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A TOWER OF GIRAFFES: Animals in Groups written and illustrated by Anna Wright.

A drove of pigs, a romp of otters, an ostentation of peacocks, and a tower of giraffes ...

Each page in this incomparable book presents fascinating information about an animal and its group behavior how geese fly in a

V-shape and honk to encourage the leaders, or how tens of thousands of flamingos will congregate in one location. With its rich, brightly colored, and unique mix of ink, watercolor, and fabric collage art, this clever book will entrance young readers while introducing them to fun concepts and a wellspring of new vocabulary words.Charlesbridge Publishing ... Hardcover $17.95Art throughout the Winter Catalog is used with the artists permission: A TOWER OF GIRAFFES. Copyright 2015 by Anna Wright. All rights reserved. Used with permission by Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc. in Watertown, Massachusetts. www.charlesbridge.com.

THE OLD WEST by Stephen G. Hyslop. From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the definitive history of a time and place that forever lives in legend. National Geographic ... Hardcover $40.00

THE NATIONAL PARKS: An Illustrated History - 100 Years of American Splendor by Kim Heacox. An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of Americas National Parks, this lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service collects stunning photos from National Geographic and combines them with an expertly

told history to present a breathtaking panorama of the very best of Americas national treasures.National Geographic ... Hardcover $50.00

LIFE FROM SCRATCH: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness by Sasha Martin. Over 195 weeks, food writer and blogger Sasha Martin set out to cookand eata meal from every country in the world. As cooking unlocked the loss and heartbreak of her childhood, she became determined to find peace and elevate her life through the prisms of food and world culture. This heartfelt, brutally honest memoir reveals the power of cooking to bond, to empower, and to healand celebrates the simple truth that happiness is created from within.National Geographic ... Hardcover $25.00

RARELY SEEN: Photographs of the Extraordinary. Its all here: 30,000-year-old cave art sealed from the public; animals that are

among the last of their species on Earth; volcanic lightning; giant crystals that have grown to more than 50 tons. Shot by some of the worlds finest photographers, this dazzling book of visual wonders captures striking images of places, events, natural phenomena, and manmade heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. National Geographic ... Hardcover $40.00

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HOW MACHINES WORK: Zoo Break! by David Macaulay. An interactive experience that will allow young readers to learn the technology behind six simple machineslevers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheelswith pop-ups, pull-outs, and lift-the-flaps to help reinforce what they learn. Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, and readers will follow their mad antics as they try to find their way out of the zoo with help from the machines. Childrens ... Hardcover $19.99

STAR WARS: ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Michael Kogge, and Kerrie Dougherty. Explores the world of Star Wars through lively lists, interesting facts, and questions and answers via a highly engaging infographic design. Whether its a chart of the oldest Jedis, a list of the owners of the Millennium Falcon, or a diagram showing all the Jedis trained by Yoda, this guide will excite readers of all ages and provide facts they never knew about the Star Wars Galaxy.Childrens ... Hardcover $19.99 and TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD

WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD

foreword by Dr. Don E. Wilson. This spectacular book,

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takes readers on a journey through some of the most scenic and rich animal habitatsfrom the Amazon rain forests to the Himalayas, the Sahara to the South Polemeeting the most important animals in each ecosystem along the way. Combining in-depth reference information with portrait-style photography brings each continents most iconic animals into view for a global look at the worlds wildlife that will appeal to animal and nature lovers everywhere. Nature/Wildlife ... Hardcover $50.00

THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE TRIPOLI PIRATES: The Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade and Dan Yaeger. From the authors of the bestselling GEORGE WASHINGTONS

SECRET SIX comes the little-known story of Thomas Jeffersons struggle to defend American sovereignty against Islamic piratesa story of bravery, diplomacy, and battle on the high seas. Few remember the sailors and Marines involved, but their legacy lives on in the opening lines of the Marines Hymn: ... to the shores of Tripoli / we fight our countrys battles / in the air, on land, and sea. Sentinel ... Hardcover $27.95

