And now for something completely different…MANGA CROSS-STITCH
The recession lingers, yet the crafts market remains strong, and the popularity of manga—the Japanese word for “comic”—is reaching epic proportions. Manga Cross-Stitch: Make Your Own Graphic Art Needlework by Helen McCarthy (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $19.99) combines these arts, fusing the bright colors and dynamic lines of manga with [...]
Helen McCarthy has written several books and countless articles about Japanese animation and comics. She travels the world lecturing on anime and manga and is a regular on TV documentaries, at film festivals, and fan conventions. Helen learned to cross-stitch when she was just four years old, and this book has allowed her to combine [...]
Dogs and Cats. Friends or Foes? The conflict between the species, like the debate between their owners, has continued for centuries. International best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive finally puts the debate to rest by teaming up with world renowned photographer Rachael Hale to present Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $19.99). Penned [...]
Since the debut of his best-seller The Blue Day Book, Bradley Trevor Greive has become an international publishing sensation. His books have sold more than 18 million copies in 115 countries. A former Australian paratrooper, BTG left the army to pursue more creative misadventures. Between qualifying as a cosmonaut for the Russian space program and [...]
Photographer and best-selling author Rachael Hale is one of the world’s most popular and successful photographers. Her endearing images have been published on greeting cards, calendars, posters, and stationery around the world and her books have sold over 2.5 million copies in eleven languages. Rachael is the author of a number of best-selling dog and [...]
You’ll Fall in Love with The Happy Baby Book
Famed photographer Rachael Hale follows up Baby Love, her international best-seller, with The Happy Baby Book: 50 Things Every New Mother Should Know (Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC, $17.99). Inside, she gives fans a new collection of stunning and surprising baby images, the perfect present for expecting and [...]
No Place Like Home for the Holidays
No other holiday says home like Christmas. And the heart of the home at Christmas is the tree. Mary Carol Garrity’s Nell Hill’s O Christmas Tree (Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC, $29.99), serves as a wonderful and inspiring resource infused with Mary Carol’s insightful commentary, terrific design tips, and fabulous [...]
The guided journey continues as Ilene Segalove takes readers through her self-awareness journaling program in 40 Days and 40 Nights.
The book accompanies readers on a 40-day guided excursion of personal growth, discovery, and self-inquiry.
Carefully selected prompts lead the reader on a path of self-discovery and change.
Stage Five: Acceptance
“Finally, death and dying are emerging as events to be openly spoken about in our culture, and The Last Gifts is an important step in that direction. Sooner or later, you or someone you love will need the wisdom in these pages. Filled with inspiration, compassion, and insight, this exquisitely crafted and deeply [...]
