Have you got what it takes to be crowned champion 'Movie Buff'? A fun and fast-paced trivia game for film fanatics of all ages. Featuring questions for old classics to modern-day blockbusters. Lights, Camera, Action! Packaged in a geometric print box, with 140 question cards and full instructions.

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This interactive family game night set comes complete with three different games and accoutrements for the whole family to enjoy! This Games Room Family Game Night Gift Set has everything you need for a fun games night in. With three games in one that are easy to learn and quick to play, there's something for everyone. Gather friends and family and test everyone's general knowledge, kazoo skills and guessing abilities. Packaged in a beautiful, premium box with a stunning geometric design, it's dynamic enough to display proudly in any home, be it on the shelf or the coffee table. Games include:

General Knowledge Trivia: Challenging trivia questions from pop culture to history
Kazoo That Tune: Includes six plastic kazoos for ultimate music madness
Who Am I?: Includes six pairs of cardholding glasses players can use to hold up their name cards

PERFECT FOR AT-HOME OR ON-THE-GO: Whether you're at home, on a vacation, or at a family reunion, these games can be played anywhere. GREAT VALUE: This set includes three games, complete with six kazoos and six pairs of glasses, all in one package! EASY TO PLAY: All three games are quick and easy to play, no complicated instructions necessary. Perfect for:

Trivia fans and game night enthusiasts
People looking for gifts for holidays and family reunions
Mother's Day and Father's Day gifters

Family Game Night Gift Set

This accessible handbook from design guru and Design Within Reach founder Rob Forbes uncovers the beauty in the commonplace and reveals how visual thinking can enrich our lives. In friendly text complemented by photographs taken on his travels around the world, Forbes explains how to appreciate the design elements that surround us in the built environment. Linking broad concepts such as composition and materiality to quotidian details such as the play of color in hanging laundry or the repeated forms in a row of ice cream scoops, Forbes reveals how an appreciation of the hues, patterns, and textures that surround us can enhance a life well lived. See for Yourself is essential reading to see more clearly, think more visually, and enjoy the world more deeply.

See For Yourself

Express sweet scentiments with these scratch-and-sniff cards featuring colorful photos of desserts, matching scents, and affectionate messages, from "Sweet on You" (cherry) and "I'm Your Biggest Flan" (vanilla) to "With You, Every Day Is Like Sundae" (chocolate) and "I Like How You Roll" (cinnamon). A delectable way to send good cheer on any occasion!

Sweet On You: 8 Notecards And Envelopes

You'll fall in love with Broken Hearts, a twist on the classic game of Hearts from Ridley's Games! Featuring vibrant tattoo style illustrations, the game also includes tips for anyone new to the game of Hearts that make it easy to learn. The player who has the fewest points at the end of the game is the winner! Fun for friends and families, Broken Hearts is suitable for ages 12+, 3 to 5 players and has an average gameplay of 15 minutes.

Broken Hearts

San Francisco: home of cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge—and its quintessential cool gray fog. As a resident of Silicon Valley, Karl the Fog naturally uses Twitter and Instagram accounts to document his comings and goings and the beauty of the city he loves. Beautiful, evocative photography pay homage to the fog and disdain for sunny days. Hardcover book packaged in a fog-wrapped acetate jacket. 
- Karl the Fog's witty takes on San Francisco paired with beautiful, evocative photography 
- 50 scenic fog “selfies” and original content 
- Entertaining observations about the city including Karl the Fog’s family history and a foreword by Sutro Tower Fans of The Cloud Collector’s Handbook and Meanwhile in San Francisco will love this book.

Karl The Fog

Seventeen-year-old Delilah Green wouldn't have chosen to do her last year of school this way, but she figures it's working fine. While her dad goes on a trip to fix his broken heart after her mom left him for another man, Del manages the family cafe. Easy, she thinks. But what about homework? Or the nasty posse of mean girls making her life hell? Or her best friend who won't stop guilt-tripping her? Or her other best friend who might go to jail for love if Del doesn't do something? But really, who cares about any of that when all Del can think about is beautiful Rosa who dances every night across the street. . . . Until one day Rosa comes in the cafe door. And if Rosa starts thinking about Del, too, then how in the name of caramel milkshakes will Del get the rest of it together?

