shows how embracing authenticity in all its messiness can become our greatest strength, even when the world expects polished perfection. After all, our everyday moments are what create the road map for making the unexpected count.

Libby Cameron tells the story of her journey as a designer, from her beginnings as a protégé of famed decorator Sister Parish to a storied career that includes many awards and honors.

Libby Cameron opened Libby Cameron LLC in 1995 after spending 14 years at Parish-Hadley, Inc. in New York City, where she had become a partner in 1989. Her successful career as a designer has garnered her multiple awards and honors, including being named, several years running, by House Beautiful as one of the 100 Best Designers in the US.

In Notes from a Decorator's Life, Libby shares the secrets of her design, including incorporating color and pattern, upholstery, the art of imperfection, collaboration, and sustainability. She believes in creating rooms that provide comfort and shaping living spaces that tell a story.

Vacation is calling! Create your own island paradise with this guide to inspired tropical cocktails from well-known mixologists and the perfect snacks to pair them with.

"A simple, handy, photo-filled guide.... Reedy seems to have put the same level of thought into the mocktail recipes as she did into the alcohol-based recipes, with each one seeming like an interesting option. VERDICT A good choice for someone looking for creative, fun, rum-based tropical drink recipes."--Library Journal

Allyson Reedy's Beach Cocktails is a collection of 75 recipes for classic tiki drinks, frozen cocktails, tropical mocktails, and a bonus chapter of nibbles. The kinds of umbrella-adorned drinks that scream the vacation-in-a-glass mindset we could all use a little more of.

You'll find recipes for beach classics like mai tais, margaritas, rum punch, and painkillers, provided by iconic bars and resorts like Death & Co and the Four Seasons. Along with information about techniques, equipment, and where to source tropical ingredients, you will find easy-to-follow instructions for making infused rums and simple syrups to take your tiki game to the next level. So, what are you waiting for? It's five o'clock somewhere . . .

A portrait of people fighting for truth and accountability as they confront the environmental injustice of "forever chemicals."

Invisible and nearly indestructible, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have seeped into the blood of almost every American and permeated the natural world. These insidious chemicals now drift on global air currents, fall in rain, accumulate in soils and food webs, and can persist in ecosystems for generations. Inescapable reveals how ordinary people are tackling the toxic impacts from this sprawling class of industrial compounds--long used in consumer products, building supplies, and firefighting foam and still widely produced.

Journalist Marina Schauffler recounts how PFAS contamination in Maine, a state known for its bountiful farms, woods, and waters, has upended lives and livelihoods, endangered public health, and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Stories from homeowners, firefighters, farmers, tribal members, researchers, and elected officials reveal the staggering implications of the federal government's failure to regulate synthetic chemicals that manufacturers have known for decades were toxic. Maine is among states at the forefront of PFAS testing and regulation, but no region is immune from this chemical threat.

The poignant accounts in this book illuminate the challenge of reckoning with the far-reaching effects of PFAS and addressing the ongoing burden borne by highly affected individuals. Countless communities across the nation and world could face similar struggles as the ubiquity of PFAS contamination becomes clear. Inescapable offers a roadmap for tackling this chemical Hydra.

The first book in The Binding Chronicles, Tethered is a darkly seductive romantasy for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night, blending forbidden love, dangerous magic and a bond that defies fate.

What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince?

When Luna is sold into marriage to the vampire Prince of Darkness, she expects cruelty, not temptation. Prince Sebastian was made to obey his queen, even if that means binding himself to a mortal he doesn't want and burying every trace of the humanity he lost centuries ago. But the moment their blood mingles during the Binding Ceremony, something ancient and forbidden ignites between them.

Now bound by a magic neither understands and incapable of going more than thirty feet apart, Luna and Sebastian are trapped in each other's orbit--tethered but unwilling to surrender. As political schemes twist into betrayal and war brews on the horizon, desire becomes their greatest danger. Loving each other could cost them their crowns, their kingdoms and their lives.

