Minions: Snow Day

A chilly winter tale featuring your favorite sweet and subversive Minions
Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the rest of the Minion tribe are enjoying a snow day. They're digging holes, building igloos, and making snowmen... make that snow-Minions But when a giant bear comes along, will he ruin their day?
A new, original adventure featuring the characters from the hit animated feature
Minions (c) 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Gone with the Gin: Cocktails with a Hollywood Twist

Here's drinking with you, kid
We know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you re the king (or queen ) of the world. No matter your cinematic stripe, there's a beverage (or ten) tailor-made just for you.
A perfect gift for film buffs and a terrific twist on movie nights, "Gone with the Gin" is the ultimate cocktail book for die-hard silver screen aficionados who prefer to be shaken, not stirred. Included within are 50 delicious drinkspaired with winking commentary on history's most quotable filmsplus an all-star lineup of drinking games, movie-themed munchies, and illustrations throughout.
So go ahead, make my drink.

Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible

Jim Murray was a Hartford, Connecticut, native and 1943 Trinity College graduate. He worked at the New Haven Register and Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, and was TIME Inc.'s Hollywood correspondent, a founding father of Sports Illustrated, and sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times for 37 years. Murray was inducted into Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame writers' wing in 1988 and won a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1990. He died in 1998.

Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas

A young ninja wants a snowball fight for Christmas, and he just might get his holiday wish in this picture book with graphic novel inspired illustrations that celebrate the spirit of giving, Samurai style.
It's snowing on Christmas Eve Yukio loves snowball fights, but none of the other ninjas will play with him for fear of landing on Santa's naughty list. Can Yukio chase Santa away from Ninja Village, or will a Samurai Santa thwart Yukio's plan? An epic snowball fight later, one thing's for sure: this is going to be Yukio's best Christmas ever.

Cthulhu's Coloring Book and Necronomicon of Sunny Day Doings

Phil is a full time artist an graphic designer. He works in a variety of industries including publishing where he had designed scores of book covers and illustrated three children's book.

Phil is a full time artist an graphic designer. He works in a variety of industries including publishing where he had designed scores of book covers and illustrated three children's book.

Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!

Santa comes to the barnyard in this holiday addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the "New York Times "bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you "Click, Clack, Moo "and "Click, Clack, Peep "
It's the night before Christmas and all through the farm, not a creature is stirring, not even a...duck?
Farmer Brown is busy decorating his home in preparation for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve All seems calm in the barnyard, but Farmer Brown isn t the only one who is getting ready...
Ho
Ho
OH NO
Once again, Duck has gotten the whole barnyard STUCK in quite a predicament Will anyone be able to un-stuck Duck and save Christmas?

The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book

The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's "Game of Thrones, "this one-of-a-kind coloring book features forty-five exclusive illustrations
ALL MEN MUST DRAW
In a world where weddings are red, fire is green, and debts are paid in gold, countless images leap off the page (or the screen) thanks to the eye-popping intricacy of the vivid settings and details. Now, for the first time, fans of this blockbuster saga can fill in the blanks and marvel as this meticulously imagined universe comes to life, one sword, sigil, and castle at a time. With dozens of stunning original black-and-white illustrations from world-renowned illustrators Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomi, Adam Stower, and Levi Pinfold, this unique collector's item expands the reach of an international phenomenon with flying colors.

The Twelve Burps of Christmas

George burps his way through the holidays!

In the first Super Special of Nancy Krulik's popular series, George stars in two stories! Between the class play and his old best friend's surprise visit, the Christmas celebrations are shaping up to be a season of fun! But of course the magic burps--an even dozen of them--put a crazy spin on all his plans. If only Santa could leave George a cure for burps under the tree!

Frozen Olaf's Night Before Christmas Book & CD

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring . . . until a sound awakens Olaf. Read along as Olaf has the adventure of a lifetime with a mysterious stranger in red. This beautifully illustrated 32-page paper-over-board picture book comes with a read-along CD featuring audio narration by Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf Fans of all generations will delight in Olaf's innocent and humorous account of "The Night Before Christmas."

Independent We Stand, But Not Alone

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Happy Hanukkah, Curious George

Everyone's favorite curious little monkey celebrates the Festival of Lights, neighbors, and friends in this joyful tabbed board book of poems. Full color.

