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The long-awaited, best-selling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen, compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de México, and Yucatán.*As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home*Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts.For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa.Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking.Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients:  Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup)Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos)Carnitas (tender, crispy pork)Albondigas (Mexican meatballs)Tamales (both savory and sweet)Enchiladas (both red and green sauces)Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles)Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles)Empanadas (beef and cheese filled)Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers)Pozole (both red and green versions)Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp)Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos)Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite)Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar)Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors)and much more!Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.

Take a deep dive into preppy culture with this stunning lookbook and history of the iconic style.Preppy is a look, a vibe, and a lifestyle. From its inception as the fashion of Ivy League students to Japanese hipsters to Black jazz musicians, up to the now modern-day basics everyone should have in their closet, the preppy style is one that refuses to become just another trendy moment. Featuring gorgeous illustrations, Preppy Style traces the evolution of a fashion trend that continues to withstand the test of time. Written by fashion expert Rosalyn Gomersall, this beautifully illustrated and stylized book is your time capsule to preppy fashion. Explore the attitudes and cultural impact of preppy life and also learn the designs, fabrics, and items of clothing that convey that preppy look. This book also:Captures classic prepster moments in pop cultureDives into the brands of Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, and Tommy HilfigerLists the foundational preppy clothing items from the classic boat shoes to today's tennis skirtShowcases how the preppy aesthetic started within Ivy League, WASP family circles and became staples in everyone's wardrobePerfect for fashionistas, design junkies, and pop culture enthusiasts, Preppy Style is a fascinating and visually captivating exploration of one of the most enduring styles in history.

Learn how to make 70 classic dishes from every region of Vietnam—vegan-style—from Helen Le, the creator of the most popular Vietnamese cooking channel on YouTube, Helen’s Recipes.Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, or just looking to eat less meat, Vegan Vietnamese is for you. Let Helen Le guide you through 70 satisfying, traditional recipes for tasty plant-based versions of popular Vietnamese condiments, salads, rolls, soups, noodles, rice dishes, dumplings, desserts, and more, including:  PhoBánh MìCrispy Spring RollsRice Pyramid DumplingsSpicy TofuThick Noodle SoupBroken Rice PlateThree-Color Sticky RiceBanana Cake with RaisinsRoasted Garlic Chili PeanutsVegan Fish SauceComplete with easy-to-follow instructions, stunning photos, and information for stocking your Vietnamese pantry, Vegan Vietnamese will have you enjoying this exciting cuisine right in your own home.

Embrace the scrappy side of creativity and turn your treasured junk into a charming book of memories.If you’re more interested in treasuring keepsakes than crafting them to perfection, the mindful practice of junk journaling is for you. In Creative Junk Journaling, Natasha Ahmed (@natashahmedx) shows you how to create your own less-polished scrapbook, transforming “junk” into playful works of art that capture moments big and small. Random objects—sticky notes, flower petals, ticket stubs, receipts, stickers, photos, and more—now have a place in your journal with this accessible and crafty how-to guide. Follow guided prompts and crafts to craft your own junk journal, including advice on what items to gather, stickers to collect, paper to find, notebooks to use, digital software to try, and more. Creative Junk Journaling is not only an accessible guide for beginner crafters with materials to get started, but for expert crafters, it’s an opportunity to discover new techniques, amazing crafts, inspiring prompts, and materials for your projects. Explore helpful tips and content, including:20 inspiring junk-journal prompts, like travel memories, “What’s In My Bag,” and vision boards.5 creative crafts to customize every day objects, such as phone cases and makeup tins. 2 sticker pages full of customized art by Natasha.12 pages of collage images to cut out and paste into your junk journal.9 pages of backing paper to use as backgrounds or frames for photos.A guide to digital journaling for those who don’t collect everyday tokens but still want to collect memories.As you immerse yourself in the process, free from judgment and the mind-numbing screen, you will discover a nurturing new way to unwind and express yourself. By taking time to slow down, look around you, and connect with your emotions, you can find and appreciate the small joys in everyday life. The pleasure of junk journaling lies in the act itself.Enjoy a fresh take on journaling as you write down your thoughts and capture extraordinary memories with ordinary ephemera.

