Bøker av Weldon Owen

The idiots got you down? Get a needle and thread and stab your stress away with this collection of wash-your-mouth-out-with-soap cross-stitch patterns. Cursing a blue streak has never been so satisfying!    There are times when just hollering obscenities won’t do—you need to stab something. Now you can do both. Maybe Swearing Will Help combines two of the best stress-relievers—cursing, and cross stitch—into one of the most irreverently enjoyable crafting experiences you’ll ever have.  With 25 patterns from the crafting world’s most bad-ass cross-stitch designers, this book has everything from a modern take on the traditional sampler to retro comic book designs, all with snarky to downright foul-mouthed phrases. It is definitely not your grandmother’s cross stitch!   No previous experience is required. In addition to simple instructions and clear, easy-to-follow patterns, the book includes a guide to basic lesson in cross-stitch techniques, so anyone can start swearin’ and stabbin’ right away.  Whether you want the world to know that they need to wash their damn hands or you want to stitch a gift for your favorite potty mouth, Maybe Swearing Will Help has just what you need to find your way to inner f*cking peace. SWEARING AND STABBING: Get out your aggressions with a easy-to-make foul-mouth cross-stitch projects 25 PATTERNS: Choose from dozens of designs to send just the right message, from Bollocks to F*ck It FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: From beginning potty-mouths to expletive experts, Maybe Swearing Will Help includes complete patterns, step–by-step instructions, and a guide to cross-stitch basics TOP DESIGNERS: Patterns created by  more than a dozen of the f*cking best-selling cross-stitch designers and influencers on Etsy INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color images of the finished projects help ensure success and offer ideas of how to frame and display your beautiful damned artwork

In this officially-endorsed title, unlock the power and versatility of your Instant Pot or Duo Air Fryer. The Complete Instant Pot Collection demonstrates the increasing versatility of this popular and innovative pressure cooker—now paired with a lid for crisp cooking—with over 175 recipes for fast, healthy, everyday meals.The Instant Pot has become an instant classic, a must-have item for home cooks everywhere. Designed to increase the versatility of your Instant Pot or Duo Crisp machine, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features a curated collection of classic and contemporary recipes that utilize this innovative device to its maximum potential and yield delicious, streamlined meals. The well-tested recipes include all the basics—like yogurt, eggs, jam, rice, grains, and beans—as well as dishes for every meal of the day. You’ll learn the fundamentals and benefits of cooking various cuts of meat—such as pork shoulder, chicken thighs, or beef chuck—in an Instant Pot. Quick and simple soup stocks—including chicken, fish, bone, and vegetable—allow you to maximize the flavor of your favorite dishes in less time than traditional methods. Plus, the Instant Pot primer gives you all the insider tips on how to maximize the effectiveness and versatility of the Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid. Beyond the basics, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers a versatile range of flavor profiles and dishes. From comforting classics like bolognese, posole, and Thai basil noodles, to lighter fare such as chicken braised with citrus and olives, gingery salmon, and zesty and bright wild rice salad, to decadent desserts like molten lava cakes and key lime pie, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for getting the most out of your pressure cooker.   175+ RECIPES: From breakfast to lunch to sides, snacks, entrees, and desserts, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers all meals of the day with a wide range of international flavors and recipes INSTANT POT PRIMER: In addition to handy hacks and simple instructions, the front of the book includes an overview on how to use an Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid, along with tips, tricks, and an ingredients primer PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOPED: Developed by a test kitchen team and veteran Instant Pot cookbook authors, each recipe is designed to work with several models of Instant Pot and the Duo Air Fryer lid MASTER THE BASICS: Included are handy staple recipes and charts for cooking different types of beans, grains, and vegetables FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes, giving home chefs a visual reference alongside easy-to-follow instructions

A durable, lightweight journal for bird watchers to record sightings and organize notes.Welcome to your bird watching journal, a comprehensive place to record your sightings and experiences, and to keep notes for the future. Birding Logs include guided prompts to track key information such as each bird's name, colors and markings, habitat, and behavior, as well as your current location and weather. Blank pages provide space for sketches, lists, and additional notes. The final section, Birding Checklists, gives you a place to track backyard birds local to you, a wish list of birds you hope to spot one day, and destinations you want to travel to for bird watching. DELUXE JOURNAL Rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic-band closure, elastic pen loop, inside pocket for convenient storage, and high-quality paper that ink won't bleed through. SPECIALIZED PAGES This guided journal gives the writer places to record their bird sightings, with specialized details including weather, season, habitat, behavior, colors and markings, as well as space for sketches and other notes. LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: Fits easily into a backpack or glove box, allowing for quick access for notes on the go.

