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by Reuel Golden (Editor), Steve McCurry (Photographer)In Animals, we discover a different side to the famed photographer who skillfully explores animals' complex relationship with humans and the environment.Tenderness abounds, particularly in scenes of unkempt street dogs sleeping contentedly next to a human. But there's also a kind of essential solitude, with animals belonging to no one and simply wandering through life with only their survival instincts to guide them. We witness camels caug...

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by Susie Heller (Contribution by), Thomas Keller (Author), Deborah Jones (Photographer)IACP Award Winner 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley--"the most exciting place to eat in the United States" (The New York Times). The most transformative cookbook of the century celebrates this milestone by showcasing the genius of chef/proprietor Thomas Keller himself. Keller is a wizard, a purist, a man obsessed with getting it right. And this, h...

James Lovelock Et Al. the Earth and I - Hardcover

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by James Lovelock (Editor)"We are buried beneath mountains of fast-accumulating data. In such circumstances, this book, rather than adding to the data load, aims to offer real understanding." --James LovelockHuman beings are extraordinary creatures. Intelligent, agile, and curious, we have adapted and invented our way to becoming the most important species on the planet. So great is the extent of our influence, that many speak of a new geological era, the Anthropocene, an age defined by human...

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by Harry Benson (Photographer)In early 1964, photographer Harry Benson received a call from the photo editor of London's Daily Express, who asked him to cover the Beatles' trip to Paris. It was the beginning of a career-defining relationship, which would both make Benson's name and produce some of the most intimate photographs ever taken of the Beatles. In Paris, Benson captured the Fab Four in the midst of a pillow fight at the George V Hotel, a spontaneous moment which came to epitomize th...

Corky Lee's Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice - Hardcover

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by Corky Lee (Author), Chee Wang Ng (Editor), Mae Ngai (Editor)A collection of over 200 breathtaking photos celebrating the history and cultural impact of the Asian American social justice movement, from a beloved photographer who sought to change the world, one photograph at a time "For generations, Corky taught us how to see ourselves--as individuals and as a community."--Hua Hsu, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Stay True Known throughout his lifetime as the "undisputed, unofficial Asian A...

Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed - Hardcover

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by Abi Balingit (Author)A sweet baking book of fantastically imaginative remixed Filipino American dessert recipes, plus essays on the Filipino American experience by baker-fundraiser Abi Balingit.When the pandemic started her lonely work-from-home life in 2020, Abi Balingit channeled all her energy into the one thing that brought her joy: baking. In her tiny, dimly lit, shared kitchen, she produced hundreds of "pasalubong" (souvenir) boxes filled with especially creative treats that blended ...

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave - Hardcover

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by Joanna Gaines (Author)Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times bestseller--Homebody is your ultimate guide to creating spaces you never want to leave.In Homebody, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical ste...

The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing -- Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed - Hardcover

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by James Hoffmann (Author) The bestselling reference updated and expanded with seven new coffee-growing countries Praise for the first edition: "Fills a gap in the popular reference literature Recommended " -- Booklist "The definitive guide Well-written, informative, and a must-have for general readers who want to know more about their favorite morning brew " -- Publishers Weekly "Educational, thought-provoking, and substantial I've already recommended this book to (our) readers countles...

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play - Hardcover

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by Kobe Bryant (Author), Phil Jackson (Introduction by), Pau Gasol (Foreword by)The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game--a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unp...

Sunday Suppers: Recipes + Gatherings: A Cookbook - Hardcover

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by Karen Mordechai (Author)Rediscover the art of cooking and eating communally with a beautiful, simple collection of meals for friends and family. With her dinner series Sunday Suppers, Karen Mordechai celebrates the magic of gathering, bringing together friends and strangers to connect over the acts of cooking and sharing meals. For those who yearn to connect around the table, Karen's simple, seasonally driven recipes, evocative photography, and understated styling form a road map to creati...

Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life - Hardcover

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by Ajiri Aki (Author)Embrace the joy of Paris wherever you live with American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison. "More than being a terrific guide to the city, it's a thoroughly comprehensive guide to better living."--Chioma Nnadi, editor of Vogue online The French are known for their joie de vivre--celebrating the simple things--a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life. As a child, she frequently tried to convince her N...

