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Exceed your reading goals with The Ultimate Romance Reading Challenge! This collection of 25 prompts inspires readers to embrace their romantic side and explore all the romance genre has to offer. Reading prompts include: --Read a book with an enemies-to-lovers premise --Read a romance novel with a protagonist much older than you are --Read a romance novel published in the year you were conceived --Read a romance novel featuring an LGBTQ+ character The Ultimate Romance Reading Challenge encourages reading habits that help to inspire new ideas and creativity, in your reading life and beyond. REWARDED FOR READING!: Each prize is thoughtfully curated to supplement the reading life. Readers will enjoy bookish greeting cards, a mini notebook, stickers, unique bookmarks, and more! FOR SEASONED ROMANCE READERS AND NEWBIES TO THE GENRE: From YA to Historical, Emily Henry to Nora Roberts, open door to closed—whatever your mood or taste, this challenge is for you! DIVERSIFY YOUR READING: In completing each unique challenge, you can find ample inspiration to step outside your reading comfort zone and diversify your reading list. EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: Complete your collection with the first of this challenge series, The Ultimate Reading Challenge, and continue the reading fun for any kiddos in your life with The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids!

Welcome to your camping journal, a place to prepare for upcoming trips, reflect on your best (and worst) camping experiences, and keep notes for the future. Camping Logs allow you to keep track of your favorite campsites (or coordinates when you venture off grid), record the weather conditions of your trip, who you were with, and what sights you saw. Each log has a page of prompts to track key information, plus a lined page for additional notes. A section of blank pages provides space for additional notes, sketches or etchings—map your favorite trail, keep a running camp-supply list, or just reminisce about a particularly memorable camping adventure. The final section, Camping Checklists, gives you a place to track your camping bucket list, essential camping gear, favorite outdoor meals, and notable flora and fauna. DELUXE JOURNAL Rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic-band closure, elastic pen loop, inside pocket for convenient storage, and high-quality paper that ink won't bleed through. SPECIALIZED PAGES This guided journal gives the writer places to organize their camping trips, with space specialized for recording campsite details, weather, and supplies, as well as space for sketches and other notes. LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE The best place to record a memory for a journal is when it happens; this one fits easily into a backpack, tent pocket, or glove box allowing for quick access for notes on the go.

There are times when just hollering obscenities won’t do—you need to stab something. Now you can do both. Maybe Swearing Will Help combines two of the best stress-relievers—cursing, and cross stitch—into one of the most irreverently enjoyable crafting experiences you’ll ever have. With 25 patterns from the crafting world’s most bad-ass cross-stitch designers, this book has everything from a modern take on the traditional sampler to retro comic book designs, all with snarky to downright foul-mouthed phrases. It is definitely not your grandmother’s cross stitch! No previous experience is required. In addition to simple instructions and clear, easy-to-follow patterns, the book includes a guide to basic lesson in cross-stitch techniques, so anyone can start swearin’ and stabbin’ right away. Whether you want the world to know that they need to wash their damn hands or you want to stitch a gift for your favorite potty mouth, Maybe Swearing Will Help has just what you need to find your way to inner f*cking peace. SWEARING AND STABBING: Get out your aggressions with a easy-to-make foul-mouth cross-stitch projects 25 PATTERNS: Choose from dozens of designs to send just the right message, from Bollocks to F*ck It FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: From beginning potty-mouths to expletive experts, Maybe Swearing Will Help includes complete patterns, step–by-step instructions, and a guide to cross-stitch basics TOP DESIGNERS: Patterns created by more than a dozen of the f*cking best-selling cross-stitch designers and influencers on Etsy INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color images of the finished projects help ensure success and offer ideas of how to frame and display your beautiful damned artwork

The official behind-the-scenes guide to the making of the movie about the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of the 20th century. The film I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of Whitney Houston's journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. This stunning accompanying volume tells the story of bringing Whitney's life to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast members including star Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Ashton Sanders (Moonlight, Judas and the Black Messiah), and Stanley Tucci (Big Night, Hunger Games, Devil Wears Prada) as well as key members of the production crew. Learn how the pivotal moments and places in Whitney's history, as well as her spectacular wardrobe and her look, were recreated for the film, with additional insight about the film from director Kasi Lemmons and about Whitney herself from producer (and Houston's mentor), Clive Davis. It is the ultimate book for the Whitney Houston fan.

