Frosty the Snowman

Everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal comes to life on Christmas every year. Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this Little Golden Book retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman for boys and girls 2–5!

Skipping Christmas

Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren’t even going to have a tree. They won’t need one, because come December 25 they’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn’t half as easy as they’d imagined.

A classic tale for modern times, Skipping Christmas offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.

No Two Alike

Follows a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey through a winter landscape, where everything everywhere, from branches and leaves to forests full of trees, is unique.

Hawk Quest

The year is 1072.
The Normans have captured England. The Turks have captured a Norman knight. And in order to free him, a soldier named Vallon must capture four rare hawks.
On a heart-stopping journey to the far ends of the earth, braving Arctic seas, Viking warlords, and the blood-drenched battlefields, Vallon and his comrades must track down their quarry one by one in a relentless race against time.
The scale is huge. The journey is incredible. The history is real. This is Hawk Quest.

Krampus Sticker Book

A large-format sticker book full of Krampus stickers. 72 removable stickers to delight good children and frighten the bad ones. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus' dark servant-a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! At Christmastime, St. Nicholas rewards children who've been good all year-but those who have behaved badly are visited by the Krampus! The images are pulled from vintage, pre-WWI Krampus postcards.

The Very Thirsty Vampire: A Parody

In this hilarious parody of a children's classic, and a follow-up to its highly successful cousin, "The Very Hungry Zombie," "The Very Thirsty Vampire" presents a charming little fellow with a very specific kind of thirst. As he drinks his way through a variety of bartenders, baristas, wine stewards, soda jerks, and other venders of fine beverages who try to quench his thirst, he pines for something of more substance, finally finding it in a blood bank, where an unsuspecting technician finds out she's just his type

With vivid, playful art and amusing text, "The Very Thirsty Vampire" will appeal to picture-book lovers of all ages. Adults will catch its slightly demented humor. Older kids who grew up on classic board books will love the fun of the parody. And all who appreciate the undead will adore this dashing bloodthirsty gentleman with a wicked sense of humor.

How to Tie a Scarf: 33 Styles

From designer silk squares to chunky homemade knits, this guide is filled with inspired ways to style your scarves. Inside you'll find:
• Step-by-step tutorials for square, oblong, and embellished scarves
• Styles for the summer, fall, winter, and spring seasons
• DIY scarf accessories featuring camera straps, tote bags, necklaces and more
Wrapped in a silky cover and with a beautifully designed interior, HOW TO TIE A SCARF is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the finishing touch of a well-styled scarf.

DC Super Heroes: My First Book of Girl Power

A celebration of girl power for budding super heroines featuring beloved DC characters from Wonder Woman to Batgirl.
Exploring attributes from physical strength to intuition, this introduction to DC's super heroines is also a catalog of role models for little girls. From Wonder Woman's ability to find the truth to Black Canary's powerful voice to Batgirl's keen mind, readers will find much to admire. Cool, classic art makes for a fun, colorful package.

My First Book of Super Villains: Learn the Difference Between Right and Wrong

The DC Super Villains everyone loves to hate show budding super heroes what they SHOULD NOT do using humorous examples.
From the Joker and Penguin to Sinestro and Bizarro, DC's cast of bad guys humorously illustrate the difference between good and bad behaviors such as sharing versus stealing; and helping versus hurting. Classic art and funny scenarios will entertain comic book fans of all ages.

The Elf Off the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Gone Bad

"I honestly did believe this shelf gig was going to be great. 'Get out and see the world, ' they said. 'Experience the joy of wide-eyed kids, holiday cheer, and the Christmas spirit, ' they promised. 'Finally leave your parents' basement for once in two hundred and sixty-seven years, ' they told me. I was sold.
And off I went. As a member of Santa's spy squad, I headed down south for the holidays to help the big guy decide who's naughty and who's nice. It was going to be a wonderful change of pace from the screwing, hammering, sanding, painting, and wrapping happening in Ol' St. Nick's workshop.
Or so I thought . . ." Horace the Elf
In this for-parent's-eyes-only parody of the popular holiday title, "The Elf on the Shelf," readers laugh along with Horace as he goes AWOL from his Christmas duties. This photo-story set to verse is the unauthorized (and hilarious) tale of one disgruntled little helper with a gift for making mischief.

