magic of pockets: guide to sewing & fixing pockets: paperback. published by microcosm! the magic of pockets: why your clothes don't have good pockets and how to fix that. transform your wardrobe with this step-by-step guide to sewing pockets into your favorite clothes. with simple instructions and line drawings, this book teaches six basic pockets, with suggested alterations to customize your wardrobe, while learning the history of what pockets looked like and why they remain a political tool today. all projects are designed for beginner sewists and most can be made by hand, no specialty tools or machine required. for every pair of pants with the pockets sewn shut, for every skirt with nowhere to put your hands, for every jacket missing a place to put your cash, there's one dress with pockets big enough to hold your entire world. but clothes with pockets should not be so rare. with the skills in this book, you can make your old clothes useful again. everyone deserves pockets!

make your voice heard: send a message with 30 fill-in postcards designed to help you create political change. while signing online petitions and posting on social media are great, nothing beats sending tangible postcards directly to your elected officials. more impactful than an email and harder to ignore than a phone call, these postcards will make your message stand out. remember, these are just the beginning of your participation in democracy, but it's a powerful place to start. (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)

microcrafts: tiny treasures to make and share: learn the charming art of microcrafting—making adorable, intricate projects no bigger than a spool of thread. from tiny animals to itty-bitty accessories, this book guides you through dozens of mini masterpieces. perfect for crafters of all skill levels who love small-scale magic.

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mondays not coming by tiffany d. jackson is a gripping, emotionally powerful novel about friendship, loss, and the stories that go unheard. when claudia’s best friend monday suddenly stops showing up to school, no one else seems concerned — but claudia knows something is wrong.

told through a nonlinear timeline, this haunting story pulls readers into a mystery rooted in systemic neglect, grief, and love. jackson’s writing is sharp, compassionate, and impossible to forget, making this a must-read for fans of thought-provoking contemporary fiction.

perfect for readers who appreciate socially conscious storytelling, book club picks, and novels that stay with you long after the final page.

divided into six categories of keisters, this humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world—from the lusciously rendered bottoms of renaissance painting to the abstract curves of contemporary art. heritage scholars and art educators mark small and jack shoulder pair illuminating social commentary, historical context, and lively captions with captivating depictions of tasteful—and sometimes cheeky—bums in art.

author: mark small and jack shoulder 

new jim crow: in this eye-opening book, michelle alexander argues that while america may appear to be post-racial, a racial caste system persists, particularly through the criminal justice and prison systems. by exposing how these systems perpetuate segregation and disenfranchisement similar to the pre-civil rights era, alexander provides a sobering critique of modern-day racial inequality. this book is essential reading for those interested in understanding police brutality, prison reform, and social justice movements like black lives matter.

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nice racism: how progressive white people perpetuate racial harm: as a society we are increasingly more aware how racism functions as a system that permeates all of our interactions and social structures. in this book by the author of white fragility, robin diangelo explores how white progressives often cause the most daily harm to people of color. drawing on extensive sociological research and experience, this book identifies common white racial patterns and shows how well-meaning white people often continue to perpetuate racial systems and harm.

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traveling is one of the most exciting things you can do. getting lost in a beautiful forest or visiting every museum in a city; whatever your idea of a perfect trip is, it will always enrich your life. this book helps you to enjoy your trip to the fullest and gives you the opportunity to write down your favorite new memories. it's perfect for people who love to travel, but want some help exploring. if you want to get more out of your trip, once upon a time I went is a book they should definitely take with them when they travel. it's a notebook with prompts to make the most of your trip and it's full of questions and assignments to help you explore a new city or country.

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.

from the author of tin to table, this recipe book is for fans of cheese boards, tinned fish, hors d'oeuvres, and snack-focused meals.

who needs to serve a meat, a starch, and a vegetable when you can offer an array of simple, sophisticated snacks that come together at a moment’s notice and taste exceptional? here, anna hezel leans into the luxury of fancy snacky food via 50 recipes that draw inspiration from glamorous bar nibbles and retro classics, including:

• maple butter shichimi togarashi popcorn

• salt and vinegar chips with crème fraîche and trout roe

• whipped feta with burnt honey

• confit cherry tomatoes

• shrimp butter and cucumber sandwiches on brioche

• pistachio magic shell

• sungold vanilla shrub

• and much more!

winner of the james beard award for single subject!

saving traditions and sharing skills, one granny at a time!

