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Brown Sugar Kitchen is more than a restaurant. This soul-food outpost is a community gathering spot, a place to fill the belly, and the beating heart of West Oakland, a storied postindustrial neighborhood across the bay from San Francisco. The restaurant is a friendly beacon on a tree-lined parkway, nestled low and snug next to a scrap-metal yard in this Bay Area rust belt. Out front, customers congregate on long benches and sprawl in the grass, soaking up the sunshine, sipping at steaming mugs of Oakland-roasted coffee, waiting to snag one of the tables they glimpse through the swinging doors. Deals are done, friends are made; this is a community in action. In short order, they'll get their table, their pecan-studded sticky buns, their meaty hash topped with a quivering poached egg. Later in the day, the line grows, and the orders for chef-owner Tanya Holland's famous chicken and waffles or oyster po'boy fly. This is when satisfaction arrives. Brown Sugar Kitchen, the cookbook, stars 86 recipes for re-creating the restaurant's favorites at home, from a thick Shrimp Gumbo to celebrated Macaroni & Cheese to a show-stopping Caramel Layer Cake with Brown Butter-Caramel Frosting. And these aren't all stick-to-your-ribs recipes: Tanya's interpretations of soul food star locally grown, seasonal produce, too, in crisp, creative salads such as Romaine with Spring Vegetables & Cucumber-Buttermilk Dressing and Summer Squash Succotash. Soul-food classics get amodern spin in the case of B-Side BBQ Braised Smoked Tofu with Roasted Eggplant and a side of Roasted Green Beans with Sesame-Seed Dressing. Straight-forward, unfussy but inspired, these are recipes you'll turn to again and again. Rich visual storytelling reveals the food and the people that made and make West Oakland what it is today. Brown Sugar Kitchen truly captures the sense-and flavor-of this richly textured and delicious place.

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Follow along! Help piglet run through the die-cut holes back to his favourite mud puddle. Is it inside the henhouse? Or inside the barn? Young readers can move the character along the string and through the die-cut holes as they turn the pages of this innovative board book!

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What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? The Good Dinosaur takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. Showcasing the stunning artwork from the film’s creation—including sketches, storyboards, maquette sculpts, colourscripts, and much more—The Art of The Good Dinosaur offers the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the research and design that went into the making of this innovative film.

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An ode to a life warmly lived, The Bread Exchange tells the story of one woman's hunger for greater meaning in her life and how it has been enriched by the sharing of her handmade bread. From her cozy kitchen in Berlin to a flat in London, from a deck in New York City to huddling around a tandoor in Kabul, the author shares discoveries, stories, and recipes from her inspiring travels. A busy fashion-industry professional with a bread-baking obsession, Malin Elmlid started offering her loaves to others in return for recipes, handmade goods, and, above all, special experiences that come from giving generously of yourself. Here is a book of tales and reflections, of wanderlust connections, and more than 50 recipes for Malin's naturally leavened breads and other delicious things collected on a journey honoring the staff and the stuff of life.

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This guided journal from Foodspotting, the global online community of recreational foodies and shutterbugs, presents 75 must-try dishes from six continents, inspiring readers to seek them out in their own cities and travels. Each entry includes a photo of the dish; a description of its origins, history and ingredients; pronunciation tips and fill-in prompts and infographics where readers can record their own encounters and taste sensations. A compact, full-colour, interactive package featuring an eclectic sampling of the world's cuisine from steak tartar and Weiner Schnitzel to Korean bibimbap, Moroccan tagine, Burmese tea leaf salad, Scotch eggs and Australian meat pies, The Foodspotting Field Guide redefines culinary tourism for a new generation of foodie thrill seekers.

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This cheerful collection of all-occasion notecards features four different hand-lettered greetings and festive patterns, all enclosed in a keepsake box and printed with environmentally friendly materials.

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Twenty favourite Christmas carols, rewritten from a feline perspective and celebrating all the joys of the Christmas season--new catnip toys, yummy dinner scraps and the ornaments shining temptingly from the tree, for example. With classics like 'Oh, Hold Me Right' ('O, Holy Night'), 'The First Meow' ('The First Noel'), 'Wreck the Halls' ('Deck the Halls'), and 'O, Little Town of Cat Mayhem' ('O, Little Town of Bethlehem'), Catmas Carols is sure to unite festive cat lovers everywhere.

