America is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and the food is no exception. Experience a sampling of the vast array of American cuisine with this beautiful collection of recipes from across the country, taking inspiration from around the globe. "Thoughtful, well researched, and truly moving. Shines a light on what it means to cook and eat American food, in all its infinitely nuanced and ever-evolving glory." -Anthony Bourdain American food is the story of mash-ups. Immigrants arrive, cultures collide, and out of the push-pull come exciting new dishes and flavors. But for Edward Lee, who, like Anthony Bourdain or Gabrielle Hamilton, is as much a writer as he is a chef, that first surprising bite is just the beginning. What about the people behind the food? What about the traditions, the innovations, the memories? A natural-born storyteller, Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country. There's a Cambodian couple in Lowell, Massachusetts, and their efforts to re-create the flavors of their lost country. A Uyghur café in New York's Brighton Beach serves a noodle soup that seems so very familiar and yet so very exotic-one unexpected ingredient opens a window onto an entirely unique culture. A beignet from Café du Monde in New Orleans, as potent as Proust's madeleine, inspires a narrative that tunnels through time, back to the first Creole cooks, then forward to a Korean rice-flour hoedduck and a beignet dusted with matcha. Sixteen adventures, sixteen vibrant new chapters in the great evolving story of American cuisine. And forty recipes, created by Lee, that bring these new dishes into our own kitchens. Winner, 2019 James Beard Award for Best Book of the Year in Writing Finalist, 2019 IACP Award, Literary Food Writing Named a Best Food Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Smithsonian, BookRiot , and more Semifinalist, Goodreads Choice Awards

Spicy Picklesfrom Ridley’s is the fiery party game that’ll get grown-ups talking! How well do you truly know your friends? Your partner? Your lover? Do you know their innermost thoughts? Their deepest, darkest desires? Or simply how they're navigating the sweet and the sour of adult life? Well, you’re about to. There are over 180 potentially heated topics across three categories: Risky Business, Icky Bits, and After Dark. With everything from quickies, pole dancing, and PDA to kinks, preferences, and positions, this game is guaranteed to spark some .interestingconversation. It's definitely NSFW. Unless that’s your kink, of course. We’re not here to shame. This fast-paced party game is often frantic, sometimes shocking, and always a jarful of fun. As you play, things can get heated, and everyone will certainly be a lot closer by the end. Made for friends, partners, and lovers who want to learn more about each other … or think they know everything already! .Spicy Picklesis suitable for adults only, 3–8 players (or more if you’re in teams), and takes around 20 minutes to play. How to Play: It’s easy to learn and simple to play; just say it, rate it, and grab it! Take the lead and draw a card from over 180 topics, then say your selection aloud. Now, instinctively and secretly rate how you feel about it—Sour, So-So, or Sweet—then put on your best poker face as the other players try to guess your rating. After all, how well do they know you, really?. This is where things can get heated. When everyone’s ready, you all flip over your Rating cards at the same time. If any players match your rating, then the race is on for them to grab your Topic card and win the point!. Once that madness is over and the disbelieving chat about your rating subsides (“Uh, sorry, but you’ve definitely asked me to try that in the past!”), then the player on your left takes the lead, so you’re in the grabbing game now. The honesty and tension will continue until one player collects seven Topic cards and is crowned the winner! Who It’s For: Friends who are game for a laugh, partners who want to get closer, and lovers who fancy some fun. It’s also ideal for bachelorette parties! But maybe save it for when the in-laws have gone to bed. What's Inside: 186 Topic cards, 24 Rating cards, and English instructions. PARTY GAME FOR GROWN-UPS –Spicy Picklesfrom Ridley’s Games is often frantic, sometimes shocking, and always a jarful of fun. Things can get heated, and everyone will certainly learn more about each other, but that’s the point! So, c’mon, let’s get closer. SAY IT! RATE IT! GRAB IT! –Spicy Picklesis easy to play—you just need to know how you feel! Read a topic aloud and then secretly rate it. The other players try to match your rating, then the race is on to grab the Topic card and win the point!. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 186 Topic cards across 3 categories (Risky Business, Icky Bits, and After Dark), 24 Rating cards, and instructions.Spicy Picklesis suitable for ages adults only, 3–8 players (or more if you’re in teams), and takes around 20 minutes to play. DEFINITELY NSFW – Whether it’s gossip, icks, kinks, or positions, this game is guaranteed to spark someinterestingconversation among friends, partners, and lovers who want to learn more about each other or think they know everything already! RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

