Featuring hand-painted designs of a beloved Golden State icon—the grizzly bear hugging California—this notebook set is sure to inspire West Coast love in tourists and natives alike. Interiors include lined and unlined pages.

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A celebration of marriage for newlyweds that offers a year's worth of seasoned advice. A perfect wedding gift for lovebirds tying the knot, The Newlywed Year offers 52 chapters of advice for building a love that lasts. Drawing on wisdom from successful marriages, the book delivers both humorous and touching tips for the newly married with chapters like "The Dog Question," "The Eight Second Kiss," and "Romantic Gestures." Packaged in soft pastels and with a stunning floral cover, this book is as elegant as it is useful, making a wonderful addition to any couple’s growing bookshelf. The Newlywed Year offers simple and useful advice for that first year of marriage while reminding you that marriage only grows sweeter with time. 
- PERFECT WEDDING GIFT: Packaged beautifully and full of functional tips, this book makes a touching and useful gift for a newly wedded couple that they will be able to use again and again throughout their marriage. 
- GREAT AMOUNT OF CONTENT: With 52 tips and pieces of advice, this book offers lots of helpful information that wedded partners can come back to long after they are no longer newlyweds. It touches on all aspects of a strong relationship, including ways to communicate better, tips for planning for the future, and fun activities to bring you closer, and will be useful for years to come. 
- SEASONED ADVICE: The author is lucky enough to have enjoyed a long and happy marriage that continues to grow in love, and pulls examples from across their lengthy and successful marriage, as well as tips learned along the way from other successful marriages, to give solid advice that stands the test of time. Perfect for: 
- Newlyweds and recently engaged couples 
- Wedding planners 
- Bridal shower attendees 
- Cohabitating couples

The Newlywed Year

Pick up a fact about an incredible woman with this deck of Inspirational Women Playing Cards from Ridley's Games! Containing 54 beautifully illustrated cards featuring a different inspirational woman on each, enjoy a classic card game while learning about the achievements of amazing women from around the world.

Inspirational Women Playing Cards

As heard on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show!
Clare Dunkle seemed to have an ideal life—two beautiful, high-achieving teenage daughters, a loving husband, and a satisfying and successful career as a children's book novelist. But it's when you let down your guard that the ax falls. Just after one daughter successfully conquered her depression, another daughter developed a life-threatening eating disorder. Co-published with Elena Vanishing, the memoir of her daughter, this is the story—told in brave, beautifully written, and unflinchingly honest prose—of one family's fight against a deadly disease, from an often ignored but important perspective: the mother of the anorexic.

Hope And Other Luxuries

Leia Organa is one of the galaxy’s fiercest rebels and greatest heroes—a powerful leader and a force against galactic evil, never to be underestimated. This one-of-a-kind, hand-painted statue comes with a display stand and a 48-page illustrated booklet featuring an illuminating look at Leia’s role in the Star Wars saga and insights on Carrie Fisher’s portrayal by Lucasfilm Executive Editor Jennifer Heddle, a celebration of the inspiration and symbol of strength the character has become for legions of fans.

© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Star Wars: Leia Organa--rebel Leader Box

The #1 book about going #2 is back in a bigger, thicker package for a whole new generation of curious readers.
Includes more than 40 descriptions of two dozen types of poo: The Complete What's Your Poo Telling You celebrates ten years of providing you with loads of facts about your bathroom health. This funny bathroom book takes an ultimately embarrassing and not-talked-about topic and turns it into a hilariously informative resource that is great for casual reading while in the loo.
Features over 40 descriptions of poo, plus sidebars, medical explanations, and loads of engrossing fun facts.
Did you know animal dropping have specific names? This book is more than just toilet talk. It also includes facts about poo in the wild, what it means when you have “pungent pee,” and so much more.
The Complete What’s Your Poo Telling You hardcover edition is printed in two-color with a new author introduction.
Flush with poo knowledge backed by real professionals, it is not just entertaining to browse— The Complete What’s Your Poo Telling You actually contains relevant information for you to keep stored away.