Learn how to whip up tasty treats for slumber parties, fun summer days, celebrations, and more Filled with recipes for delicious cookies, cupcakes, madeleines, and other treats, you'll be on your way to becoming the best baker in town with this baking gift set that includes a special baking spatula and measuring spoons. A perfect cookbook gift set for the emerging chef--and American Girl fan--in your family. From tender Chocolate Madeleines, to gorgeous Pinwheel Icebox Cookies, to shareable PB&J Cupcakes, the more than 40 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. OVER 40 RECIPES: Learn to make pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies and more LEARN TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating TREATS FOR EVERY OCCASION: From after school treats to show-stopping special occasion desserts INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success GAIN KITCHEN CONFIDENCE: Learn essential baking skills with step-by-step instructions BOOK + BONUS: This beautiful gift set comes with a special baking spatula and measuring spoons to inspire young chefs to get into the kitchen

A perfect cookbook gift set for the emerging chef—and American Girl fan—in your family. From crunchy sweet potato chips, to tangy taco salad, to shareable caprese kebabs, the 40 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. Featuring an exclusive apron, this set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime.

More than 125 indulgent recipes for favorite baked goods--including tarts, pies, breads, cakes, quiches & more--to celebrate the year's most festive holidays. Spanning holidays throughout every season, Baking for Every Season is the quintessential idea book for home bakers looking for year-round baking inspiration and delectable treats to share with friends and family, no matter the celebration. The recipes span classics like B che de No l and Pumpkin Pie Bars, trendy treats recipes such as Candy Bar Pie and Hot Cocoa Cookies, and fun kid-friendly delights including Pi ata Cupcakes and Classic Sugar Cookies. Guides and tips for decorating and serving, troubleshooting, and flawless baking make this cookbook a go-to guide for home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking to create traditional treats for a cozy winter holiday or seeking inspiration for a new favorite dessert to serve at a Fourth of July BBQ, Baking for Every Season offers a wealth of delectable ideas perfect for any occasion. 125+ SEASONAL BAKING RECIPES: Classic and contemporary recipes will inspire home bakers with beloved classics and fresh favorites to share with family and friends HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY: Recipes span delicious bakes for special occasions and everyday events throughout the year, making this book ideal for all seasons and occasions FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Baking for Every Season includes accessible baking guides for home bakers of all skill levels with instructions and ideas for decorating, personalizing, and ensuring delectable results FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Baking for Every Season features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes to help inspire and ensure success. PERFECT GIFT: Whether it's Mother's Day, Christmas, or a birthday, this book is the perfect gift for the home baker in your life.

More than 150 recipes found throughout the three books featured in this giftable box set are the perfect way for kids to get creative in the kitchen. Dive into The Peanuts Family Cookbook and whip up French Foreign Legion Toast, Cormac and Cheese, or Camp Kamp Chili Chow. The Peanuts Holiday Cookbook provides sweet treats for favorite occasions all year round from Easter Egg Lollipops to Snoopy’s Gingerbread Doghouse. Find packable snacks, sandwiches, treats, and more in Peanuts Lunch Bag Cookbook with 50 recipes perfectly portable for lunchtime on the go. A colorful array of classic comic strips and original illustrations offer festive embellishment on every page of each of these three unique cookbooks. This is the perfect way to celebrate Charles Schulz’s beloved characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Pig Pen, Schroeder, and more, during breakfast, lunch, and, of course, suppertime. 150+ RECIPES: More than 150 recipes for kids to create tasty Peanuts-themed breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts, including recipes for meals on the go. 200+ COMIC STRIPS AND ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Bring the nostalgia of the Peanuts Gang into your kitchen with its beloved characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, Schroeder, Pig Pen and more! BOREDOM BUSTER: Connect with kids in the kitchen by cooking together, or just laugh together by reading the hundreds of comic strips found in this collection. BEAUTIFUL BOXED SET: The set of three Peanuts cookbooks are collected together as a gorgeous boxed set. GREAT GIFT: The perfect gift for budding chefs, families, Charlie Brown enthusiasts, and collectors of Charles Schulz memorabilia.