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015

Now in its 12th year, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015 is the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to whisky ever produced. Honest, forthright and proudly independent, Jim Murray has tasted and rated over 4,500 world whiskies. The only truly global account of whisky, The Whisky Bible is unrivalled in its authority and is an invaluable source of reference to the consumer, the whisky industry and the drinks trade alike. It has now sold over more than a third of a million copies worldwide.

Jim Murray is a legend and a leading player on the world's whisky stage. In his continuous thirst for knowledge and desire to stay at the very top of his subject, he has almost certainly visited more distilleries and tasted a higher number of different whiskies than anyone that has ever lived. Uncompromisingly independent, Jim is never afraid to pour scorn on those deserving or to champion whiskies previously unfashionable or unknown.

Snowmen at Night

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner's witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner's roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. From the highly successful team that created such winning titles as Fanny's Dream, Snowmen at Night is fabulous, frosty, and fun!

AVENGING UNICORN

From My Shelf Books & Gifts has always been more than books. We also have cool gifts like this unicorn. You've always wanted a unicorn


Everyone wants an imaginary unicorn friend that they can call forth to smite their enemies. The Avenging Unicorn has everything you need to use the power of the unicorn to rid your life of irritations. Put the posable 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) tall hard vinyl unicorn on a flat surface and then impale one of three 3-1/8" tall soft vinyl figures included (bank CEO, mime and hipster). Illustrated window box.

Winter Is Coming

Witness the changing of a season through a watchful child's eyes in this story of nature and discovery from award-winning author Tony Johnston and "New York Times "Best Illustrated artist Jim La Marche.
Day after day, a girl goes to her favorite place in the woods and quietly watches from her tree house as the chipmunks, the doe, the rabbits prepare for the winter. As the temperature drops, sunset comes earlier and a new season begins. Silently she observes the world around her as it reveals its secrets. It takes time and patience to see the changes as, slowly but surely, winter comes.

Hope to Die

Detective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross's family--his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious children--have been ripped away. Terrified and desperate, Cross must give this mad man what he wants if he has any chance of saving the most important people in his life. The stakes have never been higher: What will Cross sacrifice to save the ones he loves? Widely praised by the greatest crime and thriller writers of our time, Cross My Heart set a jaw-dropping story in motion. Hope to Die propels Alex Cross's greatest challenge to its astonishing finish, proving why Jeffery Deaver says "nobody does it better" than James Patterson.

The Little Shepherd's Christmas

This is Reuel's big chance to prove that he can tend sheep just as well as his older brothers. All he has to do is keep a watchful eye on his little flock. But, distracted by his brothers' teasing, he looks away just long enough for a young lamb to wander.

Rodney the Repo Reindeer

Timmy Thomas and Sadie Sue woke up ready to play with their Christmas toys, but their toys were gone They don't understand why their toys are missing. Could it have something to do with their behavior? Find out when Santa sends Rodney the Repo Reindeer to remind Timmy and Sadie it's important to behave after Christmas too

Zombie Christmas Carols

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies!

Fresh brains roasting on an open fire . . .

Outside the temperature's dropping. The snow is falling, blanketing the world in white. Sleigh bells are jingling. Soon it will be that most wondrous time of the year!
That time of flesh-devouring zombie horror!
Yes, Christmas is on its way—and all the little boys and ghouls are dreaming of stockings filled with candied eyes and bleeding body parts. You'd better watch out! Santa Claws is coming to town—and he knows who's been naughty, who's been naughtier . . . and who'll taste best with a nice glass of Chianti!
In celebration of this merry macabre season, we present a peerless compendium of more than two dozen of the most soul-stirring, brain-boiling carols composed specifically for the decomposing. Holiday favorites such as “I Saw Mommy Chewing Santa Claus,” “Deck the Halls with Parts of Wally,” and “We Three Spleens” are guaranteed to lift the spirits of the lumbering, shuffling undead and their temporarily still breathing meals-to-be. So put down your gore-splattered baseball bats and raise your voices in song! And sing loudly—to drown out all the screaming.

