Spring 2016 Titles

Discover an eclectic selection of challenging connect-the-dots puzzles in this all new collection. From dynamic dinosaurs and a mystic mermaid to a space shuttle and a beachside hammock, Creative Connections will delight you in the surprise reveal of the hidden picture. In addition to being a fun leisure activity, connect-the-dots puzzles are also proven to refine hand-eye coordination and enhance concentration. Intricate and complex enough to captivate adult minds, Creative Connections will provide hours of entertainment. Each perplexing puzzle contains hundreds of dots—nothing like the connect-the-dots you remember from your childhood. Improve your focus and keep your mind as sharp as the pencil you use to complete each page. More than 100 unique puzzles are included, so you can sharpen your concentration and create trendy line art.

Prepare to be uplifted with these serene and playful ready-to-color illustrations. Feel-Good Patterns is a collection of soothing designs, just waiting to be filled in with vibrant coloring. Unleash your hidden creative potential with each one-of-a-kind masterpiece, from birds and flowers to houses and hearts. Calm Waters Studios brings you the ultimate anti-stress coloring book experience with everything you need to set everything aside, relax, and immerse yourself in these detailed designs. A truly delightful mix, colorists of any age or experience will create inspiring, beautiful originals to display. • Color more than 90 full-page beautiful designs.• Designs printed only on one side of the page. Never worry about color bleed-through again!• Easily remove and display your colorful creations with perforated pages. 

Unearth artistic annuals and bountiful blooms in this ready-to-color collection. Flower Power is a riot of flowers in blossom, just waiting to be filled in with vibrant coloring. Unleash your hidden creative potential with each one-of-a-kind masterpiece, from quality realistic-looking flowers to flowers filled with remarkable patterns. Calm Waters Studios brings you the ultimate anti-stress coloring book experience with everything you need to set everything aside, relax, and immerse yourself in these detailed designs. Colorists of any age or experience will create inspiring, beautiful originals to display. • Color more than 90 full-page beautiful designs.• Designs printed only on one side of the page. Never worry about color bleed-through again!• Easily remove and display your colorful creations with perforated pages. 

<div>UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL IN MINECRAFT</div><div> </div><div>One of the most creative and useful blocks in the world of Minecraft, the command block, also happens to be one of the least understood by most players. This is because the systems that command blocks use are entirely script and coding based.</div><div> </div><div>But don’t let that deter you! The quickest and most thorough way to activate many special features in Minecraft is to use command blocks. Using command blocks, you can create your own unique world of Minecraft, full of the coolest features your friends can only dream about. With command blocks you can:</div><div> </div><div>• Create an armored zombie body guard</div><div>• Command a Wither Boss to fight the Ender Dragon</div><div>• Craft a secret door for your base that opens automatically and only for you</div><div>• Build a bridge that disappears periodically</div><div>• Summon a block of diamond out of nowhere at the push of a button</div><div>• Manipulate time to make crops grow faster</div><div>• And so much more!</div><div> </div><div>Harness the creative power of command blocks and learn how to combine them with Redstone to access the most awesome features Minecraft has to offer. Now, the keys to these strategies are available to all ’Crafters through <em>The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Command Blocks!</em></div>

Interspersing exciting history and fun quizzes, this trivia book ranges from basic questions to challenges that will teach even the most die-hard fans a thing or two about Cubs baseball. The facts presented are grouped into categories that include positions, the early years, and championship teams. Entertaining and educational, the book is ideal for both solitary instruction and group game play.

<div>One of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Tom Glavine delivered the defining moment of the Atlanta Braves’ 1990s dynasty. Glavine took the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium mound for Game 6 of the 1995 World Series and allowed just one hit as the Braves won 1–0 to clinch Atlanta’s first, and only, World Series title. Glavine captured the World Series MVP trophy and the hearts of Braves fans forever. In <em>Inside Pitch</em>, the left-hander tells the story that led up to this moment of glory and countless others in a Hall of Fame career that spanned 22 seasons. Glavine provides an in-depth look at the Braves’ glory years, including his friends and fellow Cy Young Award winners Greg Maddux and John Smoltz and manager Bobby Cox. Glavine also shares memories of teammates from Deion Sanders to Chipper Jones and of playing for owner Ted Turner. He also tells his own story from growing up in a working-class family, pushing himself to succeed and his decision to turn down a chance to play pro hockey, opting for baseball instead. He describes his 300th win, his election to baseball’s Hall of Fame, and his later seasons with the New York Mets before returning to close out his career with the Braves. Fans of the Braves, and of baseball, will love Glavine&#39;s book. It is filled with all the drama and inspiration that make the game America’s passion.</div>

