-Titulo Original : The Baby Owners Manual Operating Instructions, Trouble-shooting Tips, And Advice On First-year Maintenance (owners And Instruction Manual)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: At Last! A Beginners Guide to Newborn Baby Technology Youve programmed your DVR, you’ve installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the worlds biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owners Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Whats the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, youll find the answers here-courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare. About the Author A board-certified pediatrician with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Louis Borgenicht has run his own practice in Salt Lake City for the last 16 years. He is also Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Utah School of Medicine, and he serves on the Board of Directors for Physicians for Social Responsibility. In 2002, Ladies’ Home Journal named him the Best Pediatrician in Utah. Dr. Borgenicht lives with his wife, Jody, who has finally learned how to sleep through the night while her husband goes out on calls. Joe Borgenicht is a D.A.D. who frequently telephones his father for advice. He is also a writer, entrepreneur ( rulegolf ), and the co-author of The Action Hero’s Handbook, The Action Heroine’s Handbook, and Undercover Golf. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Melanie, and their sons, Jonah and Eli (who still operate at peak efficiency after nearly a decade). Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum are better known as the Philadelphia-based studio Headcase Design, whose work has been featured in many design publications, such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, and Print. Paul worked at Running Press Book Publishers for several years before opening Headcase in 1998. Both graduated from the Tyler School of Art, where they now teach. When Jude was an infant, his owners would often program him for extended periods of sleep mode. Paul’s owners, on the other hand, tried numerous times to return their model, believing his inability to grow hair was a manufacturer’s defect...

-Titulo Original : We Sold Our Souls A Novel-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires comes a hard-rocking, spine-tingling horror novel about a washed-up guitarist of a ’90s heavy metal band who embarks on an epic road-trip across America and deep into the web of a sinister conspiracy.Every morning, Kris Pulaski wakes up in hell. In the 1990s she was lead guitarist of Durt Wurk, a heavy-metal band on the brink of breakout success until lead singer Terry Hunt embarked on a solo career and rocketed to stardom, leaving his bandmates to rot in obscurity.Now Kris works as night manager of a Best Western; she’s tired, broke, and unhappy. Then one day everything changes-a shocking act of violence turns her life upside down, and she begins to suspect that Terry sabotaged more than just the band. Kris hits the road, hoping to reunite Durt Wurk and confront the man who ruined her life. Her journey will take her from the Pennsylvania rust belt to a celebrity rehab center to a satanic music festival. A furious power ballad about never giving up, We Sold Our Souls is an epic journey into the heart of a conspiracy-crazed, pill-popping, paranoid country that seems to have lost its very soul. Review Nominated for the 2018 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel A 2019 Locus Award finalist for Best Horror NovelAn NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour PickAn io9 2018 Fall Preview PickA 2018 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist“A good, creepy, music-tinged thriller.”-CNET“The quintessential horror-metal novel for our times.”-Los Angeles Review of Books “Kickass, horrifying, and smart as hell. It certainly earns my two horns up.”-Dread Central“An addictive read for the metalhead and horror hound alike.”-Bloody Disgusting “Hendrix is an indie horror legend, and We Sold Our Souls is one of his best.”-Book Riot“Wild and fun, genuinely terrifying in places, and also somehow heartfelt.”-Tor “Hendrix’s horror chops are nigh-unassailable at this point.”-B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy blog“A fast-paced ride, firmly rooted in the pulp horror tradition…Hendrix’s darkest novel yet will leave readers begging for an encore.”-Booklist, starred review“Enthralling and intense...The plot goes 0 to 100 real quick, and once it does, you won’t want to put the book down.”-Sean Curry, UC San Diego Bookstore bookseller, in the San Diego Union-Tribune“If you see me in the wild and Im reading a book that was written by Grady Hendrix, interrupt me at your own peril.”-Sarah Gailey, Hugo-Award winning author of Magic for LiarsMore praise for Grady Hendrix:“National treasure Grady Hendrix follows his classic account of a haunted IKEA-like furniture showroom, Horrorstor (2014), with a nostalgia-soaked ghost story, My Best Friend’s Exorcism.”-The Wall Street Journal, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism“Pure, demented delight.”-The New York Times Book Review, on Paperbacks from Hell“Horrorstor delivers a crisp terror-tale...[and] Hendrix strikes a nice balance between comedy and horror.”-The Washington Post, on Horrorstor“Terrific... Sharply written... [My Best Friend’s Exorcism] makes a convincing case for [Hendrix’s] powers as a sharp observer of human behavior.”-The A.V. Club, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism“A true appreciation of the genre.”-Los Angeles Times, on Paperbacks from Hell“Campy. Heartfelt. Horrifying.”-Minnesota Public Radio, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism“An inventive, hilarious haunted house tale.”-Bustle, on Horrorstor “Clever, heartfelt, and get-under-your-skin unnerving.”-Fangoria, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism About the Author Grady Hendrix is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling novelist and screenwriter living in New York City. He is the author of Horrorstor, My Best Friend’s Exorcism (which is being adapted into a feature film by Amazon Studios), We Sold Our Souls, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, and The Final Girl Support Group. Grady also authored the Bram Stoker Award-winning nonfiction book Paperba...

