In honor of our most devoted supporters, A Little Book for Mom presents a selection of some of the most insightful words ever written or spoken about mothers and the beloved act of mothering. May it be an inspiration to and celebration of every woman who experiences the joy of motherhood.
Few things are harder to capture in words than the feeling of true friendship. But that certainly hasn't deterred people from trying. The Heart of Friendship shares what some of the most insightful writers have had to say about this inspiring subject. The sophisticated art of Mary Claire Smith illustrates this fresh new volume.
You can be sitting in the train working a puzzle but it can take you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train. It's something different, something removed from the ordinary." --Maki Kaji, The Japanese Times The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzle-smiths the ultimate book featuring a new collection of challenging conundrums. This collection offers traditional word searches, along with a popular variation called Word Roundup, which gives only clues to the words hidden within the puzzle; the actual words are for solvers to figure out.
The sisterly bond has inspired writers from the ancient Greeks to Nora and Delia Ephron. Some of the best lines ever written on sisterhood are collected in this Little Book, Between Sisters. By turns poignant, piercing, tender, and funny, the words collected here speak in a language that only sisters truly understand. These insights are illustrated with touching original art.
You can be sitting in the train working a puzzle but it can take you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train. It's something different, something removed from the ordinary." --Maki Kaji, The Japanese Times The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzle-smiths the ultimate book featuring a new collection of challenging conundrums. Sudoku X uses the familiar 9 x 9 grid, but includes an additional "X" space to solve, while Mini Sudoku offers a 6 x 6 grid that's perfect for early morning coffee or as an afternoon energizer.
Angels have always been among us. They bring hope and comfort to those in despair. They watch over us and, with a gentle guiding touch, show us the way. Of Angels collects not only some of the world's best-loved images of angels but also some of the most insightful, beautiful, and luminous writing on this lightest of subjects.
This splendid collection combines such celebrated holiday favorites as The Night Before Christmas with a selection of classic carols and poems, as well as newly written Christmas stories. Full-color illustrations. Deluxe four-color bronzed jacket.
Bad advice for good people. We’re getting older, the politicians are not getting any wiser, and the world’s going to hell in a handbasket. It’s time to panic. Now Panic and Freak Out is packed with quotations proving that keeping calm is simply not an option. A parody of the famed Keep Calm and Carry On British motivational poster, and featuring the same successful format as the best-selling Keep Calm and Carry On book, Now Panic and Freak Out is destined to be the mantra for the worriers of the world! Keep Calm and Carry On is all very well, but life just isn't that simple. It's time to panic. This clever collection features uncannily appropriate (for the times) quotes, such as: * "We experience moments absolutely free from worry. These brief respites are called panic." --Cullen Hightower * "The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work." --Robert Frost * "I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." --Mark Twain
An essential list for food lovers, this culinary catalogue features luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from soup to nuts--from all over the world.
Inspirational and just plain fun, the words of celebrities, scholars, and comedians, coupled with the insight of students young and old, reveal teaching to be among the noblest of professions. Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes is a reminder of the importance of teachers - and the tough job they have in training young minds . . . while keeping their wits about them.
No matter how many times the depths of love have been plumbed, there is still always more to be said. This humble Little Book presents a survey of some of the most memorable words ever written on love-from ancient times to modern. The sophisticated art of Mary Claire Smith illustrates this volume.
For the dearest dad in your life, A Little Book for Dad presents a selection of some of the most insightful words ever written or spoken about fathers. May these words be an inspiration to and celebration of every father and father figure in your life.
The feel of the turf underfoot. The crack of the ball against wood. Golf fans treasure every moment on the course and will cherish this homage to their sport.
This charmingly illustrated cookbook will inspire tranquility and serenity for the home cook. It features an assortment of soothing recipes, from serene "Raspberry and Pistachio Sandwich Cake" to the peaceful "Sticky Date and Orange Pudding" and tranquil tarts such as "Walnut and Fig Tart." Each recipe will include straightforward step-by-step instructions to ensure a relaxing, composed baking experience. Keep Calm and Carry On was a World War II British government poster that struck a chord in difficult times. Now we are in need of a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy once again. This cookbook will inspire a calm kitchen with its straightforward recipes and motivational quotes, mantras, and wry truths. As Marie Antoinette said - and indeed any sane person would say - "Let them eat cake.
