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Perfectly named style maven and City Sage blogger Anne Sage knows a wise truth: decorating our living spaces for our goals is the first step in making them happen. In Sage Living, she opens the door to covetable dwellings designed to boost the dreams of their occupants, from the sunny, open-air kitchen of a holistic nutritionist to the eclectic living room of a world traveller ready to put down roots. With page after page of stunning interiors, engagingly written home stories, and hundreds of design tips for every room, Sage Living goes beneath the stylized surface to help readers decorate for the lives they truly want.

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This hilarious parody yearbook explores the ups and downs of a year in the life of the senior class cats at Paw Paw High School. This active senior class did a lot in their last year of high school: The Glee Club Meowlers recorded their first album, "Songs to Lick Fur To," the drama club performed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the Ratters football coach, Fred Ball Whiskers, retired and Sophie McMeow was voted "Most Chased." Filled with cat class photos, candid shots and handwritten notes to the yearbook's owner, Nelson "Gill" Fish, Cat High revives the classic parody yearbook in all its black-and-white, feline-filled glory.

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Spot sweet surprises with each lift—or swing—of a flap! Cheep! Cheep! Who is cuddled under Mama’s wing? Buzz! Buzzzz! Who has landed on that flashy flower? Discover hidden surprises and delight in interactive peekaboo play with this entertaining lift-the-flap book.

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At the new house, there were movers and shouting and boxes and blankets. There were many places a girl like Mabel and a boy like Sam could be tripped over or smooshed or trod upon. There was one safe place where they would not. And that is how Mabel became a Sea Captain. In this three-part picture book of moving house and imaginative play, Mabel and Sam sail the high seas of their new home; tour the intriguing museum of their living room; journey through outer space to the safety of their own beds; and discover how far afield—and how close to home—imagination can take them.

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A volume of magnificent proportions, Art + Fashion is as exciting and elegant as the creative partnerships it celebrates. Spanning numerous eras, men and women's fashion, and a wide range of art mediums, these 25 collaborative projects reveal the astonishing work that results when luminaries from the art world (such as Pollock, Haring, and Hirst) come together with icons of the fashion world (including Saint Laurent, Westwood, McQueen). From 20th-century legends such as Elsa Schiaperelli and her famous lobster dress painted by Salvador Dali to 21st-century trailblazers such as Cindy Sherman and her self-portraits in vintage Chanel, these electric and provocative pairings--represented in lavish visuals and thoughtful essays reflecting on the history of each project--brim with the energy and possibility of powerful forces uniting.

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Nas on language, Cat Power on looking inward, Spike Jonze on loving what you do and Kim Gordon on feeling the flow. These are just a few of the indie stars and surprising insights collected in this gorgeous book by Huck magazine .Since launching in 2006, Huck has been at the vanguard of London's thriving independent publishing scene and has grown into an internationally distributed bi-monthly, with editions available on newsstands in 20 countries worldwide. Bringing together the best insights from over 60 of the most inspiring people Huck has spoken to over the years—along with exclusive photography and art that has come to embody Huck's distinct aesthetic—this book presents a diverse range of truths, creative wisdom and life lessons from those who paddle against the flow.

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In this heartwarming sequel to Laurel Snyder's children story book, Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers enjoy a special visit from their grandpa, Grumpy. Follow along as they discuss being medium, pounce each other, sing the wrong songs, build blanket forts, and more. Paired with effervescent illustrations by Emily Hughes, this touching, funny children's book is a celebration of imagination and bonding will enchant young readers.

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PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY! and now SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from Herve Tullet! Accept Herve Tullet's irresistible invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist's simple instructions and suddenly colours appear, mix, splatter and vanish in a world powered only by the reader's imagination. Tullet, who joins such greats as Eric Carle and Leo Lionni as a master of his craft, sets readers on an extraordinary interactive journey all within the printed page. Tullet prompts plenty of giggles in addition to a profound understanding of colours and once again displays his unique genius and vision in a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here.

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A little girl's urban neighborhood becomes a discovery ground for all things round, square, and rectangular in this lyrical picture book. Most items are Asian in origin, others universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and the boxes that the pizzas come in, rectangular Chinese lace and a very special pencil case. Bright, whimsical art accompanies the narrative rhyme, and a short glossary adds cultural significance to the objects featured in the book. Perfect for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing.

