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Sofra (Lebanese Arabic)
Noun (regional): gathering for eating and drinking, feast

Through traditional family-style spreads, mother-daughter duo Karima Hazim and Sivine Tabbouch present a gorgeous array of dishes, perfect for sharing, in Sofra, a love letter to Lebanon.

As Lebanese diaspora living in Sydney, Australia, Karima and Sivine guide you through typical Lebanese feasts that tell the story of the rich and diverse regions of the country and evoke feelings of home. Sofra contains a mother’s recipes for achievable, traditional, homely dishes, with everything from a tall pot of freshly rolled Warak Enab or a charcoal bbq lined with Kafta and Meat Skewers, to a deluxe Fattoush and wholesome Tabbouleh. Alongside, you’ll find a daughter’s beautiful stories of cooking, sharing and identity that have been passed down to her around the kitchen table.

This is a collection of generous and nourishing recipes that have travelled across the world – from Tripoli, Beirut, and beyond, to Sydney, Australia – and through generations. Created with love, to feed the soul and preserve heritage, the recipes are woven together with stories of belonging that celebrate history, culture and the culinary traditions that bind families together.

224 pages

Recipes for Healthy Soil and Food
Henrietta Courtauld, Bridget Elworthy

Reflecting on the link between the health of our soils and what we eat, Soil to Table is filled with ideas and wisdom about how to care for your soil and includes recipes from chef Lulu Cox

Soil is a delicate ecosystem made up of minerals, water, air, plant roots, organic matter, insects and a complex web of micro-organisms. We rely on its health for our food and our future - just as caring for the gut flora within our intestines is vital to human wellbeing, so too is caring for the microbes in the soil the essence of soil health.

Following on from their bestselling book The Land Gardeners: Cut Flowers, authors and gardeners Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld explore the full cycle of soil to table. From the microbes in the soil to the seasoning in your dishes, each plays an important role in contributing to a delicious and nutritious meal.

With recipes from chef Lulu Cox and paintings by Nancy Cadogan, Soil to Table is a celebration of the garden and an informative guide to cultivating healthy soil in order to produce glorious food.


About the Author
Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld both trained and worked as lawyers before studying garden design. Henrietta went on to work with landscape and garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith and then started her own garden design business. Bridget went on to study horticulture in London before spending three years back in her native New Zealand, where she grew peonies on the family farm, Craigmore, before moving to Wardington Manor. As The Land Gardeners, both Henrietta and Bridget now specialise in the design of
productive gardens - particularly walled gardens. They have combined forces to research soil health and its importance as the source of plant, animal, human and, ultimately, planetary health. They launched The Farm Project to make high-quality, microbially rich compost on a large scale, with the goal of empowering growers and farmers to do the same. Their book The Land Gardeners: Cut Flowers was published by Thames & Hudson in 2019.

Format: Hardback
Size: 33.0 x 25.0 cm
Extent: 256 pp
Illustrations: 120
Publication date: 4 April 2024
ISBN: 9781760762636

6.5” Tall with 2.25” Diameter
Colorful Kaleidoscope for Kids with Colorful Artwork, Ideal for Ages 3-8
Toy Made of Matte-Finish Board Material


🪐KALEIDOSCOPE FOR KIDS – Unlock the wonders of the universe with the Mudpuppy Solar System Kaleidoscope! This classic toy allows kids to look through the eyepiece and experience the magic of outer space in a whole new way. By turning the viewing tube, young explorers will be captivated by ever-changing patterns inspired by planets, comets, and spaceships. Perfect for sparking curiosity and wonder about the cosmos, this kaleidoscope is a fun and engaging addition to any child’s toy collection.
🪐COLORFUL ARTWORK – The Solar System Kaleidoscope features vibrant designs that bring outer space to life. With each turn of the viewing tube, the colorful patterns shift and transform, revealing planets, rockets, comets, and spaceships in dazzling arrangements. The bright colors and engaging imagery will immerse little ones in an imaginative journey through the galaxy, inspiring creativity and exploration. A perfect blend of art and science for curious minds!
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Discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Spain

Hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook, Monocle’s latest title turns its focus to sunny Spain in the next of its country-specific books. This practical guide will steer you from the streets of Seville to the mountains of Mallorca, introducing Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country.

Discover the sleekest beachside boltholes in the Costa Brava, the family-run restaurants plating up the tastiest tapas in Andalucía and the buzziest bars in Barcelona before getting your cultural fix in Valencia, Bilbao or Madrid. You’ll meet the Spaniards making waves in the fashion industry, visit the artisans turning out beautiful contemporary designs and hear from the chefs shaking up the country’s food scene. And of course you’ll find out the finest stretches of sand on which to lay down your towel.

