"This is a great book if your creative juices are running dry." — Portland Book Review A collection of 642 outrageous and witty writing prompts: Banish writer's block with 642 Things to Write, a fun and playful journal that invites inspiration with plenty of space to write it all down. Brimming with entertaining exercises, this writing prompt journal is sure to get the creative juices flowing.

From crafting your own obituary and penning an ode to an onion, to telling a dying houseplant why it should live and making a case for your favorite fruit, writers of all levels will stretch their imaginations and put pen to paper.
From ridiculous to philosophical, the 642 writing prompts are sure to stimulate the mind and encourage creativity
From the literary minds of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto, a workspace and creative community in downtown San Francisco. Thirty-five writers from The Grotto contributed to this prompt journal.

642 Things to Write About prompt journal will appeal to both novice and seasoned writers. Inspire creativity with 642 Thing to Write About.

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Dive into this treasure trove of offbeat, clever, and endlessly absorbing drawing prompts.
The perfect inspirational guided art journal: A rolling pin, a robot, a pickle, a water tower, a hammock, a wasp, a safety pin, a kiss. Some are deceptively simple (just try drawing a bicycle!), some are conceptually mind-bending (sketching the sound of girlish laughter?), and some are refreshingly basic (the only hard thing about drawing an egg is deciding how you want it to be cooked). Hip and helpful, 642 Things to Draw is the perfect inspirational sketchbook, sure to entertain and provoke the imagination of anyone ready to pick up a pencil.

- Includes 642 random drawing prompts to spark casual doodling while entertaining the mind.

- With a collection of silly, thought-provoking, simple, and complex prompts, this drawing ideas book will push your mind – and pencil – to think outside the box. 
- While there are no step-by-step, how-to-draw instructions included, you don’t have to be a skilled artist to enjoy the relaxing, stimulating, and entertaining drawing ideas.
Budding artists and experienced sketchers alike will find themselves invigorated by this collection of unique and wonderful drawing prompts.
642 Things to Draw is a guided journal that will inspire creativity, energize the mind and stimulate artistry in any aspiring or skilled creator.

642 Things To Draw Journal

This book chronicles the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the stories of the first women to play professional baseball in a league of their own. "In 1941, the world was at war, and with American men fighting overseas, the much-needed pastime of professional baseball was in danger of extinction—until women stepped up to the plate."
In this heartwarming illustrated history, the League's story is told by the ones who know it best: the players. Author Anika Orrock collects a variety of funny, charming, wince-worthy, and powerful vignettes told by the players themselves about their time playing the American pastime. 
- Features stories of grit and perseverance against all odds, told by the players themselves 
- Filled with player statistics, historical beats, headlines, and more; and fully illustrated in Anika's vibrant style 
- A visually engaging, readable women-led history book Written in an approachable manner and beautifully illustrated, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a one-of-a-kind story told through the women's own voices and their own perspectives. This book ultimately proves that the incredible women of the AAGPBL truly were in a league of their own.

The Incredible Women Of The All-american Girls Professional Baseball League

“Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off—and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, A Year Off will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life.” — The Independent
Wait for me... Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure? A Year Off is one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs and 'regular lives' to travel the world together after only knowing each other for a few months. With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, guiding readers on how to take the same leap and showing them just how doable a journey this type of round-the-world travel is. Each chapter provides perspectives from both authors and tackles a different part of the journey, including:

- A look into David and Alexandra's story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another. 
- Colorful essays about adventure travel and all the life-changing moments that come along with it. 
- A practical travel guide providing tips on how to leave your job, budget, pack, plan your route, pace yourself, adjust to culture shock, and re-enter.
Turn your travel daydreams into reality with the help of the inspiring journey towards fulfillment, adventure, and learning to be present in the moment.

A Year Off

For new sweethearts and long-wed couples alike, poetry is the ultimate gift of love. The classic love poems gathered in this elegant volume capture the full spectrum of romance—desire, longing, passion, and partnership. From Emily Dickinson's steamy declaration that "were I with thee / wild nights should be / our luxury!" to Langston Hughes's gorgeous image of love as "a ripe plum / growing on a purple tree," this is an exquisite collection of swoon-worthy love poems for the ages. Curated by authors Jessica Strand and Leslie Jonath, with illustrations by Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Love Found is perfect for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, or spur-of-the-moment romantic gestures.

