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An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

by Tony Fadell ...

**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.So that’s what this book is. An advice ... Read more

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**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.So that’s what this book is. An advice
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The Manuscripts Club

The People Behind a Thousand Years of Medieval Manuscripts

by Christopher de Hamel ...

*** A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice *The acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts introduces us to the extraordinary keepers and companions of medieval manuscripts over a thousand years of history**The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognize their crucial role in the ... Read more

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*** A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice *The acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts introduces us to the extraordinary keepers and companions of medieval manuscripts over a thousand years of history**The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognize their crucial role in the
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Njuta

Enjoy, Delight In: The Swedish Art of Savoring the Moment

by Niki Brantmark ...

Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude?Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, this philosophy of slow living can be applied to every area of life:Daily ritualsCreating a comfortable homeNature and friluftsliv ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude?Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, this philosophy of slow living can be applied to every area of life:Daily ritualsCreating a comfortable homeNature and friluftsliv
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The Kingdom of Prep

The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew

by Maggie Bullock ...

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the ... Read more

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**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the
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中文打字機：機械書寫時代的漢字輸入進化史(試閱版)

The Chinese Typewriter: A History

by 墨磊寧(Thomas S. Mullaney) ...

Translated by 賴皇良、陳建守 ...

Series series 歷史．中國史
一項傾國之力的文明試驗，一股不願被世界拋下的恐懼漢字書寫 ◆ 科技革命 ◆ 權力運作中文輸入法的起源，人機互動的先聲現代資訊科技史上最重要、卻被誤解最深的發明挑戰字母文字霸權　化不可能為可能跨越五千年障礙　具有顛覆意義的技術創新中文打字機的誕生，就是現代中國崛起與壯大的象徵美國漢學界顛峰之作　費正清獎、列文森獎（特別榮譽）雙料得主史丹佛大學歷史學教授　墨磊寧　十五年研究集成　中譯本首度在臺問世★☆臺灣版獨家收錄☆★　作者對談實錄：中文書寫資訊技術史二部曲搶先預告----------------------------------------------------廢除漢字、實現澈底字母化，曾是二十世紀初的主流觀點。從一台擁有5000個按鍵的幻想機器怪物，到「中文打字機之父」周厚坤，傾家蕩產研發「明快打字機」的林語堂，商務印書館首創打字部門，時髦卻刻板的「女... ... Read more

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一項傾國之力的文明試驗，一股不願被世界拋下的恐懼漢字書寫 ◆ 科技革命 ◆ 權力運作中文輸入法的起源，人機互動的先聲現代資訊科技史上最重要、卻被誤解最深的發明挑戰字母文字霸權　化不可能為可能跨越五千年障礙　具有顛覆意義的技術創新中文打字機的誕生，就是現代中國崛起與壯大的象徵美國漢學界顛峰之作　費正清獎、列文森獎（特別榮譽）雙料得主史丹佛大學歷史學教授　墨磊寧　十五年研究集成　中譯本首度在臺問世★☆臺灣版獨家收錄☆★　作者對談實錄：中文書寫資訊技術史二部曲搶先預告----------------------------------------------------廢除漢字、實現澈底字母化，曾是二十世紀初的主流觀點。從一台擁有5000個按鍵的幻想機器怪物，到「中文打字機之父」周厚坤，傾家蕩產研發「明快打字機」的林語堂，商務印書館首創打字部門，時髦卻刻板的「女...
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Own Your Space

Attainable Room-by-Room Decorating Tips for Renters and Homeowners

by Alexandra Gater ...

DIY YouTuber Alexandra Gater shows you how to creatively, inexpensively, and beautifully decorate your space in this inviting and accessible definitive interior design guide to décor ideas for renters and new homeowners alike."Alexandra Gater represents a new generation of apartment therapists who are teaching people how to make a great home at any size with any budget. Her new book is an absolute ... Read more

$28.99 USD

DIY YouTuber Alexandra Gater shows you how to creatively, inexpensively, and beautifully decorate your space in this inviting and accessible definitive interior design guide to décor ideas for renters and new homeowners alike."Alexandra Gater represents a new generation of apartment therapists who are teaching people how to make a great home at any size with any budget. Her new book is an absolute
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The 99% Invisible City

A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

by Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome

The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road

by Kyle Buchanan ...

One of Entertainment Weekly's Best Books of 2022!"New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan details the bonkers construction of director George Miller's long-awaited and often seemingly-doomed fourth Mad Max movie via testimony from the filmmaker, Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and a host of others. The result is an epic and – when it comes to the Theron-Hardy on-set relationship – acrimonious tale no ... Read more

$16.99 USD

One of Entertainment Weekly's Best Books of 2022!"New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan details the bonkers construction of director George Miller's long-awaited and often seemingly-doomed fourth Mad Max movie via testimony from the filmmaker, Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and a host of others. The result is an epic and – when it comes to the Theron-Hardy on-set relationship – acrimonious tale no
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Paperbacks from Hell

The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction

by Grady Hendrix ...

