A gifty impulse buy with actual substance for literary language lovers, Shakespeare fans, students and insult aficionados alike.
Have you ever laughed and cried at the same time? Because All My Friends Are Dead is either the saddest funny book of funniest sad book you've ever read.
Bean is dismayed to learn that her sister is going to be her babysitter. That's not fair! But with help from Ivy, mischeif and mayem ensue, begging the question: Who is really in charge.
Ivy and Bean decide they are going to be the best kids in town. They are going to be nice, they are going to be sweet, they're going to be kind and generous and pure of heart but as usual, they end up in trouble.
This book is presented in three chapters, exploring Bao, Dessert, and Snacks. In the Bao chapter, readers will learn the fundamentals of baked, steamed, fried, or laminated buns and breads, from golden curry-filled donuts to pork floss and scallion focaccia. The Dessert chapter twists classics: mango Yakult tres leches cake, chocolate fudge mochi gateau basque, and pandan key lime pie. And in the final chapter, Snacks, find savory and sweet treats, from fig and marizpan mooncakes to cheesy ramen popcorn to homemade Pocky.
Travel from the coast of Japan to the beaches of Mexico, from New York City to the desert of Utah, and discover how a professional planner designs exquisite celebrations inspired by the world's most stunning destinations. In these pages, renowned event planner Alison Hotchkiss reveals the process of choosing the color palette, flowers, paper goods, textiles, menus, music, and other travel-inspired details to create memorable parties with a sense of place. Helpful tips and how-tos for designing your own bespoke wedding and events are woven throughout
Whether your ghastlycrumb tiny is a ball of darkness like you or a little ray of sunshine, there's something here for every alternative parent. Because being a goth parent is about more than just Victorian accessories and black clothing-it's about acceptance, love, and always being yourself. And also black clothing.
Our world is a strange place. This hauntingly illustrated book peers into the dark spaces that lie somewhere between belief and imagination, and into the weird stories we tell to make sense of where and who we are. Here are tales of vengeful ghosts, bloodthirsty monsters, internet-conjured nightmares, lost souls, cryptid curiosities, demons, aliens, the undead, and the inexplicable.
In Traer Scott's new book, the perfect gift for cat lovers everywhere, readers get to learn about courageous cats and kittens, and their heartwarming rescue success stories. From Forrest, a majestic Maine Coon cat who was picked up as a 12-week-old stray with two deformed back legs but after finding the perfect home now goes kayaking and camping with his family to Linus, a severely malnourished kitten weighing less than one ounce and given no chance of survival and who after months of careful foster care grew to be a healthy and beloved pet
Whether you prefer chocolate, peanut butter, or fruit-studded goodness, these baking projects are perfect for after-school snacks, bake sales, lunch boxes, tea time, or that mid-afternoon lull. Nothing celebrates a productive morning or says "You deserve a treat!" more than one of these lovely baked goods.
Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim communities across time and throughout the world, but this is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to these beguiling creatures.
An irresistible treat for young bookworms and bibliophiles everywhere! Bursting with dozens of crafts, games, stickers, and other goodies, this is the perfect birthday gift, travel companion, and boredom buster for kids who have already read every book on their shelf (twice!) and still hunger for more. From drawing prompts and coloring pages to 3D paper crafts, Jane Mount has devised a treasure trove of book-themed activities sure to keep young readers gleefully occupied until their next trip to the library
A love letter to the small shop, and shop owners everywhere, by beloved bookseller Peter Miller. “There is a tradition of shopkeeping, a tradition of codes, etiquette, and customs. For the most part, it is an oral history, passed along, person to person. You learn to be a retailer—not by going to college, but by going to work. You learn from people who have learned how to run a shop.” [from the Introduction] For more than four decades, Peter Miller has run a design bookshop that shares his name in Seattle. He has also written three of his own books, manuals about cooking and about food and about eating together. In this love letter to his day job, Miller writes for the first time about his other love: shopkeeping. Miller crafts stories from the bookshop floor with wry humor and skillful storytelling. Readers are taken on a shopkeeping journey and will come to understand along the way that small shops characterize our towns and cities, making them unique, special, and worth visiting and living near. This essay collection is for shop lovers everywhere and captures the art and heart of running a local shop treasured by the community that surrounds it. By the end, you can’t help wanting to own a shop.
