Do Books provide readers with the tools and inspiration to live a fulfilled and engaged life. Whether it's mastering a new skill, cultivating a positive mindset, or finding inspiration for a new project, these books dispense expert wisdom on subjects related to personal growth, business, and slow living. Written by the movers, shakers, and change makers who have participated in the DO Lectures in the United Kingdom and the United States, Do Books are packed with easy-to-follow exercises, bite-size tips, and striking visuals. Practical, useful, and encouraging, each book delivers trustworthy, empowering guidance so readers can succeed in whatever they choose to "do." For anyone who's ever dreamed of growing their own food but isn't sure where to start, Do Grow delivers simple-to-follow guidance on planting and harvesting ten vegetables—whether it's in a small window box or a spacious backyard—and provides delicious, easyto- prepare recipes so readers can enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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Amy Butler's Blossom magazine is a biannual collection of everything that inspires her: page after page of photographs from her travels to spiritual locales such as Morocco and Sedona; meditative articles from like-minded designers, artists, and life coaches; the signature designs and textiles that she creates from these inspirations; plus her ongoing exploration of positive and joyful living. Now available in print for the first time, this irresistible look-book compiles the first two issues of the magazine. Brimming with photographs, fashion, art, patterns, and written pieces that reflect Amy's unique philosophy of life and style, Blossom will capture the imagination of anyone in search of beauty and meaning.

Amy Butler's Blossom

Claw your way to the top of the animal kingdom! Fans of beloved illustrator Richard McGuire will revel in this wild deck featuring animals from a range of environments (ocean, forest, jungle, savannah, and Arctic), ranked by their order in the food chain. The highest cards take the lowest cards, but the "Wild Cards" take all! An irresistible tin package, cards adorned with striking art, and brilliant pops of Pantone colors serve up a card game experience that can't be tamed!

Richard Mcguire's Wild Cards

With greetings for celebrations, thank-yous, congratulations, or friendly hellos, these botanical designs will strike a sweet note with every recipient.

Dandelion Fields Notecards

Babysaurus loves playing hide-and-seek with his Papasaurus. But one day, no matter where he looks, he can't find him, so Babysaurus turns to his prehistoric friends for help. Where can his Papasaurus be? Of course, Papasaurus has been right there all along, and when Babysaurus needs a little help, Papasaurus is ready with a big kiss and more games. This colorful and reassuring book is a fresh twist on a perennial theme that will win the hearts of little ones and their papas alike.

Papasaurus

Celebrate Abraham Lincoln with a night of good old-fashioned fun! Five classic drinking games get a presidential twist in this fun set featuring a unique illustrated card deck and two ready-for-drinkin' Lincoln screen-printed shot glasses. Beat the odds and pass the laws at the "Battle of Gettysburg," bet drinks on the "Presidential Race," and test your honesty with "Lincoln's Top Hat." With games of endurance, luck, and liberal libation for 2 to 8 players, Drinkin' with Lincoln is sure to unify any party in good spirits, no politics required!

Drinkin' With Lincoln

Shark! Who goes there? In this all-new collection of vibrantly illustrated wordplay from artist Frida Clements, lovely flora and fauna drawings meet funny hand-lettered sayings and offer fresh ways to have a little pun. With everything from cheep thrills to currant obsessions, this book is the perfect way to stay best fronds forever with pun-lovers looking to espresso themselves. Yeah, buoy! You go, grill! Each turn of the page is sure to bring out a giggle, or perhaps a groan, so get kraken and check it out.

The Snuggle Is Real

What does Baby Bear eat when he's hungry? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. This simple, comforting story features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.

Baby Bear: Finger Puppet Book

Baby & Kids

A delightful bestseller when first published in Japan, this charming illustrated book takes readers inside the magical realm of books, libraries, and bookstores. At The I Wonder Bookstore, customers come in and ask the owner countless variations on its namesake question ("I wonder if you have any books about...") and he is happy to fill their requests in enchanting ways. In these pages readers will discover books that grow on trees, books designed to be read by two (or more) people at once, books that can only be read by moonlight, bookstore weddings, an underwater library, a boot camp for charismatic bookstore attendants, and many more wonders that celebrate the transporting magic of reading in a timeless and irresistible way.

