Books

Ginette Mathiot, Keda Black (Introduction), David Lebovitz (Contributor)

A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works, such as the iconic Onion Soup Gratin, Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional dishes including Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence, and iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin. With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz, Classic French Recipes is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way.

GenresCookbooksFood
360 pages, Hardcover
Published April 17, 2024

The real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer—Caroline Herschel!

Comet Chaser is the thrilling and beautifully illustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science. She was the first woman to discover a comet, the first officially recognized in a scientific role, and the first to be given a Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society.

In a day when girls were barely educated at all, Caroline Herschel's father taught her math and music . . . until, suddenly, he died. Her mother saw her as little more than a household servant. Caroline might have been doomed to a life of drudgery and dimness if not for her brother, who took her from Germany to England. There they started building telescopes in their free time, gradually making them larger and larger, and discovering new comets—even new planets! When the great astronomers of the day wondered how Caroline and her brother accomplished this and came to see for themselves, they found that the Herschels had made the best telescopes of their time.

From household drudge to belle of the scientific ball, Caroline Herschel won international prizes never before awarded to a woman and earned a professional wage from the king. She and her discoveries remain as stunning today as they were then. Some of her calculations are still in use! In this delightfully imaginative retelling of Caroline's career, her fairy godmother is none other than her own bright intelligence, hard work, and passion for science.

WOMEN IN Passion and persistence save the day and offer a wonderful model for girls seeking their way into science, technology, engineering, and math in this starry biography.

AN EMPOWERING, TRUE CINDERELLA What a brilliant way of telling the story of an inspirational woman in science—as a true Cinderella story! Caroline must escape a humble life of drudgery, and with the magic of real science, she makes her own fairy-tale ending.

BIOGRAPHY BOOK FOR A great addition to classrooms and libraries, with fascinating examples of hands-on engineering, mathematics, and scientific study.

INSPIRATIONAL Inspire budding scientists of all kinds with this magical true story!

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Genres
Picture Books
Biography
Nonfiction
Science
Space
History
Childrens
60 pages, Hardcover

Published March 5, 2024

This edition
Format
60 pages, Hardcover
Published
March 5, 2024 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781452145433 (ISBN10: 1452145431)
ASIN
1452145431
Language
English

Author Paul McClean and Michael Webb, Foreword by James Magni

Hollywood’s most sought-after architects are synonymous with the quintessential California lifestyle.

McClean’s second Rizzoli book explores fifteen ultra-modern residences completed over the past five years. Rigorous, elegant, and impeccably detailed, McClean’s houses are the embodiment of livable modernism and set the stage for every aspect of California living. The residences range from a remodeled classical mansion in San Francisco, to waterfront houses and serene oases that seem to float above the flats of Los Angeles, with vistas extending from mountains to the ocean.

Since its founding in 2000, McClean Design’s focus has been on creating home sanctuaries that open to the best views. From the structure to plantings, lighting, and furnishings, there’s a free flow of space, through the house and out to the horizon. The quiet authority of McClean’s houses exerts a calming influence. There’s a sense of formality and spareness in the architecture, a reduction to essentials, serving not as a constraint, but as a foil to the landscape and the relaxed character of the interior spaces; wood strip floors, cabinetry, and natural stones add warmth, as do the soft furnishings in neutral tones. The book includes floor plans and explanatory essays and notes by the architects on common themes throughout their work.
About The Author

Paul McClean is principal and founder of McClean Design, located in Orange, CA. Michael Webb is a Los Angeles-based writer who has authored thirty books on architecture and design. James Magni is principal at Magni Kalman Design.

Publish Date: October 08, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Architecture - Interior Design - General
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 10 x 12
Pages: 304
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3848-6

Simple ways to make the power and energy of crystals work for you every day.

Philip Permutt has brought health, happiness, and harmony to many through his years of experience with crystals. With his most accessible guide to date it is easy to incorporate the magic of crystals daily to enhance your everyday life.

