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A creative approach to seasonal cooking, A DISH FOR ALL SEASONS presents 26 adaptable recipes, each with four seasonal variations, for a total of more than 100 accessible recipes for creative weeknight cooking.This practical cookbook flips the script on recipe books organized by season. Instead of dedicated recipes to Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—which would mean three quarters of the book goes unused for three quarters of the year—this book features 26 go-to recipes, each with four variations. Every dish includes a base recipe—such as a simple frittata, Panzanella salad, sheet pan dinner, or loaf cake—plus four adaptations based on the season. Readers will also find simple instructions and formulas for creating original dishes, giving them the tools they need to improvise based on the ingredients they have on hand. With a photograph to accompany all 100 dishes, this is a versatile, repertoire-building cookbook will be a go-to resource for home cooks looking to create delicious, healthy food all year long.SMART STRATEGY BOOK: This book teaches home cooks to cook creatively. With a base recipe, seasonal variations, and instructions for adapting the recipe using whatever ingredients are on hand, readers can choose to follow a seasonal recipe exactly, swap out an ingredient or two depending on what's available at their local market, or experiment with their own, totally original combinations.GREAT VALUE: With more than 100 go-to recipes, plus instructions and formulas that let readers experiment, this cookbook is a great value. Like DINNER'S IN THE OVEN and other weeknight books featuring lots of photography and simple recipes, the package is as appealing as the content.RECIPES WITH WIDE APPEAL: These are the kind of recipes that people actually cook on a regular basis—easy weekday staples such as oatmeal, hummus, quesadillas, sheet-pan dinners, penne pasta with meatballs—but with a seasonal twist.Perfect for:• Beginner cooks who want to master a few staple dishes• Home cooks of all skill levels looking for easy, creative weeknight recipes• Amateur chefs interested in updated basics• People who like to cook seasonally and shop at the local farmer's market

An essential part of your astrological profile, your Moon sign represents your inner world, your emotional landscape - your feelings, memories, and subconscious; your fears, needs, and desires. Organized into twelve chapters, one for each Moon sign, this guide details the characteristics and personality traits for each sign in relation to key aspects of life, including self-care, home, family, work, friendship, love, and compatibility.

From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair.Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends—Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie—through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx.The book takes its title from the wash day experience shared by Black women everywhere of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of washing, conditioning, and nourishing their hair. Each short story uses hair routines as a window into these four characters' everyday lives and how they care for each other.Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith originally kickstarted their critically acclaimed, award-winning slice of life mini comic, Wash Day, inspired by Rowser's own wash day ritual and their shared desire to see more comics featuring the daily lived experiences of young Black women. Wash Day Diaries includes an updated, full color version of this original comic—which follows Kim, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx—as the book's first chapter and expands into a graphic novel with short stories about these vibrant and relatable new characters.In expanding the story of Kim and her friends, the authors pay tribute to Black sisterhood through portraits of shared, yet deeply personal experiences of Black hair care. From self-care to spilling the tea at an hours-long salon appointment to healing family rifts, the stories are brought to life through beautifully drawn characters and different color palettes reflecting the mood in each story.At times touching, quiet, triumphant, and laugh out loud funny, the stories of Wash Day Diaries pay a loving tribute to Black joy and the resilience of Black women.

Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the time).

A science-based approach for healing ailments of both body and mind through cold-water swimming.The belief that swimming in cold water can improve one's health is hardly new. For centuries, people from all over the world have reported that immersing themselves in cold water alleviates their pain and improves their overall well-being. Even Katharine Hepburn famously claimed to treat her winter colds by swimming in the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean. But until now, the practice has been treated lightly by the scientific community, the curative effects all but dismissed by doctors seeking medicine-centered solutions for their patients' illnesses.In CHILL, expert anesthetist and researcher Dr. Mark Harper delivers long-awaited evidence that cold-water swimming can, in fact, achieve powerful, tangible health benefits. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with case studies, laboratory results, and stories from the lives of patients, Dr. Harper illuminates the ways in which cold water can impacts us physiologically and mentally, alleviating conditions like:- chronic pain- dementia- arthritis- anxiety- depression- PTSD- migrainesand moreDr. Harper guides us in safely establishing our own, customized practice of cold-water swimming in order to harness the therapeutic power of water for improved circulation, a strengthened immune system, cell regeneration, and everyday vitality. Eye-opening and actionable, and full of extraordinary discoveries about our minds, our bodies, and the healing powers of Earth's most plentiful resource, CHILL is a drug-free, no-cost, revolutionary approach to lasting wellness and rejuvenation.