The Mistletoe Promise

A love story for Christmas from the #1 bestselling author of "The Christmas Box" and "The Walk."
Elise Dutton dreads the arrival of another holiday season. Three years earlier, her husband cheated on her with her best friend, resulting in a bitter divorce that left her alone, broken, and distrustful.
Then, one November day, a stranger approaches Elise in the mall food court. Though she recognizes the man from her building, Elise has never formally met him. Tired of spending the holidays alone, the man offers her a proposition. For the next eight weeks--until the evening of December 24--he suggests that they pretend to be a couple. He draws up a contract with four rules:
1. No deep, probing personal questions
2. No drama
3. No telling anyone the truth about the relationship
4. The contract is void on Christmas Day
The lonely Elise surprises herself by agreeing to the idea. As the charade progresses, the safety of her fake relationship begins to mend her badly broken heart. But just as she begins to find joy again, her long-held secret threatens to unravel the emerging relationship. But she might not be the only one with secrets.

Traditional Turkey & Other Classic Holiday Recipes Cookbook

Get your taste buds holiday-ready with this fabulous quartet of brand-new cookbooks. Each holiday-themed, 160-page cookbook--including "Creative Cookie Swap," "Traditional Turkey and Other Classic Holiday Recipes, Fruitcake and Other Seasonal Favorites," and" Festive Family Fun Cookbook"--offers dozens of tasty recipe ideas, along with heartfelt inspiration celebrating the real meaning of Christmas.

Krampus Greeting Cards: Gruss Vom Krampus!

Devilish greeting cards featuring the Krampus, packaged in a deluxe metal tin. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus' dark servant-a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps This collection of vintage Krampus images includes 20 cards -- two each of 10 different designs. Krampus Greeting Cards are the perfect gift for a naughty friend or for yourself. The set contains 20 full color cards and 21 red envelopes, packaged inside a metal tin decorated with a striking image of the Krampus. Gruss vom Krampus Greetings from Krampus

The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving

In The Legend of St. Nicholas, the new artwork, created by Marley and Me illustrator, Richard Cowdrey, captivates audiences and tells the story of a young man named Nicholas, who was moved by the plight of the poor and needy. Nicholas spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest Gift of all, Jesus Christ. This gentle Christmas book introduces the original St. Nicholas and offers inspiration for readers to become cheerful givers themselves. The final pages in the book include fun Father Christmas traditions in other lands.

The Cinderella Murder: An Under Suspicion Novel

In a first-time collaboration, "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark partners with bestselling author Alafair Burke to deliver a brand new suspense series about a television program featuring cold case murders.
Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, "Under Suspicion," is a success. Even more, the program--a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected--is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.
Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of "Under Suspicion" the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan's boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church that was active on campus? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?
With the help of lawyer and "Under Suspicion" host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood's elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen--but is Cinderella's murderer ready for a close-up?
Together Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke deliver an exciting publishing event: the start of a thrilling new series guaranteed to keep you guessing until the last suspenseful page.

The Best American Short Stories

"The literary 'Oscars' features twenty outstanding examples of the best of the best in American short stories." -- "Shelf Awareness for Readers"
"The Best American Short Stories 2014" will be selected by national best-selling author Jennifer Egan, who won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction for "A Visit from the Goon Squad, " heralded by "Time" magazine as "a new classic of American fiction." Egan "possesses a satirist's eye and a romance novelist's heart" ("New York Times Book Review").

Everything I Need to Know About Christmas I Learned From a Little Golden Book

The Poky Little Puppy, the Gingerbread Man, and many other classic Golden Books characters help illustrate this wise and witty guide to the holidays! Delightfully retro yet utterly of the moment, this companion to the bestselling EVERYTHING NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK will delight fans of those gold foil-spined treasures. Featuring iconic art from Golden Books luminaries including Eloise Wilkin, Richard Scarry, J.P. Miller, Garth Williams, and more — this collection is a must for maintaining ever-important holiday cheer!

