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.

melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—the ultimate in comfort food. this mouthwatering cookbook features 39 grilled cheese recipes created by heidi gibson, winner of seven grilled cheese championships and the co-owner (with husband nate) of the american grilled cheese kitchen in san francisco. the classic mousetrap is dripping with three kinds of cheese. the piglet wows with its thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. and grilled cheese makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! with 40 additional recipes for great accompaniments and side dishes—including hearty soups, many varieties of mac & cheese, spicy pickles, and tangy spreads—plus tips on choosing the best bread and cheese and techniques for grilling each sandwich at just the right temperature, anyone can create the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.

hand dyed designs is your ultimate guide to the art of natural dyeing, offering a sustainable approach to creating stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles, including 18 projects.

author and maker katie ellen wilkins of studio tinta has ideas for curious beginners through to seasoned dyers. the first part of the book focuses on the essential information you'll need to know before you begin the dyeing itself. this includes how to choose the best fabrics, an explanation of the different mordants, necessary equipment and how to store dyes. the second part highlights katie's favorite dye plants, from marigold and madder to avocado pits, and has instructions for common dyeing techniques like bundle dyeing and immersion dyeing.

happy hour snacks is a go-to guide to simple, delicious food to share in the looser, lazier and louder comfort of your own home. containing 80 moreish recipes, this cookbook is about making bites with less utensils, more shortcuts, and with a drink in hand.

experience the shared joy of effortless entertaining with recipes that encourage everyone at the table to get involved. learn how to shuck oysters, make an easy fresh pasta and graze on great-tasting dishes such as lazy man’oushe, ‘nduja with super honey and kimchi garlic bread. chapters are split into snack cravings: you’re a bit salty (salt), the spice and smoke show (spice and smoke), how good is acid?

“a friendly reminder of how america can be at its best.” —entertainment 

weekly if you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you’d mention the statue of liberty. have you seen her? she’s in new york. she’s holding a torch. and she’s in mid-stride, moving forward. but why?

in this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction, dave eggers and shawn harris investigate a seemingly small trait of america’s most emblematic statue. what they find is about more than history, more than art. what they find in the statue of liberty’s right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country’s creation.

• a 2018 american library association notable children’s book
• a publishers weekly best book of the year
• a school library journal best picture book of the year
• a 2018 orbis pictus award honor book
• a junior library guild selection

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.

from posters to cars, design is everywhere. while we often discuss the aesthetics of design, we don’t always dig deeper to unearth the ways design can overtly, and covertly, convince us of a certain way of thinking.

how design makes us think collects hundreds of examples across graphic design, product design, industrial design, and architecture to illustrate how design can inspire, provoke, amuse, anger, or reassure us. graphic designer sean adams walks us through the power of design to attract attention and convey meaning. the book delves into the sociological, psychological, and historical reasons for our responses to design, offering practitioners and clients alike a new appreciation of their responsibility to create design with the best intentions.

how design makes us think is an essential read for designers, advertisers, marketing professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how the design around us makes us think, feel, and do things.

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

ever dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? somewhere you could indulge your favorite pastime, sleep under the stars, or finally achieve your ambition of working from home? off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer—the cheap ones are badly made, freezing cold, and fall apart within a few years, and the expensive ones are, well, really expensive. but what if you could build your very own shed from scratch? what if you had the plans, skills, and materials to create a retreat that was as stylish and well-made as a posh shed but for a fraction of the price?

how to build a shed is the ultimate practical guide. with its clear easy-to-follow instructions, expert advice, and specially commissioned illustrations, you'll be able to source the materials, choose the right tools, and build your dream shed on a budget. how to build a shed is aimed at anyone keen to have a go, even if they've never used a hammer.

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.

how to land a plane is a fun, straightforward guide that takes you step-by-step through the process of landing a plane. written with humor and a conversational tone, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who's ever dreamed of the magic of flight. whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just curious about aviation, this book offers practical advice with a side of laughs. (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)

this essential phrasebook collects the most colorful, explicit, and outrageous ways to tell people off in every part of the world. featuring dozens of different languages, the sayings range from everyday swears to family curses to expressions for x-rated relations with animals. phonetic pronunciation is provided so that readers can curse like a native, and handy illustrations provide visual guides to these foreign exclamations. perfect for the international traveler who may need to wish an enemy a painful death, insult a person's grandmother, or accuse someone's mother of having intimate relations with bears in the forest.

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.)