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

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Decorated with hand-painted florals and letters, these customisable garlands add natural sophistication to weddings, showers, and other special occasions. Alphabet and botanical tiles printed with metallic gold ink will string together in any order to create an infinite number of instantly elegant messages.

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It always bothered me that Aasif was more than merely funny-he's also a great actor. Now I've learned he's an amazing storyteller as well, and I am furious . . . but also grateful. Aasif's movement between cultures and genres is what makes him and his story singularly funny, poignant, and essential." - John Hodgman, author of The Areas of My Expertise and More Information Than You Require "My father moved our family to the United States because of a word. It was a word whose meaning fascinated him. It was a singularly American word, a fat word, a word that could only be spoken with decadent pride. That word was . . . Brunch! 'The beauty of America,' he would say, 'is they have so much food, that between breakfast and lunch they have to stop and eat again.'" -from "International House of Patel" If you're an Indo-Muslim-British-American actor who has spent more time in bars than mosques over the past few decades, turns out it's a little tough to explain who you are or where you are from. In No Land's Man Aasif Mandvi explores this and other conundrums through stories about his family, ambition, desire, and culture that range from dealing with his brunch-obsessed father, to being a high-school-age Michael Jackson impersonator, to joining a Bible study group in order to seduce a nice Christian girl, to improbably becoming America's favorite Muslim/Indian/Arab/Brown/Doctor correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart . This is a book filled with passion, discovery, and humor. Mandvi hilariously and poignantly describes a journey that will resonate with anyone who has had to navigate his or her way in the murky space between lands. Or anyone who really loves brunch."

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Ten reusable die-cut stencils in Amy Butler's signature designs and patterns can be mixed and matched on walls, furniture, fabric, and so much more for one-of-a-kind personal expression.

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Watch out, you diabolical masterminds! There's a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren't any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some!

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Take a stroll through Edith Piaf's Belleville, dine at Napolean's favorite restaurant, and explore the late-night haunts of Ernest Hemingway. From the author of the best-selling City Walks: Paris deck, this lively collection of walking adventures follows in the footsteps of more than 25 of the city's iconic former residents. With photos throughout and including full-colour maps, each unique walk takes visitors and locals through the city that inspired some of the world's most famous artists, writers, architects, chefs, musicians, politicians, and more.

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One pan + fresh ingredients = dinner for two! Includes more than 70 recipes specially created to fill exactly two plates. With an emphasis on reducing prep time and the usual sinkful of dishes, cooking instructor Carla Snyder serves up the ideal couple's guide to simple, complete, and truly delicious meals—imagine Balsamic Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Creamy Polenta or Thyme-Rubbed Salmon with Shallots and Caramelized Cauliflower "Risotto"—that can be made in one skillet, in less than 60 minutes. • More than 70 tasty and easy to prepare recipes that couples can make together in 60 minutes or less. • Includes recipes for home-cooked pasta, grains, sandwiches, beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, plus wine or beer pairings for each dish. • From Three Cheese Mac with Crispy Prosciutto to Pad Thai, Croque Madame, Lamb Korma, Catfish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw, and so many more, there is an easy dinner recipe to satisfy every craving. Forget asking the question “What’s for dinner?” and embrace the simple, healthful, and delicious meals offered in One Pan, Two Plates. From newlyweds to empty nesters, there is something for everyone in this one pot meals cookbook. One Pan, Two Plates makes a delightfully tasty gift that encourages quality time spent in the kitchen.

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Just what it sounds like: a collection of photos that are fun, soothing, stimulating, or mind-boggling to look at when you're high. The state of being high rewards deep attention, and stoners find a lot of things interesting. Sometimes it's that one spot on the ceiling, or a bit of woodgrain, or an oddly shaped tortilla chip. But what if there was a book designed and to fascinate and inspire stoners everywhere? With amazing images on every page, dogs seemingly walking on water, a double rainbow, a city made of jelly, optical art, funny collages, a misty forest-a music and munchies mood finder to help with those difficult decisions, and an eye-catching, mind-bending cover, everyone can appreciate this fascinating visual journey, especially those living the high life. It is presented as a true jacketed coffeetable book. The cover we're considering would be one of those image-within-an-image approaches, in which the cover would feature an image of the book on a coffee table, and on the cover of that book would be a smaller image of the book, and etc. in regression. There'll be a short intro, and then it's just images to immerse yourself in...

