Category Archives: Travel Guides
Artists in Residence: Seventeen Artists and Their Living Spaces, from Giverny to Casa Azul
“I`ve ordered a few books about home over the past year […] But none brought me more joy than a slim book […] Artists in Residence, written by Melissa Wyse and illustrated by Kate Lewis.” -Vanity FairThis charmingly illustrated book invites readers to peer behind the closed doors of 17 legendary and contemporary artists` homes.Peek
Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales
The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the 16 stories in this compilation conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic,
My Little Cities: New York City Skyline Playset
This charming set consists of a box that transforms into a New York City block. Inside are eight cards featuring famous landmarks from the Big Apple. Punch out favorite buildings, taxis, and other scenic elements of the city that never sleeps and arrange them into slots on the surface of the box. Or, punch out
Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World
Aphra Behn, first female professional writer. Sojourner Truth, activist and abolitionist. Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer. Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize. Joan Jett, godmother of punk. The 100 revolutionary women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book were bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and
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Shortlisted for the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Travel Cookery Book of the YearTex-Mex is a delicious, irreverent cuisine that combines the deep traditions of Texan and Mexican cooking. Think meaty stews, breakfast tacos, and tres leches cake. Home cooks will learn how to make them all-in addition to crunchy salads, slow-cooked meats, and
Earth and Space 100 Postcards: Featuring Photographs from the Archives of NASA
This box of postcards allows you to send the wonders of the cosmos to friends and family. One hundred different images from the archives of NASA feature astonishing imagery of the Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial bodies of deep space-all paired with informative captions. This stunning and luxurious
Star Wheel Notebook
This hardcover journal features a planisphere (star wheel) on the cover, allowing users to rotate a disc to display the visible constellations in the sky for that specific date and time, any night of the year! With a handful of fascinating cosmic facts and visuals in the interior pages, this inspirational tool is easy to
Recipes for Good Luck: The Superstitions, Rituals, and Practices of Extraordinary People
What did Maya Angelou do to keep the words flowing? What is a NASA engineer`s lucky charm? How does Thom Yorke prep for a concert? This book bottles the singular recipes for success of leading creatives, politicians, scientists, and athletes who made their own luck. Revealing an array of unique practices from quirky superstitions to
Most of the Better Natural Things in the World
A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams. This enigmatic investigation of our
Anywhere: A Travel Guide: 75 Prompts for Journeys Near and Far
A travel guide for anywhere near or far, this handy deck of cards includes 75 unique prompts to inspire exploration and adventure. Featuring a mix of concrete actions (like `Eat a dessert for breakfast, three appetizers for lunch, and a breakfast for dinner`) and more whimsical actions (like `Write down what you like about this
Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You
From the beloved author and artist behind Bad Girls Throughout History comes this lushly illustrated book of goddesses from around the world. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortality. Mazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers home. Lakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperity. These powerful deities and many more are celebrated
London IQ: The Trivia Game for Londoners
This one-of-a-kind game presents multiple choice trivia questions about London`s historic nooks and crannies, beloved pastimes, hotspots and highlights only true Londoners would know. Correct answers are awarded IQ points and the team with the highest London IQ wins! Sleek game components include 200 cards (400 questions), a scoring chart, and 4 coloured pencils. From
Baby Koala: Finger Puppet Book
What is Baby Koala`s favorite snack? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way
Other-Wordly: Words Both Strange and Lovely from Around the World
Discover words to surprise, delight and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible gift for lovers of words and those lost for words
Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food
There are few books that offer home cooks a new way to cook and to think about flavor-and fewer that do it with the clarity and warmth of Nik Sharma`s `Season`. `Season` features 100 of the most delicious and intriguing recipes you`ve ever tasted, plus 270 of the most beautiful photographs ever seen in a
The Good Fortune Cookie: Mix-And-Match to Create Your Own Custom Fortunes
Create sweet sentiments or whimsical wishes using this mixand- match flipbook of classic fortune-telling components. Simply flip the pages to choose three elements that offer a heartfelt expression for a special moment (“On the eve of a wedding/the sweet song of love/ will shine joy upon you”). Flip again and the perfect phrase for any
Wonders: Spectacular Moments in Nature Photography
Shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Photography & Illustrated Travel Book of the YearNature is full of fleeting wonders. This breathtaking collection of nature photography reveals rare creatures, transports us to distant landscapes, and captures uncommon moments of drama and beauty in the natural world. From a heart-pounding shot of the Wildebeest
Grown-ups Never Do That
Forgetting to do chores? Running late? Burping? No adult would ever behave so poorly! At least, that`s what you might think. But by the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book from celebrated author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, you`ll know better. Unbelievable as it may seem, sometimes even grown-ups misbehave! The duo behind
Londontown: A Photographic Tour of the City`s Delights
LONDONTOWN is a photographic love letter to this bustling world capital. Photographer Susannah Conway takes us beyond familiar sites like Buckingham Palace and the London Eye to capture an authentic local experience of the city. Readers will travel with her as she crisscrosses London, shooting all the hippest, most exciting and most historical neighborhoods, sampling
City Scratch-off Map: London: A Sightseeing Scavenger Hunt
This portable scratch-off map of London transforms a trip around the city into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travellers make their way to an attraction on the map, they scratch to reveal fun facts and activities that lead to must-see highlights at each spot: they`ll see the world`s largest
