Acclaimed writer, bestselling author, and founder of Salon magazine, David Talbot has brought us masterful and explosive headline-breaking stories for over 25 years with books like the New York Times bestsellers Brothers, and The Devil's Chessboard, and nationally recognized Season of the Witch. Now for the first time, journalist and historian David Talbot turns inward in this intimate journey through the life-changing year following his stroke, a year that turned his life upside down, and ultimately, saved him. In his signature voice and with powerful storytelling, Talbot examines the physical, emotional, and psychological impact his stroke has had on his identity. Along the way Talbot offers readers insider stories on the wild early days of Internet journalism, insights into the new tech culture, the down and dirty of Hollywood, and much more. This is an illuminating, often humorous, portrait of how a health crisis can truly shift one's perspective on life and purpose.

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" Eat Pretty Every Day is a wonderful way to jumpstart a year of beautiful choices, from meals to mindset to self-care." —Frank Lipman, MD, author of 10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat
365 days’ worth of radiance-boosting guidance that will help you be your most beautiful self: Breakout hit Eat Pretty continues to win over audiences of all ages with its groundbreaking and user-friendly exploration of beauty nutrition. The author’s hotly anticipated new book welcomes existing fans and newcomers alike, presenting 365 bite-size daily readings that make it easy to put beauty nutrition know-how to use in everyday life.
Explores every aspect of what it means to eat pretty, offering simplified nutritional science, seasonal recipes, motivating goals and challenges, self-care exercises, and uplifting "mealtime mantras."
Organized by the four seasons so you can get daily inspiration that is timely and relevant.
Fans of Eat Pretty will also love the daily inspiration of Eat Pretty Every Day that provides even more tips and tricks that will help you live your most beautiful life.
Discover the daily challenges that will help you find your glow, inside and out!

Eat Pretty Every Day

"An inspiring read for anyone wanting to downsize, finally park the car in the garage, or just clear out a few closets." —Rachel Jonat, TheMinimalistMom.com
Having less stuff is the key to happiness: Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life! The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living:

- Part One provides an inspirational pep talk on the joys and rewards of paring down.

- Part Two presents the STREAMLINE method: ten easy steps to rid your house of clutter.

- Part Three goes room by room, outlining specific ways to tackle each one.

- Part Four helps you get your family on board and live more lightly and gracefully on the earth.
Ready to sweep away the clutter? Just open this book, and you'll be on your way to a simpler, more streamlined, and more serene life.

The Joy Of Less

These notecards feature a glorious assortment of watercolors by Yao Cheng. Twenty different chic and versatile designs—a mix of colorful florals, washes, and patterns—lend effortless elegance to every note.

Simply Joyful Notes

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike. A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true.
Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!

Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.
The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching.
Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds.
"There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds

A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book
Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

The Field Guide To Dumb Birds Of North America

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

Urban Outfitters

Find Me: A Novel By André Aciman

This handy journal is just the ticket for preserving and showing off tickets saved from sporting events, museum openings, rock concerts, and more. The roomy sleeves store tickets of all shapes and sizes, and lined margins provide space to (new art enclosed) jot down notes about the events. The acid-free pages will keep memorabilia in tip-top shape for years to come.

Ticket Stub Diary

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios with film and concept art from every Pixar feature-length and short film to date.

The Art Of Pixar: 100 Collectible Postcards

With fifty naughty truths and fifty challenging dares, this game is perfect for couples looking for delectable after-dinner fun!

After Dinner Amusements: Truth Or Dare For Couples

With the longest healthy life spans in the world, Japanese people understand the art of living well. This beautiful book distills traditional Japanese philosophies intrinsic to wellbeing, providing easy-to-follow exercises to inspire those who want to live a happier, more balanced life. With sections on kokoro (heart and mind) and karada (body), plus a guide on how to form and nurture good habits, the book includes entries on ikigai (living with purpose), wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection and impermanence), shinrinyoku (forest bathing), ikebana (the art of flower arranging), and much more. Richly illustrated, A Little Book of Japanese Contentments is a warm invitation to cultivate contentment in everyday life.

