A 2019 ALA Notable Children's Book
2019 Gold Ink Awards, Children’s Books, Bronze
The Brilliant Deep is the proud recipient of the ALA Notable Children’s Books Award, the NSTA-CBC Best STEM Trade Books Award, the Junior Library Guild Selection and the ILA Teacher’s Choices.
All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony in the ocean, one person to make a difference in the world, one idea to help us heal the earth. The ongoing conservation efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs—with hammer and glue, and grafts of newly grown coral—are the living legacy of environmental scientist Ken Nedimyer, founder of the Coral Restoration Foundation.
In telling the story of this sea conservation pioneer and marine life protector, Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe create a stunning tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human hope—a power even the smallest readers can access in their quest to aid our extraordinary planet.

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Discover the secrets to successful open relationships. A Happy Life in an Open Relationship is a handbook to healthy nonmonogamous relationships. For anyone curious about open relationships, here is a valuable handbook from an expert in love, sex, and communication. Relationship therapist Susan Wenzel—who is in an open marriage herself—delivers skillful advice on how to navigate the complex emotional landscape of multi-partner relationships, from polyamory to swinging. 
- Filled with of compelling personal stories, anecdotes from clients, and practical exercises 
- A guide to cultivating harmonious and fulfilling open relationships 
- Author Susan Wenzel is a sex and relationship therapist with years of experience counseling patients on issues related to monogamy, intimacy, and trust. A Happy Life in an Open Relationship will help you develop your trust and communication skills, explore sexuality and desire, build your confidence and self-worth, set healthy boundaries, overcome jealousy, and so much more. People interested in making changes in their relationships will appreciate the positive tone, helpful advice, and expert wisdom from an accomplished relationship therapist who has gone through the experience herself. 
- A great gift for anyone interested in testing the boundaries of monogamy and exploring the world of polyamory 
- An accessible and inviting guide for couples to build an open relationship that is strong and lasting 
- Perfect for fans of Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence and The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel, The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family by Dan Savage, and Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan

A Happy Life In An Open Relationship

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Havana Dice is a Cuban twist on the traditional bluffing game of Liar's Dice, also known as Dudo.
Roll the dice in this push-your-luck game that is at once fast-paced and easy-to-learn.
Using poker dice and unique dice cups, 2 to 4 players roll their own dice in secret before bidding on the number of dice under everyone's cups—but if a bluff is successfully called, the bluffer loses a die.

Havana Dice

Transport to an amazing new universe where Kirk and Spock are lovingly reimagined as cats. Star Trek fans will love sporting this unique new twist on the classic series. Box with acetate lid: 4 x 4 x ¾ in; 2 full-color enamel pins: 1 in x 1 in x 2 mm each, pinned to backing board. TM & © 2017 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Star Trek Cats Twin Pins

This sweet new version of our classic bestselling One Line a Day memory book features vibrant floral watercolor artwork on its cover and within. With foil-stamped accents, gilded page edges, and a silky ribbon marker, this strikingly beautiful five-year diary brings unexpected joy and reflection to each day, and makes an exceptional gift for Mother's Day, graduations, and all sorts of springlike celebrations.

Floral One Line A Day

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"Rubberneckers is the newest way to avoid the dread 'Are we there yet?'" — Travel & Leisure
Rubberneckers finally puts an end to on-the-road ennui, whether you're road-tripping, field tripping, or just facing the morning commute. A combination of games all of us have played at some point in our driving, and riding careers, this road trip activity for kids includes glossy cards with “I Spy” type instructions to keep riders of all ages entertained for hours.
Crack open the box of glossy cards and let the fun begin! You compete against other riders to spot the things listed on your card to gain points. Things to look for include someone picking their nose, someone singing, someone eating, and many other unusual and ordinary sightings.
Just think, there are 200 million cars in America. That's half a billion bored riders or a staggering 20 billion bottles of beer on the wall. Thank goodness for Rubberneckers—an easy-to-play game that’s entertaining for the whole family!

Rubberneckers

This box of postcards representing Disney's modern classics collects concept art—many pieces never before published—and final frames from ten iconic films made since Disney's renaissance spanning from The Little Mermaid to Big Hero 6.