Love Found

Give someone a little sparkle with these beautiful cards adorned with famous gems, like the Hope Diamond, from the National Gem Collection of the Smithsonian Institution. Illustrated by popular artist Samantha Hahn, these treasured notecards feature fun facts about each gem on the back and are encased in a jewel-like box for safekeeping.

You're A Gem!

Featured in Epicurious, Chowhound, SF Chronicle, and nominated for a 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Cookbooks
Nourish Me Home features 110 recipes in 6 chapters that pay homage to the seasons and the elements of water, fire, air, and ether. The curious, creative, fearless Cortney Burns—formerly of Bar Tartine—is back with a personal cookbook project about nostalgia, immigration, and her own uniquely delicious recipes. Cortney Burns's cooking always includes layered flavors and textures, surprising ingredients, and healthful twists, and her recipes range from weeknight turn-tos such as salads, soups, and vegetable-forward mains to the homemade liqueurs and ferments she's famous for. 
- Teaches readers how to convert their own experiences and sense of place into kitchen inspiration and development of a personal cooking style 
- Recipes cover mains to drinks and desserts to condiments, such as sauces and pickled fruits 
- Complete with hand-drawn illustrations and 100 vibrant photographs As in Bar Tartine, the pantry of preserved foods forms the backbone of this cookbook, adding all the physical and mental health benefits of fermented foods and streamlining cooking. The focus here is on healthy, vegetable-forward recipes, emphasizing techniques for turning proteins into side dishes or seasonings, rather than the main event. 
- A groundbreaking project that connects seasonal cooking to raising one's personal vibration 
- Perfect for home cooks, those dedicated to mindfulness, fans of Cortney Burns and Bar Tartine, foodies, professional chefs, and restaurateurs 
- Add it to your collection of books like Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat, Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden, and Dining In by Alison Roman

Nourish Me Home

Can you put two and two together? In Four Word Thinking, 2–6 players race to pair up hexagonal tiles with two-letter combinations to claim four-letter words—and victory! The domino style of play means every new card changes the available letters, so players must think FA-ST. This fun and frenzied game takes seconds to learn, minutes to play, and provides endless hours of fun for word-game enthusiasts of all ages.
SECONDS TO LEARN, MINUTES TO PLAY, FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: The simple game mechanics and four-letter limit on words makes this game easy to learn and play, even for kids.
QUICK GAME OF ACTION AND REACTION: Think fast! The lightning pace of Four Word Thinking will bring high energy to any game night or family gathering.
DOMINOES MEETS BANANAGRAMS: Four Word Thinking pairs the matching aspect of dominoes with the quick wordplay of Bananagrams or Boggle for a unique game youÆll love!
A GREAT GIFT FOR WORD-GAME ENTHUSIASTS: Anyone who likes word play, or word and spelling games, will love Four Word Thinking. Plus, it comes in an eye-catching hexagonal box, making for a distinctive package.
INCLUDES: 54 hexagonal tiles, instruction card, 72 player discs, 13 tokens. For 2–6 players ages 8 and up.

Four Word Thinking

Looks just like stacked LEGO® bricks! LEGO® meets stationery: Note taking has never been this fun! This box contains over 200 colorful note sheets, each with a LEGO® brick design on one side and room on the other side for notes to save or send. Doubling as a keepsake box, the LEGO Note Brick is a perfect way to bring joy to friends, family, and the LEGO lovers in your life. 
- Box with lid (3 1/8 x 5 x 1½ inches) is designed to resemble a block of LEGO bricks 
- Box contains 224 full-color notes, each with a LEGO brick design on one side 
- When you've used up all the notes, the box can double as a place to organize and store your favorite LEGO bricks and builds. 
- A great gift for both young LEGO lovers and adult fans of LEGO (AFOL), as well as for those who enjoy unique stationery

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Fill this ceramic vase with fresh flowers to add literary charm to any room. Illustrated by avowed bibliophile Jane Mount and adorned with elegant touches of gold, it's the perfect gift for book lovers. The vase measures 5 3/8 x 8 x 2 1/2 inches and features this inspiring quote by Oscar Wilde on the back: "With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?"

