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The lost world of the “gay paradises” in San Francisco and New York is beautifully documented in this collection of remarkably intimate portraits and street scenes taken by photography activist and chronicler Nicholas Blair from 1979–1986. The lovely,...

A comprehensive tour of North American spiritual groups that use psychoactive drugs in the search for higher consciousness• Explores prominent psychedelic churches and sects in depth, including the Native American Church and their peyote rituals, the...

Explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world• Draws on folk traditions from all over Europe, including Transylvanian Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Switzerland, Italy, France, Scandinavia, and the Baltic countries•...

Named one of Us Weekly’s Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2022The New York Times bestselling author of the “refreshing” (The Cut) Next Level Basic and fan-favorite alumna of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules returns with the definitive Basic Bitch handbook for surviving...

JANUARY 1 1958 Johnny Cash plays the first of many concerts at San Quentin State Prison, California. It had become traditional for the prison to stage a New Year’s Day musician’s union extravaganza for the 4,000 inmates, and it just so happened that...

Discover hundreds of stormtrooper helmet designs with a deluxe art book, and customize your own unique helmet with this collector’s set!In 2014, creatives from Lucasfilm, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, and Marvel Studios joined forces for...

A guide to thriving during the ascension into higher consciousness• Explores how the infusion of higher dimensional energy is impacting planet Earth and each of us• Details the forces working to advance our conscious evolution as well as those seeking to...

A collection of key dissenting and majority opinions from U.S. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.During her 27 years as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg became well known for her strongly worded dissenting...

A revolutionary new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum.Animals are in trouble all over the world. Whether through the cruelties of the factory meat industry, poaching and game...

Keep your thoughts and secrets safe and secure with this officially licensed JURASSIC WORLD lock and key diary. This diary features 192 lined pages, eight dinosaurs hidden in invisible ink throughout, and a magic light pen to help you discover them along...

Bring the warmth and magic of the Harry Potter films into your home with Harry Potter: Homemade, featuring over 25 official Wizarding World crafts, home projects, and recipes.    From friendly fireside chats in the Gryffindor common room to a...

See Dungeons & Dragons come to life through the incredible craftwork of pop-up legend Matthew Reinhart! Let a paper craft D20 guide your adventure as you explore iconic D&D locations and enjoy scores of easter eggs waiting to be discovered behind...

Celebrate your love of the Harry Potter™ films with this hardcover journal recreating Harry’s acceptance letter to Hogwarts™ and a pen replica of Harry’s iconic wand.Show the world your love of the Wizarding World while you use this journal and pen...

Don't miss IT STARTS WITH US, the sequel to IT ENDS WITH US. AVAILABLE NOW.'A brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it' Anna Todd, author of...

A brutally honest and moving memoir of lust, abuse, addiction, stardom, and redemption from Arrow and Teen Wolf actor Colton Haynes.Four years ago, Colton Haynes woke up in a hospital. He’d had two seizures, lost the sight in one eye, almost ruptured a...

A madcap adventure through a tight-knit world of drag performers making art and mayhem in the greatest city on earth.Ten years ago, an aimless coat check girl better known today as Merrie Cherry sweet-talked her boss into giving her $100 to host a drag...

A history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion.In recent years, cosplay—the practice of dressing up in...

Celebrate your RAVENCLAW™ pride and show the world your wit, wisdom, and creativity with this deluxe journal and pen set.Keep notes in classic HOGWARTS style™ with this deluxe journal featuring the RAVENCLAW™ house crest and colors. Use the coordinating...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA must-have guide to raising inclusive, antiracist children from educator and advocate, Britt Hawthorne.Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start...

Unpicking the stitches of gender and genre, the stories in this searing, funny, haunting debut explore how our ideas of womanhood shape us, and what they cost us.Winner of the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Award, Christina Stead Prize for Fiction ...

Why might an orangutan care which toothpaste you choose? What does your mobile phone have to do with wind turbines? And can your morning coffee really power a bus?Economics affects every aspect of our lives, from the clothes on our backs to the bread on...

Celebrate your love of Harry Potter™ and the power of the Deathly Hallows™ with this officially licensed Harry Potter bookmark.Bring a touch of magic to your reading and writing with this enamel charm Deathly Hallows™ bookmark with an elastic band...

Celebrate your love of Harry Potter™ with this officially licensed Harry Potter bookmark.Bring a touch of magic to your reading and writing with this Harry Potter™ enamel charm bookmark with elastic band.ELASTIC BAND: Unlike other bookmarks that can slip...

Celebrate Christmas and discover 25 hidden surprises with Hedwig the owl, in this beautiful advent calendar and pop-up book inspired by the Harry Potter films!This must-have collectible designed by renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart brings Hedwig’s...

Open the pockets of this Halloween countdown calendar to reveal magical Dark Arts surprises inspired by the Harry Potter films!With over a dozen exclusive Harry Potter collectibles inspired by the sinister Dark Arts, this official advent calendar is the...

