For over two decades, the award-winning poet and author Gary Soto has been offering his readers a vision that transcends the ordinary, making him one of today's most celebrated Chicano writers. New and Selected Poems includes the best of his seven full-length collections, plus over 23 new poems previously unpublished in book form. From the charged, short-lined poems of Soto's early writing to an unflinching look at poverty and hard labor in California's Central Valley to the off-beat humor in his longer, more recent work, New and Selected Poems is a timely tribute to a brilliant writer whose work confirms the power of the human spirit to survive and soar.

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Release your inner culture vulture with the Pop Culture Trivia from the Games Room collection. There are 140 quiz cards covering popular movies, fashion, emojis and more. Entertain your friends and see who is crowned the culture king! Presented in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

Pop Culture Trivia

Avocado Smash is back -- and ready to party! The smash hit snap card game from Ridley's Games has gotten even more smashing in this jumbo Party Edition. You ordered it and we've served a brunchier take on the original by adding Avocado Toast to the gameplay! Packed with lots more cards and fresh rules, with each smash a player wins on a card that features toppings, they get to add that tasty topping like a fried egg or tomato to their Avocado Toast token. The goal is to have the most toppings on your Avocado Toast when the game ends! But watch out for the You're Toast card! Everything comes packaged in an extra-large avocado container wearing a fun party hat. Perfect for avocado lovers and families, this game is suitable for ages 6+, 2 to 8 players and has an average of 20 minutes gameplay.

Avocado Smash Party

Wise words come from many sources across our lives: family and friends, books and movies, and our own life experiences. Advice can be as simple as "don't eat dinner past 8PM" or as thoughtful as "be kind to yourself." With charmingly illustrated quotes sprinkled throughout and plenty of space to record favorite advice and personal wisdom, this journal invites users to create a keepsake of valuable insights that can be referenced for years to come.

Advice To Remember

Collect a winning combination of Lucky Cats in this colorful, cat collecting card game from Ridley's Games! The aim of the game is to collect a winning combination of Lucky Cats before the other players to win a round. The first person to win two rounds wins the game! There are 2 winning combinations of cats: 7 of the same numbered cats in different colors or cats numbered 1-7 of the same color. Contains instructions, 65 game cards, 4 reference cards, packaged in a novelty Lucky Cat shaped case. 2-4 players. Ages 7+. 20 minutes average gameplay. Share your Lucky Cat victories on social media using #luckycatgame!

Lucky Cat

This charmingly illustrated book invites readers to peer behind the closed doors of 17 legendary and contemporary artists' homes. Peek inside Georgia O'Keeffe's adobe courtyards. Stroll through Henri Matisse's vibrant aviary. Peruse Jean-Michel Basquiat's collection of over 1,000 videotapes. This book invites you inside some of the most creative and inspiring homes of all time. For the 17 artists profiled here, a house or an apartment is not simply a place to eat and sleep; they transform everyday spaces into dynamic reflections of their individual artistic passions. You will gain a deeper appreciation of your favorite artists' work and may just discover a new favorite. Richly illustrated throughout, this petite jacketed hardcover offers a fascinating and inspiring blend of art history, interior design, and armchair travel.

DISTINCTIVE ILLUSTRATED APPROACH: While other books have explored the spaces that housed and inspired artists, they have been exclusively photographic. With vibrant illustrations, this book immerses readers in the atmosphere of each artist's home more than photos ever could.
DIVERSE RANGE OF ARTISTS: The 17 artists profiled represent a diverse cross section of eras, countries, races, genders, and artistic styles—not to mention a wide range of homes, from a New York City apartment to a renovated English farmhouse.
A FRIENDLY INVITATION TO ART HISTORY: With relatable prose and vibrant illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone looking to casually learn something new.
INTERIOR DÉCOR INSPIRATION: Readers will surely walk away with ideas for crafting their own creative spaces after reading this book.