-Titulo Original : Elf The Classic Illustrated Storybook (pop Classics)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Rediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for readers of all ages! Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human-and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City. But when Santa encounters disaster on Christmas Eve, can Buddy count on his new family to help him save the day? Kim Smith’s adorable illustrations give a nostalgic feel to this modern holiday tale. Featuring all the iconic moments and laugh-out-loud lines from the film, this story of infectious joy in the face of cynicism is a must-have for all ages. Review “The spirit of this hilarious and cheerful Christmas story is absolutely perfectly captured, and if you were looking for one book to place under the tree this year, this has to be it.”-Dad Suggests “Now little fans of the movie starring Will Ferrell can enjoy Buddy’s antics in this picture book that follows the movie story faithfully.”-Pioneer Press Praise for other books in the Pop Classics series: “Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”-Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial “I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smiths drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.”-Sweety High, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer “A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.”-Neatorama, on Back to the Future “Smith’s art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.”-Comics Worth Reading, on The Karate Kid “Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.”-GeekDad, on The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird “Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.”-Pop Culture Insider, on Home Alone About the Author Kim Smith is the illustrator behind the Quirk Books Pop Classics series, including Home Alone, Home Alone 2, The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Karate Kid, and Doctor Who: The Runaway TARDIS. She has illustrated several other children’s books, including The Great Puppy Invasion (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), Builder Brothers: Big Plans (HarperCollins, 2018), and Boxitects (Clarion Books, 2020), her author/illustrator debut. Kim lives in Calgary, Alberta with her dog, Whisky, and husband, Eric. Visit her online at kimillustration ...

-Titulo Original : Miss Peregrines Home For Peculiar Children (miss Peregrines Peculiar Children)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times best-selling series. Includes an excerpt from Hollow City and an interview with author Ransom Riggs A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows. “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”-John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B”-Entertainment Weekly “‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”-People “You’ll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It’s a mystery, and you’ll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”-Seventeen Review “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”-John Green, New York Times best-selling author of Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns “Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”-CNN “Riggs deftly moves between fantasy and reality, prose and photography to create an enchanting and at times positively terrifying story.”-Associated Press “I read all of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children books and I loved them.”-Florence of Florence The Machine “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.”-USA Today Pop Candy “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B”-Entertainment Weekly “Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”-People “Youll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. Its a mystery, and youll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”-Seventeen “Delightfully weird.”-Good Housekeeping “One of the coolest, creepiest YA books.”-PopSugar About the Author Ransom Riggs is the author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Quirk, 2011), a New York Times best seller, as well as its best-selling sequels Hollow City (Quirk, 2013) and Library of Souls (Quirk, 2015). He lives in Santa Monica, CA, with his wife. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Prologue I had just come to accept that my life would be ordinary when extraordinary things began to happen. The first of these came as a terrible shock and, like anything that changes you forever, split my life into halves: Before and After. Like many of the extraordinary things to come, it involved my grandfather, Abraham Portman. Growing up, Grandpa Portman was the most fascinating person I knew. He had lived in an orphanage, fought in wars, crossed oceans by steamship and deserts on horseback, performed...

-Titulo Original : How To Live With A Huge Penis Advice, Meditations, And Wisdom For Men Who Have Too Much-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Is Bigger Really Better? Here at last is the first self-help book for men with Oversized Male Genitalia (OMG), a genetic birth defect that grows the penis to absurd proportions. Every year, thousands of men are diagnosed with OMG. Sadly, most are banished to the fringes of society, victims of their own freakish length and girth. How to Live with a Huge Penis brings them an inspiring message of tolerance and hope-along with helpful information on * Unzipping: Coming Out to Your Friends and Family * Sharing Your Pain: Sexual Intercourse with a Huge Penis * Big Blessings: Unexpected Advantages of a Huge Penis * and much, much more Complete with prayers, poetry, a daily affirmations journal, and thoughtful quotations from leading self-help experts, How to Live with a Huge Penis will inspire men of all shapes and sizes. About the Author Dr. Richard Jacob holds a Ph.D. in Asian economic psychology from East Somerville University, where he also taught until 2003. He lives in Sherman, Connecticut. The Reverend Owen Thomas is an ordained Catholic priest, counselor, and author of the celebrated Frank Stryver crime novel series. He divides his time between Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Miami Beach...

