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Velvet is odd. Instead of dolls that talk an d cry, Velvet brings a milkweed pod for show and tell. She w ins the art contest using only 8 crayons, and she likes to c ollect rocks. but as the year unfolds, her classmates discov er it''s fun to be different. '

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Designed to soothe anxieties in children about to move house, the story of how Boomer the dog quickly adapts to his new home and makes friends with his new neighbours. Illustrated in full colour by Mary Whyte.

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Need some ideas to brighten up kids’ days, spark creativity and imagination, or get them up and active and away from screens? Pick a card from Busy Ideas for Bored Kids: Joyful Edition!From funny faces and spoon races to bubble painting and life-sized board games, this pack includes 50 fun ideas to inspire play that will keep boredom at bay. How about a game of Sock Toss? Putting on a fashion show of creative outfit combinations? Getting all tied up with tongue twisters? You can even create a Joy Jar of happy memories to read when you need a boost! Choose cards with the shoe icon if you’re feeling active, the rainbow icon if you’re feeling creative, or the star icon if you’re in the mood for silliness. With so many options, you can pick more than once to find the activity that fits how you feel in the moment! Perfect for ages 4+, this set offers plenty of ways to keep kids entertained. Made using FSC

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Roll up, roll up, it’s time for an astounding balancing act! Stack the animals any which way you can without them all tumbling down!This stacking game is a delicate challenge for you and these talented acrobats! Roll the die to decide which color creature you’ll add to the tower and then carefully connect it to another animal in the stack. It can go anywhere you like, but be careful because the game is over when those aerial artists fall! Perfect for 2–4 players (or more if you play in teams), ages 3 and up, this game develops fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and hand-eye coordination. Inside the box, you’ll find 24 wooden acrobats, a wooden die, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions, all made using FSC materials. Animal Acrobats from Petit Collage is a plastic-free product. The animal pieces are 100% recycled wood, and the box is made using 75% recycled materials.

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A hilarious game of silly faces that is made for family fun!Ready to compete to finish your funny animal face first? Take turns rolling the die to determine which feature or accessory you’ll add. Already have that piece? Try again on your next turn! Keep rolling until you’ve completed your animal, then take another face and start again. The first player to finish three funny faces is the winner! Short on time or want to amp up the pace? Try to complete all three faces at once!Make Funny Faces game from Petit Collages is perfect for 2–3 players, ages 4 and up, and includes 10 animal faces, 62 feature and accessory pieces, a wooden die, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions. Printed using FSC paper and vegetable inks, and the packaging is made using 75% recycled materials.   AIM OF THE GAME: Take turns rolling the die to build your funny animal faces. The fir

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Learning the seasons has never been so much fun!Can you find a rabbit planting seeds? Or a koala enjoying an ice lolly? Maybe you’ll spot falling leaves or a robin looking jolly? Piece together the picture of a full year with the animals having fun in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall! Once the jigsaw is complete, set the moving hands to different seasons and have fun thinking about what routines or activities you do at that time of year. Perfect for ages 3+, the finished jigsaw measures 18 x 18 in / 46 x 46 cm. Made using 75% recycled materials and FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks.  

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Settle down for story time with You Are My Baby from Petit Collage.This sweet felt book all about love and family is perfect for reading together with your little one. The brightly colored and softly textured touch-and-feel areas will keep children engaged throughout, and the rhythm of the rhyming text will gently soothe them as you speak. The comforting words and sentiment will build strong foundations for emotional awareness and development as your little one grows up. Made for ages 0+, this First Felt Book will become a family favorite to treasure. The pages of this book are printed using FSC paper and vegetable inks, and the touch-and-feel areas are made from 90% recycled felt.  SWEET RHYMING STORY – You Are My Baby is a sweet felt book all about love and family, perfect for reading together with your little one. The rhythm of the rhyming text will gently soothe them as you speak, and the sentimen