The I Wonder Bookstore

From the editor of the New York Times bestseller and instant classic Letters of Note, comes this companion volume of more than 125 captivating letters. Each turn of the page brings delight and discovery in a collection of correspondence that spans centuries and place, written by the famous, the not-so-famous, and the downright infamous. Entries are accompanied by a transcript of the letter, a short contextual introduction, and a spirited illustration—in most cases, a facsimile of the letter itself. A splendid gatefold features one extraordinary hand-embroidered biographical letter. As surprising as it is entertaining, Letters of Note: Volume 2 is a gift of endless enjoyment and lasting value.

Letters Of Note: Volume 2

A position a day keeps the love doctor away. A follow-up to the wildly successful Position of the Day from the editors of Nerve.com: yes, yes, YES! It seems that readers do, in fact, want to have sex every day of the year. Picking up where its outrageously successful predecessor, um, got off is Position of the Day Playbook, featuring 366 erotic couplings packed into one chunky, inspiring, and hilarious compendium. Following the publication of Position of the Day, Nerve was bombarded with reader comments: Do any of the positions work better with equipment say, a six-pack and a helmet? And, hey, do I still need to go to the gym if I'm regularly having sex upside down with my head on a chair and my feet wrapped around my lover's neck? Nerve has tried to address these concerns and others in this latest edition. A team of nimble, limber, and extremely attractive volunteers selflessly ventured to the laboratory for months of research and the results of those experiments are now available! 
- Each sexual position comes with an estimated caloric expenditure (for each person involved), a list of possible side effects (leg cramp, lawsuit), and equipment recommendations (hanging bar, stethoscope, cowboy hat) 
- Includes a follow-up section for comments and rating boxes for the reader to fill out 
- Nerve.com has been publishing provocative essays and photography, stimulating reporting, and side-splitting commentary on a daily basis since 1997. Described by Entertainment Weekly as " Playboy 's body with the New Yorker 's brain," Nerve has won numerous awards, including a Forbes"Best of the Web" selection in 2004 This book is a fun way to keep things exciting and put the spice and adventure back into your relationship. With 366 positions of varying degrees of difficulty for every day of the year — including leap year! Publisher's note: Should parties find themselves stuck in one of the positions, they are advised to contact 911 immediately and neither Chronicle Books nor Nerve directly.

Position Of The Day Playbook

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the eighth installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it's for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for you serving size. Don't ask why. How are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is snoop around the neighborhood. Wow...It's very interesting what they can find out. It's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper.

Ivy And Bean No News Is Good News (book 8)

This portable guide deck offers prompts to lead you to new and inspiring experiences, no matter the destination. From the author of the bestselling I Was Here travel journal, add variety and spontaneity to any trip with 75 illustrated cards that encourage you to seek out new paths—from slowing down and making time to wander to saying "yes" to serendipitous encounters and unplanned adventures. Detours: 75 Activity Cards for Travel Near and Far is a unique, inspiring, on-the-go tool for curious travelers and anyone looking for creative ways to explore. 
- GREAT PRESENT OR SELF-PURCHASE FOR TRAVELERS AND CREATIVES: A great way to gift new experiences! With 75 different prompts and charming color illustrations throughout, this compact deck makes a thoughtful gift for travelers and folks with a creative spirit. 
- PERFECT FOR ALL KINDS OF TRAVEL OR SIMPLY TO SPICE UP A DAILY ROUTINE: Unlike destination-specific guides with recommended sights and landmarks, Detours offers open-ended prompts that can be used anywhere (local, domestic, or international travel). Good for staycations and vacations! 
- EXPERIENCED AUTHOR: Kate Pocrass is an avid traveler and the author and illustrator of several travel-themed journals and gift products. She is a firm believer in making the journey as interesting as the destination.

