Proven to boost confidence, memory, positivity, and creativity, doodling is the ultimate way to exercise minds of all ages. This petite version of the Doodle Theory drawing pad sparks the imagination with all new shapes and squiggles in full color and comes in a travel-ready size perfect for doodling on plane trips, long car rides, or anywhere the journey leads.

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Pendleton Playing Cards: 2-Deck Set is a stylish pouch featuring two card decks.
With the appeal of a Pendleton blanket—tactile materials and timeless design—and travel-ready pouches, this is the perfect game to bring along on any trip.

Pendleton Playing Cards

Designer's Guide to Color 2 is an invitation to look at color in new ways, to perceive color differently and more acutely, to experiment and enjoy. 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 2

Kids go crazy for these quirky books featuring lovable characters, vivid art, rhyming text, and best of all, adorable finger puppets! Watch Little Seal play by the sea in this simple, comforting story. Each book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peekaboo holes in every page, presenting a super fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

Little Seal: Finger Puppet Book

Baby & Kids

Make grains the easiest, healthiest, and most exciting stars on your table. Grist is the only grain and legume cookbook you need. Abra Berens, a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Great Lakes and the author of Ruffage, shares more than 300 recipes and variations, plus substantial reference information to help you discover the next great grain. Grist includes more than 125 recipes for 29 different types of grains, legumes, and seeds that, in combination with vegetables and lean proteins, are the stars of the healthiest, most variable, and most satisfying meals—many of them gluten free. New and seasoned home cooks will want to reference this guide to start building a repertoire of approachable, big-on-flavor recipes. Home cooks will be attracted to the reference quality of the book, its beauty (more than 100 photos and 30 illustrations) and heft (125 recipes + 300 variations = 448 pages), as well as the great writing, relatable voice, author authority, unique recipe style, extensive variations, and gorgeous photography and illustrations. THIS IS THE A TO Z OF GRAINS, BEANS, AND LEGUMES: The content is deep and authoritative, but also wide-ranging, with information and recipes for 29 different grains, legumes, and seeds: Amaranth, Barley, Black-Eyed Peas, Buckwheat, Bulgur, Chickpeas, Common Beans, Corn, Cowpeas, Crowder Peas, Farro, Fava Beans, Field Peas, Fonio, Freekeh, Legumes, Lentils, Lima Beans, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum, Split Peas, Soy Beans, Teff, Tiny Seed Grains, and Wheat Berries. REFERENCE BOOK: Organized by type of grain/legume/seed, each chapter offers authoritative info and tips that home cooks can use to deepen their knowledge of ingredients and broaden their repertoire of techniques. The recipes are simple, are generally quick to prepare, and use ingredients that are easy to find or often already in people's pantries. FOLLOW UP ON SUCCESS: Ruffage by Abra Berens was named a Best Cookbook for Spring 2019 by the New York Times and Bon Appétit, was a 2019 Michigan Notable Book winner, and was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award. Here's some strong praise for Ruffage: "Things in my kitchen have changed since Ruffage arrived. This organized, easygoing guide to 29 vegetables offers a few cooking methods for each one, supplemented by several variations.” —Kim Severson, New York Times "RUFFAGE is a total classic in the making."—Christina Chaey, associate editor, Bon Appétit "Crammed with exciting ideas that encourage creativity, this lively book will quickly become an essential item in the home cook's library."— Library Journal (starred review)

Grist

For 20 years, savvy travelers have trusted Sandra Gustafson for real finds and great value abroad. Completely revised and updated, this beloved guide offers in-the-know counsel on the best deals for your money and most unique places to stay in Florence, Rome, and Venice. Both first-time and veteran visitors will find plenty of invaluable tips in these pages, thanks to the author's painstaking research. For this edition, Sandra revisited each of the recommended hotels, and searched high and low for great new finds.
With their lively, detailed, and personal reviews, the Italy guides are proven favorites in this popular series and the antidote to the most-common-denominator travel guides. Including practical advice on transportation, reservations, holidays, and even shopping tips, the Great Eats and Sleeps series is the perfect companion for anyone in search of the authentic Italy.

Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Italy

A visual pep talk of charts and essays on feeling better about not feeling better. Maybe This Will Help is one part the funny and relatable graphs that fans of Am I Overthinking This? and of Michelle Rial know and love, and one part the honest stories behind what makes those graphs so poignant. Michelle Rial brings to light her struggles with chronic pain, grief, and creative uncertainty in a way that reflects the universality of dealing with the unthinkable. Equal parts funny and moving, this book delves into the more serious side of things, finding levity and collective experience in the invisible difficulties that so many of us face. Through humorous charts and intimate peeks into the author's life, it explores the big things that can feel unmanageable and the everyday humor that keeps us moving forward. SELF-HELP WITH HUMOR: This book brings levity and laughter to serious topics without undermining the important message and relatability that makes it resonate. BELOVED AUTHOR: Michelle Rial's first book was beloved by her tens of thousands of fans as well as by the media, including Wired, Vulture, Book Riot —and the New Yorker even published her chart-based article on "Book Publishing by the Numbers." JUST THE RIGHT TONE: This book perfectly captures trying to figure out the "magic pill" that will fix things, struggling to find peace in how things are, and the humor in even the hardest times. It makes an ideal gift for someone struggling with physical or mental pain when you want to help but aren't sure how to. Perfect for: Fans of Michelle Rial's Instagram and first book, Am I Overthinking This?; people in their 20s and 30s grappling with big life changes or chronic illness

Maybe This Will Help

From the astounding to the downright unbelievable, this little volume of mind-blowingly tiny artworks showcases the talents of 24 artists from around the globe. Makers, crafters, art enthusiasts, and fans of tiny works will delight in this homage to all things infinitesimally small. Replete with more than 200 images of miniature masterpieces— including intricately carved pencil leads, fantastical dioramas floating in test tubes, ceramic vases smaller than a sixsided die, crystal cityscape shells designed for hermit crabs, and more— Think Small is sure to make a big impression.

Think Small

Stripes, two-tone, swirls, color blocking . . . beauty lovers will have fun sketching creative nail art designs on this tear-off pad and filling the chic clutch with their favorite polishes. Ooh la la!

Nail Polish Clutch & Nail Art Sketchpad

Thirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she loves boys and staying out late. They are sisters, and they are also the only family each can count on. Their dad has long been out of the picture, and their mom lives at the mercy of her next drink. When their mom lands herself in enforced rehab, Anna and Eli are left to fend for themselves. With no legal guardian to keep them out of foster care, they take matters into their own hands: Anna masquerades as Aunt Lisa, and together she and Eli hoard whatever money they can find. But their plans begin to unravel as quickly as they were made, and they are always way too close to getting caught.
Eli and Anna have each gotten used to telling lies as a means of survival, but as they navigate a world without their mother, they must learn how to accept help, and let other people in.

Middletown

Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than 75 classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies—including the Lord's Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle's Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need. Presented in an attractive package with gilded edges, a padded cover, and a lovely ribbon marker, this is a keepsake to be treasured by the newly confirmed or baptized and a timeless collection to turn to in all of life's important moments.

The Little Book Of Prayers

One book, so many ways to play! Acclaimed artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist invites children to punch out 10 different puzzles and 13 classic games, such as Memory, Go Fish, and Dominoes. Packed with fun, graphic artwork, a variety of games, and plenty of colorful envelopes for easy storage, this book provides hours of play for kids of all ages—all in an attractively priced package.

Punch Out & Play Game Book

For anyone who loves fashion, this is a dream book: a vast collection of original sketches by 50 of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. Style maven Laird Borrelli has brought together 250 stunning sketches, designs, and concepts by a galaxy of prominent designers from every international fashion capital. Top names like Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld join hot up-and-comers such as Roksanda Ilincic and Yoshikazu Yamagata in a magnificent and unprecedented gallery of distinctive signature illustration styles, unique creative thought processes, and work in a huge variety of media. Lively text introduces each designer, and an utterly invaluable reference section in back provides contact details for each designer's label. Fashion illustration has never looked so good.

