Read More in 2024 Holiday Edition
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From Rock Point
THE ITALIAN FAMILY KITCHEN: AUTHENTIC RECIPES THAT CELEBRATE HOMESTYLE ITALIAN COOKING
by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander
About the Book
“Learn the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking, passed down through the generations with love, and embrace a passion for good food as you cook your way through 100 comforting recipes.
Distilling the episodic knowledge Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander share on their popular Italian cooking YouTube channel, Pasta Grammar (@PastaGrammar), The Italian Family Kitchen shares how to make uncompromisingly authentic Italian recipes while also putting the food into the greater context of the Italian culinary landscape.
Learn how to make favorite classics, discover new and surprising dishes, acquire hands-on Italian kitchen skills, get actionable tips on how to source the right ingredients or find substitutes, and learn how to put it all together into memorable, lifestyle-fitting meals. In The Italian Family Kitchen you’ll find:
- 100 straightforward, delicious, and comforting recipes from all over Italy
- Recipes organized by course, including Fritti (fried appetizers and street food), Bread and Pizza, Ragù, Pasta, Riso (rice), Secondo (second courses), Contorno (side dishes), and Dolce (desserts)
- Basic recipes for making fresh egg and semolina pastas, potato gnocchi, simple tomato sauce, and besciamella
- How to stock your Italian kitchen
- Stunning photography throughout
Experience the real food of Italy, just as a lucky guest would witness in a family kitchen in Italy.”
About the Authors
“Eva Santaguida was born and raised in Calabria, Italy. She learned how to cook in the best environment possible: a small Italian village where no restaurant survives because everyone’s Nonna is the best chef in town! She and her husband, Harper Alexander, are the creators of the popular Italian cooking YouTube channel, Pasta Grammar, where they share authentic Italian food through a humorous video format. They quickly found success on the platform after being named one of YouTube’s “Creators on the Rise.” Their brand has expanded as they serve their customers and fans with unique merchandise, video cooking guides, Italian language lessons. and an enormously successful series of culinary tours where they take eager foodies on ten-day trips through southern Italy.
Harper Alexander worked as a cinematographer in Hollywood before meeting his wife, Eva Santaguida. She immediately started sharing the food of her country with him, and he was shocked at just how different (and better!) it was from the “Italian” food he thought he knew. Harper and Eva are the creators of the popular Italian cooking YouTube channel, Pasta Grammar, where they share authentic Italian food through a humorous video format. They quickly found success on the platform after being named one of YouTube’s “Creators on the Rise.” Their brand has expanded as they serve their customers and fans with unique merchandise, video cooking guides, Italian language lessons. and an enormously successful series of culinary tours where they take eager foodies on ten-day trips through southern Italy.”
From APOLLO Publishers
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EWE DO EWE Wisdom To Get You Through The Good, The Baaad, and Everything in Between
About the Book
“Calm, cool, and collected, spirited sheep have it all. In this colorful celebration of individuality, the ruminant residents of the famed Woodstock Farm Sanctuary teach us to stand out from the flock.
In our ever-changing, fast-paced world, it can be hard to keep anxieties at bay. Luckily, we can count on sheep–with their pastoral pith and peaceful presence–to help us fall asleep at night and exemplify how to be true to ourselves.
This powerful guide to being our best selves features two hundred color photos of the superstar lambs, ewes, and rams of the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Inside you’ll find heartwarming photos of the residents of this animal haven paired with profound advice from international icons.
Guidance on relationships, careers, health, mindfulness, and much more provides wisdom on putting your best hoof forward. So indulge in some good old-fashioned woolgathering and spend some time with adorable adult and baby sheep, as they remind you that the world is your pasture and you’re great just as you are.”
Photographed by Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
“Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a shelter for farmed animals that regularly takes in, or works to place, animals that were victims of cruelty and neglect and provide them with clean barns, nourishing food, veterinary care, and love. Today the sanctuary is home to over 370 rescued residents, including sheep, chickens, cows, ducks, goats, pigs, rabbits, turkeys, a goose, and a llama. It was founded outside of Woodstock, New York, in 2004 and in 2015 moved to High Falls, New York, where it continues to thrive today.”
From Gibbs Smith
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FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE CHRISTMAS
By: Courtney Allison
About the Book
“Christmas decorating maven Courtney Allison shows how to create a cozy and aspirational French country Christmas style wherever you are.