The Complete What's Your Poo Telling You

Bring a new herb into your kitchen with this tasty unique collection of recipes for bite-sized, low-dose sweet and savory cannabis edibles. This cookbook ventures boldly beyond pot brownies with delicious and unique baked confections as well as innovative savory treats. Designed for bakers and cooks of all skill levels, Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen includes simple recipes like spiced superfood truffles and roasted beet hummus, alongside more advanced recipes like artisanal marshmallows and Gruyére & green garlic gougéres—all brought to life with vibrant photography. Complete with instructions for creating master ingredients such as canna butters, oils, honey, and maple syrup, as well as information on dosage and portions and the science of cannabis, this book gives cannabis newbies and connoisseurs alike the info they need to create an easy, safe, and delicious edibles experience. 
- Unique recipes for beginner and advanced cannabis bakers 
- Contains detailed information on correct dosage and portions 
- Provides tips, tricks, and tools of the trade Hua is the founder and chief confectioner of the popular gourmet edibles line, Mellows. Carroll is executive chef and cofounder a dining pop-up, Cannaisseur Series, which hosts curated cannabis and culinary experiences, events, and workshops.

Edibles

This festive customizable paper garland features an assortment of different die-cut charms, along with word tiles proclaiming a handful of jubilant phrases like "Hooray!" and "Joy!"—all of which can be mixed and matched into custom banners for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, and celebrations of all sorts, or just for delightful everyday display.

Lucky Day Celebration Garlands

With more than 300,000 Twitter followers, a heaping helping of controversy, and a rich supply of attitude and humor, Humphry Slocombe is not your average ice cream shop. Yet the ice cream is what matters, and they make it in dozens of glorious, unique, and delightful flavors. This tasty book collects 50 recipes for these idolized and iconoclastic flavors, as well as surprising sundae combinations and popular toppings such as marshmallow and crumbled curry cookie. More than 50 color photographs, dozens of graphics and drawings, and first-person essays and scenes from the shop present a delicious foray into this scoop of San Franciscoâs incredible food scene.

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Book

Experience the classic Go Fish card game in a sockinspired way! The perennial post-laundry problem of the search for the missing sock becomes a playful quest to collect the most pairs of sock-shaped cards. Forty cards feature an array of bright colors and patterns that will encourage young players to learn new words and hone concentration skills while they play.

Missing Socks Go Fish Card Game

Expert maze creator and lifelong Star Wars fan Sean C. Jackson brings the saga to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated mazes of iconic scenes and locations ranging from the forest moon of Endor to Bespin's Cloud City, the dark side planet of Exegol, Jabba's palace, pod races, clone armies, and much more. Each full-color maze includes notes about the environment and special bonus elements to find hidden along the way. Star Wars fans of all ages will enjoy racing through the corridors of the Death Star, scavenging inside a fallen star destroyer on Jakku, searching the rocky cliffs of Ahch-To, and much more.

EXPLORE A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY: Immerse yourself in a brand new way when you explore your favorite Star Wars locations via exciting mazes.
ACCOMPLISH MISSIONS WITH EACH MAZE: Each of the dozens of unique mazes comes with its own mission that's accomplished by finishing the maze, such as "Return to the base to escort the last transport off planet," "Take the smuggler Han Solo back to your ship," and "Locate Jedi Master Yoda in the mysterious swamp."
EXTRA, FINDABLE ITEMS IN EACH MAZE: In addition to the maze itself, each includes other game activities or elements to find.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED AND REPLAYABLE: The gorgeously detailed full color mazes may be solved by pen or pencil, but using a non-writing item to follow the paths leaves the book ready to replay.

© & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Star Wars Mazes

For ski bums and non-skiers who enjoy the snow, here is a cozy winter cookbook of 65+ hearty recipes, plus beautiful photography that captures the après-ski culture and mountain town life. Après-ski is more than just an afternoon beer in the lodge. It's an opportunity to gather with friends and family over delicious food and drinks during the cold winter months. This cozy cookbook invites home cooks of all levels to embrace the après culture all season long, whether they're the first skier on the slopes in the morning or a nonskier who prefers to snuggle up by the fireplace. There are recipes for every meal—because yes, you really can "après all day"—including Apple Pie Oatmeal as pre-ski fuel, Tater Tot Nachos, a.k.a. "Tatchos" for an indulgent snack on the couch, Classic Beef Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread for a family potluck, and a well-deserved Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie to end the day. There is a section with helpful tips on cooking at altitude, plus fun sidebars featuring must-know ski lingo, ideas for game night, and more. Ski bums, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who lives in cold climates will appreciate the hearty recipes and beautiful photography of mountain scenery.

FOR ANYONE IN COLD CLIMES: Après-ski isn't just for skiers, and neither is this cookbook—anyone can après, at any time of day! The recipes in this book are perfect for anyone who lives somewhere with cold winters or loves the mountains or the idea of mountain living.
GOOD GIFT FOR A RANGE OF FOLKS: With beautiful mountain scenery and photos of charming ski towns, Après All Day encapsulates a way of life. This is a lovely gift for anyone who likes to cook, as well as those who enjoy or aspire to an outdoorsy life in the mountains.
COMPELLING PACKAGE: Après All Day is full of evocative photography: a stack of blankets, signage on the slopes, chairlifts in the fog, snow-dusted pine trees, and more. The approachable recipes, informal tone, and aspirational photography will make you feel as if you are enjoying a ski weekend in the mountains with your best friend.

Perfect for:

Home cooks who love the mountains and mountain dwellers who like to cook
Skiers and snowboarders of all levels
Anyone who enjoys snow activities and the après-ski culture
Those who live in places with cold winters
Armchair travelers

Apr√®s All Day

In this fast-paced and magical game for two, players choose the best spell to take down their opponent using game cards with built-in spinners and tabs, casting damaging spells against their opponent, defending with counter-spells, and even summoning monsters to battle with a mighty cry: Alakazam! These two fully contained game cards are travel-ready, spellbinding entertainment for aspiring wizards of all ages.

Alakazam! The Game Of Dueling Wizards

A sister is a friend for life, and a friend can be a sister. Sisterhood is one of the most liked topics for the 3.5 million Happiness Is . . . fans on social media and this cute-as-can-be book captures 200 beautiful moments of sisterhood among friends and friendship between sisters. From sharing clothes and hosting parties to making pinky promises and staying close when you're far apart, this book says "I love you" in 200 different ways. Featuring the iconic illustration and charming captions of the beloved Happiness Is . . . brand, it's the perfect way to honor sisters by birth and sisters of the heart.

Happiness Is . . . 200 Celebrations Of Sisterhood

The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes features 301 wonderfully cringe-worthy dad jokes—including the classics, twists on the classics, and fresh new material. For the first time ever, the best of the worst dad jokes are compiled in one pun-filled place. With original illustrations throughout, this extensive collection is sure to provide hours of silliness for the whole family. After all, no matter how groan-inducing dad jokes are, they will always have a special place in the joke arsenal. 
- Contains dozens of sidebars with interesting tidbits, joke-telling pointers, and profiles of legendary dad jokers.

The Essential Compendium Of Dad Jokes

Imagine stepping inside Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring or Hopper's Nighthawks. That's the effect achieved by modern-day photographers, artists, students, and creatives within the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. Started as an online collaborative project by founder of art blog Booooooom Jeff Hamada, Remake gathers fantastic reinterpretations of 50 fine art masterpieces. Side-by-side presentations of canonical artworks and their contemporary re-dos highlight the striking similarities between the works as well as the entertaining creative choices that make each version unique. A crowdsourced send-up of the art history canon, this quirky collection of before-and-after pairings is filled with surprises of wit and whimsy.

