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Monarch Butterfly (New & Updated)
Introduce young readers to the fascinating process of how catepillars become butterflies. Follow the transformation from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis. With detailed, bright watercolors, Gail Gibbons illustrates the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage, as it grows, changes, and takes flight. With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, Monarch Butterfly introduces key concepts of insect anatomy and behavior. And of course, the unique migration of the monarch-- which can range up to four thousand miles-- is covered, with descriptions of how the insects travel, and how people in their path celebrate the occasion. This classic look at butterflies also includes directions on raising your own monarch at home, and a page of fun facts about these colorful butterflies. -
Tiny Pep Talks for Teachers: Bite-Size Encouragement for the Classroom
Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for all the tiny heroic acts that teachers perform every day. Teachers are constantly handing out reassurance, support, and inspiration. But who's boosting them through their everyday challenges--like waking a sleeping student, paying for supplies out of pocket, or fighting with the copy machine again? Frankly, sometimes an apple isn't enough! Comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden are here to give teachers their due, with a hilarious compendium of over 75 pep talks for all the mundane struggles of the classroom. Let them cheerlead the beloved teachers in your life through those tough times at work:- You don't get the students' references and now you feel old!
- Someone microwaved something gross in the teacher's lounge!
- A parent has strong opinions about their kid's grade!
- It's 9 p.m. and you still haven't planned tomorrow's lesson!
- Oops! You looked at your paycheck!
- And more low-stakes but all-consuming situations inside and outside of school!
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Barefoot Belly Time: Look at the City
Get ready for a big city adventure with the interactive Barefoot Belly Time format!
Look at the cars! Look at the buildings! There are so many things to see in the busy city. High-contrast illustrations in this sturdy format are a delight for babies' developing eyes, keeping them engaged for tummy time fun. Plus, unfold the double-sided accordion pages to find a mirror at the end!
- Simple, repeating phrases help build a baby's vocabulary
- Helps babies develop strong muscles and coordination
- High-contrast black-and-white illustrations, plus a chic splash of color, are perfect for an infant's vision development
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Gourmand's Mushroom. a Collection of Stories and Recipes
The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes is a feast of content on the most mysterious, influential, and quietly radical ingredients on Earth. Revered as food, medicine, sacrament, and symbol, mushrooms appear suddenly and vanish just as fast, leaving an unmistakable cultural and culinary aftertaste.
This richly layered collection brings together The Gourmand's signature blend of culinary craft and cultural inquiry. Paired with photography that celebrates mycological marvels as sculpture, pattern, and form, readers will enjoy essays ranging from ancient folklore and toxicology to avant-garde art, architecture, fashion, film, and space travel. Encounter Bosch and Beatrix Potter, María Sabina and the CIA, Yayoi Kusama, and Takashi Murakami. Savor cartoon mushrooms, fairy rings, death caps, fly agaric, and the enduring allure of the enchanted lingzhi. Trace fungi's strange power to inspire devotion, fear, obsession, and delight.
Alongside the texts is an expansive collection or original recipes, celebrating mushrooms all their earthy, umami-rich glory. From delicate Cantonese stuffed mushrooms and crisp tempura to pierogi, risotto, ramen-adjacent relishes, wild mushroom ravioli, classic duxelles, and good old-fashioned mushroom ketchup.
The volume is introduced with a lyrical reflection on impermanence, foraging, and culinary memory by acclaimed chef and food writer Jeremy Lee. All at once a visual feast, a fanzine and a field guide, it's an homage to fungi as fleeting marvels, cultural icons, and endlessly inventive ingredients. -
Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut
In Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit, Susan Kilrain takes readers on a gripping and inspiring journey through the trials that shaped her extraordinary career. From the relentless demands of aerospace engineering and elite flight training to her service as a US Navy test pilot, earning a place among the first women to fly the F-14 Tomcat, she charts a path marked with grit, courage, and unshakable resolve, ultimately leading to the greatest challenge of her life--becoming the youngest person to pilot a space shuttle.
Alongside her story of professional milestones, Kilrain writes candidly about the personal victories and setbacks that unfolded behind the scenes, including navigating the delicate balance between family life and one of the world's most demanding careers. Through honest reflection, she explores her confrontation with obstacles such as gender bias and institutional resistance as well as her inner battles with doubt and fear.
Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit delivers a powerful reminder that with vision, determination, and the courage to keep going, the sky is no limit--it's an invitation.
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Sold outPrince: Black, White, Color
Marking the 10th anniversary of Prince's death, Prince by Steve Parke reveals a stunning collection of exclusive photographs by the singer's own award-winning photographer and art director, Steve Parke. Prince. Visionary, multi-instrumentalist and extraordinary showman. One of the most influential and inspiring pop superstars of the 20th century. Now, Prince: Black, White, Color reveals the artist as he's never been seen before thanks to a unique and exclusive set of photographs, many published here for the first time, all captured by Prince's own trusted art director - award-winning photographer Steve Parke. These intimate photos allow readers an extremely rare glimpse of Prince at Paisley Park, at his sun-drenched house in Marbella, and at work in the studio, posing for portraits as well as moments of quiet tenderness with his first wife Mayte Garcia and their beloved dog Mia. With over 250 images, this stunning volume marks the 10th anniversary of Prince's passing by showing a side of him that was seldom if ever publicised during his lifetime. A must-have for Prince fans.Sold out -
Life Well Played: My Stories (Commemorative Edition)
The commemorative edition of the instant New York Times bestseller--now with a foreword by Jack Nicklaus!