The Lost Colonies of Ancient America

"The question is no longer 'Who discovered America?' Thanks to Frank Joseph, the question is now, 'Who didn't discover America?'"
--David Goudsward, author, Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration
"Here is the history of ancient America you were never taught at school. Frank Joseph, drawing on decades of meticulous research and exploration, has uncovered the evidence that rewrites the history books. A vital addition to the library of anyone seeking knowledge of America's forgotten past."
--David Jones, editor, New Dawn Magazine
The Original Visitors to the New World Revealed
Was America truly unknown to the outside world until Christopher Columbus "discovered" it in 1492? Could a people gifted enough to raise the Great Pyramid more than 4,000 years ago have lacked the skills necessary to build a ship capable of crossing the Atlantic? Did the Phoenicians, who circumnavigated the African continent in 600 bc, never consider sailing farther? Were the Vikings, the most fearless warriors and seafarers of all time, terrified at the prospect of a transoceanic voyage?
If so, how are we to account for an Egyptian temple accidentally unearthed by Tennessee Valley Authority workers in 1935? What is a beautifully crafted metal plate with the image of a Phoenician woman doing in the Utah desert? And who can explain the discovery of Viking houses and wharves excavated outside of Boston?
These enigmas are but a tiny fraction of the abundant physical proof for Old World visitors to our continent hundreds and thousands of years ago. In addition, Sumerians, Minoans, Romans, Celts, ancient Hebrews, Indonesians, Africans, Chinese, Japanese, Welsh, Irish, and the Knights Templar all made their indelible, if neglected, mark on our land.

The Classic Zucchini Cookbook: 225 Recipes for All Kinds of Squash

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like The Classic Zucchini Cookbook This book offers 225 easy recipes for all kinds of summer and winter squash. Here are finger foods: Spicy Pepitas and Curried Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Salads: Mexican Zucchini Shrimp Salad and Avocado Salad in Zucchini Boats. Entrees: Baked Penne with Summer Squash and Mushrooms and Chicken Pot Pie with Butternut Squash. Breads: Classic Zucchini Bread and Apple-Carrot-Zucchini Muffins. Desserts: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie and Deep, Dark Zucchini Chocolate Cake. You'll also find a wealth of information on squash varieties; how to select, store, clean, and preserve your squash; fun lore and facts; and even information on zucchini festivals.

The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches to Go

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches to Go Bento fever has recently swept across the West, fuelled not just by an interest in cute, decorative food, but by the desire for an economical, healthy approach to eating in these times of recession. A leading light in the popularization of bento has been Makiko Itoh, whose blog, Just Bento, has nearly 160,000 subscribers in the U.S. alone, all of whom love her delicious recipes and practical bento-making tips.

Now, for the first time, Itoh's expertise has been packaged in book form. The Just Bento Cookbook contains 25 attractive bento menus and more than 150 recipes, all of which have been specially created for this book and are divided into two main sections, Japanese and Not-so-Japanese. The Japanese section includes classic bento menus such as Salted Salmon Bento and Chicken Karaage Bento, while the Not-so-Japanese section shows how Western food can be adapted to the bento concept, with delicious menus such as Summer Vegetable Gratin Bento and Everyone Loves a Pie Bento.

In addition to the recipes, Itoh includes sections on bento-making equipment, bento staples to make and stock, basic cooking techniques, and a glossary. A planning-chart section is included, showing readers how they might organize their weekly bento making.

In a market full of bento books that emphasize the cute and the decorative, this book stands out for its emphasis on the health and economic benefits of the bento, and for the very practical guidelines on how to ensure that a daily bento lunch is something that can easily be incorporated into anyone's lifestyle. This is the perfect book for the bento beginner, but will also provide a wealth of new bento recipe ideas and tips for Just Bento aficionados.

500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Recipes, from Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like 500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Recipes, from Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love Low-fat or low-carb? A recent New York Times Magazine (July 7, 2002) cover story answered this question and said that Dr. Atkins was right all along, "its not fat that makes us fat but carbohydrates." Though the government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in research trying to prove that fat is the cause of obesity, there has been a subtle shift in the scientific consensus over the past five years supporting what the low-carb diet doctors have been saying all along: if we eat less carbohydrates, we will lose weight and live longer.

