From nationally recognized Jewish brand Wise Sons, the cookbook Eat Something features over 60 recipes for salads, soups, baked goods, holiday dishes, and more. This long-awaited cookbook (the first one for Wise Sons!) is packed with homey recipes and relatable humor; it is as much a delicious, lighthearted, and nostalgic cookbook as it is a lively celebration of Jewish culture. Stemming from the thesis that Jews eat by occasion (and with enthusiasm), the book is organized into 19 different events and celebrations chronicling a Jewish life in food, from bris to shivah, and all the makeshift and meaningful events in between, including: Shabbat, Passover, the high holidays, first meal home from college, J-dating, wedding, and more.

Both a Jewish humor book and a cookbook
Recipes are drawn from the menus of their beloved Bay Area restaurants, as well as all the occasions when Jews gather around the table.
Includes short essays, illustrations, memorabilia, and stylish plated food photography.

Wise Sons is a nationally recognized deli and Jewish food brand with a unique Bay Area ethos—inspired by the past but entirely contemporary, they make traditional Jewish foods California-style with great ingredients. Recipes include Braided Challah, Big Macher Burger, Wise Sons' Brisket, Carrot Tzimmes, and Morning After Matzoquiles, while essays include Confessions of a First-Time Seder Host, So, You Didn't Marry a Jew, and Iconic Chinese Restaurants, As Chosen by the Chosen People. 
- The perfect gift for Wise Sons fans of all ages, lovers of Jewish food and humor, as well as gift-givers young and old looking for Jewish-themed gifts for bar mitzvahs, birthdays, weddings, and more 
- Great for those who enjoyed Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov, The 100 Most Jewish Foods: A Highly Debatable List by Alana Newhouse, and Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built by Mark Russ Federman 
- A must for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Jewish cuisine and culture

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Melvin Robinson wants a strong, smooth, He-Man voice that lets him say what he wants, when he wants—especially to his crush Millie Takazawa, and Gary Ratliff, who constantly puts him down. But the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse.
And Melvin’s growing awareness that racism is everywhere—not just in the South where a boy his age has been brutally killed by two white men, but also in his own hometown of Spokane—is making him realize that he can’t mutely stand by.
His new friend Lenny, a fast-talking, sax-playing Jewish boy, who lives above the town’s infamous (and segregated) Harlem Club, encourages Melvin to take some risks—to invite Millie to Homecoming and even audition for a local TV variety show. When they play music together, Melvin almost feels like he’s talking, no words required. But there are times when one needs to speak up.
When his moment comes, can Melvin be as mighty on the outside as he actually is on the inside?

Mighty Inside

Baby & Kids

Smoothie stands are popping up like espresso bars all over the country, but these refreshing drinks are a cinch to make at home. It takes just minutes to whip up a smooth concoction of succulent blackberries, sweet blueberries, chilled grape juice, and rich vanilla yogurt. Or to savor a juicy mango combined with ambrosial buttermilk, zesty fresh ginger, and tart lime juice. Smoothies is bursting with tempting suggestions for adventurous mixtures of fruits, flavorings, sorbets, yogurts, soy milks, and other deliciously healthful ingredients zinging with energy.

Smoothies

The Finger Puppet series has sold over a million copies worldwide Simple, comforting story with a permanently attached finger puppet Follow Baby Unicorn as she explores her world: Baby Unicorn Finger Puppet Book invites the youngest readers to follow along with Baby Unicorn as she explores her world and her special healing powers. The simple, comforting story is easy to follow and the permanently attached soft finger puppet keeps little ones engaged. Start building a lifelong love of books at storytime with Baby Unicorn. 
- Perfect size for curious babies and toddlers to hold and manipulate 
- Fun and interactive way to play and read 
- Full of colorful, soothing illustrations by Victoria Ying Fans of other books in the Finger Puppet Book series such as Baby Elephant, Baby Bear, and Baby Fish will love exploring the enchanted forest with Baby Unicorn.

Baby Unicorn: Finger Puppet Book

This funny and poignant memoir from celebrated familyman blogger Jason Good delves into the magic, fails, and meaning of fatherhood. Here he shares the story of his father, a charismatic, communicative, and affectionate man who taught him how to live and how to be a dad to his own two young sons. The moment Jason was told he would lose his father to cancer, and the year that followed, inspired him to reflect on how an imperfect father can be perfection in all the ways that matter in the end. Exploring the highs, lows, and complications of fatherhood with tenderness and humor, Rock, Meet Window will have fathers (and mothers, too) thinking about those extraordinary qualities that make a good father so special to us all.

