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A guide to over 350 card games. It provides the rules to dozens of variations of your favorite games. With step by step instructions and simple illustrations, it is suitable for gamers.

Explores the artistic vision upon which the film of an ambitious rat was built with a concept art, including storyboards, full-colour pastels, pencil sketches, maquettes, and others. This book includes extensive quotes from the artists and production team and a foreword by director Brad Bird.

The art of Disney's upcoming computer-animated musical, Frozen (in theatres November 2013), featuring concept art from the making of the film.

Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these goddamn birds. His new book is a warning, a field guide to help you identify and stay away from the absolute worst birds ever to plague planet Earth. Featuring an all-new scientific scale devised by the author that proves how awful birds really are.

Hone your writing craft with inspiration from Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, in this handsome lined journal. Compose, jot down notes, outline your next novel, or journal alongside inspiring, motivating, and humorous quotes pulled from the work of the bestselling novelist of all time. Each quote touches on an aspect of writing, whether building a character, crafting a plot, or simply making yourself sit down and write. Thoughtful words from Christie herself, including some selected from Agatha Christie: An Autobiography, are interspersed with quotes from her wise and witty characters, drawn from favorite mysteries like Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There Were None, Death on the Nile, Nemesis, The Secret Adversary, The Pale Horse, and Hallowe'en Party. Copyright (c) 2024 Agatha Christie Limited. EXPERT ADVICE: Among the witty, tongue-in-cheek, and inspiring quotes are some gems of insight into the creative process of Agatha Christie, whose novels, short stories, and plays have been beloved by her fans for decades. WORDS FROM BELOVED CHARACTERS: Write alongside inspiration from Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Ariadne Oliver, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, the mysterious Mr. Quin, and more! ELEGANT LINED WRITING JOURNAL: This hardcover journal comes complete with a red ribbon marker, endpapers featuring a collage of classic Christie book covers, and a distinguished hardcover case decorated with gold art deco designs. The perfect gift for writers, readers, and anyone with a love of literary collectibles. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE LINE: This journal is part of a line of beautifully crafted Agatha Christie stationery products for all your writing needs. Perfect for: Agatha Christie fans Aspiring or published novelists, journalers, note-takers, and writers of all types Bibliophiles, British literature enthusiasts, and PBS Masterpiece devotees Readers of cozy mysteries, detective stories, crime series, and whodunnits Gift givers looking for stocking stuffers, birthday presents, and graduation gifts

A seriously funny book all about our brains! Award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel celebrates the many wonderful ways humans think in a comic-style nonfiction book for curious kids.

“Feels like reading a love story that doesn't quite know it's a love story yet, and a success story that doesn't know it’s made it.” —Emma Straub, New York Times–bestselling author of This Time TomorrowAward-winning, beloved children's book author and illustrator Carson Ellis makes a stunning adult debut with an illustrated memoir that evocatively captures a specific cultural moment of the early 2000s and in her journey as an artist.

Helvetica the raven lays three eggs, but when she returns to her nest Viridian the dragon has moved in--so Gumluck devises a series of contests to determine who should have custody of the eggs.

From the wildly popular @disappontingaffirmations Instagram account, here are thirty hilariously realistic affirmation postcards for a disappointing world where failure is always an option. The Disappointing Affirmations postcard set offers a funny take on the inspirational language of a culture that insists that everyone try to remain upbeat in the face of a world that's clearly not okay, and gives us permission to not be okay as well. Keep or send to someone you love who also thinks toxic positivity can go to hell.

"This stunning art book is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios' original feature film Wish"--

Gumluck, a young, naâive wizard, does his best to help the local townspeople (and a small friendly ghost) with his sometimes critical raven sidekick, Helvetica.

"Who gets to make art, and who gets to define it? For the past 40 years, San Francisco nonprofit Creativity Explored has sought to broaden the answers to these questions by providing artists with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make and share their work with the contemporary art world. Art Is Art is a powerful collection of hundreds of perspectives and pieces created in Creativity Explored's studios by this talented community of neurodiverse artists. Featuring original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more-as well as quotes from and stories about the artists-this collection invites readers to reexamine their perceptions about disability, justice, and the beauty of art"--

This collectible keepsake box of postcards features 100 beloved Disney and Pixar characters in celebration of 100 years of Disney animation. This collectible postcard box celebrates the enduring magic of Disney over the last 100 years with 100 of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters—from Mickey Mouse, Woody, and Olaf to Maleficent, Scar, and Ursula. Including final frames of the most beloved heroes, loyal sidekicks, and wicked villains throughout Disney’s animation history, these 100 high-quality, full-color collectible postcards, housed in a keepsake box, are a must-have for all Disney fans alike. Copyright © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved. STRONG, PERENNIAL BRAND: The magic of Disney appeals to fans of all ages. These notecards tap into the nostalgic affection that adult fans have for the characters and films of their youth and welcomes in new generations of young fans with beautiful visuals. A COLLECTOR’S ITEM: 2023 is Disney’s platinum anniversary! Commemorate 100 magical years of Disney films with this set of beautiful, collectible postcards designed to celebrate the rich and abundant history of Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World. HIGH-QUALITY GIFT: Housed in a high-quality and gorgeously designed package and featuring historic Disney and Pixar classics, this set is the newest addition in a line of Disney collectible postcard sets from Chronicle Books. It is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for friends, family, or anyone else looking to be inspired by the magic of Disney. For Disney fans, lovers of art and illustration, animation and concept art fans, collectors of vintage postcards, fans of "Art of" series.

Follows the adventures and mishaps of brothers Thor and Loki as they visit Midgard with their parents, Allfather Odin and the goddess Frigga.