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Settle down for story time with This Is My Home from Petit Collage.This comforting felt book all about nature and home is perfect for reading together with your little one. The brightly colored and softly textured touch-and-feel areas will keep children engaged throughout, and the rhythm of the rhyming text will gently soothe them as you speak. The simple story will encourage a love of animals and the natural world as they grow up. Made for ages 0+, this First Felt Book will become a family favorite to treasure. The pages of this book are printed using FSC paper and vegetable inks, and the touch-and-feel areas are made from 90% recycled felt.SWEET RHYMING STORY – This Is My Home is a comforting felt book all about nature and home, perfect for reading together with your little one. The rhythm of the rhyming text will gently soothe them as you speak, and the simple story will encourage a love of animals and the na

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Get creative on the go with the Carry-Along Corgi Sketch Kit from Petit Collage!Use the included coloring pencils to fill the sketchbook with anything that comes to mind: Will you create your own animal kingdom of fantastical creatures? Draw an entirely new universe of robots and aliens? Or sketch how you see the world around you? Let your imagination run wild, and then decorate your drawings with over 70 pawsome stickers! Perfect for ages 3+, this sketch kit will encourage hours of creative fun. The 100-page sketchbook, four double-ended coloring pencils, and three sticker sheets come packed inside a friendly carry-along Corgi, making this the ideal activity set for taking to restaurants, waiting rooms, and on long journeys. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. Plastic-free with no lamination.

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Level up your stationery game with these foil-embellished notecards.Their timeless aesthetic makes them the perfect go-to notecards for any snail-mail occasion, but their ornamental and shiny foil effects make them an outstanding choice for holiday stationery as well. Blank inside and ready for your customization, Gilded Notes—illustrated by Dana Tanamachi, the artist behind the bestselling Nouveau One Line a Day  and Gilded One Line a Day memory books—are sure to wow your pen pals and remain a keepsake in their homes for years to come.

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Get ready, LEGO® builders: Channel your inner artist with the next challenge in the bestselling LEGO puzzle line.Inspired by your favorite LEGO® Art sets, this 1,000-piece puzzle comes together to reveal a brick-built masterpiece! Perfect for the whole family but just as fun to take on solo, this puzzle showcases the creativity and imagination integral to the LEGO brand. LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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Let your creativity take flight with this sketchbook celebrating Kiki’s Delivery Service, Studio Ghibli’s beloved coming-of-age story about a resourceful young witch finding her way in the world.Featuring a tactile cloth cover with iconic imagery from the film foil-stamped on the front, lay-flat binding, and extra-thick pages, this sketchbook is perfect for writers, artists, and animation fans alike. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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This charming day-to-day calendar features adorable animal comics by bestselling author Liz Climo.With a different illustration on each page, this page-a-day desk calendar features Liz Climo's short and sweet comics on the funny-yet-honest exchanges that likely occur in the animal kingdom. Sweet, adorable, and all too relatable, this calendar captures life's everyday eccentricities with lighthearted wit and wisdom, making it an irresistible self-buy and a unique, affordable gift for fans of Liz Climo and animal lovers everywhere. 6 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches 314 tear-away pagesPerfect for: Liz Climo and webcomic fans Animal lovers Moms, dads, grandparents, best friends, and more Anyone who appreciates cute animal humor

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A life-changing and empowering guide to discovering your personal and professional passions, goals, and dreams so you can create a life full of joy and purpose.Welcome to the Life Audit, an exercise in self-reflection that helps you clear the cobwebs of noisy, external goals and distractions, and revisit or uncover the real themes and core values that drive and inspire you. Think of it as spring-cleaning for the soul. For anyone looking to find fulfillment in every aspect of life—love, friendship, career, finances, and beyond—this encouraging handbook offers the tools to prioritize your goals and turn personal insights into action to create a beautiful, meaningful future. In this step-by-step guide, made irresistibly and uniquely engaging by insightful and entertaining illustrations throughout, you’ll learn how to use design thinking and creative exercises to: Identify the core values and key themes hidden within your goals.