Steeped in dark magic, aching passion and impossible choices, Tethered is a sweeping gothic romantasy about two enemies bound by fate and undone by love.

Explore the most exceptional moments across ten decades of World Cup football with The Greatest Moments in World Cup History, a gorgeous coffee-table book crafted for true lovers of the sport.

The World Cup truly has it all: prodigious goals, dramatic decisions, upset victories, shocking scandals, and so much more. This beautiful coffee-table book covers every moment of it in a collection of striking photos--from the very first tournament in 1930 all the way to 2022's prophetic victory for the all-time great Lionel Messi.

As football fans eagerly anticipate the iconic moments to come during the next World Cup in 2026, this book will offer a pulse-pounding window to the legendary memories of the past, such as Uruguay's 1930 coronation as inaugural host-champions, Brazil's legendary 1970 squad, 1986's Goal of the Century by Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt in 2006, and many more.

THE ICONS: The World Cup is the greatest tournament in the world's greatest sport. Find out which players and moments have stood out as legends among icons!

FROM TOTAL FOOTBALL TO JOGA BONITO: Go further into World Cup history than ever before with essential anecdotes, compelling recounts, and stunning photographs featuring the greatest national team squads and international football legends!

2026 WORLD CUP: There is no better way to get ready for 2026 than by delving into the World Cup's rich heritage and celebrating a one-of-a-kind sporting tradition.

LASTING QUALITY: This hardcover coffee-table book provides a truly deluxe experience with full-color photography of the highest caliber and a design firmly entrenched in the football tradition. Crafted with care, expect this volume to last another 22 World Cups.

An illustrated history of the ever-popular New York pickle told with amazing archival images and ephemera from the New York Historical and beyond.

The Pickled City takes a glorious deep dive into the history of the iconic brined cucumber by tracing the pickle's journey from ancient Mesopotamia to Eastern Europe to Manhattan's Lower East Side, unearthing a hidden world of family stories and economic contributions that helped shape New York's cultural, culinary, and literal foundations.

With a foreword by pickle pioneer Sandor Katz and an astonishing wealth of photographs, historical images, documents, illustrations, advertisements, and more, this unique food biography includes:

• A brief history of the pickle from 2400 BCE - 2026.
• An overview of the rise of the pickle industry in the United States, which has grown substantially in recent years.
• Profiles of immigrant families and their iconic pickle companies, including enduring brands like Katz, Heinz, Underwood, and Vlasic.
• A survey of the profusion of pickle peddlers, stands, and stores across the Lower East Side from 1850 - 1980, exploring how the pickle industry was born and survived through decades of change, with playful text and incredible archival images.
• The stories behind New York's most recognizable pickle stores and brands, including Guss' Pickles, The Pickleman, The Pickle Guys, Russ & Daughters, Katz's Deli, and Ba-Tampte.
• And much more!

Written and illustrated with warmth and humor, this culinary chronicle is perfect for anyone curious about how the pickle became such a popular snack choice, gourmet condiment, and TikTok sensation. It's for food lovers, pickle mavens, Jewish readers, New Yorkers, deli aficionados, history buffs, readers interested in gut health, bubbies around the globe, and anyone who can trace roots to the Lower East Side.

UNIQUE FOOD HISTORY: This visually stunning and deeply researched volume explores the economic, social, and culinary history of immigrant New York pickle merchants and the ancient history of the humble pickle with humor and affection.

POPULAR PICKLES: Can you guess how many views #pickles has on TikTok? More than nine billion, that's how many. Get in on the pickle craze by learning more than you ever knew there was to learn about New York City's deli staple.

AMAZING ARCHIVAL IMAGES: The hundreds of images gracing these pages--including color and black-and-white photographs, newspaper archives, family photos, maps, food art, street photography, and much more--many culled from the New York Historical, bringing the narrative to vivid life.

Perfect for:

• Food lovers and pickle enthusiasts
• Jewish history and culture buffs
• New Yorkers and visitors
• Readers interested in visual history and archival treasures