Remake

Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett bound together two volumes of great personal significance: an edition of The Bounty Hunter's Guild Handbook, and a recruiting booklet issued by Death Watch, a secretive splinter group of Mandalorians.
Together, these volumes make up The Bounty Hunter Code, detailing the skills needed to make a living beyond galactic law as well as the little-known history, philosophy, and gear of Death Watch. With notes from the books' former owners, this collection serves as a crucial guide to the bounty hunter's essential tools and techniques.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Star Wars®: Bounty Hunter Code

Memo Roll features a combination of curves and straight lines. The rolling mechanism allows you to place a quick note of any length. The casing is constructed of a hard plastic with the paper portion in white. The roll length is 10 meters long, and is refillable. The paper is an adhesive, allowing you to use the paper as labels or indexes.

Material - ABS
Dimensions - 2.8"W X 2.4"D X 2.4"H
Weight - 88g
Origin - Japan
Designer - CDT

Leibal features minimalist products from around the world at affordable prices. We want minimal design to be accessible to anyone and everyone.

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Sabine — I was sure I understood. Yet you were not here when I returned and there was no sign that you ever had been here.... Today comes your card saying you were in this house for three days after my return. I am bewildered. I need you badly. —Griffin
In this volume of the phenomenal, best-selling quartet begun with Griffin & Sabine and continued in Sabine's Notebook, the mystery of the two artists deepens, their questions grow more urgent. New obstacles (including a sinister intruder) test the tenacity of their passion, and in each letter or postcard, painting and prose are even more richly intertwined. Don't miss The Pharos Gate, the final volume in the Griffin & Sabine story. Published simultaneously with the 25th-anniversary edition of Griffin & Sabine, the book finally shares what happened to the lovers.

The Golden Mean

How do you find a book when you can't recall the title…or the author? This homage to a common reader's dilemma is a gift the booklover in your life won't soon forget. Readers know all too well the comedy and tragedy of forgetting the name of a must-find book. Inspired by this torturous predicament, artist Marina Luz creates paintings of books based on the descriptions we use when we can't remember their titles—mining Internet book-search forums for the quirky, vague, and often hilarious language we come up with in these moments. This volume collects dozens of these imaginary books into a library all their own: Titles like "Cat, Possibly Named Henry," "It Was All a Dream," or "Something-Something, Beverly Hills" inspire dreaming up their contents, often as entertaining as trying to guess the real book behind them. A celebration of book love unlike any other, this petite book is a clever gift for bibliophiles that will spark knowing smiles.

PERFECT GIFT FOR BOOKLOVERS: The collection will spark recognition for everyone who has encountered this phenomenon (so, virtually every reader) and especially those who have worked in a bookstore, who know intimately well how often this dilemma arises. This impulse-priced delight is an excellent way to make book-loving friends feel seen.
A UNIQUE APPRECIATION OF BOOK LOVE: This is a loving tribute to the wonderful and bizarre ways that books leave impressions on our souls, if not always perfectly in our memories. It's a fun and fresh appreciation of bibliophilia that still delivers long after the first read.

Perfect for:

Bibliophiles
Booksellers
People seeking gifts for the booklovers in their life

A Library Of Misremembered Books

Piece together the amazing stories of some of the world's most impressive women with this Inspirational Women Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games. This 1000 piece puzzle features 54 inspirational icons, as voted for and curated by the Ridley's Games team. Each beautiful illustration is accompanied by a short biography so you can learn more about some of history's most amazing women and their incredible achievements. Wonderfully inclusive, the circular nature of the puzzle means that wherever you are sitting around the table you will be able to participate. Follow the poster guide as you solve the puzzle and once you're finished store it in the beautiful illustrated tube packaging.