Copyright ©2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Art Of Disney

A 2019 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens
Why do things in moderation when you can just do everything? Cartoonist Dami Lee's hilarious four-panel comic collection illustrates her experience navigating identity, relationships, pop culture, and misunderstandings about basic human interactions, from growing up as a South Korean immigrant kid in the foreign land of Texas to finding her home as a professional cartoonist in cyberspace. With favorite selections from Dami's massively popular webcomic As Per Usual, as well as many never-before-seen comics, Be Everything at Once is earnestly relatable and endlessly funny, full of (mostly) true stories for anyone who obsesses over their favorite snacks, struggles to take the best selfie, tears up at the sight of a perfect dog, or is maybe just trying to find their place.

Be Everything At Once

One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break! In this lively picture book, a companion to the Pura Belpré–honored Green Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten: Two are maracas and cold ice creams, six are salsas and flavored aguas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this vibrant book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child's day!

One Is A Pinata

Create dazzling, contemporary bouquets all year long with this gorgeous floral designs book.
Learn the secrets to designing show-stopping monochromatic arrangements: In this stunning book, Kiana Underwood shares her techniques for creating dazzling single-color displays using inspired ingredients, dramatic textures, and vibrant colors.
Features hundreds of eye-catching images and easy-to-follow tips throughout, such as suggestions for substituting flowers and options for both the beginner and advanced designer. This flower arranging book is as useful as it is gorgeous.
Organized by season, the book includes how-to’s for 40 arrangements, including a lush green display for spring, an astonishing black bouquet for summer, a striking magenta design for fall, and an unexpected, oh-so-pretty pink arrangement for winter.
The ultimate resource, Color Me Floral, has an extraordinary arrangement to enhance every occasion.

- This flower color guide makes an exceptional gift for anyone with interest in floral décor and arrangement. 
- With thousands of gorgeous photographs showing step-by-step arrangement instructions, it’s ideal for beginners and experts. 
- Great coffee table book filled with page after page of beautiful images to browse and enjoy.
Kiana Underwood is the owner of Tulipina, an internationally renowned floral design studio that specializes in creating bespoke experiences for high-end weddings and events. Underwood's use of unique color combinations and floral varieties have appeared in publications such as Brides, Country Living, Elle Decor, Flower magazine, the New York Times, and Town & Country.

Color Me Floral

A ladies' night version of the classic Truth or Dare, this game features 100 cheeky and playful prompts destined to lead to wild adventures and humorous confessions. Featuring 50 sticks with a risqué truth on one side and a bawdy dare on the other, all in a sleek take-along package, this game is perfect for a night out on the town—from bachelorette parties to girlfriends looking for spontaneous fun.

Ladies' Night Truth Or Dare

Organize travel memorabilia with this handy take-along album. Protective sleeves in two different sizes preserve keepsakes, from ticket stubs and business cards to photos, postcards, and maps. With space in the margins for jotting down notes, the Travel Stub Diary can be used as a scrapbook of souvenirs or an on-the-go guide to favorite hotspots. Acid-free pages will keep travel memories in tip-top shape for years to come.

Travel Stub Diary

Celebrated the world over for their health benefits and dynamic flavors, cultured and fermented foods are becoming everyday meal mainstays. In this extensive collection, fermentation pioneer Holly Davis shares more than 120 recipes for familiar—and lesser-known—cultured foods, including yogurt, pickles, kimchi, umeboshi, scrumpy, and more. This inspiring resource contains more than 100 photographs, plus plenty of helpful how-tos and informational charts offering guidance on incorporating fermented ingredients into the diet. With a luxe textured cover and brimming with engaging projects for cooks of all skill levels, this cookbook will be the cornerstone of every preserving kitchen.

Ferment

"I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog." Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true "comedic gem" ( Parents' Choice), Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.

The Night I Followed The Dog

Featuring one of the most popular characters from the new Star Wars films, How to Speak Astromech with BB-8 collects 10 essential BB sounds alongside tongue-in-cheek translations and playful illustrations. Ten droidspeak audio clips, translation and conversation tips, and funny illustrated scenarios help readers understand and get the best out of their own droid companion in a galaxy far, far away. This sound-driven operator's guide demonstrates the many amazing qualities of the BB-series of astromechs—including bravery, resourcefulness, curiosity, comedy, and more—all through the entertaining adventures of BB-8. 
- New insights on a beloved character that will delight Star Wars fans of all ages 
- Follows the success of the sound books How to Speak Wookiee and How to Speak Droid with R2-D2 
- Packed with inside jokes BB-8's (frankly adorable) ball-droid construction, spherical mobility, handy tool bays, dedication and loyalty to their owners make them great mechanical allies and friends. This sound book celebrates the Star Wars droids and all their quirky traits. 
- A celebration of the fan favorite BB-8 and fresh fun from the new trilogy and beyond 
- A perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages 
- Add it to the collection of books like Solo: A Star Wars Story Sound Book by Erin Rose Wage, Star Wars: The Force Awakens Flashlight Adventure Book by Phoenix International Publications, and BB-8 on the Run by Drew Daywalt
© & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Star Wars: How To Speak Astromech With Bb-8