Top Five Books for Christian Adults this Christmas Season

Is there someone in your life for whom their faith is an integral part of THEIR life? Are you looking for a great book to buy the Christian(s) in your life that is NOT one of the top twenty most over-marketed Christian books sold at Walmart? Look no further than From My Shelf's 2015 list, here:

These are not listed in a particular order of favorites. We're excited about all of them! It's just a question of which best fits your recipient and your holiday budget. The staff at From My Shelf would be happy to help on both counts. Come by the bookstore any time, or contact us via email, website, facebook, or phone, for more personalized help.

1. Praying for Strangers: An Adventure of the Human Spirit by River Jordan: I don't know if River Jordan is her birth-certificate name or not. It doesn't matter. Her book is refreshing. Ron Hall's front cover review says, "Will alter the way you see those seemingly random people that God places daily in your path." Agreed. Paperback, suggested cover price, $15.00 (with better discounts here, of course!)

2. A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-1918 by Joseph Loconte. I was drawn to this for several reasons: (a)The Inklings. (b)I have read and discussed a lot about the influence and symbolism of World War 2 in Lewis's and in Tolkien's works, but I haven't seen as much about World War 1 themes in their literature. (c)There's not enough written for the layman about World War 1, period. Textbooks, yes. A book making these events more approachable to the every day 21st-Century reader, not so much. Hardcover, suggested cover price, $24.99 (we'll help you out on price!)

3. (Speaking of the Inklings.....) Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C.S. Lewis by Abigail Santamaria. If you're a C.S. Lewis fan, you've probably read Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis's recounting of his personal journey, late in life, from confirmed bachelor to new husband, from happy newlywed to grief-stricken widower, from believer to one who had to put his faith in heaven to the hardest test. There were two wonderful films produced -- one in the UK and one in the US -- called "Shadowlands" which also introduced millions of viewers to this personal side of Lewis's life and faith. Here is the book we've been waiting for since then. Hardcover, suggested cover price, $28.00 (ask us our prices, ok?)

4. The Accidental Pilgrim: Finding God and His Mother in Tuscany by Judith Sornberger. If you know Judith, this book will be an even better treat, because you can imagine Judith's down-to-earth sharing, her wryly gentle tone in reading it aloud, and the parts of her life she is writing about. Judith is a recently-retired English professor from Mansfield University, right down the road! This frank, funny, intimate, surprising, spiritual memoir takes us along with Judith from struggling single mother to awestruck, amateur art historian as images of Christ and Mary resound in her heart on a trip to Italy. Includes beautiful color reproductions of many works of art; quotes from sources as diverse as D.H. Lawrence to Pablo Neruda to the Gospel of Luke; and great travel writing. An interesting multi-genre piece that will challenge, delight, validate, and surprise you. Paperback, suggested cover price, $29.95, (ask about member discounts! We can even get it signed/inscribed for you!)

5. Celtic Devotions: A Guide to Morning and Evening Prayer by Calvin Miller. Sure, there are the Biblical prayers, psalms, and quotes you might expect to find in a devotional. This slim volume, however, holds so much more. Somehow, these brief entries for morning and evening prayer for 30 days, are so rich and lovely and poetic, they fill you up without leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Too many times when I try to follow a Bible study or devotional program, I end up feeling either overwhelmed, out of my league, or inadequate. Sure, a lot of that is "my stuff".... but I think there are a lot of us who bring similar baggage to these kinds of books, and this one is like drinking clear, pure water. Paperback, suggested cover price $16.00 (see notes below and above :)


Sometimes it's necessary to read other people's "suggested book lists" or "suggested gift lists" and buy the items other places. We ask that, if possible, if you are going to buy any of the books on our lists, that you consider buying them with us first. If you prefer to shop local in your neck of the woods, GREAT. Please don't take these suggestions, though, and buy these at the Evil Empire. That's not cool, man. THANKS!!

Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine

The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and pragmatism, forgiveness and redemption, and many others.

The essays in this volume tackle the philosophical questions from these blockbuster films including: Was Anakin predestined to fall to the Dark Side? Are the Jedi truly role models of moral virtue? Why would the citizens and protectors of a democratic Republic allow it to descend into a tyrannical empire? Is Yoda a peaceful Zen master or a great warrior, or both? Why is there both a light and a dark side of the Force? Star Wars and Philosophy ponders the depths of these subjects and asks what it truly means to be mindful of the "living force."

