a new york magazine 2021 holiday gift guide pick. a mother stitches a few lines of prayer into a bedcover for her son serving in the union army during the civil war. a formerly enslaved african american woman creates a quilt populated by biblical figures alongside celestial events. A quilted lady liberty, george washington and abraham lincoln mark the resignation of richard nixon. these are just a few of the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the american experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the museum of fine arts, boston.

spanning more than 400 years, the 58 works of textile art in this book express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion.

artists include: faith ringgold, sanford biggers, irene williams, bisa butler, harry tyler, harriet powers, marie d. webster, marguerite zorach, dorothy phillips haagensen, rachel cary george, florence peto, creola pettway, susan hoffman, molly upton, nancy crasco, agusta agustsson, edward larson, michael james, virginia jacobs and carla hemlock.

feminasty is a sharp, hilarious, and deeply personal collection of essays by erin gibson—comedian, activist, and co-host of the throwing shade podcast. through wit and fire, she unpacks the everyday sexism women face, from the wage gap and political under-representation to reproductive rights and beyond.

equal parts rage and laughter, feminasty is a rallying cry for equality and a reminder that humor can be a powerful tool for change.

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a curated collection of 41 delightful recipes that combine the playful creativity of fashion, the deliciousness of food, and the beauty of flowers, in one gorgeous glass. elegant, edible flowers are becoming more accessible every day—they will taste as good as they look in fragrant drinks.

• learn how to create floral pantry item staples to create cocktails
• practical tips on where to buy edible flowers, whether to choose fresh or dried flowers, how to grow edible flowers at home, and how to use florals in other recipes
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes that are perfect for a baby shower, a mother's day brunch, a wedding, or simply entertaining guests, there's something for everyone
• colorful photos accompany floral mixed drink recipes amateur and professional bartenders and fans of the cocktail garden, the cocktail, or forager's cocktails will love this book. 
  

this compendium presents the rich diversity of themes, ideas, concepts, and emotions surrounding two fundamental and iconic figures of modern mexico: painter frida kahlo and her husband, muralist diego rivera.

more than 300 images from the archives of the museo frida kahlo in mexico city offer readers a glimpse into kahlo’s distinctive wardrobe, the impressive collections of popular and pre-hispanic art she assembled with rivera, her connection with photography, and the history of la casa azul, her beloved blue home that now serves as the museum’s main building. this volume invites readers into frida kahlo’s world, exploring the legacy of an essential figure in 20th-century art and culture, both in her native mexico and around the globe.

frida kahlo (1907–54) began painting at the age of 18 after being immobilized for several months following a bus crash that left her permanently disabled. from then on, art became a profound source of healing and a powerful means of self-expression and cultural exploration. at the center of kahlo’s practice was her deep connection to mexican folk traditions, her committed political beliefs, and her complex relationship with her body, gender, and sexuality. a lifelong activist, kahlo died of a pulmonary embolism after participating in a demonstration against the cia’s invasion of guatemala.

theorists and artists from jack halberstam to peter rehberg consider the fruitful cross-pollination of video, punk, queerness and gender politics

since the 1970s, the medium of video has been closely associated with subcultural and countercultural movements. art and music videos in particular have showed great subversive potential, as artists and musicians use the medium to explore and transgress social norms and gender stereotypes. the essays in this publication consider artistic strategies in the context of the history of punk and its offshoots, combining scholarly opinions from the fields of art history, queer theory, media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies and cultural studies alongside field reports from the practice of alternative archives and visual essays.

authors include: kathrin dreckmann, marina grzinic, jack halberstam, josefine hetterich, angela mcrobbie, jennifer ramme, peter rehberg, marion schulze, elfi vomberg and katharina wiedlack.