From selenite lamps in the living room to balance the energy of technology and screens, to carrying protective turquoise on your daily commute, Philip offers easy-to-follow tips for nurturing your relationships, bringing harmony to your home, improving performance at work, and achieving your life goals.

A comprehensive directory features 101 of the most useful crystals, alongside information on harnessing them to enhance the feng-shui energy of your home, connect to your chakras, and work with their astrological alignment for the most successful results.

144 pages

From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs

Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem—ever!

His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait . . . for now. The two set off into the wide, wild world, chasing life! Chasing poetry! Until a T-Rex starts chasing them.

From the incomparable mind of New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, Dino Poet kicks off a hilarious graphic-novel series that is a rollicking romp through the land of the dinosaurs and a celebration of the poets that live in all of us.

5 - 8 years

Fun Card Game for Kids, Kids Trivia Game for Ages 5+ – Includes 50 Dinosaur-Themed Quiz Cards – Perfect for Family Fun


FUN FAMILY GAME – Petit Collage Dinosaurs Trivia Quiz Cards are a fun way to test your little one about their dinosaur knowledge. These cute cards are perfect for learning more about Jurassic giants. This is recommended for children ages 5 and older.
EASY TO USE – This set includes 50 dinosaur-themed quiz cards packed with fun facts. Make learning a breeze with this educational trivia game.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT IDEA – Simple to learn and quick to play, Dinosaurs Trivia Quiz Cards are the perfect gift for every little one in your life.
THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED – Made with recycled card and printed with vegetable-based inks, this kids’ activity is designed with the health of our children and the planet in mind. It meets & exceeds all safety standards.
PETIT COLLAGE – Petit Collage is all about good design. We combine a modern aesthetic with sustainability criteria to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure.

The Complete Collections
Alexander Fury, Adélia Sabatini

The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography.


Published to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dior’s first ever collection (the iconic ‘New Look’, launched in spring 1947), this book charts Christian Dior’s fabled collections and those of his successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut presentations for the house.

Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.

With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.


Contents List
Introduction: Looking To The New • 1947: S/S 1947: Haute Couture The ‘New Look (‘Corolle’ and ‘8’ Lines) • A/W 1947–1948: Haute Couture ‘The New Look Pushed to Extremes’: 1948 • S/S 1948: Haute Couture The ‘Zig-Zag’ & ‘Envol’ Lines • A/W 1948–1949: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Ailée’ (Winged Line) • 1949: S/S 1949 Haute Couture The ‘Trompe L’œil’ Line • A/W 1949–1950: Haute Couture The ‘Milieu du Siècle’ (Mid-Century) Collection • 1950: S/S 1950 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Verticale’ (Vertical Line) • A/W 1950–1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Oblique’ (Oblique Line) • S/S 1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Naturelle’ (Natural Line) • A/W 1951–1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Longue’ (Long Line) • S/S 1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Sinueuse’ (Sinuous Line) • A/W 1952–1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Profilée’ (Profile Line) • S/S 1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Tulipe’ (Tulip Line) • A/W 1953–1954: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Vivante’ (Living Line) • 1954 S/S 1954 Haute Couture: The ‘Ligne Muguet’ (Lily of the Valley Line) • A/W 1954–1955: Haute Couture The ‘H’ Line • 1955 S/S 1955: Haute Couture The ‘A’ Line • A/W 1955–1956: Haute Couture The ‘Y’ Line • 1956 S/S 1956: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Flèche’ (Arrow Line) • A/W 1956–1957: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Aimant’ (Magnet Line) • 1957 S/S 1957 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Libre’ (Free Line) • A/W 1957–1958: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Fuseau’ (Spindle Line)


About the authors:
Alexander Fury is chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and was formerly Men’s Critic for vogue.com. He was fashion editor of the Independent, i and the Independent on Sunday from 2013 to 2016, and was named one of InStyle magazine’s 20 most powerful people in fashion in 2015.

Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines. She is also co-author of Dior Catwalk.

Format: Hardback
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 632 pp
Illustrations: 1146
Publication date: 22 June 2017
ISBN: 9780500519349

Contains 6 Mini Puzzles with 4 Pieces Each and Multi-Language Info Sheet - Show Life Cycle for Different Animals - Great Gift for Children 3+


🐞 LEARN THROUGH PLAY – Spark an interest in the natural world with Discovery Puzzle: Life Cycle from Petit Collage! Explore the life cycles of a ladybug, butterfly, turtle, frog, flower, and bird with your little one as they assemble the four-piece puzzles.
🦋 MORE THAN JUST PUZZLES – Younger kids can match the pieces by color, then progress to complete the puzzles by the illustrations instead. Plus, the fold-out information sheet offers more detail about the development of each featured plant and creature.
🐸 PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – Perfect for ages 3+, Discovery Puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving and encourage cognitive development. Each completed puzzle measures 5.9 in / 150 mm in diameter with big, chunky pieces ideal for little hands.
🌻 THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED – Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks, the packaging is made using 75% recycled materials. The six puzzles are packed in a sturdy storage box with a carry-along organic cotton handle for taking the fun on the go!
🦜 PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.

Hardcover – Picture Book, April 6, 2021

When did dinosaurs roam the earth? How are dinosaur bones put together? What are fossils, and what do they teach us about the prehistoric world?
The Do You Know?™ books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features
• 96 pages of informative content and answers to many popular questions
• Hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations
• An index to key terms
• A “More to Know” section that motivates children to explore further
If you like Do You Know?: Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, you'll also enjoy Do You Know?: Vehicles and Transportation.
• Great family and classroom read-aloud book
• Educational books for kids 5 to 8
• Nonfiction books for kids

An indispensable resource for any child’s library!

Hardcover – October 12, 2021
by Hélène Convert (Illustrator), Cristian Turdera (Illustrator)

Why is the sky blue? How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? The Do You Know?™ books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features:

• 80 pages of informative content and answers to many popular questions
• Hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations
• An index to key terms
• And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further

Fans of Do You Know?™: Space and Sky will also enjoy other books in the series, including Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, Oceans and Marine Life, and Vehicles and Transportation.

• Great family and classroom read-aloud book
• Educational books for kids 5 to 8
• Nonfiction books for kids

An indispensable resource for any child's library!

4 - 7 years

The perfect gift for Mother's Day or to welcome a new baby!

Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea,
of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free.

For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by,
and we’ve just eighteen summers to share, you and I …

This tender lullaby-esque story will tug at any parent’s heart, beautifully capturing the eternal bond of child and mother and the bittersweet, ephemeral nature of childhood.

32 pages

Sam G.C. and Raquel Martín undertake their most ambitious and original work to the history of the routes that women and men have taken throughout the ages. Sam’s telling of mankind’s migrations around the world will have readers dreaming, while Raquel’s entrancing illustrations inspire a journey of the imagination. The Silk Road, the Trans-Siberian railway, the Camino de Santiago, the Appian Way, the Cathar Way, and the Inca Trail are just a few examples of how humankind’s great routes are much more than simple journeys.

48 pages, Hardcover

Published April 23, 2024
This edition

Format
48 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 23, 2024 by Little Gestalten
ISBN
9783967047660 (ISBN10: 3967047660)
ASIN
3967047660
Language
English

ENTERTAINING QUESTIONS: This bright box is filled with 140 surprising and engaging trivia questions about all kinds of subjects!
FUN FOR ALL AGES: With three optional difficulty levels, these multiple-choice questions are great for players of all ages.
TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The portable box is the perfect size to throw in your bag to take to game night, on vacation, to your grandparents' house, or a family reunion.
EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the GAMES ROOM TRIVIA series, a collection of elegantly designed, geometrically patterned small boxes filled with engaging questions for lively trivia, conversation, and endless laughs.
PERFECT FOR: Trivia enthusiasts; families of every kind, including parents and grandparents, young and adult kids, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; Father's Day, Mother's Day, anniversary, and birthday gift giving.