Perfect for:

Artists and art appreciators
Art history buffs
Interior décor lovers
Travelers and armchair travelers
Podcast listeners and blog readers
Creatives in all industries

Artists In Residence

Gone are the days of the classic French manicure—today it's all about nail art. In Nails, Nails, Nails!, Los Angeles-based stylist Madeline Poole presents 25 nail art projects in a range of fabulous looks: leopard print, plaid, stripes, stained glass, lace, glitter, and more! For budding fashionistas and beauty experts alike, this super-fun book presents professional nail-art techniques and all the important tools, plus simple instructions, step-by-step photos, and fabulous shots of the finished nails make it easy for readers to replicate the designs. Packed with inspiration, Nails, Nails, Nails! holds the secrets to dazzling nails that will make heads turn.

Nails, Nails, Nails!

Encouraged by more than 180,000 copies of Smoothies sold, the best-selling authors of Smoothies, Wraps, and Cocktail Food are back to bring the blender into the new millennium. These days, smoothie lovers want more than just fruit-filled refreshment, they want great nutrition along with great taste. Super Smoothies offers 50 energy-enhancing, health-boosting recipes. Whether you're looking for a potassium-charged post workout drink, a flu-fighting immune system booster, or a kid-friendly breakfast on the go, Super Smoothies has a delicious, nutrition-packed smoothie for every lifestyle. With its eye-catching design and luscious full-color photography, Super Smoothies will turn any kitchen into a fabulous juice bar.

Super Smoothies

From the creative duo behind the bestselling Me Without You and Happiness Is... comes How to Be a Cat, a lighthearted illustrated guide to living life as a feline. Distinctive artwork and quirky captions confirm what we already know: cats actually rule the household. Ranging from simple truisms ("Look cute enough to attract cuddles") to perceptive observations ("Consider life a never-ending belly rub"), this charming book is a must-have gift for anyone who shares their life with a feline friend (or vice versa).

How To Be A Cat

An inspiration for a generation of chefs, James Beard set the standard through his cooking, teaching, consulting, writing, and media appearances. In honor of Beardâs unrivaled legacy as the father of the gourmet movement, the James Beard Foundation established the annual James Beard Awards, which recognize excellence in food, beverage, and other culinary industries. As the James Beard Foundation celebrates their 25th anniversary, this lush volume compiles the recipients of the prestigious Outstanding Chef Award, featuring a profile of each winner, along with sumptuous recipes and stunning photography. From Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio, discover the culinary philosophy and passion behind each prizewinnerâs path to the kitchen, all contained in a beautiful collectorâs piece.

The James Beard Foundation's Best Of The Best

Meditation has gained widespread popularity as an effective tool for living peacefully and mindfully in the moment. But what is it exactly, and how does it work? Invitation to Meditation provides simple answers in a beginner-friendly format that weaves the experience of meditation directly into the reading—proving just how easy and enjoyable it can be. The artfully-designed package features a jacket embellished with gold foil and a spaciously laid-out interior with light illustrations that evoke calm and serenity; while the text presents timeless wisdom that is perfectly suited to modern life. As accessible as it is deeply resonant, Invitation to Meditation is for fans of meditation and newcomers alike, and makes a meaningful gift for anyone interested in exploring the present moment.

Invitation To Meditation

World-renowned artist, TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time 's 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar. In 2018, JR brought his mobile photo studio to New York City. Over one thousand New Yorkers posed for the camera and told their stories, and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural—a portrait of the city—for the Brooklyn Museum. JR: The Chronicles of New York City features both the final mural and every individual photo, as well as a selection of compelling stories and a behind-the-scenes look at how this incredible work was made. 
- The Chronicles series aims to capture the essence of iconic cities in words and images 
- Includes a removable poster that showcases the entire mural 
- Features essays by Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation and Anne Pasternak of the Brooklyn Museum, as well as an artist’s statement The groundbreaking artist first began his Chronicles series in a suburb of his native Paris and expanded upon the project in San Francisco and New York. For JR's legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in New York, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.

Jr: The Chronicles Of New York City

From the sex experts at Cosmopolitan comes this No. 1 handbook for perking up your sex life. The package is sexy, alluring yet discreet—red embossing on a foil-stamped pink cover—a real go-to for the bedside table. Within, sensual illustrations and detailed descriptions provide inspiration and graphic instruction for 101 positions. Red-hot topics and tips, lusty challenges, and other arousing extras round out this package. Here's a gift that's perfect for a valentine or bachelorette, or for self-purchase by the curious.