Detours

Sweet, simple rhyming text and an interactive finger puppet combine for hours of delightful play!

Little Bunny: Finger Puppet Book

50 math flashcards from The World of Eric Carle™ Fun and engaging way to learn numbers and counting: Featuring familiar characters and classic images from the books of bestselling author Eric Carle, this flashcard set offers a creative introduction to early math concepts, from number recognition to counting, and even simple equations. 
- Includes 50 double-sided cards 
- Portable pack of cards is perfect for learning at home, in the classroom, or on the go 
- An engaging way to learn numbers and counting through vibrant illustrations of familiar characters Young fans of The World of Eric Carle™ will love learning and practicing math with Numbers and Counting Flash Cards Double-sided flashcards are a fun and engaging way to learn numbers and counting
The World of Eric Carle™ promotes the joys of playful learning, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar ™ as its centerpiece. The brand has touched the lives of children around the world for three generations through Carle's timeless stories and vibrant artwork. One of Eric Carle's books is bought every 30 seconds, adding to the 130 million books sold worldwide.

World Of Eric Carle Numbers & Counting Flash Cards

Test your sports knowledge with the ultimate Sports Trivia, with questions for fans of football, cycling and even ten pin bowling, to name a few! Box includes 140 multiple choice question cards. Presented in a geometric print box. Full instructions included. Size: 3.5" x 5.1" x 2.2".

Sports Trivia

Now that Ivy and Bean are friends, they do gymnastics club together, sit together in Ms. Aruba-Tate's second grade, and tell each other their darkest secrets. And when Ivy discovers a ghost in the school bathroom, it will take both girls' courage and imagination to make it go away. Another entertaining installment in this series about two mischievous, funny, clever girls.

Ivy And Bean And The Ghost That Had To Go (book 2)

In this collection of poetry, National Book Award finalist Gary Soto tackles the shabby reality of the world around him and turns it into vivid poetry. Drawing on the Chicano slang of the barrio, Soto gives authentic voice to portraits of life set mostly in California's San Joaquin Valley, where he was born and raised. The theme of the poet as troubadour runs throughout the bookâthere is a wry humor in Soto's description of the drunken narrator of "The Mariachi Suit," who, with "spurs jangling music" and a "guitar like a small coffin in my arms," serenades an audience of cats, "Who yawn, lick the clover pads/Of their salty paws, and prance away." A delightful poem to Soto's wife of 23 years ("Meat and Potatoes") playfully contrasts a miserable bachelor meal with the exotic cooking of the woman next door: "Love was at her table,/A fork going to her mouth and the noodles,/How delicious, easy to swallow." These poems will please Soto's many admirers, and the edgy voice of A Natural Man is sure to convert even more.

A Natural Man

The ABCs of adventure are on display in this colorful collection of flashcards featuring Lily, the Travelling Girl. The cards are sturdy and ideal for small hands, and the illustrations are perfect for decorating a child's room. Kids will love exploring the world of travel while learning the alphabet with these vibrant, fun flashcards!

Lately Lily Abc Travel Flash Cards

In this lighthearted guided journal, Daily Mail wine columnist Helen McGinn simplifies wine education for amateur wine drinkers who want to know more about wine and are looking for a fun, easy way to learn. Fifty-two weeks of intuitive fill-ins become a self-taught course in wine-tasting, gleaned from evaluating one new wine each week, combined with McGinn's streamlined explanations of key wine knowhow (what distinguishes common wine styles, how to read wine labels, what wine terminology really means, and more). Users end up with a working knowledge of wine, an understanding of which wines they enjoy and why, the confidence to shop for wine, and a lasting record of all the new wines they've tried over the year.

A Very Nice Glass Of Wine

Add Amy Butler's unique design sensibility to furniture, lamps, vases, picture frames, and more with decoupage. Featuring a 28-page booklet offering step-by-step instructions for 12 projects using this simple technique, plus 80 sheets of decoupage-weight paper printed with 19 of Amy's signature patterns, this portfolio contains everything beginners and pros alike need to create stylish new looks for the home.

