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Thriving offers advice and inspiration for living your best life illustrated in vibrant color by beloved artist Bodil Jane. So, you've just completed your last big adventure—now what? What's the secret to getting a head start on the rest of your life? The truth is that there's no big secret to achieving success. But there are a bunch of little secrets (OK, more like ideas) that will help you make things happen—no matter what life throws your way. Featuring stylishly illustrated advice on everything from making a killer first impression to speaking up for yourself, this book will inspire you to unlock your potential and thrive. PERFECT GRAD GIFT: Life after college can be daunting. Both quirky and inspirational, this book will alleviate some of the stress by offering actionable pieces of advice that grads can use as they enter the next phase of their lives. WIDELY LOVED ILLUSTRATOR: With more than 200k followers on Instagram, Bodil Jane creates gorgeous, modern illustrations that celebrate everyday achievements. Her style perfectly complements the down-to-earth advice from writer Carey Jones. INSPIRING AND ACCESSIBLE: This book teaches you how to be the best version of yourself while also practicing self-care and self-acceptance. It is a helpful reminder that you can give yourself a break and embrace your imperfections—and have a happy, successful life at the same time. Perfect for: 
- Grads and grad-gift givers 
- Galentine's Day shoppers 
- Fans of Bodil Jane's art

Thriving

Showcasing the beauty of the natural world, this notecard collection includes eight different vintage botanical illustrations dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Gorgeous and timeless, these flowers are suitable for any occasion.

The Art Of Instruction Notecard Set

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco that has been making things since the Summer of Love. We are inspired by the enduring magic of books, and by sparking the passions of others. Chronicle Books: The First 50 Years is a comprehensive guide to where we came from and where we’re going next. All the proceeds from our online sales of Chronicle Books: The First 50 Years will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting booksellers and book industry employees in need since 1996.

Chronicle Books: The First 50 Years (custom)

Shanghai has long been considered a gateway to the world, and so it's no surprise that its cuisine, with a distinctive blend of Asian and European influences, is beloved among foodies far and wide. In this impressive collection of more than 50 sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare dishes, Shanghai native and culinary expert Richard Wong shares his family recipes that have been updated for the modern table. This amazing cookbook satisfies savory, sweet, or spicy cravings with inspiring recipes like Shanghai Slow-Cooked Chicken, Sweet SoySauced Broccolini, and Spicy Shrimp Chow Mein. Included is a section on stocking a Shanghai pantry with all the essentials for preparing quick, flavorful meals. And with a chapter dedicated to making robust sauces tailored to complement any dish, Modern Asian Flavors is the ultimate passport for a delicious adventure.

Modern Asian Flavors

This follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? (over one million copies sold in 15 languages!) captures the universal love between a father and child. Set in Africa and featuring the Maasai culture, the beautiful watercolor illustrations, lyrical text, and enduring message are sure to make this another instant classic.

Papa Do You Love Me

Baby & Kids

It's all about the gin with this Gin Lover's Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games. This 500-piece puzzle will make the ultimate gift for every gin fan. Piece it together to make a comprehensive illustrated chart of gin drinks, botanicals, spices and fun gin facts from around the world. Puzzle comes in a smart cylindrical box. Puzzle size 13.8 x 19.7''

Gin Lover's 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Forget IOUs. What a pregnant woman really wants is the gift of a You Owe Me. She'll love cashing in these 30 vouchers for luxurious treats like massages, ice cream, and ladies' night out.

You Owe Me: 30 Favors For The Mom-to-be

Levi just wants to be treated like a typical kid. As a baby, he had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. So when his dad—divorced from his mom—suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?

Knockout

Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in the sturdy red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama which one is the best at each task and, as they are being tucked into bed, which one she loves the best. Barbara Joosse's heartwarming text is beautifully complimented by Mary Whyte's engaging watercolor illustrations. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.