The Hardy Boys Starter Set

A special treat for Hardy Boys fans The firstfive books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. Titles included are "#1 The Tower Treasure," "#2 The House on the Cliff," "#3 The Secret of the Old Mill," "#4 The Missing Chums," and "#5 Hunting for Hidden Gold.

More Doctor Who and Philosophy

"More Doctor Who and Philosophy" is a completely new collection of chapters, additional to "Doctor Who and Philosophy" (2010), by the same editors. Since that first "Doctor Who and Philosophy," much has happened in the Whoniverse: a new and controversial regeneration of the Doctor, multiple new companions, a few creepy new enemies of both the Doctor and planet Earth.

New questions have been raised and new questioners have come along, so there are plenty of new topics for philosophical scrutiny. Is the impossible girl really impossible? Is there anything wrong with an inter-species lesbian relationship (the kids weren t quite ready for that in 1963, but no one blinks an eye in 2015)? Can it really be right for the Doctor to lie and to selectively forget? We even have two authors who have figured out how to build a TARDIS instructions included

An added feature of this awesome new volume is that the editors have reached out to insiders of "Who" fandom, people who run hugely successful "Who" conventions, play in "Who"-inspired bands, and run wildly popular podcasts and websites, to share their privileged insights into why the Doctor is so philosophically deep.

The Way of Kings

Brandon Sanderson, widely acclaimed for his work completing Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time saga, begins a grand cycle of his own, with The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive.
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.
It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them.
One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable.
Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called "The Way of Kings." Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity.
Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war.
The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, "The Way of Kings" is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making.

Speak again the ancient oaths,
Life before death.
Strength before weakness.
Journey before Destination.
and return to men the Shards they once bore.
The Knights Radiant must stand again.

Llama Llama Holiday Drama Doll: 14"

If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree, but will Christmas ever come? It takes more than a hug from Mama to remind him that the true gift is to have each other.

A Friend, Indeed

What makes someone a good friend? Find out in this sweet 8x8 storybook based on the new "Peanuts "movie
The Peanuts gang bursts onto the big screen November 6, 2015 in an all new feature film from Twentieth Century Fox
Friendship is everywhere in Charlie Brown's world. Snoopy is friends with Woodstock, Peppermint Patty is friends with Marcie, and Linus is friends with his beloved blanket. What about good ole Charlie Brown? He has friends, too. But when he sees the Little Red Haired Girl and falls "blockhead" over heels, he wants to be her friend more than anything in the world. First he ll need to get up the courage to talk with her

Frozen Fever Read-Along Storybook and CD

It's Anna's birthday, and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever But when Elsa catches a cold, her icy powers go a little out of control. Will Elsa's fever end up ruining the party? Based on the animated short Frozen Fever, this storybook-and-CD set features thrilling sound effects, word-for-word narration, and original character voices.

Guns on the Early Frontiers

This excellent reference work identifies the guns used in America during the era of eastern settlement and the westward advance of the frontier -- particularly the arms used in the West during the first half of the nineteenth century. More than a descriptive record of gun types, the book relates the weapons to the people who made, sold, and used them. Accompanying chapters on "Arming the American Indian, "Personal Weapons of the Traders and Trappers," as well as surveys of military arms, small cannon, and other accessories are rare illustrations of antique muskets, repeating rifles, pistols, flintlock guns, Colt revolvers, powder horns, bullet molds, boat cannon, and other weapons -- all clearly identified and described.

The Isis Apocalypse: The History, Strategy, and Doomsday Vision of the Islamic State

The Islamic State is one of the most lethal and successful jihadist groups in modern history, surpassing even al-Qaeda. Thousands of its followers have marched across Syria and Iraq, subjugating millions, enslaving women, beheading captives, and daring anyone to stop them. Thousands more have spread terror beyond the Middle East under the Islamic State's black flag.

How did the Islamic State attract so many followers and conquer so much land? By being more ruthless, more apocalyptic, and more devoted to state-building than its competitors. The shrewd leaders of the Islamic State combined two of the most powerful yet contradictory ideas in Islam-the return of the Islamic Empire and the end of the world-into a mission and a message that shapes its strategy and inspires its army of zealous fighters. They have defied conventional thinking about how to wage wars and win recruits. Even if the Islamic State is defeated, jihadist terrorism will never be the same.

Based almost entirely on primary sources in Arabic-including ancient religious texts and secret al-Qaeda and Islamic State letters that few have seen - William McCants' "The ISIS Apocalypse" explores how religious fervor, strategic calculation, and doomsday prophecy shaped the Islamic State's past and foreshadow its dark future.

