Books & Stationery

Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and...

After decades as a long-haul trucker, Finn Murphy left the road and settled in Boulder County, Colorado. Before long he noticed that many of his neighbors were captivated by the prospect of vast riches in the Hemp Space. When hemp was legalized, after...

Martha Stewart’s authoritative baking guide presents a beautiful collection of tiers and tortes, batters and buttercreams, and sheet cakes and chiffons to tackle every cake creation. Teaching and inspiring like only she can, Martha Stewart...

Take a raucous romp through the essential stages of fashioning cocktails and learn the hows and whys of bartending with acclaimed mixologist Toby Maloney and the team from The Violet Hour. When the pioneering cocktail bar opened in Chicago in 2007, it...

Andy Baraghani peeled hundreds of onions at Chez Panisse as a teenage intern, honed his perfectly balanced salad–making skills at Estela in New York, and developed recipes in the test kitchens of Saveur, Tasting Table, and Bon Appétit. It...

Everyone can master the art of preserving with this essential book on canning, which provides a one-stop resource. Whether you have foraged hedgerows, picked produce from your own vegetable garden or allotment, or searched out the best seasonal buys in...

America the Beautiful showcases the stunning spaces closest to our nation's heart - from the woods in the Great Appalachian Valley that Davy Crockett once called home to the breathtaking sweep of California’s Big Sur coast to the wilds of Alaska...

Young children are invited to explore the wonders of America before bed with this beautifully illustrated board book. Simple, rhythmic language lulls little ones to sleep as they watch diverse people engage in community-oriented activities and journey to...

By 1930, no place in the world was less well explored than Greenland. The native Inuit had occupied the relatively accessible west coast for centuries. The east coast, however, was another story. In August 1930, Henry George Watkins (nicknamed Gino), a...

Investigative journalist Michele R. McPhee reports the details and delivers the facts, piecing together the puzzle so readers are able to come to their own conclusions.This page-turning narrative goes a long way toward answering questions that still...

Say hello to all your favorite ocean animals in this bright and friendly nonfiction novelty title.Little ones will love greeting a group of friendly undersea animals in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton’s vibrant illustrations bring...

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Maud who adored stories. When she was fourteen years old, Maud wrote in her journal, "I love books. I hope when I grow up to be able to have lots of them." Not only did Maud grow up to own lots of books, she wrote...

New England Road & Recreation Atlas covers the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Extensively researched and field-checked, this atlas brings Benchmark’s trusted brand of cartography to the...

Pencils will work great on Rite In The Rain® paper, but sometimes you just need a pen. The proprietary ink and delivery system used exclusively in Rite In The Rain pens will write without skipping in extremely wet conditions.Triangular grip with file...

Anything is possible with The New World Champion Paper Airplane Book, the newest collection of designs and theories of flight from John M. Collins, the man behind the Guinness World Record-breaking distance plane. Featuring twenty-two unique airplane...

Baxter the Moose is very good at doing cartwheels, but only when no one is watching. He is determined to prove his talent to his parents, his schoolmates, and even an owl in a tree, but he falls like a broken wheel every time. Unexpectedly, he meets an...

This beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and...

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...

It’s finally spring, and Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog are ready to explore the world after having slept all winter.Everything looks the same, but also new.Over the course of a lovely day they run into old friends and take part in fun activities...

While most of the fish in the ocean are small fry, Snarky Sharky rules. But life in his underwater home is starting to annoy him. He is convinced that the dolphins are chirpy On Porpoise to get on his nerves, and that the sea stars are Always Missing The...