Bøger udgivet af Weldon Owen

This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar. Perfect for explorers of all ages, and a treasure to revisit time and again. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Egypt. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of Ancient Egyptian treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall amateur Egyptologists of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

A perfect cookbook set for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. Includes paperback copies of American Girl Holiday Baking, American Girl Cookies, and American Girl Cupcakes. From tender Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes, to gorgeous Galaxy Star Cookies, to shareable Mixed Nut Brittle, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime.  A perfect cookbook set for the budding baker and American Girl fan. From tender Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes, to gorgeous Galaxy Star Cookies, to shareable Mixed Nut Brittle, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family.

Funny and engaging, deeply personal but down-to-earth, Cooking with the Firehouse Chef marries more than 100 personal recipes with the compelling story of the late fireman-chef Keith Young of the New York Fire Department. A revered firefighter, Young was also a lauded chef who won numerous television challenges, including a chicken cacciatore cookoff of an episode of "e;Throwdown with Bobby Flay"e; on the Food Network and two championship titles on "e;Chopped."e;With varied recipes that are perfect for casual gatherings, barbecues, and busy weeknights, Young's culinary repertoire features American favorites with crowd-pleasing starters like Manhattan clam chowder, garlic bread, and ceviche; flavorful lunch fare such as vegan hummus sandwiches and beef chili; hearty entrees and pastas like filet mignon, chicken marsala, and penne alla vodka; and classic desserts such as strawberry cheesecake and no-bake rice pudding. The delicious recipes are paired with stories and images from the firehouse, bringing Keith's firehouse stories and cooking prowess to life.

Avoid expensive salons and spas with this guide to making more than 150 effective, DIY cosmetics in the comfort of your own home. Forget paying big bucks at a spa, or slathering on overpriced ';mystery cream' that contains who knows what. Make your own fresh, organic, and effective spa, skincare, hair-maintenance, and cosmetics recipes at home with these 50 beautiful, tried-and-tested tutorials, brought to you by the popular DIY beauty and wellness website Hello Glow. Stephanie believes the journey to well-being can -and should!- be simple and beautiful, natural and stylish. Which is why her site is the trusted destination for organic wellness, nutrition, and skincare ideas. From masks of all flavors and for all skin types, to soothing bath oils and invigorating scrubs, and from treats for your tresses to beauty-boosting DIY cosmetics, Hello Glow has you covered. Featuring a collection of favorites from her site and all-new ideas that Stephanie has cooked up from scratch, Hello Glow readers will discover great new ways to freshen up their face, body, and hair. Enjoy recipes like Whipped Green Tea Moisturizer, Creamy Marsala Lip Gloss, Homemade Fennel Toner, Green Smoothie Detox Body Wrap, Grapefruit Cellulite Scrub, Homemade Natural Sunscreen, Rosemary-Guinness Volumizing Hair Rinse, Blackberry Mask for Your Tresses, DIY Dry Shampoo, and so many more. Start your journey to a healthier life and look with this all-inclusive guide to natural beauty!

Declutter your home into Instagram-worthy perfection with expert storage solutions, space-saving methods, and organization strategies.Say goodbye to the clutter with 365 Quick & Easy Tips: Home Organization. It's time to tackle your mess and take back every square foot of your home by applying just one, easy organization step a day in each of the 21 most common home spaces, including kitchens, offices, living rooms, guest areas, baby and kids' rooms, entryways, hallways, utility spaces, garages, closets, and pet areas. Whether you live in a tiny urban apartment or a sprawling suburban home, this book will help you fall back in love with your space. 365 Quick & Easy Tips: Home Organization walks you through all you need to store your belongings, save space, and get rid of things you no longer need. Learn to organize your pantry, keep seasonal items in designated places, and properly display keepsakes. 365 TIPS: Discover a practical, easy-to-do organizing tip for every day of the year! TWENTY-ONE ZONES: Tackle clutter by establishing 21 distinct zones in your home, such as the pantry, basement, kitchen, kids' room, and bathroom. INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with stunning and aspirational images of organized spaces that anyone can achieve. CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Checklists, detailed illustrations, and expert tips help you become and stay organized. COMPLETE YOUR SERIES COLLECTION: Take your home organization to the next level with The Complete Book of Clean and The Complete Book of Home Organizing.