A simple introduction to the beauty of forests and the vibrant life within them, from the award-winning author of the acclaimed interactive picture book Tap the Magic Tree.This beautifully illustrated nonfiction children’s picture book begins with a view of the forest at a distance, then zooms in on its fascinating details, including the amazing trees, bright birds, adorable baby animals, and other wonders of nature that inhabit it. The rhythmic text and inviting watercolor illustrations allow curious young readers to observe, explore, and learn what makes forests so special and vitally important. An engaging read-aloud that invites questions and conversation, Forest offers an intriguing introduction to the natural world and encourages little ones to develop a connection with the great outdoors that can last a lifetime. Perfect for any time of year and a beautiful way to celebrate spring, Earth Day, Mother’s Day, or the arrival of a new baby, this endlessly delightful children's nature book includes additional information about forests and what we can do to care for them.
A little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first Black Chess Grandmaster. At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker. In Move by Move, Ashley guides readers through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal examples from his rise from an immigrant kid playing matches in Brooklyn parks to the most rarified levels of competition, as well as insights and anecdotes from fellow notable chess players. In short chapters with practical takeaways, this book reaches from the fundamental to the counterintuitive on subjects ranging from self-knowledge to strategic thinking to the importance of failure. This little book of wisdom is the perfect gift for graduates, chess enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how lessons from the most famous and long-lasting game of strategy can help you reach your personal and professional goals. NOT JUST FOR CHESS PLAYERS: Chess is timeless. This book is perfect for anyone who plays chess, is chess-aspirational, or just has positive associations with the game. For the reader seeking a motivational book with actionable takeaways, Maurice Ashley offers the perfect authoritative yet accessible volume. AUTHORITATIVE, EXPERT AUTHOR:Maurice Ashley made history as the first Black Grandmaster in the annals of the game and translates his love of chess to others as a three-time national championship coach, ESPN commentator, NBC National Chess Championships commentator , iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. GIFTABLE PACKAGE: This small, jacketed hardcover is elegant and classic, like the game itself. An outstanding gift book for graduation, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, and more, Move by Move also makes agreat add-on gift to a chess set or a standalone present for beginner chess players and experts alike. Perfect for: - Readers of self-help, personal growth, and popular business books - Anyone seeking guidance on applying strategic thinking to their daily lives - Chess players and fans of the game - People who loved The Queen's Gambit and want to learn more about chess - Gift for grads and anyone else who may enjoy or benefit from inspirational books
Everyone makes mistakes—especially in their first job. Cringe and commiserate with the everyday missteps and epic workplace screwups in this collection of self-confessed blunders from disaster‑prone‑yet‑good‑intentioned interns finding their footing.All professionals know that detours and mishaps are an essential rite of passage en route to a successful career—but that doesn't make them any less funny. This curated collection of true intern confessions, from minor mistakes to major messes, is the workplace humor book everyone can relate to. Whether spilling coffee on the boss's laptop or sending out a personal message on the company's social media account, these first-hand stories comprise a cringe- and compassion-inducing celebration of the many memorable blunders that can (and do) happen in our entry‑level years.UNIQUE ADULTING BOOK: This one-of-a-kind collection of hilarious intern stories is the perfect way for current and past interns and entry-level newbies to commiserate over embarrassing moments and lessons learned. This book is a great reminder that mistakes happen across industries and job titles. RELATABLE HUMOR: Whether you are about to start an internship, currently are an intern, or were once an intern, these stories are a great reminder that levity in the workplace makes all the difference in getting through any given day. Everyone has humiliating slipups, and it is comforting to share them. The mistakes that feel the worst in the moment, make for the best stories later on! GREAT GIFT FOR GRADS: What better way to celebrate the trials and tribulations of the workforce than a book poking fun at interns and their amusing mistakes? For anyone from recent graduates to long-standing coworkers, this is perfect as a funny first-job gift or work-iversary present. Features stories from: advertising, publishing, music, art, graphic design, IT, film and TV, academia, communications, operations, health care, media, and more!Perfect for: Graduates and young professionals Interns, fellows, assistants, students Gift-giving between coworkers or from bosses to interns Comedy and humor fans Short story and essay collection readers Fans of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Office Space