-Titulo Original : The United States Of Cryptids A Tour Of American Myths And Monsters-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond! Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: * Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens * Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit * Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia * Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 * Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure * And many more! Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us. Review “For believers and non-believers alike, this book is an interesting look at the legendary creatures that run, crawl and fly throughout the 50 states.”-James Madison University’s The Breeze “[Ockers] breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable reading.”-Booklist About the Author J. W. (Jason) Ocker is an Edgar Award-winning travel writer, novelist, and blogger. His previous books include Poe-Land, A Season with the Witch, and Cursed Objects. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast OTIS: Odd Things I’ve Seen (oddthingsiveseen ), where he chronicles his visits to oddities around the world. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Guaranteed to See a Cryptid or Your Money Back Bigfoot exists: definitely, demonstrably, unequivocally. So do lake dinosaurs, monster cats, jet-sized birds, lizard-people, fish-people, wolf-people, moth-people, frog-people, and goat-people. All cryptids exist. Let me prove it to you. Wait, no-let me show them to you. But first: What the heck’s a cryptid? A cryptid is a creature or species whose existence is scientifically unproven. Maybe it’s been witnessed or rumored to exist, maybe it’s even been caught on video, but there is no definitive physical evidence to examine: no body to dissect, no remains to analyze. Scientists place those creatures in the category of fantasy instead of zoology. Cryptozoologists, though, who study and pursue cryptids, place them in the entirely separate category of cryptozoology. While the fantastical Mothman and the Jersey Devil may be the first cryptids you think of, a cryptid can be as comparatively mundane as a New England panther or an American lion; animals that once existed but are now believed by the scientific establishment to be extinct. Sometimes these animals are even discovered: the coelacanth, a fish thought to have gone extinct in the age of the dinosaurs, was discovered alive in 1938. A cryptid can even be an ordinary animal that is supposedly thriving where it couldn’t be, like a population of alligators in the Manhattan sewers, or freshwater octopuses. At least, that’s the traditional definition of a cryptid. Since cryptozoology was established in its modern form in the fifties, the definition has widened to encompass even more fantastical creatures as more people grow interested in the topic. This includes extraterrestrial entities, creatures from folklore such as mermaids and gnomes, sentient non-humans like the Menehune of Hawaii, and even (possibly) robots. This expanding definition of cryptid isn’t just because cryptozoology fans are a welcoming lot. It’s because cryptid has become synonymous with monster, of any kind. Cryptid fans love m...

-Titulo Original : Recipes Every College Student Should Know (stuff You Should Know)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: A perfect gift for hungry dorm-dwellers, this must-have pocket guide will help students make and eat healthy snacks, meals, and other tasty bites. Discover quick breakfasts to help you make it to class on time, backpack-friendly lunches, dormmate dinners for a crowd, study break snacks, and of course an infallible recipe for microwave mug cake-plus basic tools, terms, nutrition, budgeting guides, and safety tips for novice cooks. No matter if you’ve got a microwave and an electric kettle or a full-sized kitchen, this book will have you well-fed and back to studying (or video games) in no time. Recipes include: * Breakfast Burritos * Hummus and Veggie Wraps * Healthy Avocado and Sunflower Seed Sandwich * Bacon: Microwaved or Panfried * Chocolate-Covered Popcorn * And more! Review Named one of Women’s Health’s Best Gifts For College Students “The perfect guide for any dorm-dweller to learn simple and healthy recipes that will not only satisfy but also save both time and money.”-POPSUGAR “Got a college student? Or just a kid who with some kitchen curiosity? Recipes Every College Student Should Know, which is perhaps the world’s smallest cookbook, can get them started. Although it measures just 4-by-6-inches, it’s akin to Cooking 101.”-The Virginian-Pilot “This book goes far beyond ramen noodles, so dont be fooled by the cover!”- Buzzfeed “Nelson’s tome gets down to the basics.”-The Star-Ledger “With this book on hand, theyll quickly learn how to fend for - and feed - themselves something other than ramen.”-First For Women “No bigger than your hand but can teach you tons of useful things about cooking.”-College Magazine “Step aside instant ramen and overpriced coffee! Within these pages, homemade iconic college staples are at your fingertips.”-The Young Folks “This is, by far, the best guide for college students to learn to cook I’ve ever seen. It is clear, interesting, and has tasty, filling, healthy recipes.”-Dr. Jessie Voigts, Wandering Educators “Nelson delivers some core pieces of wisdom about cooking in college”-Publishers Weekly About the Author Christine Nelson is a writer, cook, and accountant in Clayton, New Jersey. She has four college-age sons who routinely call her for advice at dinnertime. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction After years of dreaming about going away to college, youre finally ready. But the questions seem endless. What classes should I take? Should I join a fraternity/sorority? How will I get all this homework done? Should I learn how to cook? Yes, you should! Learning to cook offers: 1. Choice. After years of other people making all the decisions, now its your turn. You decide what to eat. 2. Control. Youve probably heard horror stories about the Freshman 15-the pounds a first-year gains. Cooking your own meals gives you control over portions and ingredients. 3. Knowledge. Thats why youre in college! Even if you forget calculus or Spanish the day after graduation, you will always need to eat. Preparing appetizing, healthy, low-cost meals is a skill you will use for years to come. 4. Satisfaction. Its one in the morning, all the stores are closed, and you want a snack. Good thing you can make chocolate-covered popcorn! This little book will help get you started with step-by-step recipes, recommended tools, and some kitchen-safety basics. There are meal ideas for a group of friends and quick breakfasts to make before class. This information may not help you pass your history midterm, but it will allow you to eat well while studying for it. The Basics Cooking doesnt need to be complicated. The simple recipes in this book will give you the nourishing food you need to make it through the school year, this page explain the terms youll need to know. And following these 10 tips will allow you to at least look like you know what youre doing. 1. Buy fresh ingredients. Read the sell-by dates on dairy, meats, and packaged...

