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Series:
Step into Wilderness
A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley
Hardcover
Deborah Griffiths
9781550178937
$39.95
HISTORY
Oct 03, 2020
The spectacular landscapes in and surrounding the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island have long shaped the lives of the valley’s diverse inhabitants. From expansive shorelines to snowy mountain peaks, the region contains a wide variety of attractions to lure people over their thresholds for sustenance, recreation and survival, including such landmarks as Forbidden Plateau, Paradise Meadows, Comox Glacier, Mt. Washington and Miracle Beach. Step into Wilderness features never-before-seen photos from the Courtenay and District Museum collection, show...
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Series:
it was never going to be okay
Paperback
jaye simpson
9780889713826
$18.95
POETRY
Oct 06, 2020
it was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of sexual understanding as a trans woman. As a way to move from the linear timeline of healing and coming to terms with how trauma does not exist in subsequent happenings, it was never going to be okay tries to break down years of silence in simpson’s debut collection of poetry: i am five my sisters are saying ...
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Series:
Fake It So Real
Paperback
Susan Sanford Blades
9780889713888
$21.95
FICTION
Oct 17, 2020
Fake it so Real takes on the fallout from a punk-rock lifestyle—the future of “no future”—and its effect on the subsequent generations of one family. In June of 1983, Gwen, a gnarly Nancy Spungen look-alike, meets Damian, the enigmatic leader of a punk band. Seven years and two unplanned pregnancies later, Damian abandons Gwen, leaving her to raise their two daughters, Sara and Meg, on her own. The voices of Gwen, Sara and Meg weave a raw and honest tapestry of family life told from the underbelly, focused on the grey area between right and wro...
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Series:
Notice
Paperback
Dustin Cole
9780889713840
$21.95
FICTION
Oct 17, 2020
It’s summer 2017 in Vancouver, BC, where economic imperatives are making space less and less accessible to low-income residents. The rental crisis is intensifying, ravenous real-estate development is thriving and there is a province-wide forest fire emergency blanketing the city in smoke. Notice is the Kafkaesque story of a man under threat of renoviction, caught in the gears of bureaucracy in a city where economic inequality runs rampant; displacement and petty frustration abound. Dustin Cole writes with a documentarian sensibility from the un...
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Series: O Canada Crosswords
O Canada Crosswords Book 21
Paperback
Gwen Sjogren
9780889711471
$16.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 17, 2020
Nightwood Editions is proud to present its annual O Canada Crosswords release with Gwen Sjogren’s tenth book in the series, which features 100 puzzles and over 12,600 clues. If you’re counting, 23.5 percent of the clues focus on Canadian references, and you can depend 100 percent on Sjogren’s usual mix of witty wordplay and unique themes. Here’s a taste to wet your whistle: Animals – Horsing Around & Coming out of Their Shells Food – I’m Stuffed & Cropping Up Holidays – Santa Claus Is Coming & Yummy Yuletide Puns – Hockey Hall of Blame & Piracy...
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Series:
The Whole Singing Ocean
Paperback
Jessica Moore
9780889713789
$19.95
POETRY
Oct 17, 2020
Part long poem, part investigation, this true story begins with a whale encounter and then dives into the affair of the École en bateau, a French countercultural school aboard a boat. The École was based on the ideals of ’68, but also twisted ideas about child psychology, Foucault’s philosophy and an abolition of the separation between adults and children. As more troubling details are revealed, the text touches on memory, trauma and environmental grief, ultimately leading to buried echoes from the author’s own life and family history. At the d...
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Series:
The East Side of It All
Paperback
Joseph Dandurand
9780889713802
$18.95
POETRY
Oct 17, 2020
The East Side of It All, written from the perspective of a drug user and single-room occupant in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, explores the ongoing process of healing through reconnection with family, the natural world and traditional Indigenous (Kwantlen) storytelling. Dandurand’s voice is lyrical yet intimate, obscured yet sitting with you at the kitchen table having a cigarette. The East Side of It All is the journey of a broken man who finally accepts his storytelling gift and shares with the world his misery, joy and laughter. Dandurand’s...