"when you have good ingredients, you don't have to worry about cooking. they do the work for you." – lucia, 85

learn how to make pasta like italian nonnas do. inspired by the hugely popular youtube channel of the same name, pasta grannies is a wonderful collection of time-perfected italian pasta recipes from the people who have spent a lifetime cooking for love, not a living: italian grandmothers.

for a nonna, love is putting food on the table, and pasta is the perfect vehicle to make precious ingredients go further. featuring easy and accessible recipes from all over italy, you will be transported into the very heart of the italian home to learn how to make great-tasting italian food. from pici – a type of hand-rolled spaghetti that is simple to make – to lumachelle della duchessa – tiny, ridged, cinnamon-scented tubes that take patience and dexterity, every nonna has her own special recipe. pasta grannies brings together the huge diversity of these authentic dishes and celebrates the expertise, life, and extraordinary stories of the amazing women behind them.

ready to get pickling? this brightly illustrated guide is your invitation to a voyage down the great pickle highway, with 36 recipes for famous and funky ferments, along with a jarful of fascinating pickle tidbits and lore.

pickled foods come in all shapes and sizes, from spicy, bold shreds of classic kimchi to slightly sweet, crunchy bread and butter discs. inside pickles, illustrated, you’ll discover four categories of pickles: sour-ish, savory-ish, sweet-ish, and spicy-ish. recipes for classics such as pickled red onion sit alongside deeper cuts like spicy blackened szechuan pickled peppers—all delicious options for your next charcuterie board.

piece by piece: 20 modern patchwork and quilting projects to make from preloved fabrics is a hands-on craft book complete with patterns, tutorials and projects that use a mix of quilting, patchwork and appliqué. designer, maker and founder of textile studio working cloth, lauren macdonald shares her enthusiasm for and knowledge of quilting with approachable warmth and humor in this indispensable guide to modern patchwork and quilting.

a homage to tradition with a contemporary aesthetic, piece by piece offers heritage quilt patterns in a fresh, modern color palette. the 20 projects, all designed to be made with second-hand fabrics and scraps from other projects, are simple enough for the beginner and advanced enough to keep experienced makers interested.

the must-have charcuterie board book! this bestselling book shares the secrets to easy, attractive, and delicious boards and spreads.

an inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers, platters and boards is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. it includes a sumptuous range of platter ideas and recipes to graze on, presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips.

author shelly westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy). organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation, presentation, and storage.

with a helpful list featuring board suggestions for every occasion (from baby showers to game nights), this book is all you need to create beautiful charcuterie, mixed spreads, and cheese boards to share with friends and family.

cookbook for every occasion: recipes and presentation ideas for breakfast, brunch, appetizer, antipasto, charcuterie, and cheese are all included.

pro tips for beautiful boards: along with ingredient arrangements, helpful guidance includes tips on portioning, guides to picking surfaces and vessels, recommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavors, and a handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions from holiday parties to baby showers.

celebrated author: cookbook author and food blogger shelly westerhausen is founder of the blog vegetarian ventures. her popular cookbooks include tables & spreads and vegetarian heartland.

perfect for:
an inspiring bridal shower, housewarming, or hostess gift
fans of books like whiskey in a teacup, magnolia table, barefoot contessa parties!, 100 cookies, and cravings
pair with a beautiful charcuterie board or accessories to create a unique gift set

the cookbook that launched yotam ottolenghi as an international food celebrity.

a must-have collection of over 120 vegetarian recipes: a vegetarian cookbook from yotam ottolenghi, the author of jerusalem, a cookbook and other ottolenghi cookbooks, plenty is a visually stunning collection featuring exciting flavors and fresh combinations that will become mainstays for readers and eaters looking for a brilliant take on vegetables.

essential for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, plenty features more than 120 recipes organized by ingredient.

one of the most exciting talents in the cooking world, yotam ottolenghi’s food inspiration comes from his cordon bleu training, mediterranean background, and his unapologetic love of ingredients. his approach to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on freshness and seasonality, and drawn from the diverse food cultures represented in london.