S.P.Q.R.: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard. By 63 BCE the city of Rome was a sprawling, imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants ... but how did this empire spanning from Spain to Syria emerge from an insignificant village in central Italy? One of the worlds foremost classicists presents a revolutionary history of the Roman Empire, separating myth and propaganda from historical record. S.P.Q.R. promises to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come.Liveright ... Hardcover $35.00

ARDENNES 1944: The Battle of the Bulge by Antony Beevor. The prize-winning historian and bestselling author of D-DAY and STALINGRAD reconstructs the events of the bloody Battle of the Bulge in a riveting new account. A deeply researched work, with striking insights into the major players on both sides, this is the definitive account of the Ardennes offensive, which was to become the greatest battle of World War II.Viking ... Hardcover $35.00

SPEED KINGS: The 1932 Winter Olympics and the Fastest Men in the World by Andy Bull. In the 1930s, as the world hurtled toward war, speed was all the rage and bobsledding had become a sensation. Exotic and brutally dangerous, it was the must-see event of the first Winter Games on American soil. Bobsledding required exceptional skill and extraordinary couragequalities the American team had in abundancein the race for gold in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history. Avery ... Hardcover $26.95

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THE LAST DECISION: Book Three of Southern Son - The Saga of Doc Holliday by Victoria Wilcox. The final volume of the award-winning historical fiction trilogy about the Souths greatest Western legend, Doc Holliday, whose name conjures vivid images of the Wild West. In this exciting conclusion, a war between cowboys and lawmen leads to the Wild Wests most famous street fight in Tombstone, Arizona, bringing murder, revenge, and revelations in this tale of sin, recompense, and the making of legends.Knox Robinson Publishing ... Hardcover $27.99

HOUSE OF THIEVES: A Novel by Charles Belfoure. Gangs of New York meets The Age of Innocence in an exciting new novel from the author of THE PARIS ARCHITECT. Set during New Yorks Gilded Age, this is a breathless journey from the wealthy halls of high society to the sewers of the criminal underworld. Belfoures sly, roguish writing opens a window to those living both gilded and tarnished lives. ... (he) holds together each and every thread of the novel, resulting in a most memorable, evocative read. Publishers WeeklySourcebooks Landmark ... Hardcover $25.99

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE: A Mitford Novel by Jan Karon. The bestselling author returns with the story millions of fans have been waiting for! Dooley Kavanagh, Father Tims adopted son, has opened his own animal clinic and is planning nuptials with Lace Harper. Its to be a June wedding, with more than a few creatures great and small, and youre invitedbecause youre family. By the way, its a pretty casual affair, so come as you are and remember to bring a tissue or two. After all, whats a good wedding without a good cry? G.P. Putnams Sons ... Hardcover $27.95

X by Sue Grafton. Xthe most notoriously difficult letter in our alphabet. What can X be for? Why does X exist at all? Coming Fall 2015, youll find out ... in the new Kinsey Milhone novel by the internationally bestselling author Sue Grafton.G.P. Putnams Sons ... Hardcover $28.95

BATS OF THE REPUBLIC: An Illuminated Novel written and illustrated by Zachary Thomas Dodson. A war in time erupts between a lost civilization, a forgotten future, and the chaos of the wild. This is a masterful novel of adventure and science fiction, of elliptical history and dystopian struggle, and, at its riveting core, of love.

Featuring hand-drawn maps and illustrations, subversive pamphlets and science-fictional diagrams, and even a nineteenth-century novel-within-a-novel, this is an intrigue wrapped in innovative design. Doubleday ... Hardcover $27.95

THE LAST MIDWIFE: A Novel by Sandra Dallas. In a small Colorado mining town in the 1800s, Gracy Brookens has delivered hundreds, maybe thousands, of babies. She is a gifted, trusted resource for the women in her hardscrabble community. But when a baby is found dead and the evidence points to Gracy as the killer, she knows that her years of discretion may demand too high a price ... especially since shes been keeping more than a few dark secrets of her own.

