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Crafty kids and adults too will have a blast creating their autobiography in thumbprints in this guided diary. Fill-in scenes and activity pages prompt users to capture a moment (a month in thumbprint self-portraits), record highlights (favourite trips of the year) and celebrate friends and family.

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An entertaining book with a fresh style of illustration style that encourages kids to give up nappies and use the potty.

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From a simple, brilliant premise-to create comics from the weirdest and funniest tweets around-artist Mike Rosenthal (@VectorBelly) has crafted a hilariously surreal world that has attracted over a million followers to his blog Twitter: The Comic. Each carefully curated tweet delivers concentrated humor in the language of the Internet, reproduced in the comics with typos and all. As envisioned by Rosenthal, each comes to life through a bizarrely recognizable cast of bassoon-playing cops, sarcastic teens, bear MDs, clueless dads, potential insect overlords, and more. Featuring more than 120 of these comics, including dozens unique to this book, Twitter: The Comic (The Book) is a dementedly funny vision of our strange online age.

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Quilting gets a rustic modern treatment in this 20-project sewing book that celebrates American trade quilts, with touches of Native and early American influences. The timeless style of these DIY designs will inspire quilters of every skill level to make cozy style statements for their home or office. Clear, step-by-step instructions detail how to use inventive techniques such as coffee staining and bleaching to achieve a perfectly distressed vintage feel, while dozens of helpful diagrams and photographs make these projects even more accessible. From a stunning Navajo blanket to a World's Fair design comprising international antique flags, this compilation is ideal for anyone looking to create gorgeous quilts and blankets in the spirit of a bygone era.

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In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 sheets of full-size patterns stored in an attached envelope. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique colour sense and eye-catching textile designs.

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Cider has become the new "it" drink, with a wide range of styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighbourhood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still--cider has many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. But how to choose? For this gateway guide, author Jeff Alworth travelled to France, England, Spain, Canada, and the United States, asking questions and drinking every variety of cider he could find, resulting in a compact yet comprehensive overview. An ideal introduction to this complex and always refreshing beverage, Cider Made Simple will give imbibers the tools they need to choose the cider that's right for them.

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Louisa May Alcott can't believe it—her mother is leaving for the summer to earn money for the family and Louisa is to be in charge of the household. How will she find the time to write her stories, much less have any adventures of her own? But before long, Louisa finds herself juggling her temperamental father, a mysterious murder, a fugitive seeking refuge along the Underground Railroad and blossoming love. Intertwining fact, fiction and quotes from Little Women, Michaela MacColl has crafted another plucky heroine whose story will keep readers turning pages until the very end.

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At last, folders with function! These handy file folders allow home and office organizers to manage all the details right on the folders themselves. With space for recording the essentials of any project—including to-do lists, objectives and contact information—plus room for attaching sticky notes or making productive doodles, this practical and appealing package will make organizing even easier.

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This welcome follow-up to Esquire's wildly popular Eat Like a Man cookbook is the ultimate resource for guys who want to host big crowds and need the scaled-up recipes, logistical advice and mojo to pull it off whether they're cooking breakfast for a houseful of weekend guests, producing an epic spread for the game or planning a BBQ that trumps all. With tantalising photos and about 100 recipes for lazy breakfasts, afternoon noshing, dinner spreads and late-night binges—including loads of favourites from chefs who know how to satisfy a crowd, such as Linton Hopkins, Edward Lee and Michael Symon—this is the only cookbook a man will ever need when the party is at his place.

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This lovely set of notecards showcases graphic flora and fauna patterns from the Skinny LaMinx collection in four striking colour ways. With coordinating envelopes and a keepsake box, this makes a distinctive gift for stationery lovers and fans of Scandinavian style.

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Readers make athletes splash, sprint, or score just by wiggling their fingers! Then, with two sets of hands, readers help the athletes unite as a team in the gatefold finale. Active and adorable characters model independence and teamwork, making this innovative board book perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!

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It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn’t the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin. Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and sacrifice in this three-starred reviewed Junior Library Guild Selection and Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth.

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In Disney's Planes and Planes: Fire and Rescue, the big-hearted crop duster Dusty Crophopper is full of dreams. In the first film, he overcomes his fear of heights to win the Wings Around The Globe Rally. In the second, Dusty learns his damaged engine will keep him from racing, but he finds the true hero within himself working alongside firefighting aircraft on a courageous wildfire air attack team. The Art of Planes explores the beautiful concept art that went into the development of these two inspiring stories, including colourscripts, storyboards, character studies, sculpts, background art and more. Insider insights from the films' artists and filmmakers, a preface by directors Bobs Gannaway and Klay Hall and a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter offer an invaluable and fascinating glimpse into the creative thinking involved in the making of these companion films.

