In May 2001, billionaire Dennis Tito made history as the first 'space tourist' he's the guy who paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station. Since that landmark voyage, many others h
Children bring boundless joy into your life. They also bring temper tantrums, stubborn moods, and 90-decibel fits of hysterical screaming. Think we're exaggerating? Just try getting one to finish his
Is it ever okay to 'embellish' your dating profile? What's the best way to deal with closetalkers? How can you handle a date who shows too much PDA? Discover the answers to these and other burning que
Herbs and spices make everything taste better but can you tell your thyme from your sage? Do you know the difference between dill and rosemary? Where can you find hyssop or rose geranium? Field Guide
Business doesn't have to be boring! The Executive's Almanac is the Schott's Miscellany of business trivia, chock-full of surprising facts, lists, anecdotes, histories, diagrams, and more. We bet you d
Everywhere you look, physical play—what some might call “roughhousing”—is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being?eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have pla
All the world's a stage—and with this extraordinary book-plus kit, you can dramatize the most memorable scenes in all of theatre. Contents include: • Sixty finger-puppet cards featuring S
With nearly two million copies in print, Gary Goldschneider's Secret Language of Birthdays and Secret Language of Relationships are mainstays of any bookstore astrology section. Now the best-selling a
No longer content to sit on rockers and bake cookies, today's grandparents are involved in the lives of their grandchildren more than ever before. The Grandparents Handbook features dozens of activiti
This gorgeous full-color cookbook features easy step-by-step recipes for a variety of decadent delicacies, including traditional Booze Cakes (Black Forest Cakes and English Trifle) as well as more co
The phrase "home ec" recalls fusty visions of baking and sewing classes, but this illustrated guide showcases the movement's true foundations: applying scientific methods to domestic work. Compiled fr
If you're a fan of amigurumi, you already know that super-sweet crocheted bunnies and kitties and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Well, the dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet eat your typ
In the tradition of Quirk's The Crimes of Dr. Watson, this interactive mystery pits a legendary detective—Batman—against a shocking and seemingly inexplicable crime. When a construction c
This hilarious coloring/activity book skewers the world of fashion with dozens of satirical challenges: Pick a stay-true color for Maddy's lips! Dress Tatiana using the colors of seduction! Draw a hug
With the Kitchen Garden Box, gardeners will learn how to collect, store, use, and replant seeds of their favorite tried-and-true vegetables, from squash and cucumbers to peppers, peas, and heirloom to
Gaining weight is every woman's worst nightmare and your big fat boyfriend may be to blame! Studies have shown that when a woman is in a relationship, she almost always gains weight. In Your Big Fat
The Baby Owner's Manual has taught more than 300,000 parents worldwide how to 'operate' newborns and infants. Now the bestselling book is back in an all-new deluxe package and it's the perfect shower
The Art of the Video Game is the first book to celebrate an exciting new visual medium with stunning examples from the biggest design studios and game publishers in the business: Electronic Arts, Acti
Look! Up on the bookshelf! It’s the 100 most incredible, most outrageous, and most bizarre comic book covers from the DC comics archive. ? Better still, these poster-size masterpieces are all perfora
Quirk's Amazing Magical Wonder Deck charmed more than 100,000 would-be magicians with its gorgeous design and fiendishly clever card tricks. Now these same readers can experience a complete course in
