Home, Garden & DIY
July 2025
Recent Releases
Baking across America : a vintage recipe road trip
by B. Dylan Hollis

In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas. You'll be hitting the pavement in vintage style as you journey with Dylan through the culture capitals of America to savor the very best bakes the nation has to offer. His retro recipes span the decades from the 1900s to the 2000s and feature famous (and forgotten) desserts from every state. 
What can I bring? : recipes to help you live your guest life
by Casey Elsass

This book provides the answer to the universal "What can I bring?" question, with 75 recipes in all categories of portable, sharable food, for all skill levels.
This dog will change your life
by Elias Weiss Friedman

This book weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives.
Barbecue : Smoked & Grilled Recipes from Across the Globe
by Hugh Mangum

Explore the world of barbecue and grilling, with more than 280 recipes from more than 80 countries. Barbecue is a delicious tour and celebration of barbecue tradition, food cultures, and cooking over fire --featuring recipes collected by American barbecue pitmaster Hugh Mangum, co-founder of Mighty Quinn's. Also included are a fire primer covering woods and charcoal, barbecue FAQs, expert advice on tools and pantry staples, and a special section featuring recipes form acclaimed guest chefs and known barbecue aficionados.
The tech exit / : A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones
by Clare Morell

The Tech Exit is necessary reading for any parent who has felt stuck between an awareness of the dangers of tech for kids and the feeling that digital technology is inevitable and necessary. Morell's message is simple and compelling: you and your family can be free. The life you want for your children is within reach.
What is queer food? : how we served a revolution
by John Birdsall

The food on our plates has long been designed, twisted, and elevated by queer hands. Piecing together a dazzling mosaic of queer lives, spaces, and meals, beloved food writer John Birdsall unfolds the complex story of how, through times of fear and persecution, queer people used food to express joy and build community--and ended up changing the shape of the table for everyone.
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