Amy Butler Decoupage

A wordless wonder of a picture book, reminiscent of David Wiesner and Chris Van Allsburg. An unforgettable subway ride in an alien world filled with truths of our own.

Alien Nation

For fans of Let That Sh*t Go and Calm the Chaos, this uplifting journal features soothing mantras paired with blank space for processing stress and setting positive intentions. Anxiety Is My Sidekick is a calming companion for managing anxiety and releasing stress. With encouraging mantras sprinkled throughout, plus plenty of blank space for processing thoughts, practicing mindfulness, and setting intentions, this journal is an uplifting tool to turn to in any difficult moment. Delivered in a gorgeous package with shimmery details, Anxiety Is My Sidekick is the perfect self-care accessory for anyone experiencing anxiety, stress, or burnout. 
- BEAUTIFUL ACCESSORY: With an eye-catching title and a luminous cover with shimmering flourishes, this stylish package makes the perfect statement accessory. 
- EASY TO USE: With simple mantras sprinkled throughout and blank pages for reflection, this inviting journal makes it easy to process emotions, set intentions, and practice self-care in everyday life. 
- VALUABLE CONTENT: Touching on themes of stress, anxiety, and burnout, this journal offers compassion and encouragement for all of life's overwhelming moments. Perfect for: 
- Self-care enthusiasts, mindfulness seekers, journalers 
- Fans of Let That Sh*t Go and Calm the Chaos

Anxiety Is My Sidekick

Celebrate Sithmas in style and good cheer with this sweetly funny holiday gift book from the New York Times bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son.
Sithmas time is here, and the Vader family—little Luke, Leia, and the Dark Lord of the Sith—are busy trimming the tree, hanging their stockings, building stormtrooper snowmen, and listening for Santa’s tauntons on the roof. This sweetly funny seasonal celebration sees Vader doing his best to raise his rebellious kids while running the galactic Empire and navigating holiday cheer (including the Imperial gift exchange). Featuring Force-wielding snowball fights, gingerbread Death Stars, sledding with Han Solo, and much more, this charming family album of festivity in Jeffrey Brown’s now-classic New York Times bestselling Vader series is the stocking stuffer of the season for fans across the galaxy far, far away.
CLASSIC HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A STAR WARS TWIST: Whether it’s trimming the tree with Yoda or using the Force for a snowball fight, baking a gingerbread Death Star or sledding with Han Solo, this book is full of the spirit of the season.
RETURN OF THE BELOVED SERIES: The next installment in Jeffrey Brown’s bestselling series, Darth Vader and Son. Featuring the galaxy’s first family and their friends in the delightful style you know and love.
FESTIVE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Kids will love this sweet collection of holiday celebrations and adults will laugh along with the trials of running a galactic Empire AND making the season bright for the family.
Perfect for:

Star Wars fans of all ages
Families
Anyone looking for a sweet and funny stocking stuffer

Star Wars: A Vader Family Sithmas

In his engaging new collection, National Book Award finalist Gary Soto creates poems that each begin with a line from Shakespeare and then continue in Soto's fresh and accessible verse. Drawing on moments from the sonnets, Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and others, Soto illuminates aspects of the source material while taking his poems in directions of their own, strategically employing the color of "thee" and "thine," kings, thieves, and lovers. The results are inspired, by turns meditative, playful, and moving, and consistently fascinating for the conversation they create between the Bard's time and language and our own here and now.

You Kiss By Th' Book

The #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Mighty, Mighty Construction Site brings readers the mighty—and sleepy—sounds of a busy construction site! Lightly abridged and revised from the original text, this playful board book includes a sound bar with five fun sounds— vroom, yay, glug, beep, yawn —that lend interactive fun to the setting of the hit picture book.

