Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun. It's also the celebration of an ancient miracle, and retelling and remembering the story of that miracle is an essential part of the holiday, for young and old.

This board book version of the popular and well-received picture book has been carefully pared down for preschoolers and toddlers and will introduce children to the Maccabean Revolt, the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, and the oil that burned for eight nights.

A is for affection at this special time of year. B is for bonding, with those we hold so dear. C is for Christmas and all the joy it brings... Little ones can learn their ABCs with this festive board book that's part of the bestselling Books of kindness series. With shiny foil on the cover,

it's a wonderful gift that's sure to spread holiday cheer! Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing moments of Christmas kindness and generosity, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social-emotional development.  

PLAYING CARD SET - Playing cards are typically either beautiful (and boring) or novelty (and ugly). We’re looking to change that. These well-crafted designer-ish card decks will be as beautiful as they are entertaining. They’ll be sprinkled with dry wit throughout, while also drawing visual inspiration from our favorite vintage sources mixed with modern & fresh themes. Don’t worry though, all of that said, these will be designed to be functional first and foremost.

HOW TO PLAY - The set includes 54 cards that are beautifully designed, and they'll add that charming aesthetic you've been missing in your home all your life. The cards are also easy to shuffle and handle, making them perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.

GIFT IT UP - Read Em And Weep Playing Card Set by Brass Monkey makes a great gift because it’s unique, functional, and stylish. It's a great gift for anyone who appreciates that vintage style mixed with modern themes.

Prove why the West Coast is the best coast with California Trivia! In a bright and portable box, these 140 trivia questions all about California are a fun challenge wherever you want to play!

Multiple-choice questions—from pop culture, history, science, and the news—will take you from the redwoods to Hollywood and bring some Golden State sunshine into your game night!

Award-winning designer, illustrator, creative director and best selling puzzle artist Michael Storrings has created a fun and festive ski slope image for the Apres Ski 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison. Piece together this puzzle while on your own ski trip, during a snowy day at home or throughout the holidays with family.

- Box: 8 x 8 x 2.5'' , Puzzle: 20" x 27" - Contains informational insert about artist and reference image

From the Games Room collection, this Festive HolidayTr ivia will add some extra yuletide fun over the holiday season. A set of 140 quiz cards in a smart Christmas-themed box, this game is ideal for a light-hearted testing of your friends' and family's Christmassy knowledge.

The Festive Holiday Trivia is a fun and cheery addition to every Christmas house party or family get-together.

Beyond the coffee table, display your Assouline acquisitions in style.

From the Classics to the Ultimates, showcase your collection with a bookstand created with Assouline craftsmanship in mind. Designed by Alex Assouline, this elegantly assembled acetate structure features clean lines and a glossy finish to cradle your volumes tastefully. Leave it on a credenza or hall table with a book that speaks to you, open to your favorite page, inviting visitors to explore and converse.

14 x 12 in. flat |  W 13 x D 12 x H 4.8 in. assembled | Holds up to 30 lbs.

The most illustrious country in the wine-producing world, France owes its unequaled reputation to many factors, as much geographical as historical and human. Anyone who travels across France cannot fail to be struck by the sheer variety of its landscapes, its soils, its local climates. From open pastures and meadows to gently sloping hillsides and from cliffs plunging into the sea to sandy beaches whose dunes stretch to infinity: France is a land of diverse terrain.

Over the course of thirty years, World’s Best Sommelier Enrico Bernardo has visited the best vineyards of France, discovering some of the most innovative winemakers along the way. To develop this book and the entirety of Assouline’s Wine & Travel new series, Bernardo has embarked on a global wine tour of five years, including one whole year spent in France. He spent months discovering Champagne, the Rhône Valley, Alsace, the Jura, and all the other regions that make for the country’s fascinating landscape.

With Wine & Travel France, readers embark on a journey through the picturesque French countryside, exploring renowned vineyards and discovering local gems: a historic restaurant, a tranquil market, or a local celebration brimming with surprises. Part of Assouline’s new Wine & Travel series, which explores emblematic destinations through the lens of wine tourism, this edition uncovers the twelve regions that shape France’s illustrious wine heritage, complemented by captivating anecdotes and a curated list of must-visit vineyards.