St. Martins Press ... Hardcover $25.99

from Tor booksSHADOWS OF SELF by Brandon Sanderson. The bestselling author of THE WAY OF KINGS and WORDS OF RADIANCE returns to the world of Mistborn in this sequel to THE ALLOY OF LAW. The heroes of the Mistborn trilogy are now figures of myth and legend, even objects of religious veneration. Mistborns bustling society is quickly evolving, and facing its first instance of terrorismcrimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. The Twinborns, Wax and Wayne, assisted by the lovely, brilliant Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife stops Scadrials progress in its tracks. The story continues in THE BANDS OF MOURNING coming Winter 2016.Tor Books Hardcover $27.99

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WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE: A Novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. From the creators of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes an imaginative mystery of appearances and disappearances that is also a poignant look at the ways in which we all struggle to find ourselves, no matter where we live. Hypnotic and darkly funny ... belongs to a particular strain of American gothic that encompasses The Twilight Zone, Stephen King, and Twin Peaks, with a bit of Tremors thrown in. The GuardianHarper Perennial ... Hardcover $19.99

THE MAGIC STRINGS OF FRANKIE PRESTO: A Novel by Mitch Albom. This is the story of Frankie Presto, the greatest guitar player who ever lived, and the lives he changed with his six magical blue strings. His epic journey weaves through the musical landscapes of the 40s, 50s, and 60s, affecting numerous starsDuke Ellington, Hank Williams, Elvis Presleyuntil he becomes a pop star himself. With the Spirit of Music as our guide, we glimpse into the lives that were changed by one man whose strings could touch the musicand the magicin each of us. Harper ... Hardcover $24.99

GIRL IN THE WOODS: A Memoir by Aspen Matis. Not since Alice Sebolds LUCKY and Cheryl Strayeds WILD has a young woman written such a searing yet hopeful story of survival. Raped by a fellow student, discouraged from speaking of the attack by her parents, and having endured the coldness of the colleges conflict mediation process, Aspen was ashamed and confused. So she made a bold decision to seek healing in the freedom of the wild, on the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail leading from Mexico to Canada, which became a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation.William Morrow ... Hardcover $24.99

GILLIAMESQUE: A Pre-posthumous Memoir by Terry Gilliam. The talented screenwriter, innovative animator, visionary film director, and only non-British member of Monty Python offers a fascinating memoir illustrated with hand-drawn sketches and memorabilia from his personal archive. Featuring a cast of amazing supporting charactersGeorge Harrison, Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, and all of the Pythonsand packed with never-before-seen artwork, photographs, and commentary, this is an unrestrained portrait of late twentieth-century popular culture.Harper Design ... Hardcover $40.00

HOME IS BURNING: A Memoir by Dan Marshall. Dave Eggers meets David Sedaris in this uproariously funny, tender, and unflinchingly honest memoir. A death in the familythe whole miserable and hilarious story, complete with all the gory mechanical details of grief, rage, drug binges, hostility, self-pity, and more rage. As one parent battles cancer and another faces ALS, Dan Marshalls loud and chaotic family gets a lot louder and more chaotic, until HOME IS BURNING turns into a surprisingly funny tale about things that get lost forever as well as other things that stay behind. Rob Sheffield Flatiron Books ... Hardcover $27.99

FURIOUSLY HAPPY: A Funny Book about Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson. The bestselling author and Bloggess delves into the most compelling theme in her workliving with severe depression and mental illness (and taxidermied roadkill raccoons). This humorous memoir, tinged with tragedy and pathos, examines her own experience with depression and a host of other conditions, and explores how it has led her to live life to the fullest. Flatiron Books ... Hardcover $26.99

AMAZING FANTASTIC INCREDIBLE: A Marvelous Memoir by Stan Lee and Peter David; illustrated by Colleen Doran. In this beautifully illustrated graphic memoir, Stan Leethe comic book legend behind Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and moreshares his iconic legacy and how modern comics came to be. The leading creative force behind Marvel Comics, Lee put the human in superhuman and in doing so, created a new mythology for the twentieth century. This witty, moving, candid memoir is a must-have for comic book and graphic novel collectors and fans of every age.Touchstone ... Hardcover $30.00