Get It Together, Delilah!

Adventure in a box: accessible prompts in a pick-me-up package that will genuinely spark new experiences and discoveries. A novel gift, this cute faux matchbox box of inspiring prompts is sure to spark exploration and discovery on any journey-whether traveling around the world or just around the block. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.

Spark Adventure

So festive, so pretty, and so fun, cupcakes are a welcome addition to any celebration. Bakers of every skill level will love this handy kit, which includes a booklet with basic recipes for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, various frostings, and simple, quick decorating tips. Packed with hundreds of decorative paper liners and dozens of colorful flag toppers, the Pretty Cupcake Kit comes with everything you need to make the cutest cupcakes ever!

Pretty Cupcake Kit

O Glorious City is an exuberant love letter to San Francisco from Jeremy Fish, a beloved artist who enjoys a massive fan base for his edgy artwork. When Fish was invited to create 100 new works of art in honor of City Hall's 100th birthday, he moved his studio into a City Hall office to become the city's first-ever artist in residence. This celebratory book gathers all 100 pieces of artwork—each rendered in his signature whimsical style—featuring everything from the city's famous architecture and treasured local landmarks to portraits of colorful local residents in a gallery of "unofficial mayors." Together these images form an energetic, visual tour de force showcasing San Francisco's vivacious spirit and vibrant history.

O Glorious City

Four notepads (and a coordinating pencil!) neatly bound within a smart-looking hardcover portfolio emblematic of PANTONE's iconic brand make keeping lists and to-dos a brilliantly colorful business.

Pantone List Ledger

The tough, caring, and distinctive John Marquez is back. Booklist lauded him as "far and away the most inventive new detective hero." The San Francisco Chronicle raved "readers may find themselves wanting to buy this guy Marquez a drink just to keep him talking." And The Chicago Tribune gave high praise to the way author Kirk Russell "makes us quickly believe in Marquez and his cause." In this gripping new crime novel, former federal drug agent Marquez again pushes the boundaries of safety and politics when he takes his team of Fish and Game officers on a dangerous operation in pursuit of bear poachers. Night Game hits hard and moves fast toward a finish that ricochets through wilderness, backwoods towns, and the darker recesses of love and greed. A second novel that delivers -- and firmly establishes a great series.

Night Game

Bring happiness to dreams, doodles, and to-dos with these colorful little notebooks, small enough to fit in a pocket!

Happiness Is . . . Little Notebooks

We all have our favorite pieces by our beloved writers. But what do they think is their own best work? Inspired by an acclaimed collection published in 1942, the editors at the Quality Paperback Book Club invited fiction writers, essayists, poets, playwrights, and cartoonists to choose and comment on their best work. The result is a veritable who's who of contemporary literature and popular culture, including selections by Anne Tyler, Arthur Miller, Gary Trudeau, David Sedaris, Rita Dove, Tom Robbins, Ruth Reichl, T. C. Boyle, Mary Karr, John Updike, and dozens more. Each selection is rewarding in itself; more still for the introductions in which the author explains his or her choice, shedding light on both the work and creative process. Appealing to readers of the annual best short story collections, writers, and fans of the stellar list of contributors, This Is My Best is a landmark literary anthology.

This Is My Best

The first cookbook for the modern newlyweds. This happily-ever-after cookbook for two contains 130 recipes to celebrate a new marriage: Whether it's experimenting in the kitchen or perfecting the classics, newlyweds can create cherished traditions around the table. Filled with recipes perfect for spending leisurely days cooking with your loved one, entertaining ideas for family and friends, and plenty of options for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners, this book is a sweet and practical resource for modern couples. Just Married: A Cookbook for Newlyweds is a heartfelt collection of recipes and advice that fosters everyday romance and inspires traditions.

Recipes cover every course, from breakfast and brunch to desserts and sides, including chapters on party drinks and appetizers and dinner parties with friends
Includes gorgeous photography plus tips on weekly meal planning, pantry staples, and handy kitchen tools

With 130 delectable recipes for those just starting out together in marriage, and perhaps the kitchen too.