For those looking to put down roots in Spain, the book also profiles the cities, towns and neighbourhoods worth investing in, the architects and designers to commission and even some interior design inspiration for your apartment or holiday home. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked weekend or planning to stay a little longer, Spain: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.

About the Author
Tyler Brûlé is Editorial director and chairman of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine’s Editor in Chief. Joe Pickard is Head of book publishing.

Format: PLC (no jacket)
Size: 25.0 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 224 pp
Publication date: 27 April 2023
ISBN: 9780500978672

A Look-and-Find Book (Look & Find Books) Board book – March 5, 2024
by Megan McKean (Author)

Spot it! World Atlas is a gorgeous and vibrant look-and-find children's atlas for kids aged 3+.

Travel around each continent and discover the icons that are special to each country. Explore Europe and spot the Eiffel Tower in France or a scrumptious pizza in Italy. Trek to Africa and spot the pyramids in Egypt. Journey to Asia and spot a bamboo-eating panda in China or the gleaming Taj Mahal in India. Cruise to Oceania and spot colorful fish swimming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Roam the wildernesses of Canada in North America and spot a moose, then navigate to South America and spot a soccer ball in Brazil.

Written and illustrated by the talented Megan McKean, children will be happily occupied, at home or on the go, searching for iconic animals, buildings, food and more, while learning interesting facts about countries around the world.​

Stephen Frailey

'Looking at Photography' is ideally positioned as a continuation of the celebrated volume 'Looking at Photographs' edited in 1973 by John Szarkowski, one of the 20th century's most influential critics and curators of photography and an accomplished photographer.

Keeping with the approach of having a photograph for each artist examined and a page of explanatory text,'Looking at Photography' chronicles the most important photographers from the mid-1970s to the present. Crossing all photographic genres, curator, lecturer and photographer. Stephen Frailey leads us through an examination of contemporary photography, honing sensibilities and developing new curiosities.

Artists featured in the volume include Tina Barney, Jeff Wall, Steven Meisel, Nan Goldin, Helmut Newton, Martin Parr, Tim Walker, and Wolfgang Tillmans. Stephen Frailey, director of the photography and video department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York from 1998 to 2018, is now its chairman emeritus. In 2012, he co-founded the graduate program in fashion photography at SVA, and is currently the director of education at Red Hook Labs in Brooklyn. His work has been exhibited in major private galleries and museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York; International Center for Photography, New York; and the National Museum of American Art, Washington, DC. His the work has been reviewed in the 'New York Times,' 'Arts Magazine,' 'ARTnews,' 'Artforum,' 'The Village Voice,' and the 'New Yorker.' He is co-founder of the New York Fashion Film Festival, and in 2007 he founded the photography magazine 'Dear Dave,' of which he is editor-in-chief.


ISBN: 9788862087025
Language: English
Pages: 200
Illustrations: 100
Binding: Hardbound
Release: March 2020

by Raili Clasen

“A guide as easy and laid-back as the surfer style that inspired it. Will make readers want to add intriguing beachy design features into their own homes.”―Library Journal

The first how-to design book for capturing the effortlessly cool and playful style of California surf culture from the designer of Kelly Slater’s famous Surf Ranch.

“Crank up the color,” “Landscape your living room,” and “Adult summer camp vibes” are just a handful of the mantras that drive California interior designer Raili Clasen’s eclectic surf style. Raili grew up taking two long bus rides to the beach in Orange County, CA, so that she could drink up the cool surfer fashion, laid-back atmosphere, and retro surfboard decor and bring it all right home to her bedroom. Drawing from those early days of design experimentation and a career that took her from Raisins Swimwear to Quiksilver, Roxy, and Paul Frank―Raili is known for bottling up the spirit of surf culture and spraying it joyfully all over the homes she designs.

Surf Style at Home takes readers into Raili’s colorful, surf-inspired, checkerboard-printed mind through homes she’s designed ― from quirky old beach cottages and an Alabama lake house to sprawling new-construction homes in Newport Beach, Montana’s Yellowstone Club, and beyond.

Raili cheers on readers to take that feeling they get from their favorite vacation spot or boutique hotel and bring it into their own space. Tips on maximizing outdoor spaces, utilizing earthy materials like leather and rope, and infusing your favorite song lyrics or family phrases to create uniquely personal spaces that are inviting, playful, and friendly. Featuring every design element from tile and color to textiles and plants, this is THE book on achieving surf style in your own home―regardless of where you live.