Rock, Meet Window

Virginie Aracil’s charming Mr. Bear is back—this time to lead toddlers on an extraordinary adventure through the world of colors. Just as Mr. Bear’s ABC pushed the boundaries of what an ABC book can be, this oversized volume features an equally eclectic collection of appealing retro-chic images, introducing the youngest readers to an orange fox bearing orange carrots, a green snake with an apple in its belly, a rainbow-colored doughnut, and even purple rain! The vibrant assortment encourages curiosity, helps build vocabulary, and will undoubtedly make learning about colors a lot more fun.

Mr. Bear's Colors

Packing as much inspiration as the original bestselling 642 Things to Draw, but in portable proportions, this inventive sketchbook offers hundreds of drawing prompts that evoke the city of New York and challenges users to seek out new discoveries. This pocket-size journal is perfect for locals, tourists, and anyone who enjoys indulging in wanderlust from the comforts of home.

642 Things To Draw: New York (pocket-size)

The hard-working crew of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site joins up with seven new road-building trucks to finish a BIG job: a brand-new road! The construction team is taking on their biggest challenge yet—building a brand-new superhighway! With the help of new rough-and-tough road-building machines, the crew gears up for an action-packed day of rolling, building, paving, painting, and all the jobs that go into making a strong new road that will get everyone home safe in time for bed! Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site Mission: Demolition! make this thrilling tale of teamwork a must-have read-aloud for construction fans everywhere. LATEST IN THE ENORMOUSLY POPULAR SERIES: The Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series books have become bedtime staples and modern classics, and its millions of fans love each book for its tough, can-do trucks and their sweet, sleepy endings. HOW TO BUILD A ROAD: The process of putting a new road together is FASCINATING and involves a whole bunch of special vehicles, who help the original crew level, grade, flatten, pave, stripe, and open up a new road so that everyone can get home safe for bedtime! ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Sherri's bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for the energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, this series extension emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and working together—real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible construction-site setting! Perfect for: Parents, gift-givers, truck and construction enthusiasts

Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!

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 and prayer books, and elegantly packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, The Little Book of Angels makes a special gift for any religious or spiritual occasion—or for anyone who would welcome an angel to help guide their way.

The Little Book Of Angels

Any table can become a court with this Table Tennis set from Games Room. The all-in-one set includes two branded orange and teal wooden bats with a rubber finish, three orange balls and an adjustable clamping net that can be fixed to any table. Take the net posts and pull them apart to extend the net, clip one post over the table edge using the simple non-slip clamp built into the bottom, then pull the other post across the length of the table and fix it in place to set up the net. The vice grips on each post not only grip well to ensure stability, but they are also soft enough to ensure that no marks are left on the play surface after use. Play the classic game in the office, in the sports club, in the bar or even on the train! Attaches to any table up to 60" wide. Packaged in a branded geometric print box.

Table Tennis Set

Ivy and Bean go searching for treasure in Book 12—the final story in the New York Times bestselling early chapter book series! It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Best friends Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure—and finding it. Everyone except Ivy and Bean, that is. They need to get out their shovels and turn up some treasure on the double!

A laugh-out-loud adventure
Bestselling series—more than 6 million copies sold!
From beloved author Annie Barrows and award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall

Ivy and Bean make Career Day—and every day—so much fun with their mischievous antics.

Children’s books for kids age 6-9
Great early chapter book series for boys and girls
Perfect for fans on the Judy Moody, Dory Fantasmagory, and Clementine series

Ivy And Bean Get To Work! (book 12)

The construction crew is counting on Excavator, and he won't let them down! Little readers can count along from 1 to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site. Ready? 1, 2, 3 . . . GO!

Excavator's 123

A 2019 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
Marvel Comics artist Scott Koblish ( Deadpool, Spider-Man) has been illustrating his own demise for many years in morbidly funny, 4-panel black-and-white comics. He's the one person struck by a comet, suddenly overrun by a pack of baboons, resting under the precarious rock tipped by a single bird, or the target of his daughter's (of course homicidal) teddy bear come to life. Though it's always Scott on the receiving end, the comics perfectly capture that irrational feeling we all have that everything can go very wrong in one irrevocable instant. Slapstick, surreal, and eerily plausible, with extended scenarios and pops of color throughout, this collection of cosmic reckonings shows that, if the end is nigh, at least you'll die laughing.

