Books

Author Colin Salter and Scott Christianson

A thought-provoking chronological timeline of the world’s most influential books.

Many books have become classics, must-reads, or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the way we see and think?

In 100 Books that Changed the World, authors Scott Christianson and Colin Salter bring together an exceptional collection of truly ground-breaking books—from scriptures that founded religions, to scientific treatises that challenged beliefs, to novels that kick-started literary genres. This elegantly designed book, first published in 2018 but updated with an exciting new cover, offers a chronological timeline of three millennia of human thought distilled in print, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to the age of eBooks and audiobooks.

Entries include:

The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer (750 BC)
Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623)
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Mary Wollstonecraft (1792)
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845)
The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank (1947)
Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe (1958)
A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking (1988)

About The Author

Colin Salter is a prolific author of literary history. For Batsford he has written 100 Books That Changed the World, 100 Letters That Changed the World, and 100 Speeches That Roused the World. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, dog, and bicycle. Scott Christianson (1947–2017) was a prize-winning author. His books included 100 Diagrams That Changed the World and Freeing Charles: The Epic Struggle to Free a Slave on the Eve of the Civil War. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Village Voice, and Newsday.

Publish Date: September 03, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Literary Criticism - Books & Reading
Publisher: Batsford
Trim Size: 7-1/4 x 9-1/8
Pages: 224
ISBN: 978-1-84994-867-8

Description
From celebrated blogger Sarah Kieffer whose pan-banging cookie technique "broke the internet," this is a go-to baking book featuring 100 recipes for spectacular cookies, brownies, bars, and more!
Featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, The Kitchn, Cup of Jo, Food52, and The Today Show
Nominated for a 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Cookbooks

"This is a cookie gold mine! I've been waiting years for all of Sarah's cookie wisdom to transfer from her brain to my kitchen, and here it is! Sarah's recipes are reliable, approachable, and just plain crave-able. This world has reached peak cookie deliciousness thanks to Sarah."--Molly Yeh, star of Girl Meets Farm, author of Molly on the Range

Chocolatey, fruity, crispy, chewy, classic, inventive--there's a foolproof recipe for the perfect treat for everyone in this cookie cookbook, including:

Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies
Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Blood Orange Glaze
Red Wine Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Bars
Pan-Banging Ginger Molasses
S'mores Cookies
Snickerdoodles
and many more!

Organized into seven chapters and introducing innovative baking techniques, 100 Cookies features dessert recipes ranging from the Classic Chocolate Chip made three different ways to bars, brownies, and blondies that reflect a wide range of flavors and global inspiration. With gorgeous full-color photographs throughout, this is the comprehensive-yet-charming cookbook every cookie lover (or those who love to bake cookies) needs.
ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR: Sarah Kieffer is the beloved blogger behind The Vanilla Bean Blog, past winner of Saveur Reader's Choice Best Baking & Desserts Blog. She is "the one who broke the Internet with her pan-banging cookies, large, chocolate-rich, and rippled like sandbars. And this book offers plenty of bangers, with a whole chapter of crinkly treats for those who like to make some noise on the way to dessert. Baking them all could be your winter challenge."--The Boston Globe

DELICIOUS SUCCESS: With more than 150,000 copies sold, 100 Cookies is a resounding success, and the seasonal follow-up, Baking for the Holidays, is beloved by bakers nationwide.

GREAT GIFT: With anyone-can-do-it recipes, this is a perfect anytime gift (birthday, holiday, Valentine's Day, housewarming, etc.) alongside a cute apron or baking product. Package this book together with Baking for the Holidays to create an adorable set for a lucky baker in your life.

Perfect for:

Home bakers of all levels
Fans of Sarah Kieffer's blog, Instagram, and cookbooks
Owners of Dorie's Cookies, Dessert Person, Snacking Cakes, or Pastry Love
Shoppers looking for a hostess or housewarming gift for bakers and cookie lovers

Item Details
ISBN
9781452180731
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
August 25, 2020
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Pages
304
Keywords
Cooking | Courses & Dishes | Cookies; Cooking | Methods | Baking
Categories
Recipes
Cookbooks
Hardcover

The new edition of 101 Things to Do With an Air Fryer has a groovy new look to showcase all the easy-to-make 101 recipes using an air fryer in this bestselling cookbook from a series of over 3 million copies sold. Along with a new design, the book is now a concealed spiral-bound flexi paperback.