Originally published in 1983 by Charles Scribner's Sons.

Spicy Picklesfrom Ridley’s is the fiery party game that’ll get grown-ups talking! How well do you truly know your friends? Your partner? Your lover? Do you know their innermost thoughts? Their deepest, darkest desires? Or simply how they're navigating the sweet and the sour of adult life? Well, you’re about to. There are over 180 potentially heated topics across three categories: Risky Business, Icky Bits, and After Dark. With everything from quickies, pole dancing, and PDA to kinks, preferences, and positions, this game is guaranteed to spark some .interestingconversation. It's definitely NSFW. Unless that’s your kink, of course. We’re not here to shame. This fast-paced party game is often frantic, sometimes shocking, and always a jarful of fun. As you play, things can get heated, and everyone will certainly be a lot closer by the end. Made for friends, partners, and lovers who want to learn more about each other … or think they know everything already! .Spicy Picklesis suitable for adults only, 3–8 players (or more if you’re in teams), and takes around 20 minutes to play. How to Play: It’s easy to learn and simple to play; just say it, rate it, and grab it! Take the lead and draw a card from over 180 topics, then say your selection aloud. Now, instinctively and secretly rate how you feel about it—Sour, So-So, or Sweet—then put on your best poker face as the other players try to guess your rating. After all, how well do they know you, really?. This is where things can get heated. When everyone’s ready, you all flip over your Rating cards at the same time. If any players match your rating, then the race is on for them to grab your Topic card and win the point!. Once that madness is over and the disbelieving chat about your rating subsides (“Uh, sorry, but you’ve definitely asked me to try that in the past!”), then the player on your left takes the lead, so you’re in the grabbing game now. The honesty and tension will continue until one player collects seven Topic cards and is crowned the winner! Who It’s For: Friends who are game for a laugh, partners who want to get closer, and lovers who fancy some fun. It’s also ideal for bachelorette parties! But maybe save it for when the in-laws have gone to bed. What's Inside: 186 Topic cards, 24 Rating cards, and English instructions. PARTY GAME FOR GROWN-UPS –Spicy Picklesfrom Ridley’s Games is often frantic, sometimes shocking, and always a jarful of fun. Things can get heated, and everyone will certainly learn more about each other, but that’s the point! So, c’mon, let’s get closer. SAY IT! RATE IT! GRAB IT! –Spicy Picklesis easy to play—you just need to know how you feel! Read a topic aloud and then secretly rate it. The other players try to match your rating, then the race is on to grab the Topic card and win the point!. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 186 Topic cards across 3 categories (Risky Business, Icky Bits, and After Dark), 24 Rating cards, and instructions.Spicy Picklesis suitable for ages adults only, 3–8 players (or more if you’re in teams), and takes around 20 minutes to play. DEFINITELY NSFW – Whether it’s gossip, icks, kinks, or positions, this game is guaranteed to spark someinterestingconversation among friends, partners, and lovers who want to learn more about each other or think they know everything already! RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

Ask the right questions and guess what’s on your head when you play Guessing Things from Petit Collage!