From the inspired mind of Dinara Mirtalipova comes Imagine a Forest, a drawing and design guide to creating your own Eastern European folklore inspired artwork. Escape to your own forested fairy tale.Imagine a Forest explores the unique style of illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova; a style which is rooted in the rich traditions of Eastern European folklore. This drawing and design guide features instructions and tips on how to draw your own beautiful art in a modern folklore style. Create charming flowers, birds, animals, fairy tale characters, mythical creatures and more.The lush and captivating illustrations and encouraging, easy-to-follow advice featured in these step-by-step tutorials will guide you through Dinara's gorgeous folk-art drawings and inspire you to create your own. Dinara even gives you design ideas and project suggestions so you can make and decorate practical things with your beautiful art.Don't spend every day in the boring real world--escape to a beautiful Eastern European fairy tale with Imagine a Forest. Who knows what you might find!

Keep track of your online passwords in this elegant, yet inconspicuous, alphabetically tabbed notebook featuring a modern black-and-gold design.In this 4 × 5.75–inch, 128-page hardcover notebook with removable cover band, record the necessarily complex passwords and user login names required to thwart hackers. You’ll find:   Internet password safety and naming tips A to Z tabbed pages with space to list website, username, and five passwords for each Dedicated pages to record software license information, with spaces for license number, purchase date, renewal date, and monthly fee Dedicated pages to record network settings and passwords, including for modem, router, WAN, LAN, and wireless A notes section with blank lined pages Just say “no” to piles of sticky notes and scraps of paper with your passwords and logins! This internet password logbook provides an easy way to keep track of website addresses, usernames, and passwords in one discreet and convenient location.

The best of both worlds—learn how to draw anime characters and their cute, colorful, and expressive chibi counterparts from popular anime artist and instructor Yoai.This follow-up to Chibi Art Class and Anime Art Class embraces the two styles for an all-in-one drawing book! A common artistic device within anime and manga is for the characters to morph into a chibi version of themselves for comic relief, especially when expressing emotion. In Anime + Chibi Art Class, popular anime artist Yoai teaches you how to draw characters big and little so you don’t have to choose. It doesn’t matter if you prefer drawing traditionally or digitally because both methods are welcome here! With in-depth what-to-use and how-to guides at the front of the book, the tutorials are divided evenly between traditional and digital. Spanning from simple to advanced, each focuses on honing an area of drawing, such as basic body shapes, shading, and coloring. Say goodbye to art books that don’t explain what they’re doing and pick up this one today for detailed, easy-to-follow lessons.Including all-new material, these 20 step-by-step tutorials will have you nailing that distinct anime style in an array of mediums, including:Pencil drawingInking line artShading with colored pencilsColoring with markers and watercolorsScanning and printing to combine mediaand doing it all digitally!By the end, you will be a seasoned expert in the art of anime and chibi drawing and be ready to design your own expressive and cute characters.Learn even more fun drawing techniques from Yoai with:Chibi Art Class, Mini Chibi Art Class, Anime Art Class, and Anime Art Class Sketchbook.

Cut Paper Pictures is both an inspiration and a guide to using paper as your paint in creating personalized art with amazing depth and texture. Collaging is a fun and easy craft to make no matter what your skill level, and this is an excellent book to assist creative minds through whatever making process they favor. Collaging can be done with a variety of different materials. Cut Paper Pictures shows how you can incorporate paint and other materials into your collages to really bring your art to life. Teaching through demonstration and deconstructed projects, visual artist Clover Robin guides you through the process without pushing you into specific projects. Offering step-by-step instructions, visual inspirations, and even a library of unique colors and textures, the author covers all the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and using existing photos to create unique personal art. Additional uses include:Scrap books,Vision boardsArt journalsCreative PlannersDecoupageOr any other mixed media art project! Whether you're looking to create floral lettering, patterns for prints, nature scenes from landscapes, photo recreation for homemade gifts, personalized maps, or unique and colorful personal cook book entries, this book is for you.  The book also includes 31 perforated pages that you can pull out and use for your own collage creation. Simple, approachable, and endlessly rewarding, this book allows you to create unique and charming keepsake that you'll cherish forever.