First haircut? No problem! With this playful board book in tow, little ones getting a trim will feel at ease and amused! Contrary to popular belief, a toddler's first haircut can actually be fun! (And every hair-washing, too!) This interactive board book featuring die-cuts across each illustrated spread for fingers to wash," "cut," and "comb" hair introduces the youngest readers to haircare in a clever and comforting way. TOTAL TODDLER APPEAL: Simple text and accessible illustrations are easy to understand and help little ones understand all that goes into getting their first haircut. KIDS' ANXIETY RELIEF: Soothing, fun, and engaging, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of this sometimes-fraught toddler milestone, making it more easily managed and even fun! PARENT/CHILD BONDING: Die-cut holes for fingers on each spread make the haircutting, washing, and combing experience toddler-friendly, welcoming laughter, questions, assurance, and delight. A GREAT GIFT: With a distinctive and irresistible art style and a clever concept, this is a must-have for any family with babies or toddlers. Perfect for:- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for books about hair and haircuts for kids - Birthday or milestone gift to prepare for a first haircut - Anyone seeking a distinctive, interactive gift for a baby or toddler - Fans of interactive board books "
This photographic celebration of queer love and excellence gathers fourteen LGBTQ+ power couples, offering a glimpse into the journeys that led to their meaningful relationships and thriving careers.From designer Debbie Millman’s ardent courtship of writer Roxane Gay (which resulted in their marriage in 2020) to the romantic and creative relationship forged between Perfume Genius bandmates Mike Hadreas and Alan Wyffels on stage during their first world tour, this beautiful book offers a closer look into the lives of fourteen inspiring LGBTQ+ couples and the meet-cutes, success stories, and personal reflections that made them the role models they are today. These icons come from a range of backgrounds—they are trailblazers who lead research labs, restaurants, and news organizations; create life-giving art and music; and tell queer stories in award-winning books, films, and television shows. With in-depth original interviews facilitated by journalist Hannah Murphy and intimate photography by her wife, Billie Winter, this diverse collection is a jubilant celebration of queer love and an empowering reminder to younger LGBTQ+ generations of their limitless possibilities.AMAZING PROFILES: This star-studded collection features more than twenty-five queer leaders in film and TV, the music industry, journalism, academia, tech companies, and nonprofits. Read about cartoonists ND Stevenson and Molly Knox Ostertag, director Anthony Hemingway and actor Steven Norfleet, restaurateurs Aisha Ibrahim and Samantha Beaird, and many more inspiring figures. BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Intimate, joyful, and moving, the photography of Billie Winter captures a diverse group of queer icons in the spaces they have created for themselves. Her candid, organic images of the couples sharing laughter and conversation are supplemented by portraits the subjects took of each other—which showcase the couples' love and connection with a vulnerability that a third-party photographer could never replicate. This gorgeous book presents LGBTQ+ relationships in all their multiplicity. OWN VOICES: This is a book about queer power couples created by a queer creative power couple! In-depth original interviews conducted by journalist Hannah Murphy Winter offer insightful context into the lives and careers of the LGBTQ+ changemakers, and photographs by her wife, Billie Winter, capture genuine, unscripted moments between the subjects. This is a meaningful gift for out-and-proud folks, allies who want to learn more about queer culture, and anyone who wants to uplift the stories of the LGBTQ+ community.Perfect for: Queer young people and adults and their loved ones Allies, advocates, and activists Fans of portrait anthologies and storytelling projects like Humans of New York Fans of LGBTQ+ photography books like Loving: a Photographic History of Men In Love 1850s–1950s, We Are Everywhere, and Queer Love In Color Gift-giving for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Pride Month, and other special occasions
A uniquely beautiful primer that teaches home cooks new ways of cooking and thinking about nourishing, flavorful foods, from celebrated chef and tastemaker Camille Becerra. Great food should look beautiful, taste special, and make you feel good. In Bright Cooking, her highly anticipated first cookbook, celebrated chef and tastemaker Camille Becerra offers 125 fresh, natural recipes that boost one's mood with their stunning beauty, and one's body with their plant-based, healthful ingredients. Starting with 50 foundational pantry basics - mother sauces, broths, dusts, finishing oils, and more - they are combined in uncommon and uncomplicated ways to create 75 eat-anytime dishes for all occasions. Say you went to the farmers' market and you bought some beautiful chicories. From here, you can add some Chili Mushroom Pickle and swirl on some Crispy Honey Chile Oil from your pantry to create Maple Chicories with Chile Honey. Maybe you're not in the mood to put together an involved meal. Ah! You picked up some squash at the market - you can char it and nest it in a creamy swirl of Fennel Pollen Yogurt with a dusting of pistachios for a thrown-together treat, or add Coconut-Ginger Broth and curry paste to create a warming, brothy bowl. Bright Cooking is about inspiring you to create based on what you have in your kitchen, what you hunger for, and what your body is communicating it needs. With advice throughout on adding big flavor and a sense of playfulness to your repertoire, Bright Cooking is a uniquely beautiful primer that teaches home cooks new ways of cooking and thinking about nourishing, flavorful food. After you work your way through the book, you'll only be a smear of this, a few sprinkles of that, and a pinch of flourish away from confidence and creative freedom in the kitchen.