I Love You The Purplest

This journal taps into the important and ubiquitous need to be gentle with yourself and offers a safe space to let go of negative self-image and start using your inner monologue to lift yourself up. This guided journal offers readers tools to stop putting themselves down and start speaking kindly to themselves. Inspired by the widespread recognition that your inner voice plays a huge role in your self-esteem and mental health, the journal helps readers recognize negative patterns in how they relate to themselves and helps them to reframe those inner conversations, react gently when self-criticism sneaks back in, and cultivate a more positive relationship with themselves overall. Whether the negative inner conversation stems from body image, work expectations, personal life goals, or specific challenging moments, Quiet Your Inner Critic offers a holistic and inclusive way to treat ourselves more gently and find a more positive way to speak to our inner selves. SELF-KINDNESS IS PART OF SELF-CARE: This lightly guided journal offers simple ways to practice self-care in the way you talk to yourself, using a clinically recommended approach to improving your inner monologue. A UNIQUE TOOL: This journal offers approachable guidance on how to talk to yourself but isn't grounded in specific ideologies, philosophies, or techniques, and offers easy activities to pick up and put down whenever the moment strikes. POSITIVE AND SIMPLE TECHNIQUES: Being kinder to yourself doesn't require a huge investment of time, and this journal puts that into practice. The writing prompts, techniques, and exercises are simple and easy to do, and each one only takes a few minutes to complete. Readers can use the techniques throughout the day and week to reframe how they talk to themselves, moving from a harsh, negative mindspace into one where they can truly celebrate and appreciate themselves. Perfect for: Mindfulness seekers, self-help actualizers, people wanting to silence their inner critic and improve their self-esteem, self-improvement devotees looking to improve their mental relationship to themselves, people who are struggling with their mental health

Quiet Your Inner Critic

The timely, passionate, and humanely political work of America's greatest folk singer and songwriter is presented through his own words and art—curated by Woody's daughter—in this essential self-portrait, including never-before published lyrics and personal writing, and testimony from contemporary writers and musicians on his powerful relevance today. Woody Guthrie and his passionate social politics are as crucial today as they have ever been. A powerful voice for justice, and the author of more than 3,000 songs (including "This Land is Your Land"), he was also a poet, painter, illustrator, novelist, journal keeper, and profuse letter writer. Curated by his daughter Nora and award-winning music historian Robert Santelli, this fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book thematically reveals Woody's story through his own personal writings, lyrics, and artwork, urgently bringing his voice to life. Featuring never-before-published lyrics to some of his greatest songs, personal diary entries, doodles, quips and jokes, and piercing insights on his politics and justice, this is an undeniable and important celebration of Woody's vibrant life's work. Created to be enjoyed by all – those interested in folk music or those interested in Woody's thoughts on Life in all its aspects, from Politics and Spirituality, to Love and Family – this book reflects Bob Dylan's thoughts on Woody Guthrie; "You can listen to his songs and learn how to live."

ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGWRITERS IN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY: Woody Guthrie has had a profound impact on American musicians, writers, politicians (and the everyman who found solace and kinship in Guthrie's writings and political beliefs), who have been shaped by his music and activism—namely the great founding father of songwriting himself, Bob Dylan, for whom he was a mentor. Others who have named Guthrie as a major influence include Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, John Mellencamp, Billy Bragg, Joe Strummer, and Jerry Garcia, just to name a few.
RARE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL: This is Woody's life told primarily in his own words, with never-before published handwritten lyrics, artwork, journals, and much more.
WORDS OF WISDOM RELEVANT TODAY: Woody Guthrie's lyrics and writings carry pointed relevance to our world today—he wrote powerfully about economic inequality, immigration reform, fascism, war, corruption from capitalism gone wild, patriotism, and environmentalism—not to mention spirituality of all kinds, love, and family.
EXCLUSIVE CONTRIBUTORS: Includes new writing about Woody and his music by Chuck D., Ani DiFranco, Douglas Brinkley, Jeff Daniels, Arlo Guthrie, and Rosanne Cash.