Unicorn Poop

Is there anything about unicorns that isn't sparkly? Man, even unicorn poop smells delightful. You didn't know? Well, that is not surprising. It is pretty hard to spot a unicorn, yet alone see one doing the most private of tasks, defecating. And then the last thing you think is, "Hey. Let me smell whatever just plopped outta that unicorn's hindquarters."

Turns out, unicorn poop is a natural sudsing agent. That's right. You too can now wash yourself with poo. Fantastic smelling poo! This rainbow-colored, layered "soap bar" includes vegan-friendly oils that have a range of fantastic smells such as birthday cake, blueberry muffin, cola, butterscotch, and vanilla. Lather up and come out smelling like sunshine, meadows, and rainbows.

Firearms, Traps, & Tools of the Mountain Men

This classic, scholarly history of the fur trappers and traders of the early nineteenth century focuses on the devices that enabled the opening of the untracked American west. Sprinkled with interesting facts and old western lore, this guide to traps and tools is also a lively history. The era of the mountain man is distinct in American history, and Russell's exhaustive coverage on the guns, traps, knives, axes, and other iron tools of this era, along with meticulous appendices, is astonishing. The result of thirty-five years of painstaking research, this is the definitive guide to the tools of the mountain men.

The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew at His Side

A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendship ("Publishers Weekly," starred review), this "Sunday Times" top ten bestseller is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, flying countless combat missions and surviving everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend.
In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man s-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home.
Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd whom he named Ant after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert the puppy, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with RAF Bomber Command. Finally grounded after being injured on a flight mission, Ant refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war, Robert and Ant had become true war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the Animal VC.
With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, "The Dog Who Could Fly" is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.

Buried Treasure You Can Find

A book that every treasure hunter and metal detector hobbyist should possess. Lists over 7500 specific known sites of buried treasure in 50 states. Complete information about using the latest, most modern metal detectors.

A Dance with Death

In their own vivid words, the women members of the Soviet air force recount their dramatic efforts against the German forces in World War II. These brave women, the first ever to fly in combat, proved that women could be among the best of warriors, withstanding the rigors of combat and downing the enemy.
The women who tell their stories here began the war mostly as inexperienced girls--many of them teenagers. In support of their homeland, they volunteered to serve as bomber and fighter pilots, navigator-bombardiers, gunners, and support crews. Flying against the Luftwaffe, they saw many of their friends--as well as many of their foes--fall to earth in flames. Their three combat Air Force regiments fought as many as one thousand missions during the war.
For their heroism and success against the enemy, two of the women's regiments were honored by designation as "Guard" regiments. At least thirty women were decorated with the gold star of Hero of the Soviet Union, their nation's highest award.
But equally courageous were the women's efforts to show the Red Army that they were entirely adequate to the great role they sought. For even though Stalin had decreed equality for both sexes, the women had to grapple initially with deep distrust from male pilots and Red Army officers, against whom they eventually prevailed.
War, Stalin-era politics, and human emotion mix in these gripping, first-person accounts. Supported by photographs of the women at war, the stories are unforgettable. Portraits of the women as they are now, taken by award-winning photographer Anne Noggle, add the perspective of time to the experiences of the survivors of this great dance with death.

The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook: Sweet Treats for the Geek in All of Us

The long-awaited first cookbook from the creator and host of the Internet's most popular baking show, "Nerdy Nummies" a collection of Rosanna Pansino's all-time favorite geeky recipes as well as sensational new recipes exclusive to this book.
"The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook" is quirky, charming, and fun, featuring the recipes behind Rosanna Pansino's celebrated, one-of-a-kind creations, as well as beautiful, mouthwatering photographs throughout. It is the perfect companion that you ll turn to whenever you want to whip up a delicious treat and be entertained all at once. And best of all, these treats are as simple as they are fun to make No need for costly tools or baking classes to create these marvelous delights yourself.
"The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook" combines two things Rosanna loves: geek culture and baking. Her fondness for video games, science fiction, math, comics, and lots of other things considered nerdy have inspired every recipe in this book. You ll find the recipes for many beloved fan favorites from the show, such as Apple Pi Pie, the Chocolate Chip Smart Cookie, and Volcano Cake; as well as many new geeky recipes, such as Dinosaur Fossil Cake, Moon Phase Macarons, and the Periodic Table of Cupcakes." The Nerdy Nummies" "Cookbook "showcases Rosanna's most original and popular creations, and each recipe includes easy-to-follow photo instructions and a stunning shot of the finished treat in all its geeky glory: a delicious confection sure to please the geek in all of us