Just say "no" to piles of sticky notes and scraps of paper with your passwords and logins! Keep track of them in this elegant, yet inconspicuous, alphabetically tabbed red leatherette notebook.  In this 4” × 5.75” hardcover notebook with removable cover band, record the necessarily complex passwords and user login names required to thwart hackers. You’ll find: Internet password safety and naming tipsA to Z tabbed pages with space to list website, username, and five passwords for eachDedicated pages to record software license information, with spaces for license number, purchase date, renewal date, and monthly feeDedicated pages to record network settings and passwords, including for modem, router, WAN, LAN, and wirelessA notes section with blank lined pagesThis internet password logbook provides an easy way to keep track of website addresses, usernames, and passwords in one discreet and convenient location.

Revel in the yummy joy of Thanksgiving without the family drama.Friendsgiving is everything you love about Thanksgiving without the things you dread, like nagging family members and awkward conversations. With The Friendsgiving Cookbook, you won’t need to be a perfect host or spend days in the kitchen preparing. Instead, this easy-going cookbook will give you the insight and advice for creating a fun, unforgettable occasion, where eating and drinking with friends drama-free is top priority.Release yourself from the tension and stress that typically accompany big family gatherings by starting your own annual Friendsgiving tradition with this indispensable resource full of tantalizing recipes for Graze All Day Appetizers, Potluck Main Attractions, No Meat Sides for No Meat Friends, and an Extra-Long Dessert Spread.The 50 easy and delicious recipes include:Autumn Bean and Butternut Squash MinestroneCranberry and Herb Stuffed Turkey BreastLet’s Get Mashed (mashed potatoes)Brisket Braised with Apple Cider and ThymeDon’t Kale My Chickpea VibeGobble, Gobble Rice and PoblanosOoey Gooey Mozzarella SticksJokes on Pie, It’s Carrot CakeThank You So Matcha Sponge CakePumpkin Spice and ChillAnd more!Throughout you’ll also find A Little Extra . . . but in a Good Way sidebars with tips for food prep, fun anecdotes, and helpful hints for making your Friendsgiving a super smash. Put new twists on old favorites when it comes to the festivities and the feast!With The Friendsgiving Cookbook, full-fat, stress-free, and easy-to-prepare recipes come together to create a fabulously Instagrammable meal for all your friends and chosen family this holiday.

Improve your health as you journey through the year with this weekly planner equipped with healthy food and exercise tips and tricks.This unique planner invites you on a motivational and positive planning and scheduling experience, whether for work, school, or your daily life, from July 2024 through December 2025. Meant to improve your body, mind, and overall health, the thoughtfully composed content will guide you through 18 themed months. This planner is designed for health and wellness enthusiasts, nutrition-fact lovers, and prospective gym-goers alike. This planner features:   Comprehensive trackers found on every month and weekly page, such as: habit trackers, goal trackers, and water trackers. Weekly trackers to stay in touch with your mood, productivity levels, and motivation. Quick-fire health and wellness facts spanning from food to exercise to total wellness. An 18-month build up to a maintainable and fulfilling healthy lifestyle. 18 full-month calendar spreads, from July 2024 through December 2025. 72 weeks with plenty of space to write. Convenient size ideal for carrying in a book bag, briefcase, or purse. Elastic band closure to help secure your planner or mark your place inside. This planner is great for personal use, but also makes an illuminating gift that’s perfect for people of all ages looking to create a healthy life and enjoy taking care of your body and mind. Make health and wellness less daunting and feel accomplished through baby steps with Healthy Living 2025 Weekly Planner.

Level up your pickleball game by tracking, assessing, and building your skills with this invitingly illustrated monthly journal.In The Ultimate Pickleball Journal, pro pickleball athlete and author of Play Pickleball, Sydney Steinaker, gives you the tools you need to learn and develop your pickleball skills. This detailed and thorough guide helps you track everything from your day-to-day progress to learning new drills, strategizing gameplays, and more. Organized into 14 months to track your progress over more than a year, this undated journal allows you to add your own months and dates so you can start your journey at any time of the year and get use out of every page. The Ultimate Pickleball Journal includes:   An overview of the history of the game Pickleball lingo, game basics, and must-have equipment An insider’s guide to tournament life How to take care of your body and keep it in top playing form Checklists for daily training Skills assessments Gameplay analysis trackers Long-term goal logs Notes and game stats and more! Put your skills to the test, find your strengths, and work toward your athletic goals with this comprehensive journal.