Perfect for:

Music lovers
Musicians and artists
Political activists and historians
Fans of Americana

Woody Guthrie

Ninjas are awesome—stealthy, cunning experts of infiltration and close combat. But like us all, they must sometimes grapple with the small but significant problems of everyday life. For instance, ninjas have issues with squirrels. They also have trouble with chimneys, pigeons, blow darts, and mimes. They really like hiding, going undercover, and piñatas, but have MAJOR issues with samurai, giant fighting robots, and unicorns. Through it all, they secretly long for just one thing. Author of the breakout hit Zombies Hate Stuff, Greg Stones turns his popular, playfully absurd illustration style to the badass but surprisingly issue-fraught world of ninjas, detailing their inner lives and mortal combat with a subversive sense of the absurd.

Ninjas Have Issues

SPLASH bob-bob-bob Motor-Mix a gyrocopter, lunar probe, jumbo jet, and more to invent a flying machine all your own! Young readers will delight in mixing and matching their favorite vehicles and then reading the funny sounds and sentences that result, making for a playful, interactive bonding experience.

Motor Mix: Flight

"A new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun." — School Library Journal Old MacDonald has some new friends on the farm: Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a...TRUCK?! With a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there, this classic folk song just got revved up! Beloved machines—the excavator, dump truck, bulldozer, and more—will have vehicle enthusiasts of all ages reading and singing along. 
- With colorful, fun illustrations, and subtle themes of gender equality, both parents and kids will enjoy this story over and over again 
- Ideal for family and elementary school story time 
- Steve Goetz was inspired to write his debut picture book, Old MacDonald Had a Truck, after his son began to sing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" with alternative lyrics Fans of Old MacDonald Had a Boat and Old MacDonald's Things That Go will love this entertaining read (and sing-aloud book) with a surprise ending.

Old Macdonald Had A Truck

For 125 years, Columbia Records has remained one of the most vibrant and storied names in prerecorded sound, nurturing the careers of legends such as Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, and many more. Written by distinguished historian Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, this lavishly illustrated celebration is a must-have for any serious music fan.

360 Sound Hc

An exclusive edition of Dolly Parton’s Songteller, featuring a pink 45 record with two never-before-heard songs.
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with rare photos and memorabilia from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics.
This special edition includes:

A denim-wrapped foil-stamped clamshell box with Songteller inside
A 45 record on pink vinyl featuring two never-before-released demo songs, “I Don’t Care” and “The Fall,” encased in a printed sleeve and inserted into a folder. Folder contains lyrics to the two songs printed on the back.
Gilded edges
Lifting ribbon
Individually shrink-wrapped

EXCLUSIVE EDITION: A limited run of only 2,500 copies, this exclusive edition is housed in a dazzling denim-wrapped foil-stamped clamshell box, complete with a 45 record on pink vinyl featuring two never-before-released demo songs!
TRADE EDITION WAS AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The trade edition was published in November 2020 to astronomical success, media attention, glowing reviews, and fan love.
ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND RECOGNIZED COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS IN THE WORLD: Though she is also a successful actress, producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly is first and foremost a country music legend. Just a few of her accolades and accomplishments: She has sold over 100 million records worldwide, received 9 Grammy awards and 47 nominations, 25 certified gold, platinum, and multiplatinum awards from the RIAA, and recorded 41 top-10 country albums (a record).
MASSIVE, DEVOTED, AND LONGTIME FAN BASE: Dolly’s already massive fan base just keeps growing. Her social media numbers are in the millions; her Dollywood theme park attracts 6 million visitors per year, dozens of fan clubs are dedicated to her. She is outspoken, intelligent, and universally adored.
LITERACY ADVOCATE: Dolly founded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which partners with local communities to provide free books to kids, and has donated 100 million books to date. It also has arms in Canada, the UK, Australia, and Ireland. (Chronicle will be dedicating our holiday Give Books campaigns in 2020 and 2021 to DPIL.)
Perfect for:

Dolly Parton fans and collectors
Country music lovers and music history fanatics

Dolly Parton, Songteller (limited Edition)

Fifty brain-busting trivia questions about history, geography, pop culture, and more make for an unforgettable after-dinner duel between friends and family!