Travel back in time to a world millions of years before humans to become a dinosaur spotter. Are you ready to meet the most awesome beasts of all time? Step into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule the land. This spotter’s guide gives you the essential information on what to look out for as you roam the ancient continents. There are more than 160 different dinosaurs to spot, including the latest discoveries. An A-Z fact file makes this book very easy to use. There are top tips to keep you safe, hundreds of facts and figures, and a pronunciation guide for each dinosaur.

A stunning, seasonally-driven drink recipe book featuring cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for at-home enjoyment and special occasions.With more than 100 recipes for seasonally-inspired drinks, this comprehensive drink recipe book is an invitation for home bartenders to serve up cocktails and mocktails for every occasion. In spring, try an herbaceous gin drink such as A Meadow for Eeyore or a light classic like the French 75. In summer, mix up alfresco-worthy cocktails like an Espresso Martini or Champagne Cobbler. Take advantage of the Fall harvest with Autumn-inspired libations such as the Smoky Pumpkin or Pomme d'Amour. And in winter, cozy up with Baltimore Eggnog or an Apple Hot Toddy. Also included are bar guides for glassware, mixers, garnishes, ice, and golden ratios for cocktails-as well as tips for batching drinks for crowds and serving drinks responsibly. This indispensable guide will become your go-to reference for serving up fantastic drinks, no matter the season.

The best-selling eco-friendly guides to cleaning and organizing your home, from Toni Hammersley of a Bowlful of Lemons, together in one box set.Organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious way with practical storage solutions, secret space-saving methods, and expert strategies. The Complete Book of Home Organization includes a 15-week total home organization challenge to cover every square foot, including guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, utility spaces and garages, entryways and offices, patios and decks, closets and pet areas. The Complete Book of Clean helps you establish routines, make schedules, and DIY green cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe and spotless. Tackle every mess, stain, and dust-magnet—all while being friendly to the environment and keeping toxic chemicals out of your home. Step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and handy checklists make cleaning and organizing your home, from the basement to the attic, easier than you ever thought possible.

Make history come alive with recipes for sweets & savories from the eras of favorite American Girl characters.With a repertoire of 50+ recipes inspired by the unique stories of 17 favorite American Girl characters, this beautiful cookbook invites young chefs to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing sweet and savory sharable treats. From Josefina’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies to Rebecca’s Potato Latkes, Melody’s Strawberry Icebox Pie to Luciana’s Cosmos Doughnuts—this collection of kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. 50+ RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods, from cookies to muffins to celebratory cakes, plus savory snacks like hummus with veggie dippers TREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca’s early 20th century New York Cheesecake to Blaire’s Homemade Fruit Leather LEARN COOKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting, and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self

Need a new show to binge? Want to learn behind-the-scenes insights about your favorite series? Then Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer is for you! From Mental Floss, the premier online destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the greatest television shows from the last 20 years. Filled with little-known facts and lists of must-see shows, this fascinating collection includes:   The hardest role to cast on Game of Thrones • The DEA’s involvement in Breaking Bad • The lost Black-ish episode deemed too divisive for TV • The real-life inspiration for Mad Men’s Don Draper • The identity of “Ugly Naked Guy” on Friends • When George Lucas sued Battlestar Galactica • How Curb Your Enthusiasm saved a man from the death penalty • When Doctor Who’s TARDIS went to court • The story behind Law & Order’s iconic “dun-dun” sound effect  Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer also contains many of Mental Floss’s famously fascinating lists, such as Actors Who Asked for Their Characters to Be Killed Off, The Most-Watched TV Series Finales Ever, TV Characters Who Were Inspired by Real People, Bizarre TV Crossovers, Amazing One-Season Shows, Important Moments in LGBTQ+ History on TV, and Unforgettable Television Cliff-Hangers.