-Titulo Original : Lets Find Momo! A Hide-and-seek Board Book-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Everyones favorite hide-and-seek dog returns in this colorful, kid-friendly photography board book. Beloved border collie Momo is back...if you can find him! Look for Momo hiding on a farm, in a bookstore, at a construction site, and in other unlikely locations. In this sturdy board book kids can keep the game going-and learn new words-by searching for objects in each picture. Perfect for bedtime reading, car trips, playtime, or anytime, Let’s Find Momo is part art book, part puzzle book, and all fun! Review “This is the perfect book for interacting with your children, keeping them occupied on a plane or car ride, or settling down with together before bedtime.”-Brightly “Literacy begins with fun, and fun begins with dogs like Momo!”-Get Leashed Magazine “A joyful book that’s likely to be remembered.”-Lansing State Journal “Colorful, kid-friendly fun-and Momo! What more could readers want?”-Kirkus Reviews “Parents and children will enjoy poring over each image together.”-Publishers Weekly “Momos engaging personality, coupled with Knapps subtle yet powerful real-world photography, makes [Let’s Find Momo!] a highly creative learning tool as well as really fun entertainment.”-Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight About the Author Andrew Knapp is a designer, photographer, and tireless traveler who hails from Canada. Along with his commercial photography and design work, he has filmed a TEDx Talk, worked on brands such as Target, Starbucks, Canon, Sony, and Volvo, and cofounded Up Here Festival in Sudbury, Ontario. His feed featuring photos of Momo is an internet sensation, counting 630,000-plus followers and growing every day. Find Momo across Europe is his fourth collaboration with Momo, following Find Momo (Quirk, 2014), Find Momo Coast to Coast (Quirk, 2015), and Let’s Find Momo (Quirk, 2017). Momo is an adorable brown-eyed border collie, Andrew’s BFF, and a genius at hiding. Say hello at letsfindmomo ...