Wield your pencils or styluses and learn how to draw 51 of your favorite fantasy characters!The amazing and prolific artist, Naomi Lord, is here to teach you her signature style of anime drawing with these charming, mystical characters. Get ready to expand your portfolios and sketchpads with adorable characters who wield swords, axes, and wands. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, grab your pens, markers, or digital programs, and start drawing with Cute Fantasy Art Class!Bring to life your favorite honorable or mischievous characters from:The Enchanted City, including Adventurer, Pirate, Wizard, PrincessThe Ancient Forest, including Gnome, Fairy, Elves, DruidThe Moonlit Mountains, including Troll, Skeleton, Orc, WitchThe Wild Hamlet, including Architect, Warrior, Archer, MagicianWant even more? Learn how to customize your drawings with simple tips and tricks on how to add accessories, clothing, and hairstyles. Once you're done, not only do you have the freedom to color your characters however you want, but you can also explore the Bonus: Character Familiars chapter and give your characters a trusted companion for their adventures. With Naomi’s artistic knowledge, this book will become your go-to reference whenever you need creative inspiration through the cutest art. So put aside some time to draw and let your creativity conquer the page!

Add a haunting touch to your holiday season as you color in over 60 black and white drawings of adorable creepy creatures. Artist Lydia Jean dedicates her creative expression to the growing trend of spooky-cute art and novelties. Spooky trends like “creepy Christmas” began in the Victorian era and can be found in British literature, challenging us to look for an alternative meaning for holiday “spirit.” Now you, too, can join in celebrating the supernatural this festive season with Season’s Creepings Coloring! Take a break from the usual cheer and color some eerily charming:    Witches building snowmen Krampus, Bigfoot, and Skeletons decorating for Christmas Vampires kissing under the mistletoe Bats dressed as ghosts Ghosts having a snowball fight Cats tangled up in Christmas lights And more!  Whatever your age, Season’s Creepings Coloring is the perfect activity to relieve the stress of daily life, which can be especially brutal during the holidays. As you channel your inner artist—and goblin soul—relish the spooky side of joy this holiday season.

Conjure eerily cute creatures with 71 step-by-step drawings. Learning to draw may seem scary, but this collection of monsters and creatures is not. Dive into creepy and moody drawings with the most unexpectedly cute characters that will elicit the cozy mood of spooky season. Whether you’re a budding artist or a drawing master, Creepy Cute Drawing Class includes fun and easy drawings of spooky creatures getting up to all sorts of mischief. Whenever you're in the mood for something spooky, curl up with a copy of charmingly creepy characters, including:Animals of the Mulberry Forest such as Skeleton Dog, Badger's Bewitching Bath, Pumpkin Peekaboo, and Hocus Pocus PossumCreatures of the Gourd Hamlet such as Baby Yeti, Vincent Van Plague, Ghoul Scout, and Supernatural SleepoverSpooky locations on Hollow Lanes such as Bootique, Baba Yaga's Place, Ghost Roast Café, and Eerie Eats ConfectioneryEvents that occur during Spooky Celebrations such as Jack-o-Lantern, Spookmas Tree, Easter Reaper, and Birthday SkeletonIn this comprehensive guide find easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and tricks that will walk you through the author's signature drawing style and coloring techniques. The perfect mix of creepy and cute, Creepy Cute Drawing Class will inspire and delight your inner ghoul.

Improve your swing, note down every hole-in-one, and keep score of all your games in this handsome, compact, vegan leather–bound scorekeeping journal.With a handy 3.5" × 5.5" size that tucks neatly into your pocket or bag, The Golf Scorecard keeps your golfing progress organized in one easy-to-access place. Complete with a year-round calendar, practice log, My Goals page, and game score and stats sheets, every game can be remembered or used to improve each new drill. Record your practice times, scores, stats, and overall experience with the practice log, including up to 52 practice sessions with 19 drills per session. Reach every goal by planning, tracking progress, and including a timeline for every achievement. From the putting green to the golfing range, The Golf Scorecard is your personal companion for whatever you strive to achieve.With this engaging and organized scorekeeper, you can note down every play, including:Distance GoalMinutes PracticedNumber of Balls ShotShots MadeSuccess Ratioand more!Improve your golf game with each entry and find the tools to achieve your goals. The Golf Scorecard is here for every birdie, par, and hole-in-one!