An illustrated keepsake journal, to be filled and given as a legacy to one's childThis journal offers a unique path for the writer and reader: Intended not to be filled with pregnancy or infant development notes, but instead, meant toward thoughts, hopes, and aspirations for your baby. "What I thought when I found I was pregnant," "What happened when you were born," "Why we chose the name that we did," and many, many more thoughts and memories all can be added, and the book given as a legacy gift to a child as they mature or reach adulthood.

An engaging and interactive Downton Abbey–themed journal that encourages readers to record their own favorite recipes and notes alongside Downton-style quotes and tips.Following the worldwide success of NBC Carnival’s Downton Abbey series, Mrs. Patmore’s Recipe Journal gives fans and cooks alike the experience of recording their favorite meals in this beautiful themed journal. With dedicated lines for yield, ingredients, and method, plus ample space for additional notes, the journal provides ample opportunity to build a recipe book tailored to individual palate, diet, and cooking style and interests. With fan-favorite quotes from the hit series and classic cooking tips from Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen featured throughout the pages, Mrs. Patmore’s Recipe Journal creates an engaging experience for fans of the show and those looking to create a personalized recipe book.

"Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of the legendary American artist, storyteller, filmmaker, and entrepreneur through iconic objects that represent his remarkable life and career. For the first time, explore Walt's most treasured objects--some never-before-seen by the public--from The Walt Disney Family Museum and the Disney family archives. This visually stunning book explores Disney's celebrated life through artifacts that depict the multiple facets of his personality: family man, entertainment and animation pioneer, technological innovator, and visionary."--

Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format, The Forager's Journal is designed especially for foragers to document the vivid details of their wild food expeditions, describe and draw edible plants and fungi, and capture priceless memories in the outdoors. Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format, The Forager's Journal provides space to record everything about your foraging treks. Logs include guided prompts to track key information, such as each plant’s name, colors and markings, settings, as well as your current location, weather, and other notes. Lined and blank note pages enlivened with inspirational quotes allow you to reflect on your wild food discoveries, record the edible plants and fungi you gather, and sketch the ones you don’t recognize. And lists offer a place to note your foraging bucket-list destinations and other thoughts as you embark on your expeditions into the wilderness. This unique journal is destined to become a treasured gift that any forager will enjoy for years to come. DELUXE JOURNAL: Rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic-band closure, elastic pen loop, inside pocket for convenient storage, and high-quality paper that ink won't bleed through. SPECIALIZED PAGES: This guided journal gives the writer places to record their foraging excursions, with specialized details including weather, season, and location, as well as space for sketches and other notes. LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: Fits easily into a backpack or glove box, allowing for quick access for notes on the go. THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The perfect gift for foraging enthusiasts to document their expeditions into the wilderness, with space to record the plants and fungi they gather and sketch the ones they don’t recognize. KEEPSAKE: A personalized resource that both novice and seasoned foragers can return to again and again as they improve their skills and track their progress.