10 years and up

Geoffroy Monde, Mathieu Burniat (illustrator)

An irreverent, darkly funny, feminist spin on the legend of King Arthur focusing on his runaway daughter, Ysabelle. Perfect for fans of Disenchantment.

King Arthur, Britain’s most legendary hero, is now an old drunkard who spends his days slouched on his throne. He owes his former glory to the magic sword Excalibur, which the wizard Merlin forged for him in order to slay the hordes of demons who came to invade the kingdom of Pendragon. That incredible weapon now collects dust—and suffers from a bad case of boredom.

Meanwhile, Arthur’s daughter, Princess Ysabelle, is wondering how to flee the marriage her father has arranged with the vile Baron Cumber. Desperate for something different and better, Ysabelle and her father’s sword join hands and set off on a quest to change their fates.

But although Ysabelle is brave, she’s never ventured outside before—and the real world is much harsher than life within the palace walls. In order to survive and accomplish her quest, she must rely on Excalibur, as her father did before her. But Excalibur’s intentions may not be as noble as they seem . . .

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2022

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Published: March 18, 2025 by Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419781018 (ISBN10: 1419781014)
Language: English

A heartfelt picture book that celebrates embracing the moment and finding gratitude right here, right now.

What does grateful look like? How does it feel? How do you find it? Even in the face of a challenge, you don’t need a You just need to pay attention to the little things—a smile, a hug, the smell of newly cut grass—that add up to a sense of presence and hope.

With evocative, lyrical prose, this warmly illustrated children's book is a reminder to pause, reflect, and take in the glimmers of positivity and connection that can be found amid even the most difficult circumstances. Both a timely meditation on finding gratitude in everyday moments and a timeless ode to the simple joy of truly being present, Finding Grateful encourages readers to slow down and embrace the beauty of being right where they are.

MODELS Kids aren’t immune to the stress and anxiety of an uncertain future—far from it! This book offers powerful tools for reclaiming their thoughts and emotions in difficult practicing awareness, staying open to and present in the world around them, and finding moments of gratitude each and every day.

CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY IN SMALL This picture book's embrace of joy in everyday moments will resonate with parents of observant and curious children who are fascinated by everything in their world.

MAKES BIG FEELINGS MORE Teaching social and emotional skills to kids is more important than ever, and this expressive book models a thoughtful, engaging way of emerging from difficult moments with lasting feelings of gratitude.

A WARM With its accessible and soothing tone, this exuberant yet gentle picture book is just right for reading to kids and for kids reading independently.

Perfect
Genres
Picture Books
Nature
Fiction
Family
Storytime
Childrens
Inspirational
44 pages, Hardcover

Published April 16, 2024

This edition
Format
44 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 16, 2024 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781797211237 (ISBN10: 1797211234)
ASIN
1797211234
Language
English

"Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance." — School Library Journal

A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast.

• Explores various important themes like activism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and more
• Features gorgeous watercolor illustrations that are colorful and engaging
• Includes a "Letter to Young Activists" from the author as well as resources to learn more about sea turtles.
• Meilo So is the esteemed illustrator of many books, including Water Sings Blue . Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young readers

Fans of Manfish and Water Sings Blue will also enjoy the inspiring storyline and stunning illustrations in Follow the Moon Home .

• Great family and classroom read-aloud book
• Books for kids ages 4-6
• Children's picture books for kindergarten through third grade
Genres
Picture Books
Animals
Nonfiction
Science
Nature
Childrens
Activism

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48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 29, 2016

Literary awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee (2018)
This edition
Format
48 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 5, 2016 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781452112411 (ISBN10: 145211241X)
ASIN
145211241X
Language
English