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These calm ideas cards from Petit Collage are specifically designed to inspire ways to calm little ones through play and creativity. Learn how to make a bird feeder, find a face in the clouds, create a feelings tree, and much more. Suitable for ages 4+, this activity set is great for any parent or guardian looking for new ways to calm kids through play. Ideal for a pre-holiday or travel gift. Start expanding young minds with 50 ideas to make them feel relaxed and calm, think about their feelings, and develop mindfulness through play. Made using FSC paper and packaged in a keepsake tin. Suitable for 4 years+ Petit Collage combines a modern aesthetic with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure.

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This In the Park Bingo Magnetic Travel Game is a perfect companion for engaging kids while out and about. Try to be the first to spot five things in a row, such as a dog, butterfly, or kite. Keep your eyes peeled, then mark what you see on your bingo board. Seek and find family fun, suitable for ages 3+, this outdoor bingo game makes an excellent gift for screen-free and mindful fun for young children. Plastic-free packaging.  Suitable for 4 years+ Petit Collage combines a modern aesthetic with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure. 

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Telling the Time 25-Piece Floor Puzzle from Petit Collage has big sturdy pieces perfect for little hands. The completed large floor puzzle measures 18” x 18” and is perfect for ages 3+. This jigsaw puzzle features a bright, bold, detailed illustration that offers plenty of things to spot once the clock puzzle is complete. Building puzzles promotes hand-eye coordination and development of problem-solving skills. The puzzle is packaged in a keepsake carrying box with a soft cotton rope handle that’s easy for little hands to carry. Plus, this 25-piece puzzle is ready to gift for birthdays, holidays, or just because! Made using FSC materials and packaged using 75% recycled material printed with vegetable inks.  Petit Collage combines a modern aesthetic with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal m

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A challenging 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that''s all about birds and their flyways! As you put together this Bird Lover''s 1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley''s Games, you''ll uncover over 100 beautiful birds soaring along their flyways around the world. You''ll also find a map included with information about the eight migration flyways, as well as facts about the birds and where they take flight. Featuring stunning illustrations of these majestic creatures, this is a great gift for ornithophiles and twitchers in your life. And once the circular jigsaw is finished, it''s easy to frame to create a piece of art! Perfect for the bird or puzzle lover, it comes in giftable tube packaging. Completed jigsaw measures 26.8 in / 68 cm in diameter. Made using 70% recycled materials and 30% FSC paper. Printed using soy inks.1000-PIECE PUZZLE - As you piece together this Bird Lover''s 1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley''s Games, you''ll reveal over 100 beautiful

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Pickles from Ridley’s Games will get people talking!Think you know how your friends feel about the things that really matter? No, we don’t mean politics or the economy; we’re talking pickles, perms, people who eat from your plate—the important stuff! It’s time to uncover the truth. Just remember to keep your cool, okay? There are over 470 love-'em or hate-'em topics to choose from across seven categories: Melody Mayhem, Something Tasty, People Pleaser, Let’s Play, Couch Potato, Been There, and Really Random! As you play, things can get juicy, and by the end, everyone will certainly have learned some truths about each other. This fast-paced party game is often frantic, sometimes thoughtful, and always a jarful of fun. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to say it, rate it, and grab it! Made for friends who think they know everything about each other, Pickles is suit

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Agents of Timekeepers Incorporated, we need you! In trying to uncover the location of Cleopatra''s tomb, we seem to have accidentally unleashed a monumental curse upon the world that is ripping the space-time continuum apart. Nothing is where it should be-one agent has sighted a caveman eating a hot dog in Times Square! You must travel back and break the curse to restore the timeline to its proper order. Embark on a thrilling journey through Ancient Egypt in this captivating escape-room experience. Solve challenging puzzles, break centuries-old curses, and discover hidden treasures as you delve into the mysteries of Cleopatra''s tomb. Use your powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the puzzles and save the future. The fate of time itself rests in your hands. Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics, it''s suitable for ages 12+, 1 or more players, and has an average 90-minute gameplay. Plus, unlike most escape puzzle games, Tim

