Books published by publisher Tide Mill Press

Rockefeller Center had its first Christmas tree even before any buildings rose to fill the space: in 1931, just after they cleared the site, construction workers decorated a small balsam fir with the most humble of ornaments, from garlands of paper to tin cans. Since then, the tree has become one of the wonders of the holiday season, as thousands of people come together to gaze at the bright and sparkling sight. For many, it is one of the surest signs Christmas is near. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree tells the story of this now-landmark calendar event. Not only does it provide background on how the tree is chosen, cut, transported, and decorated, as well as fun facts (it now has LED lights and, after the holiday, its lumber is used for a Habitat for Humanity house), but it also follows at least one family in each decade whose pine ended up becoming one of New York’s most popular tourist attractions. Handsomely bound, with a ribbon marker, this lovely gift book makes a great stocking stuffer and a special treat for anyone visiting Rockefeller Center at Christmastime.

The new, cloth-bound, deluxe edition of the Charles M. Schulz heartwarming classic, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the publication of Schulz’ beloved “Happiness Is….” Series.First published in 1962, Happiness Is a Warm Puppy was Charles M. Schulz’s first book. It landed on the New York Times bestseller list soon afterwards, sold millions of copies over the years, and launched Schulz’s rise to stardom. This collector’s edition re-creates the original look and feel of the title. On every spread, there’s a tiny tidbit of wisdom from one of Charlie Brown’s gang that reminds us that we will find happiness in the simple things in life, along with one of Schulz’s irresistible drawings. This special edition is a trip down memory lane that every Peanuts fan will cherish.