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Little Women: The Original Classic Novel Featuring Photos from the Film!

Discover Louisa May Alcott&;s classic novel&;now featuring gorgeous photos from Greta Gerwig&;s big-screen adaptation--in this stunning keepsake reproduction of the book as seen in the film!    Readers have been falling for the timeless story of sisters Meg Jo Beth and Amy as they navigate hardship and adventure in post-Civil War Concord Massachusetts for more than 150 years. This new keepsake edition of the classic novel is illustrated throughout with gorgeous black-and-white photos from the film adaptation written for the screen and directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Timothée Chalamet Chris Cooper Laura Dern Louis Garrel James Norton Bob Odenkirk Florence Pugh Saoirse Ronan Eliza Scanlen Meryl Streep and Emma Watson perfect for a new generation of fans. It is the ultimate introduction to Lousia May&;s Alcott&;s classic tale as well as a must-have keepsake for fans of the film.

 

Out!: How to Be Your Authentic Self

Miles McKenna is a queer and trans activist. He transitioned online in front of a million people. This is his survival guide.   When Miles came out on his YouTube channel in 2015&;then transitioned online in 2017&;his aim was to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own coming-out stories. From that experience comes Out! the ultimate coming-out survival guide for anyone questioning or queer.  Out! covers questions big and small: How to stay safe when coming out in a toxic environment what to do if you don&;t feel comfortable with your birth name what style haircut best suits your identity and how to find your chosen family. Miles offers readers coming-out conversation starters (&;Can I have the bathroom pass? Also the correct pronouns?&;) a recipe for a very gay cake and a guide to mastering the masculine haircut. You&;ll find resources for finding a gender therapist pointers for being a queer ally and Miles&;s Ten Commandments (#5: You are valid in your identity even if you&;re the only one who can define it).   If you&;re a person seeking answers look no further! This book is for you. And remember: Whoever you are you are worth fighting for.  

 

The Shadow of Kyoshi (Avatar: the Last Airbender)

An instant New York Times bestseller! The epic can&;t-miss follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Avatar The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi   Kyoshi&;s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented&;but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it Kyoshi Rangi and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably. This thrilling follow-up continues Kyoshi&;s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.  

 

Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style

A rich visual history of Architectural Digest published for the magazine&;s 100th anniversary Architectural Digest at 100 celebrates the best from the pages of the international design authority. The editors have delved into the archives and culled years of rich material covering a range of subjects. Ranging freely between present and past the book features the personal spaces of dozens of private celebrities like Barack and Michelle Obama David Bowie Truman Capote David Hockney Michael Kors and Diana Vreeland and includes the work of top designers and architects like Frank Gehry David Hicks India Mahdavi Peter Marino John Fowler Renzo Mongiardino Oscar Niemeyer Axel Vervoordt Frank Lloyd Wright and Elsie de Wolfe. Also included are stunning images from the magazine&;s history by photographers such as Bill Cunningham Horst P. Horst Simon Upton Francois Dischinger Francois Halard Julius Shulman and Oberto Gili. 

 

Sofia Valdez Future Prez: (The Questioneers Book 4)

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!  An instant USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck Architect; Rosie Revere Engineer; and Ada Twist Scientist stars Sofia Valdez a community leader who stands up for what she believes in!   Every morning Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea&;the town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall&;only to be told by a clerk that she can&;t build a park because she&;s just a kid! Sofia is down but not out and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today!  Rosie Revere EngineerIggy Peck Architect Ada Twist ScientistRosie Revere and the Raucous RivetersAda Twist and the Perilous PantsAda Twist&;s Big Project Book for Stellar ScientistsIggy Peck&;s Big Project Book for Amazing ArchitectsRosie Revere&;s Big Project Book for Bold EngineersQuestioneers Family Calendar

 

The Rise of Kyoshi (Avatar: the Last Airbender)

An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller!  F. C. Yee&;s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi the Earth Kingdom&;born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world&;s history Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors but also founded the secretive Dai Li which led to the corruption decline and fall of her own nation. The first of two novels based on Kyoshi The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.  

 

The Watch Thoroughly Revised

The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. Its time for The Watch Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition the original author Gene Stone is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world with the addition of new brands new models and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders including Rolex Patek Philippe Omega and TAG Heuer.

 

World of IT

An official behind-the-scenes companion to New Line Cinema&;s IT and IT CHAPTER TWO the globally popular blockbusters  Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films&;including concept art sketches storyboards and behind-the-scenes photography&;The World of IT explores the films&; singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring a new disturbing vision of King&;s perennial bestseller to life. 

 

Up for Air

Thirteen-year-old Annabelle struggles in school no matter how hard she tries. But as soon as she dives into the pool shes unstoppable. Shes the fastest girl on the middle school swim team and when shes asked to join the high school team over the summer everything changes. Suddenly shes got new friends and a high school boy starts treating her like shes somebody specialand Annabelle thinks shell finally stand out in a good way. Shell do anything to fit in and help the team make it to the Labor Day Invitational even if it means blowing off her old friends. But after a prank goes wrong Annabelle is abandoned by the older boy and cant swim. Who is she without the one thing shes good at? Heartwarming and relatableUp for Airis a story about where we find our self-worth.

 

Live Beautiful

From celebrated design expert and interior designer Athena Calderone a look into how creatives decorate their spaces   Beautiful design isn&;t just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful the highly anticipated design book by Athena Calderone the EyeSwoon creator taps into her international network of interior decorators fashion designers and tastemakers to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together. She also opens the doors to two of her own residences.   With each homeowner Calderone explores the initial spark of inspiration that incited their design journey. She then breaks down the details of the rooms&;like layered textures and patterns collected pieces and customized vignettes&;and offers helpful tips on how to bring these elevated elements into your own space. Filled with gorgeous photography by Nicole Franzen Live Beautiful is both a showpiece of exquisite design and a guide to creating a home that&;s thoughtfully put together.