Chart your progress, organize your library, and get inspired with this journal for avid readers from Mental Floss!Having trouble keeping track of the books in your life? Ever buy a book you’ve already read—or recommend one book when you meant another? The Curious Reader Journal for Book Lovers helps organize bulging bookshelves, provides space to record and rate titles, and helps you reflect on past favorites. The Mental Floss team also entertains and inspires bibliophiles with prize-winning book lists, quotes about writing and reading, and the tomes famous authors admire, along with guided entries such as: “My Favorite Books This Year,” “Titles Ideal for a Book Club,” “Literary Places I’d Like to Visit,” “Books I Loved as a Child,” “Who I’d Invite to a Literary Dinner Party,” “Books I Hate That Everyone Loves,” and “The Most Romantic Book I’ve Read.” The Curious Reader Journal for Book Lovers is a perfect gift for Goodreads addicts, book club members, librarians and teachers, and all lovers of literature.

Practice mindfulness with the American Girl historical characters in this engaging coloring and activity book that introduces calming techniques.Experience mindful concentration by coloring intricate and calming designs inspired by the worlds of the American Girl historical characters, including clothing patterns, cultural arts and crafts, and other familiar objects from their lives. With inspirational activities focused on gratitude, self-care, and personal affirmations, American Girl: Mindful Coloring and Activities embraces the world of American Girl and extends the experience of imaginative play through relaxing art techniques.  INSPIRING CHARACTERS: With patterns inspired by the lives and eras of Kit, Kaya, Addy, Julie and more, kids will engage with their favorite American Girl characters in a whole new way.      75+ COLORING PAGES: Dozens of detailed pages offer mindful coloring opportunities, along with activities that extend the experience beyond the page and into everyday life.   MINDFUL ACTIVITIES: Games and meditations throughout the book will introduce kids to relaxation techniques they can use long after they’ve finished coloring the pages.  CREATIVE EXPRESSION: A great way to express individuality through the art of coloring.  FAMILIAR FRIENDS: Learning new things is always more fun when doing it with the beloved characters in the American Girl line.

Start each day with this beautifully illustrated gift book on 365 saints in the Christian heritage. Organized by saints’ specific feast days, each page of this beautifully illustrated book provides a day’s worth of history, tradition, and inspiration from the lives and teachings of the saints in the Christian canon, from St. Apollonia to St. Zita. This illustrated book of days tells the life stories, ministry, and beatification of 365 Saints, each beautifully rendered with classic paintings and historic iconography. Designed to become a family heirloom, this reference book lists each saint’s common patronages so readers can call upon them with prayers for intercession during times of trouble, sickness, or loss. A perfect gift for Christenings, Confirmations, birthdays, and holidays.

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) was the first installment of one of the most successful and longest-running television franchises of all time. Today, Trek fans champion its writing, progressive social consciousness, and aesthetic. Designing the Final Frontier is a unique, expert look at the mid-century modern design that created and inspired that aesthetic. From Burke chairs to amorphous sculptures, from bright colors to futuristic frames, Star Trek TOS is bursting with mid-century modern furniture, art, and design elements-many of them bought directly from famous design showrooms. Together, midcentury modern design experts Dan Chavkin and Brian McGuire have created an insider's guide to the interior of original starship Enterprise and beyond, that is sure to attract Star Trek's thriving global fan base.

The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask.Are there aliens on Mars? How fast do comets fly? Why do astronauts float in space? This book answers all these questions and more! Filled with mind-boggling information on everything from dwarf planets and satellites to meteors and the Big Bang, Big Questions for Little People Space will satisfy everyone’s curiosity, however big or small.

