The sudden revelation of a powerful religious calling was an entirely unexpected event in the life of a college student named Lauren. But when it became clear to her that she had a spiritual vocation, she made the exceptional decision to dedicate her life to God. Drawing upon many visits to the cloistered religious community of Dominican nuns in Summit, New Jersey, photographer Toni Greaves has created a luminous body of work that follows the transformative journey by which Lauren became Sister Maria Teresa of the Sacred Heart. Presented in an exquisite photobook volume featuring a luxe cloth case, these meditative photographs capture the radical joy of a life dedicated unequivocally to love.

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A colorful guide to office life as written by a lively and frustrated red panda. Aggretsuko is all the RAGE. Sanrio's newest character is a 25-year-old red panda with her own Netflix show, and a stressful work life that's all too relatable. Featuring art from the popular videos and Sanrio products combined with sidebars and prescriptive tips and advice for handling tricky workplace situations, this is a humorous and gifty book. - The first character Sanrio created specifically for adults, Aggretsuko is both a cute, endearing red panda just going about her life, and the fed up office worker who's tired of being pushed around. - In this helpful handbook, Aggretsuko offers tips on how to deal with annual holiday parties, avoid colleagues after hours, circumvent oversharing coworkers, and most importantly–how to RAGE (preferably in heavy-metal karaoke sessions). - A must-have for anyone who needs help staying sane from 9 to 5. Fans of Aggretuko Reversible Journal will love The Aggretsuko Guide To Office Life
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Aggretsuko Guide To Office Life

The serious leisure aficionado knows that it doesn't take much to transform a ho-hum afternoon into a truly memorable one– just a few balls, some mallets, maybe a horseshoe or two. The transformative nature of lawn sports takes center stage in Balls on the Lawn, an ode to classic outdoor activities, from the common (bocce) to the obscure (Kan- Jam). Including the history and complete rules of 10 iconic games, plus appropriate accompanying cocktails (serious leisure requires serious sustenance), Balls on the Lawn will revolutionize Saturday afternoons through the long-held traditions, robust competition, and abundant camaraderie of lawn sports.

Balls On The Lawn

A fresh, colorful take on classic playing cards! 2 vibrant decks of high-quality playing cards Each deck features a unique design: the back of one has a color gradient from red to green while the other has a gradient from blue to purple Decks are set in a deluxe rainbow tin– perfect for gifting

Bright Games 2-deck Set Of Playing Cards

The books that make up the Designer's Guide to Color series were created as professional tools for the graphic designer, but with more than 1,000 innovative color combinations presented in each volume, they are an invaluable reference to anyone making a decision about color. The most important color reference book series on the market, these indispensable volumes allow you to preview a wide range of color combinations and make that important color choice with confidence.

Designer's Guide To Color 3

Based on the eponymous website and Instagram account, Baseball Card Vandals combines oddball humor with nostalgic collectibles in these extraordinarily and cleverly defaced baseball cards. Created by brothers Beau and Bryan Abbott, this is a captivatingly absurd collection featuring 200 baseball cards that have been doodled on to the extreme, including fan favorites, the bestselling cards, and never-before-seen artwork. With a short introduction about the history and process of creating the cards and a design reminiscent of classic baseball cards, this book is a home run!

Baseball Card Vandals

No musical talent is required with this Kazoo That Tune Game from Ridley's Games! Hum 200 well-known tunes on the 4 jazzy kazoos for your teammates to guess. From cards featuring Beyonce to The Backstreet Boys, there's something for everyone! Includes 100 tune cards, 4 kazoos, sand timer and instructions. Suitable for ages 8+.

