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The Italians have a secret. Over the centuries, they have pioneered more than 300 shapes of pasta, each with a history, a story to tell, and an affi nity for particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the fl avors of local ingredients, and the perfect combination can turn an ordinary dish into something sublime. The Geometry of Pasta pairs more than one hundred authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s stunning black-and-white designs to reveal the science, history, and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy.

Packaged in a crisply designed black-and-white hardcover (complete with a dust jacket that unfolds into a poster of pasta shapes and patterns), The Geometry of Pasta is a one-of-a-kind cookbook unlike anything you’ve ever seen!

CAZ HILDEBRAND is an award-winning graphic designer who has produced cookbooks for Nigella Lawson, Moro, and other acclaimed chefs. Chef JACOB KENEDY is the co-owner of Bocca di Lupo, which was recently voted London’s best restaurant by both Time Out magazine and the Evening Standard. Both authors live in England.

The Geometry of PastaThe perfect shape + the perfect sauce

by Caz Hildebrand and Jacob Kenedy

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Disneystrology combines astrology, numerology, and the magic of movies to help readers understand their own personalities. Noted astrologer Lisa Finander has identifi ed 366 unique Disney character types—everyone from Snow White to Wall-E—and paired these characters to corresponding birth dates.

Readers born on November 9, for example, are typically exuberant, friendly, and youthful—traits best exemplifi ed by Pinocchio. By contrast, readers born on February 22 are often powerful, principled, and determined—the perfect words to describe King Mufasa of The Lion King.

Readers will also discover character profi les, compatible birthdays, tips for dealing with others, and much, much more! Illustrated with hundreds of stills from more than 90 years of classic animation, Disneystrology is an entertaining tribute to the most delightful characters in movie history.

LISA FINANDER is an author and editor living in Minnesota, where she earned her B.A. in psychology and symbolism from Metropolitan University. She has taught classes, given lectures, and held workshops on astrology, tarot, Jungian psychology, meditation, and spirituality.

DisneystrologyWhat Your Birthday Character Says About You

by Lisa Finander

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Ready-to-Frame 11-by-14 Posters from the DC Comics Archives, Including:

Action Comics #27 (1940) Falling in Love #62 (1963)Swamp Thing #34 (1985)

Wonder Woman #205 (1973) Batman #615 (2003)Strange Adventures #100 (1959)

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Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC’s incredible archives—all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle. From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compila-tion features every major milestone in DC’s extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more.

On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan.

ROBERT SCHNAKENBERG has written extensively on science fi ction and is the author of several comic books, including the acclaimed Michelle Obama: Year One. He lives in New York City. PAUL LEVITZ worked at DC Comics for more than thirty years, most recently as publisher and president.

DC ComicsThe 75th Anniversary Poster Book

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THE BATMAN HANDBOOKISBN 978-1-59474-023-7(see page 31)

THE SUPERMAN HANDBOOKISBN 978-1-59474-113-5(see page 31)

GIG POSTERSISBN 978-1-59474-326-9(see page 23)

BATMAN: MURDER AT WAYNE MANORISBN 978-1-59474-237-8(see page 20)

Celebrate the 75thanniversary of DC Comics—with removable postersof 100 incredible covers!


Open this wicked little volume for a spellbinding collection of dark arts and crafts! It’s full of color photos and simple illustrated instructions for crafting everyday items into wonderfully witchy treats:

A truly wicked charm bracelet made from a handful of old trinkets• Spooky little skulls made out of marshmallows• A bewitching midnight black tutu that can be stitched up in minutes • A wicked poison apple fashioned from an everyday plushie • Witches, monsters, spiders, and ghosts to top your cupcakes • And much, much more!•

Each step-by-step project is as easy as the wave of a wand—no previous crafting experience required!

MARGARET McGUIRE edits and moonlights as a crafter in Philadelphia. ALICIA KACHMAR casts spells and stitches from her home in New York.

