Books

New 10th Anniversary Edition! "A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore."--Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation A complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews--including wildcrafted...

Maisy's packing her bags and setting off on a fun vacation in a story that's perfect for young children making a trip away from home. How exciting! Maisy has put her sun hat, pajamas, toothbrush, and camera into a bag, and she's off to...

"Georges Simenon was the twentieth century's Balzac. But while Balzac spares us nothing of what he's learned, Simenon's genius is the art of reduction. He can teach you how to run a restaurant in a few sentences scattered throughout a novel and how to...

M.C. Escher (1898-1972) is renowned for his ability to render the visions of his mind's eye. The visions themselves were remarkable: for Escher, the skin of the visible world was nothing more than a piece of cloth that could be cut, folded, shaped, and...

A no-mess art activity kids can do again and again at home or on the go! Like magic, scenes of playful unicorns come to colorful life when painted with the included water-filled brush! As the water dries, the color disappears and the sturdy pages...

Dave, Pat and Ben have been best friends since they were kids. They do everything together, and they all love their dear Liverpool football club. On a trip to see their favorite team in action, they have a few too many drinks before the...

Americans have fallen in love with Spanish food in recent years, and no one has done more to play matchmaker than the award-winning chef José Andrés. In this irresistible companion volume to his public television show Made in Spain, José reminds us--in the most...

Niccolò Machiavelli here. You might know me from my famous quote, "the end justifies the means" (spoiler alert: I never actually said that). But you've been missing out on some good stuff because no one offers better career, leadership, and life advice than me...

Do you ever feel like your legs are heavy, or notice varicose veins, stretch marks, cellulite, or water retention? These can all be signs of a damaged lymphatic system. While there are professional treatments available, you can also take steps to drain your lymphatic...

A foolproof guide both to lying and to detecting deception, Lying and Lie Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide will teach you how the pros can tell if and when somebody is lying. People lie all the time. Studies show that the average American lies...

The truth about what happened last summer refuses to stay buried when Skye starts receiving text messages from someone claiming to be her dead sister. A suspenseful YA thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Ravena Guron.Last summer, Skye's sister died in a...

Love, Your Trans Big Sister is the warm, funny, and deeply honest manual every trans woman, and every ally who loves one, needs.Written with heart and hard-earned wisdom, this book feels like getting a long, reassuring hug from your trans big sister who's already...

Part cultural analysis, part backstage tour, Love in the Afternoon, and Evening is a love letter to a misunderstood, often-dismissed American genre. Critics, friends, and soap obsessives Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen invite readers into a conversation that ranges from topics both serious (race,...

Show your love from sea to shining sea! In time for the 250th anniversary of the United States, this mini illustrated gift book is a perfect way to celebrate the people, places, and values of America, from cheering for those we care about to...

Two lawyers find themselves working at the same office after a steamy vacation fling on the beaches of Goa, from the author of Can't Help Faking in Love and Match Me if You Can, a slow-burn, a second-chance desi romance for fans of Nisha...

An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga! Fans of Narumi Hasegaki's other work Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art...

What if watching movies could be a spiritual discipline? For one film critic, great films became guiding lights -- an escape from fear-based religion into richer experiences of imagination, beauty, community, and faith. Growing up in a bubble of churches and Christian schools, Jeffrey...

The Nighthawks lie silent as the scion of an evil god cries out before its birth. The gaze of the abyss, the whispers of terror--are they signs of a boon or a curse? Unfathomable gray eyes are shot through with blood while Saint Selena's...

Author: Stephan PastisPublisher: Aladdin PaperbacksPublished: 03/10/2026Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.80dISBN: 9781665990288Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.6Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 551007 / Looking UpAbout the AuthorStephan Pastis is the creator of the syndicated comic strip Pearls Before...

Where should you hike next? Discover 96 spectacular hiking trails around the world and the best times to explore them in this inspiring month-by-month trip planner. Get ready for the hike of a lifetime with this ultimate guide to a year's worth of amazing...