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The New Parisienne focuses on one of the city's most prominent features, its women. Lifting the veil on the mythologized Parisian woman--white, lithe, ever fashionable--Lindsey Tramuta demystifies this oversimplified archetype and recasts the women of Paris as they truly are, in all their complexity. Featuring 50 vibrant, inspiring activists, creators, educators, visionaries, and disruptors, the book reveals a new movement, with Paris blossoming into a cultural center of feminine power.
London in Bloom showcases the English capital's extraordinary parks, gardens, and flower markets and the work of some of the world's best florists alongside the city's iconic architecture. The book also includes a detailed list of recommended gardens, shops, and markets to visit, plus a guide to the seasons' signature flowers. For flower lovers and Anglophiles alike, acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane offers an irresistible, unexpected view of London.
Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living is a captivating book by Lauren Liess. Published by Abrams in 2019, this book falls under the genre of Home & Interior Design. Liess, an acclaimed designer, shares her secrets for creating a laid-back, easy, and inviting home. The book is full of inspiration and practical advice for creating an effortlessly stylish home while keeping it comfortable and functional. Down to Earth is more than just a book about decorating; it's about adopting a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature. In this book, Liess shows you how to create a home that feels as good as it looks. Published by Abrams, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in interior design or those looking to revamp their living space.
In this book film critic Adam Nayman carefully sifts through their complex cinematic universe in an effort to plot, as he puts it, "some Grand Unified Theory of Coen-ness." The book combines critical text--biography, close film analysis, and enlightening interviews with key Coen collaborators--with a visual aesthetic that honors the Coens' singular mix of darkness and levity. Featuring film stills, punchy infographics, and hard insight, this book will be the definitive exploration of the Coen brothers' oeuvre, and a must-have keepsake for fans.
National bestseller2017 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Finalist ABA Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2017 Selection Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 Selection ALA 2018 Notable Books Selection An intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut author Thi Bui. This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent-the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. In what Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls "e;a book to break your heart and heal it,"e; The Best We Could Do brings to life Thi Bui's journey of understanding, and provides inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
An illustrated journal containing insightful prompts to be filled in by your friends, either one-by-one over time or at a special event to create a milestone gift.
Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition), is a captivating book authored by the renowned Maya Angelou. This masterpiece, belonging to the genre of poetry, was published in the year 2018, marking its twenty-fifth anniversary. The book is an incredible testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, encapsulated in Angelou's powerful words. The book, published by Abrams, is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and courage in the face of life's challenges. This English edition further enhances the reach of Angelou's poignant and timeless messages. Dive into this extraordinary piece of literature and let it awaken the fearless spirit within you.
Beautiful, new, and unbelievably realistic paper blooms and arrangements from the author of The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers
A lush look at the world best and most beautiful vacation destinations, from the bestselling author of Beaches
The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting There, thirty leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to life in general. Getting There is for everyonefrom students contemplating their futures to the vast majority of us facing challenges or seeking to reach our potential.
A behind-the-scenes look at the scandalous YSL collection that changed fashion
**Selected as Eaters 2016 Cookbook of the Year** **iBooks Best of 2016 Selection**The debut cookbook from Jessica Koslow, award-winning chef of LA's popular restaurant Sqirl, featuring more than 100 fresh, market-driven, healthy, and flavorful recipes. Jessica Koslow and her restaurant, Sqirl, are at the forefront of the California cooking renaissance, which is all about food that surprises us and engages all of our sensesit looks good, tastes vibrant, and feels fortifying yet refreshing. In Everything I Want to Eat, Koslow shares 100 of her favorite recipes for health-conscious but delicious dishes, all of which always use real foodsno fake meat or fake sugar herethat also happen to be suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or whomever you're sharing your meal with. The book is organized into seven chapters, each featuring a collection of recipes centered on a key ingredient or theme. Expect to find recipes for dishes Sqirl has become known for, as well as brand-new seasonal flavor combinations, including: Raspberry and cardamom jamSorrel-pesto rice bowlBurnt brioche toast with house ricotta and seasonal jamLamb merguez, cranberry beans, roasted tomato, and yogurt cheeseValrhona chocolate fleur de sel cookiesAlmond hazelnut milk Koslow lives in LA, where everyone is known to be obsessively health-conscious and where dietary restrictions are the norm. People come into Sqirl and order dishes with all sorts of substitutions and modificationshold the feta, please, add extra kale. They are looking to make their own healthy adventures. Others may tack breakfast sausage, cured bacon, or Olli's prosciutto on to their order. So Koslow has had to constantly think about ways to modify dishes for certain diets, which in a way has made her a better, more adaptable cook. Throughout this book, Koslow provides notes and thought bubbles that show how just about any dish can be modified for specific tastes and dietary needs, whether it needs to be gluten-free or vegan. Everything I Want to Eat captures the excitement of the food at Sqirlthink of a classic grilled cheese turned playful with the addition of tomato coriander jamwhile also offering accessible recipes, like blood orange upside-down cake, that can be easily made in the home kitchen. Moreover, it's an entirely new kind of cookbook and approach to how we are all starting to think about food, allowing readers to play with the recipes, combining and shaping them to be nothing short of everything you want to eat.
An updated edition of Sagmeister's popular and influential book, with 48 additional pages. The projects began as a list under the title "Things I have learned in my life so far" which he transformed into typographic works. Taken together, the collection is part design project, part work of art, part examination of the pursuit of happiness.
A beautifully unique way to experience the ABCs , Alphablock features thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, creating a peek-through guessing game around the letter.
Montessori: Shape Work offers readers die-cut shapes to trace with their fingers, grouped by family and illustrated into a familiar object for relevancy. Featured shapes: 3 triangles (equilateral, isosceles, right); 3 rounds (circle, oval, ellipse); 3 parallelograms (square, rectangle, rhombus); 3 polygons (pentagon, hexagon, octagon).
New York Times Bestseller Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goalto flyRosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure. On the contrary, Aunt Rose insists that Rosie's contraption was a raging success: you can only truly fail, she explains, if you quit. From the powerhouse author-illustrator team of Iggy Peck, Architect comes Rosie Revere, Engineer, another charming, witty picture book about believing in yourself and pursuing your passion. Ada Twist, Scientist, the companion picture book featuring the next kid from Iggy Pecks class, is available in September 2016.Praise for Rosie Revere, EngineerComically detailed mixed-media illustrations that keep the mood light and emphasize Rosie's creativity at every turn.Publishers Weekly The detritus of Rosie's collections is fascinating, from broken dolls and stuffed animals to nails, tools, pencils, old lamps and possibly an erector set. And cheddar-cheese spray. Kirkus Reviews This celebration of creativity and perseverance is told through rhyming text, which gives momentum and steady pacing to a story, consistent with the celebration of its heroine, Rosie. She's an imaginative thinker who hides her light under a bushel (well, really, the bed) after being laughed at for one of her inventions. BooklistAward 2013 Parents Choice Award - GOLD 2014 Amelia Bloomer Project List ReadBostons Best Read Aloud Book
"Plagued by the voices of Avatars before her for as long as she can remember, Yangchen travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom where she partners with an informant named Kavik and soon learns to rely on her own wisdom and continue her journey from uncertain young woman to revered leader"
INFLUENTIAL SUPPORTERS: Prominent chefs and food writers BJ Dennis, Vivian Howard, Michael W. Twitty, and Toni Tipton-Martin have promised to help promote and blurb this book. Howard has called author Emily Meggett ¿an American legend. Her work deserves to be celebrated.¿OVERDUE PUBLICATION: Gullah Geechee cuisine is a prominent, yet too-often undersung part of Southern food culture. Meggett¿s cookbook is one of the first major and comprehensive books on the subject and will fill a void in the history of American cookbooks.MEDIA INTEREST: Meggett has been profiled by PBS, Eater, Bon Appétit, NPR, and the Food Network. She has also been interviewed by AP News, the Smithsonian, and Charleston¿s Post and Courier, demonstrating there is a sustained interest in her food, heritage, and deep roots in the American South.
A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to civil rights to the climate change movementWe Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as, what is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? In an age when armies are stronger than ever before, when guns seem to be everywhere, how can people confront their adversaries without resorting to violence themselves? Through key international movements as well as people such as Gandhi, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Václav Havel, this book discusses the components of nonviolent resistance. It answers the question “Why nonviolence?” by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
From award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the definitive cookbook on rustic French cooking from AlsaceGabriel Kreuther is the cookbook fans of the James Beard Award-winning chef have long been waiting for. From one of the most respected chefs in the United States, this cookbook showcases the recipes inspired by Kreuther¿s French-Swiss-German training and refined global style, one that embraces the spirits of both Alsace, his homeland, and of New York City, his adopted home. Sharing his restaurant creations and interpretations of traditional Alsatian dishes, Kreuther will teach the proper techniques for making every dish, whether simple or complex, a success. Recipes include everything from the chef's take on classic Alsatian food like the delicious Flammekueche (or Tarte Flambée) and hearty Baeckeoffe (a type of casserole stew) to modern dishes like the flavorful Roasted Button Mushroom Soup served with Toasted Chorizo Raviolis and the decadent Salmon Roe Beggar¿s Purse garnished with Gold Leaf.Featuring personal stories from the chef's childhood in France and career in New York as well as stunning photography, Gabriel Kreuther is the definitive resource for Alsatian cooking worthy of fine dining.
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