Just Married

Finalist for the 2020 IACP Award for Best Cookbook, Wine, Beer or Spirits Top Ten Nominee for the 2020 Spirited Awards
For anyone looking to expand their palate and discover a new favorite go-to drink, this inventive cocktail book is just the thing. Each chapter is based on a classic (like the Manhattan), but inside the unique gatefolds, readers will discover numerous riffs (like swapping Irish whiskey for rye to make a Blackthorn, or substituting amaro for vermouth to make a Black Manhattan). More than 100 variations on 21 modern classic cocktail recipes are accompanied by helpful tips on keeping a well-stocked bar, garnishing drinks, and throwing a party. With bold coloring and a foil cover, Cocktails with a Twist is a handsome addition to any home bar. And with 21 gatefolds, with classic recipes and intriguing variants, this is a cocktail book unlike any other.

Cocktails With A Twist

Everything needed to enjoy this age-old game of strategy is included in this portable package. An easy-to-assemble chessboard and 32 sturdy punch-out paper chess pieces capture a timeless yet modern design. Simply fit together the pieces (no glue required) from the king to the queen to the bishops, rooks, pawns, and beyond, and then fold out the striking board. A fun construction project that's instantly perfect for hours of play and display!

Paper Chess Set: Punch Out The Pieces & Play

Cute Animals for Hard Times offers an adorable oasis, the tried-and-true cure for a sad day—ridiculously cute animals. In a world full of political meltdown, social media fatigue, and the constant mental health struggle, it's hard to find solace. Luckily, these adorable animals are guaranteed to get anyone out of a bad mood. 
- The perfect palate cleanser for a bad day 
- Over 75 full-color photographs 
- Cute, calming photos help fight the bad news blues. What else could possibly be cuter than some floofs and boops? Cute Animals for Hard Times is your ticket to a better day. 
- Great gift for friends and family, whether for the holidays or anytime 
- The perfect read to cheer up anyone bogged down by the news 
- Keep it readily accessible on the coffee table for whenever the mood strikes 
- Add it to the shelf with books like Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. Holland, Tomorrow : Adventures in an Uncertain World by Bradley Trevor Greive, and A Teaspoon of Courage: A Little Book of Encouragement for Whenever You Need It by Bradley Trevor Greive.

Cute Animals For Hard Times

Celebrated doula, healer, yoga teacher, and parenting coach Lori Bregman brings a holistic guide to being a more balanced, authentic, and joyful mother. Introducing the "five expressions of motherhood"—Action Mama, Flow Mama, Rebel Mama, Vulnerable Mama, and Free Mama—Lori offers supportive advice, exercises, meditations, and yoga practices to cultivate a healthy balanced life and stronger bonds. Accessible and encouraging, Mamaste provides foundational tools for parenting, relatable examples, and exercises to build selfawareness and mindfulness. Guiding new mothers along a journey of self-discovery, these practices ultimately lead to a more enriching and contented experience for both mother and child. Packaged in an inviting paperback and filled with nurturing advice, Mamaste is essential for any expecting or new parent.

Mamaste

When it comes to work, we all want to stay motivated and continue improving. This inviting journal by two supportive and encouraging HR professionals guides careerists to set and track achievable goals, helping them work smarter and remain inspired. With monthly pages for recording successes and challenges, along with prompts for performing small actions that will have a big impact, this journal is the ultimate roadmap for doing one's best work.

Work In Progress

Awaken your inner Force with 29 intergalactic breakfast recipes. Fuel up with Hans Soloatmeal, battle hunger with Admiral Ackbars, and so much more!
These easy-to-make, mouthwatering recipes feature characters and scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as from the upcoming film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And photographs featuring Star Wars figurines re-creating epic moments from the films provide an extra helping of humor.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Star Wars Cookbook: Bb-ate

Who had the greatest last words, and what were they? Who enjoyed the slowest, most tedious death? Who had it coming more than anyone else? From the celebrated comedy ensemble Spymonkey and acclaimed illustrator Chris Riddell, this hilariously morbid (and informative!) card game has players trying to outdo one another using everyone's favorite Shakespearean construct: the amazing deaths!