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THE TOYMAKERS APPRENTICE by Sherri L. Smith. The award-winning author makes her middle-grade debut with a gorgeously imagined Nutcracker retelling, blurring the lines between history and fantasy. Based on the original inspiration for the ballet, this fascinating

journey through a world of toymaking, magical curses, clockmaking guilds, talking mice, and erudite squirrels will have readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers ... Hardcover $16.99

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. MOUSE by Caralyn Buehner; illustrated by Mark Buehner. When Mr. Mouse and his family move into the warm spot beneath the kitchen stove in a big house, they discover a tree decorated with lights, peppermint smells in the air, and cookies baking in the oven ... so they decide to celebrate Christmas too. From the creators of the bestselling SNOWMEN AT NIGHT, this joyful Christmas story has delightful rhyming verse,

detailed illustrations, and a childlike sense of wonder.

Dial Books ... Hardcover $17.99

ROBO-SAUCE by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Hey, kid! Tired of being just a boring old human? No problem. With just one taste of this top-secret Robo-Sauce, you can transform into a robot! From the bestselling DRAGONS

LOVE TACOS team comes a hilarious robot story with an out-of-this-world format twista picture book that transforms into a shiny new ROBO-BOOK with the help of a wraparound gate-fold. Youll have to see it to believe it!Dial Books ... Hardcover $18.99

DEWEY BOB by Judy Schachner. A sweet raccoon stars in this endearing tale of unexpected friendship from the creator of SKIPPYJON JONES.

Dewey Bob Crockett lives by himself in a house packed to the brim with trash he has fixed and turned into treasures: buttons, wheels, furniture, and bric-a-brac. But there is one thing missing from Deweys collectionsa friend. Combining art and heart with storytelling genius, the funny and energetic text creates a friendship tale and a priceless read-aloud. Dial Books ... Hardcover $17.99

HOW TO CATCH SANTA by Jean Reagan; illustrated by Lee Wildish. The creators of the bestsellers HOW TO

BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA are back with an equally hilarious holiday offering, written again in a signature instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for catching Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!Alfred A. Knopf ... Hardcover $17.99

ONE DAY, THE END: Short, Very Short, Shorter-than-Ever Stories by Rebecca Kai Dotlich; illustrated by Fred Koehler. One day ... I went to school. I came home. The end, says our storyteller, a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. Each delightful illustration captures unexpected and funny storylines, and an original combination of text and art invites readers to make up stories of their own.Boyds Mills Press ... Hardcover $16.95

CHARLIE PIECHART and the Case of the Missing Pizza Slice by Eric Comstock and Marilyn Sadler; illustrated by Eric Comstock. With a dinnertime mystery, five hungry suspects, and a piechart for a belly, Charlie Piechart makes fractions fun! In his first mystery, perfect for little math enthusiasts, its pizza night ... but with six pizza eaters, three sizes of pizza on the delivery menu, and two slices allotted for each person, its no surprise when Charlies sisters scream when the mystery of the missing piece is revealed.Katherine Tegen Books ... Hardcover $17.99

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HOW TO CATCH SANTA HOW TO CATCH SANTA by Jean Reagan; illustrated by Lee Wildish. The creators

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WAITING by Kevin Henkes. What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pigall toys arranged on a childs windowsillwait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book from the Caldecott Medalist. Waiting is a big part of childhood, but in this timeless, beautiful, and deeply heartfelt picture book, a child sets the stage and pulls the strings in a wondrous story about imaginative play, the seasons, friendship, and surprises.Greenwillow Books ... Hardcover $17.99

POLAR: A Photicular Book OCEAN: A Photicular Book SAFARI: A Photicular Book created by Dan Kainen written by Carol Kaufmann Once before, Workman introduced a brand-new idea with a challenge: You wont believe your eyes. The book was GALLOP!, the technology was Scanimation, and the result was a bestseller. Now they are back with three more dazzling ideas for the whole family. Using never-before-seen Photicular technology, the result is breathtaking.Workman ... Hardcover $25.95 each