Inspirational Women 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This shining book is a treasure trove of luck. The engaging text and beautiful illustrations explore lucky symbols, names, colors and objects, as well as bad and good omens, superstitions and practices from around the world. History and folklore lovers will love the fascinating historical and cultural references, while believers in mysticism will love the details about fortune and rituals, and those looking for luck will find symbols to keep and celebrate—as well as avoid. 
- Beautifully packaged with a red foil cover 
- Lively illustrations enhance the text 
- Full of information pertaining to luck, prosperity, symbols, rituals, and success

The Red Book Of Luck

A highlight of the time-honored gathering of children's publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual is juried every year from the finest art at the show. Celebrating debut and storied talent from around the world—talent poised to engage a whole new generation of book lovers—this glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed through at random. A delightful glimpse into the future of children's books that is sure to provoke envy of the fair's attendees, this special volume inspires readers to marvel at the brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is featured in these pages.

Illustrators Annual 2019

Packing all the creativity and fun of the bestselling 642 Things to Draw into a portable package, this London sketchbook offers 642 drawing prompts for the city. Perfect for locals, tourists, and armchair travelers alike.

642 Things To Draw: London (pocket-size)

Pork chops are in! And no one knows more about them than Ray Lampe. They are lean, easy to cook, and the perfect protein choice for everyday meals. These 60 mouthwatering recipes celebrate this beloved cut in all its glory, capturing the splendor and range of chops with all their porky goodness in new and inspiring dishes, from Balsamic and Vanilla-Glazed Pork Chops to Spicy Pork Chop Lettuce Wraps. With as many recipe choices as there are cooking styles—batter and fry, marinate and grill, simmer and braise—this cookbook is a vital addition to any kitchen where meat’s what’s for dinner. “ In a Homer Simpson kind of way I’ve spent a lot of time dreaming about pork chops and how to use them in all of my favorite dishes. Now I get to share them with you and the results are going to make a lot of pork chop fans very happy.” —Ray Lampe

Pork Chop

This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a brightly colored sari fluttering in the breeze, a mother and child enjoying gelatos on a hot Italian day, the mesmerizing pattern of an antique Chinese carpet. Along the way, the artist shares reflections, inspirations, and stories, immersing readers in each new landscape. Packaged in a petite square and featuring a shimmering foil-stamped cover, this book makes a special gift for nomads, graduates, retirees, or anyone setting off in search of their own new horizons.

New Horizons

Michelle Visage is not your average diva. Powerful, positive, and polished, this diva's not only glamorous, she's a savvy businesswoman with serious credentials who works her tail off. From her days vogueing in the downtown Manhattan clubs in the '90s to her successful career in radio and her ultimate cult status as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, Michelle has achieved her dreams and then some! In The Diva Rules, Visage shares her rules and advice for living life to the fullest and finding success no matter the hand you're dealt. With her no-nonsense style and super sassy voice, Michelle tells readers to "Keep Your Shit Together," "Give Good Face," and "Be Thankful You're a Misfit," in addition to 22 other invaluable life lessons on finding your power and sparkling your way to the top.

The Diva Rules

A position a day keeps the love doctor away. From the perpetrators of Nerve.com's wildly popular Position of the Day : After all these years of thinking 69 was our lucky number, here comes 366 hand-picked erotic scenarios from Nerve.com's treasure trove into one gloriously chunky, deeply inspiring, and hilarious compendium. Yes, that's 366 - one for each day of the year plus a little something special for leap year! Illustrated with anatomically correct drawn figures, the positions run the lusty gamut from plausible to creative to Honey, get my weight belt, this is going to require some heavy lifting! Position of the Day is about not becoming a creature of habit, because even the Excuse Me, Do I Know You? can get boring if that's the only position in your repertoire.