Organize your perfect wedding by keeping track of every detail, big and small, in this thoughtfully and elegantly designed planner.Although weddings are joyful celebrations of love, they can also mean endless streams of to-do lists, shopping trips, and decision-making. The Essential Wedding Planner has got you covered with lists, schedules, and reminders for every step along the way—from your budget to post-wedding events and thank-you notes. Worried about remembering that dress-fitting appointment? Or filled with dread at the thought of accidentally seating Uncle Charlie and Great Aunt Barb next to each other? Designed by wedding etiquette maven and What Do I Do? author Mariah Grumet Humbert, The Essential Wedding Planner allows you to quiet the noise and turn down the stress. Filled with intentional reminders to inspire joy and love, this planner keeps you focused on the reason for the celebration. To help you remember every detail, this planner is filled to the brim with:Journal space to envision and brainstorm your unique vision for the eventAn extensive budget chart and payment tracker to help you keep spending on trackSeating arrangement chartsA timeline and complete schedule for the wedding day itselfPost-wedding festivities and remindersMonthy to-do lists for each month of planningAnd much more!The Essential Wedding Planner is the perfect gift for soon-to-be newlyweds. Filled with beautiful spot illustrations and careful design choices, this planner truly makes it a joy to track the many details involved in wedding planning. Spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your incredible partnership with The Essential Wedding Planner, and prepare the right way for your big day!

Learn to draw 75 mega beasts as adorable monsters with Kawaii Monsters Unleashed.Kawaii Monsters Unleashed is a charming how-to-draw book filled with 75 irresistibly cute, quirky, and magical creatures inspired by Japanese folklore and the whimsical world of kawaii art. From sweetly spooky spirits to mischievous mini-beasts, each character is packed with personality—and easy to bring to life with step-by-step tutorials designed for all ages and skill levels.This delightfully fun guide blends traditional Japanese mythical influences with the bright, playful aesthetic of kawaii culture, making it the perfect introduction to drawing adorable monsters with a unique twist.Inside you’ll find:A short, kid-friendly introduction to the world of Japanese-inspired creaturesTips on drawing tools and how to color your creationsSimple step-by-step instructions for drawing 75 original kawaii monstersCreative prompts to design your own lovable monster friendsAccessible lessons that make it easy for kids and beginners to follow alongWhether you're a young artist, a fan of anime and manga, or just love anything cute and creepy-cool, Kawaii Monsters Unleashed makes learning to draw magical characters fun, encouraging, and completely adorable.  This book is a fantastic way to spark creativity, build drawing confidence, and dive into a world where even the tiniest monster has the biggest heart (and maybe a sparkly tail).

Conquer your healthy eating plan while saving time and money!In Easy Meal Prep, nutrition coach and meal prep expert Erin Romeo, the Food Prep Princess (@foodprepprincess on Instagram), guides you through the essentials of meal prep, a key component to any diet—whether you’re high-protein, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb, or just trying to eat healthy. This highly accessible guide includes:How to prep a week’s worth of meals in a few hoursOver 75 healthy and delicious recipesHow to meal-prep in 5 easy steps5 meal-prep plans to get you startedTips and tricks for food planningSo, skip the takeout and never be at a loss for a healthy meal again with this essential guide to easy meal prep.

Dazzle your guests with enticing seasonal menus and eye-catching décor, all year round. Packed with vibrant photographs and helpful tips for all your hosting needs, Gather Together takes the stress out of entertaining with 100+ food and décor ideas for every holiday and occasion—from showstopping centerpieces to mouthwatering bites for your guests. Organized by season, this book is your guide to hosting any event, with recipes for delicious appetizers, drinks, meals, and desserts, as well as beautiful DIY decorations. Begin your hosting adventure by reviewing the foundational elements of a welcoming, stylish table, from linens and cutlery to essential tools and equipment—all of which can be affordably sourced at any big-box store or supermarket. Then dive into easy-to-create decorations and recipes for seasonal celebrations, including:Picnic in the Sun: An elevated spread under dappled sunlight, complete with a blanket, basket, and a low table serving creamy Coconut Custard and fruit on Marvelous Mini Pavlovas, and a refreshing Raspberry Mint Green Tea.Al Fresco Dinner: An elegant open-air affair that embraces the beauty of nature, featuring a table set with herb bouquet place markers and a menu including Smoked Pineapple Pork Skewers drizzled with Chimichurri Sauce, and a delightful Rosemary Lemonade Fizz.Bountiful Thanksgiving: A warm, welcoming place to gather showcasing fall flowers, wicker cornucopias, pumpkins, and gourds, complemented by creative new sides like Puff Pastry Cornucopias and Stovetop Apple & Bacon Stuffing.Holiday Cocktail Party: A joyful, fancied-up evening featuring a bar cart decked with lights, cedar branches, and red berries alongside Cranberry Hazelnut Goat Cheese Lollipops and homemade ginger beer.Egg-ceptional Easter Brunch: A floral-inspired tablescape that brings the beauty of spring into your home, graced with Mustard Caviar Egg Bites; Prosciutto, Mint & Melon Skewers (with prosciutto “flowers” and mint “leaves”); and Rhubarb Mojitos.If you’re feeling overwhelmed about hosting an upcoming holiday, this ultimate guide to party and event planning is the perfect place to start. An ideal gift for newlyweds, new homeowners or renters, and creative DIYers, Gather Together provides solutions to every hosting quandary.