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Stop giving a f*ck about what your parents, partners, and society expect of you and ask yourself: what do you really want?Break free from the expectations of others and show up for what you truly believe in.Embrace the messy. Enter your brat era. Demand space for you.Salon’s inaugural sex and love advice columnist and author of the viral LinkedIn sex work post, Arielle Egozi, shares their journey as a queer, neurodivergent child of immigrants who never quite fit into the social roles she was supposed to, instead choosing to embrace their multiple dimensions, and eventually discovering freedom—and true power—by being “bad” in a world that kept trying to force her to be “good.” With Arielle’s personal and relatable guidance, readers will learn how to: Escape the male gaze for good Release the shame they’ve internalized Make their fri

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A love letter to the small shop, and shop owners everywhere, by beloved bookseller Peter Miller. There is a tradition of shopkeeping, a tradition of codes, etiquette, and customs. For the most part, it is an oral history, passed along, person to person. You learn to be a retailer-not by going to college, but by going to work. You learn from people who have learned how to run a shop. [from the Introduction] For more than four decades, Peter Miller has run a design bookshop that shares his name in Seattle. He has also written three of his own books, manuals about cooking and about food and about eating together. In this love letter to his day job, Miller writes for the first time about his other love: shopkeeping. Miller crafts stories from the bookshop floor with wry humor and skillful storytelling. Readers are taken on a shopkeeping journey and will come to understand along the way that small shops characterize our towns and cities, making them uniqu

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Master the art of trivia with Art Trivia! This eye-catching portable box holds 140 multiple-choice questions about global works and artists from all eras. With topics ranging from ancient to contemporary art, fine arts to traditional crafts, museums and galleries to street art, this game will put your art smarts to the test!ENTERTAINING GAME NIGHT QUESTIONS: This bright box is filled with 140 surprising and engaging trivia questions about all things art, including artists, works of art, and art history, from ancient to modern, postmodern, and beyond. FUN FOR THE FAMILY & ART LOVERS OF ALL AGES: With three optional difficulty levels, this set of multiple-choice questions is perfect for players with every level of art knowledge.  TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The portable box is the perfect size to throw in your bag to take to game night, a family celebration, or on vacation. FUN TRIVIA GAME GIFT: Perfect f

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A beautiful coming-of-age story for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suarez Changes Gears, this award-winning book celebrates identity, language, heritage, family, and the determination to follow one''s own inner light. Now in paperback! Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all? Luz Veliz is a soccer star-or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it''s unlikely she''ll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now-like he doesn''t know her or, worse, like he doesn''t even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she''ll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman andintriguing, brilliant Trevor-she''ll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, just the way she likes it. But something-someone-is

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Via 52 thought-provoking experiments, this awe-inspiring journal invites you to find more wonder and meaning in your every day.A shooting star. An exquisite piece of music. A newborn baby. Witnessing the mysteries of our world inspires feelings of awe, which are good for our mental and physical health. Through 52 tiny experiments - from joining a meaningful cause to spending time with an animal, traveling somewhere new, and pondering life''s unanswerable questions - this journal invites you to find weekly pockets of wonder. Record your thoughts, reflect on your experiences, and finish the year feeling inspired, grateful, connected, and content.

