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How to Slay: Inspiration from the Queens and Kings of Black Style

Author Constance C.R. White, Foreword by Valerie Steele

An inspirational journey through black fashion in America from the twentieth century to the present, featuring the most celebrated icons of Black style and taste.

One of the few surveys of Black style and fashion ever published, How to Slay offers a lavishly illustrated overview of African American style through the twentieth century, focusing on the last thirty-five years. Through striking images of some of the most celebrated icons of Black style and taste, from Josephine Baker, Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, and Miles Davis to Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams, this book explores the cultural underpinnings of Black trends that have become so influential in mainstream popular culture and a bedrock of fashion vernacular today. A preponderance of Black musicians, who for decades have inspired trends and transformed global fashion, are featured and discussed, while a diverse array of topics are touched upon and examined—hats, hair, divas, the importance of attitude, the use of color, ’60s style, the influence of Africa and the Caribbean, and the beauty of black skin.

About The Author

Constance C. R. White is an award-winning journalist, a former editor in chief of Essence magazine, former New York Times style reporter, and the first black executive fashion editor at a major fashion magazine, at Elle. She conceived and edited the book Essence: A Salute to Michelle Obama (2013) and authored Stylenoir (1998). She currently is a contributor to TheImpression.com. Valerie Steele is director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she has organized more than twenty exhibitions since 1997.

Publish Date: February 06, 2018
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion & Accessories
Publisher: Rizzoli
Pages: 224

Fall in love with Paris, the food, the stories, and the city's most romantic spots. A celebration of one of the world's most beautiful cities, In Love with Paris is an irresistible combination of mouth-watering sweet and savory recipes and heart-melting love stories. Take a culinary walk through the city of love, enjoy classic French cuisine, from croque madame to coq au vin and madeleines, and immerse yourself in famous love stories.

176 pages

In Love with Rome is an irresistible combination of 50 delicious sweet and savory recipes and stories of epic romance.

Discover all that the Eternal City has to offer from its ancient architecture and iconic landmarks to its famously tasty cuisine. Whip up flavorful pasta dishes such as Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe and Rigatoni All'Amatriciana as well as Italian classics like Pizza Con Salsiccia and Risotto Alle Vongole e Limone.

Indulge in a slower pace of life and linger over a Tiramisu or Affogato al Caffé while you read about famous films such as La Dolce Vita and Eat Pray Love that made this beautiful city their backdrop. In Love with Rome will have you cooking stunning Italian food until your next holiday there!

176 pages

Ages 5 and up, with 102 stickers, 24 activities, and 1 quiz
Paperback – Sticker Book, March 7, 2017
by Olivia Cosneau (Author)

What's more fun or magical than digging in the dirt, planting and watering seeds, discovering the first seedlings of the season, and finally eating your own fruits and vegetables?

Lovingly illustrated by Olivia Cosneau, this book is a colorful introduction to the magical world of the garden, including a range of fun activities, removable stickers, and a quiz. In the process, fledgling gardeners ages five and up learn about the different types of vegetables and fruits they can grow, how to care for them, what tools they need, and many other interesting facts.

Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens

Author Meryanne Loum-Martin, Photographs by Jean Cazals

Contemporary design meets Marrakesh's splendid artistic heritage in a fresh burst of color, form, and texture through a panoply of sensual houses and gardens. Noted designer Meryanne Loum-Martin provides entrée into the extraordinary residences of this fabled city's leading tastemakers.
This exquisite book showcases the stunning properties of the world's leading design connoisseurs, including Jasper Conran, Lynn Guinness, Vanessa Branson, and Helen and Brice Marden, who have transformed Marrakesh's exotic style into unexpected but elegant expressions. The story of design in Marrakesh begins with the contributions of Bill Willis, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pierre Bergé, who fearlessly fused Moroccan elements--zellige tilework, rugs, pottery, fountains, woodwork, metalwork, and tadelakt wall treatments--with a luxuriant mix of furnishings from around the world. We are invited into such lush private places as the gardens of the Villa Oasis, designed by Madison Cox, and the Bulgaris' tranquil riad. Full of personal insights, Loum-Martin explores how international design-savvy individuals continue to incorporate such exuberant designs in their work.
Today's Marrakesh style appeals to a wide variety of tastes--from formal to quirky, from rustic to refined--and is suitable for diverse settings. Eco-friendly materials, including earthenware and natural fibers, contribute to these appealing interiors and gardens. Superbly photographed, Inside Marrakesh abounds with a wealth of unique design ideas.

