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Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure-a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. * The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. * Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. * Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of IndiaTales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. * A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. * A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles* Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. * Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba * Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page markerFans of Celtic Tales, Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for:* Fans of fairytales, folklore, or ghost stories* Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture* People of Japanese heritage* Collectors of illustrated classics

From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is comes a celebration of the many delightful, triumphant, silly, sweet, life-changing experiences that lie ahead. A world full of wonder is waiting for you . . . the sky is the limit of what you can do!The only thing needed to begin this marvelous adventure? YOU! From far-reaching endeavors to the quieter milestones that have a magic all of their own, this gift-y picture book celebrates life's most meaningful moments, and encourages readers to reach for a sky's worth of possibilities. * A joyous all-ages book perfect for families and children celebrating everyday accomplishments* An inspiring graduation gift* Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are the creators of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Happiness Is... series. In the spirit of Yay, You!, I Knew You Could, and Oh the Places You'll Go, The Sky Is the Limit will hold a cherished place in the hearts of readers young and old. * Graduation books* Read-aloud toddler books* First baby gifts for parents

Everything She Touched recounts the incredible life of the American sculptor Ruth Asawa. This is the story of a woman who wielded imagination and hope in the face of intolerance and who transformed everything she touched into art. In this compelling biography, author Marilyn Chase brings Asawa's story to vivid life. She draws on Asawa's extensive archives and weaves together many voices-family, friends, teachers, and critics-to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist. Born in California in 1926, Ruth Asawa grew from a farmer's daughter to a celebrated sculptor. She survived adolescence in the World War II Japanese-American internment camps and attended the groundbreaking art school at Black Mountain College. Asawa then went on to develop her signature hanging-wire sculptures, create iconic urban installations, revolutionize arts education in her adopted hometown of San Francisco, fight through lupus, and defy convention to nurture a multiracial family. * A richly visual volume with over 60 reproductions of Asawa's art and archival photos of her life (including portraits shot by her friend, the celebrated photographer Imogen Cunningham) * Documents Asawa's transformative touch-most notably by turning the barbed wire of prison camps into wire sculptures of astonishing power and delicacy * Author Marilyn Chase mined Asawa's letters, diaries, sketches, and photos and conducted interviews with those who knew her to tell this inspiring story. Ruth Asawa forged an unconventional path in everything she did-whether raising a multiracial family of six children, founding a high school dedicated to the arts, or pursuing her own practice independent of the New York art market. Her beloved fountains are now San Francisco icons, and her signature hanging-wire sculptures grace the MoMA, de Young, Getty, Whitney, and many more museums and galleries across America. * Ruth Asawa's remarkable life story offers inspiration to artists, art lovers, feminists, mothers, teachers, Asian Americans, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good underdog story. * A perfect gift for those interested in Asian American culture and history * Great for those who enjoyed Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art by Mary Gabriel, Ruth Asawa: Life's Work by Tamara Schenkenberg, and Notes and Methods by Hilma af Klint

Based on the popular webcomic The Pigeon Gazette! Follow artist Jane Zei through the everyday rollercoaster of a quarter-life crisis-when high-flying optimism meets cold, hard adulthood during the journey from college to a full-time career. With favorites from viral webcomic The Pigeon Gazette, along with never-before seen comics, Success is 90% Spite is a reminder that there's nothing you can't achieve through hard work, persistence-and really wanting to prove someone else wrong. * A hilarious and high-energy collection that captures the all-too-real difficulties of life as a 20-something in a modern world * Comics follow Jane's endearingly awkward and whimsical efforts to navigate adulthood. * Covers a range of topics in both short, four-panel, and longer-form comics When life gives you lemons . . . throw those suckers back into life's stupid face and make your own success. From choosing Lord of the Rings over love, to mastering pooping etiquette in the workplace, Jane's existential adventures are told with an extra dose of narrative imagination, extended jokes on inane topics, and daydreams. * The Pigeon Gazette has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Bored Panda, and Buzzfeed * Great gift for fans of funny webcomics, internet humor, and any millennial trying to make their way in the world * Add it to the collection of books like Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection by Sarah Andersen, Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood by Mari Andrew, and It's All Absolutely Fine: Life Is Complicated So I've Drawn It Instead by Ruby Elliot

