Edited by Wallace Schroeder, Selected by A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis

A collection of reviews for the 1,000 most important, popular, and influential movies of all time.

While critiques of beloved Hollywood milestones from Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles are all included, this book is notably a resource for the modern cinema buff and student. Nowhere else can one find this curated collection of reviews with such special features as lists of best films by category and year, as well as unique recommendations and sidebars for the modern viewer--including what to watch and how: from DVD and Blu-Ray to streaming platforms.

In an era when most students and fans of film simply rely on the Internet for information, this category killer will prove its worth as a relevant and indispensable gift and reference.
About The Author

The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won ninety-five Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper.
Wallace Schroeder is a Texas-bred journalist who has twenty-five years of newspaper experience at the New York Times. An avid moviegoer since boyhood, he remembers the train wreck in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) as his first movie experience. Topping his own best-film list are Splendor in the Grass and The Wild Bunch.

Publish Date: October 01, 2019
Format: Hardcover
Category: Performing Arts - Film - Guides & Reviews
Publisher: Universe
Trim Size: 7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Pages: 1296
ISBN: 978-0-7893-3657-6

1–5 years old
Preschool - Kindergarten

Touch and Explore: The Ocean is a multisensory journey for children who want to do more than just listen!

Scales, tails, flippers, and fins—let's dive into the ocean: The Touch and Explore™ series, already bestsellers in their original French editions, are well-crafted interactive titles that encourage hands-on engagement, learning and knowledge retention. As you move through each page, young readers can touch shiny scales and bumpy barnacles, turn a flap to find a clownfish hiding among an anemone, touch a shark's sandpapery skin, and discover who can squirt ink and change color! It's a trip to an underwater world that's just a touch away.

• A splashy treat for visual learners and pre-readers, kids can discover the facts, feel, and functions of over two dozen marine animals
• Bright illustrations encourage kids to immerse themselves in a fascinating beyond-the-bathtub habitat
• Sturdy board book design is just the right size for small hands

Fans of other books in the Touch and Explore series will also enjoy the interactive learning and excitement found in Touch and Explore: The Ocean.

• Great family read-aloud book
• Books for 3–5 years old
• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children

Author Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet, Photographs by Benoît Peverelli

At last, model and designer Ines de la Fressange offers an essential guide of sartorial advice for men, curated from the most stylish guys in her entourage.

From fashion, grooming, and impeccable manners to the best addresses and sartorial tips and tricks, Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet reveal the secrets of truly stylish men with both humor and savoir faire.

While Parisian style for women has been dissected from all angles, this is the first volume from the best-selling authors of Parisian Chic to offer a complete and practical guide to style for all men. With advice on accessories, tailoring, and what to wear in every situation—from casual attire to black-tie events—and complete with an appendix of fashion don’ts, this must-have field guide is essential reading to show every man how to navigate the runway of life with style and panache.
About The Author

Ines de la Fressange, a runway model in the 1980s, was selected by Karl Lagerfeld as the “face” of Chanel. The essence of Parisian style and elegance, she is creative consultant for Roger Vivier, designs a line for Uniqlo, and has relaunched her own brand and boutique Ines de la Fressange Paris. Along with Sophie Gachet, seasoned fashion journalist for Elle and veritable trend barometer, she has coauthored the New York Times best-seller Parisian Chic, which was published in seventeen languages, along with Parisian Chic City Guide and Parisian Chic Look Book.

Publish Date: May 15, 2018
Format: Trade Paperback Original
Category: Self-Help - Fashion & Style
Publisher: Flammarion
Trim Size: 6-1/4 x 9-1/2
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-2-08-020342-7

Pierre Paul Zeiher, Jean Michel Truchelut

728 pages, Hardcover

Published March 11, 2025

Format: 728 pages, Hardcover
Published: March 11, 2025 by BPI
ISBN: 9782386220647 (ISBN10: 2386220648)
Language: English

This beautiful gift book sets out in a clear and simple way what makes certain foods more or less environmentally friendly, in terms of water, land and energy use as well as other considerations. Contains 30 recipes and lots of helpful stats and advice for working out which foods are sustainable depending on where you live and your lifestyle

We all have the power to make a difference

We know our planet's resources are stretched to the limits. We know that without significant changes to our diets and shopping habits, nature will continue to suffer. But sometimes it feels like we're bombarded with mixed messages, and it can be hard to work out which foods are truly eco-friendly. This book sets out the facts in a clear and straightforward way, helping you to make informed choices about environmentally conscious ways to shop, the products to avoid, the best foods to buy, and sustainable ways to prepare them.