About The Author

International tastemaker Meryanne Loum-Martin is the proprietor of the award-winning Jnane Tamsna boutique hotel in Marrakesh's Palmeraie district. Lauded in publications such as Town & Country and Architectural Digest, she has designed porcelain dinnerware for Meissen and an outdoor furniture collection. Award-winning lifestyle and food photographer Jean Cazals's work has been published in numerous magazines and cookbooks.

Publish Date: September 22, 2020
Format: Hardcover
Category: House & Home - Decorating & Furnishings
Publisher: Rizzoli
Pages: 272

365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating Evelyn Tribole

Cultivate a healthy relationship with food and rediscover the pleasures of eating with this inviting and practical guide by award-winning dietitian, and co-founder of the intuitive eating movement, Evelyn Tribole.

Intuitive Eating for Every Day breaks down the life-changing practice of intuitive eating with daily guidance and inspiration. A mindful and compassionate antidote to diet culture, the practice of intuitive eating has helped millions heal their relationships with food, mind, and body, and change their approach to health and nutrition.

Embrace the practice Parade calls "the anti-diet to end all diets," and begin your own intuitive eating journey. Presented in an accessible devotional format, this book offers 365 Daily Practices to help you let go of unhealthy attitudes, reconnect with your body, and learn a happier, healthier way to eat. Use this book by itself, or as a companion to The Intuitive Eating Workbook or Intuitive Eating Journal.

365 DAILY PRACTICES AND Daily readings, mantras, and meditations make it easy to incorporate this revolutionary practice into your life.

EXPERT Evelyn Tribole, bestselling author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook , takes you through everything you need to know to start your own intuitive eating practice.

GO AT YOUR OWN Gentle and encouraging, this book allows you to approach intuitive eating on your own schedule. Read one prompt each day, linger over the pages that speak to you, or skip certain parts until you feel ready for them.

Perfect
Genres
Nonfiction
Self Help
Health
Food
Nutrition
Audiobook
Bodies
352 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2021

This edition
Format
352 pages, Paperback
Published
March 16, 2021 by Chronicle Prism
ISBN
9781797203980 (ISBN10: 1797203983)
ASIN
1797203983
Language
English

Quotes and Statements for Wine Lovers

Pinot, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling… There are so many delicious wines to delight the nose and palate and so many occasions to celebrate them all. Whatever your favourite grape or vintage, dry or sweet, indulge your inner sommelier and raise a glass to the wonders of wine with this collection of quotes from the world’s wisest and wittiest drinkers.
160 pages, Hardcover

First published March 3, 2014

This edition
Format
160 pages, Hardcover
Published
November 14, 2019 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781787830080 (ISBN10: 178783008X)
ASIN
178783008X
Language
English

Recipes and stories from where the land meets the sea
Amber Guinness

An enchanting and delectable journey to the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, via plates of pasta, baked fish and glasses of peach-laced white wine - from the author of A House Party in Tuscany

Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour.

Following on from the success of her first book, A House Party in Tuscany, Amber Guinness travels from the Tuscan coast down through Lazio and Campania via Naples and the Amalfi Coast and on to northern Sicily. Amber delves into the history, stories and flavours that have come home to her kitchen and shaped her food philosophy.

Amber's quest for maximum flavour with minimal effort shines through in these delicious and achievable recipes that will bring an authentic mouthful of coastal Italy to your table: crostini with ricotta and 'nduja; zucchini and mint lasagne; tomato linguine with capers; seabass with pistachio and almonds; Neapolitan vinegary fried zucchini; potato and caper salad from Salina; raspberry tiramisu and the ultimate Amalfi lemon cream cake.

Inspired by the markets and food of summer holidays by the beach, Italian Coastal is a fusion of recipe book, travelogue and memoir – with sumptuous food and travel photography throughout – that will transport readers to the sunny Mediterranean.


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 2014, she co-founded the Arniano Painting School in Tuscany, a residential art holiday centred around creativity, which has been featured in The New York Times, House & Garden and various other international magazines. Amber now lives in Florence. A House Party in Tuscany (Thames & Hudson, 2022) was her first book.