FUZZY MUD by Louis Sachar. From the author of the acclaimed bestseller HOLES, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a new middle-grade mystery-thriller with universal appeal. Combining horror-movie suspense with the issues of friendship, bullying, and the possibility of ecological disaster, this novel will intrigue and inspire readers and compel them to think twice about how they treat others ... and their environment. Delacorte ... Hardcover $16.99

ZOMBELINA DANCES THE NUTCRACKER by Kristyn Crow; illustrated by Molly Idle. The dancing zombie brought to life by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator is back in another rhyming read-aloud tale full of delightful macabre humor. Young dancers and readers will love this Christmas-themed and friendship-inspired picture book that brings Zombelina home for the holidays in another scary-good story!Bloomsbury Publishing ... Hardcover $16.99

AN INVISIBLE THREAD CHRISTMAS STORY by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski; illustrated by Barry Root. From the authors of AN INVISIBLE THREAD, the remarkable story of Laura Schroffs

lifelong friendship with Maurice, a boy she met on the street while he was asking for change. Now, in this sweet picture book, Laura retells the first Christmas that she and Maurice spent together, a heartwarming tale that captures the true meaning of the holidays and reminds us that a gift from the heart is always the best present under the tree.Little Simon ... Hardcover $17.99

TINO THE TORTOISE: Adventures in the Grand Canyon by Carolyn L. Ahern; illustrated by Erik Brooks. The first book in Tinos exciting new series about our national parks! Join Tino the desert tortoise and Rudi the jumping jerboa on their Grand Canyon adventure to help Penny, a fuzzy-eared Kaibab squirrel. Meet the park animals who guide their journey, then hop a train, ride a mule, and discover fun facts about this amazing natural wonder. Graphic Arts Books ... Hardcover $16.99

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THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH by Ali Benjamin. After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy was a rare jellyfish sting. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theoryeven if it means traveling the world alone. Suzys achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe ... and the potential for love and hope right next door.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ... Hardcover $17.00

THE MARVELS by Brian Selznick. The Caldecott Award winner and bookmaking trailblazer delivers a magnificent reinvention of his signature form to take readers on this awe-inspiring voyage. Two seemingly unrelated storiesone in words, the other in picturescome together with spellbinding synergy. Filled with vibrant characters, surprise twists, heartrending beauty, and arresting art, this is a moving tribute to the power of story.Scholastic Press ... Hardcover $32.99

GEORGE by Alex Gino. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows shes not a boy. She knows shes a girl. George thinks shell have to keep this a secret forever ... and she really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte in Charlottes Web, her class play, but the teacher says she cant try out for the part ... because shes a boy. With the help of a friend, George comes up with a plan so that everyone can know who she is, once and for all.Scholastic Press ... Hardcover $16.99

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERERS STONE: The Illustrated Edition by J. K. Rowling;

illustrated by Jim Kay. For the first time, J. K. Rowlings beloved HARRY POTTER books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series as for the dedicated fan.Arthur Levine Books ... Hardcover $39.99

THE BLACKTHORN KEY by Kevin Sands. When a mysterious cult begins to prey on Londons apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Christopher Rowe, a talented apothecarys apprentice. With time running out, he must use his skillssolving puzzles and deciphering codesto discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart. A stunning debut novel with heart-stopping adventure and suspense.Aladdin ... Hardcover $17.99

SOUNDLESS by Richelle Mead. From the internationally bestselling author of VAMPIRE ACADEMY and BLOODLINES comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore. It takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Feis jagged, treacherous mountain village to the faraway, mysterious valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever ... Razorbill ... Hardcover $19.99

EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING: A Novel by Nicola Yoon. If you love Eleanor and Park, Hazel and Augustus, and Mia and Adam, youll love the story of Maddy, a girl whos literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly, the boy who moves in next door ... and becomes the greatest risk shes ever taken. This innovative and heartfelt debut novel unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and surprises.Delacorte ... Hardcover $18.99DUMPLIN: Go Big or Go