The Mini Museum is a collection of treasures gathered from across space and time shared by tens of thousands of people in more than 120 countries. Each item in the collection is a story connected to a childhood dream of sharing all the wonders the universe has to offer while bringing all of us closer together. In this book, the Mini Museum team shares the stories of real objects that have shaped our very existence across billions of years of history. Beginning with the birth of our solar system and the very building blocks of life, you'll explore our dynamic planet, from the constant shifting of continents to dramatic and violent upheavals, which have changed the course of all life again and again. You'll visit mighty civilizations with cultures spanning millennia, as well as modern symbols of creativity and innovation, and the march of humanity as we reach toward the stars. Every item is photographed and presented in detail. There are also wild tales of adventure as the crew travels the world and prepares one of the most complex collections ever assembled.

A handy journal specially formatted for cyclists, allowing them to document, describe, and draw anything related to their day on the road. Made in a sleek, compact, durable format intended especially for cyclists, this journal provides bikers space to plan and record their rides. The latest in Weldon Owen’s outdoor journal series, the Cyclist’s Journal is built for any type of roadside thought, from bulleted lists to freeform notes, from sketches of amazing vistas and sections to log riding times. This is the most accessible, easily-personalized bike journal on the market.

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again.

Take a hike through the world’s rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colorful, peculiar, and marvelous jungle animals–without ever leaving your own bedroom!Grab your binoculars, put on your leech-proof boots, and get ready for some animal spotting! Get up close to jaguars and sloths, swim with manatees and piranhas, and watch a bird of paradise show. The imaginative narrative will make you feel like you are actually there. The stunning artwork will show you every detail. Packed with incredible illustrations, special features, fact boxes, and conservation highlights, this is the perfect gift for budding zoologists and wild explorers everywhere.

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.The Magnificent Book of Birds will take you deep into the forest, far out to sea and high into the air, to discover the amazing birds that live there. From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds through stunning illustrations. See the dazzling quetzal, the lightning-fast peregrine falcon, the gigantic ostrich, and the incredible emperor penguin.     Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the flamingo’s feathers are pink, how the frigatebird can float like a kite, and why the scarlet macaw eats clay. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and again.

This latest, officially licensed title in the engaging, best selling American Girl cookbook series continues to inspire and encourage young chefs with delicious recipes and party ideas for enjoying tea time with friends and family.American Girl Tea Party Cookbook inspires young chefs to learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes—including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more—for everyday and special occasions.  With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of 50  recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties—including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more—that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition.

Pitch a tent anywhere and enjoy the trip of a lifetime with this expert guide, from the best-selling author of The Total Outdoorsman Manual. Featuring helpful resources, definitive lists, and informative illustrations, photos, and charts, Field & Stream The Total Camping Manual is the ultimate reference companion for campers at any level, from novice day hikers to experienced backcountry adventurers. This comprehensive, officially licensed guide provides hundreds of tips and techniques for first-time campers and veteran outdoor enthusiasts alike. Created by Field & Stream and Audubon Magazine editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens, this essential manual instructs campers on topics including planning your trip, setting up camp, cooking large meals in the woods, and preparation for the inevitable unexpected circumstances. Field & Stream The Total Camping Manual is the ideal companion for backpackers, car campers, and RVers alike. 200+ EXPERT TIPS: Hundreds of tips for beginning and intermediate campers include: how to stormproof tent seams, make a sleeping bag last (practically) forever, choose the right knife, ax, headlamp and hiking boots, treat water anywhere, and find the best camping spot. FAMILY CAMPING TRICKS: Learn how to how to involve the whole family in planning, set up camp for a crowd, and cook large meals in the woods. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS: Filled with ideas for camping outside of traditional campgrounds, from private sites to beaches to urban settings and "glamping," and expert advice for securing a coveted reservation at popular national and state parks. ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES: Learn how to read the night sky, throw an ax, fish in a stream, kayak and plan a campsite "spa day." FILLED WITH PHOTOS, CHARTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS: Informative photos, colorful illustrations, and step-by-step instructions help campers visualise their camping experience and make planning easy for all ages and skill levels. EXPERT AUTHOR: T. Edward Nickens is editor-at-large for Field & Stream magazine, contributing editor for Audubon magazine and contributor to many leading travel and outdoor magazines.