One of the toughest challenges of any diet is having enough variety and choices to keep the dieter from losing interest. The most common reason that people abandon their diet is boredom but 500 LOW CARB RECIPES: 500 Recipes, From Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love by Dana Carpender has more than enough recipes to keep even the most finicky dieter on track.
With recipes for everything including hors dÆoeuvres, snacks, breads, muffins, side dishes, entrees, cookies, cakes and much more, this is an endless supply for creating meals for the whole family night after night. Whether everyone in the family is on a diet or not, these recipes are proven winners with adults and kids alike.

Also included:
Many one-dish meals for single people--main dish salads, skillet suppers that include meat and vegetables, and hearty soups that are a full meal in a bowl.

Ideas for breaking out of old ways of looking at food with suggestions that save time and money and change what is considered a normal meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Information about where to find low-carbohydrate specialty products and descriptions of low-carb specialty foods found in grocery stores everywhere.

An entire chapter that lists and describes low-carb substitute ingredients such as fats and oils, flour substitutes, liquids, seasonings and sweeteners.

Dieters will be pleased to know that they can eat foods like guacamole, omelets, pizza, steak, ham and dessert without giving up great taste and still lose weight. There are enough recipes to create the perfect menu for any holiday of the year--including Thanksgiving. Each of the 500 recipes includes a carbohydrate count to help calculate the total carb intake of each menu.

There are more recipes for main dishes and side dishes than most low-carb dieters will ever be able to eat--everything from down-home cooking to ethnic fare; from quick-and-easy weeknight meals to knock-their-socks off party food. 500 LOW CARB RECIPES is the last cookbook any dieter will ever need to buy and certain to be used until the binding is worn out!

Deane Center for the Performing Arts

The face of Wellsboro keeps changing, but it's not always a bad thing. I remember Davis Furniture, my uncle worked there for a period of time. It was a good store, but it closed. The building was mostly vacant for a long time, and that's never good for a town. Luckily the Deane Center came into existence.

The building was purchased with a donation and with other fundraising efforts, the Deane Center for the Performing Arts came into being. The Deane Center's mission is to provide a venue for the arts, both community and professional to rehearse and deliver performances that are educational and entertaining. The goal is affordable performances for the area. I took my dad to a Johnny Cash impersonator last December, and he loved it.

There are also music practice/music lesson rooms. From My Shelf Books Vs. The Evil Empire used one of these rooms for the premier of the webseries. It was free to use with a reservation and very much appreciated. There are also several large reception rooms and a board room available for meeting space at reasonable rental rates.

From My Shelf Books recently hosted Jay Paterno, the son of Joe Paterno. It was our first book event that was so big that we couldn't hold it in the bookstore. Luckily, there was the Deane Center. We were going to hold it in the lobby, but it was so big that we needed the Coolidge theatre.

It was a reasonable rate to rent, and we would never have been able to hold as many people as we did without it. It's my hope that we will be able to draw other authors, writers, and public figures in the future, but the thing is, you can too. The Deane Center is there for the public to use, and you are really only limited by your imagination.

Here's to the Deane Center and Tioga County bringing lots of interesting events that are both entertaining and educational to the area.

Peter and the Starcatchers

Peter and the Starcatchers is our December pick for our teen book club. Our teen book club is free for area teens. Teens pick up the book at the store, and once we meet and discus the book, they return it and can receive the next months book. We then sell the used books to help fund the club, or for three dollars, the teen can keep the book.

We also get by with donations from our community and friends of the store and teens in other areas. Our friend Barry in Ohio paid for one of next months books. We also have pizza and drinks, and often an area business donates this. If you are interested, contact us. We'll let everyone know of your generosity on our Facebook page.

You can donate by clicking on the photo or drop by and donate, or next time you come into the store, just drop your change in our jar...

Don't even think of starting this book unless you're sitting in a comfortable chair and have lots of time. A fast-paced, impossible-to-put-down adventure awaits as the young orphan Peter and his mates are dispatched to an island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They set sail aboard the Never Land, a ship carrying a precious and mysterious trunk inits cargo hold, and the journey quickly becomes fraught with excitement and danger.

Discover richly developed characters in the sweet but sophisticated Molly, the scary but familiar Black Stache, and the fearless Peter. Treacherous battles with pirates, foreboding thunderstorms at sea, and evocative writing immerses the reader in a story that slowly and finally reveals the secrets and mysteries of the beloved Peter Pan.