When Alice's dad moves out, leaving her with her troubled mother, she does the only thing that feels right: she retreats to her family's old Renaissance tent in the backyard, determined to live there until her dad comes home. In an attempt to keep at least one part of her summer from changing, Alice focuses on her quest to swim freestyle fast enough to get on her swim team's record board. But summers contain multitudes, and soon Alice meets an odd new friend, Harriet, whose obsession with the school's science fair is equal only to her conviction that Alice's best stroke is backstroke, not freestyle. Most unexpected of all is an unusual babysitting charge, Piper, who is mute—until Alice hears her speak. A funny and honest middle-grade novel, this sharply observed depiction of family, friendship, and Alice's determination to prove herself—as a babysitter, as a friend, as a daughter, as a person—rings loud and true.

Tiny Infinities

Share the wonder of the natural world with family and friends using these stunning illustrated notecards from How to Be a Wildflower author and illustrator Katie Daisy.

With Love, Adventure, And Wildflowers Notes

Families will love this cute and clever keepsake album for recording precious milestones and accomplishments. Both parent and child can fill each expandable pocketthere's one for every year from kindergarten to 12th gradewith photos, report cards, art projects, and other mementos. In keeping track of favorite subjects, hobbies, and friends, families create an ongoing memory book to cherish for years to come.

School Years

From the world's most romantic city comes this enchanting guide to passion and love. Three chic Parisian women share their secrets for every stage of romance, from fleeting flirtations to the beginning of a relationship to partnerships that last a lifetime. Featuring tips on what to wear on a first date, where to go for a spontaneous romantic getaway, how to keep things hot between the sheets, and so much more, these pages give readers the tools to handle every amorous situation with allure and grace. Full of fashionable illustrations and bite-size advice delivered in a delightful tone, Love Parisienne is the super-chic guide to living and loving like a fabulous French woman.

Love Parisienne

For anyone who'd rather be reading than doing just about anything else, this book is the ultimate must-have. In this visual ode to all things bookish, readers will get lost in page after page of beautiful contemporary art, photography, and illustrations depicting the pleasures of books. Artwork from the likes of Jane Mount, Lisa Congdon, Julia Rothman, and Sophie Blackall is interwoven with text from essayist Maura Kelly, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, and award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Ann Patchett. Rounded out with poems, quotations, and aphorisms celebrating the joys of reading, this lovingly curated compendium is a love letter to all things literary, and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere.

I'd Rather Be Reading

Spiritual teacher Lauren Aletta takes readers through metaphorical "seasons" of personal growth and illuminates the ways your springs, summers, autumns, and winters provide opportunities for insight, healing, transformation, and rejuvenation. Brimming with mystical practices and hundreds of evocative illustrations, The Seasonal Soul is an enchanting guide to self-discovery. 
- Enriching practices and advice, including self-care rituals, crystal and chakra guides, and journaling exercises 
- Eye-catching, shimmery package with black dyed edges

The Seasonal Soul

Featuring vibrant photos of beautiful succulents, these notecards make a striking statement for any occasion—perfect for year-round gift enclosures, thank-you notes, or just-because cards.

Succulent Garden Notecards

A 2018 American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year
A 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book
A Junior Library Guild selection
“A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best.” — Entertainment Weekly If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you’d mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her? She’s in New York. She’s holding a torch. And she’s in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America’s most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty’s right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country’s creation.

Her Right Foot

Gifts For Kids

Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other beloved children's books. Brimming with famous images and rarely seen gems—ranging from character sketches and notebook pages to watercolor landscapes and natural history illustrations—this monograph explores Potter's artistic process and reveals the places that inspired her timeless work. 

Organized geographically and featuring more than 200 images from the artist's oeuvre, The Art of Beatrix Potter includes illuminating essays by Potter scholar Linda Lear, illustration historian Steven Heller, and children's book illustrator Eleanor Taylor. It is the definitive volume on one of the world's most influential authors, a woman whose artistry, until now, has not been fully celebrated.

The Art Of Beatrix Potter

Perfect for the handbag or the desktop, these three colorful notebooks feature foil-stamped covers and vintage-inspired interiors. The entire package is bound together with baker's twine.