-Titulo Original : The Astrology Of You And Me How To Understand And Improve Every Relationship In Your Life-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: This astrological relationship guide is indispensable for dealing with everyone from friends and family to bosses and coworkers. Steer your life by the stars and make all your interpersonal relationships shine. This beautifully designed, horoscope-driven handbook will teach you to bring energy to your relationships and divine the true nature of personalities using the power of astrology. Do you know how to live peacefully with a Taurus? Discuss money issues with a Cancer? Improve your sex life with a Scorpio? With chapters arranged by astrological sign, The Astrology of You and Me will give you help and guidance for every imaginable star-crossed situation, and the beautiful design features astrology-inspired illustrations throughout. Review Featured in POPSUGAR’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Named one of Oprah Daily’s Best Gifts for Teenagers “Full of gorgeous illustrations.”-BuzzFeed “Perfect for anyone interested in astrology, or even just in the connection between humans and the world around us.”-POPSUGAR “Your birth chart is about to get more interesting.”-Elle “This book offers tips to improve relationships and guidance for every imaginable star-crossed situation based on zodiac signs.”-Oprah Daily “A truly unique gift. The horoscope-driven handbook might be the blessing you didnt know your relationship needed.”-Redbook “If youre looking for advice on how to deal with anyone from your friends to your boss, this book will give you the inside scoop.”-Elite Daily “Its quite impressive if youre into it, and entertaining even if youre not.”-Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star “Consider it a Zodiac cheat sheet for relationships.”-GirlBoss “Shares ways to create harmony and avoid conflict in every interaction.”-MyDomaine “If astrology is totally your thing, then this reference is indispensable...If that doesn’t hook you, the pictures makes this great decor for your coffee table.”-BookRiot About the Author Gary Goldschneider was an astrologer and the author of several best-selling books, including The Secret Language of Birthdays, The Secret Language of Relationships, and The Secret Language of Destiny. He studied astrology for forty years and frequently lectured and wrote on the subject. An accomplished pianist and composer, he performed in concerts and recitals worldwide. He lived in Amsterdam. Camille Chew is an illustrator whose work explores themes of mythology, fantasy, and the occult. She is the illustrator of Basic Witches (Quirk, 2017). Camille is a graduate of Alfred University and is based in Ithaca, New York. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Aries BIRTHDAY MARCH 21-APRIL 20 Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, representing cardinal fire and symbolizing the pure and highly intuitive energies of the sign. Since Mars is their ruling planet, Aries individuals tend to be forceful, aggressive, and insistent on getting their way and winning. Although often childlike and open, they can also be hard to reach emotionally and find it difficult to express their complex feelings. They dislike being analyzed and take the attitude “what you see is what you get” with regard to themselves. The Aries Boss Aries bosses are born leaders, so there will be little doubt as to their wishes concerning the direction the group should take. Explicit, clear, and demanding, these fiery individuals will ask for every ounce of commitment and energy their employees can muster, and then some. Because they are so comfortable in this role, they are eager to make decisions and see them implemented. True individuals, they naturally respect individuality in others and are surprisingly open to and even expectant of their employees acting on their own, once they understand what is expected of them. Asking the Aries Boss for a Raise Aries bosses will probably already have anticipated you in this regard. Most likely they will offer you a raise (if you deserve it) on their own without your even a...

-Titulo Original : Home Alone 2 Lost In New York The Classic Illustrated Storybook (pop Classics)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: YIKES! Kevin did it again! The beloved sequel to Home Alone is now an adorable picture book for the whole family. It’s the holidays and Kevin doesn’t want to go on his family vacation to Florida. Amid the chaos and confusion of the airport, he accidentally boards the wrong plane and ends up alone (again!) in New York City. Kevin goes sightseeing, checks into a hotel, and enjoys limo rides, all courtesy of his dad’s credit card. But then he makes a shocking discovery: the burglars who tried to rob his house last year are back, and this time they plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve! Can Kevin stop them and save Christmas with the help of some new friends? Charmingly illustrated by Kim Smith, this sweet and funny adaptation will delight fans of the Home Alone franchise, young and old alike. Review “The holiday picture book of the season.”-Dad Suggests “Delightful.”-Under the Radar “Celebrates the classic movie with delightful illustrations that make it stand out from the film all while complimenting it.”-Cracking the Cover “The illustrations are both sweet and funny and both adults and children will want to flip through the pages to see what Kevin gets up to next.”-Code Pineapple “The perfect book for little ones to enjoy as chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and Santa is checking his list twice.”-But Why Tho?, 4.5 out of 5 star review “Contains full color illustrations that really make the story pop off the page and come to life...My girls really enjoyed the book, and said they loved the lifelike illustrations, as they were like nothing they have seen in other kids picture books.”-Inspired by Savannah Praise for other books in the Pop Classics series: “Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”-Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial “I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smiths drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.”-Sweety High, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer “A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.”-Neatorama, on Back to the Future “Smith’s art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.”-Comics Worth Reading, on The Karate Kid “Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.”-GeekDad, on The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird “Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.”-Pop Culture Insider, on Home Alone About the Author John Hughes wrote the story and screenplays for Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He also wrote and directed many popular films for teenagers and adults, including The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Chris Columbus directed Home Alone and Home Alone 2 as well as many other celebrated family films, including Mrs. Doubtfire and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Kim Smith is the illustrator behind the Quirk Books Pop Classics series, including Home Alone, Home Alone 2, The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Karate Kid, and Doctor Who: The Runaway TARDIS. She has illustrated several other children’s books, including The Great Puppy Invasion (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), Builder Brothers: Big Plans (HarperCollins, 2018), and Boxitects (Clarion Books, 2020), her author/illustrator debut. Kim lives in Calgary, Alberta with her dog, Whisky, and husband, Eric. Visit her online at kimillustration ...

