Abrams & Chronicle Books

Book SynopsisBabies know their mummies anywhere. See, there she is right--wait, that's not Mummy! Acclaimed author and illustrator Taro Gomi creates a playful world where readers follow two chicks on a search through the barnyard for their mother hen.

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Book SynopsisPork celebrates the versatility and utter deliciousness of pork in more than 120 tempting recipes. Five chapters are organized by flavor profile, including American, Bistro, Latin, Chinese and Japanese, and South and Southeast Asian. Each recipe is grouped into a set, matching a main course of pork with a complementary grain, pasta, salad, or vegetable. This cookbook encompasses a wide range of techniques for expertly cooking many popular and surprising cuts of pork, from braising, sautéing, roasting, barbecuing, and stewing to serving it encased in soft, warm pasta, buns, or tortillas. Featuring a year''s worth of meals for all occasions, Pork will have cooks of all skill levels salivating.

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Book SynopsisAll the benefits and beauty of live plants, minus the fuss. This trio of easy-to-assemble paper punch-out plants with trendy succulent leaves instantly decorates windowsills, kitchen tables, or cubicles. Best of all, these blooms stay fresh forever!

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Book SynopsisWhen Bryce Billings says he will clobber Fish Finelli in the Captain Kidd Classic boat race, Fish has no choice but to accept the bet. But Fish''s 1970s Whaler with a broken motor is no match for Bryce''s new, top-of-the-line, 9.9-horsepower Viper—even if Fish, Roger, and T. J. can fix their measly 5-horsepower motor, it can''t compete with Bryce''s boat. With $9.63 between them, do the guys even have a chance at the Classic? A hilarious romp, filled with fun facts seamlessly integrated into the story, Fish Finelli informs as much as it entertains for perfect middle-grade reading.

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Book SynopsisNo one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choosing a camera and learning the fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman''s warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.

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Book SynopsisAdd Amy Butler''s unique design sensibility to furniture, lamps, vases, picture frames, and more with decoupage. Featuring a 28-page booklet offering step-by-step instructions for 12 projects using this simple technique, plus 80 sheets of decoupage-weight paper printed with 19 of Amy''s signature patterns, this portfolio contains everything beginners and pros alike need to create stylish new looks for the home.

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Book SynopsisThis set of 200 wall decals is loaded with illustrated letters created by a master of hand-drawn typography (and the author of Hand Job). An incredible value, the peel-and-stick decals are removable from most surfaces, repositionable, and can be mixed and matched to make a statement in any room or for any occasion.

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Book SynopsisEmily and Charlotte Brontë are about as opposite as two sisters can be. Charlotte is practical and cautious; Emily is headstrong and imaginative. But they do have one thing in common: a love of writing. This shared passion will lead them to be two of the first published female novelists and authors of several enduring works of classic literature. But they''re not there yet. First, they have to figure out if there is a connection between a string of local burglaries, rumors that a neighbor''s death may not have been accidental, and the appearance on the moors of a mysterious and handsome stranger. The girls have a lot of knots to untangle— before someone else gets killed.

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Book SynopsisSometimes a bad idea is a good idea turned upside down. This eye-catching double-sided journal inspires creative thinking and mischievous ideas and encourages jotters to write it all down; the best and the worst. Even the craziest ideas can transform into something big. Bad decisions make good stories.

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Book SynopsisPeople of letters take note: these handsome mini eco-journals feature enticing patterns with classic type elements, all drawn from House Industries'' collection of brilliant fonts. Featuring splashes of metallic ink and bold designs, these eye-catching journals are as covetable as they are portable.

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Book SynopsisWine Makes Mommy Clever is a book full of affectionate, witty and endearing cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating mothers and all of the everyday things they put up with.

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Book SynopsisSketchtravel is an artistic journey unlike any other. No editorial project has ever before brought together as many visual artists around a common object. Passed between 72 artists over 5 years and across over 35,000 miles, the Sketchtravel sketchbook showcases the creativity of artists in numerous disciplines from around the world. Illustrators, animators, painters, and more each illustrated a page with their unique style before passing the book to the next artist. Reflecting a who''s who of popular contemporary artists, this imaginative diverse collection of artwork will inspire art lovers with its scope, diversity, and beauty, much as it did each artist who contributed a link in its chain.

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Book SynopsisPork chops are in! And no one knows more about them than Ray Lampe. They are lean, easy to cook, and the perfect protein choice for everyday meals. These 60 mouthwatering recipes celebrate this beloved cut in all its glory, capturing the splendor and range of chops with all their porky goodness in new and inspiring dishes, from Balsamic and Vanilla-Glazed Pork Chops to Spicy Pork Chop Lettuce Wraps. With as many recipe choices as there are cooking styles—batter and fry, marinate and grill, simmer and braise—this cookbook is a vital addition to any kitchen where meat''s what''s for dinner.

