a clever and witty guide to navigating midlife, this book from bestselling duo trisha ashworth and amy nobile feels like advice from a close friend. covering everything from redefining beauty after 40 to juggling the care of growing children and aging parents, it offers practical tips and encouragement. explore midlife relationships, dive into dating apps, and discover fresh career paths or new life purposes. no matter your situation—married, single, divorced, widowed, with or without kids—this guide helps answer the big question: "what’s next for me?"

create 15 stunning crepe paper flowers with this beautifully illustrated guide. from delicate mini anemones to bold flamingo flowers, this book offers step-by-step instructions for projects ranging in complexity. learn essential techniques, explore color theory, and discover styling tips to make your blooms truly unique. with guidance on materials, care, and creative color combinations, paper flowers equips you to craft lifelike floral arrangements that brighten your space and last (almost) forever.

a powerful exploration of how clothing and fashion have fueled activism, dressing the resistance showcases the role of dress in sparking social change. spanning historical and modern protest movements, this book reveals how communities worldwide have harnessed the visual language of clothing to demand radical transformation. from suffragettes wearing newspaper dresses emblazoned with voting slogans to farmers in india donning saris in defiance, camille benda examines cultural movements through the lens of nearly 200 archival images, photographs, and paintings. a compelling tribute to the power of style in the fight for justice.

a witty and hilarious pairing of classical fine art and modern captions, men to avoid in art and life brilliantly captures the essence of mansplaining. with scenarios ranging from unsolicited advice on the female anatomy to a man explaining horseback riding to the horse's owner, this book is painfully relatable. perfect for those who have endured overbearing advice-givers, it offers sharp humor with a side of catharsis. each page is a reminder of mediocrity served as genius—across centuries.

this large-format book includes 30 removable posters designed by Black creatives from around the world. featuring artwork by artists such as london-based muralist lakwena and south africa-based huston wilson, the posters range from bold illustrations to typographic designs. each piece celebrates positivity, hope, and strength through the unique lenses of emerging and established Black creatives. curated by designer tré seals, the collection highlights Black as a vibrant and multifaceted palette, embracing every color and form of light. perfect for framing or gifting.

use these spirited protest postcards to write your elected representative, inspire a friend, or simply post one above your desk for a daily reminder. and feel good about it—100% of proceeds go to the aclu, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting civil rights for all americans.
• a set of bold and empowering postcards designed to spark action and conversation.
• perfect for activism, personal motivation, or as a gift to a like-minded friend.
• proceeds directly support the important work of the aclu in defending rights and freedoms.

make a statement, take action, and support a cause that matters with every postcard you send.

centered offers a rich, inclusive, and contemporary look at design diversity, both past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate kaleena sales. as the design industry challenges its eurocentric foundations and reassesses conventional practices, centered highlights the voices, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been overshadowed or excluded by dominant design movements. with thirteen thought-provoking essays and interviews, this volume features underrepresented and impactful design work, both historical and contemporary.

• includes works such as gee's bend quilters by stephen child and isabella d'agnenica and a chinese typographic archiveby yujune park and caspar lam.
• features an interview with sadie red wing (her shawl is yellow) on indigenous sovereignty and design.
• explores diverse and often overlooked design movements like the truck art of india by shantanu suman.

centered is an essential read for anyone passionate about diversity in design and the importance of elevating marginalized voices and practices in shaping the future of the field.

she votes is a vibrant, intersectional story of the women who fought for suffrage and those who continue to raise their voices for equality. from the first female principal chief of the cherokee nation to the first woman to wear pants on the senate floor, author bridget quinn shines a spotlight on the trailblazers who broke down barriers. this deluxe edition also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the nineteenth amendment, featuring illustrations by 100 women artists.

• a colorful, intersectional account of the struggle for women’s rights in the u.s.
• heart-pounding scenes and keenly observed portraits of groundbreaking women from elizabeth cady stanton to audre lorde.
• beautifully illustrated by 100 women artists, making it a visual as well as a historical treasure.

she votes is a refreshing, illuminating read for feminists of all kinds—celebrating the voices that fought and continue to fight for equality.

who says office supplies can’t be fun? this clever note set by brass monkey looks just like an orange juice carton—until you pop the top to reveal 500+ tear-off sheets, perfect for jotting down reminders, to-dos, or doodles. and when the paper runs out? it’s designed to fit refills from a company that rhymes with “free phlegm” (you know the one).

• includes 500+ tear-off sheets tucked inside the carton for all your brilliant ideas.
• features a hidden 3.5” pencil that stashes away in the straw hole like magic.
• milk carton measures 3.25" x 3.25" x 4.75"—compact and totally desk-worthy.
• individual notepaper size: 2.75” square, ideal for reminders that stick (to your memory).

because stationery should make you smile, even on monday mornings.

this mini-planner by brass monkey is more than just undated—it's 'un-yeared.' we've done the heavy lifting for you, filling in all the dates, fixed holidays, and even quirky extras like random holidays, celebrity birthdays, and fun trivia (it was work like a dog day when we wrote this, by the way). inspired by vintage library books, this planner features a cloth-bound cover with embossed gold foil artwork and 366 days of humor and knowledge to keep you entertained all year long.

features:

• cloth-bound cover with embossed gold foil artwork
• pre-filled with 366 days of random holidays, trivia, and humor
• attached black satin bookmark
• dimensions: 4.75"w x 7.5"h x 0.6"d

explore the tender connection between renowned artists and their feline companions in this delightful collection. featuring stories and photographs of over 50 creatives—from pablo picasso to frida kahlo—this book captures the charm of these unique relationships. from salvador dalí's ocelot, babou, to john lennon and yoko ono's salt and pepper, each tale reveals the shared spirit between artistic souls and their beloved cats. perfect for art lovers and cat enthusiasts alike.

welcome to the shitty craft club! based on the viral tiktok sensation, this hilarious guide by comedian sam reece celebrates creativity, chaos, and the joy of imperfection. embrace your inner artist—yes, you are glorious and incredible—and dive into crafting without the pressure of perfection.

with step-by-step instructions, relatable stories, and projects that are as weird and wild as you want them to be, sam reece invites you to have fun, try your best, and unleash your creativity. a delightful mix of millennial/Gen Z humor and gonzo crafting, this book is a must for anyone ready to craft with no limits.

classroom six, second left down the hall is a heartfelt story about henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, searching for a friend who understands his need for order and calm. on a day full of chaos, will he find a friend—or will a friend find him?

this schneider family book award honor book beautifully captures the magic of friendship, offering insight and warmth for readers of all ages. a touching celebration of connection and understanding.