** April Staff Picks **

By Christine Palomino | April 1 2018 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop Culture

April showers of our faves!

101 Things I Learned® in Urban Design School
101 Things I Learned® in Urban Design School
Matthew Frederick, Vikas Mehta
9780451496690
A new title in the popular 101 Things I Learned® series taking on the fundamentals of urban design
$18.99 US
Apr 03, 2018
7 x 5
Hardcover
216 Pages
Crown
The Astrology of You and Me
The Astrology of You and Me
How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life
Gary Goldschneider, Camille Chew
9781683690429
Use the power of the stars to perfect your relationships with friends, family, partners...everyone you know!
$24.99 US
Apr 03, 2018
7-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
344 Pages
Quirk Books
Back to the Future
Back to the Future
The Classic Illustrated Storybook
Kim Smith
9781683690238
Great Scott!! The latest in Quirk's series of Pop Classic Picture Books (following HOME ALONE, THE X-FILES, and E.T.) takes readers on a wild time-traveling trip BACK TO THE FUTURE!
$18.99 US
Apr 24, 2018
9 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 4-8 years
Bars, Taverns, and Dives New Yorkers Love
Bars, Taverns, and Dives New Yorkers Love
Where to Go, What to Drink
John Tebeau
9780847861507
The first-ever comprehensive guide to New York's City's most legendary bars, taverns, and dives across all five boroughs, this book stands out from typical NYC guidebooks on the market thanks to its witty insider tips, local lore, and signature drink recipes. It will interest NYC tourists and natives alike, as well as cocktail enthusiasts and general bon vivants.
$29.95 US
Apr 10, 2018
6-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
Rizzoli
The Baseball Fan's Treasury of Quotations
The Baseball Fan's Treasury of Quotations
Wisdom from the Legends of America's Favorite Pastime
Hatherleigh
9781578267507
A collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every fan of the great game of baseball.
$12.50 US
Apr 24, 2018
4-3/4 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
96 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook
The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook
Recipes Inspired by the Extraordinary Produce of California's Most Iconic Market
Laura McLively
9781941529966
Celebrating the unfamiliar yet extraordinary produce from California's most iconic market, Berkeley Bowl, this cookbook offers recipes for a panoply of fruits and vegetables that have been largely overlooked or forgotten in popular cuisine.
$34.95 US
Apr 17, 2018
8 x 10
Hardcover
216 Pages
Parallax Press
Design by Nature
Design by Nature
Creating Layered, Lived-in Spaces Inspired by the Natural World
Erica Tanov
9780399579073
The first design book that translates elements of nature--flora, water, and wood--into elements of decor for beautiful, lived-in, bohemian interiors, from acclaimed designer and tastemaker Erica Tanov.
$35.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
8 x 10
Hardcover
232 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Designing Your Life Workbook
The Designing Your Life Workbook
A Framework for Building a Life You Can Thrive In
Dave Evans, Bill Burnett
9781524761813
Dig deeper into the life design process that Bill Burnett and Dave Evans have made so popular with their New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life. This necessary companion to the book includes all of the option-generating tools written about in the book, so you can revisit your goals and track your progress and goals.
$19.99 US
Apr 03, 2018
7 x 9
Stationery & Accessories
144 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Dinosaurium
Dinosaurium
Welcome to the Museum
Chris Wormell, Lily Murray
9780763699000
The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series focuses its attention on the impressive beasts that once ruled the world: dinosaurs.With artwork from Chris Wormell, this stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wonderful range of dinosaurs, from the much-loved triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex to lesser known species such as coelophysis and tsintaosaurus, Dinosaurium is a fascinating display of the impressive beasts that once ruled the world.
$37.99 US
Apr 10, 2018
10-11/16 x 14-9/16
Hardcover
112 Pages
Big Picture Press
Age 8-12 years
Feast by Firelight
Feast by Firelight
Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors [A Cookbook]
Emma Frisch
9780399579912
A lushly photographed book evoking the pleasure of eating in the outdoors, with 70 easy-to-prepare recipes for gatherings at campground and cabins alike.
$22.00 US
Apr 10, 2018
7 x 9
Hardcover
208 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Flora Forager: Butterfly Notecards
Flora Forager: Butterfly Notecards
Bridget Beth Collins
9781632172167
These gorgeous blank notecards from Instagram sensation Flora Forager feature images of butterflies and moths created using botanical materials.
$14.99 US
Apr 17, 2018
4-1/4 x 5-3/8
Cards
16 Pages
Sasquatch Books
Gather & Graze
Gather & Graze
120 Favorite Recipes for Tasty Good Times: A Cookbook
Rachel Holtzman, Stephanie Izard
9780451495945
From beloved Chicago restaurateur Stephanie Izard, named one of "10 Breakthrough Rock Star Chefs of 2016" by Rolling Stone, comes a cookbook with flavor and fun at the forefront, with more than 100 recipes and 100 photographs.
$35.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
7-7/16 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Good Night Bears
Good Night Bears
Mark Jasper, Adam Gamble, Katherine Blackmore