For beginners and the acrobatically challenged, there are accessible suggestions such as the Corporate Merger, the Wet Blanket, and the TV Dinner
The adept and adventurous can try their hand at The Snow Blower, The Papoose, and the Quasimodo, which field-testing suggests is best attempted only after a vigorous round of stretching and a can of Red Bull
Em & Lo (Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey) pen Nerve.com's sex and relationships advice column, "The Em & Lo Down (Advice from Near-Experts)"

This “activity book” is a fun way to keep things exciting and put the spice and adventure back into your relationship. With 366 positions of varying degrees of difficulty for every day of the year — including leap year!

Great bachelorette and Valentine's Day gift
All at once informational and humorous

Position Of The Day

From a bright yellow rain slicker to a cozy pea coat, this amusing coaster set includes 15 different die-cut designs—featuring classic coats on the frontside and cocktail recipes on the backside. Housed in a sturdy box with a thumb-cut for easy use, these all-weather coatsters will keep tabletops dry for all occasions.

Coatsters: 15 All-weather Coasters

The most important color reference book series on the market, this guide contains over one thousand color combinations, this time categorized by tone. Tones are first divided into four major groups, from bright and clear to deep and subdued; these groups are then further divided, gradation by gradation, within the limits of printability. A veritable "dictionary of color," this compact guide provides an abundance of color schemes for tones in the same group as well as for those in different groups that go well together. Each color combination includes a description of the density of the colors, showing tint percentages for printing purposes. Charts of fluorescent colors, which are in high demand for special printing, are included as well. An indispensable reference for graphic designers, this guide will also prove invaluable to those working with fashion, interior design, illustration, fabric design, or literally anyone making a color choice.

Designer's Guide To Color 4

Creativity in a box: accessible prompts in a pick-me-up package that are applicable to any type of creative pursuit, be it visual art, music, writing, or any other practice that requires idea-generation. It’s the gift of inspiration, with effective strategies to spark creativity and get unstuck. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.

Spark Creativity

At once a practical gift and an elegant desktop statement, this sturdy box features an elegant painted pattern. Tucked within are more than 180 labels in a variety of designs perfect for adorning packages, folders, homemade treats, and more.

Wild Kingdom Box Of Labels

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

Obsessed With Golf

Flower delivery! Featuring five amazing pop-up bouquets, Paper Blossoms brings floral cheer to any room. Display any of the bouquets—a garland of roses, a tropical arrangement, a lotus water garden, a springtime bouquet, or a vase of lilies as a beautiful centerpiece or room accent. A triumph of pop-up artistry and a sure conversation-starter, these bouquets burst forth with color, joy, and lasting beauty.

Paper Blossoms: A Pop-up Book

This beautifully curated collection of amazing beaches all around the world evokes awe-inspiring, attainable travel adventures. Whether you're planning a getaway or just want to visit some of the world's most inspirational outdoor destinations from the comfort of your couch, You Are Here: Beaches is the perfect wanderlust guide. Pairing gorgeous photography with caption and geolocation information, the incredible handpicked locations will inspire anyone looking for their next journey. 
- YOU ARE THERE—OR COULD BE!: Stunning photography will excite the spirit of adventure. Caption and geolocation information invite you to visit these gorgeous destinations. 
- WIDE RANGE OF BEACH DESTINATIONS: From powder white drifts to beautiful black sand coves, semi-secret island hideaways to majestic sunset showcases, the handpicked locations offer an inspiring variety of places and journeys—pick your adventure. 
- ARMCHAIR OR OUT THERE: A gorgeous collection equally suitable for kicking off your next immersive beachside getaway or capturing the beauty of nature to enjoy from the comforts of home. 
- INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY: The beautiful photographs collected here will not just inspire travel, but inspire capturing and sharing photos of your own journey, to these or other amazing places.

You Are Here: Beaches

Dog lovers are a passionate bunch, and Instagram is the perfect platform for expressing their devotion. The curators behind @dogsofinstagram channel this passion perfectly in this delightful book, a must-have collection featuring over 400 of the best crowdsourced dog photographs from their wildly popular feed. For dog lovers by dog lovers, this eclectic compilation celebrates the full spectrum of things to love about our four-legged friends.