Great Shakespearean Deaths Card Game

At long last, sound advice on what to wear to work. Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo, stylists to the stars, reveal their tried and true secrets to looking professional and chic. With questionnaires, hundreds of photos, color swatches, and before-and-after shots, they make it easy for any woman to determine her specific "worksonality." Then they tackle the tricky questions: How much skin is too much skin? Is what I'm wearing to work preventing me from getting the position that I want and deserve? Are shorts ever acceptable in the office? (Spoiler alert: they're not.) New grads, women re-entering the workforce, and those growing their careers will find Jesse and Joe's advice indispensable, no matter where they workthey'll learn how to project confidence, dress their best, and make that wardrobe work!

Work It!

This new journal in the bestselling ONE LINE A DAY series is an easy way to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! Use this three-year memory book to capture everything you are grateful for—both big and small. Every day, jot down something positive. It could be one thing or a list of things—someone you appreciate, a simple pleasure, a memorable occasion, or even a challenging experience. With practice, you will find that there is always something to be thankful for. With a foil-stamped padded cover and gilded edges, this lovely keepsake will serve as a record and a reminder of life's daily blessings. BESTSELLING SERIES: The ONE LINE A DAY collection has sold over 2 million copies. Fans of the original ONE LINE A DAY will love this version that focuses on gratitude. GRATITUDE IS GOOD FOR YOU: Studies have shown that a habit of gratitude improves your health and happiness—relieving stress, boosting immunity, promoting self-esteem, strengthening relationships, and more! SIMPLE TO USE/START ON ANY DATE: This daily memory book is undated, so you can start writing any time. Without the pressure of filling out a whole page, simply jot down one note a day. Perfect for anyone daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary. MEMORIES TO LAST FOREVER: Each page of the journal includes an entry for three successive years, allowing you to reflect on the past as you capture the present. Once completed, this keepsake will serve as a lovely reminder that every day is a blessing. GREAT GIFT AND STOCKING STUFFER: This beautiful and compact journal features foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker. A meaningful gift for anyone looking for ways to bring more positivity and gratitude into their lives. Perfect for: 
- Anyone seeking new, distinctive ways to record and reflect 
- Fans of the ONE LINE A DAY series 
- Journalers interested in self-improvement, mindfulness, happiness, and gratitude 
- Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, and birthday gift shoppers

Gratitude One Line A Day

From Amsterdam to Zadar, explore cities from around the world in this City Getaway Quiz from Ridley's Games. Put your knowledge to the test and prove that you are the jet-setter in your group with 80 question cards featuring multiple choice game play and a bonus fact! Answer questions like 'As of 2019, how many casinos are there on the Las Vegas Strip?' Packaged in a small branded box, this portable trivia is the perfect gift for the travel lover in your life.

City Getaways Travel Trivia

Take your sandwich game to the next level with Star Wars –shaped sandwich cutters! From sandwiches to sides and desserts, these easy-to-make, irresistible recipes feature iconic scenes from across the saga. Photographs featuring Star Wars figurines re-creating epic moments from the films provide an extra helping of humor.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Star Wars Cookbook: Han Sandwiches And Other Galactic Snacks

More than 300,000 copies sold in the After Dinner Amusements series! ‘Tis the season to gather with loved ones to create memories and start new family traditions. These cards offer 50 wintry ways to while away the hours together—from playing classic parlor games to sharing dreams and hopes for the year to come. You’ll also learn about some holiday and religious traditions from around the world. 
- MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EXTRA SPECIAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Whether it’s just your immediate family for the holidays or you’re celebrating with a houseful of relatives, this tiny tin offers 50 fun and meaningful ways to celebrate, make memories, and start new traditions. 
- FEEL FESTIVE ALL WINTER LONG: No matter what or how you celebrate, the ideas in this sweet package will offer inspiration for new holiday customs and traditions you can put into place all winter long. 
- FABULOUS GIFT OR STOCKING STUFFER: This tiny tin makes a perfect stocking stuffer or sweet add-on gift. 
- EASILY PORTABLE: The petite tin (2 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 1 ¼ inches) is the perfect size to throw in your bag or luggage for any winter travels. 
- EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with prompts for lively conversation, trivia, icebreakers, and endless laughs.

After Dinner Amusements: Happy Holidays

Indian design and style is enjoying a boom in popularity as more and more people discover its diverse charm and graphic invention. Kalim Winata and Reed Darmon (author of the popular Made in Japan and Made in China) have created a beautiful, and inspiring collection of vintage Indian design. The hundreds of images packed into this delightfully compact book include folk art and religious iconography, book and matchbox covers, Raj-era postcards, household product packaging and ads, Bollywood posters, toys and games, and other colorful and charming ephemera. A stylish object and graphic essay in one, Made in India is an extraordinary glimpse into the heart of Indian pop culture.