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Book SynopsisThis playtime craft kit upcycles everyday boxes into adorable dwellings from around the world–and provides hours of fun for the whole family. A cereal box becomes a jaunty British double-decker bus, while a milk carton makes a perfect pagoda, and more. Includes building design pattern sheets, decorative stickers, and easy-to-follow instructions for 15 projects.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing Oprah''s 2016 Favorite Things English Muffins! This definitive baking guide is the much-anticipated cookbook from the Model Bakery, a mother-daughter–run baking destination with a huge local following that''s been wowing the Wine Country for years. And this book of sensational artisan baked goods makes clear why there are lines out the door! Featuring 75 recipes and 60 photos, it''s as luscious to look at as their most-requested breads, classic desserts, and fresh pastries—all arrayed here—are to eat. Pain au Levain, Sticky Buns, Peach Streusel Pie, Ginger Molasses Cookies, and many more glorious recipes make this a mouthwatering read and a reference gem for lovers of bread and pastry, cakes and cookies, and, of course, the Model Bakery!

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Book SynopsisThis deluxe portfolio of ten prints showcases stunning artwork bearing messages of encouragement and hope, selected from the beloved hip and inspirational book Everything Is Going to Be OK. Each print is ready to frame for individual gifting or display as a collection.

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Book SynopsisA treasure of a gift for the well-read woman, this collection brings together 50 stirring portraits, in watercolor and in word, of literature''s most well-read female characters. Anna Karenina, Clarissa Dalloway, Daisy Buchanan...each seems to live on the page through celebrated artist Samantha Hahn''s evocative portraits and hand-lettered quotations, with the pairing of art and text capturing all the spirit of the character as she was originally written. The book itself evokes vintage grace reimagined for contemporary taste, with a cloth spine silkscreened in a graphic pattern, debossed cover, and pages that turn with the tactile satisfaction of watercolor paper. In the hand and in the reading, here is a new classic for the book lover''s library.

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Book SynopsisA good date can be exhilarating: a shared joke, an improbable spark, long moments of gazing fondly into each other''s eyes. Not so for the dating disasters featured in this collection of laugh-out-loud actual tweets about the most terrible evenings imaginable. From seriously unwelcome confessions, to dousing dates in wine, to bringing them back to creepy apartments to meet favorite stuffed animals, here are the funniest and most alarming reports from dating''s front lines. Along the way, author Rhodri Marsden offers tips on how to identify and avoid the worst of the bad daters, including married men, blatant liars, deluded optimists, and more. This harrowing collection of real nightmare dates will amuse anyone who''s suffered through one of cupid''s off nights.

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Book SynopsisThis customizable trophy kit provides all the necessary components for recognizing excellence—both wins and fails, big and small! Made from sturdy board, the trophy assembles easily without glue or scissors. Trophy makers can choose from ready-made toppers and a range of sincere and humorous plates (including Overall Winner, Better Luck Next Time, Epic Fail, and more) or create personalized plates to reward friends, family, coworkers, or themselves for both real and made-up achievements.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting travel-themed kit narrated by Lately Lily, the Travelling Girl!

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Book SynopsisExplore the ABCs of travel with this set of flash cards featuring adorable and curious Lily, the Travelling Girl!

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Book SynopsisTwo side-stitched paperback notebooks and a vinyl pencil pouch (with zip closure) showcasing the beloved animal illustrations of artist Junzo Terada. The notebooks feature 4-colour covers and 1-colour interior spreads. The pencil pouch is silkscreened with 4-colour artwork to match the notebooks.

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Book SynopsisWhat exactly is a book? This wildly inventive and thought-provoking 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.

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Book SynopsisThis journal from blogger and cyclist BikeSnobNYC features tips, tricks, and rules for the road alongside classic cycling wisdom from famous bike lovers. With plenty of space for recording musings while cycling, the Bike Snob Journal is the perfect addition to any cyclist's tool kit.

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Book SynopsisA unique guide to knitting design with 15 arresting projects.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible handbook from design guru and Design Within Reach founder Rob Forbes uncovers the beauty in the commonplace and reveals how visual thinking can enrich our lives. In friendly text complemented by photographs taken on his travels around the world, Forbes explains how to appreciate the design elements that surround us in the built environment. Linking broad concepts such as composition and materiality to quotidian details such as the play of color in hanging laundry or the repeated forms in a row of ice cream scoops, Forbes reveals how an appreciation of the hues, patterns, and textures that surround us can enhance a life well lived. See for Yourself is essential reading to see more clearly, think more visually, and enjoy the world more deeply.

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Book SynopsisFrom co-star and co-creator of Comedy Central's Broad City, Abbi Jacobson!A fun keepsake for visitors and SF natives of all ages, this coloring book includes over 30 unique illustrations of San Francisco sites by artist and comedienne Abbi Jacobson. From architectural landmarks and cultural attractions to must-see neighborhoods and everyday street scenes, Color this Book captures the beauty and personality of San Francisco. Includes the Castro, the Ferry Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Mission, North Beach, Union Square, and more!

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