Kazoo That Tune

Jigsaw meets whodunit! Complete the jigsaw puzzle to reveal the clues and solve the murder mystery. This absorbing mystery puzzle offers hours of entertainment and an excellent challenge for the little gray cells. 
- Begin by reading the story of the incident. 
- Then, guided by the narrative rather than a visual reference, complete the jigsaw puzzle. 
- The finished image provides all the clues you need to crack the case. The Story: Someone's been strangled at the international clairvoyants' convention, just before they could unmask a fraud at work in the crowd. Only the great detective Medea Thorne can find the killer. But every sleuth needs a sidekick: That's where you come in. Prepare yourself for a caper full of wit, elegance, and a touch of the macabre. 
- DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full puzzle image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw, because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun, especially for parties and cozy nights in. 
- PERFECT BLEND FOR MYSTERY AND PUZZLE FANS: For anyone who loves jigsaws and classic mystery stories, this is the ultimate gift. The narrative and illustrations pay homage to beloved creators like Agatha Christie and Edward Gorey. 
- COOL OBJECT: With an elegant box shaped like a book, this makes a special gift and an enviable coffee-table centerpiece. 
- NOSTALGIC APPEAL: This mystery puzzle revamps a popular jigsaw format from the 1990s, inviting puzzlers to rediscover a nostalgic pastime. 
- GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image is a sumptuous illustration full of rich color, hidden details, and lightly gothic humor. Perfect for: 
- Devoted puzzlers looking for a new challenge 
- Couples and small groups looking for a cozy activity at home 
- Party hosts or hostess gift shoppers 
- Fans of cozy British mysteries—including Agatha Christie novels, Sherlock Holmes stories, and Masterpiece shows 
- Fans of Edward Gorey 
- Classic literature lovers 
- Illustration lovers

Murder Most Puzzling The Clairvoyants' Convention 500-piece Puzzle

They're coming for how long? This utterly charming guide brings together inspiration and advice for planning a visit that's relaxing and enjoyable for guest and host alike. From invitations no one could refuse to advice on furnishing a cozy guest bedroom and stocking a well-appointed bath, A Gracious Welcome is a refreshing approach to sharing the home turf with family and friends. Ranging from luxurious craft projects such as handmade bath salts to simple additions like a bedside bouquet of sweet-smelling flowers, here are pages of ways to make every guest feel welcome. Whether home is a bungalow in the 'burbs, an uptown pied-a-terre, or a roomy weekend cabin, hosts will find plenty of useful inpiration, plus ideas for easy meals. Chockful of tips for clever outdoor activities and day trips to please all ages, and adorned with delightful photographs throughout, A Gracious Welcome is an invaluable helper when loved ones come to stay.

A Gracious Welcome

What exactly is a book? This wildly inventive and thoughtprovoking volume asks that question of more than 30 of today's top creative visionaries, from Ed Ruscha to Miranda July, John Baldessari to Jonathan Lethem. Each traditional element of a book—from endpapers to footnotes—is assigned to a different artist or writer invited to use the space as a creative playground. The result is a collaborative group art project like no other. A ribbon bookmark by David Shrigley, page numbers by Tauba Auerbach, endnotes by Rick Moody—each contribution surprising and brilliant. This one-of-a-kind book will entrance anyone who appreciates art, literature, and the surprising possibilities that emerge when the two collide.

The Thing The Book

It's the summer of 1976. You're having an amazing family holiday, one where everyone is there and all 18 of you are squeezed into one house. All of sudden it's 4 o'clock in the morning and there's banging and yelling and screaming. The police are in the house pulling people out of bed ..."
Sofia is like most 12-year-old girls in New Zealand. How is she going to earn enough money for those boots? WHY does she have to give that speech at school? Who is she going to be friends with this year?
It comes as a surprise to Sofia and her family when her big brother, Lenny, starts talking about protests, “overstayers”, and injustices against Pacific Islanders by the government. Inspired by the Black Panthers in America, a group has formed called the Polynesian Panthers, who encourage immigrant and Indigenous families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights. Soon the whole family becomes involved in the movement.
Told through Sofia’s diary entries, with illustrations throughout, Dawn Raid is the story of one ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, learning how to stand up and fight.

Dawn Raid

Baby & Kids

Wherever a buoyant red ball goes, a dog follows close behind, running, jumping, and wreaking delightful havoc in its wake! Turn the distinctive pages to discover what happens as the ball and the dog enter each new scene. Children and adults alike will be amused by this simple story featuring easy-to-learn action words. The fast pace and unique story arc—16 sequences that stand alone yet are all interconnected—give readers the fun, satisfying sense that they are propelling the action forward with every turn of the page!

Run, Dog!

