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Subject/BISAC: Reference - Weddings; Humor - Topic - Relationships; Family & Relationships - Marriage & Long Term Relationships
ISBN 978-1-59474-934-6$14.99 US/$19.99 CAN6⅞x8½,160pages,2cflexibindIllustrated throughout, word count TK,pleasecontactQuirkfordetails
by Alan and Claire Linic
You think you know your spouse? Then try naming his or her . . .• Weirdest body part• Worst dinner party story• Most unforgivable personality flaw• Opinion about James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster Titanic
Couldn’t do it? How embarrassing for you! Fortunately, Our Perfect Marriage can help. Part keepsake, part guided journal, part permanent record, its cutting edge nuptialogical metrics will capture every magical and mundane moment of your matrimony. From poignant fill-in-the-blank prompts (First Words That You Regret Saying) to soul-searching scrapbooking exercises (The Story of Us as Told by Receipts), it’s a must for any lucky couple teetering on the threshold of married bliss.
ALAN LINIC and CLAIRE LINIC are the couple behind the viral Twitter account @Wefoughtabout, which records the catalyst to every fight they’ve ever had and has been featured on NYMag, Jezebel, the Atlantic, Today Online, and Good Morning America. Alan performs and writes for the Second City Touring Company, and Claire co-runs the Tumblr the Awkward Phase.
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Our Perfect MarriageA Journal for Sweet Nothings, Romantic Memories, and Every Fight You’ll Ever Have
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THE NEWLYWED’S INSTRUCTION MANUALISBN 978-1-59474-436-5
STUFF EVERY BRIDE SHOULD KNOWISBN 978-1-59474-833-2
Rights Held: World All Languages Publication Date: October 4, 2016PDF Spreads Available: June 2016 Finished Copies Available: July 2016
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Subject/BISAC: Cooking/Reference
ISBN 978-1-59474-936-0$9.95 US/$10.95 CAN3½ x 5¾, 144 pages, 1c hardcoverApprox 19 illustrations and 15,000 words
by Joy Manning
The latest in Quirk’s best-selling Stuff series, Stuff Every Cook Should Know is as indispensable to cooks as a good sturdy knife—and just as sharp. Compact enough to fit on the smallest shelf or countertop, this sous-chef-in-a-book tells how to make a meal plan, how to use common ingredient substitutions, how to throw a dinner party, how to organize your kitchen, and much more. It’s a pocket-sized problem solver that makes a great gift for seasoned culinary artists, novice chefs, and anyone who loves to cook.
JOY MANNING is a James Beard Award–nominated writer, editor, and recipe developer. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Serious Eats, TheKitchn, and many other places. She’s the author of Almost Meatless (Ten Speed Press, 2009) and editor of the Edible Philly magazine. www.joymanning.com
INCLUDES:
• How to handle a chef’s knife
• How to care for cast iron
• How to store fresh produce
• How to pack a lunch
• And more!
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RECIPES EVERY MAN SHOULD KNOWISBN 978-1-59474-474-7
MAKING DOUGHISBN 978-1-59474-818-9
Stuff Every Cook Should Know
Rights Held: World All Languages Publication Date: October 25, 2016Complete MS Available: April 2016 PDF Proofs Available: June 2016Finished Copies Available: August 2016
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YUM YUM BENTO BOX978-1-59474-447-1
NOODLEMANIA978-1-59474-617-8
Around the World in 80 PureesEasy Recipes for Global Baby Food
by Leena Saini
First foods for little eaters don’t have to be bland and boring! Featuring 100 delicious recipes like Mango Saffron Puree (India), Rosewater Vanilla Smoothie (Middle East), Pastina with Parmesan and Nutmeg (Italy), and Pumpkin Millet Porridge (Russia), Around the World in 80 Purees shows foodie parents how to bring global cuisine to the high chair with little effort and no fuss. Studies show that babies who are exposed to a variety of tastes grow up to be more adventurous (and less fussy!) eaters as kids. This comprehensive and easy-to-follow book is the perfect resource for parents of toddlers aged 6–18 months who want to broaden their baby’s palate.
LEENA SAINI is a lifelong foodie who grew up eating Indian food and dishes from around the world. She has written on ethnic baby food for Baby Center and on the food blog Eat, Drink, Better. She’s also a regular contributor to Masalamommas.com and Sally’s Place as well as a member of several professional food associations, including Slow Food USA and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Find her online at masalababyfood.com, where she hopes to reach parents introducing their little ones to flavors of the world. She lives in Monroe, NJ, with her family.
Subject/BISAC: Cooking - Baby Food; Cooking - Regional & Ethnic - International; Cooking-CookingforKids
ISBN 978-1-59474-895-0$19.99 US7½ x 8½, 160 pages, 4c paperbackApprox 50 photos and 28,000 words
Rights Held: World All Languages
SIMPLE, NOURISHING RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE YOUR LITTLE ONE A FOOD LOVER!