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Build sweet memories for the holidays with this charming guide to making adorable little gingerbread houses. This delightful set includes 8 house designs, recipes to make the gingerbread, and templates for cutting out the components. Step-by-step instructions make it simple to decorate and landscape around the houses. Construct a mini Christmas village, celebrate animal friends with a gingerbread doghouse or chicken coop, and more!

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The Land & Sea stationery program introduces us to the simple, quirky designs of Donna Wilson, a London-based designer and proprietor of her own line of highly original wearables, furnishings, and home accessories. The bright colourblock illustrations featured in these stationery products are both modern and familiar but utterly distinctive, featuring friendly animals and fantastical scenery. The Land & Sea Notepads showcase a *new format* including two notepads, each with a different repeating design - one inspired by an ocean voyage, the other by a dreamy, cloud-dotted horizon.

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This eye-catching journal invites list-makers to create an A to Z autobiography. Organised alphabetically, each letter offers simple but meaningful prompts for jotting down memories, tastes, traits and beyond. With a gold foil-stamped cover and cheerful illustrations inside, this easy-to-fill-in journal is a keepsake to cherish for life.

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This portable art kit contains everything artists need to create petite still-life paintings (a bouquet of flowers, a pretty table setting, personal mementos) in gouache. Included are 5 tubes of high-quality gouache paints (red, blue, yellow, black, white), 10 frameable Strathmore art cards, 2 wooden brushes, a mixing palette, and a booklet of easy-to-follow techniques and inspiration for painting with gouache, color mixing, and composing a scene. This all-inclusive kit is the ultimate entree to painting stunning still-lifes.

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It's the day before the big parade. Alta can only think about one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She'll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn't matter that Alta's shoes have holes because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest kid? The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a timeless story of dreams, determination, and the power of friendship.

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Showcasing an assortment of twenty vibrant succulents, these cards are the year-round gift enclosure or just-because card. The backs of the cards include the botanical names of each featured species.

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This journal from Emma Koenig is filled with prompts inspired by her book, F*CK! I’m in My Twenties, perfect for twenty-something’s who are just trying to figure things out and need a place to doodle, vent their feelings, list their thoughts and maybe gain a little clarity through writing. It's an active companion--like having coffee with your funniest friend--and a place for sharing the most truthful, interesting and revealing moments of your life. 60 or so pages throughout will have fill-ins, colour-ins, checklists, drawing prompts, etc., aimed at dwelling on the past, reflecting on the present and dreaming of the future. The rest of the pages will be blank/lined.

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In a new title in this series of charming and inventive board books, readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger one: Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and learn some early concepts along the way.

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In New Orleans, there lived a man who saw the streets as his calling, and he swept them clean. He danced up one avenue and down another and everyone danced along. The old ladies whistled and whirled. The old men hooted and hollered. The barbers, bead twirlers, and beignet bakers bounded behind that one-man parade. But then came the rising Mississippi—and a storm greater than anyone had seen before. In this heartwarming book about a real garbage man, Phil Bildner and John Parra tell the inspiring story of a humble man and the heroic difference he made in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Herbert is deeply doubtful about his first Halloween-but with a little help from his dad and a special tiger costume, Herbert might just find confidence on Halloween night. Together, father and son practice roaring, carve a pumpkin, and venture out in search of candy. And by the end of the night, Herbert finds his doubts have melted away. A sweet introduction to Halloween and to being brave, this book is sure to delight the youngest of trick-or-treaters.

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The nation of China is a constant source of fascination, yet we rarely glimpse life beyond its urban centres. Far west of Beijing and Shanghai, in the remote Chinese province of Yunnan, pioneering artist Henrik Drescher settled over a decade ago. While residing in his adopted home, Drescher records his experiences and observations in his illustrated notebooks, capturing everyday life in settings ranging from street markets to mountainscapes. These richly illustrated pages are compiled here for the first time. Drescher's loyal fans will appreciate this window onto the life of the artist at the height of his powers, while those with an interest in Chinese culture will marvel at this rarely seen view of a country in the global spotlight.