Home by Julie Murphy. The author of SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY brings us a novel about Willowdean Dickson (dubbed Dumplin by her former beauty queen mom), an unforgettable heroine who decides to take back her romance-damaged confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant. With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, and Dolly Parton songs, DUMPLIN is guaranteed to steal your heart.Balzer + Bray ... Hardcover $17.99

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GOLDYS KITCHEN COOKBOOK: Cooking, Writing, Family, Life by Diane Mott Davidson. The beloved writer of seventeen bestselling mysteries featuring caterer/sleuth Goldy Schulz, a woman who took the lemon that life had given her and made not just lemonade but Lemon Chicken, Lemon Bars, Lemon Cookies, and Lemon Meringue Pie, delivers a cookbook packed with more than 160 delicious recipes and charming anecdotes. Part memoir, part writing manual, and part cookbook, this irresistible book combines the authors gift for storytelling with her skills in the kitchen. William Morrow Cookbooks ... Hardcover $24.99

THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS: Dinnertime Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper! by Ree Drummond. The bestselling author and Food Network personality at last answers that age-old question: Whats for dinner? by bringing together more than 125 recipes for simple, scrumptious, homemade meals. Filled with Rees signature photos, humor, and irresistible, folksy charm, this is the cookbook every home

cook can rely on for anyand everynight of the week.William Morrow Cookbooks ... Hardcover $29.99

SIMPLY NIGELLA: Feel Good Food by Nigella Lawson. The internationally bestselling author returns to the basics with 150 everyday recipes that will nourish oneself, friends, and family. This inspirational, practical cookbook is about cooking food thats lighter and easy to prepareplus indulgent dishes for special occasionsthat can be incorporated into our daily lives and celebrated without any stress. Flatiron Books ... Hardcover $35.00

THE FOOD LAB: Better Home Cooking through Science by J. Kenji Lpez-Alt. Pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and a perfect interior ...

make homemade mac n cheese that is satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth ... roast a succulent, moist turkey with a foolproof method that works every time. This grand tour of the science behind cooking is explored through 1,000 full-color photographs and hundreds of easy-to-make recipes for creating popular American dishes. W. W. Norton ... Hardcover $49.95

BIEN CUIT: The Art Of Bread by Zachary Golper and Peter Kaminsky; photographs by Thomas Schauer. One of the worlds top bakers shares the secrets to bien cuit, the French phrase used to describe the darkest, crunchiest loaves, baked to perfection. With crusts as rich as mahogany, aromas of dark brown ale, pecan pie, or nutty, fermented grain, and a rasping sound when the knife slices the crust, Brooklyns top artisanal baker walks a gustatory high wire between burnt ruination and delicious elegance. Regan Arts ... Hardcover $50.00

THE SILVER SPOON: QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN RECIPES from The Silver Spoon Kitchen. The 10th anniversary edition of the most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook ever! Created to introduce this culinary icon to a new generation of home cooks, this essential kitchen companion features 100 delicious recipes with full-color photographs that cooks of all levels can master, including Italian classics such as spaghetti alle vongole, risotto Milanese, fritto misto, and tiramisu. Phaidon ... Hardcover $29.95

TACOPEDIA: The Taco Encyclopedia by Dborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena; foreword by Ren Redzepi. A richly illustrated, encyclopaedic tribute to the vibrancy of taco traditions from the diverse regions of their Mexican homeland. This culinary tradition is explored through 100 authentic recipesfrom fillings and tortillas to salsas and saucesand accompanied by 250 photographs, interviews, illustrations, and maps that bring the full story behind each taco to life. Phaidon ... Flexi Paperback $29.95

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AFTER THE WIND: Tragedy on Everest - One Survivors Story by Lou Kasischke. Near the top of Mount Everest, on May 10, 1996, eight climbers died. It was the worst tragedy in the mountains history, and Lou Kasischke was there. Now he tells the harrowing story of what went wrong, as it has never been told beforeincluding why the climbers were desperately late and out of time. His personal story recounts the intense moments near the top ... the moments that also revealed the love story that saved his life. Good Hart ... Paperback $14.00