• EUROPE: Baby Ratatouille Provençale • SOUTH AMERICA: Guava Applesauce • ASIA: Curried Coconut Rice • CARIBBEAN: Pineapple with Cinnamon Cream • INDIA: Masala Chai Oatmeal • MEXICO: Mango with Coconut and Lime • NORTH AFRICA: Vegetable Couscous with Harissa • SCANDINAVIA: Milk-Poached Salmon with Dill and Mustard
Publication Date: August 16, 2016PDF Blad: March 2016 PDF Proofs Available: April 2016Finished Copies Available: May 2016
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YUM-YUM BENTO BOXISBN 978-1-59474-447-1
TINY FOOD PARTY!ISBN 978-1-59474-581-2
Subject/BISAC: Cooking - Regional & Ethnic - Japanese; Cooking - Seasonal; Cooking-CookingforKids
by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa
Delicious, delightful, and super-cute . . . Yum-Yum Bento is back! These tasty, healthy lunches are popular in Japan, where mothers create them as expressions of love and kids can’t wait to gobble them up. With 50 all-new seasonal-themed bento lunches, this follow-up to Quirk’s favorite Yum-Yum Bento Box is the book moms and kids have been asking for. The smile-inspiring meal plans include walrus pals in winter, a tulip trio in spring, smiling squirrels in autumn, and even holiday creations. The delectable art of bento is so much easier than you think, thanks to these easy-to-follow instructions. Yum yum!
CRYSTAL WATANABE (aka Pikko) started making bento boxes for herself as a way to eat small healthy portions. She enjoyed it so much that she now shares her hobby with bento fans worldwide. She lives in Hawaii with her husband and two children. MAKI OGAWA (aka Luckysundae) is a Japanese mom who loves to make cute bento boxes for her two young boys, her husband, and herself. She shares her creations on her blog Cute Obento.
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Yum-Yum Bento Box All Year RoundBox Lunches for Every Season
Yum-YumBento Box
Box Lunches for Every Season
By Crystal Watanabe
and Maki Ogawa
All Year Round
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ISBN 978-1-59474-938-4$16.95 US/$18.95 CAN7½ x 8, 144 pages, 4c paperbackOver 100 photos and approx 26,000 words
Rights Held: World All languages Publication Date: December 27, 2016Complete MS Available: May 2016 Blad Available: May 2016 PDF Proof Available: August 2016Finished Copies Available: Septem-ber 2016
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MAKING DOUGHByRussellVanKraayenburg978-1-59474-818-9“Appeals equally to the baking nerd and the culinary free spirit….does much to reduce that anxious per-fectionism that pastry work tends to inspire.”—NPR Books
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LAST POLICEMANBy Ben H. Winters978-1-59474-674-1“[The] weird, beautiful, unapolo-getically apocalyptic Last Policeman trilogy is one of my favorite mystery series.”—John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars
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YUM-YUM BENTO BOXby Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa978-1-59474-447-1“Yum-Yum Bento Box is too cute for words.”—Modesto Bee
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MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM By Grady Hendrix978-1-59474-862-2“…gets right to the dark heart of dysfunction that lies beneath so many teenage-girl friendships….totally awesome.”—Booklist, Starred Review
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HORRORSTORBy Grady Hendrix978-1-59474-526-3“A clever little horror story…turning the psychological manipulations and scripted experiences that are inherent to the retail experience into a sinister fightforsurvival”–KirkusReviews
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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIESBy Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith978-1-59474-334-4NowamajormotionpicturefromSony Screen Gems!
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PHOTO DOODLESBy ViiiZ978-1-59474-652-9“You’ve never seen a doodle book quite like this one!” –Middle Shelf Magazine
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BILL MURRAYBy Robert Schnakenberg978-1-59474-801-1“Everything you ever wanted to know about the eccentric actor…a pretty absorbing read even if you are ambivalent about Murray and his quirks.” –Washington Post
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MEN WITH CATSBy David Williams978-1-59474-885-1“Thebookfitsperfectlyasacoffeetable display item…that can be picked up and looked at over and over without boredom. You’ll laugh, you’ll ‘aww’, and…be inspired.” —Geeks of Doom
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GEEK PARENTINGBy Stephen H. Segal and Valya Dudycz Lupescu978-1-59474-870-7Named a “Must-Read Book for Geeks” by the Wall Street Journal
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GEEK DATINGBy Eric Smith978-1-59474-643-7“a welcome alternative to the ‘pick-up artist’ phenomenon courting this same demographic.”—Publishers Weekly
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FANGIRL’S GUIDEBy Sam Maggs978-1-59474-789-2“An inclusive, funny, super smart, and sweet introduction to the world of female geeks”—The Mary Sue
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