"Comida Casera is the cookbook I wish I had when I first stopped eating meat in 2015. At the time, there were hardly any resources on adapting Mexican cuisine to a vegan diet, and it was quite difficult for me to make the transition. My cookbook is a love letter to my country and my people. It is a book that honors traditional Mexican flavors and techniques, but relies on the immense world of plants to do so. Plant-based eating continues to trend, but there's still a sense that giving up animal products means giving up your favorite family and cultural foods. Bilingual, Mexican-born chef, writer, and founder of dorastable.com, Dora Stone keenly felt that when she decided to go vegan for health reasons. But once she started reinventing her favorite recipes, she realized that plant-based ingredients can actually enhance the dishes. Now in Comida Casera, Dora shares her fresh take on traditional cuisine in chapters devoted to everything from tamales to mole, favorite home comfort foods to fine dining. From Indigenous recipes created in partnership with cocineras tradicionales to Mexico's markets and street vendors, Comida Casera is a delicious love letter to food and culture, celebrating the interconnectedness of both through a plant-based lens. With recipes for: Almond Queso Fresco, Green Chilaquiles, Chilorio Burritos, Pumpkin Seed Enchiladas, Mushroom Chorizo, Porcini Mushroom Chicharrones, Al Pastor Tacos, Mushroom Carnitas Tacos, Bean and Nopal Tostadas, Potato and Poblano Stuffed Corn Cakes, Mole Poblano Enchiladas, Pumpkin Seed Green Mole, Jackfruit Pozole Rojo, Tres Leches Cake, Vanilla Flan, and more!"--

James Beard Award Winner IACP Award Winner Thomas Keller, chef/proprieter of Napa Valley's French Laundry, is passionate about bistro cooking. He believes fervently that the real art of cooking lies in elevating to excellence the simplest ingredients; that bistro cooking embodies at once a culinary ethos of generosity, economy, and simplicity; that the techniques at its foundation are profound, and the recipes at its heart have a powerful ability to nourish and please. So enamored is he of this older, more casual type of cooking that he opened the restaurant Bouchon, right next door to the French Laundry, so he could satisfy a craving for a perfectly made quiche, or a gratinéed onion soup, or a simple but irresistible roasted chicken. Now Bouchon, the cookbook, embodies this cuisine in all its sublime simplicity. But let's begin at the real beginning. For Keller, great cooking is all about the virtue of process and attention to detail. Even in the humblest dish, the extra thought is evident, which is why this food tastes so amazing: The onions for the onion soup are caramelized for five hours; lamb cheeks are used for the navarin; basic but essential refinements every step of the way make for the cleanest flavors, the brightest vegetables, the perfect balance—whether of fat to acid for a vinaigrette, of egg to liquid for a custard, of salt to meat for a duck confit. Because versatility as a cook is achieved through learning foundations, Keller and Bouchon executive chef Jeff Cerciello illuminate all the key points of technique along the way: how a two-inch ring makes for a perfect quiche; how to recognize the right hazelnut brown for a brown butter sauce; how far to caramelize sugar for different uses. But learning and refinement aside—oh those recipes! Steamed mussels with saffron, bourride, trout grenobloise with its parsley, lemon, and croutons; steak frites, beef bourguignon, chicken in the pot—all exquisitely crafted. And those immortal desserts: the tarte Tatin, the chocolate mousse, the lemon tart, the profiteroles with chocolate sauce. In Bouchon, you get to experience them in impeccably realized form. This is a book to cherish, with its alluring mix of recipes and the author's knowledge, warmth, and wit: "I find this a hopeful time for the pig," says Keller about our yearning for the flavor that has been bred out of pork. So let your imagination transport you back to the burnished warmth of an old-fashioned French bistro, pull up a stool to the zinc bar or slide into a banquette, and treat yourself to truly great preparations that have not just withstood the vagaries of fashion, but have improved with time. Welcome to Bouchon.

There’s food growing everywhere! You’ll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban and suburban neighborhoods. Full-color photographs make identification easy, while tips on common plant locations, pesticides, pollution, and dangerous flora make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.

Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success withCereal Spillerfrom Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It’s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you’ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that’ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day. . Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you’ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back!. On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color—after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or “single tokens” if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player’s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player’s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser. Who It’s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. What's Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. IT’S CRUNCH TIME – Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success withCereal Spillerfrom Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. CEREAL SPILLERS HAVE A TYPE – Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color. So, sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back!. MIX THINGS UP – Stir and Swap to wreak havoc, seek out the Magic Charm, avoid Floaters, and beware Dead Flies that can ruin your day. Made for those who love eating cereal from the box but never share. Ages 8+, 3–6 players, average 30-minute gameplay. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and instructions. Ridley’s likes to make Good Clean Fun, so this game uses 30% recycled materials. . RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

Serena van der Woodsen is back from boarding school, but is she still the Upper East Side's It Girl? The wickedly funny first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the HBO Max series. S is back from boarding school, and if we aren't careful, she's going to win over our teachers, wear that dress we couldn't fit into, steal our boyfriends' hearts, and basically ruin our lives in a major way. I'll be watching closely... You know you love me.gossip girl

The ultimate guide to digital marketing and advertising from one of the most influential digital marketers in the world, Alex Schultz, Chief Marketing Officer of Meta. “Alex is one of a small handful of people that I can say without his work, our community would not have connected more than 2 billion people around the world.” —Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta Growth is good. But how do you achieve growth for your business in the digital age? Now, more than ever, there are a myriad of ways to achieve growth by marketing your business, large or small, using the tools available on the internet. There are any number of different channels and platforms, and a vast array of tools and mechanisms to advertise to your potential customers. But how do you decide which is best for your product or service? The answers are right here, thanks to Alex Schultz. Alex’s unparalleled expertise and experience is crystalized in this essential bible for digital marketing. He guides readers through the key principles for maximizing the impact of your marketing budget, whether you are working for a global corporation or running your own start-up. From understanding channels, to testing creative, to measuring incremental gains, Click Here is the book you need to read if you want to grow your business. “Few people understand marketing and growth better than Alex.” —Daniel Ek, CEO, Spotify

Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success withCereal Spillerfrom Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It’s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you’ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that’ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day. . Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you’ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back!. On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color—after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or “single tokens” if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player’s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player’s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser. Who It’s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. What's Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. IT’S CRUNCH TIME – Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success withCereal Spillerfrom Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. CEREAL SPILLERS HAVE A TYPE – Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color. So, sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back!. MIX THINGS UP – Stir and Swap to wreak havoc, seek out the Magic Charm, avoid Floaters, and beware Dead Flies that can ruin your day. Made for those who love eating cereal from the box but never share. Ages 8+, 3–6 players, average 30-minute gameplay. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and instructions. Ridley’s likes to make Good Clean Fun, so this game uses 30% recycled materials. . RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

An instant New York Times bestseller! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went—and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others: courage, humility, and integrity. The Hero Code is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable. Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues.

A playful celebration of sound completes the quartet of board book editions that began with Hervé Tullet’s mega-bestselling Press Here . Press Here, Mix It Up!, Let's Play!, and now Say Zoop! Collect all four interactive books from bestselling children's book author Hervé Tullet! Make some noise! Shout "OH!" Whisper "oh!" Say "Zoop"? Yes! "Zoop!" "Zoop!" "Zoop!" This endlessly entertaining board book magically responds with bursts of color and moving shapes, empowering children by letting their imaginations liberate and direct each page's reaction. In this worthy and exhilarating companion to the trio launched with Press Here—the longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list—Tullet's beloved dots will have readers literally "Ooh"-ing and "Ahh"-ing out loud in a happy collective encore. Say Zoop! is an ideal interactive book for toddlers and young children Helps children learn colors and participation Excellent as a preschool read-aloud book Tullet's books define the genre of participatory bookmaking, encouraging readers to explore and interact with the physical book in all its dimensions. The reward is tremendous: a journey of whimsy and sheer fun that extends well beyond the book's pages. FUN & EDUCATIONAL GIFT: This book's gorgeous graphic visuals make it an irresistible choice for gift-giving, and the addition of educational and emotional concepts offers an appealing bonus. STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrate the magic of imagination and play on each page, where every action is a fun adventure! This unique interactive picture book about sound and participation is especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page. AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO BUILD DEXTERITY: This is the perfect book for young children to learn about following directions using simple hand movements. Parents and children who have enjoyed I Have an Idea!, The Game of Finger Worms, and The Book with a Hole will love this latest and greatest from Hervé Tullet. Perfect for: The millions of children and adults who love Hervé Tullet and his wonderful books Fans of Eric Carle’s Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault’s rambunctious Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and other books about sound Families looking for a fun and interactive read-aloud book Toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early readers ready to learn about participation and colors in an imaginative way Children's art programs