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Something is not right with Nadia Cara. While spending a year in Florence, Italy, she's become a thief. She has secrets. And when she tries to speak, the words seem far away. Nadia finds herself trapped by her own obsessions and following the trail of an elusive Italian boy whom only she has seen. Can Nadia be rescued or will she simply lose herself altogether? Set against the backdrop of a glimmering city, One Thing Stolen is an exploration of obsession, art and a rare neurological disorder. It is a celebration of language, beauty, imagination and the salvation of love.

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Rustic barns and gardens are popular settings for the intimate, personalised weddings that are today's top trend. Stylist Fifi O'Neill knows how to transform such venues into gorgeous "prairie style" celebrations that seamlessly blend ruggedness and elegance. This beautifully illustrated look-book with more than 150 photographs is filled with unique ideas for planning the perfect bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. From a cheery garden-shed party to a dinner set amid a lush cornfield, Prairie-Style Weddings shows how to achieve an effortless look that is rich in personality and bursting with charm. Ten simple DIY projects add a homespun touch to any wedding event.

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Each episode of HBO's Game of Thrones draws millions of obsessed viewers who revel in the shocking plot twists, award-winning performances, and gorgeously rendered fantasy world. This official companion book reveals what it takes to translate George R. R. Martin's bestselling series into a wildly popular television series. With unprecedented scope and depth, it showcases hundreds of unpublished set photos, visual effects art, and production and costume designs, plus insights from key actors and crew members that capture the best scripted and unscripted moments from Seasons 3 and 4. Required reading for the die-hard fan, and the perfect way to catch up on the series before the much-anticipated Season 5 debuts, this special volume offers an exclusive window into cable's highest-rated show.

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Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia. Told entirely from Elena's perspective over a five-year period and co-written with her mother, award-winning author Clare B. Dunkle, Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease and a must read for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder.

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Aspiring hairstylists will enjoy breaking out the scissors and style savvy to make over 15 characters-including a princess, a pirate, a ballerina, and even a poodle-in serious need of a haircut. This one-of-a-kind novelty format features cool and quirky characters, each with an overlay sheet of paper" hair, ready to be styled in a variety of ways. With simple, step-by-step instructions for creating numerous paper 'dos, from curls to crimping to dreadlocks, crafters will delight in the sassy text, funky art, and styling possibilities."

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The sudden revelation of a powerful religious calling was an entirely unexpected event in the life of a college student named Lauren. But when it became clear to her that she had a spiritual vocation, she made the exceptional decision to dedicate her life to God. Drawing upon many visits to the cloistered religious community of Dominican nuns in Summit, New Jersey, photographer Toni Greaves has created a luminous body of work that follows the transformative journey by which Lauren became Sister Maria Teresa of the Sacred Heart. Presented in an exquisite photobook volume featuring a luxe cloth case, these meditative photographs capture the radical joy of a life dedicated unequivocally to love.

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This 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 around the city or countryside, racing with the neighbourhood team, or just enjoying the fun and thrill of commuting by bike, the Bike Snob Journal is the perfect addition to any cyclist's tool kit.

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Barkus is back! With new tricks. New friends. And lots more fun. The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this delightful series from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The simple text told in short chapters is just right for children ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.

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Showcasing artist Junzo Terada's illustrations of imaginative animals, this set includes two different side-stitched paperback notebooks, plus a vinyl pencil pouch with zip-top closure. Perfect for on-the-go creativity or as a desktop accessory!

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From bicycles to mailboxes to giant watermelons to horses, there isn’t really anything that Maddie won’t stand on with grace and patience. This beautiful dog, her strange pastime and the gorgeous photography have made this a surprise viral hit online. With thousands of notes on each instagram post, Maddie has also been featured on sites like wired, gizmodo, photojojo, and the urban outfitters blog. The tumblr site currently receives over 10K hits a day. She’s like a statelier, more graceful Maru the cat in her commitment to a bizarre but endearing habit. This beautiful, funny, indie art book collects photos of Maddie engaging in her hobby all over America, in the tradition of Travels with Charlie.

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This 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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A minimally guided specialty journal for True Blood enthusiasts who can't get enough of the show (or books). In a gothic styled journal, fans have the freedom to write or sketch whatever they want, drawing inspiration evocative Sookie et al quotes peppered throughout. True Blood is the blockbuster paranormal drama, created by Alan Ball, set in Louisiana's bayou country, in the fictional town of Bon Temps. From its first season, True Blood has been a runaway success internationally; a massive 1.6 million people switched on for the show's Channel 4 premier and, now in its 4th season averages around 200,000 viewers in the UK alone. The series has 275,000 followers on Twitter and 8.4 million fans on Facebook.

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No 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 learningthe 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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Babies 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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It's more than a book-it's a mask! Every spread includes a funny fact about featured creatures, from bears to robots. And young readers will squeal in surprise to find that when this board book is opened, the eye-sized die-cuts allow each spread to become a mask! Kids will have a blast posing as a fly-eating frog or a mouse-chasing cat. Sure to be a hit during both story time and playtime!