The Unofficial Narnia Cookbook: From Turkish Delight to Gooseberry Fool: Over 150 Recipes Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like The Unofficial Narnia Cookbook Bring the Majesty of Narnia to Your Table.

Have you ever wished you could travel through the wardrobe with Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter, simply to taste some of the wondrous food they eat? Ever tried tucking a piece of toffee in the ground, hoping a toffee tree would grow so you could eat sweets for breakfast?
Now you can recreate the delicious meals from Narnia in the comfort of your own home without worrying about the White Witch or epic battles. Menus include more than 150 easy-to-make recipes for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner, and of course dessert.

Relive the magical and glorious world of Narnia as you cook your way through foods so good you'll think Aslan delivered them himself.

-Breakfast with Trumpkin the Dwarf -- Fire roasted pavenders

-Tea with Tumnus the Faun-soft -- Boiled eggs and sugar-dusted tea cake

-Snack with the White Witch -- Turkish Delight

-Dinner with the Beavers -- Fried trout and homemade sandwich bread

-Dessert from Father Christmas -- Plum pudding and Christmas biscuits

"Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably."--C.S. Lewis
Dinah Buchloz is the author of the New York Times bestselling Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and four children. She had never been to Narnia but plans to visit as soon as she finds the right wardrobe.

Delicious Mornings: Comforting Breakfasts Baked from Scratch

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Make the most important meal of the day the BEST meal of your day! Delicious Mornings is a delectable collection of from-scratch breakfast recipes, including everyones classic favorites as well as scrumptious new twists like French Toast Casserole

Iron Horses: America's Race to Bring the Railroads West

A vivid account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad -- available for the first time in trade paperback -- by the author of the bestselling The Admirals: "Borneman is masterly at writing seamless narrative." -- Douglas Brinkley, author of The Wilderness Warrior

After the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, the rest of the United States was up for grabs, and the race was on. The prize: a better, shorter, less snowy route through the American Southwest, linking Los Angeles to Chicago.

In IRON HORSES, Borneman recounts the rivalries, contested routes, political posturing, and business dealings that unfolded as an increasing number of lines pushed their way across the country.

Borneman brings to life the legendary robber barons behind it all and also captures the herculean efforts required to construct these roads -- the laborers who did the back-breaking work, the brakemen who ran atop moving cars, the tracklayers crushed and killed by runaway trains. From backroom deals in Washington, DC, to armed robberies of trains in the wild deserts, from cattle cars to streamliners and Super Chiefs, all the great incidents and innovations of a mighty American era are made vivid in IRON HORSES.

The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 "Rooster Sauce" Recipes that Pack a Punch

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such book as The Sriracha Cookbook You’ve drizzled the addictively spicy chili sauce over your breakfast eggs, noodles, and French fries, but now it’s time to take your Sriracha obsession to bold, new heights. Food writer and trained chef Randy Clemens presents 50 palate-expanding recipes that make the most of Sriracha’s savory punch, such as: Spicy Ceviche, Honey-Sriracha Glazed Buffalo Wings, Bacon-Sriracha Cornbread, the Ultimate Sriracha Burger, Peach-Sriracha Sorbet, and more.

Named Bon Appétit’s Ingredient of the Year for 2010, the piquant pureé of chili peppers is one of the few kitchen standbys adored by adventurous cooks of all stripes—from star chefs to college freshmen—who appreciate its vibrant, versatile balance of ketchup-like sweetness, garlicky pungency, and just the right amount of spice. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a recent convert to the revered “rooster sauce,” you’ll love adding heat, depth, and an intriguing Southeast Asian twist to your dishes beyond just a tableside squeeze.

The Bacon Lover's Cookbook

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It's bacon time! With breakfasts, dinners, desserts, and everything in between, this full-color novelty cookbook proves that everything really is better with bacon. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for your bacon-obsessed friend or you're a bacon aficionado yourself, you'll love the mouthwatering recipes and fun facts in The Bacon Lover's Cookbook.