Witch CraftWicked Accessories, Spellbinding Jewelry, Creepy-Cute Toys, and More!

compiled by Margaret McGuire and Alicia Kachmar

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ANDROID KARENINA ISBN 978-1-59474-460-0(see page 17)

SENSE AND SENSIBILITYAND SEA MONSTERS ISBN 978-1-59474-442-6(see page 17)

This sci-fi /zombie/comedy/adventure follows a group of rag-tag Trekkies getting together for the fi fth annual FedCon (billed as the “largest Starfl eet Convention in the western Gulf Coast region”).

Our heroes are dressed in homemade uniforms and armed with prop phasers—but soon fi nd themselves defending their hotel and convention center against hordes of fl esh-eating undead. Suddenly, all of their useless knowledge about particle physics and old Star Trek episodes has genuine real-world applications! And while hotel employees and regular civilians are dying left and right, our Trekkies summon strength and courage by emulating their favorite starship-voyaging characters.

Packed with hundreds of gags referencing Star Trek, comic books, and fan conventions, Night of the Living Trekkies reads like the strange lovechild of Galaxy Quest and Dawn of the Dead. Journey to the fi nal frontier of zombie science-fi ction mash-ups!

KEVIN DAVID ANDERSON and SAM STALL are lifelong Star Trek devotees. Mr. Anderson lives in California and Mr. Stall lives in Indiana.

This is an original work of fi ction/horror/parody and is not offi cially sponsored by, affi liated with, or endorsed by the owners of the Star Trek® brand.

by Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall

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The phrase “home ec” recalls fusty visions of baking and sewing classes, but this illustrated guide show-cases the movement’s true foundations: applying scientifi c methods to domestic work. Compiled from a wide range of vintage sources, Home Economics is chock-full of thrifty tips, time-tested advice, informativecharts, and tasty recipes that gently teach the art and science of housekeeping. Inside is a wealth of information on health and hygiene, shopping and cookery, furnishings and decor, cleaning and safety, and so much more.

Old-fashioned, yes. But outdated? Never! This is real home economics that everyone will be proud to know.

JENNIFER McKNIGHT TRONTZ is the author of several books, including The Good Citizen’s Handbook and How to Be Popular. She lives in New York City.

compiled by Jennifer McKnight Trontz

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Home EconomicsVintage Advice and Practical Science for the 21st-Century Household

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Scientifi cally tested strategies for:• spending and saving wisely• preserving foods and resources• preparing a healthy meal• cooking and cleaning effectively• caring for clothing and textiles


Jokes Every Man Should Know was the sleeper success of Quirk’s Spring 2008 list, with 40,000 units shipped in its fi rst three months. Its companion volume, Stuff Every Man Should Know, performed equally well. Now we are proud to unveil Recipes Every Man Should Know, which features the same pocket-size hardcover format and a wealth of easy-to-make recipes, valuable kitchen skills, and tips for guys navigating the kitchen.

Now guys will have all the essentials covered: Coffee, Eggs & Breakfast Classics • Sandwiches, Burgers & Snacks • Meat & Potato Dinners • Bacon, Beer & Bar Food • Chocolate, Cheesecake & More!

With an elegant design and affordable $9.95 price point, these Recipes will be an irresistible gift for hungry dads, grads, and men of all ages.

SUSAN RUSSO makes a killer mac ’n’ cheese and shares recipes, stories, and photos at her popular food blog, Food Blogga. She lives in San Diego. BRETT COHEN is the author of Stuff Every Man Should Know and has perfected the art of making a Sloppy Joe. He lives in Philadelphia.

by Susan Russo and Brett Cohen

JOKES EVERY MANSHOULD KNOWISBN 978-1-59474-228-6(see page 26)

STUFF EVERY MANSHOULD KNOWISBN 978-1-59474-414-3(see page 33)

STUFF EVERY WOMANSHOULD KNOWISBN 978-1-59474-444-0(see page 33)

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PUPPETS OF ALL YOUR FAVORITE SHAKESPEARE CHARACTERS, INCLUDING:

Romeo

Juliet

Hamlet

Ophelia

Polonius

Hamlet’s Father’s Ghost

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

The Three Witches

Othello

Iago

Desdemona

King Lear

Regan

Goneril

Cordelia

The Fool

Richard III

Henry IV

Falstaff

Puck

Bottom

Prospero

Caliban

Miranda

Katherina

Petruchio

Cleopatra

Shylock

Portia

Julius Caesar

Rosalind

Orlando

Antigonus

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And even the Bard himself!