Bibliophile Ceramic Vase: A Compendium Of Flowers

Well-Read Women: A Reader's Journal by Samantha Hahn

Size: 6.2 x 0.8 x 8.5 in;
Pages: 156 pp;
Format: Journal

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Well-read Women: A Reader's Journal By Samantha Hahn

An Oprahâs Favorite Things Pick for 2015. 

At once a priceless memento and a journey forward in time, this innovative book of 12 fold-and-mail style letters offers a unique way to capture the moment. Each letter bears a prompt to inspire self-reflection. Once written, the letters can be sealed with the stickers included and postdated. The keepsake bundle of letters is like a dozen diary entries for the future. A thoughtful present for anyone embarking on a new stage in their lifeâs journey, Letters to My Future Self offers both the gift of looking forward and the delight of remembering times past.

Letters To My Future Self

Always open, always awesome. Clothing, accessories and apartment items for men and women.

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Dumplings And Noodles: Bao, Gyoza, Biang Biang, Ramon - And Everything In Between By Pippa Middlehurst

Lavishly illustrated with more than 400 images—many never before published—Over the Top opens a window into the world of Helena Rubinstein, one of the most extravagant and wide-ranging stylemakers of the past century. Sixteen essays by renowned experts in the fields of art and interior design trace the public and private life of the celebrated cosmetics pioneer, and examine the daring prescience of her art collection and home decoration through the eyes of this self-made mogul and the century she helped define.

Size: 11" x 11.8"
Pages: 216
Cover Info: Hardcover with jacket
Author: Suzanne Slesin

Suzanne Slesin is the author of over 20 books on style and home furnishings, and has been published in numerous international design magazines. She is the founder, publisher, and editorial director of Pointed Leaf Press. She lives in New York.

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Over The Top: Helena Rubinstein: Extraordinary Style, Beauty, Art, Fashion, And Design By Suzanne Slesin

Handful Of Stars: A Palmistry Guidebook And Hand-printing Kit By Helene Saucedo

Bravery in a box: accessible prompts in a pick-me-up package that will inspire bold, confident action, through facing fears, acting with confidence, living authentically, and pursuing dreams. The gift of fearlessness, taking action and speaking your mind, this is the gift of a more audacious, confident way of living. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.

Spark Courage

Here's the perfect companion for anyone with a fireplace, wood stove, or penchance for camping in the great outdoors. Straightforward directions and how-to illustrations provide instructions on building a roaring fire with confidence, skill, and efficiency—a fire that people will gather around in admiration. Filled with more than 60 entries on fire making, these pages include advice on sourcing the proper wood, chopping and storing, building and lighting the ideal stack, and cooking over an open flame. This book is a must-have for anyone who enjoys life's simple pleasures.
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Recent research reveals that inflammation has a negative impact on general wellness and can worsen many common health conditions, including migraines, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, arthritis, and gastrointestinal disorders. The good news? Eating certain foods and avoiding others can be a highly effective way to diminish and manage inflammation. In The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook, professional cook and inflammation sufferer Amanda Haas joins forces with Dr. Bradly Jacobs to explain which foods are beneficial and why and to share 65 delicious, simple inflammation-busting recipes. Sometimes good food can be the best medicine.

The Anti-inflammation Cookbook

Shelter is many things - a visually dynamic, oversized compendium of organic architecture past and present; a how-to book that includes over 1,250 illustrations; and a Whole Earth Catalog-type sourcebook for living in harmony with the earth by using every conceivable material. First published in 1973, Shelter remains a source of inspiration and invention. Including the nuts-and-bolts aspects of building, the book covers such topics as dwellings from Iron Age huts to Bedouin tents to Togo's tin-and-thatch houses; nomadic shelters from tipis to "housecars"; and domes, dome cities, sod iglus, and even treehouses. The authors recount personal stories about alternative dwellings that illustrate sensible solutions to problems associated with using materials found in the environment - with fascinating, often surprising results. Softcover 176 pages 11 x 0.4 x 14.4 inches