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by Nancy Singleton Hachisu (Author)More than 400 authentic Japanese recipes for the home cook from bestselling author Nancy Singleton HachisuJapan, The Cookbook has more than 400 sumptuous recipes by acclaimed food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu. The iconic and regional traditions of Japan are organized by course and contain insightful notes alongside the recipes. The dishes - soups, noodles, rices, pickles, one-pots, sweets, and vegetables - are simple and elegant.Author BiographyNancy Singl...

Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono - Hardcover

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by Yoko Ono (Author), John Lennon (Introduction by)Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is Yoko Ono's whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. "Burn this book after you've read it." -- Yoko "A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality." "This is the greatest book I've ever burned." -- John Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 1.2 x 5.6 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Da...

The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small - Hardcover

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by Kath Stathers (Editor)Build your dream vacation with this eclectic and tantalizing collection of 1,000 life-affirming adventures spanning the 7 continents A travel book like no other, this unique guide will inspire both seasoned trekkers and arm-chair globetrotters alike to build experiences you will treasure forever. You'll find memorable, once-in-a-lifetime activities organized by longitude and latitude (country-by-country index also included) so you can max out your itinerary with the ...

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by Tom Ford (Author), Bridget Foley (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A fashion icon, provocative American designer Tom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005. Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer whose namesake label has devout followers across the globe, from Milan and New Delhi to Shanghai and New York. ...

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by Tom Ford (Author), Anna Wintour (Foreword by), Graydon Carter (Introduction by)Tom Ford has become one of fashion's great icons. He transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs have increased sales at Gucci tenfold and have helped build the Gucci brand into the luxury goods conglomerate that it is today. Ford brought a hard-edged style synonymous with 21st century glamour to his clothes, and Hollywood sat up and took n...

Massimo Listri. the World's Most Beautiful Libraries. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

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by Elisabeth Sladek (Author), Georg Ruppelt (Author), Massimo Listri (Photographer)From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It's the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome migh...

Georgia O'Keeffe: To See Takes Time - Hardcover

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by Georgia O'Keeffe (Artist), Samantha Friedman (Editor), Laura Neufeld (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A revelatory new volume on the American modernist's lesser-known works on paper, reuniting many serial works for the first timeRecalling a charcoal she made in 1916, Georgia O'Keeffe later wrote, "I have made this drawing several times--never remembering that I had made it before--and not knowing where the idea came from." These drawings, and the majority of O'Keeffe's works in charcoal, waterco...

Your Space, Made Simple: Interior Design That's Approachable, Affordable, and Sustainable - Hardcover

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by Ariel Magidson (Author), Blue Star Press (Producer)Create beautiful spaces in your home effortlessly using this book's easy-to-follow interior design "recipes" for a perfect room. Your Space, Made Simple is an interior design guide for anyone who dreams of a well-designed home but doesn't know where to begin. If you feel stuck when you go shopping for home decor, or confused about how to arrange furniture, this book will give you the inspiration and tools you need to curate a space that fi...

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by Colin King (Author), Sam Cochran (With)New York-based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings--composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. We all desire our rooms to look attractive and reflect a considered approach. Now we have the mastery of Colin King to help us elevate our spaces into environments of personal creativity. Image after image, readers will discover how Colin works ...

French Blooms: Floral Arrangements Inspired by Paris and Beyond - Hardcover

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by Sandra Sigman of Les Fleurs (Author), Victoria A. Riccardi (With), Sharon Santoni (Foreword by)This first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents arranging flowers in the French style--bouquets that are chic and romantic. As Sandra Sigman learned while living in Paris in her twenties, the French consider each floral arrangement a unique work of art filled with passion, movement, texture, and surprise. In French Blooms, Sigman shares the distin...

Colors of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes - Hardcover

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by Charles Bramesco (Author)"What's so wonderful about Bramesco's book, outside of a visually splendid layout that embraces the first word of that title with detailed color breakdowns of each palette, is how much it enhances the critical language of the average viewer." --Brian Tallerico, Editor of RogerEbert.com Taking you on from the earliest feature films to today, Colors of Film introduces 50 iconic movies and explains the pivotal role that color played in their success. The use of color...

