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Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A stunningly photographed collection of homes featuring sustainable designs that celebrate the ingenuity of reclaimed materials and unexpected antiques, from the founders of Detroit-based furniture design brand Woodward Throwbacks. In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials...
Publisher
Skira Editore
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It's the land of the most spectacular habitat on the planet: savannahs, rainforests, deserts, volcanic landscapes, mountains and coastlines. It is also home to an incredible wealth of animals. Admire the vast herds of the "great migration" on the mottled plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti. Watch the elephants grazing in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, or a wild gorilla in Volcanoes National Park....
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave. In the first edition of the mind-bending, "gorgeous" (Margaret Atwood), "brilliant...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they could also be treacherous, bloodthirsty, and merciless. This book tells the story of their rise and eventual demise through carefully curated images, both historical and contemporary, with...
Author
Publisher
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"No matter what you're good at, what you look like, or what you hope to do someday ... whether you like to read or run or paint or play ... the best thing about you is that you are uniquely you! Help your children learn early (and often) that being exactly who they are is the greatest gift! Join Annie F. Downs and "Little Annie" as they celebrate each kid's fun, fabulous, and unique design. With delightful illustrations and an A-to-Z look at names...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Influential designer Harris Reed explores the world of gender-defying fashion in this richly illustrated monograph. In Fluid, revolutionary fashion designer Harris Reed introduces the world to a new era in fluid fashion. At the center of Reed's sartorial journey has always been his desire to change the way people express their identities through clothing. Fluidity's essence is adaptable, evolutionary, and dynamic, and Reed's work constantly disrupts...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Long inspired by mature adults daring to express their creativity and individuality through their style choices, New York Times bestselling novelist Connie Briscoe shines a light on these often overlooked and underappreciated sharply attired individuals. Accompanied by the marvelously talented Milton Washington's dazzling photographs, Briscoe's vision comes alive in these pages. From intrepid to chic, and sophisticated to free-spirited--Stepping Out...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--
Author
Publisher
Voracious/ Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country-music stars of all time, having composed more than six hundred songs and sold more than ninety million records. He received twenty-nine gold, platinum, and multiplatinum awards for his recordings and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is the first time Cash's fifty years of...
12) Snail in space
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Gail, an adventurous snail, is willing to do what it takes to achieve her dream of traveling to outer space.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece The Color Purple--as well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel's enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny Glover, and more. Since its publication in 1982,...
Author
Publisher
Fantoons
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"What better way to teach your little ones the alphabet than by hanging out with The Beach Boys in sunny California! This 60-page, full color first official Beach Boys children's book takes you across the entirety of California, on a musical and educational adventure. Each page provides lessons that teach useful words, the landmarks of California, and the Beach Boys -- talk about Good Vibrations! From the sparkling sands of Venice Beach, to the glitz...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are simple enough for beginners as well as seasoned crafters.There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing,...
Author
Series
Secrets of Ravensbarrow volume 1
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The secrets of Ravensbarrow have been buried far too long. Now they're waking up . . . For fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter, a laugh-out-loud new series that kicks off in a school infested with brain-eating hamsters. Book 1: Teddy vs. the Fuzzy Doom Starting at a new school is hard enough for an anxious kid like Teddy. But Ravensbarrow Elementary seems extra unsettling. First, there are the zombielike...
Author
Publisher
Welbeck
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This newly updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world soccer. What's more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest...
18) Renewable energy: power the world with sustainable fuel, with hands-on science activities for kids
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In Renewable Energy: Power the World with Sustainable Fuel, scientists ages 9 to 12 learn how switching from nonrenewable energy sources to renewable ones can help make our homes, businesses, cities, and world better, healthier places. What are those renewable resources? Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy! Hands-on projects, essential questions, links to online primary sources, and science-minded prompts to think more about energy,...
Author
Publisher
Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A poignant and glorious photographic memoir that pays homage to the lifelong friendship between the legendary Cicely Tyson and acclaimed fashion designer B Michael, who worked with her to make her gorgeous through her last bow"--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This picture book biography chronicles the lifelong friendship that began in adolescence between Ludwig van Beethoven and master piano maker Nannette Streicher emphasizing her support for him and his work and his influence on the many innovations she made to piano construction"--
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