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Pep Talks for Writers
52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage...
by Lauren Friedman
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
On the heels of the breakout hit 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf comes a celebration of a timeless and universally beloved fabric: denim! 50 Ways to Wear Denim is an illustrated guide to styling denim in 50 different looks. Each one spotlights an iconic denim garment (think denim shirts and skirts, jeans...
by Neil Zawacki
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2012
All those aspiring ne'er-do-wells who cackled all the way to the cash register with the best-selling How to Be a Villain are ready to embrace the finer points of the evil life with The Villain's Guide to Better Living. Within lie the answers to such trying questions as: Home dcor—Gothic? Apocalyptic?...
Letters of Note: Volume 2
An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2016
From the editor of the New York Times bestseller and instant classic Letters of Note, comes this companion ebook of more than 125 captivating letters. Each turn of the page brings delight and discovery in a collection of correspondence that spans centuries and place, written by the famous, the not-so-famous,...
Moishe's Miracle
A Hanukkah Story
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Kind-hearted Moishe is given a magical frying pan that will produce all the latkes you could wish for—latkes by the dozen, latkes by the hundreds—but only Moishe must use it. Alas, his short-tempered wife, Baila, does not heed the warning.
Night Vision
The Art of Urban Exploration
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
A booming subculture is on the rise: dubbed Urban Exploration, it involves sneaking into abandoned or off-limits factories, aviation "boneyards," decommissioned bases, and other derelict features of the military/industrial landscape. Troy Paiva is a foremost photographer of the UrbEx (as...
Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition
A Compendium of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishes from Eras Past
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2013
Too often, when struggling to find just the right turn of phrase, exclamation of joy, or witty barb, it's easy to forget that history is positively brimming with rich words deserving of rejuvenation. Lesley M. M. Blume gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating...
Jack Kennedy
The Illustrated Life of a President
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Until his inspiring life was tragically cut short, John F. Kennedy commanded the world's attention—today, his legacy is still very much alive. This rich visual biography tells an unusual personal story by collecting rare memorabilia, everything from doodles and diary entries to drafts of major addresses....
Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler
A Zen Guide for New Dads
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds...
Smitten
The Way of the Brilliant Flirt
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2013
Finally, an empowering dating guide for every woman who wants to have fun, express her opinions, and keep it real. No cheap tricks, no behavior changes, no nonsense. In Smitten, Ariel Kiley and Simone Kornfeld show women how to let their unique selves shine so they can become blissfully enlightened...
by Mark Edward Harris
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
All but closed to outside visitors and influence, its public posture guarded and combative, we see almost nothing from inside North Korea. Award-winning photographer Mark Edward Harris has had rare access to this reclusive country, traveling within its borders as well as documenting life along its...
How to Win at Everything
Even Things You Can't or Shouldn't Try to Win At
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
Nobody wants to be a loser. With this revolutionary new handbook, readers will learn how to win at literally everything*—even things that aren't contests, and that you can't or shouldn't try to win at, such as dreaming, apologizing, and talking on the phone with your mom. Crucial illustrated advice...
by David Borgenicht, Ben H. Winters
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Escape a stalled subway car or a swarm of pigeons; stop a runaway hot dog cart; defeat cockroaches—what every native and visitor needs to survive in the Big Apple.
A Kiss Before You Go
An Illustrated Memoir of Love and Loss
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2016
After the loss of his wife in a tragic accident, beloved artist Danny Gregory chronicled his grief in the medium he knows best—the pages of his illustrated journals. This intimate reproduction of his journal is a stirring visual memoir of Gregory's journey towards recovery. Uniquely sincere, and...