THE POWER OF THE HERD: A Nonpredatory Approach to Social Intelligence, Leadership, and Innovation by Linda Kohanov. Eloquent and provocative, this is horse sense for everyone who seeks to thrive in the herds we all run inour communities, careers, families, and friendships.New World Library ... Paperback $19.95

THE BOOK OF SHE: Your Heroines Journey into the Heart of Feminine Power by Sara Avant Stover. Brimming with mystery and magic, this provocative book makes ancient wisdom and healing practices accessible to every woman who is ready to revel in her full femininity and become the heroine of her own life.New World Library ... Paperback $16.95

ALONE ON THE WALL by Alex Honnold with David Roberts. The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation. The book recounts his seven most astonishing achievements while David Roberts, acclaimed climber and historian, puts it all in context. 33 full-color photographs take us into the world of this climbing superstar, whose extraordinary life and idiosyncratic worldview teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger. W. W. Norton ... Hardcover $26.95

THE LIVING BIRD: 100 Years of Listening to Nature. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology; photographs by Gerrit Vyn; foreword by Barbara Kingsolver. Learn what Americas most venerable ornithological institution has discovered about birds in its 100 years of study. An intimate and stunning exploration of North American bird species, THE LIVING BIRD celebrates our joyful and complex relationship with birds through images by an award-winning photographer and essays by some of the worlds leading naturalists and bird enthusiasts.Mountaineers Books ... Hardcover $29.95

THE PAINTER: A Novel by Peter Heller. The celebrated author of the breakout bestseller THE DOG STARS returned in 2014 with this achingly beautiful, wildly suspenseful novel about an artist trying to outrun his past. A stunning, savage work of art and violence, love and grief, THE PAINTER is the story of a man who longs to transcend the shadows in his heart, a man intent on using the losses he has suffered to create a meaningful life.Knopf ... Hardcover $24.95

DIRT BIKES, DRONES, AND OTHER WAYS TO FLY by Conrad Wesselhoeft. Seventeen-year-old dirt-bike-riding daredevil Arlo Santiago catches the eye of the U.S. military with his first-place ranking on a video game featuring drone warfare, and must reconcile the work they want him to do with the emotional scars he has suffered following a violent death in his family. ADIOS, NIRVANA author Conrad Wesselhoeft takes readers from the skies over war-torn Pakistan to the dusty arroyos of New Mexicos outback in this young adult novel about daring to live in the wake of unbearable loss.HMH Books for Young Readers ... Hardcover $17.99

BADLUCK WAY: A Year on the Ragged Edge of the West by Bryce Andrews. In lyrical, haunting language, Andrews recounts an initiation into life on the remote, windswept Sun Ranch in southwest Montana that changes him from an idealistic city kid into a skilled ranch hand. This gripping memoir is about transformation and complications, about the hard choices that wake us at night and take a lifetime to reconcile. But above all, it celebrates the breathtaking beauty of wilderness and the satisfaction of hard work on some of the harshest, most beautiful land in the world.

Simon & Schuster/Atria Books ... Paperback $15.00

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FELICITY: Poems by Mary Oliver. In this stunning collection of new poems, the Pulitzer Prize-winner turns her eye from the grace of the natural world to the even more mysterious landscape of the human heart. She meditates on love and nature, describing with joy the strangeness and wonder of human connection. Humorous, gentle, and always honest, this is an examination of love both sacred and profane, and a testament to love and life in all its savage beauty.Penguin Press ... Hardcover $24.95

BELOVED DOG written and illustrated by Maira Kalman. In her trademark style, with wit and sensitivity, the renowned artist and author reveals why dogs bring out the best in us. From the dogs lovingly illustrated in her acclaimed childrens books to the real-life pets who inspire her still, this is a joyful, beautifully illustrated, and deeply philosophical work. Filled with hundreds of gorgeous illustrations rendered in Kalmans unique, illimitable style, BELOVED DOG is a tribute to the canines that fill our days.Penguin Press ... Hardcover $29.95

