There is little that can be said about The Simpsons that hasn't been said already. One of the most successful television shows in history, this book takes us from the first moment it ever went on air through the complex characters, the subversive themes and the layers of humor that span generations ... More →
There are few children, and adults for that matter, who have not been enthralled by the madcap tales of Theodor Seuss Geisel over the years. Dr. Seuss is the man who has a place in all our childhoods, but how many of you knew that under his full name he created political cartoons during WWII for a ... More →
David Jamieson is an award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson's who, when his parents sold the childhood home, rediscovered his most prized possession from boyhood; his collection of baseball cards. He thought the time was nigh to can in on the biggest investment of youth, but to his chagrin ... More →
It has to be said that the popularity of Bourbon is as much derived from its folklore as its flavor. The food writer Fred Thompson is an ardent fan of this most venerable of drinks and he now brings us Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit. It's all here; the history, the ... More →
True Prep is a collaboration between Lisa Birnbach, who brought us The Official Preppy Handbook and the designer Chip Kidd. This team delivers a brand new take on the world of prep that was turned almost single-handedly into a best selling phenomenon on a global scale over 30 years ago. True Prep ... More →
This book is a bona fide foodie classic. Fergus Henderson is the guy behind the St John restaurant in London, a world-renowned destination for everyone who wants to eat “on the wild side”. Here he presents some of the recipes that have earmarked him as one of the worlds most innovative, yet still ... More →
People, we are faced with a grave situation. The vampires are vamping, the werewolves are shape-shifting and we have zombies lurking in the garden. Is this modern-day take on paranormal activity actually normal? That remains to be seen but you can learn all about it with this new and nifty ... More →
Described a “treasure of fashion insiders” by the NYT, Take Ivy first saw the light of day in Japan back in 1965, thus setting off the explosion that was the U.S influenced “Ivy Style” fashion embraces by students in Tokyo’s trendy Ginza shopping district. Created by 4 enthusiasts of sartorial ... More →
Most books on business churn out the same advice over and over again; put together a business place, study your competition, find investors, yadda, yadda, yadda. If that is your kind of book then don't even bother with this one. Rework shows you how to succeed in business quicker, better and easier. ... More →
This book is based on the hugely popular website; AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, described by Esquire as “painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what”s wrong with you”Esquire). This full-color collection features ... More →
At the ripe old age of 28, Justin Halpern found himself living back at home with his 73-year-old dad Sam after his longtime girlfriend dumped him. His dad, who he describes as being “like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair” was never a man who minced his words and once Justin had moved back ... More →
Why Didn’t I Think of That? Will prove once and for all that not every successful invention is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Which is, in all honesty, a pre-cut loaf for lazies. This humorous guide looks at all manner of so-called “mind-blowing” inventions and through brilliant ... More →