A playful-yet-comprehensive cookbook with recipes for bagels, schmears, and other deli favourites.

A life-changing and fun-to-read guide to personal finance featuring a combination of practical habits, healing exercises, and mystical rituals.

Brimming with vibrant illustrations, transformative practices, and captivating facts from around the world, Power Animals is an enlightening guide to the wisdom and power of the animal realm.

Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed mini-mysteries, a follow-up to SLEUTH & SOLVE!

A modern take on Southern cooking with 100+ accessible recipes and lifestyle tips, from 2016 TOP CHEF winner and Fan Favorite Kelsey Barnard Clark.

This one-of-a-kind maze book set in a galaxy far, far away is a fun, interactive way to explore the Star WarsTM universe. Expert maze creator and lifelong Star Wars fan Sean C. Jackson brings the saga to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated mazes of iconic scenes and locations ranging from the forest moon of Endor to Bespin¿s Cloud City, the dark side planet of Exegol, Jabbäs palace, pod races, clone armies, and much more. Each full-color maze includes notes about the environment and special bonus elements to find hidden along the way. Star Wars fans of all ages will enjoy racing through the corridors of the Death Star, scavenging inside a fallen star destroyer on Jakku, searching the rocky cliffs of Ahch-To, and much more. ¿    EXPLORE A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY: Immerse yourself in a brand new way when you explore your favorite Star Wars locations via exciting mazes.¿    ACCOMPLISH MISSIONS WITH EACH MAZE: Each of the dozens of unique mazes comes with its own mission that¿s accomplished by finishing the maze, such as ¿Return to the base to escort the last transport off planet,¿ ¿Take the smuggler Han Solo back to your ship,¿ and ¿Locate Jedi Master Yoda in the mysterious swamp.¿¿    EXTRA, FINDABLE ITEMS IN EACH MAZE: In addition to the maze itself, each includes other game activities or elements to find.¿    BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED AND REPLAYABLE: The gorgeously detailed full color mazes may be solved by pen or pencil, but using a non-writing item to follow the paths leaves the book ready to replay. © & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Line and Scribble is a picture book that celebrates imagination and friendship through simple shapes.Line and Scribble do things differently. Line goes straight while Scribble wanders. Line walks a tightrope as Scribble bursts into fireworks. Line likes to draw with a ruler, and Scribble, well . . . doesn't.But no matter how different they may seem, Line and Scribble always have enough in common to be best friends.¿ A friendship story that embraces differences instead of competing¿ Emphasizes how imagination, creativity, and art can change how we see the world¿and each other¿ Promotes visual literacy, recognition, and learning to make connectionsFrom constellations to roller coasters and breadsticks to bubbles, Line and Scribble shows how the two can come together to create beautiful, moving, and delightfully unexpected results.This sweet book brims with opportunities for young readers to engage with the building blocks of familiar shapes (lines, circles, squiggles), as well as spotting opposites and differences.¿ Harold and the Purple Crayon meets Press Here in this highly visual, effortlessly imaginative friendship story.¿ Resonates year-round as a go-to new gift for birthdays and holidays¿ Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old¿ Makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians and teachers.¿ Add it to the shelf with books like Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh, I'm NOT just a Scribble . . . by Diane Alber, and Eraser by Anna Kang.

Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting-and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice¿in a slim, sophisticated guide.Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals-which materials you actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space¿and, most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you're a true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving, solvent-free practice.¿ UNIQUE APPROACH: Not only does this book help aspiring artists build a repertoire of skills and materials, it also offers all artists, regardless of their experience levels, methods for eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from their oil painting practices. What was once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and rewarding activity. And using safe, nontoxic materials is better for the environment!¿ LONG-TERM USE: Good art instruction can deliver over a long period of time, and this handy guide is no exception. Along with being able to use this as an entryway into oil painting, you can also use it for reference or reread sections when you need a brushup.¿ EXPERT AUTHOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS: Painter Kimberly Brooks was the founding arts editor at Huffington Post. As a painter, she exhibits her work frequently throughout the United States and was a featured artist with the National Endowment for the Arts. She has led oil painting workshops, and now she shares her vast knowledge of the subject in this accessible and comprehensive handbook.Perfect for:¿ Artists and art aspirants interested in exploring a new medium¿ Experienced oil painters looking to eliminate solvents from their practices¿ Painting students and teachers

"[A] stunning tour de force. . ." ¿The New York TimesHave You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses¿from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes¿revealing how a single flower can expand one¿s perspective in incredible ways. ¿   Authorial debut of award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris¿   Reminds readers to appreciate the beauty of the world ¿   Full of bright, stunning illustrations Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is a beautiful exploration of perception, the environment, and humanity.¿   Perfect read-aloud with thought-provoking questions ¿   Ideal for nature lovers ¿   For fans of The Little Prince, The Giving Tree, Not a Box, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Memoir meets photo book in this inspiring story of a photographer's search for one of Africa's most rare and magnificent animals.