Mighty, Mighty Construction Site Sound Book

With roughly 95,000 blogs launched worldwide every 24 hours (BlogPulse), making a fledgling site stand out isn't easy. This authoritative handbook gives creative hopefuls a leg up. Joy Cho, of the award-winning Oh Joy!, offers expert advice on starting and growing a blog, from design and finance to overcoming blogger's block, attracting readers, and more. With a foreword from Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge plus expert interviews, this book will fine-tune what the next generation of bloggers shares with the world. Learn how to: - Design your site - Choose the right platform - Attract a fan base - Finance your blog - Maintain work/life balance - Manage comments - Find content inspiration - Overcome blogger's block - Choose the right ads - Develop a voice - Protect your work - Create a media kit - Leverage your social network - Take better photographs - Set up an affiliate program - Partner with sponsors - Build community - Go full-time with your blog - And more! And more!

Blog, Inc.

This feminist retelling of the history of photography puts women in the picture—and, more importantly, behind the camera! In ten thematic, chronological sections, Tate Modern curator Emma Lewis explores the vital role women artists have played in shaping the ever-evolving medium of photography. Lewis has compiled work from more than 200 different women and nonbinary photographers along with short essays on 75 different artists, many informed by her interviews with the subjects. From the studio portraiture of the late nineteenth century to the photojournalism of Dorothea Lange and Lee Miller in the early twentieth—and from second-wave feminist critiques of gender roles to contemporary selfies and social media personae—this volume examines different genres, styles, and approaches to photography from the 1800s to the present. UNPARALLELED IN SCOPE: International, inclusive, and intersectional, this comprehensive volume tells the story of a versatile and innovative medium. From early-twentieth-century self-portraits responding to modernity and changing notions of womanhood, to photojournalistic images documenting the climate crisis, the photographs in this book demonstrate the varied ways that women respond to and shape the global cultural landscape. The artists profiled here include: 
- Sheila Pree Bright 
- Imogen Cunningham 
- Paz Errázuriz 
- Nan Goldin 
- Kati Horna 
- Mari Katayama 
- Dora Maar 
- Lee Miller 
- Tina Modotti 
- Zanele Muholi 
- Shirin Neshat 
- Cindy Sherman 
- Lieko Shiga 
- Lorna Simpson 
- Amalia Ulman 
- And more! INSIGHTFULLY ORGANIZED: The thematic chapters of this project showcase photography's changing role in society and art. They allow the author to explore and contextualize how this role has (or hasn't) made space for women and people of marginalized genders, and how the work done on the margins of the medium pushes the boundaries of technology and creative expression. This is not simply a collection of "women photographers"—it's a book about how and why women and nonbinary artists have used photography to respond to and shape their own realities. Perfect for: 
- Photographers, artists, and students, and art lovers 
- Anyone interested in the history of photography 
- Intersectional feminists 
- Trailblazing women—and the people who love and support them!

Photography, A Feminist History

Do Books provide readers with the tools and inspiration to live a fulfilled and engaged life. Whether it's mastering a new skill, cultivating a positive mindset, or finding inspiration for a new project, these books dispense expert wisdom on subjects related to personal growth, business, and slow living. Written by the movers, shakers, and change makers who have participated in the DO Lectures in the United Kingdom and the United States, Do Books are packed with easy-to-follow exercises, bite-size tips, and striking visuals. Practical, useful, and encouraging, each book delivers trustworthy, empowering guidance so readers can succeed in whatever they choose to "do." In Do Disrupt, brand consultant Mark Shayler delivers authoritative advice on how to be a strategic, bold, and decisive change maker. Full of tried-and-true tips plus rousing quotes from history's most notable innovators, this book gives anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit the tools they need to make their big idea a reality.

Do Disrupt

Blogging sensation and family man Jason Good delivers a laugh-out-loud reminder that everything is easier and more fun when approached with a sense of humor—especially parenting. Each list captures a perfect (or perfectly terrible) aspect of parenthood while wholeheartedly embracing every moment: “You Deserve a Break” offers ideas for downtime, such as giving blood and untangling cords, while “Self-Help from a Three-Year-Old” collects such wisdom as “If you fall down, stay down. Someone will pick you up eventually.” Sweet, sincere, and oh-so-true, this is the ideal gift for parents who could use a laugh. And isn’t that every single one of them?