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Part surrealism, part humor, and part affectionate guidance, Blame the Stars is a wild adventure into a world of uniquely alternative zodiac signs.Welcome to the world of Horror Scoops: a weird and wonderful twist on classic zodiac signs. Meet passionate and wild Lemo (a.k.a. Leo), kind Lehbrah (Libra), steadfast Clopricrumb (Capricorn), Germini the Twrnnns (take two guesses), and others—signs which, although slightly silly, reveal more about us than we realize. Part One dives deep into each sign, offering insightful tidbits and advice on love, life, and work (for example, if you’re an Arbys, consider a career as a Pie-Eating Competition Judge, a Horse Observer, or a Horse Observer Observer). Part Two details a year’s worth of sign-specific guidance, Scoop-holidays (like January 15, the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Houseplants), and journal prompts to spark deep introspection. Full of colorful illustrations from Scoop

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Southern Grit author, Top Chef winner, TV personality, and queen of Southern hospitality Kelsey Barnard Clark presents more than 100 irresistible recipes perfect for a crowd, plus all the expert wisdom and inspiration you need to host exceptional gatherings.Call some friends, arrange some flowers, and whip up a quick bite. Let’s get the party started, y’all! Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark catered her first wedding at age fifteen and has been hosting events ever since. In these pages, Kelsey distills her hard-earned party-planning wisdom into practical advice for newbie and experienced hosts alike: “I’ve made all the mistakes already, lived to tell the tale, and want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying and start celebrating. This is a self-help book for throwing the damn party.” With more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes, this book has everything you need to do just that, demon

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A delightful drinks book for couples, Kindred Spirits serves up 40 cocktail recipes to enjoy with your sweetie, 40+ photos, and creative date ideas that will add some spirited fun to your love life.From the mixologist behind the popular @bevsbybeverly Instagram and TikTok accounts, these tempting cocktail recipes take date night to the next level. Organized by type of date-from the classic dinner date to daytime dates, movie nights, double dates, special occasions, and more-these indulgent cocktails for two include:- Up All Night Espresso Martinis to fuel a passionate game night and/or a night of passion. - StrawBAE & Balsamics to toast each other while on a romantic picnic in the park. - Hottie Toddies for a cozy movie night at home with your hottie. Lush photography sets the mood while sidebars offer memorable date activities - like Arts & Craft & Sip Night and Couchella - a bucket list for couples, a roundup of best rom-coms, a sexy play

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Get lost in the gardens of Misselthwaite Manor with this stunning illustrated edition of The Secret Garden. Beautiful contemporary artwork fills the pages of this unique collectible classic.The Secret Garden has enchanted readers for over a century with its story of second chances, found family, and the healing power of nature. Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.A COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES: The Secret Garden is a beloved story shared across generations through films, TV shows, and other adaptatio

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A beautiful and encouraging guide to connecting with the natural world for peace, calm, and clarity.From the author of the popular Nature Meditations Deck, this guided journal makes it easy to tap into the restorative power of nature. Within these pages are simple mindfulness practices, reflection prompts, and guided activities organized into four sections:- Nature meditations - Walking thoughts - Messages from the earth - Strengthening affirmations Whether you''re in your own backyard, strolling through a local park with a friend, or hiking deep in the woods, this uplifting journal brings the benefits of nature to your fingertips and makes for a lovely companion on any outdoor excursion.MINDFULNESS MADE EASY: This engaging, interactive journal makes it easy to practice mindfulness. The simple-to-follow prompts and activities are a great tool for individuals curious about tapping into the power of self-care practices such as fo

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Let the family adventures begin! This interactive journal, full of engaging activities and reflection prompts, makes it easy for families with young kids to explore the world, connect with one another, and create lasting memories.Brimming with inspired ideas for cultural outings, kitchen projects, experiences in nature, and more fun things to do with kids, this journal makes it easy for families to explore the world through small adventures. Featuring 50 guided activities to encourage connection and promote curiosity, including:- Plant seeds in a garden to learn about nature and the seasons - Get a library card to open the door to a world of learning - Visit an art museum to discover colors, shapes, and artistic styles - Bake together to learn about measurements, kitchen tools, and flavors - Play music to explore sound and rhythm - and so much more! With engaging prompts, charming illustrations, and plenty of space to record precious memories, plus a poc