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Revive the lost arts of fermenting, canning, preserving, and creating your own ingredients. The Institute of Domestic Technology Cookbook is a collection of 250 recipes, ideas, and methods for stocking a kitchen, do-it-yourself foodcrafting projects, and cooking with homemade ingredients. The chapters include instructions on how to make your own food products and pantry staples, as well as recipes highlighting those very ingredients—for example, make your own feta and bake it into a Greek phyllo pie, or learn how to dehydrate leftover produce and use it in homemade instant soup mixes. 
- Each chapter includes instructions to make your own pantry staples, like ground mustard, sourdough starter, and miso paste. 
- Complete with recipes that utilize the very ingredients you made 
- Filled with informative and helpful features like flavor variation charts, extended tutorials, faculty advice, and instructional line drawings Also included are features like foodcrafting charts, historical tidbits, 100+ photos and illustrations, how-tos, and sidebars featuring experts and deans from the Institute, including LA-based cheese-makers, coffee roasters, butchers, and more. From the Institute of Domestic Technology, a revered foodcrafting school in Los Angeles, each chapter is based on the school's curriculum and covers all manners of techniques—such as curing, bread-baking, cheese-making, coffee-roasting, butchering, and more. 
- Complete with beautiful food photography, this well-researched and comprehensive cookbook will inspire chefs of all levels. 
- Great gift for foodcrafters, food geeks, food pioneers, farmers' market shoppers, as well as people who feel nostalgic for a slower way of life 
- Add it to the collection of books like Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat; The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt; and The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making by Alana Chernila

The New Homemade Kitchen

Hot on the heels of the runaway success Porn for Women , the female pornographers from Cambridge are now tackling the fantasies of new mothers. What really turns them on? The CWPC locked themselves in the lab for months to find out. And the results are in—this scientifically proven, steamy photo collection of hunky guys doing exactly what new mothers want. Prepare to enter a fantasy world, a world where men insist on changing diapers, where guys get up for 3 a.m. feedings, and where they just can't help but admire mom's sexy all-sweatpants wardrobe. Page after page of titillating shots and dream-worthy captions will make every mother swoon. In fact, it might just leave her begging for more. . . . Oh, daddy!

Porn For New Moms

This book chronicles the culture and society that has defined Mykonos over the past century—from its days as a hideout for such luminaries and elites as Le Corbusier and Antonis Benakis, to its moment as a sanctuary for the gay community,to its predominant party scene—all the while indulging the reader with the ruins and myths hidden there.

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Shop Kerri’s unique collection of inspired artwork, stylish clothing and colorful high-end home accessories. From her renowned Drippy Hearts paintings to her signature wallpaper, fabrics and more. Fresh, Happy art and designs emerge daily from Kerri's Westport, Connecticut studio and flagship store.

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Mykonos Muse Book

Drawing makes you happy! This boldly illustrated handbook offers easy-to-follow drawing exercises—some thought-provoking, some meditative, all fun—inspired by art-therapy practices. Each page features an activity written by artist and activist Tim Shaw and brought to life with colorful art from Spanish illustration duo Cachetejack, offering readers simple strategies for boosting their confidence, reducing stress, and expressing themselves in meaningful and joyful new ways. With a distinctive, modern aesthetic, Draw & Be Happy will resonate with both new and experienced artists looking for fulfillment through creativity.

Draw And Be Happy

From high-end magazines and design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must-have piece of furniture. This book provides all the answers to the question—how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20 different styled bar setups—from tricked-out vintage carts to a collection of bottles tucked into a cabinet—themed around favorite libations, personal style, or upcoming occasions. Readers can choose from the warm and inviting Whiskey Cart, the fun and fresh Punch Cart, or mix and match to suit any style. With easy tips to re-create each look as well as recipes for the perfect drinks to pair with each cart, this beautifully photographed guide is an inspiration to anyone looking to create a unique décor statement, and a drink to serve alongside.

The Art Of The Bar Cart

Plain, hardback books are transformed into beautiful, decorative displays. A four volume stack of decorative books with an inspirational quote from Lewis Carroll, each book is deconstructed and reassembled by hand to create these eye-catching items.

