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**January 2019 Staff Picks**
By Caroline O'Connor | January 2 2019 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture
Waking Up to This Precious Life
9781786781987
A life-changing guide to the incredible benefits of living with a radical, hopeful and dharma (Buddhist practice)-based perspective that includes mindfulness but goes way beyond it. A uniquely practical and accessible exploration of Buddhism in everyday life that will have appeal to people of any faith and of none.
$16.95 US
Jan 15, 2019
5-3/8 x 8-1/2
Paperback
288 Pages
Watkins Publishing
A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to Freedom
9780399581441
A graphic novel biography of the escaped slave, abolitionist, public speaker, and most photographed man of the nineteenth century, based on his autobiographical writings and speeches, spotlighting the key events and people that shaped the life of this great American.
$19.99 US
Jan 08, 2019
7 x 10
Paperback
192 Pages
Ten Speed Graphic
The Practitioner's Guide
9781906787714
The essential reference tool for every practising homoeopath, student of homoeopathy and interested patient.
$45.00 US
Jan 08, 2019
Paperback
864 Pages
Watkins Publishing
9781524773458
Cook up your own stories about the characters from Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham using the nine magnets that come with this book! And don't miss the new series adaption of Green Eggs and Ham now available on Netflix - featuring the voice talents of Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Daveed Diggs, and more!
$12.99 US
Jan 08, 2019
9 x 9
Board Book
8 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years
9781770499225
This whimsical collection of twenty cat-approved life lessons for living your purrfect life is accompanied by gorgeous, lushly detailed paintings.
$17.99 US
Jan 15, 2019
8 x 10
Hardcover
48 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 4-8 years
9781602197763
Good Night Coral Reef explores hard and soft coral reefs, Caribbean spiny lobster, shrimp, sea turtles, octopuses, sea cucumbers, starfish, eels, rays, algae, sponges, reef fish, sharks, and more. Welcome to the world of coral reefs. Grab your wetsuit, scuba tank, and snorkeling mask, and get ready to dive into the "rainforest of the sea!" This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$9.95 US
Jan 29, 2019
6 x 6
Board Book
24 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
9781536205787
This sweetly illustrated story from Holly Surplice is perfect for mothers to share with their little ones at bedtime—or anytime!Two guinea pigs spend a fun-filled day together, painting, reading, baking, and sharing a picnic. Through it all, they find lots of different ways to show the very special love between them.
$9.99 US
Jan 29, 2019
8 x 8
Board Book
24 Pages
Candlewick Press
Age 2-5 years
The Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross
9783791357737
This beautifully illustrated book examines the artistic career of the French painter and draftsman Henri-Edmond Cross who was a key figure in the development of European modernism.
$50.00 US
Jan 08, 2019
9-1/2 x 11-3/4
Hardcover
248 Pages
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The Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross
9783791357737
This beautifully illustrated book examines the artistic career of the French painter and draftsman Henri-Edmond Cross who was a key figure in the development of European modernism.
$50.00 US
Jan 08, 2019
9-1/2 x 11-3/4
Hardcover
248 Pages
Prestel
- Art & Photography > Art > Art History
- Art & Photography > Art > Fine Art
- Art & Photography > Art > Modern Art
- Art & Photography > Art > More Art...
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > Art
- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > European Interest
- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > More Interests...
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