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A thorough and stunning look at The MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum, which consists of more than five thousand objects, from Neolithic times to the present, focused in three media--pottery, bronze, and stone from primarily China and Southeast Asia.A selection of Chinese pottery from the MacLean Collection of Asian art, dating from the Neolithic period (ca. 10, 000-2000 BCE) to the Tang dynasty (618-906), providing insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early to medieval China. Nowhere in the world has such a rich, distinguished, and continuous tradition of pottery production developed as in China. From the Neolithic period (ca. 10, 000-2000 BCE) to the Tang dynasty (618-906), the art of Chinese pottery making has developed as much in response to functional and aesthetic considerations as to technological improvement. The forty-eight objects selected from the MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum represent some of the most important stages of this unparallel tradition when the forms, the artistic styles, and the techniques of pottery making emerged, improved, and sophisticated. They also provide insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early and medieval China. OFFICIAL MUSEUM COLLECTION: An inside look into the rare collection of Asian Art both achived pieces and those currently on display in the museum located in Chicago, Illinois PERFECT FOR ART LOVERS: With enthralling photography and it's sleek hardcover, this book makes an exquisite gift for museum and art lovers everywhere CURATED FOR YOU BY THE BEST: Authored by three of the finest doctors and curators of ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese art and pottery

Let's face it - the holidays can be stressful. When the peppermint latte won't cut it, you might find yourself in need of something to stab. A LOT. Now, you can release your holiday anxiety with some truly irreverent and silly sentiments, and make a couple of presents in the process! Featuring 20 patterns from the crafting world's most bad-ass cross-stitchers, this book has everything from a simple "Ho" ornament to a sampler featuring Clark Griswold's famous "Hallelujah, holy shit, where's the Tylenol?" There is no previous experience required here! In addition to simple instructions and clear, easy-to-follow patterns, you get a basic lesson in cross-stitch technique, so anyone can make these designs. Stitch your stress away with a little "Hello Drunk, I'm Christmas" for your door, or make a "Deck the Halls and Not Your Family" for your sibling. And above all, have a Happy F*cking Holiday!TOP DESIGNERS: Patterns created by some of the f*cking best-selling cross-stitch designers and influencers on Etsy20 FESTIVE PATTERNS: Festive As F*ck includes 20 hilariously sassy patterns to help ease the stress of the holiday season EASY-TO-FOLLOW-DESIGNS: With simple instructions and clear and easy-to-follow patterns, even a novice potty-mouth can enjoy this filthy holiday funINSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color images of the finished projects help ensure success and offer ideas of how to frame and display your festive artwork THE PERFECT SNARKY GIFT: Make the best f*cking gifts of the season with hilarious and irreverent cross stitch designs that will make anyone laugh their ass off.

Eureka! From the sea life of Monterey and the surfing culture of Malibu to the glamour of the Hollywood hills and the majesty of the redwoods in Sequoia National Park, California has some of the most unique and diverse landscapes in the United States. Capture the history, spectacular scenery, and fascinating landmarks California offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and California native Nancy Bates. The 26 beanie patterns in this book range from simple beanie constructions depicting the gold rush, to more challenging stitch patterns such as multicolor tie-dye crossovers inspired by Haight Ashbury and the Summer of Love. From wine country to orange groves, sea otters to monarch butterflies, and everything in-between - the beauty of California is depicted in these charming beanies. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love for California with these beautiful beanie projects you can wear any time and any place. 26 BEANIE PATTERNS: Including both simple and more challenging stitch patterns, there is something for everyone with these 26 beanie patternsINSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF CALIFORNIA: From the state flag to the beautiful Big Sur coastline, each beanie pattern celebrates the beauty of CaliforniaTHE PERFECT GIFT: Perfect for any knitting enthusiast, this book is the gift that keeps on giving with the beanies also being great gifts for fans of CaliforniaSPECTACULARLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and California's landscapes, landmarks, flora, and faunaEASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 26 beanie knitting patterns have been tested and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time