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High Fashion Home

Stack Of Books, You're Entirely Bonkers

Say goodbye to FOMO (the fear of missing out) and make way for JOMO (the joy of missing out). In our busy lives of go-go-go and yes-yes-yes, JOMO is about unplugging, slowing down, and choosing activities intentionally—all without worrying what other people are doing. Packed with inspirational quotes, fun prompts, and offline activities—from "analog pleasures" and "books to read this year" to "ways to treat yourself"—this illustrated journal invites users to rebalance priorities, find happiness in being present, and reconnect with themselves. 
- MOVE OVER, FOMO: Embrace the joy of unplugging from technology and reconnecting with yourself! This guided journal is packed with fun, thought-provoking prompts and quotes, plus plenty of space for journaling. It will offer you accessible ways to let go of FOMO and foster personal growth. 
- JOMO IS AN ACT OF SELF-CARE: Actively choosing to "miss out" can make you more mindful and intentional with your time, and discover the happiness in simply being present. This guided journal will help you do just that. 
- A BEAUTIFUL GIFT: This illustrated journal is a thoughtful gift for anyone in your life who wants to step back from the rat race, rebalance their priorities, and seek out what truly makes them happy. 
- INCLUDES: Paperback journal with flexi-binding, 5 x 7 inches, 176 pages, full-color illustrations throughout

Jomo Journal

Crystals: The Modern Guide To Crystal Healing By Yulia Van Doren

Plain, hardback books are transformed into beautiful, decorative displays. A five volume stack of decorative books with an inspirational quote from Shakespeare, each book is deconstructed and reassembled by hand to create these eye-catching items.

Stack Of Books, We Know What We Are

Strange, outdated laws from each of the 50 U.S. states—some overturned, some still on the books, and some merely the stuff of legends—are depicted with sly wit by Olivia Locher. Incisive, ironic, and gorgeous, these images will appeal to art buffs and trivia fans alike. A foreword from American poet Kenneth Goldsmith and an interview with the artist by Eric Shiner, former director of the Andy Warhol Museum, contextualize rising-star Locher's photography. From serving wine in teacups in Kansas to licking a toad in Kentucky or perming a child's hair in Nebraska, breaking the law has never looked so good.

I Fought The Law

A New York Times Bestseller! Top knots, Heidi braids, French twists, oh my! Chic hair is all the rage from the runways to the blogs to the city streets. This book pulls together 80 classic and contemporary styles and provides step-by-step tutorials for each one. Trendsetters from teens to professionals will love mixing up the looks for parties, the office, a casual beach day, or an elegant night out. Simple how-to illustrations take the guesswork out of styling, while glossy fashion photographs demonstrate how to tailor and accessorize each 'do. With advice for different hair types and lengths plus product tips and fun variations, Braids, Buns, and Twists! is the must-have beauty resource for showstopping hair.

Braids, Buns, And Twists!

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. In this remarkable interview, feminist icon and social justice activist Gloria Steinem shares stories from her more than fifty years working as a tireless advocate and award-winning journalist. Steinem looks back on the formative lessons of her life, including how her unconventional childhood shaped her worldview, why listening and empathy are the guiding principles in her work, and why laughter is the key to freedom.

Gloria Steinem has devoted her life to challenging discrimination against women
Steinem's words are a beacon for a new generation of social activists and a call to follow your convictions with courage and grace
This landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope

Inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders. This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world.

Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries
Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem

I Know This To Be True: Gloria Steinem

One pan + fresh ingredients = dinner for two! This cookbook for two includes more than 70 recipes specially created to fill exactly two plates. With an emphasis on reducing prep time and the usual sink full 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 Plate s makes a delightfully tasty gift that encourages quality time spent in the kitchen.

One Pan, Two Plates

The Little Women Cookbook By Jenne Bergstrom & Miko Osada

These 75 tiny tear-out letters offer an easy and delightful way to express love. Folded into adorably small envelopes and sealed with the enclosed stickers, they're such a wonderful surprise when slipped into a loved one's pocket, shared with a Valentine, or bringing good cheer to a close friend.

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