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Be Happy: A Little Book to Help You Live a Happy Life

Illustrator Monica Sheehan has collected some of her most beloved cartoons from Real Simple magazine in a truly inspirational book that will remind you of the small things that really do matter for a happier life: show up, do things you’re good at, dance…and get a good night’s sleep. Be Happy takes up where Life’s Little Instruction Book …

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The Complete And Totally True Book Of Urban Legends

Most of us have repeated them. Some of us have believed them. But none of us has actually played a part in them. …have we? What’s that in your food!? What’s that in your pipes!? What’s underneath your bed!? Are you being betrayed by someone you love? Will evil be punished? Are there things you haven’t even thought …

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The Pointless Book: Started by Alfie Deyes, Finished by You

To the delight of his thriving fan base, YouTuber Alfie Deyes extends all the fun of the PointlessBlog to his first interactive activity book! Fully illustrated and packed with a host of games, activities, and pranks, the book will encourage you to connect the dots and bake a cake in a mug; people watch and turn a page …

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Pointless Book 2: Continued By Alfie Deyes Finished By You

Alfie Deyes is back with another installment of his unique brand of nothingness. Bigger, better, and even more pointless, The Pointless Book 2 is once again full of hilarious challenges and crazy activities, and the ultimate accessory to Alfie’s wonderful PointlessBlog. With all the humor and quirkiness of Alfie’s celebrated YouTube site, Pointless Book 2 is packed with …

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Celtic Myths and Legends

This is an enchantingly told collection of the stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, fabulous beasts, strange creatures, and such heroes as Cuchulain, Fingal, and King Arthur from the ancient Celtic world. Included are popular myths and legends from all six Celtic cultures of Western Europe—Irish, Scots, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. Here for the modern reader are …

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Fellini: The Sixties (Turner Classic Movies)

Style. Beauty. Passion. Vision.These are just a few of the words often used to describe the films of the single most celebrated director in Italy, and one of the most important directors the world has ever known—Federico Fellini. Fifty years since their initial releases, his films of the 1960s still inspire, shock, and delight. More than just encapsulating …

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Magpie: Sweets and Savories from Philadelphia’s Favorite Pie Boutique

Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique is a jewel in Philadelphia’s food-town crown. Since 2012, the pocket-size shop has been turning out flaky crusts and luscious fillings. Now this book serves up Magpie’s seasonal menu for home bakers everywhere: the fruity, creamy, and nutty pies; hand pies, pot pies, and quiches; and even pie shakes and pie “fries,” all fine-tuned …

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Gone with the Gin: Cocktails with a Hollywood Twist

Here’s drinking with you, kidWe know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you’re the king (or queen!) of the world. No matter your cinematic stripe, there’s a beverage (or ten) tailor-made just for you.A perfect gift for film buffs and a terrific twist on movie nights, Gone with …

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Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist

December 2013: Goodreads Choice Award (Food & Cookbooks)December 2013: Entertainment Weekly Great Gifts for Book LoversDecember 2013: BookPage Best of 2013October 2014: Clue on JeopardyCongrats. You fought through War and Peace, burned through Fahrenheit 451, and sailed through Moby-Dick. All right, you nearly drowned in Moby-Dick, but you made it to shore—and you deserve a drink!A fun gift …

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Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts

Japanese ingredients have long been known for their distinctive tastes and healthy qualities. From the tang of yuzu to the bite of matcha to creaminess of soy, they present a wide range of delicious flavors. In Kyotofu, award-winning baker, Nicole Bermensolo, presents 75 classic American sweets, like cheesecake, brownies, and muffins, combined with Japanese ingredients to create one-of-a-kind …

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