224 pages

100% cotton alternating jogger.

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Two badges on the pocket side
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A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba.

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.

This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folk tales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.

POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Tales of Japan, discover Ghostly Tales, Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more.

BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Tales of Japan makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe.

READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales" is "a must-have for folklore fans."

Perfect for:

Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies
Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books
Readers who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics
Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry’s Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos, Heroes, Troy), Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles

176 pages

Let this collection of seafaring folktales sweep you away with gorgeous illustrations and captivating stories.

A secret path leads across the water to a dragon's kingdom. A mermaid avenges the death of a human girl. A monstrous squid guards the most beautiful pearl in the world. This collection of traditional folktales captures the mysterious and magical power of the ocean. As you sail uncharted waters from Norway to New Zealand and Ghana to Korea, you'll encounter underwater palaces, brave seafarers, and monsters of the deep. Each story is paired with luminous contemporary art. With creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a cover adorned with shimmering foil, this handsome hardcover is truly a book to treasure.

POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are beloved by adults and teens alike.

GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: A mesmerizing full-page illustration brings each story alive, while creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a foil-stamped cover offer a deluxe reading experience. This keepsake edition is perfect for gifting and display.

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Featuring stories from around the world, this collection honors the dazzling diversity of different folk traditions—as well as the common threads that weave them all together.

PERFECT FOR OCEAN LOVERS: From whales to giant squids, and from selkies to mermaids, there's something here for anyone who feels the magic of the sea.

Perfect for:

• Fans of fairy tales and folklore
• Ocean lovers
• Swimmers, divers, fishers, and beach combers
• Illustration and art lovers
• Adults and teens
• Collectors of illustrated classics
• Fans of the illustrator Maggie Chiang

144 pages

Mary Ellen Matthews, Lorne Michaels (foreword)

The electric spirit of Saturday Night Live as captured by longtime resident photographer Mary Ellen Matthews

Andy Samberg in a giant martini glass. Billie Eilish peeking out of a pile of snow. Kevin Hart writing his own cue cards. Paul Rudd as Paul McCartney. Sarah Silverman dusting the NBC marquee. Alec Baldwin as the Godfather.

These are just a few examples of Matthews's bold, dynamic, and playful celebrity portraits that for over two decades have artfully highlighted the hosts and musical guests who help bring the show to life.

Week after week, photographer Mary Ellen Matthews makes magic happen on Saturday Night Live with her inventive, irreverent, and truly original photography for the “bumpers”—portraits of the host or musical guest that transition the show to and from commercial breaks.

Published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of SNL and exquisitely designed by Pentagram, this book is the first collection of Mary Ellen’s remarkable body of work as well as a celebration of America’s longest-running comedy TV show.


* More than 200 color portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs
* A foreword by SNL founder and executive producer Lorne Michaels
* Mary Ellen Matthews in conversation
* A thumbnail index of all the images with captions by the photographer

272 pages, Hardcover

First published March 4, 2025

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Published: March 4, 2025 by Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419782534 (ISBN10: 1419782533)
Language: English

"The Balkan Kitchen is a treasure trove of delicious recipes, history and personal stories. A book to cook and learn from, to get lost in the beauty of a colourful diverse culture…and make you dream of visiting the region." – Olia Hercules

"The Balkan Kitchen achieves what only the best recipe books can achieve…It is a book to come to for the food and stay with for the stories." – Tara Wigley

"Irina's food is rich with history that tells of a region at the crossroads of myriad peoples and cultures." – Melissa Thompson

In The Balkan Kitchen, Irina Janakievska gives a voice to the vast and varied dishes and cultural heritage of the Balkan region.

Explore this diverse and expansive region of cuisine with recipes including everything from Aubergine in Walnut Sauce and Leek, Lemon, and Olive Salad to Easter Roast Lamb and Chicken Paprikash, and of course sweet treats such as Vanilici Cookies and Chocolate Baklava. Irina's food is as vibrant and joyful as the stunning location photography and evocative essays, and with over half of the recipes being vegetarian or vegan, this is a book for all to enjoy the flavours of the Balkans.

With cultural anecdotes, history and personal stories, The Balkan Kitchen will be a book that inspires cooks around the world for years to come.

272 pages

Recipes for Life, Love and Art
Jans Ondaatje Rolls, Anne Chisholm

'A meticulous and lavishly illustrated account of the food of the Bloomsbury set … summons up a lost world of meals on trays, milk puddings, gin slings and kedgeree' Sunday Times

Part cookbook, part social and cultural history, this book takes us to the very centre of the Bloomsbury Group: the dining tables over which its members argued, debated, laughed and loved. With almost 300 recipes, this fresh and inventive volume will appeal to lovers of food and lovers of literature alike.