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An emotionally powerful biography told in verse of a dancer, singer, comedienne, and enduring figure - Josephine Baker - from her birth in the slums, her fantastic success, and her fight against racial prejudice.

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This handy pocket-sized pad includes 200 all-new sudoku puzzles ranging in difficulty from very challenging to EXTREMELY difficult.

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For every bride who dreams of making her special day exactly that-hers-this gorgeous book shows how to mix personal touches with vintage style for a truly meaningful celebration. From flea market chic to Great Gatsby grandeur, each chapter from wedding stylist Elizabeth Demos features photographs from real weddings and easy-to-follow instructions for achieving the look. Simple DIY projects make it easy for brides to add their own personal stamp. With 200 photographs, 12 inspiring mood boards, creative styling ideas, and guidance on sourcing accents and materials, Vintage Wedding Style bursts with brilliant ways to create an unforgettable wedding with a hint of vintage charm.

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Jeremy's troubles begin when his eccentric neighbour leaves him an experiment" for safekeeping-a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit, but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time. With her striking sense of humour, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters.

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A child tests the limits of independence, and is comforted to learn that their parents' love is unconditional and everlasting. With illustrations by Barbara Lavallee.

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This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery-for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named-became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world ofchildren's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.

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From best-selling author and global makeup mogul Bobbi Brown, this beautiful guide presents Bobbi’s Pretty Powerful philosophy and inspires women to use makeup to be their best selves. With step-by-step application instructions, face charts breaking down the different looks, and personal stories from real women and celebrities, this book outlines the best tricks and techniques Bobbi has culled from her remarkable career in the beauty industry.

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Jennifer Paganelli designs one of the most popular fabric lines in the marketplace. In this gorgeous collection, she shows readers how to whip up twenty-one beautiful accessories to transform their space into a sunny, happy home. Each project showcases Jennifer's fresh, whimsical style-from luxe drapery to cheery tablecloths and napkins. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive glossary of techniques, pattern sheets tucked into a handy front pocket, and lush color photos, this book makes it exceptionally easy to pretty up every room in the house.

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This ultimate guide to being a Top Chef features the best recipes from all 6 seasons of the show and "Top Chef: Masters", along with techniques and tips from everyone's favorite contestants and judges. From knife skills to flambeing, and from sauces to sous-vide, home chefs will learn everything they need to be a rock star in the kitchen.

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More and more brides are looking for ways to add personal, creative touches to their weddings at a low cost. This book is part inspiration, part DIY, and offers a wide range of how-to projects that will be noticed, appreciated, and not stressful. The Hello!Lucky brand-creating beautiful, unique letterpress weddings invitations since 2003-has taken the wedding world by storm. Now, they offer a gorgeously packaged DIY approach to personalizing your wedding day, with over 50 accessible projects and ideas. From vintage key save-the-dates to exquisite paper wreaths to silhouette bride and groom signs. Handmade Weddings features fully photographed, step-by-step instructions for every kind of wedding accessory imaginable. Clever, creative and budget-friendly, Handmade Weddings is the perfect handbook for the crafty bride-to-be.

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A dark attic. A light bulb. An imaginative little girl. Internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee uses these simple elements to create a visual tour de force that perfectly captures the joy of creative play and celebrates the power of imagination. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of color, present an adventure that begins and ends with the click of a light bulb.

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The year is 2011, and what starts as a pervasive and inexplicable illness ends up as a zombie infestation that devastates the world's population, leaving scattered pockets of humans fighting for survival. Taking the form of an illustrated biologist's journal found in the aftermath of the attack, this pulse-pounding, suspenseful tale of zombie apocalypse follows the narrator as he flees from city to countryside heading north to Canada, where - he hopes - the undead will be slowed by colder climate. Encountering scattered humans and scores of infected on the way, he fills his notebook with graphic drawings of the zombies and careful observations of their behavior (are the zombies actually learning?), along with terrifying tales of survival. This original new entry to the massively popular zombie resurgence will keep fans on the edge of their seats to the very end. The character's background as a biologist (and amateur birdwatcher) give him the interests and abilities to notice (and draw/paint/record) interesting things about the zombies. The journal is kept in the quiet times at night in shelters between eventful zombie attacks and escapes and run-ins with good and not-so-good human survivors. He also discovers what may be the root cause of the infection in the remains of a shattered laboratory. The title is illustrated page-by-page with detailed gory realistic depictions of zombies and zombie mayhem, with accompanying journal accounts and scientific observations.