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Both irreverent and classy, this notecard set offers a range of exquisitely appropriate expletives--all rendered in a beautiful, traditional hand-drawn calligraphy and foil-stamped on a nice uncoated card stock. --Fuck Yeah, It's Your Birthday --Fan-fucking-tastic --You're the Shit --You Made my Fucking Day

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Imagine stepping inside Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring or Hopper's Nighthawks. That's the effect achieved by modern-day photographers, artists, students and creatives within the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. Started as an online collaborative project by founder of art blog Booooooom Jeff Hamada, Remake gathers fantastic reinterpretations of 50 fine art masterpieces. Side-by-side presentations of canonical artworks and their contemporary re-dos highlight the striking similarities between the works as well as the entertaining creative choices that make each version unique. A crowdsourced send-up of the art history canon, this quirky collection of before-and-after pairings is filled with surprises of wit and whimsy.

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Brings the winning combination of the beautiful and the whimsical.

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Clare Dunkle seemed to have an ideal life—two beautiful, high-achieving teenage daughters, a loving husband and a satisfying and successful career as a children's book novelist. But it's when you let down your guard that the ax falls. Just after one daughter successfully conquered her depression, another daughter developed a life-threatening eating disorder. Co-published with Elena Vanishing, the memoir of her daughter, this is the story—told in brave, beautifully written and unflinchingly honest prose—of one family's fight against a deadly disease, from an often ignored but important perspective: the mother of the anorexic.

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From 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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This set of three coordinating notebooks is bundled together with baker's twine. Each centre-stitched notebook features a cherished Pendleton pattern on the cover and lined interior pages printed on uncoated stock.

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Pork 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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Add 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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When 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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He listened to vinyl before you did. He drank whiskey before you did. He had a mustache before you did. Admit it: your dad was a hipster before you were! Based on the blog phenomenon of the same name, this book celebrates dads as the original hipsters. Vintage photos of real dads back in the day-in their short shorts and tight tees playing arcade games-accompany snarky captions that at once tip a cap to Dad's glory days and poke fun at modern hipsters. Featuring tons of never-before-seen content, this is the perfect gift for dads, hipsters, and those who love to tease them!

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Soft, fashionable, easy to find, and fun to work with, felt is a crafter's dream material. This stylish collection presents 24 simple yet elegant projects to make with felt-chic headbands, sweet flower bouquets, adorable package toppers, gorgeous necklaces, and more. Crafters of all skill levels will be reaching for their stash to get started! With stunning photography, helpful how-to illustrations, and plenty of inspiration, So Pretty! Felt uses this popular material in new and unexpected ways for oh-so-pretty results.

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Write it, list it, live it! Each page of this colourful journal provides space to make a plan, dream, organize and make the most of life.

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In Bike Snob, blogger BikeSnobNYC offered an overview of cycling and the various 'bike cultures.' This next book will focus on an experience that cyclists the world over are familiar with: commuting. With his trademark snark, humor and begrudging enthusiasm, BikeSnobNYC will take readers through the trials and triumphs (but mostly trials) of getting there by bike. Along the way, he offers up everything from the history of our commutes to the deadly sins of commuting to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and your fellow two-wheelers.

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We can't be good all the time, and no one knows it better than Anne Taintor. This generous collection of her most popular artwork includes more than 150 images in categories such as friendship (a real friend will help you hide the body), motherhood (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!), money (screw the budget!), attitude (let a smirk be your umbrella), and more. Also featuring an introduction by Taintor, this hilarious volume perfectly captures the deliciously sarcastic, snarky, and honest things that most women have found themselves thinking at one time or another. If you're looking for trouble, look no further… .

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With an adorable snowsuit-clad baby finger puppet, this title presents a way for parents to enjoy winter with their children. Part of the "Finger Puppet" series, it features a plush finger puppet attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in the pages.

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Instant Love is a how-to guide for shooting jaw-droppingly gorgeous Polaroid (and other instant camera) pictures. In authoritative yet friendly text, Polaroid Notes author Jenifer Altman and two of her cohorts from the vibrant Polaroid community offer a survey of instant cameras, tips and tricks on how to shoot with each kind, plus techniques for how to transform final shots into cherishable keepsakes. With tons of stunning eye candy from the authors' portfolios for inspiration, this is the ultimate guide to capturing instant memories.

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Fabulous color, engaging designs, and envelopes make this set of mix and match stationery a standout for all kinds of correspondence.

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A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it's for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for you serving size. Don't ask why. How are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is snoop around the neighborhood. Wow… It's very interesting what they can find out. It's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it inthe newspaper.

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This deluxe photo album features Grady McFerrin's stylish and iconic art, embossed with gold stamping and a vibrant rustic color palate.

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This is a must-have journal for all Uglydoll fans, featuring the irresistible Uglyworm embroidered on the plush cover.

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