Italy’s wines reflect its history and culture. Its winemaking traditions are richly nuanced, with thousands of small terroirs and vineyards whose varietals, appellations, and soils appear ever more colorfully varied the better you get to know them. Some of Italy’s wines are legendary, whether it is a twenty-year-old Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and its smoky minerality or a fifty-year-old Barolo or Brunello di Montalcino. Traveling the wine routes of Italy is never monotonous: each winegrowing region has its own flavors, its own light.

In the company of world-renowned sommelier Enrico Bernardo, immerse yourself in the author’s childhood home, in an enchanting voyage through the vineyards of Italy’s diverse wine regions. Within the pages of Wine & Travel Italy, you will find a tour of delightful experiences waiting at each stop, from iconic vintages to hidden treasures. Brace yourself for a sumptuous odyssey, where fine fining, luxurious stays, and the quest for the ultimate glass of wine unfold against the backdrop of Italy’s mesmerizing landscapes.

Part of Assouline’s latest Wine & Travel series, which explores emblematic destinations through the lens of wine tourism, this edition features an exhaustive list of the best Italian vineyards to discover and a helpful glossary while also providing a deep dive into the country’s best and finest wineries.

Roya, a dreamy, idealistic teenager living amid the political upheaval of 1953 Tehran, finds a literary oasis in kindly Mr. Fakhri’s neighborhood stationery shop, stocked with books and pens and bottles of jewel-colored ink.

Then Mr. Fakhri, with a keen instinct for a budding romance, introduces Roya to his other favorite customer—handsome Bahman, who has a burning passion for justice and a love for Rumi’s poetry—and she loses her heart at once. Their romance blossoms, and the little stationery shop remains their favorite place in all of Tehran.

A few short months later, on the eve of their marriage, Roya agrees to meet Bahman at the town square when violence erupts—a result of the coup d’etat that forever changes their country’s future. In the chaos, Bahman never shows. For weeks, Roya tries desperately to contact him, but her efforts are fruitless. With a sorrowful heart, she moves on—to college in California, to another man, to a life in New England—until, more than sixty years later, an accident of fate leads her back to Bahman and offers her a chance to ask him the questions that have haunted her for more than half a century: Why did you leave? Where did you go? How is it that you were able to forget me?

- 320 Pages

512 pages

Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. "Wonderfully written...populated by vivid characters and rendered in fascinating detail." ―Nancy Kline, New York Times Book Review

Kidnapped from Africa as a child, Aminata Diallo is enslaved in South Carolina but escapes during the chaos of the Revolutionary War. In Manhattan she becomes a scribe for the British, recording the names of blacks who have served the King and earned their freedom in Nova Scotia. But the hardship and prejudice of the new colony prompt her to follow her heart back to Africa, then on to London, where she bears witness to the injustices of slavery and its toll on her life and a whole people. It is a story that no listener, and no reader, will ever forget.

Published in Canada as The Book of Negroes and the basis for the award-winning BET miniseries of the same name.

Let this graphic novel be your time machine—experience history like never before! Our past is only the beginning with History Comics.

In this volume, The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places, turn back the clock to 1872, when Congress established Yellowstone National Park as an area of unspoiled beauty for the "benefit and enjoyment of the people." Meet the visionaries, artists, and lovers of the American wilderness who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these spaces for future generations. See for yourself how the idea of National Parks began, how they've changed, and how they continue to define America.

In Northern Italy, a unique skyline emerges, combining the aesthetics of history and tradition with the innovations of modernity. Milan reveals itself through Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest and Rem Koolhaas’s Fondazione Prada, along with the imposing Milan Cathedral and the grand iron-and-glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. But the true essence of the metropolis lies hidden behind the façades of the striking buildings. Whether that means the interior-design creations displayed at the plentiful design fairs or Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece the Last Supper, housed in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan requires a local guide to comprehend all of its secrets and treasures. Author Massimo Nava and photographer Oberto Gili are happy to oblige.

The magnificence of Milan is a reflection of its inhabitants: the designers, architects, artists and restaurateurs who lend their own brand of style to the city. In Milan Chic, readers are taken on an intimate tour, making stops at the homes of sought-after designers, the studios of gifted artists and the headquarters of prominent architects. This book illustrates the allure of this elegant industrial and cultural center.

• W 9.8 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
• Silk hardcover
• 296 pages

- Artist: Sean C. Jackson

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh!

- Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Scooby-Doo! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about hidden clues, costumed villains, and mysterious disappearances, Scooby-Doo Mad Libs will make you feel like you're a part of Mystery Incorporated!

