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.

dolly parton, songteller: my life in lyrics is an intimate celebration of a legendary career. told in dolly's own words, this book takes readers behind 175 of her songs, exploring over 60 years of songwriting magic.

features:

• illustrated with rare, unpublished photos and memorabilia
• packed with personal stories and candid insights
• a must-have for fans of dolly and country music history

the frank lloyd wright city by the sea 1000 piece foil puzzle introduces a new flavor to an iconic series of art. the foil combined with wright's striking image will bring joy and relaxation to amateur and pro puzzlers alike.

• 1000 pieces with foil accents
• box size: 8.7 x 10.3 x 2.1"
• puzzle size: 27 x 20"
• includes puzzle insert
• minimal puzzle dust

the frank lloyd wright frozen spheres 500 piece foil puzzle from galison brings modern glamour to wright’s iconic design. the foil embellishments bring a touch of luxury as puzzlers work to complete this puzzle piece by piece. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.

• box: 8 x 8 x 1.6”, 203 x 203 x 41 mm
• 500 Piece Puzzle: 20 x 20”, 508 x 508 mm
• foil details
• includes puzzle insert
• puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. printed with nontoxic soy-based inks.

in this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder-in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail-all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at.

a young girl proclaims, I want 100 dogs." in a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one question: where will 100 dogs sleep? our protagonist revises her request to 90 dogs. but how does one walk 90 dogs? a silly, subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more.

from acclaimed author patricia hruby powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in caroline county, virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. richard and mildred loving were at the heart of a supreme court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.

by emma yau, raina lampkins-fielder, rebecca bray

a wide-ranging survey of black art in the american south, from thornton dial and nellie mae rowe to the quilters of gee's bend

for generations, black artists from the american south have forged a unique art tradition. working in near isolation from established practices, they have created masterpieces in clay, driftwood, roots, soil, and recycled and cast-off objects that articulate america's painful past--the inhuman practice of enslavement, the cruel segregationist policies of the jim crow era and institutionalized racism. their works respond to issues ranging from economic inequality, oppression and social marginalization to sexuality, the influence of place and ancestral memory.
among the sculptures, paintings, reliefs and drawings included here--the majority from the souls grown deep foundation in atlanta--are works by thornton dial, lonnie holley, ronald lockett, hawkins bolden, bessie harvey, charles williams, mary t. smith, purvis young, mose tolliver, nellie nae rowe, mary lee bendolph, marlene bennett jones, martha jane pettway, loretta pettway and henry and georgia speller. also featured are the celebrated quiltmakers of gee's bend, alabama, and work from the neighboring communities of rehoboth and alberta.

*hardcover

still we rise is a heartfelt celebration of the humble yet powerful biscuit, with flour, butter, and buttermilk taking center stage. created by erika council, founder of the renowned bomb biscuit company in atlanta, georgia, this book is a testament to her family’s legacy of resilience and southern culinary excellence. as the granddaughter of the legendary soul food chef mildred “mama dip” council, erika draws on generations of stories, recipes, and history that shaped her journey.

inside, you’ll discover over 70 recipes—from traditional biscuit favorites to inventive new twists, spreads, and sandwiches—all crafted with love and heritage. erika’s creations tell a deeper story, honoring the history of black culinary icons and the role food played in supporting the civil rights movement. alongside these recipes, erika shares a convenient home biscuit mix, making it easy to whip up tender, flaky biscuits and bis-cakes in minutes.

step into erika’s world and experience the joy, heritage, and warmth of southern baking, one biscuit at a time.

by: jennifer justus (author), taylor elliott bruce (editor)

journey into the heart of alabama with travel, cultural and historical guidance from locals and experts. wildsam's field guide to alabama includes a special section focused on the state's extraordinary musical heritage, and also delves into football, folk art, food and drink and the best destinations for modern travelers.

*paperback

by: taylor bruce

wildsam field guides: american south leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this american region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. contributors include social justice activist bryan stevenson, pitmaster flora payne, poet beth ann fennely, jazz band leader ben jaffe, fishing guide moe newman and writer daniel wallace, among others. topics in the handsome volume include bourbon, literature, civil rights history, alabama folk art, barbecue icons, tabasco, florida springs, herschel walker, recording studios and more.

*paperback

by: taylor bruce (editor), jess ruliffson  (illustrator)

wildsam field guides: gulf coast leads travelers along the marshes, shorelines, and beaches of louisiana, alabama, mississippi and florida with guidance from trusted locals and seafood experts.

*paperback