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New to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the where and how to include info on environmental impact, land stewardship, and building a truly meaningful collection.Do you love rocks and gems? Are you a geology enthusiast? This informative guidebook by professional lapidary artist and outdoor recreation guide Alison Jean Cole shows you that beautiful rocks can be found anywhere. You''ll be expertly guided through the practice of rockhounding (looking for rocks) while learning how to be gentle on the earth. Unlike traditional rock guides, which take readers to well-trodden locations in each state, this book can be used anywhere in the United States or Canada. You''ll be guided through the process of becoming an adept rockhound, including:- How to read geologic maps and way-find - How to consider the ethics of rock collecting - Developing your personal tastes in rocks and building a collection

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Full of gorgeous photographs and fascinating botanical information, this set of 70 cards makes it easy to engage with the power of nature.Featuring a dazzling range of herbs, flowers, trees, and berries, The Botanicals Deck shares illuminating information on how plants can heal, empower, and nourish. Each card presents a brilliant botanical photograph on one side, and details on the plant''s medicinal properties and fascinating mythology on the other. Discover the unique properties and symbolism of roses, violets, honeysuckles, raspberries, ginger, eucalyptus, and more, plus ways to use these plants in teas, tinctures, baths, and bouquets. An accompanying instructional booklet provides easy-to-follow guidance on how to use the deck. Brimming with herbal wisdom and lush imagery, this deck is an enriching companion for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to access the healing power of plants.THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

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A gorgeously illustrated debut graphic memoir about belonging, identity, and making a home in the remote American West, by New Yorker cartoonist Navied Madhavian. Before Navied Mahdavian moved from San Francisco in November 2016 to an off-grid cabin rural Idaho, one of the most remote and wild areas of the American West, he had never fished, gardened, hiked, hunted, or lived in a snowy place. But there, he could own land and start a family - the millennial dream. Over the course of the next three years, he leaned into the wonders of the natural landscape and found himself adjusting to and enjoying a slower pace of living. But beyond the boundaries of his six acres, he was confronted with the realities of America's political shifts and forced to confront the question: Do I belong here? Funny, deeply perceptive, and attentive to the dynamics of culture, environment, and identity in America, Mahdavian's gorgeously self-illustrated and often hilariously written graphic memoir charts his growth and struggles as an artist, citizen, and new father. It celebrates his love of place and honors the relationships he makes in rural America, even as it articulates the difficult moments of racism and brutality he found there as a Middle Eastern American. With wit and compassion, Mahdavian's insider perspective offers a unique portrait of a place many people hear or know nothing about.

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A collection of beautifully illustrated essays and interviews presenting a rich, inclusive, contemporary, and global vision of design diversity. As the design industry re-examines its emphasis on Eurocentric ideologies and wrestles with its conventional practices, Centered advocates for highlighting and giving a voice to the people, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been eclipsed or excluded by dominant design movements. Curated by Kaleena Sales, a powerful voice and noted advocate for diversity in the design community, the thirteen essays and interviews in this volume will feature important and underrepresented design work and projects like: Gee's Bend Quilters, by Stephen Child and Isabella D'Agnenica A Chinese Typographic Archive, by YuJune Park and Caspar Lam Indigenous Sovereignty and Design: An Interview with Sadie Red Wing (Her Shawl is Yellow) The Truck Art of India, by Shantanu Suman New Lessons from the Bauhaus: An Interview with Ellen Lupton Vocal Type: An Interview with Tre Seals Decolonizing Graphic Design, A Must, by Cheryl D. Miller And more A must-read for design practitioners, educators, students, and anyone interested in expanding narratives and gaining a more inclusive understanding of design.

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A celebration of birding as an inclusive activity for everyone, and how to help create that community, from founding members of the Feminist Bird Club. Birding belongs to everyone. That is the sentiment on which the Feminist Bird Club (FBC) was founded in 2016 and the spirit that is celebrated in this original and timely book. In these pages, FBC founder Molly Adams and Sydney Anderson offer readers: -A celebration of birding and the outdoors -Examples of how inclusive, affirming, and joyful an activity birding can be -Awareness of the crucial inclusivity issues facing birding communities today, and related ideas for radical inclusivity and how to break down barriers around birding for marginalized communities With ninety original illustrations from the FBC community and journal prompts throughout to offer moments of self reflection for readers, Birding for a Better World shows how we can engage in a universally available activity and support equality and social justice at the same time.

