A Prada for your Pekingese? A Louis Vuitton for your Lhasa Apso? Maybe a Burberry for your Bichon? High fashion, name-brand handbags have never been hotter, and they are ever more frequently seen about the fashion capitals of the world toting cute, small dogs that are the latest stylish accessory for fashionistas. This delightful gift book celebrates the irresistible combination of pooches and purses.Expensive, highly detailed handbags are the new obsession among the fashion conscious-from up-and-coming Hollywood starlets to Upper East Side debutantes, everyone is joining the bandwagon and toting a pup around town like just another accessory. Collected in this clever book are charming pictures that feature dogs chosen for their cuteness in bags selected for their status as highly desirable. Together the images offer a combination at once enchanting and funny, cute and modish, eccentric and cultish. This book will be the perfect girl-to-girl gift or self-indulgent impulse buy among the fashion forward set-or for anyone looking to poke gentle fun at the woman whose pampered Chihuahua gets toted around all the hippest boutiques in the luxury of an exquisitely crafted Coach bag.

Dogs-a-Porter (Pooches in Purses)

Arts & Photography

Universe

Graphic Design

Universe Publishing

From single press extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal cheeses to more exotic fare such as zebra jerky, this compilation is a cornucopia of culinary delicacies from every cuisine around the globe. Featuring luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from sweet to savory, this culinary gazetteer of the world offers expert guidance on how to really eat like a local when in Rome or how to find the most authentic Peking duck when visiting Beijing. Any foodie will delight at the fact-filled descriptions and marginalia and sidebars bursting with culinary history and trivia. Whether looking for the "must-taste treats" to seek out on your next vacation or inspiration for a romantic dinner for two, this compendium is sure to be a source of gourmet inspiration, certain to expand even an experienced epicure’s mental grocery list. The book is divided into sections based on food type (meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, sweets and confections, etc). Included are classics as well as delicacies little known outside their home turf. Each entry features authoritative yet opinionated descriptions as well as anecdotes about the producers or the region ensuring that this book will have wide appeal to connoisseurs and novices alike.

1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

This highly opinionated, addictively browsable compilation of 1,001 "must try" wines offers the most enjoyable drinking experience for novice and connoisseur alike. Included in the list are classics as well as groundbreaking new up-and-comers from all major regions of the world. Divided into four sections: red, white, sparkling, and fortified wines. The informed selections offer a complete history of the most famous vintages as well as introducing the daring new blends and varietals that are exciting the cognoscenti. Special attention is paid to the world’s classic wine regions like Napa, Chianti, Barolo, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, but the book also takes very seriously recently established areas like Rioja or Australia’s Barossa Valley. Also, the book examines emerging regions just finding their place on the oenological map, like Argentina’s Mendoza, which can provide enormous pleasure at a reasonable price. Each entry comes with an authoritative yet opinionated description of its origin, history, and character as well as anecdotes about the winemakers, the vineyard and the region. This book will immediately appeal to wine fans everywhere and will be a perfect gift item.

1001 Wines You Must Taste Before You Die

A treat for bibliophiles and cat lovers combined! This charming photo book of precious kitties with books from the popular Instagram hashtag, #CatsandBooks, is a crowd-sourced effort from various owners of both discerning cats and book taste.\nShowcasing all the charisma and amusing quirks of the wide world of cats, from the US to Africa, France, Brazil, and places far and wide, Cats & Booksfeatures cats begging for their owner’s love and attention on top of favorite books, bookshelves, and various bookish environments. From long-haired, snowy white ragdolls to short-haired orange tabbies, there are many types of cats for everyone to love and find a favorite, if that’s even possible! See the furry companions lounging comfortably on a bookshelf and walking around a bookstore, as if looking for their next book to read. Learn fun and cute facts about the featured felines, like how a rescue found their forever home or how one cat’s favorite treat is ice cream. Cat owners and enthusiasts won’t be able to stop themselves from falling in love with each adorable and playful cat they encounter on every page. This is the perfect gift for feline and book lovers alike. It will have fans laughing with joy while also perhaps finding a new book to read!

Cats & Books

Photography & Video

Rembrandt