A Little Book Of Japanese Contentments

Stickerbomb Skateboard: 150 Classic Skateboard Stickers By Studio Rarekwai

Here's to a damn fine drink! The perfect vessel for sipping spirits and cocktails with elegance and style, these rocks glasses feature a fancy gold rim and "Top-Shelf Shit” and “On the Fucking Rocks” in gold foil calligraphy.

DRINK WITH STYLE AND SASS: This high-quality rocks glass features a fancy gold rim and "Top-Shelf Shit" and “On the Fucking Rocks” printed in gold foil calligraphy.
GREAT FOR GIFTING: Buy these for all your girlfriends, groomsmen, or drinking buddies. Makes a great stocking stuffer. You'll need them for yourself too, of course.
PROFANITY IS F*CKING PERENNIAL: Who doesn't love a good swear, especially when it's paired with elegant calligraphy?
JUST THE RIGHT SIZE: Rocks glass is 3 x 3 1/2 inches and holds 10 oz (300 ml).

Two Damn Classy Rocks Glasses

Product Sku: 42906552; Color Code: 000 Bad girls do it well in this lushly illustrated guide to some of the most interesting women in history. From spies to activists to artists, Ann Shen explores the lives of remarkable women. Hardcover; Chronicle Books, 2016. Size - 216 pages - Dimensions: 7.8"l x .9"w x 9.2"h

Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed The World By Ann Shen

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The Astrology Of Love & Sex: A Modern Compatibility Guide By Annabel Gat

From the author of the national bestseller F in Exams comes a brand new compendium of hilarious and inventive wrong test answers and homework hiccups. Featuring gems from elementary school (“two halves make a whale”), middle grades (Q: What does “germinate” mean? A: To become a German citizen), and high school (Q: Fossil fuels are usually associated with which major type of rock? A: Classic rock), these 250 examples of creative invention are sure to charm anyone who has had to bluff or blunder their way through a test.

F For Effort

It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader™ and Son and Vader's™ Little Princess.
In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream.
As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike.

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Goodnight Darth Vader

From a leading voice of the new generation of young Jewish cooks who are reworking the food of their forebears, this take on the cuisine of the diaspora pays homage to tradition while reflecting the values of the modern-day food movement. Author Leah Koenig shares 175 recipes showcasing handmade, seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes. Classics of Jewish culinary culture—such as latkes, matzoh balls, challah, and hamantaschen—are updated with smart techniques and vibrant spices. Approachable recipes for everything from soups to sweets go beyond the traditional, incorporating regional influences from North Africa to Central Europe. Featuring holiday menus and rich photography, this collection is at once a guide to establishing traditions and a celebration of the way we eat now.

Modern Jewish Cooking

Product Sku: 47049960; Color Code: 000 We all have our own unique aura - a rainbow-colored energy field that surrounds us. This introductory guide teaches you the basics to identify and interpret auras, discover what their unique colors mean and cleanse your own and others’ auras. As a bonus, author Cassandra Eason provides a range of spiritually-enhancing hands-on exercises to try. Hardcover; 2018, Sterling Ethos. Size - 128 pages - Dimensions: 5”l x 0.6”w x 7.1”h

A Little Bit Of Auras: An Introduction To Energy Fields By Cassandra Eason

Plain, hardback books are transformed into beautiful, decorative displays. A five volume stack of decorative books with an inspirational quote from Tom Ford. Each book is deconstructed and reassembled by hand. Spine details are made using 18th and 19th century documents and steel engravings that are printed on handmade parchment paper to capture its original elegance.

High Fashion Home is the premier destination for unique home furnishings, fashion, and gifts. Contemporary furniture for the eclectic, modern lifestyle.

