Running Press Kids, 10/06/2020. A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo..... More
Thames & Hudson, 2020. From the Publisher: "In Japanese life and culture, there has never been a clear distinction between art, craft and design. Generations of artisans have for centuries forged and refined their crafts, which have become the envy of the modern world. Regions of Japan are renowned for..... More
American Technical Publishers, 01/84. Covers all aspects of the trade from tools, materials and mixes, to different bases and applications as well as potential problems on the job. The plaster/stucco professional is in high demand, yet learning these skills has bordered on the impossible. This excellent and very popular book..... More
Victionary, 2016. With its distinctive culture, beautiful surrounds and make-do mentality, Portland has much to offer the casual traveler. Featuring some of the most unique shops in the country from the very best in handmade design to international home decor, it also boasts arguably the largest bookstore in the world..... More
Victionary, 2017. Boasting some of the West Coasts best cuisine, shopping and outdoor activities, Vancouver is a true pearl of the Northwest. Always ranked one of the top cities to live in the world, it is also one of the best tourist destinations in North America and one of the..... More
Victionary, 2018. Newly updated for 2018, CITIx60: Berlin is the essential guide for creative travelers. The sixty locations, activities and sightseeing opportunities within include many of your favorites from the previous edition, plus a handful of brand-new attractions. Chosen by local artists, designers and trendsetters, these selections offer up experiences..... More
Victionary, 2018. Newly updated for 2018, CITIx60: New York is the essential guide for creative travelers. The sixty locations, activities and sightseeing opportunities within include many of your favorites from the previous edition, plus a handful of brand-new attractions. Chosen by local artists, designers and trendsetters, these selections offer up..... More
Victionary, 2018. One of the most scenic cities on the planet and a leader in retail innovation, San Francisco now boasts more restaurants per capita than any other US city. But whether you are an inveterate shopper or an unrepentant foodie, it has much more to offer the casual visitor..... More
Random House, 12/03. A Natural History of the Palette. From the publisher: Discover the tantalizing true stories behind your favorite colors. Cleopatra used saffron—a source of the color yellow—for seduction. Extracted from an Afghan mine, the blue “ultramarine” paint used by Michelangelo was so expensive he couldn’t..... More
Rizzoli International Publications, 2021. SF FALL SHOPW 2022 FEATURED AUTHOR The first book on the work of Steven Volpe, a designer acclaimed for his grand-scale, bespoke interiors and his impeccable craftsmanship that blurs the line between art and furnishings. Steven Volpe combines a minimalist approach with a classical sensibility..... More
11/98. The ultimate self help guide and handbook on discovering the secrets of fast and easy do it yourself construction management for any size project. Table of Contents Forward Where do you fit into the total scheme of the Construction Management Process? Amateur Desperate Novice Owners Representative Professional Student Determining..... More
Gibbs Smith, 2022. SF FALL SHOW 2022 FEATURED AUTHORThirty style-setting women pay tribute to how their mothers and grandmothers have influenced their own styles of entertaining at home. Whether they proudly incorporate dishes passed down from a grandmother's collection or follow a mother's lessons for making guests feel comfortable, it..... More
BNi, 03/2018. From the Publisher; Written by an acknowledged authority on California Construction law, this book should be on the shelf of any General or Trade contractor doing business in California. For the price of half an hour (or less!) of an attorneys time, most questions about contracts, liens, claims..... More
Atheneum Books, 01/12/2021. The Newbery Honor-winning author of Genesis Begins Again offers a picture book rendering of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood to illuminate the rich natural-world and cultural experiences that shaped her education and career as a storyteller.Ages: 4-8. More
Anne Schwartz Books, 06/01/2021. Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano..... More
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Feb 2010. Second Edition. From the Publisher; The latest radiant floor heating methods and materials In this fully updated guide, master plumber and long-time contractor R. Dodge Woodson explains, step by step, how to install, test, and debug in-floor heating systems--the healthy, quiet, economical, and clean..... More
Experiment, 2019. One hundred full-color maps--some serious (the distribution of the world's major religions), some more humorous (countries where there aren't any McDonald's)--to change the way readers see connections between countries.countries. More
Voracious, 10/2019. Cabin Porn?? Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon. Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding..... More
Harper Design, 2015. For homeowners and architects alike, an irresistible collection of hundreds of inspirational full-color profiles of 150 of the most exciting contemporary bathroom designs. Showcasing an extensive collection of designs and style, captured in stunning full-color photos, 150 Best New Bathroom Ideas provides an in-depth review of outstanding..... More
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen, 09/28/2021. Recounts the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa.Ages: 6-9. More