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The complete chronicle of New England's unique 2016-2017 journey to their historic fifth world championship; with a foreword from James White and an introduction from Bob Socci. Amazing images from every regular-season game, playoff game, the Super Bowl, and the hometown Championship Parade and Rally make this the definitive keepsake for New England Patriots fans to savor! - Covers the complete season, including every regular-season game, the playoffs, the Super Bowl, and the hometown Championship Parade and Rally - 115 images that captures how the New England Patriots beat the odds and turned in the crown jewel of their Super Bowl dynasty - Foreword by James White, Introduction by Bob Socci - Produced by the publisher of On To Four: The New England Patriots 2014 Championship Season created exclusively for the team’s season-ticket holders and corporate partners The perfect gift and the ultimate keepsake for Patriots fans everywhere, this exclusive commemorative coffee table book is the definitive photographic chronicle and celebration of New England’s historic season and Super Bowl.

Ever look at the sky and wonder what makes it so blue? Or watch shadows shrink and grow as the day goes on? Find out the answers to these questions (plus 38 more!) with a book that explores color and light.Shine a Light on Light Itself!From mesmerizing colored shadows to groovy glow-stick dissections, from totally cool laser play to DIY kaleidoscopic reflections, Exploring the Science of Light is a kid-friendly, hands-on discovery guide for investigating light, color, and optics.Brought to you by the world’s most beloved and fun-filled laboratory of all, the Exploratorium in San Francisco.

What’s the most hair-raising outdoor adventure you can imagine? Being mauled by a bear? Chased by a gator? Engulfed in a deadly fireball? Well, Outdoor Life’s readers have experienced all of this and more...and lived to tell the tale. In the 100+ thrilling tales within, real-life hunters, fishermen, hikers, and axe-wielding housewives take on the worst that nature has to offer--and triumph. Amazing art created by top comic artists bring every scenario to life, frame by heart-pumping frame.Blood-dripping fangs, man-eating sharks, gun-toting bad guys and relentless tornados are just the beginning. This book collects the best of Outdoor Life’s reader-submitted death-defying adventures and adds some new illustrations never before published anywhere else. Is every word of this true? How could you possibly doubt the stories of a man who punched a bloodthirsty bear in the face, or a woman who saved her baby from a vicious snake with a lasso and an axe? If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if you strayed off the trail, dove into shark-infested waters, blew up your campsite, or had to ride out a monsoon in a rowboat, this book shows you in absolutely fantastic detail. Selected stories include: -Trapped in a Canyon -Blown Off the Mountain! -The Alaskan Tent Trample -One Mad Mama -Louisiana Gator Trap -One Last Breath

Whether or not the game is any good doesn’t matter as long as you have great eats: eating well during the game is nearly as important as the game itself. Packed with classic game day fare, from munchies and small bites to classic tailgating stand-bys and stadium standards, this book is your complete guide to game-day-grub.From simple dips to a variety of wings, fully-loaded nachos and Texas chili to meaty sliders and cheesy quesadillas, this book is packed with exactly what everyone wants to eat in front of the tv or at the game. The 60 recipes offer lots of easy variations on favorite game day classics and are accompanied by helpful tips for serving and making things ahead. Selection of recipes:• Snacks and Dips: Guacamole and Salsa, Cheesy Fundido Dip, Hot Artichoke-Parmesan Dip, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Popcorn, Beer Nuts, Potato Chips, Onion Strings, Sweet Potato Fries and Garlic-Parmesan Fries• Small Bites: Jalapeño Poppers, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Meatballs with Romesco Sauce, Fried Calamari, Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, Deep Dish Mini Pizzas, Soft Pretzels, Ahi Tuna Wontons, and Classic Deviled Eggs• Small Plates: Ham and Cheese Stromboli, Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, Spicy Buffalo Wings, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork Sliders, Hanger Steak Sliders, Buffalo Burger Sllders, Texas Chili, Taco Salad, Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread, Chicken and Artichoke Pizza, Sausage and Onion Flatbread, Sloppy Joes, Loaded Nachos, and a variety of Quesadillas, Twice-Baked Potato Skins, and Panini.• Pitcher Drinks: Margaritas, Mojitos, Bloody Marys, Ramos Fizz, Beer Cocktails, and Greyhounds.