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A stunning card game of reincarnation and revenge, self-improvement and sabotage. Best in Show and Best Artwork, Boston Festival of Indie Games Finalist, SXSW Gamer's Voice Official Selection, Pax South Tabletop Showcase From the makers of Osmos comes Karmaka, an award-winning card game that plays out over multiple lives. Climb your way up the Karmic Ladder and be the first to achieve Transcendence—but be careful, because bad karma can come back to haunt you in the next life! Karmaka is a competitive card game for 2–4 players, all of whom start out as lowly dung beetles in the karmic universe. However, if you play your hands right, you can score enough points to ascend the rungs of the Karmic Ladder and be the first to achieve Transcendence! With each life (hand of cards), you can stash cards for your future life to strategically draft your next opening hand. Each card can be played for a certain number of points, as well as an ability that either helps you, or harms an opponent. But if you choose to do harm, beware—the wronged party can take that card and stash it for the next life. What goes around comes around! 
- 2–4 players 
- Ages 14+ 
- Game duration is 30–60 minutes Contents: 
- 64 deed cards 
- 4 reference cards 
- 12 metal karmic rings 
- 4 wooden player tokens 
- 1 Karmic Ladder board 
- Instructions 
- A great choice for a group for game night; but Karmaka also offers a very competitive and engaging 2-player option for a couple or duo 
- It's a strategic and clever card game for fans of games like 7 Wonders or Fairy Tale, or for anyone who enjoys a competitive take-that" element to their games. 
- Breathtaking artwork on each card makes gameplay a true pleasure. 
- Simple to set up.

Karmaka

Romance in a box: the gift of simple, meaningful strategies to kindle a spark and break up the routine in a pick-me-up package. Filled with conversation starters, fun date ideas, and ways to express love that will deepen a connection and spark intimacy. Sweet and not overtly sexy, these prompts will shake up the routine for couples at any stage in their relationship. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.

Spark Romance

Here at last is the stress-reducing coloring book that lets adults of all ages color their way through the funny and true annoyances of everyday life. From trying to assemble flat pack furniture to clearing an office paper jam, juggling remote controls, dropping contact lenses on the bathroom floor, and nudging the cat who absolutely won't let you read your book, the dozens of witty and sympathetically amusing illustrations offer real therapy and poke gentle fun at the meditative coloring craze.

This Annoying Life

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

Stack Of Books, The Best Things

Let's Fix Lunch! makes it easy (and fun!) to prepare meals that are good for you and good for the planet. This eco-friendly cookbook features delicious, waste-free recipes for sandwiches, salads, soups, snacks, and more. An inspiring guide for anyone who wants to do their small part to save the earth, Let's Fix Lunch! makes it simple to create a sustainable, waste-free home. 
- Easy-to-make recipes for all home cooks 
- Includes more than 50 simple tips for reducing food waste and plastic use 
- Features a handy guide to buying in bulk, meal prepping, and food storage This eco-conscious cookbook is written by Kat Nouri, founder of the beloved, environmentally friendly kitchen brand Stasher. Let's Fix Lunch! is the perfect kitchen companion for eco-conscious parents and office workers. 
- Brims with bright, vivid photographs of tasty dishes and beautifully packed lunches 
- Perfect gift for anyone who tries to live a waste-free, low plastic, and environmentally friendly lifestyle 
- Packed with inspired, accessible meal-prep ideas and techniques 
- Add it to the shelf with books like The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook: Easy and Wholesome Meals to Cook, Prep, Grab, and Go by Toby Amidor; The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches to Go by Makiko Itoh; and The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet: Make Lunches Your Kids Will Love with More Than 200 Deliciously Nutritious Meal Ideas by Laura Fuentes

Let's Fix Lunch!