Test which partner knows the other best with this romantic addition to our After Dinner Amusements series!   Pull one of these 50 flirty question cards to see if your special someone has been paying attention and relive romantic memories together.   Questions include: Would I rather spend a date night out or a date night in? True or false: I love spicy food. Who is my celebrity crush? What feature of yours is my favorite? Would I rather have a beach vacation or a ski vacation? What are the first names of my parents? This fun and frisky game is sure to spark conversations, gift ideas, date nights, and more. 50 PROMPTS FOR COUPLES: This deck of flirty and playful questions is the perfect game for couples to connect, get inspired, and share some laughs. Sweet and mildly spicy prompts help you learn more about each other and spark excitement and deeper connection. GREAT GIFT: Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and stocking stuffers. Can be played one-on-one on a date night or couple vs. couple with your besties. TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The petite, portable tin is the perfect size to throw in a backpack or purse for a romantic evening, road trip, or weekend getaway. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with fun prompts for exploring and engaging with the world around you. PERFECT FOR: Couples of all orientations; anniversary, wedding shower, or bachelor or bachelorette party gift-giving.

It’s time to get a move on with Snail Express from Petit Collage! In this snail-paced mail race, players help their busy Snail Carriers collect and send letters and parcels as fast as they can. Roll the die and decide where to move. If you land on a letter or a parcel, pop it in the postbox. Or aim for an Express Delivery Stamp to zip your way straight to a letter! Be careful to avoid the other players’ mail, though, because if you post their parcel, they’ll get the points. And be sure to play nice because if anyone rolls the depot icon, they can send another player’s snail straight back to the start! When all the letters have been sent, the player with the most mail in the postbox is the winner. Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 4+, playing this game will help kids to learn the values of patience, focus, and winning and losing with grace. Inside the box, you’ll find 4 wooden snail character pieces, 17 letters, 8 parcels, 8 Express Delivery Stamps, 40 stamp stickers, 40 decorative stickers, 1 postbox, wooden die, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions. AIM OF THE GAME: It’s time to get a move on! Help your Snail Carrier collect and send letters and parcels of their color while trying to avoid posting their opponents’ mail. SETUP : Place the letters on the white gameboard squares, the parcels on squares of matching color, and the Express Delivery Stamps and postbox at the side of the board. Choose your Snail Carrier and place it on its matching depot. You’re ready to play! HOW TO PLAY : Roll the die and move your Snail Carrier that number of spaces. You can choose to move up, down, left, or right, but only in a straight line—snails don’t zig-zag! If you land on a letter or a parcel, pop it in the postbox! You’ll only earn points for mail that matches your snail’s color, though, so watch where you move. If you roll the Express icon, you can use Express Delivery Stamps to earn bonus points! If you roll the depot icon, you can send another player’s snail back home to start again but don’t forget that they can do the same to you. When all the letters on the board have been posted, it’s time to sort the mail! Earn 1 point per letter, 2 points per parcel, and 3 points for Express Delivery. The player with the most points wins the Snail Express race. WHO IT'S FOR : Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 4 and up. WHAT'S INSIDE: 4 wooden snail characters, 17 letters, 8 parcels, 8 Express Delivery Stamps, 40 stamp stickers, 40 decorative stickers, 1 postbox, wooden die, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions.

