Böcker utgivna av Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Featuring an enchanting poem and adorable illustrations, this board book introduces babies to the fascinating adventures of Scottish-born American naturalist and author Muir, who became known as "Father of the National Parks." Full color.

Introduce brilliant babies to the ABCs with this colorfully illustrated primer about love and friendship. The book's 26 fully illustrated pages take aim just like Cupid's arrow at lovebirds, sweethearts, BFFs, and secret admirers. Full color.

With beautiful photography and a tale about a little forgotten house that could, Courtney shares the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. An abandoned vacation house, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams . . . a French country style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoors and embracing well worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.

A bilingual slide-the-tab board book, with text in English and Spanish. Cleverly introduce basic ideas about what happens in the morning when you wake up, including a rooster crowing, an alarm clock ringing, Dad shaving, and neighbors making coffee. The tabs add fun and unexpected movement for illustrator Xavier Salomó's simple but engaging art.

A bilingual slide-the-tab board book, with text in English and Spanish. Cleverly provides a number of gentle good night wishes for baby at bedtime, as baby along with the cat, the trees outside, and even baby's house all close their eyes and fall asleep. The sliding tabs do the work of closing the eyes on illustrator Xavier Salomó's simple but engaging art.

Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for its preservation. My First Summer in the Sierra is Muir's account of his adventures and observations while working as a shepherd in the Yosemite Valley, which later became Yosemite National Park as a direct result of Muir's writings and activism. Muir's heartfelt and often humorous descriptions of his first summer spent in the Sierra will captivate and inspire long-time fans and novice naturalists alike.

With this newest volume in the best-selling Slanguage series, author Mike Ellis provides translations and pronunciation guides for nearly 300 more French words and phrases, focusing on such categories as clothing and fashion, dining, entertainment, cooking and baking, and destinations. These pocket-sized guides are easy to use and make great gifts for kids or adults who want a fun way to learn the basics of a new language. Just use the easy pronunciation guide that incorporates easy English terms and fun and helpful illustrations, and you'll be saying things like "What's up?" (Quad Enough) and "Kisses, sweetie" (Bee Zoo Shoe Shoe) in no time.

Little ones can join Phileas Fogg and Passepartout as they circle the globe in this BabyLit Primer based on Jules Verne's classic tale. They travel using trains, ships, palanquins, a carriage, a sled, and even an elephant. Full color.

A new title in the popular series which encourages literary-minded little ones about the importance of friendship. Ages: 0-3yrs

Inspired by Homer's "The Odyssey", this board book features ten monsters from Odysseus's epic journey home, from a silly Cyclops to goofy lotus eaters. Ages: 0+

Early readers are invited to sail with Captain Ahab, Ishmael, Queequeg, and the rest of the crew in their search for the great white whale. With colorful artwork and quotes from the original text, Melville's nautical adventure is retold in a fun, new way that highlights friendship. Full color.

This board book introduces little ones to L.M. Montgomery's beloved redheaded orphan Anne Shirley as they explore Prince Edward Island and the places that Anne loves. Full color.

Open Faced crosses international borders to bring fresh, creative flavors to your toasted breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Discover butterbrote, montaditos, smørrebrød, and other open-faced sandwiches that capture the essence of Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, France, Italy, and more. With easy yet elegant recipes and romantic photography, this cookbook makes a striking gift for anyone who finds comfort in a warm slice of bread.

Combining the rich traditions of the past with the sensibilities of contemporary life, interior and garden designer James Farmer of Perry, Georgia, is unapologetically Southern. Tour eleven diverse homes in the deep South--makeovers, remodels, and new construction--as James Farmer brings together a cultivated mix of high and low, storied and new, collected and found; presenting them all as a thoughtfully exhibited array of taste, style, good architecture, and interior comfort. Woven alongside beautiful photography are personal stories James shares about living in the South, the people in his life, and how he fell in love with a career of making houses into homes. A beautiful book to inspire Southern style at home--infusing the new with antique, vintage, and heirloom pieces.