To save precious centuries-old Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean s Eleven.
In the 1980s, a young adventurer and collector for a government library, Abdel Kader Haidara, journeyed across the Sahara Desert and along the Niger Rive[...]
This one-stop resource for all things crafty, written by master crafter Mark Montano, will allow readers to create one-of-a-kind objects--from furniture to fabric drapes, coasters to chandeliers, tablecloths to fashionable plates, stationery to seashell bookends--to fill their homes from front door [...]
Now a New York Times bestsellerThis program is read by the author. "Radical Candor is packed with illuminating truths, insightful advice, and practical suggestions, all illustrated with engaging (and often funny) stories from Kim Scott's own experiences at places like Apple, Google, and various star[...]
Welcome to the Not-So-Glorious Days With the uncertain economy, lingering wars, and the ever-present threats of everything from bird flu to Bieber Fever, it's tempting to long for the "good old days." But just how good were they? Buckle up for a bumpy ride down memory lane (and try not to get trampl[...]
A much-needed kick in the ass for women everywhere! Like many women, Andrea Owen always lived life on the sidelines, watching each day pass by without ever catching a glimpse of the happiness she yearned for--until the day she had enough. She realized that she had to take action and step out of the [...]
A much-needed kick in the ass for women everywhere! Like many women, Andrea Owen always lived life on the sidelines, watching each day pass by without ever catching a glimpse of the happiness she yearned for--until the day she had enough. She realized that she had to take action and step out of the [...]
With everything from an easy and quick jewellery idea to the more complex paperclip chandelier, Mark Montano returns to the formula that made THE BIG-ASS BOOK OF CRAFTS such a success. Four-color illustrations and photos will offer step-by-step instructions, as well as suggestions for crafters who a[...]
THE BIG-ASS BOOK OF BLING is a fun, flashy, and sassy new craft book for beginners and experts alike, featuring 150 new craft projects ranging from jewellery to sunglasses to iPad cases! Montano's latest craft book features 150 easy-to-make projects. Stunning four-color photos offer simple step-by-s[...]
This witty journal is all about female empowerment. From cracking the glass ceiling at work to being cool about Valentine's Day, achievement takes the form of 60 clever merit badges, each with a humourous description, colourful illustrated icon, and sticker to match. With plenty of blank space for w[...]
To save precious centuries-old Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean s Eleven. In the 1980s, a young adventurer and collector for a government library, Abdel Kader Haidara, journeyed across the Sahara Desert and along the Niger River, t[...]
In the 1980s, a young adventurer and collector for a government library, Abdel Kader Haidara, journeyed across the Sahara Desert and along the Niger River, tracking down and salvaging tens of thousands of ancient Islamic and secular manuscripts that were crumbling in the trunks of desert shepherds. [...]