All the world’s a stage—and with this extraordinary book-plus kit, you can dramatize the most memorable scenes in all of theatre. Contents include:

Sixty fi nger-puppet cards featuring Shakespeare’s most famous characters, including Hamlet, • Lady Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, Shylock, and FalstaffTwelve stand-up sets of castles, forests, balconies, and battlefi elds• A 96-page “folio” of classic scenes—from Hamlet’s “To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy to Romeo• and Juliet’s classic balcony serenade

Once you’ve fi nished staging the Bard’s entire canon, you can mix and match masterpuppets to produce your own Shakespearean mash-ups. Perhaps your Romeo will fall in love with Lady Macbeth!

MIKE ROGALSKI owns and operates EYEWASH, a graphics studio in the Philadelphia suburbs. This is his fi rst collaboration with William Shakespeare.

Masterpuppet TheatreThe World of Shakespeare at Your Fingertips!

created by Mike Rogalski

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Full of fl uffy white clouds, desert sunsets, lightning storms, and early morning sunbeams, this handy notebook transforms the sky into a canvas for notes, musings, drawings, and doodles. And with the same durable yet elegant fl exibind cover as Quirk’s successful Walls Notebook, this trusty journal can be carried anywhere. It’s the perfect gift for artists, writers, diarists, and dreamers—anyone with their head in the clouds.

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Skywriting Journal

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Just like people, plants search far and wide for perfect companions—their soil mates are special plants who bring out their best traits and keep bad infl uences away. And it’s our job as gardeners to help these lovelorn veggies fi nd each other.

In this charming guide to companion planting for all your vegetable-garden favorites, you’ll learn why Broccoli ❤ Rosemary and whether Potato + Corn = friends with benefi ts. (Just watch out for Celery! “Leggy and leafy, she is notoriously easy-going and will happily settle down with just about anyone,raising a ruckus in your raised beds.”) Complete with 20 pairings, full plant information, tasty recipes, and more, Soil Mates is the perfect partner for your horticultural matchmaker.

SARA ALWAY is a graphic designer who believes in sustainable agriculture. She lives in Ohio, where she tends her own garden of happy soil mates. A former farm specialist at Seeds of Change, KELLE

CARTER manages her own market garden and CSA in Colorado.

by Sara Alwaywith Kelle Carter

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Soil MatesCompanion Planting for Your Vegetable Garden

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Quirk’s Amazing Magical Wonder Deck charmed more than 100,000 would-be magicians with its gorgeous design and fi endishly clever card tricks. Now these same readers can experience a complete course in magic with Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring—available this October in an extremely affordable $16.95 paperback edition.

Here are illustrated step-by-step instructions for rope tricks, money magic, mind-reading effects, stageillusions, everyday magic, and plenty of all-new card tricks. Readers will learn how to bend spoons, stretch handkerchiefs, levitate glassware, make small children disappear, shuffl e playing cards with aplomb, and much more—everything from simple street magic effects to epic on-stage illusions. Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring is a beautifully designed reference for magicians of all ages and abilities.

GABE FAJURI is an associate editor of Magic, the world’s leading trade journal for magicians. He also publishes scholarly titles on the subject of conjuring. He lives in Chicago.

by Gabe Fajuri

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THE AMAZING MAGICAL WONDER DECKISBN 978-1-59474-036-7(see page 22)

MYSTERIO’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGIC AND CONJURING(Hardover edition) ISBN 978-1-59474-263-7(see page 32)

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Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and ConjuringA Complete Compendium of Astonishing Illusions

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