Format: PLC (no jacket)
Size: 27.5 x 21.5 cm
Extent: 240 pp
Illustrations: 120
Publication date: 25 April 2024
ISBN: 9781760763657

- Accompanies a major double exhibition on Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele - two artists that died too young but created masses of work over the course of a decade - at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, from 3rd October 2018 to 4th January 2019
- Comprises drawings, objects and paintings, gathered from private collections and museums all over the world

In 2018 the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, is hosting exhibitons on two of the greatest artists of the 20th century - Egon Schiele, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Both exhibitions have the same curator, and are taking place at the same time. The shows illustrate exactly what it is that linked the two artists: line, and the use of expressive force.

This, the catalog of the Basquiat exhibition, labelled "the definitive exhibition" by its curator, brings together 120 of the artist's most important masterpieces, sourced from interational museums and private collections. With the astonishing radicalness of his artistic practice, Basquiat renewed the concept of art with enduring impact. This Basquiat retrospective centres on the idea of Basquiat's unique energetic line, his use of words, symbols, and how he integrates collage in his paintings, sculptures, objects, and large-scale drawings.

The catalog includes texts by great authors, including Paul Schimmel who tells of his meeting with Basquiat in California; Francesco Pellizzi who knew Basquiat well and has not written about him for a long time; and Okwui Enwezor who talks about the Afro American identity.

SBN: 9782072801532
Publisher: Editions Gallimard
Publication Date: November 01, 2018
Binding: Hardcover

Robert Fairer, Iain R Webb, André Leon Talley, Hamish Bowles, Oriole Cullen

A lavish, supersize publication dedicated exclusively to John Galliano's extraordinary creations for the house of Dior, captured by American Vogue's photographer Robert Fairer

As testified by the monumental success of the recent Dior retrospective curated by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’, which attracted over 700,000 visitors over its extended run, John Galliano’s creations for the house of Dior have entered fashion history and are widely recognized as some of the most breathtaking and imaginative collections ever created. John Galliano for Dior is the first publication entirely dedicated to showcasing these unforgettable designs, which have become collectors’ items and form a key chapter of the history of the house of Dior – ‘the greatest house in the world’, as Galliano stated when he was first placed at its helm. ‘I see myself as a guardian of [Christian Dior’s] spirit, a keeper of his dreams,’ he added.

The book unfolds chronologically, revisiting the most iconic creations and revealing previously unseen behind-the-scenes moments that capture models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and John Galliano himself at their most creative. Robert Fairer’s stunning and high-energy photographs convey the drama, glamour and wild imagination that defined Galliano’s Dior shows. A treasure trove of inspiration, they make this publication a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike.


About the Author
British photographer Robert Fairer worked exclusively for American Vogue behind the scenes for over a decade. Beginning his career at British Elle in the mid 1990s, then Harpers Bazaar USA and finally at American Vogue, he covered the fashion zeitgeist of supermodel, designer and fashion excess from 1993-2011.His backstage archive has been published in three monographs, Alexander McQueen Unseen, John Galliano Unseen, and Marc Jacobs Unseen by Thames & Hudson, Yale University Press, Schirmer Mosel and Abrams. Robert’s work is published in The New York Times, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, i-D Magazine, and Visionaire, as well as fashion, portrait and lifestyle books, and anthologies. Robert continues to document the fashionable elite and collaborate with his editors and clients in uncharted fashion domains.

Iain R Webb is a fashion writer, curator and academic. He is the Author of Marc Jacobs: Unseen published by Thames & Hudson.

André Leon Talley was a former editor-at-large of American Vogue.

Hamish Bowles is the International editor-at-large for American Vogue.

Oriole Cullen is the Curator of Modern Textiles and Fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum and curated the V&A’s ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ exhibition.


Format: PLC (no jacket) in slipcase
Size: 36.0 x 27.0 cm
Extent: 432 pp
Publication date: 17 October 2019
ISBN: 9780500022405

Juniperlooza: Gin-soaked Cocktails and Concoctions

Author Elouise Anders, Illustrated by Anna Manolatos


Juniperlooza is the book for lovers of gin and great cocktails.
Whether you prefer the humble Gin and Tonic, the iconic French 75, or more modern creations like the Honeysuckle Sour, gin is the foundation to some truly great libations. Without it, we wouldn’t have the Martini, the Tom Collins, or the Negroni.