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LOCALS ONLY is a deluxe book of 30 removable and frameable posters by legendary skateboard photographer Hugh Holland. Throughout the 1970s, Holland documented not only the nascent sport that originated in Southern California, but also the style, grace, and athleticism of the teenagers themselves. During the mid-1970s, Southern California was experiencing a serious drought, leaving an abundance of empty swimming pools available for trespassing skateboarders to practice their tricks on. From these suburban backyard haunts to the asphalt streets that connected them, L.A. was the place that created the legendary Dogtown and Z-Boys skateboarders. Holland's photographs document these sidewalk surfers on the streets of Los Angeles, parts of the San Fernando Valley, Venice Beach, and as far away as San Francisco and Baja California, Mexico. With their requisite bleached-blond hair, tanned bodies, tube socks, and Vans sneakers, these young outsiders are masterfully captured against a sometimes harsh but always sunny Southern California landscape.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of sheep! Sheepology is filled with incredible sheep facts told in a playful tone by Ilaria Demonti, with endearing illustrations by Camilla Pintonato. Discover all there is to know about sheep in all of their wooly mammal glory in Sheepology. Have you ever heard the phrase "nation of sheep"? The meaning comes from the fact that sheep do not like to be alone. You'll find them flocking together in large groups, or with groups of other animals, such as pigs, chickens, and goats. Did you know that because of the way wool is processed in North America, it's the only region in the world where wool produces an allergic reaction? Have you ever wondered how sheep's milk turns into cheese? Or the steps for shearing a sheep, and how sheep wool is processed, from washing, carding, and combing to spinning and dyeing in order to make yarn for knitting? These and other intriguing and engaging facts about sheep can be found in Sheepology, a visual encyclopedia and follow-up to Chickenology and Pigology. Nature and animal-loving readers of all ages will find something to discover.

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Twenty short essays by designer, artist, and educator Mitch Goldstein to help design students to get the most out of school. Having taught design for 16 years, Mitch Goldstein explores all aspects of how to get the most out of the design school experience, in a way that makes sense for design students at any level of their education, or someone thinking about attending a design school and wondering what it's really all about. Goldstein will cover such topics as: • Why go to design school • What actually happens in your classes during your time at design school • What kind of assignments you can expect • How critiques work • What you're actually expected to do on a daily basis • How to translate ideas into paying client projects • How to make things that will get you a job • And much more From collaboration and critiques to practice and process, this book gives design students a guide to make the best of their school experience, while also adding value for design professors to understand how to design school from a student's perspective, and to better the collaborative experience.

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Discover the quiet joy of mushroom hunting with this delightful field guide to identifying mushrooms and reconnecting with the natural world. For the mycologically curious, this take-anywhere handbook is the perfect thing to toss in a backpack and bring on a mushroom hunt. Learn how to identify fifteen common types of mushrooms and forage safely - not necessarily for consumption but rather as a practice in curiosity, mindfulness, and peaceful observation. Mindful reflections and shroom-inspired rituals, such as brewing reishi hot cocoa, invite you to reconnect with the earth and consider what we can learn from these incredible specimens. Filled with charming illustrations, Mushroom Hunting is your doorway to the mysterious and magical world of these earthy life-forms.

