New year, new you, new books!
**January 2019 Staff Picks**
By Caroline O'Connor | January 2 2019 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture
Waking Up to This Precious Life
978-1-78678-198-7
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.
$14.95 US
Jan 15, 2019
5-3/8 x 8-1/2
Paperback
288 Pages
Watkins Publishing
Age
978-1-68405-338-4
The Godfather of Soul, Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business--a legend of popular music whose influence and appeal reaches audiences to this day--gets the graphic novel treatment.
$24.99 US
Jan 29, 2019
7 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
136 Pages
IDW Publishing
Age
A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to Freedom
978-0-399-58144-1
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 Press
Age
Healing Recipes to Support Your Body During Cancer Treatment and Recovery
978-0-14-753063-9
From two experts in cancer care cooking comes an informative, inspiring, and empowering guide that will educate cancer patients and their caregivers about the healing power of food. With nearly 100 nourishing recipes designed to combat side effects related to cancer therapy, this book is an essential resource for anyone experiencing cancer, undergoing treatment, or in remission.
$28.00 US
Jan 22, 2019
7-7/16 x 10
Hardcover
280 Pages
Appetite by Random House
Age
From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, What to Cook & How to Get the Best Results
978-1-945256-75-2
Get the best possible results from your air fryer and discover the best ways to use it (not just frying!) with 75 fast, convenient, great-tasting recipes.
$24.99 US
Jan 29, 2019
8 x 8-3/4
Paperback
192 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
Age
Flexible Plant-Based Meals to Please Everyone
978-1-4654-8039-2
Embrace the vegan in your home and keep the whole household happy and well fed without cooking separate meals.
$25.00 US
Jan 08, 2019
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK
Age
16 Woolly Succulents to Make For Your Home
978-1-78221-708-4
16 lovely crochet cactus patterns that are quick and easy to make
$9.95 US
Jan 08, 2019
7 x 7
Hardcover
48 Pages
Search Press
Age
Transform Your Home with Indoor Plants from Kokedama to Terrariums and Water Gardens to Edibles
978-1-63217-177-1
The ultimate go-to guide for aspiring indoor gardeners, this book offers inspiration and instruction to envision and create your own gorgeous in-home garden spaces.
$24.95 US
Jan 29, 2019
7 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Age
The Practitioner's Guide
978-1-906787-71-4
The essential reference tool for every practising homoeopath, student of homoeopathy and interested patient.
$45.00 US
Jan 08, 2019
Paperback
Pages
Watkins Publishing
Age
978-1-5247-7345-8
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
Preschool - 2
978-1-9848-3576-5
Now in a lap board book format, perfect for younger readers!
$13.99 US
Jan 15, 2019
8-1/4 x 10-1/2
Board Book
34 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Up to Preschool
978-1-77049-922-5
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
Preschool - 3
978-0-525-64489-7
Kids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture-book characters Duck and Goose! Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is back with another easy-to-read story.
$12.99 US
Jan 08, 2019
6 x 9
Hardcover
32 Pages
Schwartz & Wade
Age 4-6 years
Preschool - 1
978-1-60219-776-3
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
26 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
Up to Preschool
978-1-5362-0578-7
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.
$8.99 US
Jan 29, 2019
8 x 8
Board Book
24 Pages
Nosy Crow
Age 2-5 years
Up to Kindergarten
978-1-5247-6569-9
Follow an adorable little dust bunny on a quest to make a friend in this sweet and simple wordless picture book. Perfect for fans of Annie Silvestro's Bunny's Book Club.
$17.99 US
Jan 22, 2019
9-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
32 Pages
Schwartz & Wade
Age 3-7 years
Preschool - 2
978-0-8234-4243-0
Open up this book...and find another inside...and another.
$18.99 US
Jan 08, 2019
8 x 10
Hardcover
56 Pages
Holiday House
Age 4-8 years
Preschool - 3
The Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross
978-3-7913-5773-7
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
Age
- Art & Photography > Art > Art History
- Art & Photography > Art > Fine Art
- Art & Photography > Art > Modern Art
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- Non-fiction > Multicultural & Languages > European Interest
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The Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross
978-3-7913-5773-7
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
Age
- 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...
978-1-78221-745-9
Become the watercolor artist you've always wanted to be with master artist Jeremy Ford, learning the essentials and techniques you need through three stunning step-by-step paintings
$14.95 US
Jan 08, 2019
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
64 Pages
Search Press
Age
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