From the comedian behind the popular parenting blog The Ugly Volvo comes a refreshing spin on the baby milestone book. Instead of a place to lovingly capture the first time baby sleeps through the night, this book shows what it's like the first time baby rolls off the bed/sofa/changing table, leaving mom or dad in a state of pure terror (it happens). These 100 rarely documented but all-too-realistic milestones—such as "First Time Baby Says a Word You Didn't Want Her to Say"—provide comfort, solidarity, and comic relief for new parents. Laugh-out-loud relatable text and distinctive paper-cut illustrations of these "bad" parenting moments make this a must-have book for anyone entering the mysterious club of parenthood.

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Inspired by Dan Eldon's wildly creative journals, this notebook allows anyone to create their own artist's journal. Appealing for artists of all ages, the notebook features Dan Eldon's artwork and hand-lettered quotes from his journals as well as room to draw, collage, dream, and write.

The Journey Is The Destination Artist's Journal

This quality playing card deck is suited for a night on the town with bar-crawling, beer-drinking cats! With custom court cards, a unique card back design, two Jokers, and a sturdy, travel-friendly box, this deck is perfect for game night at home, at the bar, and everywhere in between. 
- UNIQUE DESIGNS: This hilarious deck features bar-crawling cats, designed by artists Arna Miller and Ravi Zupa, based on their bestselling series of block printed matchboxes, as seen on Bored Panda, Colossal, My Modern Met, and more. 
- IRREVERENT & PLAYFUL: These irreverent playing cards are perfect for fans of Grumpy Cat, for that friend who always keeps a deck of playing cards around, and for anyone who loves drinking games. 
- GREAT GIFT: This laugh-out-loud deck is perfect for a housewarming present, stocking stuffer, white elephant gift exchange, or a game-loving family member, friend, or coworker. 
- INCLUDES: Deck of 52 standard playing cards plus 2 jokers. The cards are printed with a premium blue core for durability and good shuffleability. Perfect for: 
- Fans of Anne Taintor and Grumpy Cat 
- Playing card collectors 
- Casual game players 
- Cat lovers with an irreverent sense of humor

Last Call Cats Playing Cards

This latest offering in the ever-popular Obsessed With series is the football fan's greatest trivia challenge. With more than 2,500 original questions, this comprehensive yet compact book explores fascinating facts and tempting trivia related to one of the world's most popular sports. What makes this package truly unique is the electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend in the greatest playoff ever. And the new and improved scoring module keeps track of your score from play to play. From the millions of NFL fans to the true fanatics who know every historic play by heart, sports buffs will meet their match in this entertaining and addictive game.

Obsessed With Football

Animal daddies love keeping their babies beside them, even when they're asleep! See how different animal dads sleep and dream, including a lion, turtle, bat, horse, and more, in this sweet celebration of a father's love. No matter how Zs are caught, the daddy's little one is never far away.

Daddy Dreams

Voilan instantly elegant dinner party! This vellum pack includes everything a hostess needs to savor the treasured act of inviting guests and setting the scene for a special occasion: 12 each of printed invitations, envelopes, place cards, and menu cards. The color coordinated vintage textile patterns are from Kaari Meng, founder of the celebrated fabric and ephemera shop French General.

French General: Party Paperie

Some mornings are Claire mornings. Allyn, we know just how you feel...
A funny book of llama illustrations by artist Kristin Llamas (her real name) with personality-rich portraits of named llamas, penned in a realistic and humorous black-and-white style. Amusing, endearingly modern quips and names lend personality to each llama drawing. 
- Finely detailed black and white illustrations of llamas 
- An adorable collection of super-relatable llama portraits 
- A sweet gift book that allows you to find a llama with your name

¿cómo Te Llamas?

The celebrated artist Marc Chagall began illustrating the Bible in 1931, and it became his lifelong passion. This extraordinary volume includes more than 130 pages of his finest works, paired with three books from the Old Testament.
Chagall's illustrations reflect his Jewish heritage and his view of the complex relationship between God and man, presaging many of the subjects and themes in his later work. Originally published in France, the extensively illustrated, chunky, hand-sized book is a delightful combination of the popular artist's evocative style alongside the most familiar stories from the Bible.

The Bible

Lovely Notes of a Super Important Nature London-based design studio BerinMade combines the beauty of fine stationery with a pop of colorful fun. With a block of brightly colored paper and foil on the covers, these notepads are truly eye-catching.