The Many Deaths Of Scott Koblish

Jeffrey Brown's bestselling reimagining of the Star Wars universe, featuring Darth Vader™ as a devoted father to young Luke and Leia, has charmed readers of all ages and made the books galactic bestsellers and classics in their own right.
This deluxe gift set reproduces the last two books in the series in a large format—perfect for sharing with young Jedi—that showcases Brown's funny, colorful, and heartfelt artwork.
This 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

Goodnight Darth Vader / Darth Vader And Friends Deluxe Box Set

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 sheets of full-size patterns stored in an attached envelope. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique color sense and eye-catching textile designs.

Amy Butler's Piece Keeping

Profanity never looked so good! Featuring affectionate expletives in gold foil-stamped calligraphy on black, these eye-catching notecards are a delightful way to express one's true feelings—with humor and style. Card interiors are white for easy writing.

You're Fucking Awesome Notecards

Cuddle up with a classic! In twelve needle-felted scenes and twelve child-friendly words, each book in this ingenious series captures the essence of a literary masterpiece. Simple words, sturdy pages, and a beloved story make these books the perfect vehicle for early learning with an erudite twist. Budding bookworms will delight in this clever retelling of the classics made just for them! In Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist, an orphan boy on the streets of London falls in with a bad crowd of pickpockets and thieves. Will Oliver ever find his family? It's a first words primer for your literary little one! The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers, both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is history. From Moby Dick to Pride and Prejudice, here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers and their parents in board book form—a little bit serious, a little bit ironic, entirely funny and clever, and always a welcome gift.

Cozy Classics: Oliver Twist

From the medicine cabinet to the closet, Essential 20s is an illustrated guidebook for the 20 basic items every young adult needs in each nook and cranny of their first place. Topics include the closet (basic and seasonal clothes for both men and women), pantry, refrigerator, medicine cabinet, toolbox, all major rooms, and more. With charming illustrations and foil on the cover, this giftable package is essential reading for anyone getting ready to move into their first home away from home.

Essential 20s

The Ultimate Spotlight books have all the fun, facts, and hands-on action of the fabulously successful Ultimate series, but in a focused, more-compact, and affordable format. Flaps, pull tabs, and many other moveable parts show young children how the different animals in the savanna live, survive, and play. Lift a flap to see inside a termite mound, turn a wheel to observe lion cubs practicing their hunting skills, or flip the page to see a pop-up scene of animals at the watering hole. Chock-full of age-appropriate information, this book provides young readers with a closer look at the wild and amazing world of the birds, beasts, and bugs that live in the savanna.

Ultimate Spotlight™: Savanna Animals

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Georges Seurat, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.

Sunday With Seurat

Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet—trekking through the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest and smallest plants and animals, deepest and coldest environments, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, scientific expedition of Earth's most amazing records.

Seymour Simon's Extreme Earth Records

Discover street food and drink from around the world in this Street Food Lover's 1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games. An essential for all foodies, this illustrated map points you towards some of the earth's most mouth-watering treats. From pulled pork in the Deep South and tamales in South America to roasted plantain in Africa and Bahn Mi in Asia, this jigsaw is a culinary tour de force in delicious delicacies from around the globe! The unique circular format allows for easier collaboration around the table, and the 1000 pieces come in a paper rather than plastic bag. Once you've devoured the puzzle, why not note your favorite delectable delights to try making yourself or plan your own street food adventure! Before puzzling, digest the handy guide poster to get you started on this food-tastic puzzle that has a finished diameter of 68cm/26.8".

Street Food Lover's 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

A hilarious follow-up to the international bestseller I Could Pee on This. More insights into the world according to cats: There's a new cat in town! This feisty sibling of the international bestseller I Could Pee on This will be making its own sensational mark in the cat-poetry world. I Could Pee on This, Too explores fresh feline emotions and philosophical musings through cats' own poetry, such as "Welcome New Cat," "Sleeping My Life Away," and "You Also Live Here." Any cat lover who's longed for a deeper look into the enigmatic world of their cats will fall whiskers over paws for this well-versed follow-up. 
- An entertaining look into the minds of cats, broken up into poems about "Our People," "Our Home," "Our Thoughts," and "Our Rules." 
- With endearing photographs showing a variety of cats ruling over their home kingdom 
- Francesco Marciuliano is the author of bestsellers I Could Pee on This, I Could Chew on This, I Knead My Mommy, and You Need More Sleep "Silly and cute, this little book will put big smirks on the faces of cat lovers young and old." — Publisher's Weekly If cats could talk…or type…this is what they would tell us.