The Star Wars Cookbook II: Darth Malt and More Galactic Recipes

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like The Star Wars Cookbook II: Darth Malt and More Galactic Recipes Even the pickiest of Gungans will eat their fruits and veggies when Bubble City Salad and Boss Nass Broccoli are on the menu. With this exciting new sequel to the best-selling The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes, Star Wars fans of all ages can cook up more out-of-this-world fun. From razor-toothed Opee's Sea Crunch (for fish fillets with a real bite) to Darth Double Dogs (doubling as a light saber you can eat!), this intergalactic Star Wars cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. Featuring hilarious photographs and recipes and wipe-clean pages, The Star Wars Cookbook II even includes a shiny plastic stencil of Darth Maul to help decorate culinary creations. And age is no issue when the Force is with you-adults as well as kids will have a great time with this book.

That the Blood Stay Pure: African Americans, Native Americans, and the Predicament of Race and Identity in Virginia

That the Blood Stay Pure traces the history and legacy of the commonwealth of Virginia s effort to maintain racial purity and its impact on the relations between African Americans and Native Americans. Arica L. Coleman tells the story of Virginia s racial purity campaign from the perspective of those who were disavowed or expelled from tribal communities due to their affiliation with people of African descent or because their physical attributes linked them to those of African ancestry. Coleman also explores the social consequences of the racial purity ethos for tribal communities that have refused to define Indian identity based on a denial of blackness. This rich interdisciplinary history, which includes contemporary case studies, addresses a neglected aspect of America s long struggle with race and identity."

Vegan Lunch Box: 130 Amazing, Animal-Free Lunches Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love!

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

If you think vegan lunchtime means peanut butter and jelly day after day, think again! Based on the wildly popular blog of the same name, Vegan Lunch Box offers an amazing array of meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free meals and snacks. All the recipes are organized into menus to help parents pack quick, nutritious, and irresistible vegan lunches. Ideal for everyday and special occasions, Vegan Lunch Box features tips for feeding even the most finicky kids. It includes handy allergen-free indexes identifying wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free recipes, and product recommendations that make shopping a breeze.

Wookiee Cookies: A Star Wars Cookbook

From My Shelf Books is having a HUGE cookbook sale. Every book in our cookbook section is on sale from November 1st to November 15. Everyone save 20% off any cookbook new or used, and if you are a member, you get 30% off!

Save on such great books like Wookiee Cookies: A Star Wars Cookbook Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic Star Wars cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. With hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well as in most space stations, Wookiee Cookies even includes a sheet of shiny Star Wars stickers. Age is no issue when it comes to Star Wars cuisine-kids as well as adults will have a great time with this book. Whether you drove to your first Star Wars flick or just had your fifth birthday, there's no reason you can't whip up some Crazy Cantina Chili at near light speed.

Thanksgiving on Thursday

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
It's a time for giving thanks . . .
when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on?

Easy Snacks from Around the World

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Save on such great books like Easy Snacks from Around the World Author Heather Alexander takes readers on a taste journey around the world! Try your hand at making bruschetta, a snack with tomatoes and basil from Italy, or a strawberry lassi from India. Easy-to-follow recipes using familiar and new ingredients allow readers to try a variety of new foods. Includes tips on cooking techniques and kitchen safety.

Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude!: Over 230 Scrumptious, Quick & Easy Recipes for Garfield's Favorite Foods...Lasagna, Pizza

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Save on such great books like Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude! The first new Garfield cookbook in 10 years is packed with more than 230 scrumptious, quick, and easy recipes for Garfield's favorite foodsNlasagna, pizza, and much more. There are plenty of Garfield gags and illustrations, plus easy cooking tips and simple substitutions.

For Love of Country

A celebration of the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of this generation of American veterans on the battlefield and their equally valuable contributions on the home front.
Because so few of us now serve in the military, our men and women in uniform have become strangers to us. We stand up at athletic events to honor them, but we hardly know their true measure. Here, Starbucks CEO and longtime veterans’ advocate Howard Schultz and National Book Award finalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post offer an enlightening, inspiring corrective.
The authors honor acts of uncommon valor in Iraq and Afghanistan, including an Army sergeant who repeatedly runs through a storm of gunfire to save the lives of his wounded comrades; two Marines who sacrifice their lives to halt an oncoming truck bomb and protect thirty-three of their brothers in arms; a sixty-year-old doctor who joins the Navy to honor his fallen son.
We also see how veterans make vital contributions once they return home, drawing on their leadership skills and commitment to service: former soldiers who aid residents in rebuilding after natural disasters; a former infantry officer who trades in a Pentagon job to teach in an inner-city neighborhood; a retired general leading efforts to improve treatments for brain-injured troops; the spouse of a severely injured soldier assisting families in similar positions.
These powerful, unforgettable stories demonstrate just how indebted we are to those who protect us and what they have to offer our nation when their military service is done.