Set off with your adventuring party to gather 25 days’ worth of gifts from the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Collect dozens of little treasures inspired by the Forgotten Realms in this official Dungeons & Dragons countdown calendar. Your...

Keep track of all your spells, potions, and magical musings with the stylish Harry Potter™: Hermione Granger™ Softcover Journal.Be inspired by Hermione’s cleverness as you use this journal to record your class notes, the necessary information to defeat...

Bring a touch of magic to your card writing with these die-cut shaped note cards. Celebrate your love of Harry Potter and send a greeting to friends and family for birthdays, holidays, get-well, or just to say hello with this deluxe collection...

Celebrate your love of the Harry Potter™ films with this weekly planner notepad all year long!This undated weekly planner notepad features iconic anime style imagery of beloved Harry Potter and is a perfect gift for Harry Potter fans.A YEAR OF HARRY...

An exploration of our extraordinary shift away from materialism toward renewal of the numinous, mysterious, and uncertain• Examines topics that evoke widespread misunderstanding, including the real history of secret societies, the wisdom of the Satanic,...

Trust me, there is life and love (and plenty of laughter) after divorce, even when your ex is one of Australia’s highest profile sport stars. Actually, I Don’t Like Cricket Or Blow Jobs! (And to be honest, I suck at both.) Yes, that was what I...

Give this deluxe HARRY POTTER™ GRYFFINDOR™ gift set as a thoughtful gift for any fan of the beloved Harry Potter films.This deluxe gift set includes:  Gryffindor™ Journal: This elegant hardcover journal features a vegan-leather cover printed with a...

USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe Vanderpump Rules breakout star and provocateur brings her signature sharp wit to the page with this collection of humorous and brutally honest essays exploring her rocky road to fame, sobriety, and beyond. What does “Give them...

A stunning portrait of the complicated woman who becomes Ernest Hemingway's fourth wife, tracing her adventures before she meets Ernest, exploring the tumultuous years of their marriage, and evoking her merry widowhood as she shapes Hemingway's literary...

Bring Pawnee to life with Parks and Recreation: The Official Coloring Book, featuring more than 60 ready-to-color, detailed illustrations!What’s better than local government? Coloring in scenes of local government! Destress and relax with this coloring...

Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from...

“Wickedly funny and heartstoppingly vulnerable…every page twinkles with brilliance.” —Refinery29Perfect for fans of Samantha Irby and Trick Mirror, a hilarious, whip-smart collection of personal essays exploring the intersection of queerness, pop...

Gorgeous color art from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece! Volumes 7, 8, and 9 of the Color Walk art books are collected into one beautiful compendium.Color images and special illustrations from the world’s most popular manga, One Piece! This compendium features...

As seen on The View and Good Morning America! If you think Joan Rivers said funny, outrageous, and ridiculous things ONSTAGE, wait ’til you read the funny, outrageous, and ridiculous things she said OFFSTAGE…things that will make you...

‘A damn hilarious read.’ Nazeem Hussain‘A true barbarian.’ Andrew BoltOur world is in chaos lol. And no, Australian Millennials, it’s not your imagination: things are especially f**ked for us.Millions of Baby Boomers got beach houses, free education,...

Dive deeper into the magic of the Wizarding World with this engaging card deck featuring 125 thought-provoking, challenging, and quirky questions inspired by the Harry Potter films.The world of the Harry Potter films is endlessly intriguing, filled with...

Celebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER™ films with this beautiful collection of three linen-textured, pocket-sized notebooks, each featuring a unique and stunning HOGWARTS™ SLYTHERIN™ house design with gold foil accents. Each 3.5-inch by 5.5-inch...

Hold an entire galaxy of iconic lightsabers in the palm of your hand!Discover the most legendary weapons in the galaxy with Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lightsabers. Iconic hilts from across movies, television shows, video games, comics, and novels are...

Sip sweet libations worthy of the Gods with these Greek myth–inspired concoctions based on all your favorite Gods and Goddesses.Care for Hestia’s Old Fashioned? Want to fall in love with Eros on the Beach? How about the Bacchic Muddled Maenad sangria,...

A collection of essays accompanied by beautiful black-and-white photography from a diverse group of women on the moment they realized they were ready to fight for themselves—including Gloria Steinem, Lena Waithe, Joanna Gaines, Brandi Carlile, Beanie...

*PRE-ORDER THE PAPERBACK NOW*'Get your daughters to read this, but only after your partners and sons have finished it’ Jo Brand'An astute and persuasive page-turner' Observer _____________________________________________________Too often, we blame...

Shortlisted for the 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction  Longlisted for the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary AwardFrom the best-selling author of The Tall Man and The Arsonist, a personal tale about death, life...

This unique keepsake box and journal set is destined to become a treasured gift that any grandmother will be delighted to share with her beloved grandchildren.The perfect gift for both grandmother and grandchild, this keepsake box and journal set is an...