An unforgettable journey to breathtaking destinations around the world. Venture beyond the familiar with Kinfolk Journeys, a celebration of inspiring and sustainable ways to travel slower and see the world anew. Take a subterranean tour of Tashkent, join a local mailman on his delivery route through rural New Zealand or sail the high seas en route to Antarctica—these stories will transform the way you travel, no matter the locale or distance. Kinfolk Journeys is filled with ideas for day trips, weekend breaks and grander adventures that center around slower modes of transport—road; rail, sea and trail—and encourage us to be our own guides along the way. Featuring lush photography, practical advice and thoughtful reflections on responsible travel, the eighteen stories in this collection take us to some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes, from Namibia’s daring and desolate coastline to the most remote reaches of Australia. Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, Kinfolk Journeys is about exploring our world in a way that not only fosters thoughtful perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over.

"With simple lessons and recipes that put irresistible, vegetable forward dishes in every home cook's everyday rotation, IACP Award winner and James Beard Award finalist Cara Mangini presents a foundational education in vegetable cooking in an approachable framework, through uncomplicated lessons with seasonal riffs. More than 100 recipes"--

Sideways Pike is desperate. It turns out that Madeline Kline didn’t want to make out with her; infinitely worse, she was only flirting to get access to Sideways’ specter. Madeline has ripped the magical soul out of Sideways’ throat, and with it, everything that makes a witch feel whole. Madeline would know: the Chantry boys took hers, and she’s going to use Sideways’ specter to hunt them down and get it back. Sideways Pike, lesbian witch extraordinaire, isn’t going to let little things like a treacherous crush or a brutal family of creepy witch hunters stop her, even if it means tracking down Madeline without the Scapegracers—her best friends, her coven, the girls she’s come to love ferociously above all else. But Sideways and her trusty bike are in for a bumpy ride . . . In The Scratch Daughters, indie-bestselling author H. A. Clarke crafts a brilliant sequel to their tender, biting debut The Scapegracers: a raw and roiling tribute to queer lineage, to finding oneself, and to the deep love of chosen family.

Agents of Timekeepers Incorporated, we need you! The talented Miss Jane Austen’s reputation has been tarnished, and the ripples across the timeline are threatening to erase her works from history. Of course, some may see no harm in this, but it is a truth universally acknowledged that it would be of no use to live in a world where Mr. Darcy never existed!. Travel back in time to Regency-era Bath, England, where social standing means everything and scandal can be ruinous. You and your fellow agents must work together to unravel a mystery of intrigue and deceit and unmask the scoundrel who slanders Jane Austen’s name. Use your courage, wit, powers of persuasion, and tremendous sensibilities to solve the puzzles and, thereby, the crime. If you fail, history will be rewritten. But succeed, and the true timeline will be restored!. Made for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics,Timescape: Jane Austen’s Plightis suitable for ages 12+, 1 or more players, and has an average 60-minute gameplay. Plus, unlike most escape puzzle games, every title in Ridley’s Timescape series is entirely reusable and re-giftable as the content is not damaged during play . as long as you use a pencil!. How to Play: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency-era Bath, England. You and your fellow agents must work together to restore the integrity of Jane Austen’s name. You and your team will uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries to navigate your way through this escape room-style game. Use your combined courage, wit, powers of persuasion, and tremendous sensibilities to solve the puzzles and, thereby, the crime. If you fail, history will be rewritten. But succeed in your mission, and the true timeline will be restored!. Who It’s For: Made for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics. What's Inside: Your Mission, Seven Puzzle Packets (containing clues and puzzle-solving aids), Answers, Scoresheet ESCAPE ROOM – It’s like a new Jane Austen novel . but with puzzles. Use your combined courage, wit, powers of persuasion, and tremendous sensibilities to solve the clues and, thereby, the crime, in .Timescape: Jane Austen’s Plightfrom Ridley’s Games. PLAY SOLO OR TOGETHER – Designed for one or more Time Agents, ages 12+, you can choose to work alone, take a suitor, or tackle this parlor game with family or friends as you attempt to unmask the scoundrel who slanders Jane Austen’s name. SCANDAL CAN BE RUINOUS – Travel back to Regency-era Bath, England, where social standing means everything, to unravel a mystery of intrigue and deceit. Fail, and history will be rewritten. But succeed, and the true timeline will be restored!. WHAT’S INSIDE? – Your Mission, Seven Puzzle Packets, Answers, and Scoresheet. Unlike most escape puzzle games, this one is entirely reusable and re-giftable as no content is damaged during play . as long as you use a pencil!. 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.

Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall.

