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Bird: $60.00 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"The idea is as straightforward, maybe more, than Andrew Zuckerman's other photo book that I've seen, Creature. I'm not a birdwatcher or regular zoo-goer, but I think even those types will be blown away by the sheer range and occasional wackiness of the different species captured here. A white background sounds boring, but there's more than enough detail to keep your face close to this oversize boo..."
Michael Jackson: Before He Was King: $29.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"Compared to the media coverage MJ was getting just before his death, I was taken aback by how intimate this book's photos were. The book also covers the period of his career that had the biggest impact on me growing up -- seeing the sweat underneath all the touchstones is the most moving part of looking at the book."
Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook: $29.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"I'm not the sort of Top Chef fanatic that would get a lot of use out of the show-specific info here, like "chef'testant" bios and silly asides. But that adds levity to dishes that I might otherwise be intimidated to try on my own, like the seafood-cauliflower-pepper salad, my favorite thing I've made from the book so far. Contemporary gastronomy with the bleeding edge shaved off!"
Chronicle Books: The Art of Bolt by Mark Cotta Vaz
1 recommendation
""Bolt," the Disney film, tells the story of a dog discovering that he is a television cartoon, rather than a living and breathing canine. The book tells the story of how "Bolt" came to life, including behind-the-scenes imagery; the commentary of directors Chris Williams and Byron Howard; and quotes from the film's directors, producers and graphic designers."
1,001 Pearls of Buddhist Wisdom: $9.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"Buddhism can be daunting, but the digestible, accessible, and rich nuggets that make up this collection avoid dogma in favor of a panoramic overview of Buddhist thought, the kind that can take up residence in your life and inform your thinking pretty much immediately. To be enjoyed with tension-relieving tea, open windows, and deep breaths, these quotes come from every conceivable time and place –..."
Love Listography: Your Love Life in Lists $16.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"A spin-off of the original Listography, Love Listography is your nightstand buddy, in which you can confide about past, current, and future lovers – as well as your own embarrassing faults. The topics go from standard (“Things That Drive You Nuts About Being in a Relationship”) to the exhaustive (“Elementary, High School, and College Crushes”), but the real purpose isn’t just enumerating your life..."
The Official High Times Pot Smoker's Handbook: Featuring 420 Things to Do When You're Stoned $19.95 : Chronicle Books
2 recommendations
"Although the book works on the one hand like a cultural history of pot and potheads, it also finds space for a list of 420 things to do when you’re stoned. For the purposes of this list, this is where the real interest lies: a checklist of adventures close to home for your and your stoner buddies. Because it goes without saying that you would never have thought to light a joint with a magnifying g..."
Learn to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Self-Discovery and Fulfillment $15.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"There are documented health benefits to meditation, but simply becoming more aware of your environment and your way of engaging with it and your thoughts is equally important in improving your quality of life. Learn to Meditate offers an open-ended look at meditation in many forms – from Sufi to Buddhist traditions and beyond – but is grounded in fundamentals like mindfulness, concentration, and b..."
Let's Wrestle: $9.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"David Shrigley’s drawings would be precious if they weren’t so frequently disturbing. Let’s Wrestle is an accurate title for this collection of drawings in particular because it’s just what so many of Shrigley’s naked, human figures are up to, although it would be incorrect to call any of these cartoons dark. The drawings collected in this volume, like those in Ants Have Sex in Your Beer, worry th..."
Urawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from Japan $14.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"An introduction to “life hacking,” Urawaza is a Japanese term referring to unlikely solutions to common problems – like buffing your fingernails with a receipt. While many of these tricks refer to home life, many also deal with problems of a more social nature, like how to stop falling over when the bus you’re on grinds to a halt, or how to stop body odor with something more effective than the hip..."
Stuff on My Cat Presents: Wet Cats: $9.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"Cats are widely considered to lack the outgoing personality of dogs, but any cat lover will tell you their introverted nature is at the heart of their appeal. A big part of the appeal of Stuff on My Cat was exactly the distance between a cat’s bewildered or oblivious disposition and the anthropomorphic props around them. If you’ve ever washed a cat, you know that beyond the animal’s panic to escap..."
The New Tea Book: A Guide to Black, Green, Herbal and Chai Teas $16.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"There’s a world of difference between the tea you brew at work to power through an assignment and the stuff you make at home, using your favorite infuser, mug, fixings, and pairing with a pastry. This book provides a healthy serving of factual knowledge about the beverage – from how it’s cultivated and fermented to caffeine content and antioxidant properties – but it’s equally invested in more abs..."
Bay Area Bike Rides Deck: 50 Rides for Mountain, Road, and Casual Cyclists
4 recommendations
"Of course, there's no sustainability if we don't think outside of cars. Bikes are the most efficient machine in existence, and have been a symbol of hope for a more egalitarian future since at least the time of George Bernard Shaw. The Bay Area happens not only to encompass some gorgeous and varied terrain, but many bike-friendly paths. Whether you're a leisure or commuter cyclist, this expansive ..."
Secrets of Simplicity: Learning to Live Better With Less $19.95 : Chronicle Books
1 recommendation
"Essentially a handbook for bringing out your inner post-materialist, Secrets of Simplicity is less a how-to than an interactive guide, with plenty of exercises and space for marking your reactions and putting thoughts to paper. Treating everything from investments to weaving dreamcatchers, the book is a useful guide for navigating the small, insidious anxieties built into a consumerist society."
California Academy of Sciences: Architecture in Harmony with Nature $45.00 : Chronicle Books
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"The California Academy of Sciences is one of the oldest museums of natural history in the US. If you live in San Francisco or have visited Golden Gate Park in recent months, you've seen the building's -- opposite the DeYoung Museum -- gradual transformation into a totally new environment. Paricularly notable has been the building's terraforming, with plants being installed on the roof. Partly inst..."
Squeaky Green: The Method Guide To Detoxing Your Home
10 recommendations
"Coming from a women who is not only obsessed with cleaning, but REALLY obsessed with Method products. This cool book about Method products is packed full of tips and ideas to not only clean your home but keep the Earth clean as well."
Listography Journal: Your Life in Lists
10 recommendations
"Write your own listography. Great concept and illustrations. http://listography.com/static/book/cover.html"
Tartine
2 recommendations
"Tartine is my favorite bakery in San Francisco (possibly the world) and I'll soon reside in DC. With this book, I'll be able to whip up a taste of SF in the District!"
Urban Outfitters: Artist Series Sticky Notes
2 recommendations
"Super cute note pad has 8 sticky note pads inside. Great for those post-it lovers."
Wine Lover's Pack
2 recommendations
"The perfect holiday gift for the wine lovers out there - two books bundled togetther at a discount all about wine paired with food and desserts!"
Chronicle Books: Uglydoll 2009 Wall Calendar by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim
1 recommendation
"Ugly fun for every day of 2009, including Uglydoll stickers for noting special occasions and play dates. How could you resist such ugly cuteness ?"
Chronical Books Handmade Weddings
1 recommendation
"Planning a wedding? Check out Handmade Weddings to get some great ideas for being eco and handmade chic at your wedding. http://greenglamgo.com/product/handmade-weddings/"
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