Eat Pretty meets 7 Minutes to Fit in this simple-to-follow guide to facial exercises and clean beauty techniques for healthy, radiant skin. Take your skin care to the next level with this guide to toning, sculpting, and strengthening your skin using simple, natural techniques. Within these pages, you'll discover facial stretches, massage exercises, meditative affirmations, and clean beauty tips from industry experts that will instantly rejuvenate your complexion. The 50 easy-to-follow exercises range from the Cheekbone Press for a rosy glow to the Bright Eyes to reduce puffiness and the Jawline Squeeze to ease tension. With how-to illustrations and empowering mantras, this book is for women looking to enhance their natural beauty routine. Ultimately, FACE FITNESS is not about looking a certain age, rather, it's about elevating your mindset, enhancing your inner glow, and radiating that outward to present the most beautiful you. 
- ON TREND: Face fitness = the new botox! This lovely little book speaks to several current beauty trends: face fitness (made popular with the help of celebrities like Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow, and businesses like FaceGym), clean beauty, and non-invasive treatments. 
- GREAT VALUE: Facial massages and face fitness services are pricey – a FaceGym class can set you back up to $500! This book is packed with valuable information and techniques that anyone can do at home without expensive products or treatments. 
- PERFECT SELF-CARE PURCHASE OR GIFT: A lovely gift for Galentine's, bachelorettes, and bridal showers, and a value-packed self-purchase for anyone looking to enhance their daily skincare routine. Perfect for: 
- Clean beauty enthusiasts 
- People who bought Eat Pretty and 7 Minutes to Fit

Face Fitness

A hilariously naughty take on doodling, this game challenges players to draw a d*ck on everyday objects, from a robot to a milkshake! Players simply add enhancements and captions to the emasculated images and then share their masterpieces for a good laugh. With 10 different illustrations repeating, plus a sticker sheet of awards, this portable pad guarantees good fun for bachelorette parties and any bawdy get-together. Doodlers can always play with by themselves too!

Draw A D*ck On It

This illustrated book of advice on love, dating, and friendship—written by and for queer women and people of marginalized genders—is the new go-to queer relationship handbook. Fix yourself a cup of non-caffeinated herbal tea and prepare to laugh, cry, reminisce, and feel your feelings as you read through these quintessentially queer dating dilemmas. In The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend, advice columnist Maddy Court (a.k.a. Xena Worrier Princess) answers anonymous queries from lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and people of marginalized genders. Illustrated by comics artist Kelsey Wroten and based on Court's viral zine of the same name, this book features never-before-published letters and responses about first loves, heartbreak, coming out, and queer friendship—all answered with the warmth and honesty of the gay big sister you wish you had.

BY QUEERS, FOR QUEERS: This book was written by and for queer women and people of marginalized genders. The questions reflect real experiences that aren't often represented in the media, and the answers offer an important reminder that loving ourselves takes patience, effort, and the support of our friends and communities.
EXCITING DEBUT AUTHOR: In 2018, Maddy Court made the leap from creating niche lesbian memes on Instagram to writing and distributing a series of zines. Never preachy or dismissive, Court offers advice that is sympathetic and straightforward—it's equal parts refreshing vulnerability and remarkable wisdom.
GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATION: Kelsey Wroten's art brings the letters to life, immersing the reader in all the joys and disappointments of the contributors who wrote in from all over the world. In addition to the traditional illustrations, each chapter features a paneled mini-comic that speaks to the different themes.
AMAZING GUEST EXPERTS: Because one queer cannot possible hold all the answers, The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend also includes advice from an incredible roster of guest experts. Author and comedian Samantha Irby; musicians JD Samson and Ellen Kempner; and writers and activists Tyler Ford, Kalyn Heffernan, Lola Pellegrino, and Mey Rude all tackle questions on long-distance breakups, jealousy, love triangles, making friends, and more.

Perfect for:

Lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and people of marginalized genders with questions about dating, friendship, and life
Fans of the Ex-Girlfriend zine series and followers of @Xenaworrierprincess
Fans of Kelsey Wroten's graphic novels and art

The Ex-girlfriend Of My Ex-girlfriend Is My Girlfriend

The fluffy feathers of an owl, the bumpy skin of a toad, and the thick fur of a river otter—there’s so much to discover in this Touch and Explore ™ book that’s all about animals at night! Touch and Explore ™ is a critically acclaimed multisensory series created to encourage hands-on play and learning. The textured pages give children a tactile experience of the endlessly fascinating world around them.