“The pastoral-inspired arrangements would please even Scrooge. The result is a festive guide for the cottagecore set.”—Publishers Weekly
Celebrate the season in cozy French Country Cottage style with luscious photography and a plethora of inspiration and ideas for trees in themes from baubles to flowers; décor indoors and outdoors; flowers, garlands, and wreaths; tables, dining, and entertaining; entryways, stairways, and every room of the house; outbuildings; pretty packages; and twinkle lights galore. Plus a little bit of Christmas magic from a Paris apartment with a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower, a snowy mountain cabin, and a vintage travel trailer at the lake.”
About the Author
“Courtney Allison is a stylist, photographer, and author of the popular blog French Country Cottage. She is a tastemaker of French Country style in America. She is the author of two previous books, French Country Cottage and French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings. She lives the French Country lifestyle in a renovated cottage in Northern California.”
HOUSEPLANT HOOKUPS
By Agatha Isabel – Illustrated by Maily Degnan
About the Book
“Cohabitation is a big step in any relationship, so to make sure you don’t get stuck with a deadleaf, Houseplant Hookups digs up all the dirt on 35 prospective houseplant partners. By first setting the foundation for a successful relationship with information on purchasing, propagating, and basic plant care, it’ll be easy to know when you’ve found the One.
Does your apartment have a scenic view of a brick wall? The Snake Plant thrives in low light. Tend to forget you’re even in a relationship? The Golden Pothos is anything but codependent and won’t hold neglect against you. Far more helpful than your average Tinder profile, Houseplant Hookups will help you decide if a relationship with a Fiddle Leaf Fig is more likely to be a fling or a forever kind of love.
Not sure where to start? Take the Cosmo-inspired quiz to narrow down your matches.
The perfect gift for any plant or gardening enthusiast, these illustrated dating profiles are as hilarious as they are informative.”
About the Authors
“Agatha Isabel is a bad b*tch. After moving to Brooklyn from LA, she began her plant collection and rediscovered a deep connection with nature. She’s passionate about community-building in all aspects of her life and through Planting for Progress, a community-sourced project that raised money for human rights and local organizations, and her shop, Plant Ma, she has created a thriving plant community. With nature as her muse, she writes, paints, and travels to tropical locations as a creative outlet to balance her professional tech and privacy career. She can usually be found volunteering with local nonprofits, exploring new nature spots, vibing at a concert, or trying to find love on a dating app. She is currently based in Southern California. Find her on www.agathaisabel.com.
Mai Ly Degnan is an award-winning illustrator, currently based in Baltimore, MD. She earned her BFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and her MFA in illustration practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Mai Ly enjoys creating humorous illustrations with tedious line work, pattern making, and bright colors. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators of New York and Los Angeles, American Illustration, and 3×3. Selected clients include Boston Globe, Bust Magazine, Baltimore City Paper, VICE Magazine, NPR, Frankie Magazine, The Bark Magazine, Tigress For Girls, The Oyster Review, Midnight Breakfast, La Guarimba International Film Festival, Bibelot Magazine, Shameless Magazine, Until Now, La La Land Australia, and more.”
From Quarto
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HEALTHY LIVING 2025 Weekly Planner July 2024 – December 2025
“Improve your health as you journey through the year with this weekly planner equipped with healthy food and exercise tips and tricks.
This unique planner invites you on a motivational and positive planning and scheduling experience, whether for work, school, or your daily life, from July 2024 through December 2025. Meant to improve your body, mind, and overall health, the thoughtfully composed content will guide you through 18 themed months. This planner is designed for health and wellness enthusiasts, nutrition-fact lovers, and prospective gym-goers alike.
This planner features:
- Comprehensive trackers found on every month and weekly page, such as: habit trackers, goal trackers, and water trackers.
- Weekly trackers to stay in touch with your mood, productivity levels, and motivation.
- Quick-fire health and wellness facts spanning from food to exercise to total wellness.
- An 18-month build up to a maintainable and fulfilling healthy lifestyle.
- 18 full-month calendar spreads, from July 2024 through December 2025.
- 72 weeks with plenty of space to write.
- Convenient size ideal for carrying in a book bag, briefcase, or purse.
- Elastic band closure to help secure your planner or mark your place inside.
This planner is great for personal use, but also makes an illuminating gift that’s perfect for people of all ages looking to create a healthy life and enjoy taking care of your body and mind. Make health and wellness less daunting and feel accomplished through baby steps with Healthy Living 2025 Weekly Planner.”
(Imprint: Rock Point)
RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) DIARY 2025 Diary
“The official Royal Horticultural Society week-to-week desk diary contains a beautiful collection of plant illustrations, making this the perfect gift for all gardeners and plant lovers.