Lovely Notes: Pink Ombre

From positive psychology expert Edward Hoffman, Ph.D., Paths to Happiness guides readers through 50 fun, stimulating, mind-opening ways to achieve greater joy and feel more fulfilled. From dabbling in watercolors to expressing gratitude, embracing nostalgia to power napping, each suggestion in these pages has been shown by scientific research to increase happiness and support well-being. Every topic is explored in a digestible manner and invites readers to reflect on their lives, with easy ways to cultivate a happier mindset. The easy dip-in, dip-out style and engaging activities make this accessible guide to finding happiness in daily living one that people will want to revisit again and again.

Paths To Happiness

A comprehensive guide to vibrant Middle Eastern ingredients, with more than 120 recipes that let them shine, from James Beard award winning Sahadi's market in Brooklyn, New York. Sumac. Urfa pepper. Halvah. Pomegranate molasses. Preserved lemons. The seasonings, staples, and spice blends used throughout the Middle East offer deliciously simple ways to transform food—once you know how to use them. In FLAVORS OF THE SUN, the people behind the iconic Brooklyn market Sahadi's showcase the versatility of these ingredients in over 120 everyday dishes, including starters, salads, soups, family-friendly meals, and desserts. With sections devoted to recipes boasting Bright, Savory, Spiced, Nutty, and Sweet accents, it offers inspiration, techniques, and intensely flavorful ways to use everything from Aleppo pepper to za'atar with confidence. Throughout, "no-recipe recipes" help build up your flavor intuition so you can effortlessly incorporate any of the featured spices, condiments, and preserves into your daily repertoire. 120 RECIPES WITH A PUNCH: From an updated take on nachos and mac and cheese to a spectacular pistachio cheesecake and tahini-enriched brownies, FLAVORS OF THE SUN features dozens of the store's most-requested dishes as well as Sahadi family favorites. Simple yet loaded with flavor, these recipes will inspire you to make these distinctive Middle Eastern ingredients essential components of your pantry. OPTIMUM VERSATILITY: Each section addresses a specific flavor profile and offers a set of essential ingredients for achieving it along with helpful tips on how to use them separately or in combination. Look-and-cook mini recipes provide even more ideas for using distinctive ingredients like tahini, Aleppo pepper, and preserved lemons to give a fresh new spin to everything from salad dressings to cocktails. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Family owned, Sahadi's has been a beloved resource since its founding by Abrahim Sahadi, an immigrant from Lebanon, more than 100 years ago. Now welcoming a fifth generation into the business, the Sahadi family's authentic imported goods and exhaustive knowledge continue to inspire local chefs and adventurous home cooks to taste and explore the diverse world of Middle Eastern spices and sundries. FOR FANS OF PLENTY: Much like PLENTY, this cookbook dives deep into core ingredients and provides intimate insights into flavorful spice blends like dukkah, berbere, ras el hanout, shawarma spices, and more. Each ingredient profile includes an informative buying guide so you can build your pantry like a pro. Perfect for: home cooks to seasoned chefs; fans of PLENTY; JERUSALEM; SHUK, and ZAHAV; Sahadi's loyal customers; those interested learning about spices and new ways to use them in everyday dishes

Flavors Of The Sun

Bring the magic of color and form into your everyday life. Color and form are powerful—and not just for creative work. When used purposefully, color and shape are tools we can use to help us manifest, attract the energy we want, and become our best selves. In this accessible guide, designer and intuitive Nicole Pivirotto breaks down properties of shapes and colors, the basics of getting started with magic, and spell ideas that use color and form, like color meditation and altar building. Whether you have an existing magic practice, want to develop one, or want to use the power of color and form in your creative work, this book is an essential companion to the magic of aesthetics. With gorgeous holographic foil on the cover and book page edges, it is also a beautiful gift for any contemporary seeker with a love of bold color and design. ACCESSIBLE APPROACH TO MAGIC: This book approaches magic as a flexible and empowering practice for manifestation, healing, and self-care. And there's no need to have any special tools to get started. This book shows how visual elements we interact with every day—color, shapes, and symbols—can help you to manifest and become your best self. It's a perfect entry to magic practice for creative types and a unique guide for those looking to infuse an existing practice with more color and creativity. SPELL IDEAS: In addition to overviews of the properties of colors, a library of magical symbols, and an introduction to magic practice, this book offers spell ideas to help you achieve a desired energy or state. All the spells are simple and most are easy to perform with everyday materials. Etch a candle with a symbol and burn to release its energy around you; or, create a custom symbol personalized to your unique intention. This book encourages getting creative, and offers plenty of practical examples to illustrate how you can tailor these spells to your interests and intentions. DISPLAY-WORTHY OBJECT: With shining foil-stamped accents, vibrant illustrations and photography, and a prismatic design, this book is a stunning addition to the coffee table or nightstand, and it makes a gorgeous gift. Perfect for: 
- modern mystics and those looking for gifts for them 
- color lovers, creatives, designers, and visual thinkers with a mystic mindset