Touch And Explore: Animals At Night

Have you got a thirst for knowledge? Discover great dishes across America and the world in this US Edition Foodie Vacation Trivia from Ridley's Games! Prove that you are the connoisseur in your group by answering questions like 'In the U.S., Donut Day is celebrated during which month each year?'. Packaged in a small branded box, this portable trivia is the perfect gift for the travel lover in your life.

Foodie Vacation Travel Trivia

The fifth installment of the adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in paperback. 

In Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad the two girls decide to be so good and kind and pure of thought that wild animals will befriend them. When this doesn't work, they decide that perhaps a little badness can be good.

Ivy And Bean Bound To Be Bad (book 5)

One of the 52 Series ' most popular travel decks has been completely updated, including new sights and adventures.

52 Series: Adventures New York

Half of our planet is covered by the ocean, yet we've only explored 5 percent of this vast underwater realm. Originally published in Portugal, and awarded a highly coveted BolognaRagazzi Mention by the Bologna Book Fair, this visually compelling miscellany offers readers a tsunami of aquatic facts. Which ocean is the largest? Who was the first explorer to sail around the world? Is the ocean truly blue? Beautifully designed and rich with information, Ocean will satisfy enthusiastic readers who enjoy taking a deep dive into a subject as well as more reluctant readers who prefer to dip in and out of a book.

Ocean

Tricks win the treats in this a-meows-ing strategy card game Fat Cats from Ridley's Games. Are you the talented tabby that will win the most treats? You and your fellow felines have two rounds to win after starting off with nine trick cards for nine chances to win the most treats and be the ultimate fat cat. Each trick and treat card has a points value, and players must play cards like strut, pounce, and a cat-tastic performance along with other tricks to try to win treat cards like a chin scratch, milk and a tasty fishy! Purrrfect for cat lovers, this game is suitable for ages 6+, 2 to 5 players, and has an average gameplay of 15 minutes.

Fat Cats

The New York Times bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic Press Here, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book. With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the whimsy of Leo Lionni, the humor of The Day the Crayons Quit, but a vision all his own, Hervé Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder. This New York Times bestselling book from the creator of Press Here is now available in an ever-so-toddler-friendly board book edition. Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft. Just as in Press Here, Hervé Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity without ever relying on the bells and whistles of technology, but rather by working within the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page. Hervé once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here. Mix It Up! is the perfect gift book for parents and their little ones to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for pre-K classrooms.

AWARD-WINNING BOOK: Mix It Up! was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBS Parents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as a Best Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library.
AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory.
AN EDUCATIONAL GIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this book an irresistible choice for gift-giving, while the educational concept is an appealing bonus.
STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrates the magic of imagination of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of Duck! Rabbit! with the graphic intensity of Eric Carle.

Perfect for:

The millions of child and adult fans of Hervé Tullet and Press Here in both its hard cover and board book incarnations
Fans of Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Leo Lionni's magical Little Blue and Little Yellow, other books about color
Anyone looking to demonstrate the power of a physical book or looking for books to open the imagination
Pre-schools, nurseries, kindergartens, art programs

Mix It Up!

Ollie doesn’t see things the same way everybody else does (and he certainly doesn’t see things the same way his older sister does). Instead of cars in traffic, Ollie sees a circus parade. Instead of cows grazing in a field, Ollie sees deadly bison with sharp horns and hooves. And at school, instead of letters on the board, Ollie sees birds with pointy beaks, and fish with flapping tails in the big blue sea.
Ollie knows he doesn't need glasses, because he likes the world better the way he sees it. But will his parents and bossy sister see things his way?

What Ollie Saw

Two new titles in the bestselling finger puppet series! Tiny tots can enjoy the sun (and rain!) on the savannah with Little Zebra and swimming among the fish with Little Shark, in these simple, comforting stories. Each book 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.