Dive into an OceanX Adventure! Junior journalist Marena Montoya and her BFF Aisha use critical thinking, curiosity, and serious science to get to the bottom of strange goings-on at the aquarium and beyond!I felt the goose bumps rise on my arms. Could I really be seeing this? I didn't know whether to run and hide…or stay to say hello. What's causing a mysterious power outage at the local aquarium? Best friends and curious 5th-grade conservationists Marena and Aisha have an exciting theory. Following the advice of their OceanX mentor, they search for real scientific evidence, and embark on a fact-finding mission that leads to some spooky sleuthing. Are they on the verge of an out-of-this world discovery? Or did their imaginations go entirely too far? This page-turning adventure combines the scientific discoveries of the world-renowned OceanX project with an intrepid new heroine who learns the power of speaking up, asking questions, and learning from mistakes. MEET THE OCEAN EXPLORERS: 5th-grade junior journalist Marena, her BFF Aisha, and Marena's teenage brother Lucas use critical thinking and sound science to solve mysteries at the aquarium and beyond. MENTORED BY OCEANX: Marena and Aisha are mentored by Dr. Anna Knowles, whose character is inspired by the real-life scientists of the world-renowned OceanX project. REAL SCIENCE: Each mystery is based on actual oceanic science research and discoveries, and is filled with fascinating facts about the ocean world. MIDDLE-GRADE MILESTONES: Once proud of her curiosity and endless questions, 11-year-old Marena is starting to feel self-conscious about calling attention to herself. With the encouragement of her teacher and mentor, she learns to embrace the qualities that make her special. COLLECT THE SERIES: Deep Sea Danger also available!

Embark on the fragrant floral journey of celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's award-winning flower arrangements and installations that he has created throughout his illustrious career. Featuring celebrated florist Jeff Leatham's favorite flower arrangements from throughout his renowned career, The Art of the Flower takes readers on a fragrant, floral journey of Jeff's over-the-top and world-famous flower arrangements and installations. Get an inside look at the arrangements and installations made for his A-list celebrity clientele, as well as for luxurious locations including the Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, and Paris; the New York Botanical Gardens; the Philadelphia Flower Show; and Bloomingdale's. The Art of the Flower vividly showcases Leatham's most famous and award-winning floral tapestries using full-color photography accompanied by commentary that reveals his creative inspiration.

Transform your health and improve your endurance as a plant-based athlete with recipes and advice from marathon runner and nutritionist Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD.Planted Performance lays the sports nutrition groundwork of plant-based nutrition for everyday endurance athletes looking to fuel their activity and aid recovery. Meal plans to cover every day in a training plan (including rest and recovery days), 68 simple and tasty recipes, and meal prep tips ensure plant-based athletes have the energy they need to bring them past the finish line. Nutrition for everyday athletes is more than just the overall consumption of the right nutrients—it’s about when and how to get what’s needed to fuel their bodies—and the growing number of plant-based athletes need answers and advice about the proper amount of nutrients. Am I getting enough protein? How much iron and B12 are in meatless foods? Here to guide is Natalie Rizzo, a New York City-based media dietitian and owner of Greenletes, a compilation of vegetarian and vegan recipes and practical sports nutrition articles, to all this and more. Planted Performance is a cookbook not just for vegetarian or vegan athletes, but also for meat eaters looking to integrate more plant-based dishes in their diets. Packed with nutritional guidance, you’ll quickly become a stronger, better athlete before, during, and after race day. 68 WELL-BALANCED RECIPES: With nutrient-rich recipes, there’s no need to count calories or track macros SCIENCE-BASED SPORTS NUTRITION: Learn how to stay properly nourished while on a vegan or vegetarian diet to ensure you’re getting the right protein, iron, calcium, and Vitamin D VEGAN SUBSTITUTES: All the recipes are vegetarian, and whenever an animal-derived product is an ingredient, a vegan substitute is provided MEAL PREP TIPS: Learn the benefits of meal prepping and become a pro with the simple tips provided, such as focusing your meal around a protein source 4 MEAL PLANS: Each meal plan includes 6 recipes and caters to different types of workouts: training day, rest day, intense day, and strength-training day