A bold bookseller tries to matchbreak her friend’s engagement to an earl . . . until she finds herself falling for him instead. The one thing Constance Martin wants most to avoid is a boring life. She walks her cat with a leash in Hyde Park and even called off her wedding at the altar to stop what would have been a monotonous marriage. So when an aristocratic friend comes into the store asking for help throwing over her fiancé, Constance is both sympathetic and eager for the excitement to come. What could be more fun than plotting ways to get a stuffy—but very handsome—earl to break an engagement? Oliver Vincent, Earl of Southwyn, likes his orderly life of duty and logic. Everything’s falling into place; all that’s left is marrying the girl next door. Except the girl next door is increasingly reluctant. But marriage is a business deal, after all, and Oliver is determined to keep moving forward with the plan. If only he wasn’t so distracted by her friend—a stunning woman best described as chaos incarnate. She thinks marriage should be an adventure, and he views it as a transaction. But Oliver can’t seem to remember the downsides of falling when Constance is near. . .

"Offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and homesteaders a new way of looking at herbs throughout the year. Herbalists will learn how an herb's growth habits inform its medicinal capabilities, and gardeners will gain insight on herbs as integral culinary plants for the kitchen garden, pollinator plants for perennial borders, and key ingredients for a home apothecary. With detailed plant profiles, Bevin Cohen encourages a year-round perspective on growing and using herbs in tandem with the seasons. He assures any newcomer that herbs are not only easy to grow, but also forgiving"--

From the creative minds at Flow magazine, a practical and inspirational guide to finding the courage creativity requires: the courage to fail, the courage to step out of one's comfort zone, the courage to be bored, the courage to get started. Twelve creative "dares" are presented with text, illustration, fill-in pages, and paper goodies—all in the name of inspiring creative activity.

The New York Times-bestselling guide to botany and booze celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition — now including a guide to planting your very own cocktail garden to go with more than fifty drink recipes. This fascinating, go-to text about the plants that make our drinks is the ideal gift book for every cocktail aficionado, the perfect drinks book for every plant-lover. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet? In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries. Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs—but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history. This charming concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology—with delightful drawings, tasty cocktail recipes, and fun factoids throughout—will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party. “A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants.”—NPR's Morning Edition “Amy Stewart has a way of making gardening seem exciting, even a little dangerous.” —The New York Times

All aboard the Alphatrain, now a durable, oversized, 26-piece, 50-inch floor puzzle! Packaged in an adorable box with a rope handle, this sturdy puzzle is perfect for little hands. From the alligator conductor in the engine to the zebra catching some ZZZs in the caboose, this colorful puzzle will teach fine motor skills, letters, and animals on its way down the tracks! Look closely for some fun look-and-find items in every train car! A perfect gift for any toddler learning the ABCs as well helping their little figures improve dexterity.

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.

Brighten your outdoor wardrobe and your life with vibrant, Nordic-inspired patterns and uplifting stories from Une Cecilie Oksvold. In Happy Nordic Knits, escape to the scenic Norwegian winter wonderland that knitwear designer Une Cecilie Oksvold calls home! This stunning collection of 23 original designs features colorful sweaters, accessories, and zero-waste projects designed to keep you warm and stylish in any outdoor setting. Combining traditional Norwegian knitting techniques with bold, modern designs, these patterns are perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Whether you’re crafting a cozy sweater for a winter hike or using up leftover yarn for a fun zero-waste project, each pattern in this book is thoughtfully crafted to bring a sense of adventure to your knitting. Plus, Une Cecilie shares personal reflections about how knitting and being outdoors improve her mental health. Inside, you’ll find: A variety of sweater and accessory patterns: From cozy pullovers to warm mittens, these designs are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Step-by-step instructions for knitters of all levels: Clear, detailed guidance ensures successful results for beginners and advanced knitters alike. Size-inclusive patterns for everyone: The book offers a wide range of sizes, with knitting projects designed for both women and men, ensuring inclusivity and versatility for all body types. Sustainable, zero-waste projects: Explore creative ideas for using leftover yarn, so nothing goes to waste. Inspiring life stories and lessons: Une tells a story of hope with each pattern, revealing how immersing herself in nature and knitting have helped her overcome health challenges. Beautiful photos and illustrations: Capture the essence of Nordic outdoor life while showcasing the finished projects. Embrace the magic of Norwegian knitting and create pieces that are both functional and full of character. Happy Nordic Knits will inspire you to bring color, warmth, and creativity into every stitch.

Undergo a personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions in this creativity-inspiring craft book. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form.