-Titulo Original : Lets Find Momo Outdoors! A Hide-and-seek Adventure With Momo And Boo-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Explore the great outdoors with Momo the adorable border collie and his new puppy companion Boo in this bright, friendly board book! In this follow-up to Let’s Find Momo!, spend a day with Momo as he sets off on a nature adventure. From the mountains to the beach to camping under the stars, young readers will delight in finding Momo in unexpected and beautiful locations. Plus, Momo has an adorable new puppy friend: Boo! In this sturdy board book kids can keep the game going-and learn new words-by searching for objects in each picture. With stunning photographs, bright colors, and Momo’s friendly face on every page, Let’s Find Momo Outdoors! delivers exactly what fans loved in the previous Momo books-with plenty of new sights to see and objects to find. Review “A delightful childrens board book...a joy for parents and children to share.”-Midwest Book Review “Photography is the name of the game with this uniquely clever board book... Beautiful photography and a darn good encapsulation of what it’s like to camp.”-Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production About the Author Andrew Knapp is a graphic designer and photographer currently based in Vancouver. His feed featuring photos of Momo is an internet sensation, counting 640,000-plus followers and growing every day. His books about Momo include Find Momo, Find Momo Coast to Coast, Find Momo across Europe, Let’s Find Momo!, and Let’s Find Momo Outdoors! Momo is an adorable brown-eyed border collie, Andrew’s BFF, and a genius at hiding. Boo is Momo’s new and equally cute puppy companion. Say hello at letsfindmomo ...

-Titulo Original : The Last Policeman A Novel (the Last Policeman Trilogy)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Review Winner of the 2013 Edgar® Award for Best Paperback Original One of Slate’s Best Books of 2012 A July 2012 Indie Next List Pick “Winters’s apocalyptic detective story contains an earth-shattering element of science fiction that lifts it beyond a typical procedural.”-New York Times Book Review “An appealing hybrid of the best of science fiction and crime fiction.”-The Washington Post [The] weird, beautiful, unapologetically apocalyptic Last Policeman trilogy is one of my favorite mystery series.-John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns “In his acclaimed Last Policeman trilogy, Winters showed off his mastery of edgy, sardonic wit - there’s nothing like an asteroid speeding toward Earth to bring out the black humor in people.”-Newsday “Sharp, funny, and deeply wise.”-Slate “Darkly intriguing.”-Discover “I’m in the middle of it and can’t put the dang thing down.”-USA Today’s Pop Candy “Exhilarating.”-E! Online “Ben Winters makes noir mystery even darker: his latest novel sets a despondent detective on a suspicious suicide case-while an asteroid hurtles toward earth.”-Wired “Winters’s writing is funny, surprisingly tender, and thoroughly human.”-Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “A sturdy, functional, entertaining page-turner.”-Greg Cook, WBUR.org “I’m eager to read the other books, and expect that they’ll keep me as enthralled as the first one did.”-Mark Frauenfedler, Boing Boing “The Last Policeman is extraordinary-as well as brilliant, surprising, and, considering the circumstances, oddly uplifting.”-Mystery Scene “Full of compelling twists, likable characters, and a sad beauty, The Last Policeman is a gem.”-San Francisco Book Review “This is a book that asks big questions about civilization, community, desperation and hope.”-io9 “In his Last Policeman trilogy, for which he won both the Edgar Award and the Philip K. Dick Award, Winters took a standard science fiction trope - the final months before an asteroid slams into Earth - and mixed it with some of the conventions of the detective novel, imbuing his apocalyptic scenario with an extra measure of urgency and poignancy.”-The San Francisco Chronicle “The Last Policeman succeeds both as a mystery, with a quirky detective and an intriguing whodunit, and as a piece of apocalyptic speculative fiction.”-Sacramento News & Review “Resonant and powerful.”-Locus “A promising kickoff to a planned trilogy. For Winters, the beauty is in the details rather than the plot’s grim main thrust.”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A genre-defying blend of crime writing and science fiction.” -Alexandra Alter, The New York Times Winner of the 2013 Edgar® Award for Best Paperback Original! What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No hope. Just six precious months until impact. The economy spirals downward while crops rot in the fields. Churches and synagogues are packed. People all over the world are walking off the job-but not Hank Palace. He’s investigating a death by hanging in a city that sees a dozen suicides every week-except this one feels suspicious, and Palace is the only cop who cares. The first in a trilogy, The Last Policeman offers a mystery set on the brink of an apocalypse. As Palace’s investigation plays out under the shadow of 2011GV1, we’re confronted by hard questions way beyond “whodunit.” What basis does civilization rest upon? What is life worth? What would any of us do, what would we really do, if our days were numbered? About the Author Ben H. Winters is an Edgar Award winner and a New York Times best-selling author. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. I’m staring at the insurance man and he’s staring at me, two cold gray eyes behind old-fashioned tortoiseshell frames, and I’m having this ...