Juniperlooza distills the best of gin cocktails, featuring 60 recipes for any mood, whether you’d like to get effervescent with a Rosewater Fizz, sip on an Aviation, or infuse gin with botanicals. With recipes for every palette, get ready to shake, mix, and stir your way through the world of juniper.



About The Author

Elouise Anders is a mixologist-turned-culture-writer based in Melbourne. She consults the city’s finest bars and restaurants on how to best curate drinks lists. Previously, she has published Cocktail Botanica, Spritz Fever!, and Drinks on the Lanai with Smith Street Books. Anna Manolatos is a Brisbane artist and illustrator, based in Abu Dhabi, who has been creating playful illustrations working with paint, wood, and mixed media since her hands could pick up a pencil. Her work has been exhibited internationally and draws from her keen eye for color.

Publish Date: September 19, 2023

Format: Hardcover

Category: Cooking - Beverages - Alcoholic - Spirits

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Pages: 152

Patrick Mauriès, Marie Kalt

The first publication dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld's glamorous homes, known for their eclectic interiors, ranging from the Art Deco to the ultramodern

While Karl Lagerfeld was famous for being at the very centre of the fashion industry for over half a century, he was equally opinionated when it came to interiors, which acted as a private creative outlet alongside his fashion designs.

Following an overview by Patrick Mauriès, each house is introduced by a short text by Marie Kalt unveiling its history and identifying key designers and pieces. The homes are documented by date, beginning with rare photography of Lagerfeld’s early addresses in the 1960s and 1970s, through to his final house purchase in 2009. From the elegant Art-Deco inspired apartment in Saint-Sulpice, Paris, to the incredibly ornate 18th-century mansion, Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo (his muse and collaborator Amanda Harlech described Lagerfeld as having ‘a Versailles complex’) – Lagerfeld’s houses reveal he was a collector of a Renaissance scale, and showed spectacular range in his decorating styles. Lagerfeld would balance the old with the new, humorously describing the minimalist decor of his 200-year old apartment in Quai Voltaire, Paris as ‘like floating in your own spaceship over a very civilised past’, and moved from one atmosphere to the next, leaving a Memphis-designed apartment in Monte Carlo for a Grand-Tour themed Roman pied-à-terre, followed by bucolic French country houses and even a majestic Nordic villa in his native Hamburg.

Presented in a large, elegant format, Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses will be a rich source of inspiration for those interested in interior design, and will appeal to fans of the decorative arts and the fashion designer himself.


About the Author
Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design, including Chanel Catwalk, Goude: The Chanel Sketchbooks, Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams and The World According to Karl. Marie Kalt is the former editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest France. She is the author of The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World and The New Chic: French Style from Today’s Leading Interior Designers.

Format: Hardback
Size: 35.5 x 28.0 cm
Extent: 240 pp
Illustrations: 140
Publication date: 7 December 2023
ISBN: 9780500025840

By Stephanie Wahler

A delightful drinks book for couples, Kindred Spirits serves up 40 cocktail recipes to enjoy with your sweetie, 40+ photos, and creative date ideas that will add some spiritedfun to your love life.

From the mixologist behind the popular @bevsbybeverly Instagram and TikTok accounts, these tempting cocktail recipes take date night to the next level. Organized by type of date--from the classic dinner date to daytime dates, movie nights, double dates, special occasions, and more--these indulgent cocktails for two include:

- Up All Night Espresso Martinis to fuel a passionate game night and/or a night of passion.
- StrawBAE & Balsamics to toast each other while on a romantic picnic in the park.
- Hottie Toddies for a cozy movie night at home with your hottie.

Lush photography sets the mood while sidebars offer memorable date activities--like Arts & Craft & Sip Night and Couchella--a bucket list for couples, a roundup of best rom-coms, a sexy playlist, and more. Alongside cocktail paraphernalia or a bottle of liquor, Kindred Spirits is a lovely newlywed, engagement, anniversary, or housewarming gift for couples who enjoy mixing up tasty cocktails at home. Cheers to love, libations, and happily ever after!

MAKES DATE NIGHT FUN AND EASY TO PLAN: Mixing and sipping on a delicious bev with your boo is an enjoyable way to spend time together. Kindred Spirits offers 40 delicious drink recipes plus tons of great ideas for romantic activities that will bring couples closer together, such as a dance party, a home-cooked meal, and low-key ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.

