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A delightful visual compendium and very nearly a substitute for good common sense, How To is the silly and seriously useful guide to mastering the miscellany of modern life. Packed in this chunky little volume are hundreds of instructional diagrams, culled from vintage how-to books, manuals, and product...

Collecting the vast accumulated wisdom of two of the world's great cheesemakers, Cowgirl Creamery Cooks is one of those rare books that immediately asserts itself as an indispensible addition to the food lover's library. That's because Cowgirl Creamery Cooks is many things. It's an engrossing read...

Sometimes a book comes out of a restaurant kitchen that speaks with such simplicity, wisdom, and surprise, that it inspires home cooks to rethink their approach to cooking. Ducksoup is one of these rare books. More than 130 recipes feature seasonal produce, meats, fishes, and cheeses elevated by achievable...

Mark Twain's legendary insight and wit shine throughout this new selection of his writings, the first to focus on California. As a young man, the celebrated author of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and other classics spent the mid-1860s in California. In this collection of essays, newspaper articles,...

From the creators of Happiness Is . . . (more than 125,000 copies in print!) comes a smile-worthy gift book to show dads how much we care—on Mother's Day, their birthday, or any other day of the year. Each book features 200 reasons to treasure those only-with-Mom moments, from getting much-needed...

From the creators of Happiness Is . . . (more than 125,000 copies in print!) comes a smile-worthy gift book to show dads how much we care—on Father's Day, their birthday, or any other day of the year. Each book features 200 reasons to treasure those only-with-Dad moments, from getting much-needed...

The follow-up to The Little Book of Saints, this treasure of a book is an ode to angels in their many forms. The stories of angels as divine messengers, faithful guardians, and mystical celestial beings offer readers inspiration and comfort. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals...

Each volume in the Mini Bar series is filled with more than 50 traditional and original recipes that pack a punch. Rum lovers will break out the little umbrellas for Mittie's innovative Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri and Colada Nueva. Each title in this series describes the history and distinct characteristics...

It's hard to wait for mama to come home. But this fun book, with its humorous illustrations and a lively text are sure to make the time fly by.

In this deceptively simple storybook from award-winning author-illustrator Lizi Boyd, readers will delight in following a note's unexpected journey and encountering a cast of charming characters along the way. The spare text is filled with the kind of repetition and rhythm that make for a captivating...

Wake up and smell the stinking rose—with more than 65 delicious ways to celebrate glorious garlic. Sara Perry shares her favorite recipes for everything from classic Caesar Salad to tangy Beef Tenderloin with Port Garlic Sauce to flagrantly daring Nervy, Heavenly Garlic Ice Cream. With its powerful...

Starz American Gods — looking behind the scenes Neil Gaiman's American Gods: The bestselling and most beloved novel, American Gods, is now a critically acclaimed Starz television series. In this official companion to the series, Gaiman fans will see behind the scenes of this compelling, surreal...

Small changes can make a big impact on creating a healthy, happy family. In 52 Small Changes for the Family, bestselling author Brett Blumenthal teams up with family health practitioner Danielle Shea Tan to reveal how to build a foundation of health and happiness in the family. The idea is...

Over the course of a century, the Boeing Company has grown from a small outfit operating out of a converted boathouse—producing a single pontoon plane made from canvas and wood—into the world's largest aerospace company. The thrilling story of the celebrated organization is one filled with ambition,...