Learn about 36 amazing animals that once shared our planet in this beautifully illustrated reference book, filled with fascinating facts. The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals explores some of the most captivating creatures to have once shared our planet. From the giant moa and the dodo to the black rhino and the Pinta Island tortoise, the animals in The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals book have all disappeared due to the actions of humankind. The animals' stories demonstrate the fragility of life on Earth, and inspire young readers to take action to protect the environment and preserve endangered animals. 36 EXTINCT ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals, from the giant moa to the dodo to the black rhino. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed images vividly bring long-lost and recently extinct animal species back to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of animals. ENVIRONMENTAL EMPHASIS: Encourages young readers to help protect threatened species. MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: Includes a beautiful full-color map that shows where in the world each animal called home. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders, and more

Beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts reveal the creepy, crawly, buzzy, and beautiful world of 36 insects and spiders. The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders will take you into a secret world of meadows and marshes, of leafy branches, forest floors, and rocky crevices, to meet the incredible insects and spiders that live there. From the shimmering blue morpho butterfly to the gigantic goliath beetle, The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders book captures some of the world's most extraordinary creatures through stunning illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out which insect glows in the dark, why the honey-bee dances, and how the raft spider walks on water. Discover all these facts and more in this beautiful reference you will revisit time and again. 36 SPIDERS AND INSECTS: Learn about dozens of insects and spiders, from the beautiful monarch butterfly to the deadly black widow spider. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring insects and spiders from all over the world to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall amateur entomologists of all ages. MAP OF THE INSECT WORLD: Includes a beautiful full-color map that shows where in the world each insect and spider calls home. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

Quickly learn 365 easy tips and tricks for keeping every area of your home neat, safe, and spotless. Quick and Easy Home Cleaning gives you everything you need to know on how to establish practical cleaning routines, create daily upkeep schedules, and make DIY green-cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe, and, most importantly, spotless. Learn how to tackle the most difficult stains, how often to deep clean upholstery, and how to maintain cleanliness throughout all 365 days of the year. Complete with step-by-step instructions and handy checklists to make cleaning and organizing your home easier than you ever thought possible, learn the secrets to implementing a proven cleaning system to keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly chores for a spotless home. Whether you're new to home keeping or a seasoned cleaner, you'll find that cleanliness is achievable all year long, one day at a time. 365 TIPS: Discover a practical, easy-to-do cleaning tip for every day of the year SIMPLE STEPS: Quick and Easy Home Cleaning breaks down the seemingly daunting task of cleaning your home into simple steps that anyone can do MAKE DIY CLEANING PRODUCTS: Learn how to make your own economical and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that make your house sparkle while also being kind to the Earth

This sturdy, beautiful journal is created to help every kind of birder record and reflect on their bird-watching adventures, whether casually watching from your backyard or traveling to faraway destinations. Dedicated birding logs let you document each one of your expeditions, with space to record the birds you know and sketch the ones you don’t. Lined and blank note pages enlivened with inspirational quotes add flexible writing space, and lists offer a place to note your birding bucket-list destinations, birds you hope to see someday, and the feathered friends in your own backyard. This unique bird-watching enthusiast’s journal is destined to become a treasured gift that any birder will enjoy for years to come. DELUXE JOURNAL Rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic-band closure, elastic pen loop, inside pocket for convenient storage, and high-quality paper that ink won't bleed through. SPECIALIZED PAGES This guided journal gives the writer places to record their bird sightings, with specialized details including weather, season, habitat, behavior, colors and markings, as well as space for sketches and other notes. LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE Fits easily into a backpack or glove box, allowing for quick access for notes on the go.

With this 3-book collection of American Girl Summer Treats, American Girl Garden to Table, and American Girl Tea Parties, learn how to whip up tasty treats for summer sleepovers, picnics, fiestas, tea parties, and more A perfect cookbook gift set for the emerging chef and American Girl fan. From nourishing Garden Veggie Minestrone, to tender Jumbo July 4th Whoopie Pies, to shareable Colorful Fruit Jellies, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. OVER 120 RECIPES: With a broad selection of shareable dishes and desserts, this set is an inexhaustible source of education and entertainment for young chefs PROJECTS FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: Scattered throughout the pages are helpful tips and tricks for enhancing, customizing, decorating, and gifting recipes, as well as important information on how to handle kitchen tools and cook safely with the help of an adult THREE COMPLETE COOKBOOKS: Includes full copies of American Girl Summer Treats, American Girl Garden to Table, and American Girl Tea Parties DELUXE SLIPCASE: Beautifully packaged in a sturdy slipcase for a special and thoughtful gift OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOKS: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self

