Lifestyle and Hobbies

There is a burgeoning interest in natural medicines in the United States. Among these natural health powerhouses are mushrooms, and here mycologist Greg Marley introduces ten species found in New England-and elsewhere, too, in many cases. Marley describes where to find and how to prepare these fungi and lists their health-supporting benefits. On a comforting note, Marley says there are no poisonou

The 'true' history of humanity's greatest moments, as told by comedian and TikTok sensation, Adrian BlissHistory belongs to the heroes. But to get the full story, sometimes you have to ask the side characters.The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria fill bookshelves and fascinate scholars all over the world. But little attention is given to the ferret who posed for the renaiss

Before pharmacology moved to labs, healers crafted remedies from plants found in gardens or the wild, relying on precise plant identification. This deck features 48 beautiful 19th-century botanical illustrations and descriptions of natural remedies like golden seal and St. John’s wort.

The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book provides: o   an overview of the basic rules of the game o   proven wi

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes—from an award-winning science writer “Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently.”—Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL

This box of 100 postcards combines Yoshi Yoshitani´s brilliant artwork of international myths with a selection of the renowned artist´s unique fantasy and sci-fi illustrations. As seen in Tarot of the Divine and Oracle of the Divine, Yoshi Yoshitani thoughtfully combines thorough research with modern dynamism and style to present vivid adaptations of traditional stories from around the world. The

Create your next Dungeons & Dragons character with this comprehensive illustrated guide to classes and backgrounds, gear and magic, and embarking on new adventures. Learn everything you need to know about creating characters and starting to adventure in Dungeons & Dragons with this helpful collection of information from the Young Adventurer's Guide series. Inside this handy tome, you´ll gain insp

Bring the legendary namesake creatures from the world of Dungeons & Dragons—dragons—to vivid life in this official, high-quality coloring book. Dragon encounters are rare and thrilling (and often terrifying!) for adventurers throughout the D&D multiverse, whether they meet the cutest pseudodragon, the cleverest copper dragon, or the most cunning green dragon. With 80 pages of officia

New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins captures the essence and mystery of dogs in this special collection of poems inspired by our beloved companions, with striking watercolor canine portraits by Pamela Sztybel. “Collins remains the most companionable of poetic companions.” —The New York Times Billy Collins´s Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine

Deadpool´s Affirmations will make you laugh, want to kick a$$, and wonder whether you should have asked Wolverine for advice instead. I know what you are thinking: “Why would I take life advice from a mouthy merc in red spandex who treats villains like human piñatas?” Fair question! Here´s the thing—who better to teach you how to live than someone who PHYSICALLY CANNOT DIE? (Except a