Filled with lavish illustrations and hundreds of full-color photographs, this all-in-one family reference provides hours of fun and entertainment for any reader. Narrated in a unique, compelling way, The Secrets of Codes offers a comprehensive survey of international codes, explaining how the codes work, why they were invented, and how they have been cracked. The few competitive books available define codes all too narrowly. This exciting and eye-opening book looks at all the myriad codes that are hidden in plain view: alphabets, religious imagery, maps, diagrams, etiquette, gang signs, text messaging . . . even the iPod in your pocket and the carpet under your feet have codes to impart!

Learn how to whip up tasty treats for movie nights, picnics, fiestas, family dinners, and more! Filled with delicious snacks, main dishes, and desserts, you’ll be on your way to becoming the best chef in town.A perfect cookbook set for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. From tasty and nutritious snacks, soups, salads, main dishes, to desserts such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. Guides to throwing parties, with eight different party themes included, keeps kids engaged from kitchen to table.

For beginners looking to master the portrait or lifelong photographers looking to try a new twist on the classic genre, this is your photo book. The Complete Portrait Manual provides over 300 tips techniques to help you successfully capture the portrait you want.The editors of Popular Photography pooled all their knowledge from their 70+ years of experience to bring you the most comprehensive guide to portraits on the market: The Complete Portrait Manual. Whether you’re after snapshots of loved ones laughing, impressive studio headshots, fun yet tasteful selfies on your smartphone, or lightning-fast captures of athletes doing the thing they love, this guide will help you produce the perfect portrait. In chapters on how to flatter your subjects with poses and angles, light them just right, and retouch your photos in post-production, you’ll learn how to: Get to Know Your Subjects Pick Props that Show Personality Snap a Nice Seflie Craft Environmental Portraits Hide Flaws with Clever Angles Take Candid Street Shots Pick Poses that Flatter Zoom In on Telling Details Shoot Truly Joyful Holiday Portraits Freeze a Subject’s Fleeting Reflection Set Up Avedon Lighting Know Your Light Sources Flatter with a Ring Light Mimic Film Noir Shadows Slow a Spinning Ballerina with Long Exposure Combine Natural and Studio Light Select Light Modifiers Capture Musicians with Limited Lighting Make Nostalgic Portraits with Film Understand Retouching Tools Go Classic with Black and White Conversion Craft Whimsical Composites Repair Old Photos of Loved Ones Minimize Lines and Skin Flaws Whiten Teeth and Eyes Make Cautious Use of the Liquify Tool Brighten Exposure for Breezier Snapshots For amateur photographers, there is no better resource. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift!

From the most trusted brand in outdoor sports, Field & Stream, this easy-to-tote guide provides the best tips for the bass fisherman from The Total Fishing Manual. With advice and stories from the world’s top fishermen and fishing guides, this handy guide is for every bass fisherman—whether new to the sport or out to refine their skills.Upgrade your lures in three easy steps, cast like a pro in falling waters, and find active bass with a crankbait thanks to this essential guide for every bass enthusiast! Hints cover everything from bait and casting to tackle and techniques, new hints from the experts at Field & Stream and more - all aimed to help you land the big, beautiful bass of your dreams. Packed with insider tips and tricks from the world’s top fishermen, and lavishly illustrated with handy step-by-step how-tos, How to Catch Bass covers every aspect of bass fishing that every bass fisherman should know.

This DIY and environmentally friendly science book features more than 70 activities that give kids an amazing, science-tastic experience.Hey, science can be cool—who doesn’t want to grow their initials in crystal, or discover what carnivorous plants eat? The current DIY craze has created a generation of kids eager to make simple but rad machines and write in homemade invisible ink, while renewed environmental concern has kids building houses for bats and mixing up seed paper. This book features more than 70 activities that speak to both these trends, giving kids an amazing, science-tastic experience that’s far from boring. Explore Your World! is divided into two chapters: one of zany, quirky science projects and tech crafts, and another of eye-opening explorations that make every child’s backyard seem like a haven for discovery. In the first chapter, kids experiment with electricity, magically squeeze an egg into a bottle, isolate their own DNA, make an eclipse-viewer, and have fun with optical illusions. In the second chapter, readers will learn how to collect water from a tree branch, recognize animal tracks, raise a butterfly, and make cool fossils. This stealth-educational title gives kids the chance to learn and grow, without making them feel like they’re stuck in class.