SET OF 3 FLORAL NOTEBOOKS – The Botanicals Notebook Collection from Chronicle Books is a gorgeous journal set featuring stunning designs from Rifle Paper Co.
GORGEOUS DESIGNS – Perfect for the handbag or the desktop, these three colorful notebooks feature full-color illustrations, foil-stamped covers and vintage-inspired interiors. The entire package is bound together with baker's twine.
PORTABLE – Measuring 6” x 8 ½” each, these journal notebooks are just the right size to toss into a purse, backpack or briefcase so you can always have the perfect place to record all of your thoughts, ideas, doodles, lists, and more.
MAKES AN EXCELLENT GIFT – This gorgeously designed blank lined journals make an inspired gift for any writer, journal keeper, or notetaker.
CHRONICLE BOOKS – From acclaimed works of art and design, stationery, and journals to award-winning children's titles, bestselling cookbooks, and eclectic pop culture, we create products that are instantly recognizable for spirit and creativity.

Botanicals Notebook Collection

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Jeffrey Brown’s beloved reimagining of the Star Wars universe featuring Darth Vader as a devoted dad to young Luke and Leia has charmed and captivated fans of all ages, in books that have become galactic bestsellers and classics in their own right.
This deluxe gift box set reproduces the first two books in the series in a large format—perfect for sharing with young Jedi—that showcases Brown’s funny, colorful work.
The slipcase edition also includes two unique, frameable art prints created just for this set as well as custom artwork for the slipcase box.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Darth Vader And Son / Vader's Little Princess Deluxe Box Set

The second book in the much-loved Mr. Magee series. A new adventure with Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee: In A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins. The next thing the two campers know, they are plunging down a mountain, racing down a river, and teetering on the edge of a waterfall! How will Mr. Magee and Dee find their way out of this slippery situation? 
- Filled with charming, vibrant illustrations and playful, rhyming text. 
- Chris Van Dusen is the author and illustrator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee Fans of the Mr. Magee series, Llama Llama Loves Camping and Curious George Goes Camping will love this outdoor adventure with Mr. Magee.

A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee

Filled with clues from NPR's popular news quiz show, Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, this collection features 80 new crossword puzzles, perfect for every fan who's been itching to put their own trivia powers to the test! With a foreword by your host Peter Sagal, More Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Crossword Puzzles is bound to challenge and delight listeners of the show and die-hard puzzlers alike. 
- BRAND-NEW PUZZLES FOR WAIT, WAIT FANS: The 80 all-new puzzles in this book include content featured on the last several years of the show, ranging from pop culture to current events. 
- THERE'S TRIVIA TOO: The book also includes six pages of specialty trivia, perfect for hardcore Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! fans 
- A GREAT GIFT FOR THE PUZZLER IN YOUR LIFE: Buy this crossword collection for trivia nerds, pop-culture fanatics, word-game lovers, and public radio enthusiasts.

More Wait Wait...don't Tell Me! Crossword Puzzles

A Three-Step Process to Access and Activate Your Full Potential Imagine switching on the television to see a highlight reel of the best moments from your life. Like a professional athlete, with every clip you'd learn how to repeat past successes, pinpoint positive blind spots, and build confidence in your skills. In Exceptional, London Business School professor and expert social scientist Daniel M. Cable reveals how building your own personal highlight reel—a collection of positive memories about yourself from your network—is key to accessing your potential. Using the latest science and proven research behind best-self activation, his three-step process will help you improve your life by:

Focusing on what you do best
Crafting a life around your strengths
Increasing your confidence and resilience

Cable has worked with tens of thousands of people to create their highlight reels and make the most of their gifts. The three-step process ultimately reveals how living up to your full potential can improve the relationships you value most and transform your mindset to one of possibility. Each of us can bring forth a version of ourself that is uniquely outstanding. It's a version of ourself that already exists—all we have to do is access it.

A practical book on how to create one's own human highlight reel, and then use that highlight reel to direct one to success, growth, happiness, and fulfillment in work and life based on scientific results
Great for readers interested in achieving self-improvement and a sense of purpose.
Add it to the shelf with books like Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy, and The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.

Exceptional

The lion is king of the jungle! The great white shark is sovereign of the seas! The timber wolf is emperor of the forests! But . . . it's lonely at the top of the food chain. It's difficult to fit in when plant eaters can be so cruel— just because you ate a relative of theirs that one time! What's a carnivore to do? Aaron Reynolds's roaringly funny text is perfectly paired with Dan Santat's mouthwatering illustrations, creating a toothsome book that's sure to stand out from the herd.