There is a little bit of "Southerner" in all of us! You don't have to be from the South to embrace the food--especially the sweets. There is just something about Southern treats that appeal to the hearts, souls, and stomachs of everyone! Just think of decadent, sweet delights filled with lots of sugar, butter, nuts, and fruit, or dripping with chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, and yes, even bourbon! Let Southern Sugar transport you back to your "Southern" roots by reintroducing you to some of the favorites that you may have forgotten and fresh takes on Southern classics. From modest afternoon Tea Cakes and Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies to "can't push back from the table" Coconut Sweet Potato Pie and Mississippi Mud Cake. With 100 satisfying recipes, the cookbook is divided up into chapters that focus on cakes, pound cakes, cheesecakes, pies, ice creams, candies, cookies and brownies, and cocktails and mocktails.
The mighty North American brown bear, most often referred to as the grizzly, is an iconic symbol of power and strength. Mostly found in the Western United States and Canada, the still-endangered bruin has made strides into a tenuous sustainability. The strikingly beautiful photography, and the essay woven through the pages of Bears: The Mighty Grizzlies of the West, showcases this beautiful, smart, and incredible species. Julie Argyle explores their behavior, their family dynamics, and what it means to be a grizzly in the wilderness of the greater Yellowstone area. She includes stories about individual bears: Raspberry and Snow, The Beryl Sow, The Obsidian Sow, Snaggletooth, and 791 (a famous boar), and looks at the issues of increasing conflicts between humans and the grizzlies and what the future holds for them.
Bunny Mellon Style is the intimate story of one of the most unintentionally influential women of twentieth-century design. Learn how her style developed, take a look inside the family homes she designed, get the flavor of her collaborations with French designers of fashion and jewelry, and begin to understand her vast and lasting influence on the world of design. Original research by the authors uncovered Mrs. Mellon's personal writings and correspondences. They talked with people who knew her, who were employed by her, and who spent time in her home and gardens. From published works, they extracted information about personal relationships between Mrs. Mellon and Jackie Kennedy Onasis, designers Billy Baldwin, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and more. Blending stories and accounts from such a wide variety of viewpoints results in a unique perspective of this extraordinary woman who moved in the upper echelon of society but preferred not to be noticed in the public eye. This book reveals Mrs. Mellon's style in furnishings, art, and collectibles; her dietary habits and penchant for picnics; her personal investment in designing every aspect of her homes, secondary buildings, and gardens. Come away with the highest regard for a woman who was disciplined and self-taught, who loved learning from historic texts, who was accomplished in myriad ways, and who was as utterly unpretentious and down-to-earth. A foreword by her grandson Thomas Lloyd is both surprising and warm. An abundance of imagery is used, including professional and archival photography, watercolors, whimsical hand drawings, and sketches.
Explore all 62 national parks in the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and everywhere in between in this illustrated map collection. Learn about our parks' founding fathers and the unique characteristics each park has to offer--maybe even discover a park you've never heard of before, or a new one to have your next adventure. National Parks Maps is an informative and educational art collection meant for park fans of all ages.
Write, draw, think, listen, and dare with the Adventure Journal: 50 Things to Try on Vacation. Begin on any page and do as many activities as you can fit in a day, in any order you'd like. Activities are color coded to help you choose where to start: try pink for "Explore," yellow for "Dare," blue for "Make," and more! Create your own secret map; learn to say hello in 10 different languages; photograph the tiniest things you can find (such as water droplets, bugs, or a building's details); and tackle your "daily dare: " try a food you've never eaten before and record your experience. An extra page in the back of the book is a great place to jot down notes, pictures, and doodles from your adventures. There's a pocket inside the back cover to hold a pencil or special things, and an elastic band to keep the journal closed.
George Washington Carver was born the son of a slave near the end of the Civil War. When he was a baby, he and his mother were kidnapped by raiders. His mother was never found, but he was brought home. His mother's owners became his foster parents, raising him and his older brother. As he grew, George worked many jobs and tried many schools to learn everything he could, eventually earning bachelor's and master's degrees in agriculture at Iowa State Agricultural College. Then Booker T. Washington asked him to come teach at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, an all-black college. George taught and researched there for many years, also creating educational outreach programs to help poor farmers use the land more productively to both take care of the earth and feed people. He is best known for his work with peanuts. Kate Coombs' engaging narrative and Seth Lucas' captivating art teach young readers about this incredible inventor and environmentalist, encouraging little naturalists to Be Kind and Be Adventurous.
Learn to count from 1 to 10 with this captivating collection of illustrations featuring different kinds of amazing trees found across the United States. Have fun reading--and finding--with your child as you search for trees such as 1 Mangrove Tree, 5 Giant Sequoia Trees, and 8 Quaking Aspen Trees. One you're finished counting, the last spread contains 10 more objects hidden throughout the book for you to find next, as well as a page dedicated to explaining fun facts all about the trees you just read about.