Carrie Mae Weems: A Great Turn in the Possible - Hardcover

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by Carrie Mae Weems (Photographer), Iris Dressler (Preface by), Elvira Dyangani Ose (Preface by)The most comprehensive survey of Weems' genre-defying oeuvre yet publishedOne of the most influential American artists working today, Carrie Mae Weems has investigated narratives around family, race, gender, sexism, class and the consequences of power for more than 40 years. Her complex oeuvre--always ahead of its time, and profoundly formative for younger generations of artists--has employed photo...

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by Michael S. Williamson (Photographer), Gene Weingarten (Author)Featuring sixty black-and-white photographs of old dogs shot by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael S. Williamson and narrated by Washington Post staffer and columnist Gene Weingarten, this is a perfect collection for dog lovers that celebrates "man's best friend." Anyone who has ever loved an old dog will love Old Dogs. In this collection of profiles and photographs, Weingarten and Williamson document the unique appeal ...

Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips - Hardcover

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by National Geographic (Author)Featuring 120 new destinations, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Completely revised and updated for its 10th anniversary. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's legendary travel writers, this fully updated, 10th anniversary edition of Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the...

100 Hikes of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Scenic Trails - Hardcover

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by Kate Siber (Author)This ultimate hiker's bucket list, from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to Micronesia's off-the-beaten-path Six Waterfalls Hike, treks through 100 energizing experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--Calif...

The Philosophy of Modern Song - Hardcover

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by Bob Dylan (Author)The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan's first book of new writing since 2004's Chronicles: Volume One--and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers his extraordinary insight into the nature of popular music. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes what he calls ...

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by Nathan Williams (Author)Kinfolk magazine--launched to great acclaim and instant buzz in 2011--is a quarterly journal about understated, unfussy entertaining. The journal has captured the imagination of readers nationwide, with content and an aesthetic that reflect a desire to go back to simpler times; to take a break from our busy lives; to build a community around a shared sensibility; and to foster the endless and energizing magic that results from sharing a meal with good friends. Now t...

The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Including Koji, Kombuchas, Shoyus, Misos, Vinegars, Garums, Lacto-Ferments, and Black Fruits and Vegetables - Hardcover

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by René Redzepi (Author), David Zilber (Author)New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Houston Chronicle, Esquire, GQ, Eater, and more Named one of the Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts by Food & Wine, Bon App tit, Esquire, Field & Stream, New York Magazine's The Strategist, The Daily Beast, Eater, Vogue, Business Insider, GQ, Epicurious, and more "A...

1,000 Places to See Before You Die (Deluxe Edition): The World as You've Never Seen It Before - Hardcover

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by Patricia Schultz (Author)Named a Best Gift Book/Best Travel Book of the Year by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, House Beautiful, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, Forbes, Fodor's, The Points Guy, Seattle Times, and more "This is the comfort food of travel books. . . . This book will sweep you off your feet."--New York Times Book Review "Gorgeous . . . breathtaking . . . spectacular."--Publishers Weekly Patricia Schultz curates the world. When she published the...

The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures - Hardcover

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by Sebastian Kaufmann (Author), Alexandra Redgrave (Author), Jessica Hundley (Editor)A visual field guide to what we ought to know how to do, and what we'd like to learn how to do, from beloved craftsmanship-focused online shop Kaufmann Mercantile. Kaufmann Mercantile thoughtfully curates and sells timeless products for slow living, with a focus on functionality, quality, and craftsmanship. Building from that philosophy, The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is an everyday, accessible reference book ...

Locals Only: California Skateboarding 1975-1978 - Hardcover

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by Hugh Holland (Author), Steve Crist (Editor)One afternoon in 1975, a young photographer named Hugh Holland drove up Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles and encountered skateboarders carving up the drainage ditches along the side of the canyon. Immediately transfixed by their grace and athleticism, he knew he had found an amazing subject. Although not a skateboarder himself, for the next three years Holland never tired of documenting skateboarders surfing the streets of Los Angeles, parts...