The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals

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Save on such great books like The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals Missy Chase Lapine is the creator of the Sneaky Chef series of books, including New York Times bestseller, The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals. The Sneaky Chef and Sneaky Fitness books have inspired not only families around the country, but have established a whole new healthy eating and lifestyle brand category.

Missy is a member of Parenting Magazine’s team of experts, the “Mom Squad,” a panel of high-profile experts. She has been a cooking instructor at New York’s finest culinary schools, and serves on the New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Advisory Council and the Health Sciences Advisory Council of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia. Missy has an ongoing commitment to the Food Bank for Westchester and is also a Curator for the members-only shopping site, OpenSky.com. Missy actively engages the public through her state-of-the-art consumer friendly website, www.TheSneakyChef.com.

Missy is the former publisher of Eating Well magazine and is the founder of BabySpa, a natural baby product line. She lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and two daughters.

The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook: From Lamb Stew to "Groosling" - More Than 150 Recipes Inspired by the Hunger Games Trilogy

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""Here's some advice. Stay alive."" --Haymitch Abernathy

When it comes to "The Hunger Games," staying alive means finding food any way possible. Katniss and Gale hunt live game, Peeta's family survives on the bread they make, and the inhabitants of the Seam work twelve-hour days for a few handfuls of grain--all while the residents of the Capitol gorge themselves on delicacies and desserts to the heart's desire.

For the first time, you will be able to create delicious recipes from the humble District 12 to the extravagant Capital, including:
French Bread from the Mellark Family Bakery

Katniss's Favorite Lamb Stew with Dried Plums

Rue's Roasted Parsnips

Gale's Bone-Pickin' Big Game Soup

Capitol-Grade Dark Chocolate Cake

If you're starving for more from Katniss, Peeta, and Gale, this cookbook is sure to whet your appetite

Small Business Caterday

You might have heard of Small Business Saturday. It's been getting a lot of attention the last couple years. Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Black Friday. Black Friday has become a major shopping holiday with great deals at many big businesses. Small Business Saturday is to showcase smaller businesses and their connection to the community.

From My Shelf Book & Gifts started small, and we still are. This small business Saturday we are going to celebrate by showcasing other small businesses. Our author that day will be a mother and daughter team, Vell Sweeny and Elizabeth Sweeny. The book will be Cast Off Cat, written by Vell and illustrated by Elizabeth.

It's a delightful children's book about an outside cat who finds his furever home. It's their second children's cat book. The Sweeny's were here last here to sign and talk about Second Hand Cat. These are books written and illustrated by true cat lovers and that comes through in the reading. A great gift for cat lover's of any age.

The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook: From Lady Mary's Crab Canapes to Daisy's Mousse Au Chocolat

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The only collection of recipes good enough for the Crawley family to eat
Eat like one of the Crawley family. Host an elegant afternoon tea. Treat guests to lavish six-course dinners. With this collection of delicacies inspired by Emmy Award winning series "Downton Abbey," you will feel as sophisticated and poised as the men and women of Downton when you prepare these upstairs and downstairs favorites from eras new and old. Each dish finds its roots within the kitchen of the grand estate, including:

Velvety Cream of Mushroom Soup

Baked and Buttery Balsamic Asparagus with Sea Salt

Crispy Roast Duck with Blackberry Sauce

Creamless Steak au Poivre

Upper-Class Fruit Salad

Complete with fifteen brand-new recipes from the Roaring Twenties, you will love indulging in the splendors of another era with the snacks, entrees, and desserts from this masterpiece of a cookbook."

Sushi

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Save on such great books like Sushi Now, with this practical and attractive guide, you can learn to make sushi at home. Sushi's step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to make a variety of dishes using easy to follow recipes suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. Filled with elegant photographs, this beautifully designed volume is a must-have for your cookbook collection.