The Art of Soul presents the story behind this thrilling feature film from Pixar. This companion book features stunning artwork from the film's creation, along with character explorations, storyboards, color scripts, and much more from the creative team. * A comprehensive volume to accompany Pixar's feature film, Soul * Reveals the behind-the-scenes story of this unique film * Filled with exclusive interviews from the creative team behind it all The Art of Soul showcases concept art details that bring this epic story to life in a brand new way. * Part of the fan-favorite, collectible Art of series-books that explore production art and exclusive making-of details * A perfect gift for Pixar fans, animation and filmmaking students, film buffs, and more * Add it to the shelf with other books like The Art of Zootopia by Jessica Julius, The Art of Pixar: The Complete Color Scripts from 25 Years of Feature Films (Revised and Expanded), and Find Your Spark: A Journal of Gratitude and Self-Discovery Inspired by Disney and Pixar's Soul. Copyright (c) 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figuresfrom diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing theircompelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Throughouther legal career-spanning nearly five decades-Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been anunwavering force for progress and a leading voice for equality and justice. Witha disarming honesty, Ginsburg discusses everything from gender equality and fitness to literatureand the importance of hard work. The inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, embodies the power of persistence and integrityHere, she reflects on her many years of service to the law, as well as her family life and struggle with cancerThe landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspiredby Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson MandelaFoundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books createdto spark a new generation of leaders. Thisseries offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, andanyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. Strong, hopeful, and wise, Ginsburg's words stand as a guideline for budding feminists and freedom fighters around the worldRoyalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countriesA highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout 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 My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figuresfrom diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing theircompelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Incarceratedfor more than twenty-seven years, Nelson Mandela's enduring faith and rise toleadership remains an inspiration to all. Withstories from his closest colleagues paired with his own words, this book explores the manychallenges Mandela faced and the guiding principles that enabled him to lead acountry 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 AfricaA moving and prescient reminder of the power of persistence, conviction, and forgivenessThe landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspiredby Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson MandelaFoundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created tospark a new generation of leaders. Thisseries offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, andanyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. Mandela's legacy encourages every reader to find and nurture the leader withinRoyalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countriesA highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout 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 and Barack Obama

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. Stephen Curry is a champion basketball player celebrated for both his incredible athletics and his humble and optimistic attitude off the court. Reflecting on his childhood, family life, and unlikely career, Curry shares the principles that motivate his work, including empowerment, breaking down boundaries, and unity. * One of today's most accomplished and decorated professional athletes, Stephen Curry proves what is possible when passion meets determination* For every sports fan or burgeoning athlete, Curry offers a shining model for how to be a team player, a compassionate advocate, and an involved citizen of the world* The landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspired 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. * Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries* A highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout* 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 Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry by Marcus Thompson

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures fromdiverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compellingstories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Inthis remarkable interview, feminist icon and social justice activist GloriaSteinem shares stories from her more than fifty years working as a tirelessadvocate and award-winning journalist. Steinemlooks back on the formative lessons of her life, including how her unconventional childhoodshaped her worldview, why listening and empathy are the guiding principles inher work, and why laughter is the key to freedom. Gloria Steinem has devoted her life to challenging discrimination against womenSteinem's words are a beacon for a new generation of social activists and a call to follow your convictions with courage and graceThis landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspiredby Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson MandelaFoundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books createdto spark a new generation of leaders. Thisseries offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, andanyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countriesA highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughoutGreat 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 My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem

Beauty nutrition is the fastest rising beauty trend around the world. Eat Pretty simplifies the latest science and presents a user-friendly program for gorgeous looks, at any age. Nutrition buzzwords like antioxidants, biotin and omega-3s are explained alongside more than 100 everyday foods, each paired with their specific beauty-boosting benefits: celery for skin hydration, red peppers for sun defence, nutmeg for beauty sleep and kale for bright eyes, to name a few. Charts, lists and immediately actionable bullet points, plus 20 recipes, make for a delicious and infinitely useful package.

It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia, who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favourite creatures, droids and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett and many others as they tuck in, yawn and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humour glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike.

Press Here is the irresistible invitation offered to readers to push the yellow button on the cover of this title--and triggers a magical journey of colour, imagination, and virtual interactivity--all the more remarkable that this adventure has all occured on the flat surface of the simple, printed page.

This hands-on workbook is the ultimate tool for designers and creatives looking to tap into the trend of hand-drawn typography. Master letterer Mary-Kate McDevitt lends her expertise with tips (which pens to try, what styles are best for which applications), technical guidance (typographical terminology, stroke order) and tons of style examples to emulate from swooping scripts to distinctive drop caps. Dozens of practice sheets offer aspiring letterers plenty of space to learn and master a range of type treatments and flourishes.

Is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it. With more than 100,000 copies sold, this classic picture book is now available in a sturdy board book that little ones will love holding in their own two hands. Smart, simple and funny, it offers a hilarious choice and one readers of all ages will rejoice in making.

In this adorable new addition to the bestselling finger puppet series, watch Little Cat get spooked by a friend's silly disguise, then curl up at home with her Halloween treats. Featuring a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, Little Cat gives parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.