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2021 GIFTS FOR BOOK LOVERS

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WAITING IS NOT EASY

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more…

IF ANIMALS KISSED GOODNIGHT

If animals kissed good night as we do…how would they do it? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, Wolf and his pup would kiss, and then HOWL, and Sloth and her baby would move slowly. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would share love in a unique way.

A BLISSFUL NEST

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Whether you live in a country farmhouse or a city apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home in A Blissful Nest. Along with her design guidance, Rebekah gives her professional tips and tricks to help you create that special connection that flows from a warm, well-arranged living space. Enjoy the restorative feeling that comes with having quiet spaces for reading, creating, and contemplating. With chapters divided by area of the home, Rebekah’s approach to bathrooms, bedrooms, children’s spaces, living rooms, dining rooms, entryways, kitchens, offices, and outdoor spaces will have all your spaces perfectly decorated in no time at all, without breaking the bank.

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BIG BOARDS FOR FAMILIES

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Through stunning recipes and hosting tips from Sandy Coughlin, founder of the recipe and hospitality blog, Reluctant Entertainer, Big Boards for Families shows you how to artfully craft and serve food boards to your close friends and family. Piece together these bountiful spreads with a variety of ingredients and options that allow you and your guests to customize every dish. Whether it’s for a morning brunch or movie-night get-together, you and your family will find over 50 splendid food boards to create and enjoy together.

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DESSERT BOARDS

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The more than 50 easy-to-make Dessert Boards are kid- and family-friendly, which has not always been true of traditional charcuterie boards, with their focus on cheeses, salamis, olives, hummus, tapas, and other “grownup” foods. But the grownups surely will love these dessert and sweets boards, too, whether the boards are served for a holiday party, a weekend visit from family or friends, or simply as a dessert for an everyday dinner. The boards feature a stunning variety of sweet treats, from baked things like bars, cookies, shortbreads, bundt cakes, and mini pies, to fresh and colorful fruits of all kinds, to truffles, candies, s’mores, and more.

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PLANT POWERED MEXICAN

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Kate Ramos (Hola Jalepeno) takes you on a tour of her delicious, vegetable-driven kitchen with 70+ recipes celebrating the flavors of Mexico. Mexican recipes have long been known for their fresh, vibrant ingredients and delicious flavor combinations. However, it’s only recently that chefs and eaters alike have discovered something wonderful: many Mexican recipes taste just as good (or better!) when vegetables are the star. This collection of meat-free Mexican recipes includes favorites passed down from family as well as many of Kate’s own creations. In addition to the centerpiece mains, you’ll find salads, soups, bowls, and plenty of classics to return to week after week as well—think time-tested salsa recipes, a foolproof version of Mexican rice, and a hands-off pot of flavorful beans that can be served up four different ways.

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SOURDOUGH BAKING WITH KIDS

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Using three simple ingredients: water, flour, and salt, Sourdough Baking with Kids teaches young bakers and their families about the science behind caring for active sourdough starter: how to create it, keep it alive, feed it when it’s hungry, and prepare it for baking. Each recipe in this book includes different ingredients, colors, and techniques for parents and kids to craft their own bread loaves together. Along the way, families can pick up breadcrumbs such as changes to observe in the dough, fun facts about bread around the world, and little lessons on the patience and discipline behind the process.

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BBQ REVOLUTION

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Mitch Benjamin has helped open BBQ restaurants in Paris, served his smoked meat to baseball legends at Yankee field, and taken home some serious hardware from just about every major BBQ competition. In BBQ Revolution, Mitch throws open the doors to his kitchen (or as he calls it, his “Mitchen”) and takes BBQ on a wild ride as only he can! The book starts with his treatise on smokers and smoking, then winds its way through chapters both classic and creative.

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LET’S GET LOST

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For the adventurous amongst us, Let’s Get Lost dares you to get off the beaten track and go in search of the most remarkable natural environments on the planet. Chapters capturing off-grid coastal views, rugged mountain landscapes, majestic forests, and expansive wildernesses are all featured, stirring within you a sense of adventure. From the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Asia, New Zealand to Scandinavia, these are the places where amazing photos are taken, now you need to experience them.

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97 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU FINISH HIGH SCHOOL

Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. Whatever your creative, social, or academic inclinations, you’ll find 97 ways on these pages to amuse, educate, and interest yourself, and your friends. Because your life doesn’t stop at 3 pm each day―it just gets started.

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