Christmas Eve is the perfect time to create family traditions, and we've made it more meaningful by creating Christmas Eve: The Nativity Story in Art, Verse, and Song. This hardbound volume shares the classic nativity story through scriptural verse, beautiful artwork, and music with accompanying lyrics. Songs include Away in a Manger, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, and more, alongside scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew. Whether read aloud, sung in unison, or cherished quietly on your own, Christmas Eve allows us to quiet our hearts and prepare for the joyous birth of Christ. This is the book you and your family will reach for every December as you celebrate the reason for the season. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:10-11).
FAMtastic is a memorable book for you and the most important people in your life: your family. It joins Gibbs Smith's new series, with each book featuring more than 95 fill-in-the-blanks to make your story unique. Perfect for the holidays, these joyful, silly, and thoughtful prompts bring back the memories that make your relationship such a gift. Reminisce with prompts such as: "If we could sum up the past year together in one word each, our words would be _______ and _______"; "In a zombie apocalypse, ______________ would be the first to die"; and "We would all describe our heritage as ______________ and ______________".
Thankful is a reflective, fun fill-in-the-blank book for you and the wonderful people in your life! It joins Gibbs Smith's new series, with each book featuring more than 95 fill-in-the-blanks to make your story unique. Perfect for the holidays, these joyful, silly, and thoughtful prompts bring back the memories that make your relationship such a gift. Reminisce in the cheeriest season of the year with prompts like these: "Even the small things are important! For example, __________"; "If I could wear a T-shirt to dinner that says '__________" I would, just so people stop asking me every year!"; and "Maybe, just maybe, if we all try really really hard . . . we can eat that last bite of __________"!
John Marrs is an interior designer and purveyor of antiques. He helps clients build their collections and also designs walls, rooms, or wings in high-end homes to display the objects. This book is about the joy of collecting and the author's passion for displaying just about anything and everything in unique and beautiful ways. Told in entertaining stories and anecdotes, and lavishly photographed. " 'I think everyone should collect something, ' I tell my clients. Some already do and some don't. Those who do seem to get the disease quite quickly and off we go! I have been so lucky to help in the acquisition of collections and in deciding how to edit and organize, and finally, to decorate rooms, wings, or whole houses with magnificent collections of just about anything and everything you can imagine."
Spread a little Yuletide cheer with Sarah Cray's fourth book, O Holy Night. Beautiful watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are paired with beloved Christmas carols in this elegant hardbound volume. Allow it to serve as a charming host gift, a personal songbook, or to complement your holiday decor. The featured carols include lyrics from select stanzas of O Holy Night, Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Joy to the World--classic hymns to bring you right back to cherished moments of Christmas from years past, and to build fond new memories for Christmases yet to come.
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natural beauty that the northwestern coast has to offer.
Kevin Belton's fourth cookbook and television series focuses on the amazing food found throughout Louisiana. The star of New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton heads to multiple parishes found across Louisiana to explore dishes and unique flavor profiles associated with each area of the state. Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana has 78 recipes (3 from each episode of the coordinating TV series) along with a generous helping of Kevin's captivating stories and humor. Recipes include Smoked Meat Loaf with Sweet Glaze, Louisiana Fish on the Half Shell, Cane Syrup Cake, Pumpkin Soup, Fried Alligator Bites, and Shrimp Scampi Risotto.
Write, draw, think, listen, and dare with the Adventure Journal: 50 Things to Try in the Winter. Begin on any page and do as many activities as you can fit in a day, in any order you'd like. Activities are color coded to help you choose where to start: try pink for "Explore," yellow for "Dare," blue for "Make," and more! Count the Christmas trees; look out for colorful decorations; try ice skating; and try a "daily dare." An extra page in the back of the book is a great place to jot down notes, pictures, and doodles from your adventures.
Children all over the world love to learn about, and even visit, life on a farm. Now they'll be able to experience this activity through the pages of Little Observers: On the Farm. Get your little reader excited about farms as they explore the kinds of animals that live there, the plants that grow there, and the jobs that farmers do each day. Discover which animal wakes everyone up in the morning and what the farmer does in her tractor. Once your little one finishes reading, the last pages contain even more objects hidden throughout the book for them to find next.
Children all over the world love to play at the park. Now they'll be able to experience this favorite outdoor activity throughout the pages of Little Observers: In the Park. This illustrated board book immerses parent and child in the fascinating world of outdoor parks, and the animals and plants that live there. Discover which kind of animals fly in and out of summer flowers and what kind of plant changes colors in the fall. Once you finish reading, the last pages contain even more objects hidden throughout the book for you to find next.