After Dinner Amusements: Get Smart

"Flawless" ("JT Leroy"); "thoroughly enjoyable read" ( San Francisco Chronicle); "wonderful, terrible, dangerous stories" (Pam Houston). Jodi Angel's collectionnow in paperbackreceived widespread acclaim encapsulated by the Buffalo Daily News : "She's got gripping tales to tell, and each comes across as that rare bird of fictionthe utterly fresh story." The teenaged characters face situations spiraling out of their control, and each totters between disaster and grace. "This precarious world is putty in Jodi Angel's nimble hands," hails the Los Angeles Times. Written with raw directness and understanding that makes these ten stories impossible to forget, The History of Vegas is a must-read debut.

The History Of Vegas

Parenting Tip #1: There's no one right way to be a parent. This entertaining parenting guide filled with helpful, bite-sized advice. From a list of what you need in a diaper bag to a loving reminder that sometimes you just need to take time for yourself, these tips and tricks reassure parents that, yes, they can do this! 
- Tips and tricks reassure parents that parenting is doable and that they are already doing a great job. 
- Timesavers and support that new parents need 
- Fun illustrations to lighten the mood

The Secret Art Of Being A Parent

This distinctive notebook collection showcases classic and rarely seen, gorgeous vintage posters and concept artwork from the ultimate film in the original Star Wars trilogy. Each notebook features lightly ruled interiors with quotations from the film, plus additional artwork on the inside and back covers.
3 Paperback notebooks with center-sewn bindings, 6 x 8 inches, 64 pages each.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Notebook Collection

Make salmon splash and bear cubs bustle with each push of a durable novelty element in this sweet and interactive morning read-aloud. When you wake up in the morning, playful animals are starting their day! Push and pull the sturdy tabs to make dragonflies dance and bear cubs bustle in this sweet, interactive tale of morning-time fun. A charming and interactive bedtime read-aloud, young children will delight in moving the durable novelty elements, making the illustrations transform through their efforts. FOR FANS OF BARNYARD DANCE!: With rollicking rhyme and dancing animals, this book is perfect for anyone who loves Sandra Boynton's Barnyard Dance! GOOD MORNING READ-ALOUD: Every day is a dance! Perfect for any hour of the day, this celebration of daytime animal fun could also be incorporated in to morning routines. The last lines are an inspiring invitation: "Each animal romps in their favorite way. What will you go do today?" BONDING & LEARNING: Interactive novelty elements create opportunities for interacting with the book, and with one another, in new and sweet ways. While promoting parent-child bonding, the interactive elements also help the youngest readers learn hand-eye coordination and cause-and-effect as they see how their actions impact the illustrations. CUDDLY CREATURES: Teagan White's cutest of animals are irresistible. Perfect for: parents, gift-givers, and fans of interactive books

Sunrise Dance

Play to determine what your fortune will be in Fortune Cookie, the mystical game of tempting fate from Ridley's Games. On a plate in front of you sit 12 Fortune Cookies. Many are unfortunate, but some predict great things. Use magic scrolls to strategically change your fate, but other players can influence it, too! Will you end up with good fortune, or does your future involve being injured playing leapfrog with a unicorn? Use your actions wisely to grab a good fortune, and bluff your opponents to make sure they don't! Contains instructions, 12 fortune cookie cards, 30 action cards, 5 star-shaped wooden tokens, 1 score pad and 1 pencil. 3-5 players. Ages 8+. 10 minutes per person average gameplay. Share your fortune on social media using #fortunecookies.