With over 30 delicious recipes that you, and the earth, will love, The Planet-Friendly Cookbook contains all the tips and advice you need to start making small changes that have big impacts. The choices we make can help create a kinder way of feeding the world, and will preserve our beautiful planet for many generations to come.

128 pages, Hardcover

Published May 13, 2021

This edition
Format
128 pages, Hardcover
Published
May 13, 2021 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781787836914 (ISBN10: 1787836916)
ASIN
1787836916
Language
English

Combining immersive photography with expertly researched travel writing, this is the ultimate guidebook for LGBTQ+ travelers—whether you're planning your next getaway, daydreaming from the comfort of your armchair, or seeking to learn about queer culture in other parts of the world.

This swoon-worthy guide to the best places and events the queer world has to offer spans the globe, taking you from metropolitan must-sees, like the birthplace of Pride in New York or the world’s first gayborhood in Berlin, to lesser-known gems, like a trans designer’s clothing store in São Paulo or the first LGBTQ+ bar in Nepal.

Maartje Hensen and a diverse team of international travel writers have put together information on the best drag shows, Pride parades, and film festivals all around the world, as well as resources regarding laws, restrictions, and cultural attitudes—ensuring that travelers can safely enjoy their sojourns and find community wherever they go. Whether you're looking for relaxation, romance, or adventure, The Pride Atlas will help you plan your next gaycation.

SERIOUS EYE CANDY: Bursting at the seams with full-color photographs, The Pride Atlas is a colorful addition to any bookshelf or coffee table. It offers an immersive, take-me-there reading experience, as well as the nuts-and-bolts practical information that will transform armchair travel into actual trip planning.

INCLUSIVE AND INFORMATIVE: Whether you are a drag show fanatic, a gay couple in search of international community, an ally planning an ethical and informed vacation, or a cohort of queers looking for a good time—this is the travel book for you. With information on both festivities for and frustrations facing queer travelers, written by a diverse team of LGBTQ+ travel bloggers, The Pride Atlas is a unique and valuable resource.

Perfect for:

LGBTQ+ vacation planners and armchair travelers
Informed, ethical travelers who want to know about LGBTQ+ rights and culture in the places they visit
A practical and inspiring birthday, graduation, wedding, bon voyage, or special occasion gift for all who love to explore

400 pages

C.K. Smouha , Suzanna Hubbard (Illustrator)

A fussy cat ruffles the feathers of two neighbours who couldn’t be more different...

Alan and Betram are next-door neighbours. They are also best friends. They are also very, very different to one another. Bertram is extremely neat, and Alan is wildly messy. When Bertram gets a cat, called Pierre, he is dismayed to find that Pierre prefers it at Alan’s house.

Alan tries to help his friend out – giving him his old sheepskin coat, his chipped bowl and finally, his beat up old sofa. At last, Pierre and Bertram are happy, but Alan is not – he has no company and no sofa. Fortunately, Bertram comes up with a brilliant solution to the problem...

The Problem With Pierre plays with the format of the book, the gutter acting as the dividing wall between the two neighbours’ contrasting living rooms. A twist at the end brings together form and content in a way that is sure to delight readers young and old.

The Silver Spoon Kitchen

344 pages, Hardcover
Published April 10, 2025
Format: 344 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 10, 2025 by Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714849218 (ISBN10: 0714849219)
Language: English

April 1, 2025
by Emma Roberts (Author), Raahat Kaduji (Illustrator), Mira Miroslavova (Illustrator)

This sumptuous gift book contains a second, hidden handbook in a secret compartment at the back

Do you believe in fairies? Would you like to join a secret club of fairy experts, who search for and look after fairies and other magical creatures in the wild? Now is the time to earn your place in the Secret Fairy Club.

Earn ten badges on your journey towards becoming an official Secret Fairy Club member and learn all about:

the perfect fairy wardrobe
where fairies make their homes
how fairies help the nature around them
how fairies get ready for a Fairy Ball

. . . and so much more!

Guard the precious knowledge within these pages for the good of all magical kind . . . · This novelty format contains a surprise, second book in the back · Artwork offers an inclusive, 21st-century take on an ever-popular topic · Intricate artwork and full cover decorative foiling make this the perfect gift

5 - 7 years

The Seriously Good Kids Cookbook is packed with over 50 simple, delicious and fun recipes containing easy-to-follow captions and 300 photos in a unique cartoon-strip style to inspire children of all ages to get busy in the kitchen.

Original and creative projects will capture kids' imaginations, such as the paper bag breakfast of a bacon and egg sandwich in a paper bag cooked on a barbecue. The kick'n'roll tin can ice cream is bound to be the project of the summer: pack a large tin can with ice and rock salt, insert a sealed ziplock bag containing cream, sugar and vanilla and kick it to the park or the beach... within 25 minutes... homemade ice cream!

