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The Spoon Sisters

The Spoon Sisters

Anthropologie | Home | Women's clothes, accessories and homeware Geek Wisdom | Stocking Stuffers This collection of mini essays is by, for and about geeks. Written by science types and self-described nerds, the book bridges the gap between intellectualism and pop culture, providing examples and quotes that each of the authors then reflects upon. Written by Stephen H. Segal Published by Quirk Books, 2011 Hardcover, 224 pages Includes some 200 of the most memorable and oft-cited quotes from movies, television, literature, games, science, the Internet and more Filled with beloved pearls of wisdom that have been painstakingly interpreted by a diverse team of hardcore, self-proclaimed geeks Amusing editorial footnotes at the bottom of each entry provide fun facts about all things geeky Author Stephen H. Segal is the Hugo Award-winning senior contributing editor to Weird Tales, the world's oldest fantasy/sci-fi/horror magazine.

You've got a friend in Japan! Women's Shoes, Teen Clothing, Hot Shoes, Trendy Dresses, Cute Clothes, Teen Dresses Don'ts for Wives | Stocking Stuffers The "Dear Abby" of her generation, author Blanche Ebbut penned this marital guidebook on the eve of World War I. Although times have certainly changed, her advice is as relevant today as it was nearly 100 years ago. Written by Blanche Ebbutt A replica edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England Filled with hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, such as: "Don't interpret too literally the 'obey' of the Marriage Service; your husband has no right to control your individuality." Dimensions 2¾"W x ½"D x 4"L

P.O.S.H. Chicago | Silverware, Restaurant China, Flea Market Finds Indie, Retro, Vintage, Dresses, & Cute Clothing | ModCloth Don'ts for Husbands | Stocking Stuffers The "Dear Abby" of her generation, author Blanche Ebbut penned this marital guidebook on the eve of World War I. Although times have certainly changed, her advice is as relevant today as it was nearly 100 years ago. Written by Blanche Ebbutt A replica edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England Filled with hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage such as: "Don't increase the work of the house by leaving all your things lying about in different places; if you are not tidy by nature, at least be thoughtful." Offers tips on achieving marital bliss, covering everything from jealousy to financial matters Published by A&C Black, 2010 Hardcover, 80 pages Dimensions 2¾"W x ½"D x 4"L

From the Library of Anne Rice Powell's Books is honored to offer a collection of books from the personal library of legendary author Anne Rice. Included in the collection are editions signed or annotated by Ms. Rice, and many have her library markings on the spines. The collection showcases her love of literature and writing and reveals a true intellectual curiosity — classical philosophy, the Brontës, biblical archaeology, and Louisiana history are just a few of the subject areas represented. We'll be adding more books to these aisles over the next several weeks, so check back often. And read about specific treasures from the collection on our blog. Please note: Titles in the Anne Rice collection are denoted by an image of Anne Rice (as shown at right) and the words "From the Library of Anne Rice." $VAR1 = '';<br> $VAR1 = '';<br>

City_Collection_fabrics_from_The_City_Quilter: City Quilter Online 2013 is the 100th Anniversary of Grand Central, one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in the World. Naturally, we felt this called for fabrics to help celebrate! Consequently, we developed "Grand Central" and a complement, "GCT Constellations," both in two colorways, beige and GCT-ceiling aqua. Here are details on the Grand Central Terminal Centennial Quilt Challenge, sponsored by American Patchwork & Quilting magazine and The City Quilter If you wish to purchase a fabric, click "Add one to basket," & you will be prompted for yardage. Click on an image or the product name to see a larger image. Please ignore the "Quantity" box here and at checkout.

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