War Dogs: A History of Loyalty and Heroism

Now in trade paperback, "War Dogs" provides an eye-opening look at unsung canine heroes from World War I to the present. Terriers, shepherds, beagles, collies, huskies, and Dobermans are only a few of the breeds that have pulled sleds, searched caves and bunkers, and even parachuted into combat. Michael Lemish has collected true stories and rare photographs that reflect the strong bonds that have formed between war dogs and their masters as they worked together in dangerous situations. Anyone who has ever loved a dog will love this salute to these four-legged heroes.

Rhymoceros

In Janik Coat's much-anticipated follow-up to "Hippopposites," a blue rhinoceros unabashedly demonstrates 16 pairs of rhyming words. His ability to appear stinky and inky, or caring and daring, oftentimes lands him in compromising contexts. Fortunately, he doesn t seem to mind. Surprising novelty features such as gold foil stamping and flocking enhance this unique, gifty, high-design
concept board book.

The Berenstain Bears: When I Grow Up

The Berenstain Bears celebrate Career Day in When I Grow Up, a brand new 8x8 storybook addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.
After an exciting presentation at school, Sister isn t sure what she wants to be when she grows up. But then, a friend of the Berenstains, Professor Actual Factual, takes Sister and Brother Bear on a special Bear Country job tour.
Whether firefighter or artist, farmer or astronaut, there is sure to be a career to capture Sister's imagination

Birnbaum's Walt Disney World: The Official Guide

Birnbaum is the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides--and the only official guide. This updated edition of Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Resort takes readers through Disney's biggest resort with ease and flair and includes the most accurate, current information on prices and attractions. What's new in 2016:
The brand-new Frozen attraction, scheduled to burst onto the Epcot scene in 2016, whisks guests on a chilly trip to meet Anna, Elsa, and Olaf.
Our coverage of Disney's Hollywood Studios includes the inside scoop on plans for new Star Wars-themed additions and other shows and attractions.
Experience new shows and attractions, including the Magic Kingdom's popular new parades: Festival of Fantasy and Move It Shake it Dance and Play It
Fastpass+is Walt Disney World's advance reservation system for theme park shows and attractions. We offer tips and strategies for making the most of this free service.
Downtown Disney has morphed into Disney Springs, a bustling waterside enclave teeming with new dining, shopping, and recreational activities.
Our newly-expanded dining chapter details each and every restaurant, and includes menu updates, a "best of wow restaurant roundup," and specialized indexes.
The 2016 Guide has more photos than ever, including brand-new photo hunts for each of the World's four theme parks. Can you find them all?
Baffled by WDW's magic band? Don't be We give the scoop on maximizing the potential of the band.
A wave of new entertainment has hit World Showcase: we'll tell you where to see new acts featuring lumberjacks, Celtic folk musicians, and flag wavers.
Disney's Polynesian Village resort has been renewed and revitalized, thanks Disney Vacation Club.
Checkout our bonus chapter featuring "Land and Sea vacation" planning advice, perfect for pairing a Disney Cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World.

Doctor Who: Light-Up Weeping Angel and Illustrated Book

Kit includes a 3-1/2 Weeping Angel statue with light feature at base that shines up at the figure, plus a 48-page book on Doctor Who and his encounters with the Weeping Angels, featuring full-color series photography throughout.
Replaceable batteries included.

H. R. Giger's Retrospective: 1964-1984

More than 150 artworks, spanning 20 years in the career of the world's most renowned artist of the fantastical and the surreal, are gathered in one volume, rich with detail and color. Carefully rendered reproductions of Giger's best paintings are accompanied by his own commentary. 70 color illus. 75 b&w illus. 25 b&w photos.