Cosmo's Sexy Sutra

This elegant journal adds a creative dimension to any wellness program, whether fitness based or rooted in spirituality. Journalers can track well-being by recording meaningful musings and health-minded observations. Daily entries are small but profound motivations to stay committed, and the five year format will enable users to observe growth and positive change over the course of time.

Living Well One Line A Day

The most famous dish of the hottest cuisine in town right now, paella is as flavorful as it is festive. Longtime Barcelona resident and Spanish food expert Jeff Koehler fills us in on this cherished rice dish, from its origins to just what it takes to make the perfect one (even without an authentic paella pan). Thirty recipes range from the original paella valenciana, studded with chicken and rabbit, to his mother-in-law's Saturday shellfish special, to sumptuous vegetarian variations, to surprising soups and sweet takes. Stunning scenic photographs, shots of the finished dishes, plus a source list of unusual ingredients and special equipment round out this gorgeous homage to one of Spain's national culinary treasures.

La Paella

This new offering in the hit Spark series is a gift that's good for the soul. Inside this eye-catching matchbox are 50 kraft sticks in the shape of oversize matches, each printed with a prompt for graceful living, practicing gratitude, and acting with love. A unique way to lift the spirit in a pick-me-up package, this box of inspiration is the gift of feeling blessed. 
- A FUN, UNIQUE WAY TO LIGHT A SPARK: This foil-covered box slides open to reveal 50 kraft faux matchsticks and makes a beautiful addition to the nightstand or desk. Simply draw a stick and try a prompt daily, weekly, or anytime you could use a little boost. 
- CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL GROWTH: These prompts encourage connecting with your beliefs and appreciating blessings. They are a lovely complement to an existing spiritual practice, meditation, or self-reflection ritual. 
- A GREAT GIFT: Sparkling with foil, this box looks like a prewrapped present and makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift for anyone who enjoys reflecting on the important things in life. 
- SAMPLE PROMPTS: 
- Send loving thoughts to others. 
- Do one thing today that helps someone else. 
- Take time to reflect on everyday miracles. 
- Set an intention in the morning to make each day a good one. Perfect for: 
- Spiritual or self-reflective men and women 
- People seeking Mother's Day gifts 
- People seeking gifts for spiritual or religious friends 
- People seeing stocking stuffers or New-Year-New-You gifts

Spark Grace

The best dads are like the best coaches: they motivate, support, mentor, encourage, and guide. In this perfect-for-gifting book, parenting expert and author of Dad's Playbook (almost 100,000 copies sold) Tom Limbert gathers inspiration from some of the biggest names in sports about the lessons they learned from their dads in order to triumph and thrive. Reflections from the likes of Stephen Curry, Natalie Coughlin, Tom Brady, and others are gathered into chapters about values that are powerful on and off the field, such as discipline, enthusiasm, and commitment. Packaged as a handsome hardcover, this motivating and entertaining book is the perfect way to show any father or father-to-be that they are the world's Most Valuable Dad.

Most Valuable Dad

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Incarcerated for more than twenty-seven years, Nelson Mandela's enduring faith and rise to leadership remains an inspiration to all. With stories from his closest colleagues paired with his own words, this book explores the many challenges Mandela faced and the guiding principles that enabled him to lead a country away from violence to peace and democracy.

Anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela devoted his life to ensuring liberation, equality, and justice for the people of South Africa
A moving and prescient reminder of the power of persistence, conviction, and forgiveness
The landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope

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

Mandela's legacy encourages every reader to find and nurture the leader within
Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries
Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and Conversations with Myself by Nelson Mandela with a foreword by Barack Obama

I Know This To Be True: Nelson Mandela

Inspired by the international bestseller Vader’s™ Little Princess, this full-color flexi-journal features Jeffrey Brown’s hilarious artwork illustrating the ups and downs of being a father and a Sith Lord in a galaxy far, far away.

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Vader's Little Princess Flexi Journal

Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are uniquely experienced to answer parents' many questions and share insight and guidance on both emotional and practical topics. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read.