"Known for her vibrant and powerful serigraphs, the artist Corita Kent left an equally important legacy through her teaching. In the late 1960s, she and her students at the Immaculate Heart College developed their Art Department Rules. From "Consider everything an experiment," to "Be happy whenever you can manage it," the ten deceptively simple principles capture the magic of Corita's approach to creativity, culture, and activism. The rules remain as resonant today as they were when first created by Kent and her students. In this volume, ten exciting contemporary artists have each illustrated one of the rules, while ten writers provide insights into their meanings, showing us how vital and vivid these creative guidelines continue to be in the twenty-first century"--

A creative approach to seasonal cooking, A DISH FOR ALL SEASONS presents 26 adaptable recipes, each with four seasonal variations, for a total of more than 100 accessible recipes for creative weeknight cooking.This practical cookbook flips the script on recipe books organized by season. Instead of dedicated recipes to Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—which would mean three quarters of the book goes unused for three quarters of the year—this book features 26 go-to recipes, each with four variations. Every dish includes a base recipe—such as a simple frittata, Panzanella salad, sheet pan dinner, or loaf cake—plus four adaptations based on the season. Readers will also find simple instructions and formulas for creating original dishes, giving them the tools they need to improvise based on the ingredients they have on hand. With a photograph to accompany all 100 dishes, this is a versatile, repertoire-building cookbook will be a go-to resource for home cooks looking to create delicious, healthy food all year long.SMART STRATEGY BOOK: This book teaches home cooks to cook creatively. With a base recipe, seasonal variations, and instructions for adapting the recipe using whatever ingredients are on hand, readers can choose to follow a seasonal recipe exactly, swap out an ingredient or two depending on what's available at their local market, or experiment with their own, totally original combinations.GREAT VALUE: With more than 100 go-to recipes, plus instructions and formulas that let readers experiment, this cookbook is a great value. Like DINNER'S IN THE OVEN and other weeknight books featuring lots of photography and simple recipes, the package is as appealing as the content.RECIPES WITH WIDE APPEAL: These are the kind of recipes that people actually cook on a regular basis—easy weekday staples such as oatmeal, hummus, quesadillas, sheet-pan dinners, penne pasta with meatballs—but with a seasonal twist.Perfect for:• Beginner cooks who want to master a few staple dishes• Home cooks of all skill levels looking for easy, creative weeknight recipes• Amateur chefs interested in updated basics• People who like to cook seasonally and shop at the local farmer's market

An essential part of your astrological profile, your Moon sign represents your inner world, your emotional landscape - your feelings, memories, and subconscious; your fears, needs, and desires. Organized into twelve chapters, one for each Moon sign, this guide details the characteristics and personality traits for each sign in relation to key aspects of life, including self-care, home, family, work, friendship, love, and compatibility.

From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair.Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends—Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie—through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx.The book takes its title from the wash day experience shared by Black women everywhere of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of washing, conditioning, and nourishing their hair. Each short story uses hair routines as a window into these four characters' everyday lives and how they care for each other.Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith originally kickstarted their critically acclaimed, award-winning slice of life mini comic, Wash Day, inspired by Rowser's own wash day ritual and their shared desire to see more comics featuring the daily lived experiences of young Black women. Wash Day Diaries includes an updated, full color version of this original comic—which follows Kim, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx—as the book's first chapter and expands into a graphic novel with short stories about these vibrant and relatable new characters.In expanding the story of Kim and her friends, the authors pay tribute to Black sisterhood through portraits of shared, yet deeply personal experiences of Black hair care. From self-care to spilling the tea at an hours-long salon appointment to healing family rifts, the stories are brought to life through beautifully drawn characters and different color palettes reflecting the mood in each story.At times touching, quiet, triumphant, and laugh out loud funny, the stories of Wash Day Diaries pay a loving tribute to Black joy and the resilience of Black women.

Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the time).

A science-based approach for healing ailments of both body and mind through cold-water swimming.The belief that swimming in cold water can improve one's health is hardly new. For centuries, people from all over the world have reported that immersing themselves in cold water alleviates their pain and improves their overall well-being. Even Katharine Hepburn famously claimed to treat her winter colds by swimming in the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean. But until now, the practice has been treated lightly by the scientific community, the curative effects all but dismissed by doctors seeking medicine-centered solutions for their patients' illnesses.In CHILL, expert anesthetist and researcher Dr. Mark Harper delivers long-awaited evidence that cold-water swimming can, in fact, achieve powerful, tangible health benefits. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with case studies, laboratory results, and stories from the lives of patients, Dr. Harper illuminates the ways in which cold water can impacts us physiologically and mentally, alleviating conditions like:- chronic pain- dementia- arthritis- anxiety- depression- PTSD- migrainesand moreDr. Harper guides us in safely establishing our own, customized practice of cold-water swimming in order to harness the therapeutic power of water for improved circulation, a strengthened immune system, cell regeneration, and everyday vitality. Eye-opening and actionable, and full of extraordinary discoveries about our minds, our bodies, and the healing powers of Earth's most plentiful resource, CHILL is a drug-free, no-cost, revolutionary approach to lasting wellness and rejuvenation.

A playful-yet-comprehensive cookbook with recipes for bagels, schmears, and other deli favourites.

A life-changing and fun-to-read guide to personal finance featuring a combination of practical habits, healing exercises, and mystical rituals.

Brimming with vibrant illustrations, transformative practices, and captivating facts from around the world, Power Animals is an enlightening guide to the wisdom and power of the animal realm.

Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed mini-mysteries, a follow-up to SLEUTH & SOLVE!

A modern take on Southern cooking with 100+ accessible recipes and lifestyle tips, from 2016 TOP CHEF winner and Fan Favorite Kelsey Barnard Clark.