Play alone, in a group, or in a haunted forest! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Scooby-Doo Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Fred, and Daphne!

Decades later, the full truth about Major League Baseball’s steroids era remains elusive, and the story of Caminiti, the player who opened the lid on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball has never been properly told. A gritty third baseman known for his diving stops, cannon arm, and switch-hit power, Caminiti voluntarily admitted in a 2002 Sports Illustrated cover story that he used steroids during his career, including his 1996 MVP season, and guessed that half of the players were using performance-enhancing drugs. “I’ve made a ton of mistakes,” he said. “I don’t think using steroids is one of them.”    

Good’s on-the-record sources include Caminiti’s steroids supplier, who has never come forward, discussing in detail his efforts to set up drug programs for Caminiti and dozens of other MLB players during the late 1990s; people who attended rehab with Caminiti and revealed the secret inner trauma that fueled his addictions; hundreds of Caminiti’s baseball teammates and coaches, from Little League to the major leagues, who adored and respected him while struggling to understand how to help him amid a culture that cultivated substance abuse; childhood friends who were drawn to his daring personality, warmth, and athleticism; and the teenager at the center of Caminiti’s October 2004 trip to New York City during which he overdosed and died.

Keep a pocket full of sunshine with you wherever you are with this beach trivia! 

With 140 beach-centric trivia questions in a gorgeous and portable box, feel that ocean breeze no matter where you are. These multiple-choice questions cover all sun-sand-and-shore topics—from science and history to pop culture and fun facts.

Entertaining and Unexpected Questions: This bright box is filled with 140 trivia questions that contain interesting facts about all things beachy!

Fun for the Whole Family: Entertain all ages with the trivia questions from this summery trivia set!

Special delivery from the North Pole: Santa's favorite Christmas recipes from around the world!

In this one-of-a-kind Christmas cookbook, Saint Nicholas himself invites readers to pull up their chairs to his dining table at the North Pole and enjoy more than seventy of his most-cherished holiday recipes. Featuring classic American holiday dishes as well as mouthwatering Christmas fare from all over the world—Santa's favorite finds from his gift-giving travels—Santa's North Pole Cookbook guides readers in creating holiday meals that are as delicious as they are rich in Christmas tradition.

With classic Christmas recipes from Weihnachtsgans mit Rotund Grunkohl und Kartoffelklossen (German Christmas Goose with Green and Red Cabbage and Potato Dumplings) and Santa's Favorite Rosemary Turkey to Christopsomo, the ancient Greek holiday bread that families traditionally decorate with sketches of their everyday lives, and traditional Christmas Plum Pudding, Santa's North Pole Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who delights in preparing delectable holiday food for the family.

Throughout history, winter solstice and later Christmas have been occasions for special celebration. In this book, Santa also illuminates the fascinating history and lore that surround these popular Christmas dishes and shares with readers the wonderful stories of how and where he personally encountered them in his Christmas travels.

Celebrating the Golden State's wine-growing regions, Wine Country Table features compelling stories and recipes that showcase the range of the state's agricultural bounty and the seasonal spirit that continues to define the produce-driven and ethnically influenced essence of California wine country cooking.

Beautifully photographed, the book offers a visual tour of 23 stunning farms and wineries--including Cake bread Cellars, Domaine Carneros, Handley Cellars, and Tablas Creek Vineyard, along with Lodi Farming (cherries), Hilltop & Canyon Farms (avocados and citrus), and Henderson Orchards (pears) to name a few--whose sustainable practices highlight the future of responsible farming and wine growing embraced throughout California.

Award-winning author Janet Fletcher's recipes turn any gathering into a celebration. Wine pairings and recommendations add sophistication to everyday meals. Wine Country Table shows readers firsthand how responsible growing practices and careful technique result in delicious dishes you'll be proud to share with family and friends.

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 8.67 x 1.38 x 10.77

• Made in USA
• Weatherproof
• Made by Stickers Northwest

Original photograph of wharf boats in beautiful California printed on a blank greeting card by Lisa Dirito. Perfect for any occasion!

• 5" x 7"
• Blank inside 
• Comes with envelope

About Lisa Dirito: 

Lisa Dirito of Dirito Designs was born and raised in the Bay Area and continues to call it home. She loves to capture the beauty of the area through her brilliant photography.

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Perfect Sante notepads available in three great styles including:

• Dimensions: 5' x 4'