This Is A Book For Parents Of Gay Kids

This addition to the One Line a Day line offers families a journal to fill out together and record their precious memories for three years. Now families have a way to capture and keep their fondest and funniest memories with this journal, part of the bestselling One Line a Day series (over 2 million copies sold). With enough space for three years' worth of short, daily entries, this book is the perfect way to record the events that happen as your little ones grow up. Fill the journal out as a family and let everyone take their turn writing about how your household spends time together. Once the journal is filled with memories of this wonderful time, you'll have the perfect memento to turn to for rushes of nostalgia for years to come. This sweet journal features a playful cover, a ribbon marker, and gilded page edges that make it an object of beauty as well as a diary. It's a perfect keepsake gift and a chic coffee table companion for the family room.

A PERFECT BONDING ACTIVITY: Capture memories and kick start conversations about your day. This journal is a great way to begin the day or reflect before bedtime.
JUST THE RIGHT GIFT: A great baby shower or new parent gift, holiday present, or an add-on gift to a larger purchase.
SIMPLE AND QUICK TO USE: Just jot down a short note for each day.
FOR EVERY FAMILY: A fun way to re-envision the "what did you do today?" question, Family One Line a Day will appeal to those looking to start a journaling habit and seasoned journalers alike.
MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME: Journal day by day and create a keepsake diary that will remind you of busy years that go by too soon and be a treasure for years to come.
EVERYONE CAN DO IT: Wider lines than our traditional five-year One Line a Day journal allow small hands to help with the writing.

Family One Line A Day

In this fast-paced, family-friendly word game, one player must quickly describe a mystery word for their teammates without using any of the related terms listed on the card. The team that guesses the most words in the allotted time wins!

After Dinner Amusements: Name That Word!

This charming memento offers endless imaginative ways to capturing everything to do with "I do!" Stash mementos in little envelopes, collect photos of family and friends, stow away notes and wishes for future anniversaries, and record memories both big and small. Decorated with foil and a handsome fabric spine, as well as whimsical illustrations throughout, this keepsake is the perfect way to commemorate a couple's treasured wedding memories.

Le Petit Wedding Book

For those who are barking mad about dogs, this 54 playing card deck features beautiful hand illustrated images of man's best friend packaged in a paw-some illustrated tin.

Dog Lover's Playing Cards

An inspiring addition to any décor, these ready-to-frame prints showcase charming artwork bearing messages of hope and encouragement, selected from the beloved book Everything is Going to Be OK.

Everything Is Going To Be Ok: 10 Prints

Goodbye, caterers. So long, wedding coordinators. Here is the bride's guide to thinking outside that robin's egg bluewedding-industry box. In this, the only comprehensive do-it-yourself wedding book, youll find everything you need to pulloff a personalized celebration. No cookie-cutter weddings here! With how-to info on flowers, invites, food, the ceremony,and more, The DIY Wedding makes it easy to spend less and create an event that is entirely original. Inspiring ideas,countless resources, budgeting tips, contract templates, plus start-to-finish projects ease the planning pressure.

The Diy Wedding

Award-winning photographer Callie Shell presents an intimate portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama and the guiding principles that defined their time in the White House. While documenting the journey from the Obama's family home in Chicago to the most powerful house in the United States, Shell and the Obamas became fast friends, swapping stories about their families and sharing tips about coping with life on the road. Over 100 compelling photographs from behind the scenes, including many previously unpublished, are paired with insightful quotes from Michelle and Barack that reveal their warmth, compassion, and unending commitment to service. Featuring an in-depth introduction by Shell and notes drawn from the diaries she kept during her time with the Obamas, this is an affecting, deeply personal insight into an extraordinary couple who energized and empowered millions of people around the world.

Hope, Never Fear

This collection of highly creative and incredibly moving visual stories from 25 contemporary photographers has been thoughtfully curated by Alice Yoo and Eugene Kim, founders of the leading art and culture blog My Modern Met. These photo essays capture magnificent displays of ordinary people—parents and children, husbands and wives, grandparents, friends, siblings, and pet owners—doing extraordinary things for love. From Batkid's mission to save San Francisco, to the husband who wore a pink tutu all over the country to bring his sick wife joy, to a collection of portraits of people "happy at 100," these heartwarming photographs will inspire boundless faith in humanity.