I Could Pee On This, Too

Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting-and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice—in a slim, sophisticated guide. Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals-which materials you actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space--and, most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you're a true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving, solvent-free practice.

UNIQUE APPROACH: Not only does this book help aspiring artists build a repertoire of skills and materials, it also offers all artists, regardless of their experience levels, methods for eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from their oil painting practices. What was once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and rewarding activity. And using safe, nontoxic materials is better for the environment!
LONG-TERM USE: Good art instruction can deliver over a long period of time, and this handy guide is no exception. Along with being able to use this as an entryway into oil painting, you can also use it for reference or reread sections when you need a brushup.
EXPERT AUTHOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS: Painter Kimberly Brooks was the founding arts editor at Huffington Post. As a painter, she exhibits her work frequently throughout the United States and was a featured artist with the National Endowment for the Arts. She has led oil painting workshops, and now she shares her vast knowledge of the subject in this accessible and comprehensive handbook.

Perfect for:

Artists and art aspirants interested in exploring a new medium
Experienced oil painters looking to eliminate solvents from their practices
Painting students and teachers

The New Oil Painting

Readers make athletes splash, sprint, or score just by wiggling their fingers! Then, with two sets of hands, readers help the athletes unite as a team in the gatefold finale. Active and adorable characters model independence and teamwork, making this innovative board book perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!

I Can Play

For every dad, grandfather, father-to-be, step-dad, or father figure, this book is the ultimate expression of love. Featuring compelling quotes, literary excerpts, and pop culture references as well as inspiring photographs of fathers (some are famous and some are heroes only to their own families), The Greatness of Dads celebrates the unique bond between dads and their children in an unforgettable book that showcases the universal threads of fatherhood: love, discipline, responsibility, fun, embarrassment, sadness, and joy. The compelling prose, heartwarming images of fathers and their children, and variety of dads included make this handsome volume the ideal gift for Father's Day, birthdays, holidays, or just to say "I love you."

The Greatness Of Dads

The extraordinary life of photojournalist, artist, and avid adventurer Dan Eldon inspired a bestselling book, a foundation to support creative activism, and now a major feature film. Gathering together over 200 pages from Eldon's journals, this revised edition of the critically acclaimed book features a new foreword by Kweku Mandela, a new afterword by Alicia Dougherty, and approximately 20 new pieces of art. It is the legacy of a young artist killed by an angry mob in Somalia just as his creative powers were beginning to be recognized by himself and others. Through these elaborately collaged and colorful pages, Eldon's journey will continue to inspire many future generations to come.

The Journey Is The Destination, Revised Edition

"Smashing...the characters are unforgettable" raves Amy Tan; "funny, authentic, and moving" says Dave Barry; "the female Kinky Friedman has arrived" lauds Olivia Goldsmith. This hilarious, fast-paced novel about musicians, love, and family is the literary debut of Kathi Kamen Goldmark, founder of the Rock Bottom Remainders, the publishing industry's hottest band. The tale follows sexy Sarah Jean Pixlie as she catapults from struggling back-up singer to blazing star on the country music scene. Along the way, she pours out her irreverent, savvy soul in the delicious, humorous lyrics to more than a dozen original songs, including "Put Me on the Guest List (To Your Heart)," "Hell on Heels," and "My Baby Used to Hold Me (Now He's Putting Me on Hold)." Witty and fresh, this romp is a great performance on stage and on the page.

And My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You

Can you smash your way to guacamole glory? Avo' go at claiming victory in this Avocado Smash Pinball from Ridley's Games! Use the flippers to land the silver balls inside the avocados to score as many points as possible to be crowned Top Avocado!

Avocado Smash Pinball

The new yellow monster arrived on the island with an intriguing offer: "Let me have a tiny bit of land for myself and I will clear away your rocks, level your ground, and tidy up your jungle." The very lazy red and blue monsters may not like the strange "funny foreigner type" but how can they refuse especially when they had not the faintest intention of holding up their end of the bargain? How yellow monster succeeds in forcing the two monsters to live up to their promise, while building himself a lush island paradise, makes for a remarkable modern fable of sharing and acceptance.
David McKee's provocative and humorous text will incite readers to thinking and to laughter, as they chortle over some of the delicious insults the monsters hurl at each other. Who can forget "gormless gump" or "custard-colored, cringing creep!"?