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Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davisextreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Head presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend. Readers are given all the directions they need to grab materials that can be found around the house or at the local hardware store and get to work banging up a sweet BMX ramp or half-pipe, building a tree house or tire swing, or throwing together a slip-and-slide or tie-dye station for an afternoon of fun.With plenty of colour photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed illustrations, Handy Dad is chock-full of creative and inexpensive ways to keep kids (and dads) entertained for hours.

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We've taken our ever-popular blank journal and covered it with pretty fabric from the hugely popular vintage textile purveyor, Reprodepot. Part of a full publishing program including two books, mix and match stationery, and a notecard book, this beautifully designed journal rounds out the collection.

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A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Finally! After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want… well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire ballet course! When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figureout a way to get out of it without breaking their promises.

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"Obsessed with Golf" is the latest offering in the series of addictive computer asked-and-answered trivia questions books. This comprehensive yet compact book offers more than 2,500 questions that engage and challenge even the greatest golf fan. Each spread also features a lengthier question combining golf history and anecdotes. The computerised module embedded in a corner of the book's cover allows you to test yourself or compete against a friend, making this a truly unique package.

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Inspired by a vintage book, this delightful guide deciphers dreams to predict the future. It compiles over 1,000 dream symbols and reveals what they portend for the dreamer. This gilded, faux-leather book is irresistible to pick up; its content is so compelling, it's impossible to put down.

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Nana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog's nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective.

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From stocking the nursery to tracking doctor appointments, expectant mothers have plenty to do before their little one arrives. This tote-able and thoroughly practical planner features a series of guided lists organized by trimester to ensure thatmommy makes the most of her nine special months.Includes: - A fold-out masterlist - Guided packing & to-do lists - Appointment trackers - Helpful sidebars - Sticky tags for earmarking lists-in-progress - Handy storage pocket

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A set of sticky note pads (25 sheets each of eight designs) adorned with the illustrations from the innovative design team, Sukie.

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Voyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in cafs, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist Someguy shares more than 250 of the best entries: a collage of African countries repositioned into a new continent; the musings of a teen trapped in a drug- ravaged community; a student's humorous personal ad for his ideal girlfriend (C-cup required!"). Afaux leather cover and two beautifully embroidered pages bring the look and feel of the original journals to life. The perfect gift for journalists, aspiring artists, designers, and anyone who can't wait for one of the journals to magically appear in their lives."

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With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book is a fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

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No other country has an institution quite like the Japanese love hotel: Hotels where couples can rent heavily decorated rooms by the hour for amorous liaisons, these spaces are steeped in fantasy; and rooms cater to diverse tastes through elaborate decor ranging from simulated subway cars to religious bondage, with much kink in between. These brash rooms are fascinating in themselves, but also present a window on to a very classified aspect of this society. In eighty revealing photographs, Misty Keasler creates an astonishing document of sex and romance, public and private space in Japan. It includes a foreword by best-selling author Natsuo Kirino, and an essay by photo curator Rod Slemmons - as well as passages from hotel guest books, which lend additional humor and context to these haunting room portraits.

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There are recipes for every hour of the day (or night) - from full-blown meals such as a creamy veggie dip, perfectly cooked steak and a side of mashed potatoes to mouthwatering sandwiches or that leftover meatloaf from last night. Tasty snacks go from quickie chilli powder popcorn for when you have the guys over to a more elegant (and girl-enticing) baked brie. And yet, there's more ...Tons of sage advice to guide you through that mysterious thing they call a kitchen and hone your expertise. Like how to get the best cut of meat and which tools you really need (and which you don't). Gentlemen, start your ovens!

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One of the only ironclad certainties of being a new parent is this: You will apologize, a lot, to everyone around you. Waitresses, neighbours, people on the plane. Be prepared with these apology cards!

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A beautiful lifestyle book filled with sensational recipes for savoring the simple pleasures of life, Everyday Celebrations offers inspiration through craft, cooking and entertaining ideas organized by season and accompanied by 60 stunning photographs. Each section includes menus and decorating ideas that feature the seasons' natural bounty. From a cozy winter Chinese New Year celebration to a summer Red, White and Blueberry pancake breakfast, you'll find party plans to delight family and friends.

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