Baby Loves Winter!: A Karen Katz Lift-The-Flap Book

Baby explores the wonders of winter in this seasonal lift-the-flap board book from Karen Katz
"It's wintertime "
"What will Baby see?"
"What's outside the window?"
"Look Giant snowflakes "
Little ones will love lifting the flaps in this book to reveal a red sled, a giant snowplow, a cute furry groundhog, and everything else that Baby loves about winter The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

Juicing Cannabis for Healing: How I Achieved Almost Complete Remission of Chronic Pain by Juicing Fresh Raw Marijuana Leaf

Katie Marsh is an indie author, wife, and mother of two. Life is always exciting and new to her, with the next project, business, or cause right around the corner. With health and fitness as lifelong passions, she spent time as an Ironman triathlete in the '90s and attended a vegetarian cooking school in 2000. Originally from the Washington, DC area, she worked many years as a freelance court reporter and as an official stenographer for the US House of Representatives. After that, she traveled the world for a year and a half, spending time in Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, and Hawaii. Currently she lives on a 25-acre off-grid burgeoning sustainable farm with her beautiful family.

P Is for Potty!

"Sesame Street"'s Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about how to use the potty in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book with more than 30 flaps. It's the perfect mix of fun and learning for potty-training toddlers--especially as they practice sitting on the potty.

Recipes Remembered: A Celebration of Survival

"Recipes Remembered" gives voice to the remarkable stories and cherished recipes of the Holocaust community. The first professionally written kosher cookbook of its kind is a moving compilation of food memories, stories about food and families, and recipes from Holocaust survivors from Poland, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, and Greece.

The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings

Ride along with the Bear family on Thanksgiving Day as Brother and Sister learn about all the things they- and YOU-can be thankful for including faith, family, and the huge feast waiting for them at the end of their journey to Gramp's and Gran's.

Lancaster Burning Trilogy

The Amish community of Lancaster is being terrorized by barn fires. David and Malinda Beiler's barn was the first to go. When a second Amish barn burns for suspicious reasons, the Amish grow more restless. Can Sarah, David and Malinda's daughter, end the terror that is pulling apart their community, even as her own heart is pulled between two young men?
Fire in the Night, Book 1: Sarah observes her parents agony after their barn burns to the ground, apparently by an arsonist. Not only is she afraid, and wishing she could protect her parents, she's entranced by the flirtatious Matthew Stoltzfus. He's dating her friend Rose, but when he tenderly bandages Sarah's hand after she burned it at the barn raising, she wonders whom he's really interested in.
Davey's Daughter, Book 2: Sarah thinks Ashley, whom she's met at the local farmers market, knows more about the fires than she will admit. But Sarah can't convince her to share her secrets. Should the Amish finally resort to police protection? Matthew is asking if the Amish church is the right fit for him. Will Sarah follow him if he decides to leave the community? Sarah's mother urges her to pay more attention to handsome newcomer Lee, the hardworking Amish man who helps anyone in the community in need. How will Sarah respond to all of the forces that are pulling her in different directions?
The Witnesses, Book 3: When Sarah spots flames late one night in the widow Lydia's barn, she refuses to let the fire win. She gets the horses out just in time, but not before a beam explodes overhead, knocking her to the ground as the barn rages in flames all around her. Gone were her lovely good looks, her life as a teacher, and perhaps the attention of the two young men who had been so drawn to her.

A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz

The first spiritual biography of a misunderstood believer, the renowned creator of "Peanuts"

Charles M. Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip franchise, the most successful of all time, forever changed the industry. For more than half a century, the endearing, witty insights brought to life by Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy have caused newspaper readers and television viewers across the globe to laugh, sigh, gasp, and ponder. "A Charlie Brown Religion" explores one of the most provocative topics Schulz broached in his heartwarming work--religion.
Based on new archival research and original interviews with Schulz's family, friends, and colleagues, author Stephen J. Lind offers a new spiritual biography of the life and work of the great comic strip artist. In his lifetime, aficionados and detractors both labeled Schulz as a fundamentalist Christian or as an atheist. Yet his deeply personal views on faith have eluded journalists and biographers for decades. Previously unpublished writings from Schulz will move fans as they begin to see the nuances of the humorist's own complex, intense journey toward understanding God and faith.
"There are three things that I've learned never to discuss with people," Linus says, "Religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." Yet with the support of religious communities, Schulz bravely defied convention and dared to express spiritual thought in the "funny pages," a secular, mainstream entertainment medium. This insightful, thorough study of the 17,897 "Peanuts" newspaper strips, seventy-five animated titles, and global merchandising empire will delight and intrigue as Schulz considers what it means to believe, what it means to doubt, and what it means to share faith with the world.

Easy Kaleidoscope Stained Glass Coloring Book

These optically engaging designs based on the complex, symmetrical patterns found in a kaleidoscope invite young coloring book fans to complete eight different intriguing patterns. Each intricate creation releases a lovely glow when colored and placed in a window or near another source of bright light.