Bestselling line! Marimekko—one of the world's first lifestyle brands (and still one of its best)—returns with a new boxed notecard collection featuring 16 beautiful floral designs. 
- These 16 notecards, featuring cheerful floral prints in bold colors—are great for sending to friends far and wide. Use them for birthday greetings, thank-you notes, congratulations, or just to say hello. 
- The notecard set also makes a lovely gift for Marimekko fans and admirers; vintage enthusiasts; pattern people and color lovers; and design, fashion, and lifestyle aficionados. 
- Other Marimekko products (clothing, home goods, bedding, etc.) can be quite expensive—these notecards are an affordable way to own some of the brand's most desirable patterns. 
- Box with lift-off lid, 16 full-color cards, 16 envelopes (and there are 16 unique designs, so you'll never have to worry about sending the same card to the same person twice).

Marimekko Kukka Notecards

A 2019 Rainbow Book List Picture Book
100% of Last Week Tonight ’s proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project and AIDS United.
HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children’s picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny. Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon’s life is about to change forever… With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming children’s book explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Presents: A Day In The Life Of Marlon Bundo

These are the bookshops of your dreams: charming, cozy, quirky, gorgeous, and full of books (and bookstore cats, of course). Take yourself on a tour around the literary world, from London to Tokyo, and from Mexico City to NYC. Then send a note to a fellow bibliophile and share the bookish joy! 
- Box with hinged lid, 100 full-color postcards inside 
- A fabulous gift for the literature lover in your life, or a self-purchase for bibliophiles and anyone who enjoys browsing in bookshops

This Is My Bookstore

Marvels of craftsmanship, beauty, and function, Joshua Vogel's hand-carved kitchenware is coveted far and wide. In The Artful Wooden Spoon, Vogel shares more than 100 gorgeous pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspiration along with explaining the principles behind handcrafting spoons and sharing simple instructions and step-by-step photographs—no expertise and very few tools required. With more than 225 photographs of Vogel's stunning specimens, this visual introduction to the craft is an invitation to explore an age-old art and to create a timeless gift.

The Artful Wooden Spoon

Matty Matheson: Home Style Cookery By Matty Matheson

Fartology: The Extraordinary Science Behind The Humble Fart By Stefan Gates

Family is the most important treasure of all—for now! You and your cousins may not like each other very much, but you all love your Aunt Agatha—and her vast collection of treasures from around the world! In this fast and frenzied card game, you must race against the clock to bargain with your cousins for the best of Agatha's collection, simultaneously trading glowing emeralds, bone-handled daggers, and even selfless hugs before time runs out. Can you work together to show your aunt just how important family is—all while keeping the best stuff for yourself? Aunt Agatha's Attic is a real-time negotiation and set collection card game for 3–6 players. Easy to learn and quick to play, it makes for an energetic, lively, and family-friendly good time. 
- For 3–6 players, ages 8+ 
- Perfect for fans of Go Fish, Sushi Go, Happy Salmon, Quicktionary, Slamwich, and other fast-paced card games 
- Game play is 15–30 minutes—great for game night, a rainy afternoon, or a family vacation 
- Contents: 42 Item cards, 18 Hug cards, 2 Magic Mirror cards, score pad, two-minute sand timer, instructions

Aunt Agatha's Attic

The best way to shell-ebrate? Snail mail! Each of these clever animal-themed cards reveals, with the pull of a tab, a fun surprise that will send good cheer for birthdays, congratulatory occasions, thank-yous, or just because.

FUN WAY TO SEND GOOD CHEER: These quirky cards feature an unexpected element that makes them unique and special. The tabs reveal a cute surprise that card-senders of all ages will appreciate.
GREAT FOR ANIMAL FANS AND PUN LOVERS: Send these cards to anyone who appreciates a good play on words or has a soft spot for cute animals.
PLAYFUL DESIGNS FOR ALL OCCASIONS: From a llama that says you're lla-mazing!" to a kitten that "has felines for you," these designs offer sentiments that work wonderfully as birthday cards, congratulations cards, Valentine's/Galentine's cards, and thank-you notes.
INCLUDES: 10 full-color pull-tab flat cards (5 designs repeating twice) and 10 envelopes in box with hinged lid