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Series:
Tranquility Lost
The Occupation of Tranquille and Battle for Community Care in BC
Paperback
Gary Steeves
9780889713864
$21.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 17, 2020
In 1983, the BC provincial government announced plans to close Tranquille, a large residential institution for persons with intellectual disabilities located outside Kamloops. The announcement was made with no community placement plans for residents. The nearly six hundred employees of Tranquille, members of the BC Government Employees Union and the Union of Psychiatric Nurses, were alarmed by the lack of any Ministry of Human Resources planning for the future of the residents and the ministry’s stated intention to use newly tabled legislation ...
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Series: Cotswold Mysteries
A Cotswold Christmas Mystery
Hardcover
Rebecca Tope
9780749026325
$32.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
A classic British mystery set in the idyllic countryside
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Series: Domesday
The Dragons of Archenfield
Paperback
Edward Marston
9780749025748
$16.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
Bestselling author Edward Marston’s Domesday series is back in print after being unavailable for 20 years: classic series by major author with stunning new livery.
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Series: Domesday
The Ravens of Blackwater
Paperback
Edward Marston
9780749025595
$16.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
Bestselling author Edward Marston’s Domesday series is back in print after being unavailable for 20 years: classic series by major author with stunning new livery.
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Series: Domesday
The Wolves of Savernake
Paperback
Edward Marston
9780749025441
$16.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
A man’s body is found mutilated in Savernake Forest and the residents of Bedwyn sleep uneasy at night, fearing a monster stalking the town. When Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret arrive, they soon discover that the locals are harbouring dark secrets and that the real killer may be a little closer to home…
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Series:
From this Day Forward
Paperback
Beryl Matthews
9780749025380
$16.95
FICTION
Jan 21, 2021
A new novel from much-loved author Beryl Matthews.
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Series: The Devon Mysteries
From Devon With Death
Paperback
Stephanie Austin
9780749025045
$16.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
The third book in the Devon Mysteries series
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Series: Peppercorn
Christmas in Peppercorn Street
Paperback
Anna Jacobs
9780749024734
$16.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
Christmas is fast approaching but for some people living at the top end of Peppercorn Street, the mood is far from festive. Luke Morgan is not getting on with his teenage daughter, who has recently returned to live with him. In a nearby village Claire Small is trying to avoid her sadistic ex who is stalking her. When Claire and Luke are thrown together by a car accident caused by her dog, it’s obvious that she is in danger and he impulsively invites Claire, her delightful small daughter and their lovable dog to take refuge in his home.Can the p...
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Series: Penny Lake
Marrying Simone
Hardcover
Anna Jacobs
9780749023959
$32.95
FICTION
Oct 22, 2020
In Australia, Simone has been widowed for four years and is ready to make a more interesting life for herself. Her friends are driving her mad introducing her to eligible men; her busy daughters are just the opposite, wanting her available for babysitting. When she is offered a house swap with a couple in the UK, she takes it, though not without some trepidation.On the other side of the world, Russ has just taken possession of his new house and wants only peace and quiet after a serious injury and months of rehab. Can Simone and Russ help one a...
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Series:
Death of a Translator
Paperback
Ed Gorman
9781911350354
$20.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 17, 2020
A young, devil-may-care Englishman, determined to report on the Soviet war and make a name for himself, makes a fateful commitment to a swashbuckling Afghan guerrilla commander. Not only will he go inside the capital secretly and live in the network of safe houses run by the resistance, he will travel around the city in a Soviet Army jeep, dressed as a Russian officer. Waiting in the mountain camp, from where Niazuldin’s band of fighters lived and planned their hit-and-run attacks on Soviet troops, Ed Gorman discovers what it means to experienc...
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Series: Elements
The Essential Book of Tarot
Discover the Messages in the Cards
Hardcover
Alice Ekrek
9781838576752
$16.95
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Oct 15, 2020
This is a clear and accessible guide to the tarot, revealing the history of the cards and explaining how to use them.From a Relationship spread to the traditional Celtic Cross and a more modern Astrological spread, there are a number of ways to practice readings and learn to connect more fully with the cards. More detailed analysis is provided by the reader being shown how timing and reversed, or upside down, cards work. Part of a series of books on classic Mind, Body, Spirit subjects, this full-color book will appeal to anyone w...