The Royal Horticultural Society Diary 2025 brings together a selection of rare and beautiful works by German–Swiss artist Christian Gottlieb Geissler (1729–1814) from the RHS Lindley Collections.
The diary features work by Geissler from the lavish publication Tabulae phytographicae by the Swiss botanist Johannes Gessner (1709–1790). The book became a valuable resource for students and professionals alike, as well as connoisseurs of botanical illustration.
This beautifully produced diary is illustrated in colour throughout, with a silk ribbon marker and internal storage pocket, so you can organise your week in style.
This desk diary is perfect for use in office, or to add a spot of colour to your home-working set up, the perfect gift for any avid gardener or nature lover!”
(Imprint: Francis Lincoln)
THE COZY CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK
By Taylor Vance
About the Book
“Bring on the holiday spirit with toasty, traditional, and trendy recipes from The Cozy Christmas Cookbook.
This modern Christmas cookbook elevates the holidays with recipes that blend classic warmth with a fresh, modern twist. From Instagram-worthy desserts to fresh takes on seasonal classics, this cookbook is your passport to a stylish and delicious celebration. Share, savor, and sparkle with these chic and cozy recipes that will make this Christmas season your most cherished and photogenic one yet.
The 50 easy and delicious recipes include:
- Matcha White Chocolate Peppermint Lattes
- Avocado and Pomegranate Winter Salad
- Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
- Spiced Ginger Mule Mocktail
- Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Tacos
- Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Avocado Mousse
- Saffron and Orange Glazed Ham
- Elegant Edible Flower Cupcakes
- Truffle Infused Mac ’n’ Cheese Bites
- Prosecco and Elderflower Jelly Shots
- And more!
Throughout, you’ll find sidebars with tips for food prep, fun anecdotes, and helpful hints for making your Christmas spread a joyful, flavorful experience.
With The Cozy Christmas Cookbook, capture the spirit of the season in style, one tasty recipe at a time. Cheers to your modern and memorable festivities and feast!”
About the Author
“Taylor Vance is a foodie and superfan of kawaii and all things cute who grew up in the Bay Area with easy access to the culture and cuisine center that is San Francisco.”
(Imprint: Rock Point)
MERRY MASTERPIECES: COLORING CHRISTMAS MOVIE MAGIC AN UNOFFICIAL COLORING ADVENTURE
“Merry Masterpieces: Coloring Christmas Movie Magic is more than just a coloring book; it’s a magical journey through the heartwarming scenes of your favorite Christmas movies.
In this unofficial festive collection, find curated iconic moments from cinematic classics, inviting you to add your artistic flair to the magic of the holiday season. Step into the snowy wonderland of Bedford Falls from It’s a Wonderful Life, where George Bailey learns the true meaning of Christmas. Experience the whimsy of Buddy the Elf’s adventures in New York City and join Kevin McCallister in defending his home from burglars in Home Alone.
Each page is a carefully crafted illustration, capturing the essence of these timeless films with intricate details and nostalgic charm. From the vibrant hues of holiday lights to the cozy warmth of crackling fireplaces, every scene comes alive as you bring your favorite moments to life.
From A Christmas Story to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf to Love Actually, Merry Masterpieces captures the essence of beloved holiday films in each enchanting coloring page.
- Contains 46 intricate coloring pages
- Includes detailed scenes from much-loved Christmas movies, new and old
- Features quality paper with one-sided artwork and perforations for easy removal and display
Unleash your creativity and share the joy of the season with Merry Masterpieces. Whether you’re a fan of holiday classics or looking for the perfect gift, this coloring book brings the magic of Christmas movies to life in a unique way.”
(Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing)
From Ulysses Press
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30 BREADS TO BAKE BEFORE YOU DIE
By Allyson Reedy
About the Book
Get ready to bake your way through some of the most mouthwatering bread recipes, including:
- Beginner’s Sourdough from Maurizio Leo (@theperfectloaf)
- Focaccia from Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery)
- Bagels from Call Your Mother Deli
- Croissants from Dominique Ansel
- Ultimate Dinner Rolls from Tessa Arias (@Handletheheat)
- Matzah from Duff Goldman
- Baguette from Shawn Bergin (Bakery Four)
- Pita from Alon Shaya
- And so much more!”
About the Author
“Allyson Reedy is a dessert-obsessed food writer and restaurant critic in Denver, Colorado. When she’s not taste-testing or checking out new restaurants for a story, she’s probably tripping over her pug in her home kitchen while trying out cookie recipes. Oh, and eating batter and dough by the fistful before her kids ask to lick the bowl; there’s a lot of that happening, too.”
