"Recipe for Disaster is a collection of stories and recipes-from a veritable who's who of contributors from the worlds of food, music, art, literature, activism, fashion, and pop culture-about finding comfort and joy in food when the unthinkable happens. You'll discover how getting dumped led to author Samantha Irby's Rejection Chicken. Comedian Sarah Silverman tells of the miraculous power of humble pinwheel cookies that got her through bouts of crippling childhood depression. Culinary legend Alice Waters reflects on how a perfectly dressed salad has carried her and her extended family through loneliness and uncertainty. Here are forty recipes-some traditional, some unconventional-from heart-healing Pesto to Pass Time to De-humiliating Muffins to the perfect eat-your-emotions pot of Beans for All Time. Part cookbook, part candid confessions, this book of good food for bad times reminds us that even the worst of days can yield something worth sharing: a story, a slice of cake, or the welcome reminder that we've all been there"--
Finding a moment in our busy lives to appreciate the sublime and expansive beauty of the natural world can be difficult. Wisdom of the Wild teaches us to seek connection in the commonplace. Wisdom of the Wild encourages readers, whether dwelling deep in the city or in the heart of suburbia, to consider what we can learn from plants and animals, both big and small. From ants that build regenerative communities to the resilient jack pine tree that withstands wildfires, life on this planet contains philosophical lessons far and wide that provides insight and a deeper connection to our spiritual selves. Through fascinating tidbits, soothing guided exercises, and grounding affirmations, this illuminating book demonstrates how integrating nature's powerful wisdom into daily life can align our inner and outer worlds to cultivate peace, balance, and harmony.
Told in multiple voices, four summer school classmates band together to save their teacher and their academic futures after Ms J.'s unorthodox teaching methods are questioned.
"Being a human adult in the 21st century is complicated. Late-stage capitalism and product overload make decisions tough-which milk are we going to take home: soy, oat, almond, coconut, hemp, rice, pea, hazelnut, or macadamia? That's too many milks. From choosing which crystal will absolve you of stress, to deciphering what your boss's email signoff means, to managing to use the right dongle, There Are Too Many Milks offers light-hearted commiseration so that we can find hilarity even on our hardest days"--
Guess what: Bees are incredible. If you don't think so, you're wrong; but you're also in luck! Extreme bee enthusiast and bestselling author Matt Kracht is here to set the record straight with this helpful guidebook to all things bees. Are you ready for the ultimate bee book? With lighthearted watercolor and ink drawings, humorous quips, lists, and musings, OMFG, BEES! will show you just how important these esteemed bee-list celebrities really are. (Hint: We can't live without them.) Delving into various bee topics, from distinguishing between bees and not bees (very crucial), to exploring the absolute wonder that is bee behavior (they do a coded dance directing their bee friends to food, for crying out loud!), to divulging the mind-blowing bee-magic behind honey making (within some extremely intricate and precisely constructed hexagonal honeycomb, no big deal), and more, Kracht's ode to bees paints a charming and enthusiastic picture of our favorite pollinators. Bee-autiful full-color illustrations fill these pages that playfully and earnestly examine different kinds of bees, from the honeybee to the teddy bear bee, providing unbelievably cool facts about bees and reasons why they deserve a lot more credit as well as our appreciation and advocacy. Because omfg, BEES!! BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Matt Kracht is the author of the bestselling Field Guide to Dumb Birds series: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America,The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World, and The Big Dumb Bird Journal. Now, Kracht offers something special for the more insect-inclined audience with OMFG, BEES!, an enthusiastic celebration in the same vein as Dumb Birds, with a little less fowl language and a bit more earnestness. A FRESH TAKE FOR BEE LOVERS: Most books on bees are serious in tone and highly academic. OMFG, BEES! is the first of its kind: a celebratory, funny, and lighthearted illustrated compendium honoring the little guys that preserve humanity as we know it! A HIGHLY GIFTABLE, QUALITY BOOK: This 5 x 7 inch, 4-color, compact book is packed with both