Color, Form, And Magic

Learn to see the world with the smarts and visual acumen of a great designer. This treasure trove of pithy aphorisms, longer-form essays, and first-person interviews compiles years of design school education into one comprehensive yet compact book. Here are lessons in life and work, learned both in the classroom and on the job, from design teachers, students, and gurus, covering everything from practical know-how to big-picture brilliance. A strikingly designed object in itself, Design School Wisdom provides a well of inspiration for aspiring designers, visual thinkers, students, grads, and professional creatives looking to reinvigorate their practice.

Design School Wisdom

This customizable trophy kit provides all the necessary components for recognizing excellence—both wins and fails, big and small! Made from sturdy board, the trophy assembles easily without glue or scissors. Trophy makers can choose from ready-made toppers and a range of sincere and humorous plates (including Overall Winner, Better Luck Next Time, Epic Fail, and more) or create personalized plates to reward friends, family, coworkers, or themselves for both real and made-up achievements.

You're A Winner!

Revealing and insightful, Lauren Greenfield's classic monograph on the lives of American girls is back in print. Greenfield's award-winning photographs capture the ways in which girls are affected by American popular culture. With an eye for both the common and the eccentric, she visits girls of all ages, discussing issues ranging from eating disorders and self-mutilation to spring break and prom. With more than 100 mesmerizing photographs, 18 interviews, and an introduction by social and cultural historian Joan Jacobs Brumberg, this book is as vital and relevant now as when it was first published.

Girl Culture

This portable art kit contains everything artists need to create petite still-life paintings (a bouquet of flowers, a pretty table setting, personal mementos) in gouache. Included are high-quality gouache paints, Strathmore art cards, wooden brushes, and a booklet of easy-to-follow techniques and inspiration for painting with gouache. This all-inclusive kit is the ultimate entrée to painting.

Still Life Painting Studio

Celebrating the beauty of vintage European educational charts, this collection of 100 postcards is divided into four categories: anatomy, botany, zoology, and miscellany. From the anatomy of a tulip or an apple tree to that of a hedgehog or starfish, the images in this collection are captivating with their curious visuals and intricate details, notated in the language of their countries of origin. Perfect for décor and correspondence.

The Art Of Instruction: 100 Postcards

A hippo worries that her MFA is totally useless. A cardinal has roommate problems. A hummingbird is eager to join a social network. A bush baby teeters on the edge ( You wanna throw down?!) Here for the first time are the innermost thoughts of our furry and feathered friends, who—it is finally revealed—humorously share the same anxieties, frustrations, and preoccupations as we do. Whether it's a raccoon fretting about his judgmental friends, a buffalo impatiently waiting for his dumplings, or a sloth contemplating a career in stand-up comedy, each colorfully illustrated critter captures a moment of modern flux—and together they create an irresistibly funny portrait of a kingdom both wild and amusingly familiar.

Are You Dissing Me?

This portable scratch-off maps transforms a trip through the city into a scavenger hunt to 30 of its most popular destinations. As travelers make their way to an attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts and activities that lead to new discoveries and must-see highlights. With vibrant full-color artwork and text by the author of the bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, these unique maps lead travelers on a sightseeing adventure packed with fun for all ages.

City Scratch-off Map: London

Keep a daily record of life's little blessings with this keepsake gratitude journal filled with a years worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for reflecting on all the things that make life great.

The Gratitude Journal

So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of "eh?" to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs, a handy CanadianAmerican translator, and pointers on how to eat, dress, and apologize like a Canadian if you weren't lucky enough to be born a Canuck, So, You Want to Be Canadian demonstrates once and for all why Canada is so cool (formerly just cold).