IDEAL ENGAGEMENT OR WEDDING GIFT: Rather than gifting an engaged couple a handbook on wedding planning, give them the gift that keeps on giving. Packed with tasty cocktail recipes and fun things to do together, this will be one of the best engagement, shower, or wedding gifts they'll receive.

FOR COUPLES AT ANY STAGE: Alongside a shaker, playful ice cube molds, or pretty glassware, Kindred Spirits makes a thoughtful gift for couples at any stage of their relationship. The recipes are flexible enough to inspire delectable drinks for de-stressing while wedding planning, celebrating a milestone anniversary, cheers-ing to a new home, or toasting a newly empty nest.

ROMANTIC GIFT FOR HIM OR HER: Give this to your mixology-loving partner as a thoughtful anniversary or Valentine's Day present, or as a stocking stuffer. Kindred Spirits is full of ways to keep having fun with your person.

Perfect for:

Couples who are interested in mixology and like making drinks at home
Newlyweds and engaged couples
Cocktail-loving couples who are moving in together or have bought their first house
Shoppers looking for an anniversary, engagement, housewarming, or Valentine's Day gift
Fans of @bevsbybeverly and popular cocktail accounts with beautiful visuals and easy recipes



ISBN 9781797225432
Publisher Chronicle Books
Publication Date April 16, 2024
Binding Hardcover
Item Condition New
Language English
Pages 128
Keywords Cooking | Beverages | Alcoholic - Spirits; Family & Relationships | Love & Romance

Baby - 3 years

This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique—from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham

All are welcome in the kitty-corn club! Whether you’re long-tailed or short-tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right.

From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn—alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend—as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing.

Teeny-tiny mini-moo
Kitty-corns will read with you
Silly-willy hardy-hars
Let’s all look at body parts

24 pages

DISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA.

Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most EXCITING food destination.

Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs, with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain, but ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be 'in the Basque Country'. The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and in Cocina Vasca María José Sevilla take readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she introduces iconic ingredients, unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have inspired some of today's most celebrated chefs.

An introduction to Basque cooking, ranging from bite-sized tapas known as pintxos to more substantial fish and meat plates as well as delicious desserts, including the legendary Basque Cheesecake. Illuminating essays that shine a light on the most interesting aspects of historical food traditions, as well as the modern scene, are set against a backdrop of the stunning images of the people and surrounding landscape.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published April 8, 2025
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 8, 2025 by Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 9781788796774 (ISBN10: 1788796772)
Language: English

La Vie de Clare V.: Paris Chic/L.A. Cool Written by Clare Vivier

Author Clare Vivier, Foreword by Christy Turlington, Afterword by Jimmy Kimmel
The debut book by fashion and lifestyle designer Clare Vivier, whose eponymous brand has expanded from her Los Angeles home base to become the epitome of bohemian American chic.

In 2008, Clare Vivier, now known as the “Queen of the Clutch,” wanted to create a brand where women could find joy. She started Clare V. as a collection of handbags and accessories, and later introduced clothing and lifestyle designs that embrace classic shapes with uniquely graphic and modern details. The Clare V. aesthetic is an unexpected, colorful marriage of bohemian French chic and relaxed American prep—a reflection of the designer’s style influence and life, which she divides between L.A. and France. Devoid of hardware or logos, the brand places an emphasis on craftsmanship, authenticity, and functionality—while also creating a le cute collection designed for women by women.

Celebrating fifteen years of Clare V., this vibrantly hued volume takes readers through Clare’s journey and inspiration: from her childhood in Minnesota and years in Paris, to the creation of an iconic, female-owned American company that responds to women’s needs today. Each page is replete with a colorful mix of imagery: collages of iconic bags and accessories, inspiring mood boards, selfies and personal photographs of Clare’s travels, and street style shots of Clare V. designs worn across the globe. Also featured are special collaborations with the Beastie Boys’ Mike D., Donald Robertson, and Every Mother Counts, and anecdotes from friends, celebrities, editors, and artists including Melissa McCarthy, Adam Scott, Shannon Watts, Christy Turlington, and Laura Brown.

A journey through the people, places, and things that inspire Clare and her brand, this stylish tome, printed with a luxe cloth hardcover and ribbon bookmarker, celebrates fashion, design, travel, and creative communities.

About The Author

Clare Vivier is an American fashion designer who launched her namesake brand which sells women’s handbags, accessories, and apparel.

Publish Date: September 12, 2023
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion & Accessories
Publisher: Rizzoli
Pages: 256