Fashion Illustration By Fashion Designers

Following the popular My Quotable Kid (more than 100,000 copies sold), this journal is filled with roomy pages for grandparents to record the hilarious and unexpectedly wise things their grandchildren say. With a photo window for personalizing the journal, plus a ribbon marker, this is the perfect gift for cherishing family memories.

My Quotable Grandkid

An addictively fun challenge of logic and reasoning skills, these 200 all-new Sudoku puzzles range from very hard to extremely difficult. In a handy, pocket-sized pad, these puzzles are perfect for every on-the-go Sudoku sleuth!

Sudoku 3: Extreme To Grand Master

This cheerful customizable paper garland features individual letters wreathed in leaves and flowers, ready to be mixed and matched into custom banners for all manner of celebrations. Eight additional decorative tiles will punctuate any garland with forest-themed cuteness.

New Leaf Garlands

The rules of the Meat Club:

You have to be a girl
You have to eat meat (any kind)
You have to love to talk about meat
What's said in the Meat Club, stays in the Meat ClubTired of eating Caesar salads and poached chicken breasts every time they got together with the girls, Vanessa, Gemma, and Kristina confided their guilty secret to each other (for what, after all, are girlfriends for?): What they really wanted to eat was meat. And so the Meat Club was formed. The Meat Club Cookbook is a collection of tried-and-true recipes culled from the authors' favorite meals together. Roasted, braised, sauteed, stewed, or grilled (yes, these girls can handle a grill with the best of them), as long as it's meat, they'll cook it up and eat with gusto. With tips on how to choose and cook the most popular cuts, cute gatefolds revealing the different cuts of meat, and a convenient lay-flat binding, this substantial book is the perfect companion for girls who want to have their beef, their pork, their lamb and eat it too.

The Meat Club Cookbook

In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!

Round Is A Tortilla

Ever wondered what you'd look like as a vegetable, or with a huge beard? Find out in Drawsome People, a hilarious drawing game of side-splitting scribbles from Ridley's Games! Draw famous celebrities, characters and your fellow players in this hilarious party game! With a huge range of famous faces to choose from, there's really no drawing talent required. Anyone can join in the fun and be doodling Drawsome People in no time! Roll the dice at the beginning of each normal round to determine who everyone draws from their card, like a Mash Up combination of two people or Wedding where the player must draw the fictional nuptials of any two people on their card. Don't forget the bonus cards with challenges like drawing someone at the table as a vegetable! The person with the most points at the end of five rounds wins! Contains x75 normal cards, x20 bonus cards, x71 scoring tokens, x5 drawing boards, x5 guessing boards, x10 pens, x5 cloths, x1 60 second timer, x1 game dice and instructions. 2-10 players. Ages 11+. Average gameplay 30 minutes.

Drawsome People

With a fantastic mix of vintage paper and imaginative illustrations, the UK-based design team Sukie brings a uniquely nostalgic and handcrafted feel to this delightful line of stationery and gift products.

Sukie Box Of Labels

Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible and award-winning beginning chapter book—now in paperback! Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish in a beginning chapter book format perfect for young readers graduating from picture books.

Charlie & Mouse

Meet Masha and her sisters in this charming die-cut novelty board book inspired by Russian nesting dolls. Featuring shaped pages with brightly painted edges, and culminating in a satisfying finale, these nestled dolls reinforce a sweet message: they may be different, but they're a perfect fit!