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the first cookbook and recipe book from snoop dogg, from crook to cook: platinum recipes from tha boss dogg's kitchen. you've seen Snoop Dogg work his culinary magic on VH1's emmy-nominated martha and snoop's potluck dinner party, and now tha dogg's up in your kitchen ... with his first cookbook.

recipe book that delivers 50 recipes straight from snoop's own collection: snoop's cookbook features OG soul food cookbook staples like baked mac & cheese, fried bologna sandwiches with chips, and shrimp po’ boys.

these recipes are snoop's personal hits, straight outta his kitchen and never before shared.

for those who want to take care of houseplants but can hardly take care of themselves, this is the perfect handbook for even the most greenery-inept individual. all the plants in this book have two things in common – they're easy to find and hard to kill.

the book is full of useful advice, crucial dos and don'ts, and realistic inspiration for all budgets and attention spans – ensuring success to even the most risk-averse, commitment-phobic indoor gardeners.

there are 45 houseplant profiles, divided into difficulty sections ranging from “practically plastic” and “chill” to “fussy" or "master gardener,” ensuring you choose the right plant for your level of commitment. If all else fails, there is a bonus section on how to choose plastic plants.

it’s the perfect guide for anyone who has ever tried and failed to grow houseplants, as well as diy decorators or those starting out in a new home, and makes a great gift for grads, newlyweds and hosts or hostesses (along with a plant, of course).

green scenes is the first-ever travel guide to cool, ethically-operated legal cannabis destinations across the us.

spanning 15 states and 24 cities where cannabis is legalized, this guide comprises 120 of the most interesting dispensaries, hemp-friendly spaces, and cannabis consumption-welcoming experiences and lodging in the country. almost all are locally owned, and every single one is operated by people who care about the integrity of this plant, the positive potential of this industry, and the well-being of their employees.

in addition to creative businesses like nomsternailz cannabis-friendly nail salon in oregon, consumption-friendly sound baths by new rituals in california, and immersive infused dinners by arizona's cloth and flame in massachusetts, green scenes also features q&as with renowned cannabis entrepreneurs and advocates who have helped make these scenes possible.

the first book by one of the most in-demand photographers of our time, holding space shares one hundred stunning photographs of queer, inter-racial couples, with first-person text about their relationships in this current time period. after the may 2020 murder of george floyd, and during the covid pandemic, photographer ryan pfluger set out to capture queer, inter-racial couples across the us. it was (and is) a time of intense upheaval and reckoning and ryan wanted to capture that in the lives and on the bodies of these friends and strangers. the photographs, and the people in them, can be startling in their vulnerability, playful in their poses, and tender to the core. the interviews produce a range of short, revealing stories about the couples.

how not to get arrested at a demonstration (zine): this zine is packed with illustrations, checklists, and researched survival tips for both first-time demonstrators and seasoned activists. whether you're new to the protest scene or just want to brush up on the basics, this practical guide will help you stay safe and avoid unnecessary trouble during your next rally or protest.

zine / pamphlet
published by microcosm

for anyone who wants to learn how to catch a runaway pig, mend a fence post, milk a cow, or throw an unforgettable barn party, this engaging volume delivers timeless advice on accomplishing tasks big and small around the house, garden, and farm. featuring original text and illustrations from the 1919 first edition, this 100th-anniversary volume presents a new generation of readers with expert guidance on every facet of homesteading in a very handsomely crafted package. with projects that range from practical (ridding a yard of poison ivy) to downright bemusing (organizing a potato peeling contest), this delightful book is equal parts useful and entertaining. an ode to self-reliance brimming with wit, wisdom, and nostalgia, this is a must-have for anyone who enjoys doing things with their own two hands.

whether you're a total novice, a newly minted plant parent or an experienced indoor gardener, this book will help you take the next step to having a well-planted home. featuring cool plant projects and styling ideas to make the most of your houseplants, this friendly guide will help you discover how to make a mounted wall garden, a kokedama and an air plant mobile. create enviable shelf displays, terrariums and hanging plant features. the fun and easy projects are beautifully photographed in steps and accompanied by inspirational images of plant displays in the home. how to plant a room is written by the successful authors of how to raise a plant, morgan doane and erin harding of #houseplantclub, who have over 1 million followers on instagram.

i'm still here: black dignity in a world made for whiteness: growing up black, christian, and female, brown's first encounter with race came when she learned that her parents named her austin so that potential employers might believe she was a white man. spending much of her childhood in majority-white spaces, brown had to learn to love blackness on her own terms, and this memoir takes us along for the journey. by exploring her own childhood and journey to adulthood, brown shows the reader all the ways in which america still does not live up to its stated ideals and reveals how a specific white, middle-class evangelicalism has taken part in this era of rising racial hostility. brown asks us to confront our own apathy, recognize god's ongoing presence in the world, and points to a way away from the seemingly intractable tensions of our time. (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)