Find purpose and meaning in your day-to-day life with A Year of Ikigai, a collection of short and simple daily reads, over 365 days, for easy understanding and integration of this Japanese philosophy.Ikigai is not a Venn diagram with a sweet spot in the middle. It's not your bliss, nor is it your one life purpose. It's not a word or concept from Okinawa. It’s not related to longevity. And it doesn’t mean that you never retire. So, what is ikigai? Iki comes from the verb ikiru, which means “to live.” But it is not referring to your life as a whole, as in a lifetime, but rather your “everyday life.” The concept of ikigai aligns and relates to finding meaning in your day-to-day living.  In A Year of Ikigai, ikigai expert Nicholas Kemp introduces the Japanese concept of ikigai through 365 days of practical tips, reflections, and real-life examples to help you apply the principles of ikigai in tangible ways to your life, so you can answer the most important question: What gets you up in the morning?

*As featured in Goop, Oprah Daily, and People*Take a deep dive into the culture and strategies of the addictive game of American Mahjong!Mahjong is an intellectually stimulating game of strategy that can sharpen the minds of people of all ages as it brings them together. Play Mahjong! is your comprehensive guide to the American version of the game, packed with interactive step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, tricks, and fun facts designed to enhance your playing experience. This entertaining and immersive look into mahjong also explores the rich history and cultural significance of the game and its ability to build a community among players. Author Alyssa Gross, founder of The Mahjong Society, covers a variety of topics, including:The history and evolution of mahjongThe meaning of the tiles and how to set up the gameProper mahjong etiquetteDifferent strategies and ways to playHow to read your opponents...and more!Vibrant colors and eye-catching illustrations make this a beautiful gift book for any mahjong enthusiast. Whether you’re a first-time player or an expert looking to refine your techniques, Play Mahjong! is your companion to mastering mahjong.

Bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (@thebakermama) returns with her most versatile collection yet—50 all-new boards designed to make every occasion feel like a celebration.Maegan’s approachable style, time-saving shortcuts, and eye-catching presentations have helped make food boards a must-have centerpiece for modern gatherings. In Celebration Boards, she expands the possibilities with interactive meal boards, festive brunches, desserts, cocktails and mocktails, kid-friendly creations, and creative spreads that turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments around the table. From holiday traditions and birthday parties to family dinners, book clubs, game nights, brunches, and backyard gatherings, this volume brings fresh inspiration for even more occasions. Every board features stunning full-page photography, easy-to-follow assembly instructions, practical prep-ahead tips, and accessible ingredients that make impressive entertaining surprisingly simple.Inside, you’ll discover 50 brand-new boards, including:Holiday Favorites: New Year’s Eve Countdown Snack Clock, Easter Bunny Brunch Board, Super Dad Father’s Day Snack Board, American Sweetheart Board, Halloween Ghost Board, Antipasto Christmas Tree Board, and more.Celebrations & Entertaining: Book Club Board, SnackLand Game Night Board, Picnic in the Park Board, Baby in Bloom Baby Shower Board, Nostalgia Snack Board, and more.Seasonal Gatherings: Hello Summer Board, Fall Mood Board, Snowy Day Cozy Dips Board, and more.Breakfast & Brunch: Southern Biscuit Board, Pajama Party Breakfast Board, Breakfast in Paris Board, and more.Appetizers & Grazing: Spanish Tapas Board, Happiest Hour Board, Global Grazing Board, Queso Fundido Board, and more.Interactive Meal Boards: Build-Your-Own Ramen Board, Mediterranean Rice Bowl Board, Mac & Cheeseburger Board, Bao Bun Board, and more.Desserts & Drinks: Churro and Dips Board, Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Board, Espresso Martini Board, Mocktail Mixing Board, and more.Maegan also shares the entertaining secrets that have made her books favorites with home cooks everywhere, including board-building fundamentals, styling tips, make-ahead planning, budget-friendly entertaining, creative ways to use leftovers, ideas for gifting boards, and simple ways to get kids involved in the fun.Whether you’re celebrating life’s biggest milestones or simply looking for new ways to gather the people you love, Celebration Boards is your year-round guide to creating beautiful food, meaningful memories, and celebrations everyone will remember.Discover even more irresistible food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and Brilliant Bites.