Masha And Her Sisters

Heath Ceramics creates tableware and tiles that are as timeless as they are handsome. Found in home kitchens and high-end restaurants, these signature pieces are still made in small runs at Heath's Sausalito and San Francisco factories according to the artisanal tradition conceived by potter Edith Heath in the mid-1940s.
A luxe and beautiful volume, now back in print, Heath Ceramics recounts the remarkable legacy of the company, its wares, and the woman who started it all.
Striking photography, text from visionaries like restaurateur Alice Waters and Design Within Reach founder Rob Forbes, and a newly updated introduction from Heath owners Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic complete the celebration of this enduring pottery.

Heath Ceramics

This comprehensive guide to the world of terrariums details every part of creating highly unusual and beautiful miniature indoor gardens. Easy to make, these 33 unique terrarium projects are inspired by ecosystems around the world, including a fern-filled Black Forest from Germany, a delicate bonsai garden from Kyushu in the south of Japan, and a tableau of olive and thyme from the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Lush photography and helpful insider tips and tricks round out this one-of-a-kind handbook. With a variety of projects and plenty of step-by-step instructions covering every element of crafting a terrarium, anyone can fashion a stunning piece of living art.

Terrarium

This book serves as an artful and loving reminder: it's OK to put yourself first. We know self-care is important—after all, if we want to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves—but what does that actually mean? You Are Your Best Friend offers thoughtful tips for navigating the inevitable pressures of your daily grind. From practical advice and fun activities to strategies that will completely change your mind-set, these uplifting messages will help you cultivate a more compassionate, empathetic, and fulfilling life. Each brief lesson is accompanied by a cheerful illustration in this cozy read. And don't worry, taking good care of yourself is easier than it sounds—a little self-love goes a long way. 
- SELF-CARE IS VITAL: Studies have shown that prioritizing your own health and well-being makes you more successful in your life's endeavors and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and the negative effects those emotions can have on your job and relationships. The tips in this book will empower you to be a healthier, happier version of yourself. 
- SELF-CARE IS EASY: With a little bit of guidance, it's easy to create your own self-care rituals. Author Anisa Makhoul offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to carving out time for you. Her hand-rendered, intimate illustrations invite you to bring more coziness and comfort to your everyday life. 
- SELF-CARE IS FUN: These mantras and ideas are gifts you give yourself! Let Makhoul show you how to invite more joy and contentment into your daily routine. Perfect for: 
- People who consciously practice self-care and those looking to get started 
- All those who are champions for others but always put themselves last—and the people who love them!

You Are Your Best Friend

This guide takes you on a tour of the "home of the brick," the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home! With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed "zones"—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider's look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true "secret" hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play. A joy for those who aren't able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.
BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand's core ethos and ideals.

The Secrets Of Lego House

Create perfect treats for every
occasion with this adorable set
featuring decorative cupcake liners,
flag toppers, recipes, and simple
decorating tips.

Cath Kidston Cupcake Kit

Artfully capturing yoga's vibrant spirit, Yoga Bodies presents full-color yoga-pose portraits of more than 80 practitioners of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels—real people with real stories to share about how yoga has changed their lives for the better. Some humorous, some heartfelt, others profound, the stories entertain as they enlighten, while the portraits—which joyously challenge the "yoga body" stereotype—celebrate the glorious diversity of the human form. Handsomely jacketed and richly visual inside and out, Yoga Bodies is a coffee table–worthy contemplation, a meaningful gift, and a source of endless inspiration for anyone seeking fresh perspectives on how to live well.

Yoga Bodies

Now anyone can turn a quiet evening at home into Poker Night. With this portable boxcomplete with chips, cards, cheat sheets, and instructions for 14 different poker gamesyou'll be ready to start dealing. Virgin poker players can read up on the basics, learn the difference between a full house and a flush, and arm themselves with the handy cheat sheets included.

Poker Night

Am I a monster? Is there any dispute? Have you seen a monster So fierce and so cute? Bring this monster to life by lifting 12 flaps—from bulging blue eyes to clever claws—until the book has fully transformed by the last page. With a flashy neon green palette, die-cuts and flaps on every page, and a rollicking, rhyming text, this deliciously fun novelty book rewards readers with a satisfying payoff at the end.