Contents List
Foreword by Anne Chisholm; ‘The Charleston Trust’ by Virginia Nicholson; Introduction • 1. Before Bloomsbury (1890s–1904) • 2. Old Bloomsbury (1904–14) • 3. Bloomsbury in Wartime (1914–19) • 4. An Appetite for Bloomsbury (1920s) • 5. Bloomsbury and Abroad (1920s–1930s) • 6. Bloomsbury in Eclipse (1930–41) • 7. Bloomsbury’s Offspring (1940s–).

About the Author
Jans Ondaatje Rolls is the author of Bosham Bisque and Chester Chowder. She is involved in fundraising for numerous charities and is an active supporter of Pallant House Gallery, Winston’s Wish and the Charleston Trust. Anne Chisholm is a biographer and critic. Among her many books are biographies of Nancy Cunard, Lord Beaverbrook and Rumer Godden.

Format: Paperback
Size: 23.5 x 16.9 cm
Extent: 384 pp
Illustrations: 165
Publication date: 25 July 2024
ISBN: 9780500297933

The Provençal Vineyard That Revolutionized Rosé By Whispering Angel and Château D'Esclans
Text by Lindsey Tramuta, Photographs by Martin Bruno

Discover the story behind the award-winning rosé wines from Provence’s Château d’Esclans, which inspired the “rosé revolution.”

Château d’Esclans’s impressive estate extends across 660 acres in the heart of Provence, France. Dating back to the time of the Gauls, vines have grown on its lands for centuries. When its founder Sacha Lichine acquired the property in 2006, he was destined to shake up the wine world: he set out to create the best rosés and to forever transform their place in the collective imagination, from accessible rosés to ultra-premium, luxury wines.

Exquisitely photographed, the never-before-published images showcase the history and spirit of Château d’Esclans. From spectacular images of the vineyards throughout the seasons to an exploration of the wine-making process and the people behind it, this book invites readers to discover how rosé wines come to life, and how they embody the essence of summer insouciance and the Provençal art de vivre. Esclans’s most popular bottles—Whispering Angel, Rock Angel, Les Clans, and Garrus—are icons of contemporary oenology, beloved by celebrities and lauded by wine experts alike. An exclusive look into one of Provence’s most innovative wine-making estates, this is the perfect book for rosé enthusiasts everywhere.

About The Author

Martin Bruno is a French photographer. He has worked for Architectural Digest, Air France Magazine, and Intersection magazine, and for major brands such as Hermès, Apple, Orange, Nespresso, and Chanel.

Lindsey Tramuta is a journalist based in Paris. She is the author of The New Paris (2017) and The New Parisienne: The Women & Ideas Shaping Paris (2020) and is a regular contributor to T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, Eater, Bloomberg, and Fortune.

Publish Date: April 09, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Cooking - Beverages - Alcoholic - Wine
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 9-1/4 x 11-1/2
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-0-8478-7366-1

Foreword by Mikey February, Introduction by Stephanie Gilmore, Text by Ben Mondy

An illustrated journey through modern surf culture guided by the international surfers and communities that define its inclusive and passionate nature.

Epic photography brings the stories of a unique group of global communities, and the surfers that represent them, to life.

Told in their own words, some of the world’s most exciting professional and freestyle surfers—at different moments in their careers—introduce the influential figures, places, and waves that have shaped their lives, and their surfing.

From Ireland’s rugged and unforgiving west coast to the famous beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, making stops across six continents along the way, Breitling provides a unique and unexpected window on the modern surf experience.

The sport’s inclusive spirit is what inspired the iconic watch brand—a champion of surf culture and maker of timepieces for ocean pursuits since 1957—to highlight surf’s wider community with a book dedicated to the sport’s diverse characters, unexpected outposts, and collective culture.

Based on interviews with surfers about the local communities they call home, The Breitling Book of Surfing is as much an in-depth travelogue as it is a beautiful photography book. It is for long-term surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike, exploring the common values and passions that shape this diverse and dynamic global community connected by the ocean.
About The Author

Ben Mondy grew up surfing barrels on the beaches of Newcastle, Australia, and is now a well-respected writer and editor working in the surf, action sports, and travel industries.

Publish Date: April 02, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Sports & Recreation - Water Sports - Surfing
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 9-5/8 x 12-3/5
Pages: 256