So, You Want To Be Canadian

Post Secret meets World War Z in this chilling vision of the fallout following a global zombie pandemic. A gradual mutation of a virulent strain of âsuper fluâ gives rise to millions of the undead, who quickly overwhelm treatment facilities and swarm cities around the world, leaving survivors on their own against a legion of the infected. This chilling story is told through the scraps of paper, scrawled signs, and cryptic markers left by survivors as they struggle to stay alive and find those they've lost in a world overrun by zombies. Through these found notes and messages—letters to loved ones, journal fragments, confessions, and warnings— readers can uncover the story of what went wrong, and come to know the individual voices of those affected by the zombie crisis.

Dead Inside: Do Not Enter

Aasif Mandvi—best known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart —has been dealing with identity issues across three continents and 30 years. With wit, smarts, and a good dose of hard-earned perspective, Mandvi explores a range of engrossing stories: dealing with his brunch-obsessed father, being a teenage Michael Jackson impersonator, and playing snake charmers, taxi drivers, and eventually a fake journalist as an actor in New York, where he was even once told that he wasn't Indian" enough for a role. Now in paperback.

No Land's Man

Capture favorite moments from your baby's first year and add a sweet touch to monthly milestone photos with this adorably illustrated desktop calendar. This is an essential all-in-one for new parents looking for quick, simple ways to record and share precious memories of their newborn.

- A two-in-one set of photo prop and first year calendar 
- Includes weekly calendar pages to capture day-to-day moments 
- Keepsake of baby's first year

First Year Baby Calendar & Photo Prop Cards

Soft, fashionable, easy to find, and fun to work with, felt is
a crafterâs dream material. This stylish collection presents
24 simple yet elegant projects to make with feltâ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.

So Pretty! Felt

Renowned artist Ai Weiwei engaged nearly 900,000 visitors in a conversation about human rights with his art installation @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz. In one participatory piece, Yours Truly, visitors sent 92,829 postcards to prisoners of conscience around the world. This book delves into those postcards' lasting impact. Five former prisoners and their loved ones reflect on the experience of receiving hundreds of postcards while imprisoned. Essays and a statement by Ai Weiwei contextualize this extraordinary project. And photographs taken during the exhibition show visitors and the messages they wrote. The book also includes four pre-addressed, tear-out postcards, inviting readers—whether art lovers or activists—to send hope to individuals still imprisoned for defending human rights.

Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly

Featuring Leia Organa, Rey, Phasma, and dozens of other characters from across the galaxy of films, books, comics, animation, and games, these dynamically illustrated cards celebrate the fascinating female characters of Star Wars — perfect to keep or send and share.

- Set of 100 postcards of illustration artwork from Star Wars 
- Images one of the most popular science fiction franchises of all time
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Star Wars: Women Of The Galaxy 100 Postcards

A spin-off on the traditional baby book, this one-of-a-kind guided journal invites cat moms and dads to celebrate their sweet kitty (no matter the age) in words and pictures, resulting in a cherished keepsake. Calling all cat parents! With amusing prompts and playful illustrations, this one-of-a-kind journal invites cat moms and dads to record all the precious moments and memories with their kitty. The result is an adorable keepsake that will be treasured for years. JUST RIGHT GIFT: With the cute illustrations, fun prompts, and keepsake quality, this is a great gift for a devoted cat parent, as well as a fun self-purchase for kitty owners who can't contain their enthusiasm (and why should they?!). CATS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE: Pets, and particularly cats, will always be a big part of our lives. This journal has a timeless appeal for any cat parent to fill out and look back on for years to come. GREAT FOR NEW CAT PARENTS: While the journal is full of prompts about kitty's history and can be filled out at any time, there's something lovely about gifting it to someone who's just adopted or bought a cat. And during the 2020 quarantine so many people did just that. All those new cat owners who are experiencing the obsessive love of having a kitty for the first time will have a beautiful way to capture their memories forever. Perfect for: 
- Cat lovers and owners, and their friends and family 
- People who just adopted a cat

My Adorable Cat Journal

Jigsaw meets whodunit! Complete the jigsaw puzzle to reveal the clues and solve the murder mystery. This absorbing mystery puzzle offers hours of entertainment and an excellent challenge for the little gray cells. 
- Begin by reading the story of the incident. 
- Then, guided by the narrative rather than a visual reference, complete the jigsaw puzzle. 
- The finished image provides all the clues you need to crack the case. The Story: Uncle Gregory McGough has died (could it have been murder?), and his will is locked away in a safe. The problem is, no one knows the code. Only the great detective Medea Thorne can deduce the combination and reveal the contents of the will. But every sleuth needs a sidekick: That's where you come in. Prepare yourself for a caper full of wit, elegance, and a touch of the macabre.

DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full puzzle image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw, because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun, especially for parties and cozy nights in.
PERFECT BLEND FOR MYSTERY AND PUZZLE FANS: For anyone who loves jigsaws and classic mystery stories, this is the ultimate gift. The narrative and illustrations pay homage to beloved creators like Agatha Christie and Edward Gorey.
COOL OBJECT: With an elegant box shaped like a book, this makes a special gift and an enviable coffee-table centerpiece.
NOSTALGIC APPEAL: This mystery puzzle revamps a popular jigsaw format from the 1990s, inviting puzzlers to rediscover a nostalgic pastime.
GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image is a sumptuous illustration full of rich color, hidden details, and lightly gothic humor.

Perfect for:

Devoted puzzlers looking for a new challenge
Couples and small groups looking for a cozy activity at home
Party hosts or hostess-gift shoppers
Fans of cozy British mysteries—including Agatha Christie novels, Sherlock Holmes stories, and Masterpiece shows
Fans of Edward Gorey
Classic literature lovers
Illustration lovers

Murder Most Puzzling The Missing Will 500-piece Puzzle

This keepsake journal, with its shakeable confetti-filled cover, is a celebration of love. Filled with prompts to help the newly engaged record special moments both big and small, from the proposal to the big day, it will be a treasured part of any couple's journey.

From Yes To I Do

Charles Dickens's beloved tale of the Christmas spirit is beautifully presented in this deluxe new illustrated edition. Contemporary artist and illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova has created enchanting artwork to accompany Dickens's classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Gorgeous watercolors evoke the magic of a Victorian Christmas while simultaneously infusing this timeless text with a touch of modern-day whimsy. With gilded page edges and a satin ribbon marker, this lavish keepsake volume is tomorrow's cherished family heirloom—an essential holiday treasure to read year after year around the fire, under the tree, or with the plum pudding.

A Christmas Carol

Cats lead very busy lives, and their days are full of activities not always visible to the naked eye. This irresistibly adorable complete-the-drawing book presents dozens of illustrations of cats engaged in invisible pastimes, just waiting for users to finish each scene with their creative and artistic inspiration.

Invisible Cat Activities

Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.

Pep Talks For Writers

From Linus Boman, creator of the popular Calligraphuck novelty line. Whether you play poker, rummy, crazy eights or go fish, take your game to the next level with this deluxe deck of funny playing cards for adults. Housed in an eye-catching box with gold foil, this 54-card deck features humorous expletives written in elegant calligraphy, and classic designs with a modern twist. With gold metallic accents throughout and top-quality cardstock, this portable deck is sure to delight card players of all suits. Game on, bitches! 
- Fun novelty pack of cards to spice up game night with friends 
- Cards feature elegant design with explicit words 
- Funny sayings raise poker games to the next level

Game On, Bitches Playing Cards

From runways to boutiques, statement jewelry has become the coveted accessory. In Make a Statement, jewelry designers Janet Crowther and Katie Covington share their trade secrets for using basic techniques and easy-to-source materials to make stylish jewelry and accessories, from a gold bib necklace and geometric hoop earrings to a classic charm bracelet and elegant shoe clips. Featuring gorgeous watercolor how-to illustrations, an introduction to the basic tools needed, and helpful information on sourcing highquality, affordable materials, Make a Statement will inspire readers to craft pieces to dress up any outfit.

Make A Statement

For an a-meow-zing game of cards, look no further than this Cat Lover's playing card deck! Featuring beautiful hand illustrated images of feline friends, this 54 card deck is purrrfectly packaged in an illustrated tin.
For an a-meow-zing game of cards, look no further than these Cat Lovers Playing Cards from Ridley's Games! Featuring beautiful hand illustrated artwork of our team's furry feline friends, along with interesting facts about each breed, this 54 card deck is purrrfectly packaged in an illustrated tin. The perfect gift for any cat lover, always have this deck on hand to play your favorite classic card games whether at home or on-the-go. See if you can spot your kitty's doppelganger!

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