Lifestyle and Hobbies

Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water. - ELEANOR ROOSEVELT In their battle with adversity, many women have picked up inspiring truths that have helped them on their journey to success and happiness. This handy pocket book collects over 600 empowering, witty and thought-provoking quotations from women from across history, including activists, musi

Capturing a likeness of another human being is one of the greatest and most enjoyable challenges for artists. In this guide, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to portrait drawing, backed up by step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring examples. Starting with the proportions of the head and how to measure it accurately, you will learn to closely observe your

In 1271 Marco Polo set out on a journey to China to meet the Mongol Emperor Kublaï Khan. He returned with stories that would take a lifetime to tell. Featuring exotic creatures, strange customs, extraordinary legends, and political intrigues, The Travels of Marco Polo reveals the fantastical treasures of the East in the words of the legendary medieval explorer. Conjuring up a forgotten world

"Whether you wish to model a flower in wax; to study the rules of etiquette; to cure a headache; to make a will; I hope you will not fail to 'Enquire Within'." First published in 1956, Enquire Within Upon Everything was created as the ultimate household reference guide and remains a real gem of cultural history. Including thousands of fascinating entries, such as how to dance the polka, bake pa

UNIQUE, WACKY, AND BEAUTIFUL: These hilariously wacky portraits have taken the internet by storm, and there’s something for everybody! This fun set features all kinds of animals from the domestic to the wild—red pandas, tigers, kittens, and more—as well as gold foil on the front and back covers for gorgeous flair.

Filled with clues from NPR's popular news quiz show, Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, this collection features 80 new crossword puzzles, perfect for every fan who's been itching to put their own trivia powers to the test!With a foreword by your host Peter Sagal, More Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! Crossword Puzzles is bound to challenge and delight listeners of the show and die-hard puzzlers alike.

This practical, thought-provoking journal will guide you in discovering a well-suited and fulfilling career path.

In Why She Wrote, dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind the greatest women writers in the English language.

This delightful 17-month wall calendar is the ideal coordination tool for busy parents and kids all across the galaxy! From the New York Times bestselling series, it features Jeffrey Brown’s beloved reimagining of the Star Wars™ galaxy with Darth Vader’s family adventures and his rebellious kids, young Luke and little Leia.

Cute Animals for Hard Times offers an adorable oasis, the tried-and-true cure for a sad day—ridiculously cute animals. In a world full of political meltdown, social media fatigue, and the constant mental health struggle, it's hard to find solace.

Try not to overthink it. Am I Overthinking This? meets The Journal of Awesome in this visual journal featuring engaging imagery and plenty of blank space for capturing your "overthoughts."

A true celebration of cheese, this illustrated book features 50 cheeses from around the world, along with interesting tidbits, tips for enjoying them, and ways to create unique cheese plates for any palate.

This cute illustrated book shows what it's like to live and work from home with a cat, a situation over one third of us are familiar with.