SINATRA 100 by Charles Pignone. Forewords by Tony Bennett and Steve Wynn; afterwords by Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Jr., and Tina Sinatra. From his familys vast archives comes a rare trove of memorabilia and ephemera, a new pictorial life of the greatest entertainer of the twentieth century on his 100th birthday. This is a revelatory and intimate visual portrait of Frank Sinatra, an entertainer of mesmerizing talent, charisma, and style,

one of the bestselling recording artists of all time, an Academy Award-winning actor, and a cultural icon. This is the ultimate Sinatra gift book!Thames and Hudson ... Hardcover $60.00

THE ART OF MEMOIR by Mary Karr. The bestselling author of THE LIARS CLUB, CHERRY, and LIT offers a master class in the essential elements of great memoirdelivered with her signature humor, insight, and candor. Synthesizing her experiences as a writer, reader, and renowned

professor, Karr now provides a unique window into the mechanics and art of memoir that is as irreverent and entertaining as her own work in the genre. Harper ... Hardcover $24.99

A SNOW DAY FOR HANNAH photographs and story by Linda Petrie Bunch

Childrens Book Club Productions ... Hardcover $17.99

DESCENT: A Novel by Tim Johnston FictionAlgonquin BooksPaperback $15.95

SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin DoughtyMemoirW.W. Norton Paperback $15.95

ALL THE WILD THAT REMAINS: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West by David GessnerNature/EnvironmentW.W. Norton Hardcover $26.95

BETWEEN YOU AND ME: Confessions of a Comma Queen by Mary Norris Reference/WritingW.W. Norton Hardcover $24.95

FATES AND FURIES: A Novel by Lauren Groff. From the award-winning author of THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON and ARCADIA comes an exhilarating novel about marriage, creativity, art, and perception. A literary masterpiece that defies expectation, and a dazzling examination of a marriage, it is also a portrait of creative partnership written by

one of the best writers of her generation. Profound, surprising, propulsive, and emotionally riveting, this deeply satisfying novel will stir both the mind and the heart.Riverhead Books ... Hardcover $27.95

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ASHLEY BELL: A Novel by Dean Koontz The must-read thriller of the year!

Featuring the most exhilarating heroine in memory and a sophisticated, endlessly ingenious, brilliantly paced narrative

through dark territory and deep mystery, this is a milestone in literary suspense and a major new breakout book from the long

acclaimed master. Unprecedented in scope, infinite in heart, ASHLEY BELL is

a magnificent achievement that will capture lovers of dark psychological suspense, literary thrillers, and modern classics of

mystery and adventure. Beautifully written, at once lyrical and as fast as a bullet, here is the most

irresistible novel of the decade. Fiction ... Hardcover $28.00

THUNDER & LIGHTNING: Weather Past, Present, Future by Lauren Redniss

A dazzling, beautifully illustrated look at the transformative and alluring power of weather.

The National Book Award finalist and visionary writer of RADIOACTIVE illuminates

the dynamic and complex nature of the world around us, as well as the intimate and

personal relationship we have to the weather. Weaving personal stories with history, interviews, and scientific research, this

book explores how deeply our lives are shaped and changed by meteorological phenomena. Each chapter focuses on an eventlike fog, wind, forest fires, snow,

or cloudsand uses Rednisss idiosyncratic blend of narrative, art, imagery, and science to create a spellbinding story in this extraordinary, resonant book.

Nature/Weather ... Hardcover $35.00

THE VERY PERSISTENT GAPPERS OF FRIPGappers will get your goat. Literally. If you dont brush them off and return them to the ocean, from whence they arrive every day, these bright orange, many-eyed creatures will cover your goats, then the goats will stop giving milk ... and Frips entire economy is based on goats milk. This brilliant tale by award-ridden short story master George Saunders with fifty-two haunting and hilarious illustrations by bestseller-plagued artist Lane Smith is an adult story for children, a childrens story for adults, an earthlings story for aliens, an oceanside fable for the landlocked, a capitalist tool for anarchists, and a fish story for loaves. Fiction ... Hardcover $22.00