Create your own quick, easy, and irresistibly cute bento box meals! Kawaii Café Bento gives you over 50 healthy, delicious options, beautifully illustrated in a fun anime style. This inventive book brings the art of Japanese bento boxes to life with a playful twist, perfect for anyone looking to save money and enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal each day—with an extra touch of kawaii charm.  Offering recipes for both mains and sides, this book invites you to mix and match daily, using a combination of traditional and nontraditional ingredients. Adorable kawaii illustrations bring each recipe to life, making bento-making fun and accessible for seasoned cooks and newcomers alike. Learn about:Different types of bento boxes and accessoriesHow to assemble your boxWhat pantry staples to keep on handTips for planning ahead to make your morning prep a breezeWith cute and easy-to-follow recipes, there’s a bento style for everyone:Classic Japanese BentoNoodle BentoSandwich BentoKid BentoAnd more!From the series that includes Kawaii Café Ramen and Kawaii Café Bubble Tea, Kawaii Café Bento features adorable illustrations designed to create a charming and whimsical cooking experience. Dive into a world of fun, flavor, and creativity that makes bento boxes a joy to prepare, eat, and share with loved ones.

Level up your snack game with these quick and creative boxes.  Snackle boxes offer a handy way to organize and enjoy snacks on the go. Whether you’re a busy parent, or someone looking for quick and tasty bites, Snackle Box Magic is your go-to resource for building delicious and adorable snack boxes.  With 35 thoughtfully designed themed snackle box ideas, you’ll find playful and vibrant designs ranging from Brunch in a Box to Ghoulish Goodies. The easy-to-follow recipes use simple ingredients that make assembling a snackle box both fun and stress-free. Each box is accompanied by beautiful photography, providing you with inspiration and guidance to arrange your snacks to perfection.  Just a few of the fun themed boxes:Seventh Inning Snack BoxBuild a Bug BoxTea Party Treats BoxMovie Night Munchies BoxTaco Party Box Whether you’re preparing for a picnic, planning a road trip, or simply enjoying a snack at home, Snackle Box Magic is the perfect guide to making snack time more fun and flavorful. It’s your ticket to packing beautiful, satisfying snack boxes that are both practical and enjoyable!

Embrace a healthy and holistic approach to nourishing your body through seasonal, mindful eating.Featuring stylish photography, interactive affirmations and meditations, and a seasonal approach to mindful eating, The Mindful Table is more than just a cookbook—it is a blueprint for cultivating a harmonious relationship with food that aligns with the rhythms of nature. Designed for anyone seeking a mindful, compassionate approach to eating, this book offers a complete system for intuitive eating. Each season (spring, summer, fall, winter) is approached with a fresh perspective, integrating meditation and mantra exercises to deepen the mind-body connection and enhance the eating experience.The plant-based recipes in this cookbook celebrate the freshest seasonal ingredients, offering vibrant dishes that nourish both the body and soul. Meditation and wellness expert Cassandra Bodzak guides you through the process of breaking free from the cycle of fad diets and restrictive eating habits, replacing them with a more holistic, intuitive way of nourishing the body. Whether you’re a cooking novice or a pro, this step-by-step guide will teach you to make delicious and satisfying meals, including:Pumpkin Spice PancakesWatermelon GazpachoLentil Shepherd's PieMixed Berry TartletsAnd more!This inspiring book is both a seasonal recipe collection and a comprehensive guide for transforming your relationship with food. If you are looking to bring peace and balance into your daily life, The Mindful Table will become a perennial favorite, helping you listen to your body and make food choices that support your long-term health and happiness.