"Once upon a time there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes, and was little more than a servant to her family. Until, one day, an invitation arrived. It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning--a place where Caroline's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball. From humble beginnings and in spite of many obstacles, Caroline Herschel and her brother William developed and built the best telescope in the world--in their back yard! Together they went on to discover a new planet, new moons, and vast arrays of unknown nebulae and comets. From a child who seemed doomed to a life of servitude, Caroline grew into a woman recognized by kings and queens-and a scientist whose work and discoveries continue to shine today. Pamela S. Turner and Vivien Mildenberger invite readers into Caroline Herschel's true Cinderella story in this inspiring account of the transformative power of curiosity and the magic-better than any fairytale-of science"--
A day-by-day celebration and exploration of the greatest architects and designers throughout history Presented in an almanac style, The Architect and Designer Birthday Book is an informative, amusing, and beautifully designed celebration and exploration of the greatest talents to grace the worlds of architecture and design. With an entry for each day of the year, takes the reader through a diverse list of designers throughout history, offering a visual compendium of their extraordinary and sometimes surprising work. Featured profile names include: -Jules Feiffer, cartoonist, playwright, author, activist, clairvoyant born 26 January 1929 -Jingjing Naihan Li, designer born 05 January 1981?? -Mary Bright, artist, milliner, curtain designer born 11 January 1954 -Paul R. Williams, architect born 18 February 1894 -and more The Architect and Designer Birthday Book is a must-have for architects and designers everywhere.
"Lotti is a shy girl who retreats into a world of books and reading, but eventually learns to make friends with other kids who share her passion, and reconnects with the real world (including her brother)."--
Profiles of 45 house-plants that are easy to find and even easier to grow.
Source: Wikipedia. Commentary (books not included). Pages: 36. Chapters: 1660 books, 1661 books, 1662 books, 1663 books, 1664 books, 1665 books, 1666 books, 1667 books, 1668 books, 1669 books, Book of Common Prayer, Paradise Lost, Leabhar na nGenealach, Het Gulden Cabinet, Informaciones Jurídicas de 1666, Dell'Arcano del Mare, Cuimre na nGenealach, Micrographia, De Arte Combinatoria, Bibliotheca Fratrum Polonorum quos Unitarios vocant, The Sceptical Chymist, The Isle of Pines, 1660 in literature, Klencke Atlas, 1663 in literature, 1667 in literature, 1661 in literature, The Blazing World, Martyrs Mirror, 1664 in literature, 1662 in literature, 1668 in literature, 1665 in literature, Atlas Maior, Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber, 1666 in literature, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, Port-Royal Logic, Metallum Martis, 1669 in literature, Erdeniin Tobchi. Excerpt: The Book of Common Prayer is the common title of a number of prayer books of the Church of England and of other Anglican churches, used throughout the Anglican Communion. The first book, published in 1549 (Church of England 1957), in the reign of Edward VI, was a product of the English Reformation following the break with Rome. Prayer books, unlike books of prayers, contain the words of structured (or liturgical) services of worship. The work of 1549 was the first prayer book to contain the forms of service for daily and Sunday worship in English and to do so within a single volume; it included morning prayer, evening prayer, the Litany, and Holy Communion. The book included the other occasional services in full: the orders for baptism, confirmation, marriage, 'prayers to be said with the sick' and a funeral service. It set out in full the Epistle and Gospel readings for the Sunday Communion Service. Set Old Testament and New Testament readings for daily prayer were specified in tabular format as were the set Psalms; and canticles, mostly biblical, that were provided to be sung between the readings (Careless 2003, p. 26). The 1549 book was rapidly succeeded by a reformed revision in 1552 under the same editorial hand, that of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury. It never came into use because, on the death of Edward VI, his half-sister Mary I restored Roman Catholic worship. On her death, a compromise version, largely 1552 with a few amendments from 1549, was published in 1559. Following the tumultuous events leading to and including the English Civil War, another major revision was published in 1662 (Church of England 1662). That edition has remained the official prayer book of the Church of England, although in the 21st century, an alternative book called Common Worship has largely displaced the Book of Common Prayer at the main Sunday worship service of most English parish churches. The Book of Common Prayer appears in many variants in churches inside and ou
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 136. Chapters: Japanese invasions of Korea, History of the Joseon Dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress, Joseon missions to Japan, Kisaeng, Korean literati purges, Joseon Dynasty politics, Turtle ship, Gungnyeo, Kangnido, French campaign against Korea, Joseon Tongsinsa, Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, Oei Invasion, House of Yi, Battle of the Yalu River, Sarim, Namsadang, United States expedition to Korea, Donghak Peasant Revolution, Treason Case of 1589, Eight Provinces of Korea, History of the kisaeng, Panokseon, Yeonguijeong, General Sherman incident, Righteous Army, Gabo Reform, Battle of Sarhu, Yangban, Joseon diplomacy, Uinyeo, Jeolla, Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, Ryukyuan missions to Joseon, Hyewon pungsokdo, Gyorin, Yangdong Folk Village, Joseon missions to Imperial China, Three offices of Joseon, Battle of Ganghwa, Jo Eom, Yungneung and Geolleung, Sanggung, Janghwa Hongryeon jeon, Samjeondo Monument, Political factions in Joseon Dynasty, Yeongeunmun, Yi Gwal, Yeo Ui-son, Donggwoldo, Hahoe Folk Village, Danwon pungsokdo cheop, Musuri, Kongji and Patzzi, First Manchu invasion of Korea, Uigwe, Secret royal inspector, Yan Yu, Wonsam, Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsangol Hanok Village, Seonjeongneung, Gyeongsang, Joseon missions to Ryukyu Kingdom, Gapsin Coup, Prince Yangnyeong, Myojakdo, Hwanghae, Gugyeol, Jwauijeong, Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido, Korean yang, Borugak Jagyeongnu, Geumgang jeondo, Treaty of Gyehae, Battle of Ugeumchi, Gyeongguk daejeon, Kyujanggak, Korean won, Jibong yuseol, Hopae, Korea royal refuge at the Russian legation, Hamgyong, Gyeongju Seokbinggo, Dangak, Inwang jesaekdo, Hall of Worthies, Pyongan, Cheonmin, Gungnaebu, Joseon Navy, Gukjeong chumyo, Seonbi, Catholic Persecution of 1801, Dojejo, Port Hamilton Incident, Seungjeongwon ilgi, Six Ministries of Joseon, Gangwon, Honcheonsigye, Yu Hyeong-won, Independence Gate, Gyobang, Gwangajeong, Yongdonggung, Arang, State Council of Joseon, Korean court music, Yongdamjeong, Dongguk Tonggam, Great Yeongnam Road, Byeokwi sinpyeon, Gijeok, Damo, Chongtong, Gasa, Nanjung Ilgi, Hojang. Excerpt: The two Japanese invasions of Korea took place from 1592 to 1598. Toyotomi Hideyoshi led the newly unified Japan into the first invasion (1592-1593) with the professed goal of conquering Korea, the Jurchens, Ming Dynasty China and India. The second invasion (1594-1596) was aimed rather solely as a retaliatory offensive against the Koreans. The invasions are also known as Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, the Seven Year War (in reference to its span), the Imjin War (Hangul: ¿¿¿¿, Hanja: ¿¿¿¿ - lit. Japanese Invasion of the Imjin Year), in reference to the "Imjin (¿¿)" year of the sexagenary cycle in Korean, and Bunroku Keicho no eki (Japanese: ¿¿·¿¿¿¿). The first invasion (1592-1593) is literally called the "Japanese (¿ |wae|) Disturbance (¿ |ran|) of Imjin" (1592 being an imjin year in the sexagenary cycle) in Korean. Meanwhile, the war is called Bunroku no eki in Japanese (Bunroku referring to the Japanese era under the Emperor Go-Yozei, spanning the period from 1592 to 1596). The second invasion (1597-1598) is called the "Second War of Jeong-yu" and "Keicho no eki", respectively. In Japanese, the war was also called "Kara iri" (¿¿¿, literally "entry to China") in Edo period (17-19C) because Japan's ultimate purpose was the conquest of Ming China although the armies of Toyotomi Hideyoshi were confined to the Korean Peninsula for the duration of the war. In Chinese, ...
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