For Love

Photographer Alyson Fox approached 125 women, most of whom had never before had their portrait taken, and asked them to pose for her with one condition: each must wear Revlon's Certainly Red lipstick. The resulting photographs lovingly capture each woman's individual beauty and passion. At once a thought-provoking examination of female identity and a visual pleasure, A Shade of Red explores how women sometimes reveal their true selves by "putting a face on" for the camera.

A Shade Of Red

This set of 200 wall decals is loaded with illustrated letters created by a master of hand-drawn typography (and the author of Hand Job). An incredible value, the peel-and-stick decals are removable from most surfaces, repositionable, and can be mixed and matched to make a statement in any room or for any occasion.

Type: Wall Decals By Mike Perry

From the coauthor of the smash success Art of Modern Rock comes its impish sibling, a compact volume ofdynamic rock posters. Filled with classic hits from the original volume plus loads of new material, Art of Modern Rock Mini #1: AZ is reformatted into a witty, giftable alphabet-book package. From "Anarchy" to "Zombie," all the key poster tropes and genres are covered. Designed for rock fans, art and design aficionados, and poster collectors alike, this mini spin-off is perfectly poised to reach legions of young (and young at heart) fans and new enthusiasts for the most enduring visual artifact and collectible of current musicthe rock poster.

Art Of Modern Rock Mini #1

From stocking the nursery to tracking doctor appointments, expectant mothers have plenty to do before their little one arrives. This tote-able and thoroughly practical planner features a series of guided lists organized by trimester to ensure that mommy makes the most of her nine special months.
Includes:

A fold-out masterlist
Guided packing & to-do lists
Appointment trackers
Helpful sidebars
Sticky tags for earmarking lists-in-progress
Handy storage pocket

Pregnancy To-do's

Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood, so to speak. After the Affair of the Clockwork Scarab, Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes are eager to help Princess Alix with a new case. Seventeen-year-old Willa Aston is obsessed with spiritual mediums, convinced she is speaking with her mother from beyond the grave. What seems like a case of spiritualist fraud quickly devolves into something far more menacing: someone is trying to make Willa appear lunatic using an innocent-looking spiritglass to control her. The list of clues piles up: an unexpected murder, a gang of pickpockets, and the return of vampires to London. But are these events connected? As Uncle Sherlock would say, there are no coincidences. It will take all of Mina's wit and Evaline's muscle to keep London's sinister underground at bay.

The Spiritglass Charade – Paperback

With its ambitious, seemingly paradoxical premise, Seeing Beyond Sight is a book of photographs taken by teenagers with limited or no sight. Seeing Beyond Sight documentshow educator Tony Deifell taught his blind students to take pictures as an innovative, multi-sensory means of self-expression. Their intuitive images are surprising and often beautiful. Complementing the photographs are the students' own words explaining what the process and images mean to them. Seeing Beyond Sight is a rare book of visual art and an educational resource that speaks with inspirational power, not only to the visually impaired community, but to anyone who has ever considered what it means to see.

Seeing Beyond Sight

Musical Mathematics is the definitive tome for the adventurous musician. Integrating mathematics, music history, and hands-on experience, this volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the tunings and scales of acoustic instruments from around the world. Author, composer, and builder Cris Forster illuminates the mathematical principles of acoustic music, offering practical information and new discoveries about both traditional and innovative instruments. With this knowledge readers can improve, or begin to build, their own instruments inspired by Forster's creations shown in 16 color plates. For those ready to step outside musical conventions and those whose curiosity about the science of sound is never satisfied, Musical Mathematics is the map to a new musical world.

Musical Mathematics Hc

Nine-foot giants were once thought to stalk the Patagonian landscape. The Island of California was known to drift off the coast of North America. The Mountains of Kong were believed to stretch across the continent of Africa. The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It’s a world of ghost islands, imagined mountain ranges, mythical civilizations, ship-wrecking beasts, and other fictitious features introduced on maps and atlases even up to the present day through mistakes, misunderstanding, fantasies, and outright lies. This richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful real histories behind a striking range of antique maps that are all in some ways a little too good to be true. Author Edward Brooke-Hitching investigates the places where exploration and mythology meet, using gorgeous atlas images as springboards for tales of deranged buccaneers, seafaring monks, heroes, swindlers, and other amazing stories behind cartography’s greatest phantoms.

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