In the New York Times bestselling sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare. And he’s not eager to share any longer. Praise for One Dark Window: "Enthralling from beginning to shocking end." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic." —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic The Shepherd King One Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns

Scenes from the Sea Embark on an aquatic adventure in this gorgeous visual tour of the world's oceans. Explore coral reefs, travel to the polar seas, and dive deep to meet the curious marine creatures that dwell fathoms below. Combining art and science, Julia Rothman's delightful drawings examine the many fascinating aspects of life above and below the waves.

The award-winning, field-defining history of gay life in New York City in the early to mid-20th century Gay New York brilliantly shatters the myth that before the 1960s gay life existed only in the closet, where gay men were isolated, invisible, and self-hating. Drawing on a rich trove of diaries, legal records, and other unpublished documents, George Chauncey constructs a fascinating portrait of a vibrant, cohesive gay world that is not supposed to have existed. Called "monumental" (Washington Post), "unassailable" (Boston Globe), "brilliant" (The Nation), and "a first-rate book of history" (The New York Times), Gay New Yorkforever changed how we think about the history of gay life in New York City, and beyond.

Scandal, scheming, and secrets abound in #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s Little White Lies, packed with “page-turning tension, witty humor” (Jennifer L. Armentrout), and “characters as devious as they are southern-belle glamorous" (E. Lockhart). "I'm not saying this is Sawyer's fault," the prim and proper one said delicately. "But." Eighteen-year-old auto mechanic Sawyer Taft did not expect her estranged grandmother to show up at her apartment door and offer her a six-figure contract to participate in debutante season. And she definitely never imagined she would accept. But when she realizes that immersing herself in her grandmother's "society" might mean discovering the answer to the biggest mystery of her life—her father's identity—she signs on the dotted line and braces herself for a year of makeovers, big dresses, bigger egos, and a whole lot of bless your heart. The one thing she doesn't expect to find is friendship, but as she's drawn into a group of debutantes with scandalous, dangerous secrets of their own, Sawyer quickly discovers that her family is not the only mainstay of high society with skeletons in their closet. There are people in her grandmother's glittering world who are not what they appear, and no one wants Sawyer poking her nose into the past. As she navigates the twisted relationships between her new friends and their powerful parents, Sawyer's search for the truth about her own origins is just the beginning. **Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Naturals series (The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the enovella, Twelve), The Debutantes duet (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and The Inheritance Games Saga (The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, and The Brothers Hawthorne), including the Grandest Game (The Grandest Game, Glorious Rivals, and The Gilded Blade), the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games, the stunningly romantic collection, Games Untold, and the tragic love story The Same Backward as Forward.

An inspiring and heartwarming collection of true love stories from the creators behind the viral Instagram and TikTok account @meetcutesnyc In 2023, three friends-Jeremy Bernstein, Aaron Feinberg, and Victor Lee-took to the streets of New York City to ask couples how they met and what the secret sauce is to staying together. Today, they have more than 4 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, and more than 300 million views, on TikTok, captivating audiences around the world. For the first time in print, Meet Cutes NYC is a collection of 75 stories-a mix of new and fan favorites-alongside beautiful portraits of the couples, photographed exclusively for the book. Each interview opens the same way, "Excuse me, are you two a couple?" Followed by, "Can you tell us the story of how you met?" But the stories are each unique-like Chris and Clay, who met while auditioning for West Side Story (they both got it). And Joe and Liza met in a hardware store-while Liza was with her boyfriend at the time. There are stories of couples who met on public transportation, at a party, through friends, at work, at church-you truly never know where you might find love. There are also stories of second chances-like Mike and Karen-who met in college, broke up, and then bumped into each other again two years later, walking toward each other Third Avenue; they fell into a kiss and have been married for 37 years. Beyond how they met, couples share their partner's favorite traits, what they love to do together, and how they make their relationships work. Meet Cutes NYC is a celebration of modern-day love connections-across all ages, genders, and backgrounds. From couples who just met to those who have been together for decades. The book is a refreshing dose of real love stories, from real people. It will appeal to anyone in love or looking for love, to glean advice and inspiration from.

Get a close-up look at the world of insects with a delightfully illustrated guide to the fascinating insects, bugs, arachnids, and other creatures that populate our planet by the billions. Millions of species of insects fly, crawl, dig, swarm, and eat on every continent. Our very existence depends on them; without pollinators, we would have no food, and without decomposers, the world would be covered in decaying plant and animal material. With her signature style, Julia Rothman delves into this incredible world, uncovering amazing facts about bees, beetles, butterflies, and so much more.

This animal atlas is chock-full of vibrant illustrations that introduce maps and 270 animals in their habitat to young children and beginning readers. On-page activities keep kids engaged throughout the book.