For that gorgeous golden-brown color and the perfect crisp, you need an air fryer. Donna Kelly’s 101 Things to Do With an Air Fryer is jam-packed with indulgent favorites without deep frying. From chicken wings to onion rings, these recipes bring back all the classics and add a dash of something new. Make a hearty weeknight meal with Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce or Coconut Cashew Curry Cod, add a side of Smoky Acorn Squash Rings or Garlic Parmesan Broccoli, and finish it off with Triple Berry Crisp, Churro Bites, or Blueberry Peach Cobbler. Delectable vegetarian options range from Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks to Swiss Chard and Mushroom Frittatas These recipes are a great way to enjoy fried foods, with none of the deep-fried calories, and all of the flavor.

128 pages

Jessica Smith

How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-Minute Art Drawing , of course!

Explore the pure joy of coloring pencils and markers with fifty 15-minute projects that encourage you to explore drawing in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.

With sections including Patterns, Nature, Food and Characters, you can try your hand at drawing flowers, fruit, faces and more. Plus at the end of each chapter, Jess will show you how to put all of the objects together to create a beautiful still life scene.

240 pages, Flexibound

Published March 7, 2023

Format; 240 pages, Flexibound
Published: March 7, 2023 by Quadrille
ISBN: 9781784885717 (ISBN10: 1784885711)
Language: English

How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-Minute Art Painting, of course!

Explore the pure joy of paint with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-Minute Art Painting encourages you to explore painting in a relaxing, free, and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches, and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.

Although Hannah will provide a brief introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the process and pure joy of painting.

Hardcover – June 6, 2024
by Gabby Dawnay (Author), Mona K. (Illustrator)

Ten read-aloud, stunningly illustrated five-minute stories invite young readers to explore the ocean

Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud nonfiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.

Each story ends with an information page that explains more about the topic. Kids will discover interesting facts about life cycles, migration, food chains, and much more.

Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, and illustrated with adorable characters created by Instagram star Mona K, this is a gorgeously packaged title will inform and delight the youngest ocean lovers.
10 read-aloud stories include:

The Clownfish, the Anemone, and the Big Coral Reef
The Great White Shark’s Tooth Machine
The Song of the Humpback Whale
The Time-Traveling Immortal Jellyfish
The Migration of the Magic Eel
The Shape-Shifting Octopus
A Penguin Squeeze in the Freeze
The Salty Tears of the Sea Turtle
The Darkness of the Deep-Sea Anglerfish
The Hermit Crab’s New Home

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year

"[A]n exuberant romp through evolution, like a modern-day Willy Wonka of genetic space. Gee’s grand tour enthusiastically details the narrative underlying life’s erratic and often whimsical exploration of biological form and function.” ―Adrian Woolfson,The Washington Post

In the tradition of Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson, and Simon Winchester―An entertaining and uniquely informed narration of Life's life story.

In the beginning, Earth was an inhospitably alien place―in constant chemical flux, covered with churning seas, crafting its landscape through incessant volcanic eruptions. Amid all this tumult and disaster, life began. The earliest living things were no more than membranes stretched across microscopic gaps in rocks, where boiling hot jets of mineral-rich water gushed out from cracks in the ocean floor.

Although these membranes were leaky, the environment within them became different from the raging maelstrom beyond. These havens of order slowly refined the generation of energy, using it to form membrane-bound bubbles that were mostly-faithful copies of their parents―a foamy lather of soap-bubble cells standing as tiny clenched fists, defiant against the lifeless world. Life on this planet has continued in much the same way for millennia, adapting to literally every conceivable setback that living organisms could encounter and thriving, from these humblest beginnings to the thrilling and unlikely story of ourselves.

In A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, Henry Gee zips through the last 4.6 billion years with infectious enthusiasm and intellectual rigor. Drawing on the very latest scientific understanding and writing in a clear, accessible style, he tells an enlightening tale of survival and persistence that illuminates the delicate balance within which life has always existed.

A Beginner's Guide to Astrology Written by Lisa Butterworth : Learn how the language of the stars can light up your life

Author Lisa Butterworth

A beginner’s guide to harnessing the night skies, with everything you need to know to begin practicing astrology.

The ancient art of astrology interprets the stars and planets to examine what the universe tells us. The bodies in the sky affect each of our lives, and understanding this connection can provide answers to your questions and enrich your relationships with yourself and others.
This beautifully illustrated and photographed book offers an introductory guide to the zodiac signs. Learn about what astrology is, its history and the basics, including the elements, modalities, planets, and the astrological houses. Build a foundation in understanding how different celestial bodies interact and how they influence all the parts of your life, including love, friendship, and work.