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Series: Elements
The Essential Book of Crystals
How to Use Their Healing Powers
Hardcover
Emily Anderson
9781838576745
$16.95
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Oct 15, 2020
Written by a journalist who writes regularly for Mind, Body and Spirit publications ensuring good reviews and extracts in MBS press.Features sections on practical uses for crystals in different areas such as the home and in meditation.The most well-known crystals such as amethyst and rose quartz are listed as well as more unusual ones such as amazonite and rhodochrosite.Arcturus has sold over half a million copies of this series worldwide!
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Series: Arcturus World Classics Library
World Classics Library: Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper
Hardcover
Mark Twain
9781839406973
$25.95
FICTION
Oct 01, 2020
This elegantly designed, hardback edition is the perfect gift for any literature lover.
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Series: Arcturus World Classics Library
World Classics Library: H. G. Wells
The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The First Men in the Moon, The Time Machine
Hardcover
Herbert George Wells
9781839406898
$25.95
FICTION
Oct 01, 2020
This elegantly designed, hardback edition is the perfect gift for any literature lover.
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Series: Sirius Color by Numbers Collection
Calm Color by Numbers
Paperback
David Woodroffe
9781839407321
$16.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 01, 2020
60 artworks to color according to a series of numbers supported by an accompanying key.Fully colored versions of all the artworks are shown on the inside of the front and back covers.The illustrations are designed to promote calm, engaging the user in a relaxing activity and shutting out the stresses of life.The Arcturus Color by Numbers Collection has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide.
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Series: Royal Botanic Kew Gardens Arts & Activities
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Wordsearch Collection
Paperback
Eric Saunders
9781839404832
$16.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 01, 2020
From wildfire roses to giant feather grass, this wordsearch collection includes a variety of plant and flower names to spot. This delightful collection is published in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the world-famous gardens that have been collecting and conserving plants for 260 years. Each grid is beautifully adorned with floral images and themed by plant-type so you can learn about new plants and their families as you go! This relaxing puzzle book the perfect treat for wordsearch fans who also love all things botanical. ...
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Series: The Turing Tests
The Turing Tests Expert Word Puzzles
Paperback
Eric Saunders
9781839404856
$12.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 15, 2020
Simple cover design is inspired by 1940s wartime book covers.In early 2019 Alan Turing was named the winner in the scientist category of the BBC Icons series recognising 20th century icons he went on to be crowned overall winner.The Alan Turing Puzzle Books series has sold over 140,000 copies.
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Series: Sirius Color by Numbers Collection
Animal Kingdom Color by Numbers
Paperback
Martin Sanders
9781839407338
$16.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 15, 2020
From exotic birds to domestic pets, this fantastic color-by-numbers book includes a wonderful range of over 60 animal designs to color. Simply match up the numbered sections to the colors on the key, and build up accurate and detailed animal portraits with ease. This color-key has been placed on the book's backflap so you can flip it out beside your page for easy reference.Designs include: • Mammals (elephants, giraffes, tigers)• Sealife (dolphins, turtles, clownfish)• Birds (goldfinches, peacocks, puffins)• And many more!With finished exampl...
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Series:
The Art of War
Hardcover
Sun Tzu
9781839404085
$16.95
HISTORY
Oct 01, 2020
Despite being written so long ago, the theories expressed within The Art of War are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are used today as a source of insight into office politics, business management and corporate strategy. The lessons in the text can be applied to many areas of life.Arcturus Publishing has sold over 650,000 copies of The Art of War.
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Series:
A Short History of Philosophy
From Ancient Greece to the Post-Modernist Era
Paperback
Dr Peter Gibson
9781789505870
$16.95
PHILOSOPHY
Oct 15, 2020
Covers the whole history of western philosophy in a lively and entertaining narrative.
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Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics
The Prince
Hardcover
Niccolo Machiavelli
9781839403859
$16.95
PHILOSOPHY
Oct 01, 2020
This gift edition features gilded edges, silver foil stamping and illustrations within, making it a perfect gift.The Prince has influenced many world leaders through history.