Keep Calm and Drink Up humorously reminds you to keep a stiff upper lip and calm demeanor…as well as a bottle of your favorite drink handy. This uplifting and humorous gift book is just the right mix of one part drinking axiom and one part sage advice—stirred until well blended. "In victory, you deserve champagne; in defeat, you need it," stated Napoleon Bonaparte. Inspired by the iconic World War II poster "Keep Calm and Carry On," Keep Calm and Drink Up is a gentle riff on the classic British war campaign. The original slogan inspired a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy, but Keep Calm and Drink Up proves that in the long run, it's a stiff drink and flowing spirits that really motivate the masses. Keep Calm and Drink Up features more than 100 proverbs and mantras from the likes of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Rumi, Dave Barry, and Garrison Keillor, including: * "There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne." --Bette Davis * "I know the truth is in between the first and fortieth drink." --Tori Amos * "Twenty-four hours in a day, twenty-four beers in a case. Coincidence?" --Stephen Wright * "Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat." --Alex Levine
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The baby animals are everyone's favorite part of a visit to the zoo. Zoo Babies takes adorable baby animals, and combines them with our action-packed AniMotion windows, stirs in some fun, brightly-colored illustrations and a few easy-to-read words. Full of charming little critters, like baby elephants spraying water, lion cubs at play and tiny giraffes learning to stand, the "awwww!" factor in Zoo Babies is off the charts. Think of it as your very own itty bitty zoo, neatly packed and ready to take wherever you go. You'll have a roaring good time.
Puzzles get fashionable with this sophisticated book from the Puzzle Society, in an irresistable package for any female puzzle lover. The compact 4-by-6 trim size easily fits into a purse or a tote, has rounded corners, and includes elastic band closure so the pages won't get bent.
Parents and their little archaeologists can read about dinosaurs in action, from a Brachiosaurus munching on leaves to a Stegosaurus swinging his spiky tail. Five of the most recognizable dinosaurs are featured, including Velociraptor, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. No scary creatures roam these pages, though—each and every one is certified preschooler-friendly. Designed especially with a pint-sized crowd in mind, Dinosaurs is packed with adventures of prehistoric proportions.
Celebrate the once-in-more-than-a-lifetime hybrid holiday with this wonderful mash-up collection of recipes, cartoons, trivia, history, and activities for each of the eight days! Happy Thanksgivukkah provides everything you need to get you into the holiday spirit, including recipes by award-winning chefs such as John Besh, John Currence, and Maida Heatter, and hilarious cartoons from Garfield, Foxtrot, and others. Who knows? You might even start a new family tradition. Thanks to the vagaries of the Jewish (lunar) calendar and the Gregorian (sun) calendar, in 2013 the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving Day—an event that won’t happen again for almost 80,000 years! Why not combine the two holidays into one joyous feast? Happy Thanksgivukkah is the perfect guide to the new hybrid celebration, with double the holiday fun for everyone.
Say hooray for Bugs, an early reader picture book perfectly suited to introduce insects to little readers! Packed with bright, cheerful illustrations, this cute collection of not-so-creepy crawlies is sure to show kids that common insects are anything but scary. From dancing butterflies to munching caterpillars, these little characters will worm their way into the hearts of preschoolers and parents alike.
Comically satirical, this book pricks and nicks the customs, mores, and traditions of French culture that makes the French, well, the French (not to mention easy to mock). If you find the je ne sais quoi of the French elusive, it's right here... along with a lot of other phrases they use merely to annoy the rest of us.
Beep, Beep! Watch as monster trucks romp over hapless cars, fire engines perform daring rescues, and dump trucks drop tons of dirt in Trucks, a high-octane adventure for the preschool crowd. It's sure to keep little truckers entertained over the long haul.
In honor of our most devoted supporters, A Little Book for Mom presents a selection of some of the most insightful words ever written or spoken about mothers and the beloved act of mothering. May it be an inspiration to and celebration of every woman who experiences the joy of motherhood.
