Discusses the life and work of Chip Kidd, who is known for designing engaging and one-of-a-kind book jackets for authors that include Cormac McCarthy and Michael Crichton.

Chip Kidd (Monographics)

Arts & Photography

Vienne, Véronique

Graphic Design

Yale University Press

It takes a great woman to spot greatness in other women. Have a good laugh at your own expense. Discover how completely happy you are in your own skin. Such experiences, says Véronique Vienne, are expressions of the art of being a woman. In this gem of a book, Vienne gently guides women of all ages and cultures through the practical– and a few rather more whimsical– lessons in the art of womanhood and in the joy of loving life as only a woman can. Along the way, she imparts unique gifts of wisdom such as: • An alert mind is the most eye-catching feature of a face. • Smart compliments can improve the way you look as much as beauty products. • Paying more to eat less is counterintuitive, yet it is the best diet around. • Fashion is a nonsurgical nip-and-tuck technique. • Female camaraderie keeps you healthy. • Men should be given the benefit of the doubt (because they truly need it). With its spirited prose and witty illustrations, The Art of Being a Woman informs and celebrates the many ways we all can release our insecurities, count our blessings, and experience what the French call “joie de vivre,” a lively tryst between heart and mind.

The Art of Being a Woman: A Simple Guide to Everyday Love and Laughter

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Potter Style

Art of Doing Nothing-Calvin Kl

Clarkson/Potter

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

Lennard, Erica

Religion & Spirituality

The Art of Doing Nothing Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself A culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . . The Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where "being" is more compelling than "doing." Beautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. Véronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses. Like Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that nothin's plenty for you.

Forgive yourself: Self-acceptance doesn't have to be hard work. Cultivate your most pleasurable flaws. Find out when not to have the last word. Don't be afraid to ask silly questions. Learn to make lists--and forget them. And remember: The most perfect moments usually happen at the most imperfect time.

The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to Make Peace with Yourself

Self-Help

Happiness

In a society seemingly fixated on youth, it's often difficult to appreciate the charms of becoming a real adult. In The Art of Growing Up, best-selling author Véronique Vienne celebrates the journey into adulthood, reminding us of what we gain with each passing birthday. Her wise and witty essays encourage us to delight in the rejuvenation that comes with time, suggesting that perhaps the true fountain of youth exists in growing up, at any age. By purging old habits and obsolete limitations, The Art of Growing Up encourages us to be truly ourselves, at last. Véronique looks at the art of beginning, the art of inspiring, the art of choosing, and the art of cheating. She reveals one way to save the world, the new rules of glamour, and the best age-defying beauty tip ever. Filled with gorgeous duotone photographs that complement these delightful essays, The Art of Growing Up is the perfect gift for anyone who is ready to discover the true art of living.

The Art of Growing Up: Simple Ways to Be Yourself at Last

Feel the excitement of being here now! In The Art of the Moment, bestselling author Véronique Vienne explores ways to get the most from life, one day at a time. Her signature essays—short and sweet, yet insightful—are invitations to appreciate the uniqueness of each moment. Dismissing the notion that our notoriously short attention span is to be blamed for our distracted state of mind, she encourages readers to savor the fullness of life in brief, joyful installments. “Don’t wait for a second chance to get it right,” she says. “Each moment is both the last time and the first time because no two days are ever alike.” Each chapter is a reminder that time is not running out. You don’t have to rush to experience a sense of joy, wonder, and adventure. It’s yours for the taking, whenever you are ready for it. You can claim the “now” while watering the lawn, taking a seven-year-old to soccer practice, buying a new pair of shoes, or daydreaming about opening a small bookstore across the street from the bank. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoyed Véronique Vienne’s now-classic The Art of Doing Nothing—and a perfect gift for anyone who believes that the ultimate art of living is to make each minute count. Beautifully illustrated with radiant photographs by Ann Rhoney, The Art of the Moment celebrates the very special joie de vivre that is your birthright. Prolong the Pleasure of Being Alive Don’t wait for a second chance to get it right. Fold your napkin carefully at the end of a great gourmet meal. Have serious conversations with seven-year-olds. Forget to mention that you were right in the first place. Say “Don’t ask” and “Go figure” rather than launch into tedious explanations. Reframe family pictures. Always have a kind word for people with old dogs. Look at the world as if you were a cat. Welcome unexpected interruptions: They are often the prologue to happy accidents. Think in the shower. Find a little more time to be with friends. Make the most of everything, one moment at a time.

The Art of the Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life

The Art of Expecting is for all the fans of The Art of Doing Nothing, The Art of Imperfection, and The Art of Growing Up, as well as anyone who has even thought about becoming a parent. It is not a book about trimesters or feeding schedules. It is about the art of trusting, the art of nesting, the art of soothing, the art of bustling, and more of life ’s truly fine arts. Véronique Vienne reminds us that raising a child is a journey, and along the way you need to take the stroller, the car seat, and the diaper bag. She considers colicky babies and colicky parents and offers recipes for the instant comfort of both. On the art of negotiating, she says that what’s good for your ego is usually not good for your child. Some of her sidebars discuss nine months in the life of a man, how to be a sexy mom, and 12 reasons to have kids (there’s always an excuse for baking cookies, for one). Complementing it all are the gorgeous duotone photographs that have become a trademark of the series, taken quite appropriately by Véronique’s daughter, Jeanne Lipsey.

The Art of Expecting: Simple Ways to Make Room for the Future

Women's Health

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Chip Kidd (Monographics)

The Art of Being a Woman: A Simple Guide to Everyday Love and Laughter

Art of Doing Nothing-Calvin Kl

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to Make Peace with Yourself

The Art of Growing Up: Simple Ways to Be Yourself at Last

The Art of the Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life

The Art of Expecting: Simple Ways to Make Room for the Future