Take a tour through the horror paperback novels of two iconic decades . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs! Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate!Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Take a tour through the horror paperback novels of two iconic decades . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs! Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate!Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer
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An A–Z of Harry Potter

by Aubrey Malone ...

An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages.Harry Potter is, without doubt, the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers' guide to all seven books.From 'Animagus' (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to 'Zonkos' (the joke and gift shop in Hogsmeade), Aubrey Malone explores the characters, creatures, places and ... Read more

$1.49 USD

An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages.Harry Potter is, without doubt, the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers' guide to all seven books.From 'Animagus' (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to 'Zonkos' (the joke and gift shop in Hogsmeade), Aubrey Malone explores the characters, creatures, places and
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God Is Not One

The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter

by Stephen Prothero ...

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that
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The Sistine Secrets

Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican

by Benjamin Blech, Roy Doliner ...

$15.99 USD
May Martin’s Sewing Bible e-short 1: Everything You Need to Know to Get You Started

by May Martin ...

The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now ... Read more

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The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now
... Read more
The LEGO Story

How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination

by Jens Andersen ...

An International Bestseller“Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —BlocksThe definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company"This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation ... Read more

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An International Bestseller“Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —BlocksThe definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company"This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation
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Paperback Crush

The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction

by Gabrielle Moss ...

Those pink covers. That flimsy paper. The nonstop series installments that hooked readers throughout their entire adolescence. These were not the serious-issue novels of the 1970s, nor the blockbuster YA trilogies that arrived in the 2000s. Nestled in between were the girl-centric teen books of the ’80s and ’90s—short, cheap, and utterly adored.In Paperback Crush, author Gabrielle Moss explores ... Read more

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Those pink covers. That flimsy paper. The nonstop series installments that hooked readers throughout their entire adolescence. These were not the serious-issue novels of the 1970s, nor the blockbuster YA trilogies that arrived in the 2000s. Nestled in between were the girl-centric teen books of the ’80s and ’90s—short, cheap, and utterly adored.In Paperback Crush, author Gabrielle Moss explores
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The Book-Makers

A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives

by Adam Smyth ...

A scholar and bookmaker “breathes both books-as-objects and their creators back into life” (Financial Times) in this five-hundred-year history of printed books, told through the people who created themBooks tell all kinds of stories—romances, tragedies, comedies—but if we learn to read the signs correctly, they can tell us the story of their own making too. The Book-Makers offers a new way into ... Read more

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A scholar and bookmaker “breathes both books-as-objects and their creators back into life” (Financial Times) in this five-hundred-year history of printed books, told through the people who created themBooks tell all kinds of stories—romances, tragedies, comedies—but if we learn to read the signs correctly, they can tell us the story of their own making too. The Book-Makers offers a new way into
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Midkemia: The Chronicles of Pug

by Stephen Abrams, Raymond E. Feist ...

$18.99 USD
House Love

A Joyful Guide to Cleaning, Organizing, and Loving the Home You’re In

by Patric Richardson, Karin Miller ...

Discover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home.Patric Richardson is known as "The Laundry Evangelist," but his genuine love for household chores and practical home organization extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you do for those you love (including yourself), and ... Read more

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Discover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home.Patric Richardson is known as "The Laundry Evangelist," but his genuine love for household chores and practical home organization extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you do for those you love (including yourself), and
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Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home

Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home

by Becky Rapinchuk ...

The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family.Weall want our homes to be cozy and comfortable spaces where we can leave the challengesof the outside world behind and connect with our families. But ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family.Weall want our homes to be cozy and comfortable spaces where we can leave the challengesof the outside world behind and connect with our families. But
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How to Write a Movie in 21 Days

The Inner Movie Method

by Viki King ...

In this classic bestselling screenwriting guide—now revised and updated—author and film consultant Viki King helps screenwriters go from blank page to completed manuscript through a series of clever and simple questions, ingenious writing exercises, and easy, effective new skills.Viki King’s Inner Movie Method is a specific step-by-step process designed to get the story in your heart onto the page ... Read more

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In this classic bestselling screenwriting guide—now revised and updated—author and film consultant Viki King helps screenwriters go from blank page to completed manuscript through a series of clever and simple questions, ingenious writing exercises, and easy, effective new skills.Viki King’s Inner Movie Method is a specific step-by-step process designed to get the story in your heart onto the page
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Understanding Digital Photography

by Bryan Peterson ...

Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson
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Reading the Silver Screen

A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves

by Thomas C. Foster ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film.No art form is as instantly and continuously gratifying as film. When the house lights go down and the lion roars, we settle in to be shocked, frightened, elated, moved, and thrilled. We expect magic. While we’re being exhilarated and terrified, ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film.No art form is as instantly and continuously gratifying as film. When the house lights go down and the lion roars, we settle in to be shocked, frightened, elated, moved, and thrilled. We expect magic. While we’re being exhilarated and terrified,
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Homebody

A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

by Joanna Gaines ...

Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times ... Read more

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Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times
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The Layout Look Book

by Max Weber ...

$14.99 USD

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