Stu-pandas Greetings! 10 Pull-tab Cards & Envelopes

All-levels introduction to witchcraft in a lovely, fresh format.
This luxe deck makes it easy to bring a little magic to everyday life. Featuring charms, potions, natural remedies, and rituals for self-care, empowerment, love, and more, The Spells Deck is an enchanting, all-levels introduction to witchcraft. Each card features shimmering artwork on the front and simple instructions for a spell on the back. Delivered in a charming portable package with foil stamping, this deck is a beautiful accessory for modern mystics and spirituality seekers.
Fans of modern and classic tarot cards like, Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong, The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck by Kim Krans, and The Rider Tarot Deck by Arthur Edward Waite will love this fun alternative to traditional psychic tarot cards.
Makes a delightful and mystical gift for any modern witch and spirituality seeker. A charming, unique gift for birthdays, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and more.

The Spells Deck

Make Your Own Gem Stickers Kit

This limited-edition edition version of Silver. Skate. Seventies. is sure to become a valuable collector's item.
Only 500 numbered copies of this special package are available worldwide. Drawing design inspiration from vintage photo packaging, the 12 x 15 inch box features a metallic printed sticker on the cover and includes the following:

A numbered copy of Silver. Skate. Seventies., signed by Hugh Holland.
A never-before-released, 9 x 12 inch black and white, gelatin silver print entitled Deep Canyon Drive, stamped and signed by Hugh Holland. This print is packaged in a clear acid-free archival envelope for protection and is suitable for framing.
A custom sheet of 1970s skateboarding inspired silver metallic stickers.

In the 1970s, photographer Hugh Holland masterfully captured the burgeoning culture of skateboarding against a sometimes harsh but always sunny Southern California landscape. This never-before-published collection showcases his black-and-white photographs that document young skateboarders sidewalk surfing off Mulholland Drive in concrete drainage ditches and empty swimming pools in a drought-ridden Southern California. From suburban backyard haunts to the asphalt streets that connected them, this was the place that inspired the legendary Dogtown and Z-Boys skateboarders. With their requisite bleached-blond hair, tanned bodies, tube socks and Vans, these young outsiders evoke the sometimes reckless but always exhilarating origins of skateboarding lifestyle and culture.

Silver. Skate. Seventies. (limited Edition)

A great collectors book for fans of Disney Oscar-nominated Wreck-It Ralph movies and a resource for animation and film students.
Features exclusive content on the making of Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.
Through never-before-seen concept art, character sketches, storyboards, colorscripts, and interviews with the production team, The Art of Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 reveals the artistic process behind Disney's highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-nominated 2012 animated Disney film Wreck-It Ralph.
In the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film Wreck-It Ralph, our hero leaves his arcade for the expansive universe of the Internet. Disney's artists have brought the world of the Internet (a world you may think you know) to life in an all-new, imaginative way. Through never-before-seen concept art, character sketches, storyboards, and colorscripts, along with interviews with the production team, The Art of Ralph Breaks the Internet reveals the artistic process behind Disney's highly anticipated sequel.

- Exclusive, behind-the-scenes content from Disney’s artists 
- Written by Jessica Julius, director, creative affairs, at Walt Disney Animation Studios and author of The Art of Zootopia; Phil Johnston, director and screenwriter of Ralph Breaks the Internet, co-writer of Oscar-winning animated film Zootopia and Wreck-It Ralph; and Rich Moore, director of Ralph Breaks the Internet, Zootopia and Wreck-It Ralph.
Fans of The Art of Wreck-It Ralph and The Art of Pixar: 25th Anniversary: The Complete Color Scripts and Select Art from 25 Years of Animation will enjoy this book.

- Ideal gift for fans of Disney/Pixar animated movies, students, animators and artists, and collectors 
- Makes an interesting coffee table book

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