Celebrate what makes you Unique with this colorful and empowering ABC book that breaks gender stereotypes. Daryl is so affectionate. Alex is gentle with the family cat. Sage and Kaylin are super strong. And Ira yearns to do ballet like their older brother. Demystify gender stereotypes while learning your ABCs in this bright, celebratory debut picture book by stationery company Ash + Chess, who bring not only their quirky artistic flavor but also their personal perspectives as a queer couple to this empowering book for younger kids. Affirming and inviting phrases are brought to life in bold, neon colors and patterns in this inclusive book. As a bonus, remove the book's jacket to reveal a cool ABC poster on the opposite side that can be displayed at home, in schools, at libraries, or anywhere!

A playful celebration of sound completes the quartet of board book editions that began with Hervé Tullet’s mega-bestselling Press Here . Press Here, Mix It Up!, Let's Play!, and now Say Zoop! Collect all four interactive books from bestselling children's book author Hervé Tullet! Make some noise! Shout "OH!" Whisper "oh!" Say "Zoop"? Yes! "Zoop!" "Zoop!" "Zoop!" This endlessly entertaining board book magically responds with bursts of color and moving shapes, empowering children by letting their imaginations liberate and direct each page's reaction. In this worthy and exhilarating companion to the trio launched with Press Here—the longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list—Tullet's beloved dots will have readers literally "Ooh"-ing and "Ahh"-ing out loud in a happy collective encore. Say Zoop! is an ideal interactive book for toddlers and young children Helps children learn colors and participation Excellent as a preschool read-aloud book Tullet's books define the genre of participatory bookmaking, encouraging readers to explore and interact with the physical book in all its dimensions. The reward is tremendous: a journey of whimsy and sheer fun that extends well beyond the book's pages. FUN & EDUCATIONAL GIFT: This book's gorgeous graphic visuals make it an irresistible choice for gift-giving, and the addition of educational and emotional concepts offers an appealing bonus. STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrate the magic of imagination and play on each page, where every action is a fun adventure! This unique interactive picture book about sound and participation is especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page. AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO BUILD DEXTERITY: This is the perfect book for young children to learn about following directions using simple hand movements. Parents and children who have enjoyed I Have an Idea!, The Game of Finger Worms, and The Book with a Hole will love this latest and greatest from Hervé Tullet. Perfect for: The millions of children and adults who love Hervé Tullet and his wonderful books Fans of Eric Carle’s Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault’s rambunctious Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and other books about sound Families looking for a fun and interactive read-aloud book Toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early readers ready to learn about participation and colors in an imaginative way Children's art programs

In this action-packed thriller, a quiet seafront town is targeted by vicious criminals, leaving locals no choice but to team up and save the place they love. The Inn at Gloucester stands alone on the rocky shoreline. Its seclusion suits former Boston police detective Bill Robinson, novice owner and innkeeper. As long as the dozen residents pay their rent, Robinson doesn't ask any questions. Neither does Sheriff Clayton Spears, who lives on the second floor. Then Mitchell Cline arrives, with a deadly new way of doing business. His crew of local killers break laws, deal drugs, and bring violence to the doors of the Inn. That's when Robinson realizes, with the help of journalist Susan Solie, that leaving the city is no escape from the reality of evil -- or the responsibility for action. Teaming up with Sheriff Spears and two fearless residents -- Army veteran Nick Jones and groundskeeper Effie Johnson -- Robinson begins a risky defense. The solitary inhabitants of the Inn will have to learn, before time runs out, that their only choice is between standing together -- or dying alone.