We’d like to propose a toast…to Broadway! Learn the spirited history of drinking on stage (and off) and how to make cocktails inspired by the most iconic shows from Broadway.Broadway has always raised a glass to celebrate itself—what’s an opening night without popping the cork of a bottle of Champagne? I’ll Drink to That! Broadway’s Legendary Stars, Classic Shows, and the Cocktails They Inspired is a celebration of theatrical tradition, a souvenir of magic moments on stage, and a practical guide to concocting one-of-a-kind craft cocktail recipes inspired by the classics of the American stage. I’ll Drink to That! expertly mixes clever cocktails that pay homage to unforgettable Broadway shows--such as the Rainbow High from Evita and the Sidecar Named Desire--with authentic recipes for drinks that played supporting roles in beloved shows--like the legendary Vodka Stinger from Company--and shakes it up with a history of the cocktail on Broadway, detailed by one of the leading musical theater historians, Laurence Maslon. Featured throughout are fantastic images—from intoxicating images of classic shows to portraits of effervescent stage celebrities to vintage liquor ads featuring Broadway stars. Of course, the drinks themselves get their own spotlight, photographed by the legendary Broadway photographer Joan Marcus at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant, home to hundreds of opening nights over the past century. With drinks ranging from the South Pacific-inspired Bali Ha’i Ma’i Ta’i to Mame’s Cornhusker mint julep to the Hamilton My Shot, and illustrated with a wide range of rare drawings, posters, and advertisements,, I'll Drink to That! is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the theater, enjoys an elegant bend of the elbow, and wants to be part of a long and bubbly theatrical history. 30 DRINK RECIPES: Dozens of delicious drink recipes from pre-theater cocktails to cozy after-theater toddies to celebratory toasts guaranteed to earn a standing ovation! COCKTAILS WITH A TWIST: Clever takes on Broadways shows and show tunes, including the Toast of Mayfair (Cabaret), the Bloody Sweeney (Sweeney Todd), and the Dead Thing (Beetlejuice). STARS OF THE SHOW: Classic recipes for drinks that feature center stage in famous plays and musicals, such as the Vodka Stinger from Company and the Sazerac from State of the Union. BROADWAY’S BUBBLY HISTORY: Dive deep into dozens of stories and anecdotes about how cocktails and drinking played a role in creating some of Broadway’s greatest hits. PHOTOS BY A LEGEND IN A LEGENDARY PLACE: Drinks photographed by the legendary Broadway photographer Joan Marcus in Broadway’s most famous theater restaurant, Sardi’s.

Let Ambrosia Hawthorn, author of the best-selling book The Spell Book for New Witches, and Sarah Justice expertly guide you as you advance in your magic journey.Are you no longer a baby witch? Do you already know the basics and wish to take your witchcraft to the next level? The Contemporary Witch helps you determine what path you’d like to specialize in and walks you through the next stage of your craft. This comprehensive book provides a brief primer for basic witchcraft to help those who are new witches, followed by an introduction to the many different types of witchcraft, where they overlap, and a quiz to help you decide which type fits you best! Explore 12 popular specialized types of witchcraft, complete with history, tools needed, and DIY spells to start you on your magic path and then bring you to the intermediate level. TRUSTED VOICES: Ambrosia Hawthorn is the best-selling author of The Spell Book for New Witches, which has guided tens of thousands of new witches on their witchcraft journey, and Sarah Justice is the managing editor of the extremely popular magazine Witchology QUICK REFERENCE CHARTS: Includes expansive reference charts listing common crystals, herbs, oils, and other tools to help build your own witch’s toolkit 12 WITCHCRAFT TYPES: Explore the history and background of 12 different types of witchcraft, including traditional, ceremonial, kitchen, cottage, hedge, green, cosmic, shadow, crystal, and wellness 35+ SPELLS AND RITUALS: Enhance your craft with 35+ spells and rituals, ranging from beginner to intermediate levels BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Features stunning illustrations throughout, including an inspirational altar illustration for your chosen witchcraft path

"Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures! Get up close to some of the extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface"--

Celebrate the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey with this official cocktail book!Enjoy the Crawley family's favorite beverages and immerse yourself in the historic culture of the beloved television series with over 75 enticing recipes in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book! Featuring easy-to-follow recipes from the 1920s prohibition period in Britain, this well-curated selection reflects drinks concocted and typically served at the time both upstairs and down, as well as in society. This unique cocktail book is organized by the rooms in the Abbey in which the drinks were served, spans a variety of occasions, and showcases gorgeous photos from the set of Downton Abbey.

