December 2016

Humans of New York: Stories

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Humans of New York: Stories By Brandon Stanton Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781250058904
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Published: St. Martin's Press - October 13th, 2015

The second book of HONY. This collection of fascinating photos and stories from the world famous blog is a great gift option for everyone, especially for  friends and family who do not spend much time online and may not know about HONY.

Molly


Sticks and Stones

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Sticks and Stones: The Designs of Lew French By Lew French, Alison Shaw (Photographer) Cover Image
By Lew French, Alison Shaw (Photographer)
$35.00
ISBN: 9781423637585
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Published: Gibbs Smith - August 9th, 2016

Lew French is a master stonemason from  Martha’s Vineyard who creates breathtakingly beautiful works in stone. Some function within a home, others within a landscape design. All are works of art. They’re captured in this book by the Vineyard photographer Alison Shaw, herself a master craftsman and fine artist.

Dale


Orion on the Dunes

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Orion on the Dunes: A Biography of Henry Beston By Daniel G. Payne Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9781567925494
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Published: David R. Godine Publisher - June 1st, 2016

An illuminating biography on Henry Beston, author of The Outermost House. A prolific contributor to 20th century naturalism and conservationist movement, Beston is often rightly compared to nature writers Henry David Thoreau and Rachel Carson. Payne's writing, while comprehensive, is not academic, and makes for an enjoyable read about this extraordinary man.

Tildy


Eataly

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Eataly: Contemporary Italian Cooking By Eataly Cover Image
By Eataly
$49.95
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ISBN: 9780714872797
Published: Phaidon Press - October 24th, 2016

There's no better gift to either get or give than a gorgeous big fat cookbook, especially if it's Italian. And if you've been lucky enough to visit the out-of-this-world food emporium Eataly then just the title of this book will make your mouth water. The recipes are often simple and uniformly delicious, and the pictures are scrumptious. Buy one as a present and one for yourself.

David


March Trilogy

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March (Trilogy Slipcase Set) By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell (Illustrator)
$49.99
ISBN: 9781603093958
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Published: Top Shelf Productions - September 6th, 2016

A master class in civil disobedience by a legend of the civil rights era. This is the story of how you make a better America. Winner of the 2016 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, but this book is for everyone, young, old, and in between.

Alexander


What Color is the Wind?

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What Color Is the Wind? By Anne Herbauts (Created by) Cover Image
By Anne Herbauts (Created by)
$21.95
ISBN: 9781592702213
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - October 4th, 2016

When a child sets out to discover what the wind is, he ends up on a poetic and philosophical journey that uses all the senses. Herbauts' gorgeously textured illustrations make this book a tactile experience, one that readers will return to time and again. Quite simply, this book is a perceptive marvel.

Marika


Two Naomis

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Two Naomis By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Audrey Vernick Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062414250
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Published: Balzer + Bray - September 13th, 2016

Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith have nothing in common except a name. But their parents are dating each other, and it's getting serious. The last thing the Naomis want to do is spend even more time together, working on a coding project, but no one asked what they want.

Sarah


Scythe

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Scythe (Arc of a Scythe #1) By Neal Shusterman Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781442472426
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - November 22nd, 2016

In a near-utopian future all natural causes of death have been solved, leaving Scythes to select who lives and dies...but there is dissension within the ranks. National Book Award winner Shusterman explores questions of mortality and justice in this enthralling science fiction tale.

Rebecca


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