Little Zebra: Finger Puppet Book

This New York Times Bestseller welcome antidote to the conventional career guide answers the old question—"So, what are you going to do with your life?"—in a groundbreaking way. From the team behind the campus and online resource and the inspirational TV series in its eleventh season, Roadmap helps emerging careerists think deeply about how they can enter the workforce and thrive, using Roadtrip Nation's interest-based approach. Full-color charts and graphs offer a unique visually engaging reading experience and prompts for reflection are interspersed, making the reading process interactive and the discoveries personally impactful. Interviews and advice from over 130 leaders including Ahmir Questlove, Jad Abumrad and Soledad O’Brien show how they found their path and provide inspiration for every person to find your own. With actionable, real-world wisdom on every page, it's an essential tool for today's young professionals and the parents, educators, and advisors seeking to inspire them.

Roadmap

This little box of enriching experiences—a refreshing update of a classic bestseller—contains 52 prompts for living life to the fullest. Make every day count with this illustrated deck of 52 experiences everyone should have at least once. This updated version of a classic from the bestselling 52 deck series offers ideas ranging from the wild and adrenaline-pumping (such as skinny-dipping and skydiving) to the mundane but meaningful (such as watching the sun rise and set in one day, or writing a love letter). As the gift of a life less ordinary, this pocket-sized deck of cards is a fun way to refresh at the start of the new year or a sweet present for anyone turning a new leaf.

INSPIRES NEW EXPERIENCES: The activities in this deck range from adventurous to poignant. Draw a card daily, once a week, or whenever you want to invigorate your routine.
GREAT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: Gift friends and family a year's worth of life-changing experiences. This deck is a fun and festive present for holidays, birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, or any celebratory occasion, and its petite package makes it an easy add-on gift or stocking stuffer.

Perfect for:

People looking for stocking stuffers and add-on gifts
People seeking easy, celebratory birthday gifts or new year, new you gifts
Family and friends seeking gifts for the new grad

52 Awesome Things To Try Once In Your Life

Looking for the paw-fect game? Look no further than this Dressed Up Dogs Memory Game from Ridley's Games! Take it in turns to pick two cards to reveal and try to match the dogs to their fetching costumed companions! The player with the most matches wins! A paws-itively fun game for dog lovers, it contains 50 cards and instructions.

Dressed Up Dogs Memory Game

Whether she's a new grandmother, newly single, or just looking for inspiration, Hot Granny offers lighthearted yet practical advice for staying fit and fabulous. Author Mel Walsh knows her stuff. She's a syndicated columnist, gerontologist, grandmother of 12, and newlywed. She offers tips on how to stay active, dress well, relate to mates or first dates (in and out of bed), and generally feel great.A section on relationships covers everyone from girlfriends to grandkids, and advice on how to excavate old dreams and pursue new hobbies. Hot Granny is the perfect gift book for any woman who's passed the Big Five Oh.

Hot Granny

Warning: this game may stoke divisions! In Love to Hate from Ridley's Games, you'll find out just how well you actually know your friends & family. And the player who knows the others the best wins. On a scale from Love to Hate, can you guess what your boyfriend thinks about pineapple on pizza or clowns? How about your sister's feelings about ABBA or being tickled? Find out in this hilarious party game filled with highly divisive subject cards! Featuring topics and themes including pop culture, pet peeves, and people, players will take turns picking a card while the others guess how that player feels about it using voting cards. With the feelings ranging from 'Love' and 'Like' to 'Ehhh', 'Nope,' and 'Hate', each round will sure to be a conversation starter! Perfect to play with family or a group of friends, the game is suitable for ages 8+, 3 to 8 players and has an average 20 minutes gameplay.

Love To Hate

Walking home late one night from a party, Napa Valley restaurant owner Sunny McCoskey happens upon the shocking sight of a murdered woman, bound and hanging from the tree of a local vineyard. Shortly before, she'd seen a truck leaving a local winery, driving without its headlights on. Was it the murderer? And did the murderer see her as well? Sunny's investigation introduces her to a whole new array of colorful characters and suspects, including a hardy contingent of Northern California surfers and a shady community of houseboaters. With the help of her lively and irreverent crew of friends, Sunny uncovers dark motives amid the cool chardonnays, and finds herself the focus of the killer's unwelcome attention.