Awe-inspiring photography and an urgent call to action from twelve of National Geographic's most influential photographers.

The tenets of the Jedi Code (peace, knowledge, serenity and harmony) are applicable not just in the STAR WARS Galaxy, but also in our own. Here is an accessible, illustrated collection of quoted wisdom illuminated to shine light on readers' own lives, including elements of practice for taking the lessons to heart.

Chef and restaurant owner René Redzepi is one of the world's most influential culinary figures.Known for his use of foraged and unusual ingredients, René Redzepi has pushed the boundaries of restaurant cuisine, creating a unique, modern vision for food.In a frank and relatable interview, Redzepi unpacks the vital role generosity and resolve have played in his life and career, ultimately showing the power of perseverance and magnanimity. ¿ Redzepi discusses his childhood growing up in Macedonia. ¿ Explores the origin and transformation of Noma, and why the food industry needs to prioritize sustainability and ethics now more than ever ¿ Part of the landmark book series that brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders.The series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. ¿ This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. ¿ For both the food-obsessed and those focused on sustainability, Redzepi is a model for following your passion while holding to your ideals ¿ A highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout ¿ Add it to the shelf with books like René Redzepi: A Work in by René Redzepi, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life . . . And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven, and The Noma Guide to Fermentation by René

Immerse yourself in the world of the Disney princesses, and take a closer look at how each of them came to be.

In Exceptional, Daniel Cable, founder of Essentic, London Business School professor, and expert social scientist, reveals the powerful three-step process for building your own human highlight reel and unlocking your true potential based on his proven research.

From dragons to ghouls, from Scotland to South Africa, this volume collects traditional monster tales from around the world in a covetable, illustrated gift edition.

From Merry Jane, here is a boldly graphic and informative guide to using CBD to improve your health and wellness, including DIY recipes, tips, and an in-depth look at how CBD can help with pain, nausea, anxiety, stress, sleep, skin health, and more.

A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.

A dark and hilarious collection of parody children's books in the style of a vintage subscription book catalog, for fans of Stranger Things, IT, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

The Little Witch's Book of Spells by Ariel Kusby is a captivating exploration into the mystical world of witchcraft and spells. Published by Chronicle Books in 2020, this book delves into the enchanting realm of magic, offering readers an intriguing insight into the life of a little witch. The author, Ariel Kusby, masterfully weaves a tale that is both entertaining and enlightening, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the genre of fantasy and magic. The Little Witch's Book of Spells is not just a book, it is a journey into a world of wonder and imagination. Chronicle Books, known for their diverse and innovative range of books, has truly outdone themselves with this publication. If you're looking for a book that will captivate your imagination, then The Little Witch's Book of Spells by Ariel Kusby is the book for you.

An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book - that is then used - by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.

Girls, get your gear on, and get building! This empowering guide is so comprehensive, it's the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of tools and building.

Watch LEGO bricks transform into everyday objects, turning the humdrum into a delightful surprise.

Words to Live By is a gorgeous book of 50 illustrated quotes by 50 inspiring women.Discover intelligent and powerful quotes such as: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" by Helen Keller, "Turn your wounds into wisdom" by Oprah Winfrey, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer" by Harriet Tubman, and more.This visually stunning book is filled with Jade Purple Brown''s custom illustrated typography, alongside her bold, colorful illustrations of women, nature, and more. • A smart, positive, empowering collection of quotes by female role models• The ultimate gift for women to women: mom-to-daughter, daughter-to-mom, friend-to-friend• Jade Purple Brown''s modern and cool illustration style illuminates these uplifting and positive quotes by remarkable women.Keep this lovely book close at hand (or out on the coffee table) for a dose of strength and inspiration, whenever you need it. A great gift for Mother''s Day, Women''s History Month, birthdays, and graduationsPerfect for those who loved Great Quotes from Great Women: Words from the Women Who Shaped the World by Peggy Anderson, Beautifully Said by Quotabelle, and Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson