Books published by Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Farmhouse Weekends is the cookbook for anyone who daydreams of country life. Prepare meals and experiences to enjoy in the easy companionship of family and friends--everything you need to create the perfect farmhouse weekend, no matter where you live, is found within these pages. Each chapter provides recipes inspired by author Melissa Bahen's weekend jaunts in the country: apple cider donuts and white bean chili after a day of picking fresh apples in the fall; buttery cobbler full of ripe, summer berries after a trip to the farmers' market; hot, flaky biscuits slathered with butter and homemade strawberry freezer jam to start out a spring day. You'll find brunch, dinner, and dessert recipes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter: 65 recipes to entertain and enjoy good company all year round.

Interior design should not be sterile or static; it's a living extension of art meant to be touched, used, and admired. This mindset is the heart of Brian Paquette's interiors. Beginning with the motto, "Function and comfort, first and always," Paquette explores each client's interests and lifestyle to create homes that reflect their identity, history, and aspirations. Integrating the placement of furniture, exposure to light, surface texture, and art, a client's memories are translated into an evocative presence in the home, anchoring them to their past while providing a space of comfort and function for their future. At Home provides inspiration to replicate these methods in your own home regardless of style or budget. How does a person keep their memories alive in a home? Through fabric? A particular scent? Surface texture? Light exposure? Considering these elements and others, this is how Brian Paquette builds a room. By sharing each unique process of design for the ten homes featured in his book, readers can begin to consider their own memories and aspirations for how they too can create a home interior that is a true reflection of themselves.

Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for its preservation. Steep Trails collects together his essays and letters written as he traveled through the West, capturing the personal, heartfelt connection he had with the lands he roamed. His work takes the reader through the mountains and valleys of California, over the Cascades and the Wasatch Ranges, through Puget Sound and the forests of Washington and Oregon, and to the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Arizona. Muir's writing intimately connects the reader to the heart of nature; as the world increasingly tries to reconnect with the earth, Steep Trails offers the funny, charming, educational, and exalted wanderings of John Muir over nearly three decades of his life.

Beatrix Potter had a love for animals from an early age, and she grew up drawing and painting them with amazing detail and accuracy. She was best known for her children's book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She lived in London for many years but used income from her children's books to buy Hill Top Farm in England. While living there and in Scotland, she developed a love of landscape and flora, which she included in her artwork. In all, Beatrix wrote twenty-three children's tales, inspiring people to follow their dreams and care for plants and animals. Kate Coombs' engaging narrative and Seth Lucas' captivating art teach young readers about this inspiring children's author and artist, encouraging little naturalists to Be Kind and Be Adventurous.

One million times better than a run-of-the-mill thank you card, this super fun fill-in-the-blank book is the perfect gift to give to a loved one, best friend, parent, sibling, or even a work spouse to say Thank You Times a Million. Let the amazing people in your life know how grateful you are for them with prompts such as these: I feel honored to have such a ______ human being for a ______; Without you, the world would be so much more ______; Thanks for saving my _____ that one time I _____!; When life throws a wrench into things, you're the perfect example of being _____ and _____; Thank you for being the freakishly remarkable, crazily incredible, and outrageously ________ human that you are!

Reflect on the quietest moments, personal growth, inner strength, and self-love with Sarah Cray's third book Be Still. Quotes include wise reflections on mindfulness from individuals such as Annie Dillard, Lao Tzu, Marilynne Robinson, Eckhart Tolle, Brené Brown, Rumi, and Emily Dickinson. Every spread is like a greeting card, so this delightful volume serves as a stand-alone token of affection or the perfect finishing touch to a gift. A postcard book is also available--share the stillness with anyone who needs a reminder that "Life is a collection of moments. Mindfulness is beautification of the moments." (Amit Ray).

I Wish You a Merry Christmas is a festive fill-in-the-blank book for you and the wonderful people in your life! Perfect for the holidays, these joyful, silly, and thoughtful prompts bring back the memories that make your relationship such a gift. Reminisce in the cheeriest season of the year with prompts like these: No one enjoys making _________ with me on the holidays more than you; It's all fun and games until Santa and his elves _________; If I could pick one person to stand under the mistletoe with you, I'd choose _________; and 'Tis the season to drink too much_________, laugh until you _________, eat too much _________, and to be extra _________. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good _________!

An engaging collection of 26 illustrations featuring farm favorites from chickens and honey to overalls and a tractor. Illustrator Greg Paprocki's popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro midcentury art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults. Discover new details in each illustration with every successive reading.

A laugh-out-loud mash-up party game for everyone, whether you loved the novel, or barely skimmed it. Dealt from a deck of 400 response cards, complete modern musings such as, "The secret to a happy marriage is...." with phrases pulled directly from Pride & Prejudice. Put a new spin on a literary classic by turning this novel of manners into a comedy of errors. For fans of Jane Austen and classic literature, and for fans of anything but. It's like reading the book . . . but funner. Ideally suited to 4 players or more, ages 12 and up.