"Make every birthday a special and delicious celebration with 50 party-ready recipes for cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream treats -- plus ideas for party favors and games -- from American Girl. American Girl Birthday! features 50 sweet recipes suitable for every taste and any day of the year: fabulous cakes with fun frostings and toppings, cupcakes for every season, fruity and colorful ice pops, sundaes, and more. Guarantee every party will be a hit with great flavor, sparkly decorations, and shareable treats. Kids can select their favorite cake or desserts for the big day, and make edible gifts for friends, all while gaining confidence and baking skills in the kitchen. 50+ RECIPES: Kids will learn to bake delicious cakes, cupcakes, ice cream treats, and more to mark and celebrate birthdays for friends and family. EXPERT TIPS AND TRICKS: Young chefs will learn baking knowhow and while mastering measuring, rolling, frosting, and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos inspire birthday celebrations and ensure success. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Kids will gain confidence in the kitchen and practice essential cooking skills with easy-to-follow instructions while learning to recognize when adult supervision may be needed with baking. OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help them discover their independence in the kitchen and out"--

Join the community of millions of romance readers! In this oversize, hardbound book, romance genre-inspired reading challenges are paired with bookish rewards, propelling you toward a sizzling season of reading escapes and satisfying achievements.Exceed your reading goals with The Ultimate Romance Reading Challenge! This collection of 25 prompts inspires readers to embrace their romantic side and explore all the romance genre has to offer. Reading prompts include: --Read a book with an enemies-to-lovers premise --Read a romance novel with a protagonist much older than you are --Read a romance novel published in the year you were conceived --Read a romance novel featuring an LGBTQ+ character The Ultimate Romance Reading Challenge encourages reading habits that help to inspire new ideas and creativity, in your reading life and beyond. REWARDED FOR READING!: Each prize is thoughtfully curated to supplement the reading life. Readers will enjoy bookish greeting cards, a mini notebook, stickers, unique bookmarks, and more! FOR SEASONED ROMANCE READERS AND NEWBIES TO THE GENRE: From YA to Historical, Emily Henry to Nora Roberts, open door to closed—whatever your mood or taste, this challenge is for you! DIVERSIFY YOUR READING: In completing each unique challenge, you can find ample inspiration to step outside your reading comfort zone and diversify your reading list. EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: Complete your collection with the first of this challenge series, The Ultimate Reading Challenge, and continue the reading fun for any kiddos in your life with The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids!

This enticing collection features 100+ delicious recipes for home-cooking classics- including pasta, pizza, and other comforting dishes-providing appetizing inspiration for family meals any night of the week.

American Girl’s BIGGEST baking book yet! Packed with more than 100 delicious recipes for cookies, cakes, brownies and more that kids love to bake, eat, and share!Featuring the very best recipes from American Girl’s best-selling cookbooks, The Big Book of Baking For Kids is the ultimate cookbook for young bakers. There are treats, snacks, desserts and more for every taste and occasion. This compilation has something for every skill level and includes a delicious variety of cookies, cakes, tarts, brownies, pies, and more. Young bakers will gain kitchen confidence with helpful instructions and expert tips for kitchen safety, storage, decorating, and serving. Whether they follow each recipe step-by-step or add a unique twist, baking is a great way for kids to express creativity, learn essential skills, and make memories. Kids will wow their friends and family with delectable treats, bake-sale favorites, and show-stopping special-occasion desserts with The Big Book of Baking for Kids! 100+ RECIPES: Kids will learn to bake delicious pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, breakfast treats, after-school snacks and show-stopping desserts BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Young bakers can master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos help ensure success! STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Gain confidence in the kitchen and practice essential cooking skills with easy-to-follow instructions, with helpful call outs for when a young chef may need adult supervision OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self

Who's ready for the Holidays? Not us! Grab your needle & thread and get ready to stab the sad away with this collection of festive f*cking patterns, sure to alleviate the holiday blues.

Explore a delicious collection of fresh and flavorful recipes of wine country with the first cookbook from California’s Oakville Grocery.Enjoy more than 100 carefully curated, original recipes from the oldest continually operated grocery store in California, Oakville Grocery. With simple elegance in mind, each recipe is influenced by the fresh and flavorful ingredients Oakville Grocery has provided its patrons since 1881, with the store's unique character and charm captured on every page. Indulge in delicious west-coast inspired dishes such as Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread or Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with Potatoes, Spinach, and Pesto. From a family-style breakfast to a wine and cheese party, Oakville Grocery The Cookbook is sure to have the perfect recipes. Travel through the serene Napa Valley from your very own kitchen and enjoy the wonderful flavors of California olive oils, whole grain pastas, tangy mustards, bold spices, and elegant chocolates. Oakville Grocery The Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes from the Heart of Wine Country is a guide to fresh and filling meals for your family and a delicious escape to wine country any day or season. FOCUSED ON FRESH: Oakville Grocery has been dedicated to fresh, local ingredients and recipes that fuel your body with the very best since 1881. EASY-TO-FOLLOW: With detailed instructions, pairing suggestions, and thoughtful tips, this is the perfect cookbook for any skill level. MORE THAN RECIPES: Includes a background of the historical Oakville Grocery store and Napa Valley, local California vendors, and beautiful photography of wine country. PERFECT FOR EVERY SEASON: With 100+ recipes categorized by season, you will never be without the right recipe for any occasion.