"First published in the UK in 2018 by Carlton Books Limited"--Page facing title page.

Celebrate any occasion with this cookbook, featuring 100+ recipes for traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine as well as DIY crafts that make every event a fiesta!

The first official cookbook from the Downton Abbey series, timed to coincide with the release of the Downton Abbey movie in September 2019, presents more than 100 recipes that showcase the intrinsic role of food in the Crawley household.

This elegant cookbook celebrates the characters and cuisine of the popular BBC period drama Call the Midwife.

"With this alluring and vibrant set of cookbooks, fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike can stage traditional Christmas celebrations and timeless British meals at home. Spanning sweet and savory dishes fit for any occasion--like Pear Charlotte, Oysters au Gratin, Palestine Soup, and Filet Mignons Lili--to classic and Downton-inspired Christmas dishes--like Figgy Pudding, Roast Turkey, Christmas Apple Pie, and Stuffed Mushrooms--these recipes capture the quintessential delicacies Edwardian England, and the proper way to serve them."--Provided by publisher.

Celebrate the traditions and winter holidays of your favorite American Girl characters with this enchanting advent calendar.With the American Girl Pop-Up Advent Calendar, counting down to Christmas has never been so magical! Open the cover of this captivating collectible to reveal a stunning pop-up holiday tree standing above 25 compartments filled with displayable ornaments featuring 12 of your favorite American Girl characters and their cherished animal companions, from Melody's pet dog Bo to Samantha's teddy bear. Also included is a 28-page softcover guidebook containing fascinating facts about iconic American Girls throughout history—and the ways in which they celebrate the season. POP-UP TREE Like magic, a 12" tree pops up when the covers are opened! A fun activity and adorable holiday decoration. 25+ SURPRISES Behind each door is an American Girl ornament to add to the tree every day from December 1st-25th! BONUS BOOK INCLUDED: The 28-page companion guide provides an entertaining and informative look at the winter holiday traditions of 12 American Girl characters     START A NEW TRADITION This sturdy advent calendar can be enjoyed year after year as a countdown and holiday decoration      A PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER Recall fond memories of beloved American Girl characters with each ornament COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: American Girl Holiday Baking, American Girl Coloring Journal and American Girl My Holiday Cookbook Collection also available

Travel back in time to a world millions of years before humans to become a dinosaur spotter. Are you ready to meet the most awesome beasts of all time? Step into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule the land. This spotter’s guide gives you the essential information on what to look out for as you roam the ancient continents. There are more than 160 different dinosaurs to spot, including the latest discoveries. An A-Z fact file makes this book very easy to use. There are top tips to keep you safe, hundreds of facts and figures, and a pronunciation guide for each dinosaur.

This approachable, family-friendly vegan cookbook from the husband and wife team of acclaimed chef, Blair Warsham, and culinary writer, Carolyn Warsham, is for anyone looking to explore more delicious plant-based eating at home.  In this exceptional collection of plant-forward meals, chef Blair Warsham and his wife Carolyn Warsham, an acclaimed culinary writer, bring 90 original recipes designed to help families transition to healthier eating. With a focus on high-flavor recipes that are easily accessible for home cooks, the authors share their expertise for bringing more plants into every meal and extol a diet that’s rich with vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains.   Visually striking and delicious tasting, the recipes will appeal to a wide range of palates and include fresh twists on favorite foods like Green Forest Pizza, Lemon Agave Cheesecake, and Beet Poke, along with updated classics from ceviche to chilaquiles. This modern cookbook—from an omnivore who values eating plants in a way that doesn’t require drastic lifestyle changes—offers a turnkey solution for individuals and families who are curious about evolving their diets but don’t want to give up the dishes, and drinks, they love.  

The Beauty of Order in the Animal Kingdom

The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief scout, adventurer, writer and television presenter, Bear Grylls. Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to discover the skills you need to navigate.