-Titulo Original : Cats First Baby A Board Book-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: I am a cat. Are you a cat? Cat is curious. Theres a new addition to the family, but who exactly is this small being? This new arrival doesn’t meow like a cat, or smell like a cat, or even have a tail like a cat. As Cat investigates, he might just come to appreciate this loud, silly family member. After all, they both enjoy a good catnap. In Cats First Baby, the feline companion to Dogs First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new family member through a cats eyes. Sure to delight kids and cat parents alike, this board book promises to be a repeat read-aloud...

-Titulo Original : Goblin Mode How To Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, And Thrive In The Muck-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Embrace your inner goblin! Learn to decorate, dress, craft, forage, and live according to the goblin principles of community, diversity, and joyful mess. Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are the most awesome things about you, and you can build a more harmonious life by accepting and honoring them-taking inspiration from the frogs, fungi, moss, rocks, and dirt that goblins love. Goblin Mode includes life advice for celebrating physical and mental diversity, rejecting prejudice, and generally hanging on to a little joy. Can a mushroom give you fashion tips? Can a snail teach you to be a happier person? You bet they can-and in this book you’ll also learn to: Create a moss garden for your lair Grow and use medicinal plants Forage for berries (even in the city) Mend your cozy sweaters Display your cool rock collection And more! Featuring 25 whimsical illustrations by Marian Churchland, Goblin Mode will help you rethink your relationship with your self, your home, your community, and the earth...

-Titulo Original : Lets Find Yaya And Boo At Home! A Hide-and-seek Adventure (find Momo)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Play hide-and-seek with adorable dogs Yaya and Boo in this joyful board book from the creator of the Find Momo series! Where is Yaya, and what mischief is Boo getting into? Look for Yaya and Boo at a lemonade stand by the end of the driveway, hidden in the flower beds near the front porch, waiting for a snack at the kitchen table, and more! Learn new words by searching for objects in each picture, and spot Yaya and Boo in the unlikeliest places. Whether they’re hiding in a cardboard castle or snuggling in a pile of stuffed animals, Yaya and Boo show us that staying at home can be an adventure, too...

-Titulo Original : When In Doubt, Play Dead Life Advice From An Unexpected Source-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Featuring 70 watercolor illustrations, this totally adorable gift of a book offers wisdom and insight from a delightfully unexpected source: the opossum. Shy, resourceful, and deeply misunderstood yet thoroughly relatable, opossums offer a model for seeing the world-and oneself-in an entirely fresh way. Written and illustrated by Ally Burguieres, creator of the popular account @ItsMeSesame, who spends her days as a wildlife rehabber caring for and learning from opossums, When in Doubt, Play Dead offers encouragement to embrace life’s weird, wild, and wonderful moments. Learn to live your life the opossum way with advice including the following. The difference between a weed and a flower is often a matter of taste. It’s nobody’s business what’s in your pouch. Unless you’ve got snacks in there. In which case, you should share. A bit of risk is part of life. Cross that street, but ALWAYS look both ways beforehand. Smile! Unless someone tells you to, in which case you are well within your rights to scream. And more. With kindness and humor, this enchanting book of life advice will surprise, inspire, and charm you...

-Titulo Original : Find Momo Everywhere-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Find Momo series, Andrew Knapp, comes a moving exploration of grief for the youngest readers that will resonate with anyone who has loved and lost a pet. I felt angry and sad, my heart left behind. Could I play hide-and-seek, with no one to find? Life with a dog brings adventure, friendship, and joy-but what remains after a beloved dog has passed away? With heartfelt text and playful mixed-media illustrations, Andrew Knapp meditates on the life and loss of his best friend, Momo: playing hide-and-seek all over the world, connecting with nature, and Momo’s final journey, with Andrew holding his paw. Bittersweet and affirming, Find Momo Everywhere is a powerful exploration of grief for dog lovers of all ages-and how we can still connect with our loved ones even after theyre gone...

-Titulo Original : Such A Bad Influence-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: A USA Today Best Seller A Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Read “A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media . . . smart and timely.”-Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby For fans of Ashley Winstead, Jessica Knoll, and Jo Piazza, an electric debut thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up . . . and goes missing. Hazel Davis is drifting: she’s stalled in her career, living in a city she hates, and less successful than her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega-popular lifestyle influencer. Evie came of age online, having gone viral at five years old for a heart-tugging daddy-daughter dance. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel managed to dodge the family YouTube channel-so although she can barely afford her apartment, at least she made her own way. Evie is eighteen now, with a multimillion-dollar career and unlimited opportunities, but Hazel is still protective of her little sister and skeptical of the way everyone seems to want a piece of her: Evie’s followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and their opportunistic mother. So when Evie disappears one day-during an unsettling live stream that cuts out midsentence-Hazel is horrified to have her worst instincts proven right. As theories about Evie’s disappearance tear through the internet, inspiring hashtags, Reddit threads, podcast episodes, and scorn, Hazel throws herself into the darkest parts of her sister’s world to untangle the threads of truth. After all, Hazel knows Evie better than anyone else . . . doesn’t she...