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A gorgeous hardcover time capsule of the emo music scene as it was from 1996 to 2006, featuring never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from key emo musicians, photographers, and icons. While the term emo has become a familiar label, there was a time when that wasn't the case. Many bands of the mid-to-late '90s would never have classified themselves as such - back then, the term was not only inaccurate but often used derogatorily. With the advent of the 2000s, the previously underground emo scene was put on the map, and the term and sound of the genre morphed into something new. A musical renaissance was happening, but bands didn't give much thought to the label in the long term. Nothing mattered, as long as the kids came out to shows. Today, the musical and cultural impact of this movement is alive and well, responsible for some of the biggest and most influential acts of the 21st century, from Jimmy Eat World to My Chemical Romance, and the emo label has been reclaimed by those who can't imagine life without Through rare and never-before-seen photographs Amy Fleisher Madden, founder of Fiddler Records (Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Recover, and more), thoughtfully and lovingly puts together this moving archive of the second and third waves of emo. With a foreword by Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) and revealing essays from Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), Geoff Rickly (Thursday), Norman Brannon (Texas Is the Reason), and Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids), as well as insights and bite-sized narratives from photographers and other musicians of the era, this heartwarming time capsule expounds an extraordinary moment in music history - a scene that gave life to not only numerous big names but also to a powerful sound and even more powerful friendships. Featuring over 80 bands, including: Jimmy Eat World Dashboard Confessional My Chemical Romance Texas Is the Reason Taking Back Sunday The Get Up Kids Thursday The Promise Ring American Football Saosin From basements and VFW halls to dive bars and hole-in-the-walls, during long overnight drives through the middle of nowhere and stolen moments of sleep in carbon-copy motels, Negatives captures the heart of what made up this tight-knit community, an official archive of life as it was, taking you on stage, behind the curtain, and on the road.

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There Are Too Many Milks is a laugh-out-loud collection of illustrated scenarios that perfectly captures the tribulations of being an adult human in the twenty-first century. Whether pondering the overwhelming plethora of nondairy milk options that drag out your coffee shop experience or grocery trip by a solid half-hour, trying to figure out why you always have a fork that never matches all of your other forks, or wondering why a salad costs $30 (the lettuce costs extra!), this exploration of modern life and its toll on our collective sanity invites readers to revel in the hilarity of these shared experiences. Poking fun at the things we all do to make life more bearable, like crystal healing, picking the perfect email sign-off, eating fancy cheeses, or Botox, this is the perfect impulse buy for birthdays, holidays, graduations, or any other day that needs some comic relief.

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4-color interiors, ribbon marker, foil-stamped cover, unjacketed This uplifting journal makes it easy to incorporate­­ simple mindfulness practices and happiness habits into everyday life. From the author of the bestselling Mindfulness Cards, this journal encourages a daily practice for calm and reflection. Discover dozens of simple-to-follow journaling prompts based on proven happiness habits—including awareness, kindness, gratitude, connection, and more. Designed to encourage wellbeing, joy, and self-discovery, Mindfulness Journal is an empowering tool for finding balance and peace in everyday life.

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Cozy up with this portable 500-piece puzzle-in-a-pouch celebrating the secret wisdom of cats.   Let the wisdom of the cat center you as you solve this charming puzzle. Featuring Lim Heng Swee's colorful and calming illustration of a hidden cat landscape, this puzzle comes in a coordinating, illustrated pouch—perfect for unwinding at home or toting on a mindful retreat.   FUN FOR CAT LOVERS OR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Puzzling brings everyone together. This cozy puzzle makes excellent screen-free entertainment for cat-lovers of all stripes.   REUSABLE CANVAS POUCH: All 500 pieces of this puzzle and a folded paper image guide fit neatly into this soft zippered pouch that's easy to store or pack in luggage—and can easily be reused for stashing pencils, cosmetics, and all sorts of supplies.   GREAT GIFT: This puzzle is the gift of a de-stressing activity with a mindful message in an eye-catching bag tha

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An exceptionally unique look at the development of the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Strange World! The Art of Strange World highlights the stunning artwork from the film’s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art Of titles, this book is the perfect gift for Disney fans, animation students, film buffs, and more. EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation Studios film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art Of series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney alike. Add it to the shelf with other books like The Art of Encanto, The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Art of Frozen. Copyright © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc.. All rights reserved.

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