Understand your sun, moon, and rising signs, learn about how the planets and houses affect you, and find out what crystals and essential oils can give you a boost. With A Beginner’s Guide to Astrology, you can explore how the stars influence who you are while shining a light on who you can be.


About The Author

Lisa Butterworth is the West Coast editor of BUST and a founding editor of Tidal. She covers food, fashion, pop culture, women’s issues, and more for outlets including Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Time Out, and New York Magazine while basking in LA’s eternal sunshine. She has previously published 28 Days Vegan and A Beginner’s Guide to Chakras with Smith Street Books.

Publish Date: February 28, 2023

Format: Hardcover

Category: Body, Mind & Spirit - Astrology - General

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Pages: 160

Board book – October 17, 2023
by Chronicle Books (Author)

New in the Beginning Baby board book series: Join an adorable group of animal friends for a day at school that’s full of feelings! Whether they are sad or glad, shy or excited, the friends know it’s important to express their many emotions.

Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning.

A sweet and energetic cast of animal characters guides babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming.

In A Day Full of Feelings, each character learns that it’s okay to feel a certain way and that with the help of friends, everyone can express their emotions safely. A delightful picture book that encourages empathy and understanding, this feelings book makes a special gift or self-purchase for just the right moment in a child's and a parent’s life.

FEELINGS ARE UNIVERSAL: Every day is full of many feelings! Whether it’s sadness or happiness, fear or laughter, or anything in between, little ones will learn that it’s okay to express their emotions. With a friend to cheer you on, any scary bump can turn into loads of fun!

CUTE CHARACTERS: These adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant to an octopus gardener—teach toddlers concepts while promoting socialization and community.

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book in the Beginning Baby series is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby’s life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness.

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults!

Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts of babies and toddlers
Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers
Birthday, new baby, or baby shower gift
Fans of Beginning Baby books, including Active ABC; You're a Helper!; Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes; Smile, Baby!; and Welcome to Shape School!
Readers of bestselling children's books about feelings, such as The Feelings Book by Todd Parr, A Little Spot of Emotion, and In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Baby - 3 years

Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien

Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien
The first and much-anticipated book by visual artist, club creator, and nightlife impresario André Saraiva presents his wide range of works, from street art and contemporary art to graphic design, photography, and his influences on fashion and nightlife.

Street-cool visual artist-cum-nightlife guru, André Saraiva, whose life dovetails into graffiti subculture, chic jet-setting, and the fashion world, presents an autobiographical visual diary of sorts, a revealing window into the worlds he inhabits. This visual journey is an interactive and striking object itself, with either a vibrant pink cloth- or blue cloth-cover (randomly selected), Saraiva’s distinctive handwriting in foil, and seven pop-ups he designed.

Chances are that while you’ve been strolling through the streets of Paris, London, New York, or Los Angeles, you may have caught a glimpse of Saraiva’s signature graffiti of Mr. A on a random street wall. Or you may have seen him in the Banksy film, Exit Through the Gift Shop; spied him in the front rows of the Paris Fashion Week shows; or seen him at one of his many chic nightclubs. Graffiti Life is a never-before-seen look at the artist’s many spheres through which he effortlessly moves: street culture, contemporary art, graphic design, photography, fashion, and nightlife. It follows Saraiva’s art/life trajectory, and includes his Instagram-worthy tags on the streets of Paris; countless silk-screened posters; paintings and sculpture; creative collaborations with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Colette, and more.



About The Author

André Saraiva is an artist, hotelier, and entrepreneur. Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, engineer, creative director, and designer. Magda Danysz is a French art curator and art dealer. Glenn O’Brien (1947–2017) was a writer who focused largely on the subjects of art, music, and fashion. Jeffrey Deitch is an American art dealer and curator.



Publish Date: September 06, 2022

Format: Hardcover

Category: Art - Individual Artists - Monographs

Publisher: Rizzoli

Pages: 320

Amber Guinness

Art meets food in this sublime celebration of thirty years of cooking and hosting at The Arniano Painting School in Tuscany.

There are many farmhouses in Tuscany, but few are quite so magical as Arniano. It is here, in this 18th-century podere, that Amber Guinness grew up and learned to cook. And it is here that she established The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting course and immersive art and food experience.

'As I look through the recipes and think about the common thread that binds them, I realise that they all exemplify a fundamental principle of Italian home cooking. Which is that simplicity - and keeping ingredients as close to their original form as possible - leads to the most delicious and rewarding food. The beauty of Italian cooking is that it is not about fancy sauces or preparation techniques. Rather, it is about bringing out the best in what you are cooking, through patience, constant tasting and the development of flavour - sometimes using nothing but some olive oil and salt.'