The Edward Clown family, nearest living relatives to the Lakota war leader, presents the family tales and memories told to them about their famous grandfather. In many ways the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Crazy Horse. The family clarifies the inaccuracies and shares their story about the past, including what it means to them to be Lakota, the family genealogy, the life of Crazy Horse and his motivations, his death, and why they chose to keep quiet with their knowledge for so long before finally deciding to tell the truth as they know it. This book is a compelling addition to the body of works about Crazy Horse and the complicated and often conflicting events of that time period in American History.
Now in paperback, this is the only book on Sitting Bull written by a lineal descendant of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota chief. Ernie LaPointe is the great-grandson of Sitting Bull, and he presents the family tales and memories told to him about his great-grandfather in this compelling monograph. In many ways, the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Sitting Bull. LaPointe explains the discrepancies, how they occurred, and why he wants to tell his story of Tatanka Iyotake.
Designer Max Humphrey gives every reader confidence to create their own stylish digs using things they collect, buy, inherit, or dumpster-dive for. Americana design elements that can fuel personal decorating styles from classic American country to urban lofts and everything in between. Photos and personal anecdotes highlight collectibles and DIY-ables from Max's design and styling portfolio--such as such as bandana wallpaper, botanical prints, bunk beds, clocks, old maps, gingham and plaid everything, Pendleton blankets, camp vibes, and vintage signs. The book features casual to custom and higher end furnishings and includes design elements from a range of Humphrey's interior design projects from East to West Coast.
Farmhouse Weekends is the cookbook for anyone who daydreams of country life. Prepare meals and experiences to enjoy in the easy companionship of family and friends--everything you need to create the perfect farmhouse weekend, no matter where you live, is found within these pages. Each chapter provides recipes inspired by author Melissa Bahen's weekend jaunts in the country: apple cider donuts and white bean chili after a day of picking fresh apples in the fall; buttery cobbler full of ripe, summer berries after a trip to the farmers' market; hot, flaky biscuits slathered with butter and homemade strawberry freezer jam to start out a spring day. You'll find brunch, dinner, and dessert recipes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter: 65 recipes to entertain and enjoy good company all year round.
DADicated is a whole fill-in-the-blank book about and for your dad! Perfect for Father's Day, birthdays, or special events, these amusing prompts encourage you to reflect on the quirks and memories that make your relationship so unique. Be silly or serious as you create a one-of-a-kind gift with fill-in-the-blanks such as: Every time I need to know how to ______, I call you; The craziest thing I've ever seen you eat was _______; I was in SO much trouble with you that time I ________, but I definitely learned _______; and No matter how much you tell me ___________, I always seem to forget!
Interior design should not be sterile or static; it's a living extension of art meant to be touched, used, and admired. This mindset is the heart of Brian Paquette's interiors. Beginning with the motto, "Function and comfort, first and always," Paquette explores each client's interests and lifestyle to create homes that reflect their identity, history, and aspirations. Integrating the placement of furniture, exposure to light, surface texture, and art, a client's memories are translated into an evocative presence in the home, anchoring them to their past while providing a space of comfort and function for their future. At Home provides inspiration to replicate these methods in your own home regardless of style or budget. How does a person keep their memories alive in a home? Through fabric? A particular scent? Surface texture? Light exposure? Considering these elements and others, this is how Brian Paquette builds a room. By sharing each unique process of design for the ten homes featured in his book, readers can begin to consider their own memories and aspirations for how they too can create a home interior that is a true reflection of themselves.
Celestina the Astronaut Ballerina is a beautifully illustrated story that teaches kids about the importance of holding on to their hopes and dreams in the face of bullying and peer pressure. This thought-provoking story also highlights the impact that our words and actions can have on others--good or bad--and challenges gender stereotypes in the workforce.
Beloved author of The Lesson, Will You Still Be My Daughter, and I'll Walk with You, Carol Lynn Pearson is known for her tender and heartfelt stories. Her newest book, illustrating her poem titled Day-Old Child, will enchant adults and children alike. Observe the moment of utter joy when a parent first looks into their newborn baby's eyes or embraces that first snuggle. Captured with endearing illustrations and representing parents from all walks of life, Day-Old Child reminds us of our closeness to God, whether we're long in the tooth or brand new to the world.
Beatrix Potter had a love for animals from an early age, and she grew up drawing and painting them with amazing detail and accuracy. She was best known for her children's book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She lived in London for many years but used income from her children's books to buy Hill Top Farm in England. While living there and in Scotland, she developed a love of landscape and flora, which she included in her artwork. In all, Beatrix wrote twenty-three children's tales, inspiring people to follow their dreams and care for plants and animals. Kate Coombs' engaging narrative and Seth Lucas' captivating art teach young readers about this inspiring children's author and artist, encouraging little naturalists to Be Kind and Be Adventurous.
Prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev för att få fantastiska erbjudanden och inspiration för din nästa läsning.
Genom att registrera dig accepterar du vår personuppgiftspolicy.