Deepen and expand a child's love of reading with 15 unique challenges and cool prizes!

This colorful cookbook collection features kid-friendly recipes, classic comics, and original illustrations inspired by all your favorite characters from the Peanuts Gang.More than 150 recipes found throughout the three books featured in this giftable box set are the perfect way for kids to get creative in the kitchen.  Dive into The Peanuts Family Cookbook and whip up French Foreign Legion Toast, Cormac and Cheese, or Camp Kamp Chili Chow. The Peanuts Holiday Cookbook provides sweet treats for favorite occasions all year round from Easter Egg Lollipops to Snoopy’s Gingerbread Doghouse. Find packable snacks, sandwiches, treats, and more in Peanuts Lunch Bag Cookbook with 50 recipes perfectly portable for lunchtime on the go.  A colorful array of classic comic strips and original illustrations offer festive embellishment on every page of each of these three unique cookbooks.  This is the perfect way to celebrate Charles Schulz’s beloved characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Pig Pen, Schroeder, and more, during breakfast, lunch, and, of course, suppertime.  150+ RECIPES: More than 150 recipes for kids to create tasty Peanuts-themed breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts, including recipes for meals on the go.  200+ COMIC STRIPS AND ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Bring the nostalgia of the Peanuts Gang into your kitchen with its beloved characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, Schroeder, Pig Pen and more! BOREDOM BUSTER: Connect with kids in the kitchen by cooking together, or just laugh together by reading the hundreds of comic strips found in this collection BEAUTIFUL BOXED SET: The set of three Peanuts cookbooks are collected together as a gorgeous boxed set. GREAT GIFT: The perfect giftfor budding chefs, families, Charlie Brown enthusiasts, and collectors of Charles Schulz memorabilia. 

OVER 75 BAKING RECIPES: Classic and contemporary recipes will inspire home cooks with beloved classics and fresh favorites to share with family and friends. HOLIDAYS ALL YEAR: Recipes span holidays throughout the year, making this book ideal for all seasons and occasions. BAKING GUIDES: Baking for Every Season includes accessible baking guides for home cooks of all skill levels with instructions and ideas for decorating, personalizing, and ensuring perfect results.

A follow-up to the bestselling Grandmother's Journal, to pass along a variety of experiences and life-lessons to others in the family.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and advice for others. Thoughts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "Top Ten things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating,"-all from a close, experienced family member who knows best.

A companion volume to the bestselling Grandfather's Journal, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is a fun, rewarding, and easy-to-complete journal to convey lifelong experiences and life-lessons to future generations in the family. Each copy is destined to become a much treasured legacy item.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and craft advice for their loved ones. The journal provides useful, resonant prompts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "The Top 10 things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating." The latest in Weldon Owen's line of guided journals, which have sold over 150,000 copies to date, this journal provides a beautiful home for a grandfather's wisdom. While the Grandfather's Journal is focused on recording biographical data, Grandfather's Words of Wisdom is the place to capture thoughts, reflections, mediations, and life experiences in a more expansive way.

A journal specifically tailored to suit the needs of a gardener, whether for making notes on planting or weeding, or sketching an illustration of a favored plant.Specially formatted for gardening, this journal provides the space the writer needs to record anything and everything they wish to about their gardening, with bulleted journal pages for writing, space for sketches, or freeform notes, and other elements to guide the writer's note-taking and illustration.