9781602195158
Good Night Bears highlights black bears, polar bears, grizzly bears, panda bears, sloth bears, sun bears, spectacled bears, bear cubs, bear habitats, bear tracks, catching salmon, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$9.95 US
Apr 24, 2018
6 x 6
Board Book
20 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
The Great Shellfish Cookbook
The Great Shellfish Cookbook
From Sea to Table: More than 100 Recipes to Cook at Home
Matt Dean Pettit
9780147530578
From Matt Dean Pettit, the beloved author of The Great Lobster Cookbook and the chef behind Matty's Seafood, comes a new collection of delicious recipes for shellfish of all kinds!
$24.95 US
Apr 10, 2018
8-3/8 x 10-1/2
Paperback
248 Pages
Appetite by Random House
I Can Get Paid for That?
I Can Get Paid for That?
99 Creative Careers to Live a Life Less Ordinary
Jo Stewart
9781925418422
Stuck in a career rut - or have you just finished studying and you're not sure which direction to take? Let this book help show you that there are more options than office life.
$19.95 US
Apr 10, 2018
5-1/3 x 7-7/8
Paperback
208 Pages
Smith Street Books
I Walk with Vanessa
I Walk with Vanessa
A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness
Kerascoët
9781524769550
This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom!Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness.
$18.99 US
Apr 24, 2018
9 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 4-8 years
Leaf Supply
Leaf Supply
A Guide to Keeping Happy House Plants
Sophia Kaplan, Lauren Camilleri
9781925418637
A beautiful and practical book on choosing and caring for over 100 house plants, as well as inspiring plant styling advice
$35.00 US
Apr 17, 2018
8-1/4 x 9-5/6
Hardcover
256 Pages
Smith Street Books
Look Big
Look Big
And Other Tips for Surviving Animal Encounters of All Kinds
Rachel Levin
9780399580376
A humorous and helpful illustrated field guide to avoiding interactions--both dangerous and annoying--with 50 wild animals, including survival techniques, wildlife etiquette, and other essential advice.
$14.99 US
Apr 10, 2018
5-7/16 x 8-3/8
Paperback
144 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Love Match
Love Match
The Art and Science of Finding Your Ideal Partner
Shaelyn Pham, Ph.D.
9781578267484
Find the love of your life and keep the relationship going strong with this book from top-psychologist and relationship guru.
$16.99 US
Apr 24, 2018
6 x 9
Paperback
192 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
My American Dream
My American Dream
A Life of Love, Family, and Food
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
9781524731618
From the best-selling cookbook author, beloved and award-winning television personality, and hugely successful restaurateur--a heartwarming, emotional, revelatory memoir told with all her hallmark warmth and gusto.
$30.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
6-1/4 x 9-1/4
Hardcover
352 Pages
Knopf
The New Dad Survival Handbook
The New Dad Survival Handbook
Cheryl Caldwell
9781944833411
You are now a proud parent of a newborn baby...now what do you do? All bets are off and everything you may have thought or have been told about parenting is out the window and you are wondering how to survive what should be simple tasks. The New Dad Survival Handbook is a hilarious, frank take on aspects of navigating this squirming, screaming, smelly baby into a bundle of joy.
$9.95 US
Apr 24, 2018
6 x 6
Hardcover
48 Pages
KPT Publishing
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Steven Salerno, Rob Sanders
9780399555312
The very first picture book about the incredibly inspiring history of the Gay Pride Flag!
$18.99 US
Apr 10, 2018
8-3/4 x 11
Hardcover
48 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 5-8 years
Super Easy Burgers
Super Easy Burgers
69 Really Simple Recipes: A Cookbook
Orathay Souksisavanh
9780525572961
A collection of 69 recipes for simple-to-prepare, super delicious burgers of all kinds--from beef and poultry to veggie and seafood.
$15.99 US
Apr 17, 2018
7 x 9
Paperback
144 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Sweet Laurel
Sweet Laurel
Recipes for Whole Food, Grain-Free Desserts: A Baking Book
Laurel Gallucci, Claire Thomas
9781524761455
From the buzz-worthy bakery in LA comes a cookbook of 85 simple dessert recipes made only with whole food ingredients.
$30.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
7-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
256 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Tool Book
The Tool Book
A Tool Lover's Guide to Over 200 Hand Tools
Phil Davy
9781465468543
"Tools. Yes!"--Nick Offerman, from the forewordThis user's guide to over 200 hand tools highlights how to use tools effectively, understand them better, and how to properly care for them.
$32.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK
Under the Canopy
Under the Canopy
Trees Around the World
Cynthia Alonso, Iris Volant
9781911171423
A gorgeous picturebook that explores the cultural myths and stories behind trees all over the world, revealing the beauty behind these giants living among us.
$19.95 US
Apr 03, 2018
8-2/3 x 12-1/5
Hardcover
56 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 7 and up
You Are a Badass at Making Money
You Are a Badass at Making Money
Master the Mindset of Wealth
Jen Sincero
9780735223134
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass, a life-changing guide to making the kind of money you've only ever dreamed of
$16.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
288 Pages
Penguin Life
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