information and humor, making it the perfect gift for novice bee enthusiasts to full-on bee experts. BEES ARE IMPORTANT, FOR GOOD REASON: Without bees, Earth wouldn't be the same! We need bees. With an active Save the Bees movement erupting in the last few years, people are adamant about bee justice. According to Greenpeace, bees are responsible for one in every three bites of food humans consume—spreading this awareness and knowledge is ample reason to celebrate them! Perfect for: An informative and insanely fun option for anyone seeking books about bees for adults A great resource for general bee enthusiasts, Save the Bees advocates, environmentalists, and beekeepers Fans of animal humor books and nature shows Followers of #BeeTok and popular bee Instagram accounts A buzz-worthy gift for students, aspiring entomologists, gardeners, urban farmers, hikers, and all who want to learn about bees without the academic feel Pairing with honey-related gifts for sweet birthday, anniversary, holiday, housewarming, or hostess gift giving
"Even as a grown-up, sometimes all we need is a hug from our mom-and access to their washing machine. The poems in this book are dedicated to the amazing people who raised us and support us, even when we're still siphoning their streaming services and going grocery shopping in their fully-stocked pantry well into adulthood"--
"This book is for anyone who's felt the pressure of perfection. As a schoolgirl in Vietnam and later in lettering classes, Huyen Dinh was always told to perfect her penmanship. Instead, she started embracing her own imperfect style-with squiggly lines, cheeky messages, and candy colors. In this upbeat guidebook, Dinh walks you through the basic rules of lettering so she can teach you how to break them in clever and creative ways. She shares challenges and triumphs from her own artistic journey and offers inspiration as well as technical tips. Use your new lettering skills to tell your personal story, support a cause you care about, or decorate your tote bags and sneakers! Fully illustrated in Dinh's signature pastel palette, this book is the perfect companion for any aspiring creative"--
¿ A GUIDED WORKBOOK JUST FOR LETTERING: This fresh and fun guide includes prompts for developing your personal lettering style as well as colorful illustrations to cheer you on.¿ MAKES LETTERING FUN: No need to sweat over creating technically perfect calligraphy. Lettering is a chance to explore your personal style and share your passions with the world. Use this workbook to let your personality shine!¿ RISING STAR: Dinh's refreshing honesty and irresistible illustration style have resonated with thousands of fans online. Her lettering art has graced murals, sweatshirts, magazine covers, and more. With this workbook, she welcomes anyone to join her in creating perfectly imperfect lettering.Consumer:¿ letterers, artists, and illustrators¿ students¿ casual creatives and hobbyists
"What's it like to grow up queer in America today? LGBTQ+ representation in the media is at an all-time high-and yet so is anti-LGBTQ+ legislation aimed at queer and trans youth. In this powerful volume, seventy-three LGBTQ+ kids and teens from fifteen different states throughout the USA tell their stories in their own words. They share the challenges they've faced coming out or coming to terms with their own identities; they write about their families, their schoolmates, their teachers, and their queer communities; and they offer messages of love and support to their LGBTQ+ peers. These stories of resilience, heartbreak, and self-discovery are accompanied by portraits from photographer Maxwell Poth and a foreword from actress and activist Isis King. Poth, the founder of the nonprofit Project Contrast, which seeks to amplify the voices of queer youth and address the mental health crises facing LGBTQ+ communities, has a knack for bringing out the joy and confidence of his subjects. His images echo the sentiments of the bright, young Americans who've shared their stories in this book: We see you. We love you. You are not alone"--
"Fifth-grader Poppy McBean likes rules and order. She's a follower, and she's totally okay with that. And if you judge her for that, she's okay with that too! But after falling prey to her friends' bullying one too many times, Poppy makes a wish to be happy--and it comes true in a very unexpected way: She wakes up in the body of her cat, Mitten Man. Mayhem ensues as Poppy-the-girl attempts to navigate the wilds of the wilderness as a cat . . . and her free-thinking, groundbreaking kitty has had it with his owner's timidity. He's out to put the purr in perfectionist and take over middle school--as Poppy."--Publisher marketing.
"Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time."--
"A choose your own path style story that guides the reader through the very real job of being a teuthologist"--
"Crab wants to sleep, but Fish is full of "what if" worries, so Crab tells him to list them all"--Provided by Publisher.
Told in rhyming text, a little girl is having a day where absolutely nothing goes right, a day filled with frustration and annoyances, but even bad days end eventually.
A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland—Palestine. Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a home they cannot visit. But, as their father’s story comes to an end, they know that through his memories, they will always return. A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. With heartfelt illustrations by Reem Madooh, this story is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people that transcends borders. UNIVERSAL MESSAGE: There are so many people who long to return to their homelands but are unable to. This story will resonate with immigrant families and refugees of all ethnicities and origins, as well as anyone who yearns for home. INTERGENERATIONAL STORIES: This sweet father-daughter story celebrates the bedtime ritual of storytelling, promoting intergenerational sharing and modeling learning about family trees and family histories. A perfect read-aloud for Father's Day! PRAISE: "Hannah Moushabeck has written a marvelous, utterly transporting story describing the gentle power of precious transmitted memory and the wistfulness of immigrants, particularly those in exile from an occupied or altered place. Homeland does what decades of sad news stories have repeatedly failed to do for Palestine—humanize a beautiful people and place. I wish my father were alive so I could give him this book."—Naomi Shihab Nye, award-winning author of Habibi and Sitti's Secrets "Like many picture books about immigration, Homeland creates a tapestry of both love and loss reinvented in a story by a granddaughter. This one, in particular, rings with truth while the drum's heartbeat holds a family and its history together."—Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, Eeny Up Above, and others “Homeland brings a rich, beautiful, intimate picture of Palestine to life that is rarely seen in American media. The details are absolutely delectable, and the storytelling is playful, yet deeply moving perfection.” —Phoebe Wahl, author, and illustrator of Little Witch Hazel Perfect for: Anyone looking for Palestinian or Arab books for kids Readers seeking immigrant or refugee stories or diverse picture books Father's Day gift giving to dads, grandparents, uncles, and friends with a heartfelt connection to their homelands Readers with a passion for memoirs and stories that illustrate the immigrant experience
"Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy work hard to master their magic act for the school talent show, and prove that you can overcome any problem as long as it is met with patience and understanding."--
On her eighth birthday Maude buries a red tin box with some special treasures at the foot of a flowering dogwood tree and makes a promise to herself--and many years later she and her granddaughter travel to her childhood home to dig it up and pass it on.
"From the hosts of the popular NBC Sports show Men in Blazers and one of the biggest soccer podcasts in the world, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies will profile the greatest male and female soccer players of all time. With the same signature humor as they brought to their New York Times Bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, Bennett and Davis will feature a mini biography, fun facts and an illustrated or photographic portrait of both new and legendary soccer players, from Pelâe, Maradona, and Messi to Mia Hamm, Marta, and Megan Rapinoe. In their one-of-a-kind laugh out loud style and schtick, the guys will tell the stories of triumph, skill, and tenacity, experienced by household names like David Beckham and Alex Morgan, along with lesser-known icons such as Garrincha, the Brazilian star of the 1960's who was born with one leg six inches shorter than the other and Briana Scurry, who trail-blazed a path for young, black, soccer-playing women. Collectively, these stories will create a comprehensive history of soccer-its evolution and growth-as told by the lives of the legends of the game and the way their play transformed the world of soccer itself"--
"In this warm adventure book, eager Bunny encourages thoughtful Turtle to join him on a trip to a distant mountain. Along the way, the friends overcome challenges with helpful items from Turtle's backpack--and Bunny learns the importance of setting aside time for mindful preparation"--Front jacket flap.
