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Seeing the faces of literature's most memorable female characters - from Anna Karenina's icy grey gaze to Scarlett O'Hara's sensual open-lipped pout - will stir up treasured memories for every reader who has been dazzled by a well-written woman. Celebrated artist Samantha Hahn brings these bookish beauties vividly to life in 50 watercolour portraits and hand-lettered quotations straight from the lips of the leading ladies. Each is, in her own way, stunning. And Hahn's pairing of art and text captures all the individuality and voice of the characters as they were originally written. With a silkscreened cloth spine and debossed cover to recall the tactile appeal of vintage tomes and uncoated pages that feel like watercolour paper, this collection will become a new classic in every nostalgic book lover's library.

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet, and his The History of Surfing offers the definitive take on the sport. Now, he has honed that book into an abridged and excerpted edition for surfers everywhere. Each spread features a micro essay and image capturing a slice of surf history, whether it's Kelly Slater, the invention of the thruster, shark attacks, or localism. Packaged in an irresistible small and chunky hardcover, A Brief History of Surfing deftly defines surf culture in an entertaining and irresistible book with wide appeal.

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has completed a totally unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. With a voice that is definitive, funny, and wholly original, The History of Surfing delivers the ultimate book for surfers everywhere.

Featuring characters and vehicles from the picture book Old MacDonald Had a Truck, these cards are a new way to play, count, and learn! Ten sturdy puzzle cards feature punch-out numbers from one to ten, accompanied by cool construction vehicles and adorable barnyard animals. This colorful, innovative set of puzzle cards encourages hands-on learning and the development of fine motor skills, perfect for toddlers ready to tackle their 1-2-3s.

A follow up to Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this time focusing on the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. As parent and child launch a canoe from the muddy shore and paddle through water lilies, they see frogs jump and painted turtles slide off logs, disappearing beneath the murky water. What's happening down there? Under the pond, leeches lurk, crayfish scuttle under rocks, nymphs build intricate shells, and microscopic animals break down fallen leaves to recharge the water with nutrients. Over the pond, fuzzy cattails sway in the breeze, and a pair of loons swim by, laughing in the dappled sunlight. An author's note discusses not only the different organisms featured, but also the truly remarkable balance of this wetland ecosystem, the way plants and animals create a chemical balance that sustains the lives of the pond.

Four notepads (and a coordinating pencil!) neatly bound within a smart-looking hardcover portfolio emblematic of PANTONE's iconic brand make keeping lists and to-dos a brilliantly colorful business.

The Golden Book of Fortune-Telling includes the best of the six top sellers in our Fortune-Telling series (Birthday, Names, Dreams, Zodiac, Love, and Color) along with new content, and turns it into a handsome giftable package filled with fun and entertaining predictions for all aspects of life. Including fortunes for everything from birthdays to love, names, dreams, and more, this book makes a lovely all-occasion gift and builds on our perennial bestselling series.

A bird arrives, alights on a tree, finds a mate, and build a nest. Soon its eggs will hatch and one brave hatchling will embark on its first flight. This deceptively simple book beautifully depicts the natural cycle of life. The first narrative title in the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series, featuring the hallmark production technique of glued on pieces dovetailing with die-cut openings, and add the bonus of removable--and movable--characters and scenery. The reader is invited to a multisensory participation in the story, from the arrival of the parent bird to the first tentative flight of the fledgling.

In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves ...and down in the dirt. Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year! Up in the garden, the world is full of greenâleaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy worldâearthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrowâpopulated by all the animals that make a garden their home.

The Card Catalog highlights the literary treasures in the Library of Congress's immense collection. Featuring more than 200 full-colour images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this is a visual celebration of the rarely-seen treasures in America's most famous library and the brilliant catalogue system that has kept it organised for hundreds of years. Ordered chronologically with engaging text that charts the history of the catalogue--from its origins 5,000 years ago to modern day card catalogs--and sprinkled with fun facts and anecdotes throughout, The Card Catalog is THE book for book lovers.

From bestselling author and international makeup mogul Bobbi Brown comes a brand-new book, awash in four-colour photography, focusing on the hottest beauty trend: holistic beauty from the inside out. Featuring wellness, nutrition, and health practices that have long been part of the Bobbi Brown beauty philosophy as well as new makeup techniques and stunning makeovers, BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a go-to manual for a healthy, lasting approach to beauty. The book is divided into two parts: Part One, 'Beauty from the Inside,' gives in-depth advice on holistic beauty practices such as nutrition, diet, sleep, fitness, and self-confidence. Lifestyle photography and contributions from popular, respected experts in various nutrition/health fields will round out the section. Chapters include: Beauty Foods (what to eat and avoid); The Power of Supplements (including, among other topics, natural remedies); Strength (workouts to build fitness and confidence); Zen Beauty (with a mindfulness focus); Confidence (including social media confidence and some inspiring celebrity stories).Part Two, 'Beauty from the Outside,' shows readers how they can use makeup and treatments to enhance their natural beauty to feel their very best. With chapters on new beauty breakthroughs (lasers, dermatological treatments), popular makeup trends (including unique takes on contouring, strobing, and highlighting), plus 15 inspiring before-and-after makeovers, this section will be filled with studio shots of real women ages 25-60. Chapters include: The Skin You're In (including, among other topics, solutions to common issues and aging); Beauty Breakthroughs (including what trendy treatments are best avoided); The Power of Makeup (including fast-techniques and confidence-building solutions); Amazing Makeovers (15 gorgeous, do-able before & afters).

For all those people who love art but don't make time for it and feel guilty as a result, ART HAPPINESS is the answer. This easy, breezy handbook is full of advice and insight to help regular people have a more rewarding and less stressful relationship with art. With tips on how to visit museums, how to talk about art at cocktail parties, and how to let art wake you up to the world around you, this little guide makes it easy for anyone to bring art into their life.

First words are everywhere you look, especially in a house! This lovely picture book catalogues a variety of household items, naming the delightful miscellany that comprises a life. The charming collections are creative and unexpected, the sweetest of visual snapshots that reinforce word recognition and understanding: In addition to the expected kitchen and garden items, there are more surprising--and smart--spreads featuring 'things where you can take a nap,' 'things that keep you warm,' and the 'things that get lost' (parents will relate). Children will revel in the delicate illustrations of things they are learning to recognise, things they are discovering every day and things they will cherish and use as they grow.

The extraordinary life of photojournalist, artist and avid adventurer Dan Eldon inspired a bestselling book, a foundation to support creative activism, and now a major feature film. Gathering together over 200 pages from Eldon's journals, this revised edition of the critically acclaimed book features a new foreword by Kweku Mandela, a new afterword by Alicia Dougherty and approximately 20 new pieces of art. It is the legacy of a young artist killed by an angry mob in Somalia just as his creative powers were beginning to be recognized by himself and others. Through these elaborately collaged and colorful pages, Eldon's journey will continue to inspire many future generations to come.

With premium-quality colour and a snazzy, sturdy and travel-ready package, these pens will add flair to any colouring book or other creative project.

Look out. Now look up. From the sky one flake falls, then another. And just like that-it's snowing. In this beautiful book from debut creator Bomi Park, a young girl wakes up to the year's first snowy day. From her initial glimpse out the window to her poignant adventures-rolling a snowman, making snow angels-the girl's quiet quests are ones all young readers will recognise. Simple, muted text and exquisite, evocative art conjure the excitement of a day spent exploring the wonder of snow-and the magic that, sometimes literally, such a day brings. As subtly joyful as a snow day itself, this book will find its home in the hearts of young adventurers everywhere.