Are You Disappointed?

From My Shelf Books have always been more than books. We also have lots of eccentric gifts for whatever your political views lay. From our Tough Love Department comes Disappointmints.

Hey, we've been as big a fan of Barack Obama as anyone. But with each compromise for the sake of unity, "Yes we can" looks more like "No he can't." So in the name of Free Speech and Fresh Breath, we're offering Disappointmints.

They're delicious little mints packed in a colorful tin that tells our President just how we feel. We're pretty sure he shops with us online. We've sent at least one book to the White House. So, we expect he'll get the message. And Big O - Nothing would make us happier than to take Disappointmints off the market!

The White Elephant in the Room

Christmas is coming and the elephant is getting fat, the white elephant. A White Elephant gift exchange is usually a Christmas party game. Generally, white elephant parties need a minimum of six participants. With a larger group, game play may be more protracted. White elephant parties have been known to result in playful rivalries between players trying to get sought-after items. The goal of a white elephant party is usually to entertain rather than to gain.

The term "white elephant" refers to an extravagant but burdensome gift which cannot be easily disposed of, based on the legend of the King of Siam gifting rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, that they might be ruined by the animals' upkeep costs.

In its most basic form, the game is as follows:each participant supplies one wrapped gift. The gifts are placed in a central location, and participants determine in what order they will take turns selecting them.

The first person opens a wrapped gift and the turn ends. On subsequent turns, each person can open a new present or gets the choice to "steal" another person's unwrapped gift. When a person's gift is stolen, that person can either choose another wrapped gift to open or can steal from another player. The game is over when the last person goes and the first person goes again.

One of our most popular items at From My Shelf Books & Gifts during the Christmas season is canned unicorn meat, which has been a favorite of this game for several years. You can find it here.

The Grownup: A Story by the Author of Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn's Edgar Award-winning homage to the classic ghost story, published for the first time as a standalone
A canny young woman is struggling to survive by perpetrating various levels of mostly harmless fraud. On a rainy April morning, she is reading auras at Spiritual Palms when Susan Burke walks in. A keen observer of human behavior, our unnamed narrator immediately diagnoses beautiful, rich Susan as an unhappy woman eager to give her lovely life a drama injection. However, when the "psychic" visits the eerie Victorian home that has been the source of Susan's terror and grief, she realizes she may not have to pretend to believe in ghosts anymore. Miles, Susan's teenage stepson, doesn t help matters with his disturbing manner and grisly imagination. The three are soon locked in a chilling battle to discover where the evil truly lurks and what, if anything, can be done to escape it.
The Grownup, which originally appeared as What Do You Do? in George R. R. Martin's "Rogues" anthology, proves once again that Gillian Flynn is one of the world's most original and skilled voices in fiction.

The Eric Carle Mini Library: A Storybook Gift Set

This padded box set of Eric Carle's classic tales includes full-length mini editions of "Rooster's Off to See the World, Papa Please Get Me the Moon, Pancakes Pancakes, " and A" House for Hermit Crab." Each mini-book slips into a sleeve bound into a padded cover featuring Carle's signature colors and patterns. The set ties together with two different brightly colored satin ribbons adding a whimsical touch to this sweet collection of stories.
This perfectly proportioned portable box set will be an essential addition to the libraries of Eric Carle fans, young and old.

Crowned and Moldering: A Fixer-Upper Mystery

In the"New York Times"bestselling Fixer-Upper mysteries, contractor Shannon Hammer can repair even the most distressed building. But clearing out the cobwebs from her current project may distress "her" to death.
When Mac Sullivan famous thriller writer and Shannon's new beau first moved to Lighthouse Cove, California, he bought the historic lighthouse mansion that the town is named after. Mac needs help cleaning up the place, and Shannon is more than happy to get her handywoman hands on the run-down Victorian.
But during demolition, a grisly discovery is made among the debris the bones of a teenage girl who went missing fifteen years ago. Locals had always assumed Lily Brogan ran away from her difficult life, but it seems her troubles followed her to the grave. If Shannon has any chance of getting her renovation back on track, she ll need to tackle the cold case. But with new suspects coming out of the woodwork every day, she ll have to be careful to pry the right secrets and clues from the poor girl's problematic past.

What Is Punk?

A wonderfully illustrated children's history of punk rock, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.