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Series: Great Breakthroughs
Great Breakthroughs in Physics
How the Story of Matter and its Motion Changed the World
Hardcover
Robert Snedden
9781839406850
$19.95
SCIENCE
Oct 15, 2020
An excellent introduction to what has been described as the science that studies matter, motion, time and space.Beautifully illustrated with more than 175 illustrations, plus timelines for quick reference.
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Series:
Mademoiselle de Malepeire by Fanny Reybaud,
Translated by Barbara Basbanes Richter
1st edition
Hardcover
Barbara Basbanes Richter
9781610885201
$23.95
FICTION
Oct 06, 2020
Barbara Richter uses her considerable skills as a modern translator and writer to bring Fanny Reybaud's captivating French novel to the English-speaking world for the first time in more than a century. This1854 novel focuses on a portrait of Mademoiselle de Malepeire, which hangs in Dom Gérusac's home in the countryside of southern France just before the first French Revolution. Noted for her beauty, Mademoiselle de Malepeire had been painted by her well-to-do suitor, who was enthralled with her beauty and able to disregard her cold and haughty...
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Series:
The Lone Star Speaks
Untold Texas Stories About the JFK Assassination
1st edition
Hardcover
K.W. Zachry
9781610881920
$42.95
HISTORY
Oct 06, 2020
Both authors became interested in President Kennedy's assassination at a young age. Zachry's grandparents lived in Dallas in 1963, and saved newspapers from that era. Her grandfather was connected to the Dallas oil industry. Peterson became interested in the assassination in 1978 when she participated in the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans program in Washington, D. C. The two have collected books and artifacts concerning the assassination for years. Both are currently employed by Midland College. The Lone Star Speaks began wi...
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Series: EEC
Daniel: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary
Hardcover
J. Paul Tanner
9781683593096
$84.95
RELIGION
Feb 17, 2021
In this volume from the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary, Paul Tanner argues that the book of Daniel is the Old Testament blueprint of the Bible's overarching eschatological narrative. Tanner examines key aspects of the book of Daniel such as the revelation of Israel's future in relation to gentile kingdoms, God's exaltation of Daniel as a channel through whom he reveals his will and God's sovereign control of the nations under whom Israel is being disciplined. Tanner provides exegetical insight to help readers better understand not only how G...
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Series: My Gaza
My Gaza
A City in Photographs
Hardcover
Jehad Saftawi
9781944211974
$45.95
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nov 17, 2020
My Gaza offers a startling perspective on contemporary Gaza. Photographer Jehad al-Saftawi documents his life there up until his escape, in 2016. His eye is drawn to moments of humanity and tenderness that redefine this place beyond propaganda, beyond prevailing narratives. Through vivid images and captions—a gun to the head, an interrogation, a family in strife—al-Saftawi exposes a situation that cannot withstand further escalation. Urgent and resolute, My Gaza is the first book of its kind, presenting photos of present-day Gaza by a Gazan jou...
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Series:
Scams, Security and Over-Sharing
Controlling your information and staying safe online
Paperback
Jon White
9781912666904
$25.95
COMPUTERS
Oct 29, 2020
This book isn’t about cybersecurity, it’s about life. Specifically, connected life in the 21st century. It’s about the behaviours we need to change and the threats we need to be aware of to ensure that we can keep ourselves and our families as safe as possible in the new connected world. We are the pioneers in connectivity and this world is evolving in a way that none of us has ever seen before. This book will cover elements of 21st century life which will be familiar to all consumers – from social media, to email hacking, to content theft, ...
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Series:
Turned On
Science, Sex and Robots
Paperback
Kate Devlin
9781472950901
$24.50
PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 20, 2020
An exploration of sexuality, technology, and humanity through the promises of artificial intelligence.The idea of the seductive sex robot is the stuff of myth, legend and science fiction. But beyond the fantasies there are real and fundamental questions about our relationship with technology as it moves into the realm of robotics. Artificial intelligence raises very real concerns. Sexual activity is central to our very existence; it shapes how we think, how we act and how we live. With advances in technology come machines that may one day think...