Made In India

Oh Canada! Impress friends and family with your knowledge about Canada with this trivia quiz, with 140 multiple choice question cards. Answer questions across a variety of topics relating to Canada, including history and culture. Presented in a bright geometric print box. Full instructions included.

How Well Do You Know Canada?

130 recipes that redefine the way we think about flavor. Visually stunning and conceptually fresh, this is the cookbook of the season from Josef Centeno, the chef credited with capturing the myriad tastes of Los Angeles on the plate. Recipes span from simple to show stopping, exploring sauces, soups, mains, salads, and desserts, too. More than 130 vivid photographs convey the beauty and excitement of Chef Centeno's extraordinary cooking. Josef Centeno is the chef and owner of Bäco Mercat, Bar Ama, Orsa & Winston, Ledlow, and P.Y.T. In Bäco, he draws on his multicultural heritage, formal training in top-notch restaurants such as Manresa and Daniel, a lifelong obsession with cookbooks, and his insatiable curiosity. Centeno's cooking layers textures and explores how spices and sauces can be used to transform the most basic vegetables.

Bäco

Anticipating the twists and turns of one's love life is all fun and games with this handheld fortune teller that predicts the personality traits of future lovers. Will you find a charming and intelligent daredevil or a mysterious but unskilled poet? Players simply tilt the box to maneuver three silver balls into rounds slots with corresponding characteristics. Featuring illustrations that hearken back to vintage arcade games, this whimsical game of chance is sure to entertain!

Who Will My Lover Be? Game Box

Artist Jason Mecier creates insanely detailed portraits of celebrities using trash, candy, and other items, crafting sculptural celebrations as beautiful as they are outrageous. Here is Amy Sedaris assembled from her own trash, David Bowie made out of cosmetics and feathers, Snoop Dogg sculpted out of weed, Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus crafted out of candy, Kevin Bacon bespoke in bacon, and many, many more. Fun process shots offer behind-the-scenes insights into the meticulous work required to create these candy-colored—and literally trashy—spotlights (how much licorice does it take to make Harry Potter?). With mesmerizing tributes to icons ranging from Stevie Nicks to Farrah Fawcett to Honey Boo Boo, this gallery of the famous and infamous is a visual treat for fans of pop culture and pop art alike.

Pop Trash

This handsome address book—featuring a concealed wire-o binding for ease of use and an elegant faux-suede case—is a must-have for fans of William Wegman and his photogenic Weimaraners and a superb gift for art lovers and dog fanatics everywhere.

William Wegman Address Book

Prepare for battle and get slamming! This super sumo game will test your throwing skills as you take turns to slam your sumo into the dohyo ring and win points for landing positions. A rapid-fire, hi-energy contest for 2 or more players that you can play anywhere and everywhere - take it away in its very own noodle box with sushi-style carry case. Ages 7+. 15 minutes playtime.

Sumo Slam

Winner, James Beard Award, Cooking from a Professional Point of View
Winner, IACP Cookbook Award 2015, Chefs and Restaurants
Here's a cookbook destined to be talked-about this season, rich in techniques and recipes epitomizing the way we cook and eat now. Bar Tartine—co-founded by Tartine Bakery's Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt—is obsessed over by locals and visitors, critics and chefs. It is a restaurant that defies categorization, but not description: Everything is made in-house and layered into extraordinarily flavorful food. Helmed by Nick Balla and Cortney Burns, it draws on time-honored processes (such as fermentation, curing, pickling), and a core that runs through the cuisines of Central Europe, Japan, and Scandinavia to deliver a range of dishes from soups to salads, to shared plates and sweets. With more than 150 photographs, this highly anticipated cookbook is a true original.

Bar Tartine

The fast-paced word guessing game for all ages! Get your teammates to work out the secret word, but there's a catch - you can't say any of the words listed on the card. See which team can guess the most in this brain-freezing quiz set from Games Room. Perfect for gaming fun with friends and family, it includes 140 question cards. Presented in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

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