In Hop, Pop, and Play, spring has most definitely sprung. Flowers are blooming, piglets are squirming, and lambs are frolicking at play. Perfect for inquisitive toddlers, Hop, Pop, and Play introduces youngsters to a farm-full of cuddly baby critters. From bunnies hopping through a meadow to ducklings splashing in a cattail-lined pond, Hop, Pop, and Play's AniMotion windows bring each baby animal to life with the mere flip of a page. The book features rich, full-color illustration throughout with an AniMotion window appearing on each spread. Take a flying leap into spring with Hop, Pop, and Play.
Grandmothers have a knack for making their grandchildren feel truly special. A Little Book for Grandmothers presents a collection of some of the most insightful and thoughtful words ever written about these amazing women. With this book we give back some of the unconditional love that grandmothers give to us.
This gift book is perfect for a new generation of grandfathers who identify more with peace, love, and rock 'n' roll than with shake, rattle, and roll.
Forbidden fruit creates many jams." Under the same management for more than 2,000 years." Speak well of your enemies-you made them." More The Little Book of Church Signs The church road sign has often served as the community's moral compass-offering direction and pearls of wisdom as commuters travel to and fro in the daily hustle and bustle of life. Amusing and inspiring, the more than 125 passages within this little book can be thought of as "mini-roadside sermons" for our on-the-go times.
For the dearest dad in your life, A Little Book for Dad presents a selection of some of the most insightful words ever written or spoken about fathers. May these words be an inspiration to and celebration of every father and father figure in your life.
Think of this book as a color boost for the blonde soul. It's Not Easy Being Blonde is the witty comeback to all the lame "dumb blonde" jokes in circulation, proving that while blondes may not always have more fun, they do have a good sense of humor.
Love can truly make you feel out of this world. This delightful book, packed with heartfelt quotations from romantics old and new, is the perfect way to say, I love you to the moon and back.
Forbidden fruit creates many jams." Under the same management for more than 2,000 years." Speak well of your enemies-you made them." More The Little Book of Church Signs The church road sign has often served as the community's moral compass-offering direction and pearls of wisdom as commuters travel to and fro in the daily hustle and bustle of life. Amusing and inspiring, the more than 125 passages within this little book can be thought of as "mini-roadside sermons" for our on-the-go times.
Women make up more than 50 percent of the population, and the group of women 50 and older grows larger every day. Inspired by the number-one New York Times best-seller The Red Hat Society, this book features classic words of wisdom for women.
In times of trouble and times of joy, the importance of prayer cannot be overstated; whether to ask for guidance in our own lives, as an appeal for help, or simply to give thanks. This inspirational little book is packed with quotations and prayers to help you keep calm on every step of life's journey.
In our current state of economic misery and political distrust, surely there is a limit to just how much keeping calm and carrying on one might be expected to undertake. You may very well find that getting frustrated and enraged might be the only way to get things changed around here. To help you achieve a new state of mild motivation, Screw Calm and Get Angry brings together several centuries of embattled and embittered epithets. It would seem that across the world and across the centuries, there is plenty of evidence to suggest you're not alone in bemoaning the way the odds are stacked: * On Politics: "The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly,' meaning 'many,' and the word 'ticks,' meaning 'blood sucking parasites.'" --Larry Hardiman * On Work: "By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day." --Robert Frost * On Money: "The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any." --Katherine Whitehorn * On Business: "Nothing is illegal if a hundred businessmen decide to do it, and that's true anywhere in the world." --Andrew Young * On War: "You can't say civilization don't advance...for in every war they kill you a new way." --Will Rogers * On Life: "If you wake up and you're not in pain, you know you're dead." --Russian proverb A parody of the famed Keep Calm and Carry On British motivational poster, and featuring the same successful format as our best-selling Keep Calm and Carry On book, Screw Calm and Get Angry is destined to be the motivational mantra for the realists of the world!
Whoa! The world can be tough sometimes. That's why it's important to pamper yourself once in a while. It's easy with this kit that features a booklet of self-indulgements, a whimsical boa, and red hat charm to remind you to take some time out for yourself. It's just the right gift for any stressed out, harried, or even happily married friend.
Falling in love is like finding the yin to your yang, the butter on your biscuit, the flame to your candle. This little book is packed with romantic, funny, and charming ways to tell the one you love just how much they mean to you.
This gift book is perfect for a new generation of grandfathers who identify more with peace, love, and rock 'n' roll than with shake, rattle, and roll.
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