Kids will also learn as they go along; each recipe contains a culinary technique such as beating, whipping, piping or baking and 'Adult alerts' appear throughout the book and ensure the recipes are all easy and safe to make.

This is a book which will become treasured as it helps children to discover the endless fun to be had in the kitchen and to learn skills which will stay with them for life.

128 pages

The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook shows you how to ditch the takeaways and make meals you actually want to eat – with 80 delicious recipes.

We all know the benefits of going meat-free – but when you're a student with limited shelf space, a tight budget and little kitchen experience, creating tasty veggie and vegan meals at home seems impossible. This book is here to change that.

The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook contains 80 recipes, all based around cheap, staple ingredients like rice, pasta, potatoes and bread, along with a helpful guide to equipment, hygiene and buying food on a budget. Whether you want library-friendly lunches like Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad, to homemade Falafel Pitas to prove to your parents you really can cook, this book has it all. And, with a photo for each recipe and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll never go hungry again!

From fresher's week to graduation, this is the only cookbook you'll ever need.

192 pages

The Short Story of Art is a pocket guide to key movements, works, themes and techniques – a new and innovative introduction to the subject of art. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to Damien Hirst installations, and then links these to sections on art movements, themes and techniques.

The design of the book allows the student or art enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key periods, artists and styles. Accessible and concise, it simplifies and explains the most important and influential concepts in art, and shows how they are connected. The book explains how, why and when art changed, who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and whether they matter. It demystifies artistic jargon, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of art.

Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Published: May 2, 2017 by Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781780679686 (ISBN10: 1780679688)
Language: English

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art – who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.

Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works – from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama – and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.


Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Published: March 5, 2019 by Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781786273697 (ISBN10: 1786273691)
Language: English

Sophie D. Coe, Michael D Coe

A richly detailed and illustrated investigation into the story of the world’s favourite food

Chocolate – ‘the food of the Gods’ – has had a long and eventful history. Its story is expertly told here by the doyen of Maya studies, Michael Coe, and his late wife, Sophie.

The book begins 3,000 years ago in the Mexican jungles and draws on aspects of archaeology, botany and socio-economics. Used as currency and traded by the Aztecs, chocolate arrived in Europe via the conquistadors, and was soon a favourite drink with aristocrats. By the 19th century and industrialization, chocolate became a food for the masses – until its revival in our own time as a luxury item. Chocolate has also been giving up some of its secrets to modern neuroscientists, who have been investigating how flavour perception is mediated by the human brain. And, finally, the book closes with two contemporary accounts of how chocolate manufacturers have (or have not) been dealing with the ethical side of the industry.

About the Author
Sophie D. Coe, an anthropologist and food historian, was the author of America’s First Cuisines.

Professor Michael D. Coe is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Curator Emeritus in the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University. His books include The Maya, Reading the Maya Glyphs and Mexico and The True History of Chocolate, all published by Thames & Hudson.


Format: Paperback
Edition Type: Third edition
Size: 19.8 x 12.9 cm
Extent: 280 pp
Illustrations: 99
Publication date: 7 February 2019
ISBN: 9780500294741

Ages 5–8

"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." — Publishers Weekly

Learn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring a vibrant city to life. Readers will learn what traffic signs mean, see all that goes on in big buildings, and visit a fire station. Any child who is interested in how cities work adore this extraordinary book.

• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again
• More than 55 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged
• A captivating adventure that brings the city and the magic of books to life in young minds

"There's lots to see and do in this big city." — Kirkus Reviews

Fans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Cities.
• Great family read-aloud book
• Books for kids ages 5–8
• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

16 pages

The Unofficial Office Tarot: Gaze Into Your Future with the Scranton Branch Illustrated by Chantel de Sousa

For those days when you’re feeling a little stitious.

This tarot deck will help you become the best paper salesman, combining the thrill of fortune-telling with the highs and lows of office life, from party planning to the bats that occasionally get trapped in the break room.

The Unofficial Office Tarot is based on the structure of the classic Rider-Waite deck, with each card featuring the Scranton branch’s most beloved team members. Whether it’s finding your stapler in jelly or your boss hitting you with a car, find out what fate has in store for you. And hey, if your quarterly sales predictions are in the red, just head to Chili’s—unless you’ve been banned like Pam.
About The Author

Chantel de Sousa is a Melbourne-based illustrator and pop culture aficionado who has illustrated a number of other decks for Smith Street Books.


Publish Date: September 06, 2022
Format: Non-traditional book
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit - Divination - Tarot
Publisher: Smith Street Gift