By the author of Star Wars Mazes, an exciting, new, all-ages, interactive activity book of mazes with findable elements taking readers into the pages of new and classic Marvel comics adventures.Explore exciting iconic locations and scenes with your favorite comics characters in this interactive, all-ages book of mighty Marvel mazes. Accomplish missions and locate key objects along the way while discovering the mysteries of Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, Wakanda, Asgard, and Doctor Doom's Castle. Follow the Guardians of the Galaxy to Knowhere, help the Avengers fight the Skrulls aboard their flagship, face fearsome Sentinels with the X-Men in Days of Future Past timeline, and more! Brought to life by expert maze creator Sean C. Jackson, each full-color maze is a playful visual delight for Marvel fans everywhere.ACCOMPLISH MISSIONS WITH EACH MAZE: Each of the dozens of unique mazes comes with its own mission to help Marvel heroes by finishing the maze.EXTRA FINDABLE ITEMS IN EACH MAZE: In addition to the maze itself, each includes other game activities of elements to find.BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED AND REPLAYABLE: The gorgeously detailed full-color mazes may be solved by pen or pencil, but using a non-writing item to follow the paths leaves the book ready to replay. Even the illustrator himself says he later forgets solutions to the mazes he's drawn!MAZES OF ALL LEVELS: Including relatively simple and more expert mazes, Marvel fans of many ages can enjoy the book together.INCLUDES PLAYABLE MAZES ON THE FRONT AND INSIDE COVERS: Bonus mazes featured on the front and inside covers!© 2022 MARVELFor Marvel fans of all ages, families, and anyone who enjoys activity books with beautiful, colorful illustrations
"Discover the secrets hidden within the Earth's lush woodlands and wild landscapes through photographs and stories about enchanting forests, magnificent trees, and people who live off the land. Journeying across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis capture the history, science, and human stories behind some of the most enchanting natural environments in the world"--Publisher marketing.
Packed with amusing yet comforting advice on topics from physical fitness and nutrition to motivation and work-life balance, this is the place to turn for anyone who needs to quit worrying about the little stuff (and some medium stuff, too). With input from real experts in mental and physical health fields, the advice in this book is silly, snarky, and actually reassuring.
Sales Handle:A charming guide to the mindful practice of observing and appreciating the magnificent colors of autumn foliage.Key Selling Points:MAKES A LOVELY GIFT: The POCKET NATURE series makes a thoughtful gift for a wide range of folks. Buy LEAF-PEEPING on its own as a seasonal read, or package it together with other books in the series to make a lovely gift. Perfect for nearly any occasion, these books can be gifted alongside outdoor gear (binoculars, hiking boots) or tucked in a holiday stocking.WIDE AUDIENCE: These handsome books will appeal to people of all ages and genders. The activities are easy and accessible to everyone, and who doesn¿t like spending time outside? Leaf-peeping is a beloved pastime, especially in North America, and it is as applicable for avid adventurers as it is for people who are simply trying to spend more time outside. With a mindful bent, LEAF-PEEPING will also appeal to anyone who is looking for simple ways to practice mindfulness.ON TREND: This series speaks to two major trends: mindfulness and nature as therapy. Over the last few years, people have increasingly turned to the outdoors as an escape, as a place to bond, and as an alternative to vacations/extended travel. A leaf-peeping trip, whether by car or by foot, is a lovely, easy way to spend time with loved ones outside during the fall.PERENNIAL + COLLECTIBLE: The topics covered in this series are perennial¿clouds, sunsets, leaves, and beaches will always be there to enjoy and admire. With new titles coming out every season, each affordably priced at $12.95, there will be ever-new opportunities to grow a charming collection that looks great on the shelf.UNIQUE CONTENT: The hyper-specific topics in this series stand apart from other general nature books in this category, offering clear gifting moments and recipients. LEAF-PEEPING is truly the first of its kind: Not only does it provide tips on where to find fall foliage, but it also provides fascinating tidbits about the science of leaf-turning and the culture of leaf-peeping, as well as mindful practices inspired by the cyclical nature of leaves.CONSUMER:- Nature lovers- Anyone who loves the fall season- East Coasters and those visiting the East Coast to leaf-peep- Meditators and mindfulness practitioners- People looking to slow down and disconnect, and/or spend more time outside- People who purchased MINDFULNESS CARDS or NATURE MEDITATIONS
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