Filled with recipes for classic dishes and cocktails, feast curation, seasonal menu suggestions and notes on an Italian pantry and wines, A House Party in Tuscany will transport you to the Tuscan countryside and bring the conviviality of Arniano to your table.


About the Author
Amber Guinness was born in London and grew up in Tuscany. She studied history and Italian literature at the University of Edinburgh, working as a cook in both London and Italy in her spare time. In 2014, she co-founded The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting holiday designed to breathe life back into Arniano after her father's death. These artists' retreats are centred around creativity and food, and have been featured in The New York Times, House & Garden and various other international magazines. Amber now lives in Florence. A House Party in Tuscany is her first book.

Format: Hardback
Size: 27.5 x 21.5 cm
Extent: 288 pp
Publication date: 24 March 2022
ISBN: 9781760762711

There are so many little life moments to measure—and so many creative ways to measure them!

How do you measure how long it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own how many times you laugh or cry, how many pages you turn, or how many times you ask to read it again. And measuring rainfall could mean using decibels of sound . . . or how many people you see opening umbrellas. This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. The possibilities are as limitless as the imagination!

ENCOURAGES Every kid loves to count, measure, and quantify—even when the things they’re examining seem immeasurable at first glance! This nonfiction picture book encourages kids’ natural inclinations toward scientific thinking and their boundless imaginations, modeling unique ways to measure everything from the distance covered on a road trip to the brightness of stars and more!

CELEBRATES SEEING AND This charmingly illustrated book is a celebration of what is special about every day, no matter how small those moments may seem. Measuring is one way to really take in a new experience, after all. Kids will embrace the concept and the fun!

ENGAGING This picture book’s accessible rhyme, engaging content, and spirited illustrations make it a delightful read-aloud for classroom or family enjoyment.

A SWEET GIFT A meaningful message and adorable illustrations make this a go-to gift and an ideal addition to a child's library.

Perfect
Genres
Picture Books
Mathematics
Childrens
48 pages, Hardcover

Published April 9, 2024

This edition
Format
48 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 9, 2024 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781797212159 (ISBN10: 179721215X)
ASIN
179721215X
Language
English

Catherine Örmen

Chanel is one of the world's best-known luxury brands. Yet it remains the most mysterious of all. From Paris and the rue Cambon, CHANEL is forever Gabrielle - a woman who revolutionized feminine elegance in a world then dominated by men. Uninhibited, insolent, impatient, Coco Chanel made simplicity the height of luxury. Audacious and unpredictable, the century-old brand continues to surprise through its extraordinary fashion shows, its mythical N°5, some of the most exquisite jewelry and its cutting-edge skincare products. From Coco to Karl Lagerfeld to Virginie Viard, this book reveals the fascinating story of the embodiment of French elegance around the world. Who really was Coco Chanel? How were her greatest creations born? What contribution did Karl Lagerfeld make? What trend is the new creative direction setting today? A showcase book on France's greatest luxury brand.

128 pages, Hardcover

Published November 19, 2024

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover
Published: November 19, 2024 by Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781529438239 (ISBN10: 1529438233)
Language: English

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maren Morris and former schoolteacher Karina Argow have together written their picture-book debut, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. This delightful story of one little ant's journey for independence while realizing when to ask for help, is set against the backdrop of a vast and abundant garden inhabited by some very helpful insect friends.

Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home.

A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings the delightfully written characters to life with colorful and charming illustrations.

Join Addie Ant in a vast and magical garden adventure full of insect friends, growing vegetables, blooming flowers, and the inspiring abundance of nature.



ISBN 9781797228914
Publisher Chronicle Chroma
Publication Date April 9, 2024
Binding Hardcover
Item Condition New
Illustrator Kelly Anne Dalton
Language English
Ages 3-8
Pages 40
Keywords Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.

Written by Gregor Muir and Yilmaz Dziewior

3 - 18 years

Mudpuppy's Andy Warhol Coloring Book features the iconic pop artist's greatest hits ready to be colored in and customized by young artists. Introduce well-known classics like Andy's Campbell's Soup Cans to a new generation in a creative and interactive way with this 32-page coloring book. Each page is perforated to easily tear out and display as a new work of art.
• 32 pages, 9.5 x 12.25 in. (24 x 31 cm)
• Staple-bound and perforated pages
• Soft-touch finish