In A Life Well Played, Palmer takes stock of the many experiences of his life, bringing new details and insights to some familiar stories and sharing new ones. This book is for Arnie's Army and all golf fans but it is more than just a golf book; Palmer had tremendous success off the course as well and is most notable for his exemplary sportsmanship and business success, while always giving back to the fans who made it all possible. Gracious, fair, and a true gentleman, "Arnie" was the gold standard of how to conduct yourself in your career, life, and relationships. Perfect for men and women of all ages, his final book offers advice and guidance, sharing personal stories of his career on the course, success in business, and the great relationships that gave meaning to his life.
"A wonderful compilation that reflects who he was as a person, as a golfer, and as someone who believed in giving back. He was a champion at each turn, and it was an honor not just knowing him and competing against him for nearly 60 years, but also being his friend." --Jack Nicklaus, from the foreword
This book is Palmer's parting gift to the world -- a treasure trove of entertaining anecdotes and timeless wisdom that readers, golfers and non-golfers alike, will celebrate and cherish. No one has won more fans around the world and no player has had a bigger impact on the sport of golf than Arnold Palmer. In fact, Palmer is considered by many to be the most important professional golfer in history, an American icon. -
Mermaids and Other Creatures of the Sea
Can you guess the fantastical creature of the sea?
From mermaids to krakens, learn about the fantastical, mythical creatures that live beneath the waves. This interactive board book features mystical riddles about each creature, and as readers guess and turn the page... tiered layers cleverly slide to reveal answers!
- Part of the Slide-and-See Fantastical Creatures series
- Interactive format keeps kids engaged while learning
- Includes fact-packed endnotes about each of the creatures featured in the book
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Earth Heroes: Twenty-Two Stories of People Saving Our World
Amid the climate crisis, can individual people create change?
With twenty-two inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference. Featuring striking illustrations by Jackie Lay and the stories of activists from around the world:-
Mohammed Rezwan, architect behind Bangladesh's pioneering floating school scheme
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Greta Thunberg, Swedish teen striking to raise awareness of climate change
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Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Australian inventors of Seabin ocean filter, which has removed plastic from more than 6 billion gallons of water
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Small Luxuries: Watches
Small Luxuries: Watches is the perfect guide and gift book for the aspiring or veteran horologist. Alongside original photography of some of the world's finest watches, veteran watch writer and collector David Von Bader walks you through the history of keeping time as well as how watches work, notable watches throughout history, how to collect watches at any price point, and much more. The book includes fresh insight into many features of affordable and aspirational watch collecting, including:- Top Watch Brands & Models - From Rolex to Omega, classic and contemporary, collection starters to the most expensive and valued watches ever built, the book features a diverse array of storied and new-school manufacturers, models, and more, explaining their origins, stories, values, and more.
- A Watch for Every Occasion - From timeless dress watches to hardworking field, military, and aviator watches, learn about the wide application of watches and timekeeping technology on land, sea, and air.
- Resources for Aspiring Horologists - The watch world is wide and growing in value, and this book explains the hows and whys for those just beginning their watch-collecting journeys.
Author David Von Bader is a trusted and reliable watch collector and seasoned watch journalist. His expertise serves as a reliable stepping stone for those just beginning their collections or for seasoned enthusiasts who wish to rediscover the world of watch collecting.Small Luxuries celebrates the artistry of the everyday objects that shape our style and stories. Each volume explores the craft, culture, and character behind these beloved obsessions, revealing how they evolve into lifelong passions. Richly illustrated and insightfully written, the series is a tribute to the makers, materials, and memories that turn familiar belongings into extraordinary icons of personal expression and style.
Also available from the series:- Small Luxuries: Vinyl
- Small Luxuries: Film Cameras
- Small Luxuries: Sneakers
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Dough: Show the Dough Who's Boss
New edition of the highly successful Dough from expert-baker Richard Bertinet on how to make the perfect dough. "Richard is a master of his craft - ultra user-friendly, it might even change the way you look at bread forever."
- Sunday Telegraph Breadmaking has never been more simple and do-able. Though the doughs themselves vary, the technique for making each one is identical. The beauty of it is that it takes little to no time at all to fill a bread board with Fougasses, Breadsticks, Moroccan rolls or Poppy Seed Stars, Sesame plaits or Cardamom and Prune bread, and no one will guess that they are all part of the same 'family'. Richard Bertinet has been teaching bread making for several years and with his refreshing and easy approach you will discover how to 'work' the dough, get a feel for essential techniques, and have the confidence to experiment with your own ideas. Most of the breads in Dough take less than 1 hour to bake and there are suggestions on how to make the dough in advance ready for a wide range of sweet and savory bakes - all in the knowledge that you're being guided by a master of the craft. This new edition with redesigned cover and interiors features a handful of new recipes. -
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