The perfect gift for abuela (ideal for D a de las Madres and cumplea os), this beautiful Spanish-language keepsake journal is designed to capture and preserve abuela's life memories, from the days of her own childhood through the precious moments she spends with her grandchildren for future generations to cherish. Complete with charming illustrations and inspirational quotes, this Spanish-language guided journal is the perfect gift for abuela that she will want to share with her nietos and future generations. Beautifully designed and offering plenty of space for abuela to tell her own life story, Diario de una abuela is both a keepsake journal and living record of her life's celebrations and observations to document and share her hopes and dreams for her familia and nietos. Sure to be a treasured gift, each page includes thoughtful writing prompts to inspire and encourage abuela to record her most memorable and meaningful experiences as a child, young woman, mother, and grandmother, in addition to the many traditions, life lessons, and family stories she most wants to share. Repleto de encantadoras ilustraciones y citas inspiradoras, este diario guiado en espa ol es el regalo perfecto para la mejor abuela, quien querr compartirlo con sus nietos y con generaciones futuras. Bellamente dise ado y con amplio espacio para que una abuela cuente su historia de vida, Diario de una abuela es tanto una libreta de sus recuerdos como un registro viviente de las celebraciones y observaciones a lo largo de su vida. A trav s de este diario, podr documentar y compartir sus anhelos y sue os para su familia, y especialmente sus nietos. Cada p gina incluye consignas reflexivas para inspirar y alentar a una abuela a registrar las experiencias m s memorables y significativas de su vida como ni a, joven, madre y abuela, adem s de las muchas tradiciones, lecciones de vida e historias familiares que m s desee compartir. El Diario de una abuela de seguro se convertir en un obsequio atesorado THOUGHTFUL PROMPTS: Thoughtful prompts make it easy and fun to recall memories and share wisdom INSPIRING IMAGES AND WORDS: Drawn illustrations and reflections from writers and thinkers create a beautiful setting for recording thoughts and memories FAMILY TREE: Includes a beautifully illustrated family tree to fill in for up to five generations of relatives A NOTE TO NIETO: Leave a personal note and even a photo or two in a special pocket tucked into the back cover

Beautifully designed with charming illustrations, this guided recipe journal is a perfect gift for today’s grandmother, a wonderful keepsake book that she will want to share with each of her grandchildren. Offering plenty of space for grandmother to divulge her favorite recipes and handiest tips, each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire any grandmother to share a living record of her culinary experiences and her favorite memories of special dinners and family mealtime moments. With dedicated lines for yield, ingredients, and method, plus ample space for additional notes, the journal provides ample opportunity to build a recipe book tailored to individual palate, diet, and cooking style and interests.

A stunning, seasonally-driven drink recipe book featuring cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for at-home enjoyment and special occasions. With more than 100 recipes for seasonally-inspired drinks, this comprehensive drink recipe book is an invitation for home bartenders to serve up cocktails and mocktails for every occasion. In spring, try an herbaceous gin drink such as A Meadow for Eeyore or a light classic like the French 75. In summer, mix up alfresco-worthy cocktails like an Espresso Martini or Champagne Cobbler. Take advantage of the Fall harvest with Autumn-inspired libations such as the Smoky Pumpkin or Pomme d'Amour. And in winter, cozy up with Baltimore Eggnog or an Apple Hot Toddy. Also included are bar guides for glassware, mixers, garnishes, ice, and golden ratios for cocktails--as well as tips for batching drinks for crowds and serving drinks responsibly. This indispensable guide will become your go-to reference for serving up fantastic drinks, no matter the season.

This latest, officially licensed title in the engaging, best selling American Girl cookbook series continues to inspire and encourage young chefs with delicious recipes and party ideas for enjoying tea time with friends and family. American Girl Tea Party Cookbook inspires young chefs to learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes--including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more--for everyday and special occasions. With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of 50 recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties--including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more--that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition.

This delightful collection of 25 reading challenges and rewards inspires bookworms to live their best reading life. Each pocket inside this portfolio challenges readers to a literary challenge. Once the reader completes a challenge, they can open the pocket to claim their bookish prize. Use these challenges to finally tackle your to-be-read pile, check out the books on Bookstagram and Booktok you’ve been dying to read, or discover new and hidden treasures. The perfect gift for book lovers of all ages, genres, and abilities, The Ultimate Reading Challenge encourages bibliophiles to: Read personally Re-read a book you loved as a child. Ask a family member what book has made a lasting impression on them. Read compassionately Read a book that features an indigenous person. Read a book about a person with a disability. Read broadly Visit your local bookstore and ask a bookseller to recommend a book. Read in a place you’ve never read before. Engage creatively Make a snack or meal described in a book you’ve read. Write a letter to someone who has influenced your reading life. Prizes include: A laser-engraved wooden bookmark Bookish greeting cards Coffee cup sleeve Book darts A mini notebook And much more!