A handy, portable journal designed especially for hikers, enabling them to document, describe, and draw anything related to a day in nature. Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format perfect for hiking-and complete with a storage pocket- this journal provides space to record everything about your treks. The core of the title is a logbook, with prompts to record trail names, lengths, difficulty ratings, hiking companions, weather conditions, as well as descriptions of flora, fauna, and other sights and memories. The elegantly designed bulleted journal pages are accompanied by blank pages for sketches of trails or freeform notes to capture memories from the trail. This journal is set to publish as hiking surges in popularity among all ages. The journal also includes prompts for custom lists of favorite hikes, bucket trips, and gear and equipment.

Stunning photography, cool activities, vibrant stickers, and a gigantic wall poster make learning fun!Walk on the wild side to discover the stranger side of the animal kingdom. From hairless guinea pigs and ballooning puffer fish to huge-eyed bushbabies and brain-like sponges, you’ll meet some of the most amazing creatures on Earth! Have fun completing the activity pages packed with mazes, find the differences, word searches, sticker scenes and more. And don’t forget to put the giant pull-out poster on your bedroom wall!

Stunning photography, cool activities, vibrant stickers, and a gigantic wall poster make learning fun!Take a stroll through the rainbow and meet all kinds of different animals. From red and sapphire parrots to black and white orca whales, the animal kingdom is bursting with vibrant color. Have fun completing the activity pages packed with mazes, find the differences, word searches, sticker scenes, and more. Includes bonus poster perfect for a classroom or bedroom wall!

A POPULAR WEB PARTNER: Since 2011, HowToBeADad.com has provided a humorous perspective on fatherhood, parenthood, and marriage, with a range of tips and advice, instructions, and no shortage of amusement by way of "e;My Kid Just Said..."e; "e;My Wife Just Said..."e; and many other categories, including an ever-growing list of Dad Jokes that are among the most memorable on the internet. As active promo partners, they will leverage their 1 million social followers and extensive media network. The site's success is down to its engagement and shareability of memes. Content has been shared on HuffPo, Parenting, Reddit, Yahoo, NYT, Babycenter, Funny or Die, Chicago Tribune among others. MASSIVE GENRE POPULARITY: Dad Jokes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Top Social pages dedicated to Dad Jokes boast over 100m social followers combined. PORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE: Printed in a softbound format, Dad Jokes: Hall of Shame is perfect for gift-giving: birthdays, holidays, and especially Father's Day.

A companion volume to the bestselling Grandfather's Journal, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is a fun, rewarding, and easy-to-complete journal to convey lifelong experiences and life-lessons to future generations in the family. Each copy is destined to become a much treasured legacy item.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and craft advice for their loved ones. The journal provides useful, resonant prompts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "The Top 10 things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating." The latest in Weldon Owen's line of guided journals, which have sold over 150,000 copies to date, this journal provides a beautiful home for a grandfather's wisdom. While the Grandfather's Journal is focused on recording biographical data, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is the place to capture thoughts, reflections, mediations, and life experiences in a more expansive way.

With pandemics, global recessions and protests affecting everyone's lives, now is the time to master your own food chain to ensure that your family remains healthy and nourished.The lives of everyday people are under attack daily. Fuel shortages, curfews, protests and misinformation are making everyday necessities scarce and harder to find than ever before. With The Ultimate Survival Cookbook, you can take charge of your situation and ensure that you and your family navigate whatever new challenges lie in wait for Americans everywhere.

A journal format specific to the needs of an angler, allowing them to document, describe, and draw anything related to a day gone fishing.Specially formatted for a fisher, this journal provides the space the writer needs to record anything and everything about their fishing trips, with bulleted journal pages for writing, space for sketches, or freeform notes, and other elements to guide the writer's collection of fishing memories.