Capture and celebrate your reading journey in this all-in-one book lover’s habit tracker.Calling all romantasy and romance book lovers (or just book lovers in general), this is the tracker you have been dreaming of. In BooksTo Be Read, you’ll find everything you need to organize three reading years in an aesthetically pleasing, fun, and creative way. Skip scouring the internet for downloadable log pages or inspiration to painstakingly craft your perfect reading tracker. This beautifully designed book was made to include everything you love to track about your books. It even has an elastic closure and a ribbon bookmark so you can jump back in where you left off. In this space, we respect readers who read all types of formats (we see you audiobook lovers!). On top of reading stats, keep track of the books you want/need to read, the books you have read, and the series you're in the middle of. With yearly, monthly, and daily reading trackers (it's gorgeous graphics galore!), this vibrant and easy-to-use 280-page tracker is thoughtfully designed for your best reading life. Whether you’re a casual reader or a dedicated bookworm; you love to color in bookshelves and participate in reading challenges; or you like to write short or long book reviews, this tracker has it all. There is so much to discover in the Instagram-worthy entry pages of Books To Be Read, including:Yearly Reading Trackers: List your TBR (to be read) books, keep track of all the books you've finished, color in your bookshelf, and complete reading challenges including alphabet challenges by author and by title and genre-themed bingo cards for three years of readingMonthly Reading Trackers: Record your daily reading and monthly wrap-ups, your audiobooks, and all the books you DNF'd (did not read)Book Reviews: Review your books with star and spice ratings, start and end dates, emoticons, and a printed or drawn coverSeries Reviews: Record an overview of entire series up to 10 books long, and log each books' rating and reading dates, including which was your favoriteBookstores Worth Visiting: Explore a list of bookstores across the country, especially the ones specially catered to the romance genreTell the readers in your life, the members of your book club, and bookworms of all ages that the ultimate reading companion is here. Whether you love discovering new fantasy worlds, twisty mysteries, or spicy romances, Books To Be Read allows you to capture your entire reading journey all in one beautifully vibrant space. Happy reading!

Find happiness and comfort in life’s everyday moments with this insightful visual volume of prose and poetry.In our busy and stress-filled world, it’s easy to miss the smaller moments that can provide happiness and fulfilment. Small Wonders is your invitation to slow down and savor the minor miracles of everyday living. With her insightful prose and evocative poetry, author Jennifer Shoop celebrates the little moments that connect us to each other and to the world around us. Dreamy photography brings the text to life, showcasing the beauty found in the often-overlooked, mundane details all around us. Author Jennifer Shoop (@magpiebyjenshoop), creator of the literary lifestyle publication Magpie, encourages you to find joy and replenishment in the small stuff, such as:A long phone call with a friendThe dance of backyard firefliesThe well-worn charm of a beloved hand-me-downAnd more.  Wherever you are on your path, life’s small wonders can nurture your soul.

Learn the art of drawing snuggly animals from popular Instagram artist Phoebe Im (@bobblejot).In Cute Chibi Cozy Animals, you can master the art of drawing in the adorable chibi style. This art book features 65 step-by-step tutorials for drawing cozy, cute creatures with supercute accessories and outfits to add an extra layer of charm. Make everyday chores, careers, and activities cozy through a variety of adorable illustrations. Explore the chapters of:Cozy Home with Baker Bear, Sudsy Capybara, Bookish Owl, and Rainy Day Duck.At Work with Farmer Pig, Mail Carrier Shiba Inu, Nurse Axolotl, and Artist AardvarkKeeping Active with Golf Pro Monkey, Yogi Elephant, Kite Flyer Squirrel, and Big Fan MeerkatOn Vacation with Camper Hedgehog, Sandy Shark, Self-Care Wombat, and Safari HamsterHaving Fun with Christmas Reindeer, Space Cadet Panda, Birthday Zebra, and Prince HuskyPhoebe Im shares her tips and tricks for drawing with either pen and pencil or digitally, as well as coloring, shading, and highlighting your characters and their accessories. No matter your level, this accessible and easy-to-use book gives you the tools to become the ultimate chibi artist. Plus, with fun seasonal themes and adorable outfits, it’s a perfect creative escape for all ages! Grab your art supplies and dive into Cute Chibi Cozy Animals.