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Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge
Sheila Weller · Sarah Crichton Books
Pages: 416
Format: Book
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A remarkably candid biography of the remarkably candid -- and brilliant -- Carrie Fisher.
Weller traces Fisher's life from her Hollywood royalty roots to her untimely and shattering death after Christmas 2016. Her mother was the spunky and adorable Debbie Reynolds;... |
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The Little Book of Big Lies: A Journey into Inner Fitness
Tina Lifford · Amistad
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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An inspiring and illuminating guide to true self care, from the sage teacher and breakout star of the critically acclaimed drama, Queen Sugar, from Executive Producers Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay for OWN. Featured on Essence Magazine's Culture List
In all your years of schooling,... |
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The Universe
Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 608
Format: Hardcover
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Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world's first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary... |
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The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire
Francesca Cartier Brickell · Ballantine Books
Pages: 688
Format: Hardcover
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The captivating story of the family behind Cartier, and the three brothers who turned their grandfather's humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon--as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives.
The Cartiers is the revealing... |
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The History of the World in Fifty Dogs
Mackenzi Lee · Abrams Image
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
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An illustrated collection of stories about dogs that knew how to sit, stay, and witness history
Most dog lovers know Fido and Laika, but how about Martha, Paul McCartney's Old English Sheepdog? Or Peritas, Alexander the Great's trusted canine companion? As long as there have... |
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Basketball Now!: The Stars and Stories of the NBA
Adam Segal · Firefly Books
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
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The greatest players in the NBA... NOW! Like Hockey Now! and Football Now!, Basketball Now! has earned its place as an anticipated release, giving fans the inside stories about their favorite superstars. This third edition is packed with 130 action... |
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Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale
Adam Minter · Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of Junkyard Planet, a journey into the surprising afterlives of our former possessions. Downsizing. Decluttering. A parent's death. Sooner or later, all of us are faced with things we no longer need or want. But when we drop our old clothes and other items... |
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Worn on This Day: The Clothes That Made History
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell · Running Press Adult
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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This stunning visual guide is a journey of discovery through fashion's fascinating history, one day at a time.
Beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, Worn On This Day looks at garments worn on monumental occasions across centuries, offering capsule fashion histories of everything... |
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The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care: From A to Z
Anna Borges · The Experiment
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Some days you need a pick-me-up, some days you need a life preserver.
"For most of us," writes Anna Borges, "self-care is a wide spectrum of decisions and actions that soothe and fortify us against all the shit we deal with." You may already practice some form... |
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The Season: A Social History of the Debutante
Kristen Richardson · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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In this enthralling history of the debutante ritual, Kristen Richardson sheds new light on contemporary ideas about women and marriage. Kristen Richardson, from a family of debutantes, chose not to debut. But as her curiosity drove her to research this enduring custom, she learned... |
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Dreams: Unlock Inner Wisdom, Discover Meaning, and Refocus your Life
Rosie March-Smith · DK
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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Explore the psychological function and meaning of dreams, and unlock their power for self-improvement.
Have you ever dreamt you were being chased? Or that your teeth were falling out? Does fire, water or lost love recur in your dreams? With expert advice and guidance, find out how to decode... |
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The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less
Tonya Dalton · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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Productivity expert and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Tonya Dalton challenges women to rethink "busy" and intentionally live with a mindset of abundance Overwhelmed. Too many women are swamped and exhausted by all they strive to do, ending most days feeling unsatisfied... |
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Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen
Brad Warner · New World Library
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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The night Brad Warner learns that his childhood friend Marky has died, Warner is about to speak to a group of Zen students in Hamburg, Germany. It's the last thing he feels like doing. What he wants to do instead is tell his friend everything he never said, to explain Zen and what he does... |
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Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity
Felicia Day · Gallery Books
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
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An instant New York Times bestseller
In Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.
Including... |
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Pin Pals: 40 Patchwork Pinnies, Poppets, and Pincushions with Pizzazz
Carrie Nelson · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
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Pretty. Playful. Pinnies! Best-selling author Carrie Nelson packs 40 adorable pinnies with personality! Pincushions are quick to stitch and so addicting--no quilter can make just one. And why make just one when they're so easy to create? Simply sew, quilt, turn, and stuff! Display them... |
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Do You Mind If I Cancel?:
Gary Janetti · Flatiron Books
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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The Instant New York Times Bestseller
"From "Family Guy" to his own Instagram account, Janetti has been behind some of his generation's greatest comedy. This book of essays is no exception."
-- The New York Times
Fans of David Sedaris,... |
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Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises
Jodie Adams Kirshner · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
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"[An] eye-opening and sometimes heartbreaking narrative...A significant work of social sciences and urban studies." -- Kirkus, Starred Review "What Broke really tells us is how systems of government, law and finance can crush even the hardiest of boot-strap... |
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Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding
Bobby Duffy · Basic Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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A leading social researcher explains why humans so consistently misunderstand the outside world
How often are women harassed? What percentage of the population are immigrants? How bad is unemployment? These questions are important, but most of us get the answers wrong. Research shows... |
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Believe It or Snot: The Definitive Field Guide to Earth's Slimy Creatures
Nick Caruso · Hachette Books
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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From the scientist duo behind the New York Times bestselling sensation Does It Fart? and their excremental follow up True or Poo?, Believe It Or Snot explores the myriad variety of slime in the animal and plant kingdoms.
Your little brother isn't the only... |
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The Hidden World of the Fox
Adele Brand · William Morrow
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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In the spirit of H is for Hawk, an intimate portrait of foxes, by a British mammal ecologist who has studied the beloved yet mysterious creatures across four continents. "Succinct, clear, sophisticated. I couldn't stop reading." - Jeff VanderMeer, bestselling author... |
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We Are Knitters: Knitspiration to Take Anywhere and Everywhere
Alberto Bravo · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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Beloved, easy-to-make patterns from the global knitting phenomenon
As the DIY trend and slow fashion movement continue to build steam, more and more audiences are seeking new crafts and hobbies as a reprieve from the busy, digitally focused world. Enter We Are Knitters: Knitspiration... |
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Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career
Cathy Heller · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Featured in the #1 spot in 2019 "Get Motivated" podcasts on Apple Podcasts * Nominated for a Webby Award for Best Business Podcast
"Heller pivots effortlessly from encouraging readers to accept "miraculous changes," find their bliss, and examine their... |
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Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice
Bob McKenzie · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
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INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
An inspiring and updated volume of stories about Canada's most beloved sport - hockey - and the everyday heroes who embody the spirit of the game and help shape its future, from the pros who compete in NHL arenas to the dreamers and fans who play on backyard... |
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The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History
Kassia St. Clair · Liveright
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
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A Sunday Times (UK) Book of the Year
Shortlisted * Society of Authors' Somerset Maugham Award
A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week The best-selling author of The Secret Lives of Color returns with this rollicking narrative of the 30,000-year history of fabric, briskly told... |
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Cookies for Everyone: 99 Deliciously Customizable Bakeshop Recipes
Mimi Council · Da Capo Lifelong Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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From soft and chewy basics to sandwich cookies, biscotti, macarons, and Florentines, easy recipes to help home bakers master the art of cookies, including tips for gluten-free, vegan, and high-altitude baking
With its "baking 101" approach, Cookies for Everyone has something... |
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Coffeehouse Knits: Knitting Patterns and Essays with Robust Flavor
Kerry Bogert · Interweave
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs!
Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're... |
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