A fascinating design history and field guide to one of modern life's everyday conveniences, with 200 full close-up photographs and patent designs.
A fun look at how the genius of design is often hidden in plain sight. Ever wonder about how everyday objects come to look the way they do? The disposable coffee lid is a design paradox of the modern era. It must simultaneously open and close to allow for drinking on the go while protecting against unwanted spillage. See your coffee cup lid for what it really is: a magical design artifact that contains fascinating variations.
The premier guide for take-out coffee drinkers everywhere – Learn more about the mechanics behind your morning cup of joe. Impress and stump the coffee-aficionados in your life with your expansive knowledge of slosh-drainage systems, ergonomic drink apertures, foam accommodation techniques, and sensory enhancement features.
From the world's largest coffee lid collection – Louise Harpman and Scott Specht have collected over 550 of these triumphs of industrial design for decades, creating what Smithsonian magazine calls "the world's largest collection of coffee cup lids."
Part of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, The Octopus Scientists takes readers to the waters off of Moorea, Tahiti, to study the mind of the mollusk. Follow scientists as they...
Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines one of America’s most beloved authors and dogs. Twain specialist R. Kent Rasmussen traces the history of dogs in Twain’s life—from the ones he knew...
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the magic of giving with special kids coloring cards children can gift to loved ones! It feels just as magical to give a gift...
A unique and hilarious regional holiday series that incorporates search-and-find activities as Santa and Mrs. Claus travel the US trying to have a restful vacation. Uh oh…Santa forgot to plan...
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s on his way to deliver presents! Are you ready for Santa’s sleigh to come to your house next? It’s a magical Christmas Eve, and all...
Merry Mouse's Christmas Eve is a beautiful book starring our tiny festive friend. Merry Mouse skis and scoots through the snow, gathering things for her Christmas party. Will she get...
When we're presented with an act of generosity whether it's a small encouragement, a much-needed word of support, or a big favor we've been given a gift that helps keep...
What is the best way to comfort someone who has lost a loved one? Often, we cannot find the words to express the feeling overflowing in our hearts. This beautiful...