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Series: LEGO
LEGO Ice Cream Dream Puzzle
Game
LEGO
9781797210186
$26.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Age (years) from 10
Nov 03, 2020
This clever 1000piece jigsaw puzzle will satisfy your sweet tooth and your love of classic LEGO® bricks. A surprising take on the ordinary, this colorful puzzle comes together to reveal a rainbow of ice cream flavors . . . with a LEGO twist. Grab a friend or dig in solo—LEGO puzzles are a whole new way to play with LEGO bricks!• LEGO® DREAMS DO COME TRUE!: For generations, LEGO bricks have been igniting creativity and imagination. Let this surprising take on iconic bricks spark new ideas and possibilities.• UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGO FUN: If y...
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Series: LEGO
LEGO Minifigure Faces 1000Piece Puzzle
Game
LEGO
9781797210193
$26.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Age (years) from 4 - 7
Nov 03, 2020
This imaginative 1000-piece puzzle comes together to feature a special collection of LEGO® minifigure expressions. Minifigures have feelings too—happy and hopeful, confused and surprised, silly . . . and puzzled! Now you can collect your favorite iconic LEGO® minifigures in a whole new way!• MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO BRAND: The minifigure—the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations—has become a global icon. In this up-close-and-personal puzzle, they get to show off the characteristics that set them apart.• GREAT FAMILY ACTIV...
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Series: LEGO
LEGO Minifigure Journal
Diary
LEGO
9781452181998
$16.50
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Oct 20, 2020
MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO® BRAND: The Minifigure—the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations—has become a global icon. In this journal, the Minifigure gets its starring role.SHOW OFF YOUR LEGO LOVE: Featuring a playful Minifigure cover and lined pages with room for new ideas, lists, and notes, this multi-purpose journal is a great way to take your imagination to new heights.GREAT GIFT FOR AFOL OR YOUNG LEGO LOVERS: Any LEGO enthusiast, no matter what age, will love this journal.CONVENIENT PACKAGE: With its flexi cover and co...
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Series: LEGO
LEGO Minifigure Notes
Printed item
LEGO
9781452182285
$23.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Oct 20, 2020
The LEGO® Minifigure has captivated the world for more than 40 years. This humble yellow character has risen from toy to global icon—all without a nose or opposable thumbs! This box of 20 notecards and envelopes features a collection of heartwarming and hilarious minifigure art, perfect for sharing the LEGO love with your friends and family throughout the year.MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO® BRAND: The Minifigure—the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations—has become a global icon. In this new notecard set, the Minifigure gets it...
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Series: LEGO
LEGO Minifigure Puzzle
Game
LEGO
9781452182278
$26.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Nov 03, 2020
This challenging 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle comes together to reveal a collection of your favorite LEGO® minifigures! Whether you are a Master Builder or have just started clicking bricks together, this puzzle creates LEGO fun the whole family can enjoy together.• MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO BRAND: The minifigure—the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations—has become a global icon. In this puzzle, minifigures get their starring role.• UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGO FUN: If you love both LEGO minifigures and puzzles, don't miss this...
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Series: Masha
Masha and Her Friends Wooden Nesting Doll Puzzle
Game
Suzy Ultman
9781452181646
$33.99
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Age (years) from 0 - 3
Oct 20, 2020
Play and learn with Masha and all of her friends through this delightfully interactive wooden puzzle.Each piece fits into a corresponding slot that mirrors the classic arrangement of Matryoshka dolls.After all the pieces are assembled, the result is a group of friends that can stand on their own.Each sturdy piece displays a colorful doll on the front and adorable animals on the backPieces allow many unique character combinationsA durable and beautiful puzzleThis unique format reinforces early learning concepts like first words, counting, size, ...
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Series:
Trina Turk Notecards
Novelty book
Trina Turk
9781797207766
$29.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Dec 01, 2020
• CELEBRATE TRINA TURK: This is a colorful notecard set celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Trina Turk brand.• FEATURES 25 ICONIC PATTERNS: This gorgeous collection features 25 of Trina Turk's favorite mid-century-inspired textile designs.• RANGE OF COLORFUL DESIGNS: Each card features its own bold, graphic pattern.• BLANK INTERIORS: With blank interiors, these cards are perfect for any occasion or sentiment.• THE JOY OF SNAIL MAIL: Your friends and loved ones will appreciate the gesture of a handwritten note.• DOUBLES AS DECOR: These notec...
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