-Titulo Original : Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook (Pop Classics)-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm “Deliciously duplicitous. . . . equally as twisty, spellbinding, and addictive as Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.” —Library Journal (starred review) Amber Patterson is fed up. She’s tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more—a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted. To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne—a socialite and philanthropist—and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale. Amber’s envy could eat her alive . . . if she didnt have a plan. Amber uses Daphne’s compassion and caring to insinuate herself into the family’s life—the first step in a meticulous scheme to undermine her. Before long, Amber is Daphne’s closest confidante, traveling to Europe with the Parrishes and their lovely young daughters, and growing closer to Jackson. But a skeleton from her past may undermine everything that Amber has worked towards, and if it is discovered, her well-laid plan may fall to pieces. With shocking turns and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Last Mrs. Parrish is a fresh, juicy, and utterly addictive thriller from a diabolically imaginative talent...

-Titulo Original : The Southern Book Clubs Guide To Slaying Vampires-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: “This funny and fresh take on a classic tale manages to comment on gender roles, racial disparities, and white privilege all while creeping me all the way out. So good.”-Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this New York Times best-selling horror novel about a womens book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town. Patricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she’s always a step behind on her endless to-do list. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. At these meetings they’re as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families. One evening after book club, Patricia is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor, bringing the neighbors handsome nephew, James Harris, into her life. James is well traveled and well read, and he makes Patricia feel things she hasn’t felt in years. But when children on the other side of town go missing, their deaths written off by local police, Patricia has reason to believe James Harris is more of a Bundy than a Brad Pitt. The real problem? James is a monster of a different kind-and Patricia has already invited him in. Little by little, James will insinuate himself into Patricia’s life and try to take everything she took for granted-including the book club-but she won’t surrender without a fight in this blood-soaked tale of neighborly kindness gone wrong...

-Titulo Original : You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed-and maybe even enjoy it!-in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion. Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But somehow, you gotta eat. How does anyone feed themselves under these conditions? Enter You Gotta Eat, a friendly, accessible resource for getting something on your plate when you have too much on your plate. Part cookbook, part pep talk, and part action plan, You Gotta Eat offers tips and tactics-plus ten “do exactly this” recipes-for making effortless food that’s nourishing, tasty, and even a little fun. Choose your current energy level and learn important kitchen hacks such as the following. If you can open a package: Turn instant ramen into a feast If you can assemble a plate: Make a cheese board fit for a king If you can press a button: Whip up perfect eggs in the microwave If you can wield a knife: Turn any leftovers into a hearty casserole Plus dozens more ideas for living deliciously without impossible effort! Whether you’re burned-out, depressed, overscheduled, a new parent, living away from home for the first time, or some combination of the above, let food editor, classically trained chef, and nacho enthusiast Margaret Eby show you how to make your eating experience easier-and better-in every way...

-Titulo Original : The Zombie Tarot: An Oracle of the Undead with Deck and Instructions-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: Insight and ammunition for surviving the undead uprising, with 78-card tarot deck and instructions. In the event of a zombie attack: Get to a secure location, open this box, and consult The Zombie Tarot. This fully functional 78-card tarot deck offers valuable advice on life, love, family, friendship, automatic firearms, premature burials, cannibalistic children, and more. In this zombified parallel universe, wands become limbs, pentacles are biohazard symbols, and the Major Arcana is full of shambling corpses. Along with the deck, readers will receive instructions in a 96-page full-color book for how to interpret all 78 cards, and helpful tips on giving a reading. This crazy, campy interpretation of a classic infuses the celebrated “Rider Deck” with the horrors of Night of the Living Dead. The secrets of The Zombie Tarot await you...

-Titulo Original : Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets-Fabricante : Quirk Books-Descripcion Original: From a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections. Make sure youre catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting. Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon-from Shakespeare to the Bronte sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Learn what New Romantics has to do with the old Romantics Get to know the Gothic monsters haunting Midnights Spot Taylors many Great Gatsby references Discover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in common And find your new favorite tortured poet! Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar. With full-color illustrations highlighting the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary PhD), it’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life...

-Titulo Original : Countdown City: The Last Policeman Book II (The Last Policeman Trilogy)-Fabricante : Quirk Book...