<div>Jim Palmer was just 20 years old when he became the youngest pitcher ever to throw a World Series shutout, helping lead the Baltimore Orioles to their first-ever championship, in 1966. Two years later, Palmer’s budding career almost ended due to arm problems. Yet, he mounted an inspiring comeback and reached the pinnacle of his profession, becoming the winningest pitcher of the 1970s and the only hurler to win a World Series game in three different decades. With three World Series rings, three Cy Young Awards and six All-Star selections to his name, an exemplary record as a spokesperson for charities and corporations, and his long tenure as a TV baseball analyst, Palmer is an authority on what it takes to succeed on and off of the field. Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer and co-author Alan Maimon take readers inside the clubhouse, broadcast booth, and corporate world to tell the story of a one-of-a-kind career that serves as a how-to guide on succeeding in the workplace. Interspersed with memorable stories from his illustrious career with the Orioles, this book includes baseball wisdom and life-lessons learned from the one-of-a-kind Earl Weaver as well as colorful anecdotes about O’s teammates like Cal Ripken, Jr and Rick Dempsey, and broadcast partners Howard Cosell and Al Michaels. </div>

Interspersing exciting history and fun quizzes, this trivia book ranges from basic questions to challenges that will teach even the most die-hard fans a thing or two about Mets baseball. The facts presented are grouped into categories that include positions, the early years, and championship teams. Entertaining and educational, the book is ideal for both solitary instruction and group game play.

For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.

<P style="BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: ">Hall of Famer and Chicago icon Frank Thomas shares his passion for grilling and cooking with baseball fans everywhere for the first time. Grilling is perhaps as essential and synonymous with American culture as baseball itself, and Frank Thomas is ready to share all of his home run recipes. Whether you’re looking for barbecue basics or grilling greatness, these sizzling steaks, slow-cooked smoked ribs, and mouthwatering burgers are sure to please every palate, from healthy fare to hearty indulgences. Beautiful full-color photographs and easy to follow instructions set you up for culinary success alongside legendary former White Sox player Frank Thomas.

<div>The definitive work on this rare coronation, this book delves into the history, personalities, and subplots of each of the 12 Triple Crown champions. From Sir Barton in 1919 through American Pharaoh in 2015, each Triple Crown winner has exhibited a true personality and charisma befitting of super stardom and renowned author Marvin Drager&#39;s prose brings to life these 12 remarkable stories. <em>The Most Glorious Crown</em> is a unique and fascinating inspection of each champion, their jockeys, owners, and trainers, as well as a riveting account of each race and the events leading up to each historic event. This magnificent oversized book includes more than 150 archival, authentic black-and-white photographs of each thoroughbred throughout different stages of its career. It also includes actual racing forms from each race for the Triple Crown. This new, updated edition features chapters on the 37 year gap between Triple Crown winners and 2015 champion American Pharaoh.</div>

Interspersing exciting history and fun quizzes, this trivia book ranges from basic questions to challenges that will teach even the most die-hard fans a thing or two about Red Sox baseball. The facts presented are grouped into categories that include positions, the early years, and championship teams. Entertaining and educational, the book is ideal for both solitary instruction and group game play.

<div><em>The Big 50: San Francisco Giants </em>is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Giants the Giants. Experienced Bay-area sportswriter Daniel Brown recounts the living history of the Giants, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. <em>The Big 50: San Francisco Giants </em>brilliantly brings to life the Giants remarkable story, from Willie McCovey and Will Clark to the roller-coaster that was Barry Bonds to the team’s current dynasty and Madison Bumgarner shutting down the Royals in the 2014 World Series.</div>

<div>Every St. Louis Cardinals fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven’t done everything there is to experience in and around St. Louis. From visiting Ballpark Village to learning how to do an Ozzie Smith backflip, author Dan O’Neill provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can&#39;t-miss activities near Busch Stadium. But not every experience requires a trip to St. Louis; long-distance Cardinals fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you&#39;re attending every home game or supporting the Cards from afar, there&#39;s something for every fan to do in <em>The St. Louis Cardinals Fans&#39; Bucket List</em>.</div>

<P style=&#34;BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: &#34;>With trivia boxes, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura&#39;s 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969 shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall. Updated for 2015, this new edition features a new generation of Mets stars, including pitchers Jason deGrom, Matt Harvey, and Noah Syndergaard.