Gifts

In 1797, Captain George Butler has returned home with his wife, Nelly, and the beginnings of a family. A successful sea captain turned merchant, George is financially well-off and a pillar of his community. But lurking in the shadows is Lydia Blaisdell,...

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the...

In The Greatest Stories Never Told: Special Ops, attorney and author Larry Yadon has written some of the greatest tales about special forces and operations - not twice- or thrice-told tales, but the ones you haven't heard before. It's an unforgettable...

Have you met Grumbletroll? If not, be sure not to miss his first picture book that launches this hilarious series about how this grumpy but lovable troll learns to cope with his anger - perfect for offering young children a playful way of dealing with...

This book is an introduction to the hidden folk called gnomes, who live in a happy place they call The Pocket. Where is The Pocket, you ask? Well, it’s all around you, all the time. Gnomes are curious little creatures, and they’re very shy...

Life is a journey and the best journeys are hikes! Use this logbook to write down all the details of your wanderings. Fill-in two-page spreads are provided for each hike. Use the left-hand page to note the name of the trail, the date, location, weather,...

Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it’s not hard...

Here is a full-color guide to help you and your family to be kinder to Mother Earth, while being kind to your bank account! It doesn’t matter where your homestead is located - farm, suburb, or even city - you can learn to grow vegetables, use...

A New York Times bestseller, The Illustrated Compendium Of Amazing Animal Facts is an artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström. Did you know that an octopus has...

Throughout its history, New England and its culture have been indelibly marked by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In the latest edition of the Immersive Travel Guide series, Seddiqui - dubbed The Most Traveled Person in America - explores this...

The allure of Maine lighthouses attracts thousands of visitors and enthusiasts each year. From the northern-most outpost of Whitlock Mills Light to Grindle Point Light on Islesboro, to the southern beacon of Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light - one of the most...

From acclaimed New York Times Magazine author Michael Sokolove, the full inside story of the NCAA’s epic corruption scandal that exposed the rot and hypocrisy at the heart of big-time college sports. In 2017, the FBI revealed that it had reached...

Learn all the East Coast’s many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England and Canadian Maritimes, 4th Edition. Explore the living history of New England and Canadian maritime lighthouses with the original...

From Instagram stars and therapy chickens to our mugs and calendars, greeting cards and dish towels, our love for chickens is everywhere. They cheer us, make us laugh, make us love, and help us to see the beauty, joy and humor in life.The trend for...

This collection features scores of unique words from history that deal with surprisingly modern issues like sleeping in and procrastination - proving that some things never change!The Little Book of Lost Words presents each term that’s ready to be...

From sweet little toadstools to giant puffballs, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 mushrooms in the world, some are cute and colorful, while others may look super adorable but are actually deadly. No matter the kind, it’s...

No one can bring small-town America to life better than a native. Erin French grew up in Freedom, Maine (population 719), helping her father at the griddle in his diner. An entirely self-taught cook who used cookbooks to form her culinary education, she...

Friendly. Loyal. Affectionate. The list of wonderful traits possessed by America's #1 dog goes on and on. Given the lab's good looks, trainability and devotion, is it any wonder that there are millions of happy lab owners in the United States? In The...

Lily is a new Flower Fairy who has just arrived in Fairyopolis when she uncovers a message guiding her to a magical secret place. Explore the exciting novelties on each spread as she makes her way through the treetops, over a glimmering stream and...

What would you wish for? That's the question a thoughtful chickadee asks his friends who have traveled from all over Maine's woods, waterways and wilderness to celebrate his birthday. Gathered around the dandelion birthday candle, each animal offers a...