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The book features 25 step-by-step techniques such as painting, staining, stenciling, dip dyeing, simple upholstery and distressing that can be applied to all different types of furniture, plus 30 stunning before & afters. With more than 300 photographs, including helpful how-to photography and a foreword by Holly Becker of Decor8 blog fame, this is a treasure trove of ideas and easy-to-follow instruction for DIY decorators.

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Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because you have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. Bean doesn't care. She doesn't want to go to camp. She wouldn't go even if they begged her. So Ha. So Ha Ha. So; wait a second! Bean and Ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp. Welcome to Camp Flaming Arrow, where counselors Ivy and Beanwill give a whole new meaning to Crafts, Music, First Aid and hands-on leaning!

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Food Network and Cooking Channel star Aida Mollenkamp lays an invaluable foundation for cooks in How to Be in the Kitchen . This comprehensive manual collects more than 300 innovative, contemporary recipes as well as color photographs, plenty of informative illustrations, a substantial technique primer, and helpful how-to information on subjects as wide-ranging as rust removal, throwing a cocktail party, and knife skills. For members of the tech-savvy new generation who can't cook but want to, this essential reference guide makes an ideal starting place and for those already at ease in the kitchen it's full ofwho knew" moments for expanding their repertoire of great recipes."

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'Post Secret' meets 'World War Z' in this chilling vision of the fallout following a global zombie pandemic. A gradual mutation of a virulent strain of 'super flu' gives rise to millions of the undead, who quickly overwhelm treatment facilities and swarm cities around the world, leaving survivors on their own against a legion of the infected. Through found notes and messages- letters to loved ones, journal fragments, confessions, and warnings, readers can uncover the story of what went wrong, and come to know the individual voices of those affected by the zombie crisis.

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The book offers 300 tips broken out into sections: Time Savers, Energy Savers, Money Savers, and Sanity Savers so busy parents can easily find the shortcuts they need.

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This durable, tote-able tome is bursting with useful features, including: lightly guided prompts for agendas, lists and observations; plenty of open pages for daily journaling; a waterproof slipcase; a pocket for mementos; a handyaddress book to keep track of friends met on the road; and 4 pullout postcards to send back home.

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So long, dude food. Most men who love food have a roasting pan and a decent spice rack, but they're still looking for that one book that has all the real food they love to eat and wish they could cook. Esquire food editor Ryan D'Agostino is here to change that with his unapologetically male-centric Eat Like a Man a choice collection of 75 recipes and food writing for men who like to eat, cook, and read about great food. It's the Esquire man's repertoire of perfect recipes, essays on how food figures into the moments that define a man's life, and all the useful kitchen points every man needs to know. Satisfying, sexy, definitive, and doable, these are recipes for slow Sunday mornings with family, end-of-the-week wind-down dinners with a lady, Saturday night show-off entertaining, poker night feeds, and game-day couch camping. Or, for when a man is just hungry.

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Written by two 20-something sisters who have written four best-selling books for peers, the book has 100 basic core recipes and covers all of the fundamentals a new cook needs to know, including key terms and techniques, how to prep meals head of time, how to buy produce and fish, which kitchen equipment is crucial, and other essentials for navigating the grocery store and kitchen.

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Merry Berry is a young Lulabelle who lives in magical Lulaland. All little Lulabellez dream of becoming fairies, but first they have to earn their fairy wings! After meeting three inspiring fairies, Merry Berry discovers that she can become a fairy--and fill her world with sparkles--by brightening others' days in her own special way. For Merry Berry, this means sharing her special cupcake creations--and becoming Merry Berry, the Cupcake Fairy!

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Includes expert advice on which wines to pour, as well as how to assemble multiple cheese plates and antipasti platters, and a short chapter on pairing wines with dessert.

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The newest way to eat cake since the cupcake, these cute little treats are cake and frosting mixed together, dipped in chocolate or other candy coating, and decorated to make little yellow chicks, reindeer, jack-o-lanterns, a box of popcorn, and the most famous so far--one that looks like a cupcake. The cupcake version got Bakerella onto the Martha Stewart Show, where she wowed Martha with how cute and easy they were to make. The book includes more than 40 projects from koala bears and cute puppies to ghosts and snowmen. Basic recipes show how to make a classic cake pop and readers can go to the projects to embellish them into fabulously cute treats. Cake pops can be made with boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting but recipes from scratch are included for those who want them. Plus an extensive section of resources includes lists and photos of the different decorations that can be used to make the pops, plus and an array or Web sites to go to find them (though most can be purchased from an average supermarket). Loads and loads of photos are included throughout -- in fact every cake pop has a photo giving readers a visual reference for every project!

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Published to celebrate the San Francisco Symphony's 100th anniversary, this history, replete with hundreds of archival photos and memorabilia, gives readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the world's foremost orchestras, and in doing so it illuminates the cultural life of a city.

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