Fortune Cookies

Featuring colorful watercolor artwork from the artist behind the bestselling Celestial One Line a Day journal, this lightly prompted journal sparks inspiration and reflection. Discover the beauty all around you and unwind in these pages. Richly illustrated with ethereal watercolors, this handsome hardcover journal features the lightest touch of writing guidance, with prompts every few pages to inspire gratitude, creativity, mindfulness, and wonder at the everyday. With sparkling foil-stamped accents and a ribbon marker, this journal is a keepsake and a beautiful gift for those who love to record and reflect. 
- MINDFULNESS THROUGH JOURNALING: The encouraging words interspersed throughout these pages inspire self-acceptance, staying in the moment, and appreciation of easily overlooked wonders. 
- EASY AND OPEN-ENDED: Use this journal to complement a mindfulness or gratitude practice or to jot down everyday notes. Offering a mix of lined and blank pages, it's practical for all kinds of journaling and note-taking needs. 
- BEAUTIFUL TO DISPLAY: Shining with gold foil, this journal is an eye-catching accessory on the desktop or nightstand. 
- LOVELY GIFT: This journal looks like a prewrapped present. Both practical and pretty, it makes a delightful gift for New-Year-New-You, Mother's Day, or any celebratory occasion. 
- BELOVED ARTIST WITH WIDE APPEAL: Yao Cheng is the artist behind the hit Celestial One Line a Day and Floral One Line a Day journals from Chronicle Books. Fans of her fresh and contemporary watercolor style will love the wide range of her artwork featured in this journal and the addition of guiding words to inspire musings. Perfect for: 
- Journalers who love lush watercolor 
- People seeking light guidance for mindfulness or gratitude practices 
- Mother's Day gift shoppers

Embrace The Beauty Journal

This handy collection of 24 mini notecards features a range of heartfelt expletives, from "You're the Shit" and "Fabulous as Fuck" to "Fucking Killing It" and "You Got this Shit." Cards come in a keepsake tray and feature gold-foil-stamped calligraphy on both a white and black card stock, offering a fun and stylish way to express gratitude, congrats, and words of encouragement.

You're The Fucking Best Mini Notecards

A Beautiful Mess is one of the most popular DIY style blogs in the world, with more than 1 million readers. Co-creators (and sisters) Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson share their unique and approachable diet with fans and healthy eaters in this, their first cookbook. Their philosophy involves eating responsibly during the week—avoiding refined flours, sugars, alcohol, and dairy—and indulging on weekends. Vetted by nutritionists and divided into four parts (breakfast, meals, snacks and sweets, and drinks), each containing a weekday and weekend chapter. Featuring an attractive textured case vibrant photographs, this one-of-a-kind book makes a special gift for yourself or a friend looking for a lifestyle change—or simply more healthy and delicious go-to recipes!

A Beautiful Mess Weekday Weekend

Don't say yes or no in this fast-paced game from Ridley's Games! In this quick-fire question game, your opponents can 'ding' you out and steal the card if you hesitate, repeat a previous answer or answer 'yes' or 'no'. Try to answer the 10 questions on the card without hesitation to win! Contains 70 question cards, 1 bell and instructions. Ages 8+.

Ding It

This cheerful collection of alloccasion
notecards features four
different hand-lettered greetings
and festive patterns, all
enclosed in a keepsake box and
printed with environmentally
friendly materials.

Every Day Eco-notecards

Family entertainment in a box: Full of easy offline activities that will encourage connection and fun for all ages, this attention-grabbing and affordable box of prompts makes an excellent gift. It’s the gift of inspiration, with prompts and talking points that will get loved ones laughing, connecting, and playing together. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.

Spark Family Fun

Just say ''no'' with this unique Nope Card Game by Ridley's Games. Strategic play is a must to make your opponents discard their cards so you can hold onto yours. This addictive color-matching contest can be played with 2 or more players and is suitable for 6 years and above. Contains 104 beautifully simple and highly visual game cards, plus easy to understand instructions.