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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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In this lavishly illustrated collection, designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flat, spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspire, while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship, Amy has created a delightful offering of handcrafted keepsakes sure to be cherished by generations to come.

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"Real Life Romance" is the story of love - its magnificant arc from first meeting to final good-bye or a life together - as told in quotes overheard in public places. They were submitted for use in the author's daily column in the San Francisco Chronicle, printed one by one, day by day. Every Valentine's Day, they have been tied together to tell a loose story of beginning romance, established love, the start of squabbling, and the final break up. This book is a compilation of 200 quotes that Leah has collected over the years on the subject of love, romance, infidelity, relationships, sex, and break ups. Many of the quotes are funny, some are sad, some poignant, some exasperated, some romantic and many are just sarcastic; just like real life romance.

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In a world of fast food and an ever widening array of processed snacks, it's getting harder to get children to eat healthy foods or even know what the healthy foods are. When it came time for their daughter to eat real food, Jennifer and Matthew Carden wanted to show her that healthy food can taste great and can be just as fun to eat as a bag of crisps. "Toddler Cafe" presents over 50 imaginative recipes that are perfect for children aged 2 to 6 (though they are sure to appeal to older children and even adults). Including recipes focusing on veggies, pasta and rice, beans, proteins, sandwiches, and fruit (plus some tasty snacks!), the emphasis is on real ingredients and having a good time eating them.

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Introducing an addition to the acclaimed Mini Masters series. This engaging board book features beautiful works of art paired with playful, rhyming text. In Dreaming with Rousseau , the artist's vibrant paintings invite readers on a journey to dreamlike jungles packed with playful monkeys, a racing tiger, and other surprises. This unique book will enchant toddlerswith Rousseau's dramatic works.

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This addictive logic-based game from Japan involves numbers, and sharpens your concentration and reasoning, but requires no mathematical skills to play. Filled with 200 grids of varying difficulty (100 medium, 75 hard, 25 expert), our pocket-sized hardcover notepads include a pencil and are perfect for strategizing on the bus or train. Now that's what we call a smart calculation!

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"San Francisco: The City's Sights and Secrets" is a memorable photographic tour of both the well-known and little-known delights of "everyone's favorite city." San Francisco's most celebrated photographers have captured new perspectives of the city's most famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and the cable cars as well as lesser-known vistas like China Basin, the dwellings of Nob Hill, and the charming cottages of the SunsetRichmond districtsricts. Also included are historic black-and-white photographs of such epic events as the builof theofthe Golden Gate Bridge and the Great Earthquake of 1906. Packed with photographs and insider knowledge of this gorgeous city, "San Francisco:City's sightsights and Secrets" is a mush have for locals and tourists alike.

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Record and log milestones of your child's education with this cute and clever keepsake album. Bothparent and child can fill each pocket-there's one for every year from kindergarten to 12th grade-with photos, report cards, art projects, and other mementos. While keeping track of favorite subjects, teachers, hobbies, and friends with School Years, you and your child participate in an interactive andongoing memory book to cherish for years to come.

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"Modern Asian Flavors" is a cookbook that explores the traditional dishes of Shanghai and blends to taste with a touch of the western palate. Shanghai cuisine is a combination of many Asian and European cooking styles. This cookbook not only focuses on the traditional dishes, but also highlights modern dishes made with staple Shanghai ingredients and sauces. Founder and creator of Chinablue culinary sauces, Richard Wong presents 60 flavourful recipes organized by course, plus a chapter on how to build a Shanghai-style pantry and a section on how to make Shanghai-style sauces. The book includes sections on cocktails and appetizers, soups and salads, poultry and meat, fish and shellfish, vegetables rice and noodles, and desserts.

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In response to feedback from retailers who would like to see more new notecards from the Gift division, Chronicle proudly presents new Deluxe Notecards from some longtime favorites, including Deborah Schenck and Jeffrey Fisher. New Chronicle notecard artists like Sarah Battle and Laurie Frankel add variety to the list, while we continue our museum collaborations, working with LACMA once again.

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