Book Gift Ideas

After reading Nathan's magnus illustratum ..., you will have a firm understanding of American criminal law. Indeed, you may well have a better grasp than most lawyers. From the Foreword by Scott H. Greenfield of Simple Justice: A New York Criminal Defense Blog "An undercover has to tell you if he's a cop. Otherwise it's entrapment, right?" Wrong! That's just one of many popular myths about criminal law that get repeated on street corners, in locker rooms, and on websites every day --

This survival kit contains everything you need to pass law school in style. The perfect gift for the enthusiastic young pupil who hasn't yet realized the suffering to come during their Property Law cold call.

The perfect gift for the lawyers in your life -- for law school graduation, birthdays, firm holiday gifts, retirement, or just because. More than 70 vignettes from life in the practice of law are rendered here as wryly humorous poems.

85 cartoons celebrating America's favorite pastime - suing each other! A perfect gift idea for the new law school grad or anyone who has just emerged from the misery of the bar exam.

This book is a PhD's unauthorized discussion of the real world psychology behind the TV series Dexter. It makes a great gift for the Dexter fanboy.

This compelling coffee table book depicts the elegance and energy of certain iconic women. We love its stunning images and its provocative text. Perfect for stylish hosts when captivating the attention of idle guests.

This easy-to-follow sushi guide is attractively presented with tempting photography. We love its step-by-step instruction and its expansive sushi recipes. Perfect for aspiring chefs who want to make exquisite sashimi in their own kitchens.

This authoritative text is a compelling acount of world religions and lesser-known faiths. We love its lavish illustrations and its easy-to-understand timeline. Perfect for history lovers who are fascinated by the intricate complexities of faiths from around the world.

This successful guide highlights 500 novel destinations around the globe. We love its themed top ten lists and its locator maps. Perfect for the world traveler when planning the next unforgettable journey.

This compelling book strives to produce a visual record that will reshape opinions of the Arctic. We love its diversity of brilliant colors and its imagery of iconic wildlife. Perfect for lovers of cold climates when arguing their case for an Arctic holiday.

This gripping book coincides with the National Geographic Society's marine conservation initiatives. We love its stunning photography and its story of hope. Perfect for the eco-friendly who appreciate the necessity to restore order to nature.

This new text conveys understandable explanations of the unimaginably vast universe. We love its scaled maps and beautiful space photographs. Perfect for stargazers who wish to discover the depths of the cosmos without a high-powered telescope.

This autobiographical text illustrates the world's largest collection of aviation history. We love its spectacular photography and its insiders' tales of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Perfect for aviators and would-be pilots who feel the need for speed in the comfort of their own reading room.

This unflinching book depicts some of the most brutal moments the animal kingdom has to offer. We love its astonishing multi-image sequences and its action-packed exploration. Perfect for nature enthusiasts who want to take a walk on the wild side.

This spectacular picture book showcases the aesthetic elements that culminate in beautiful photography. We love its stunning images and lyrcial quotes from scholars and poets. Perfect for shutterbugs when looking for inspiration to snap brilliant images of their own.

This coffee table book shows the full process of how tweed is made into jackets. We love its beautiful photgraphs and its intriguing interviews. Perfect for both art and tweed-lovers alike!

This versatile light is made of plastic and LED. We love that it charges in an USB port, and its funky design that can swivel in its pivoting base, or clip onto a book. Perfect for the college student who needs a light to use in their dorm whether they're in bed studying or at the computer.

This heavily illustrated book contains over three hundred images and essays. We love its rare photographs of punk musicians and its collection of punk art and ephemera. Perfect for the Punk lover who wants to relive the punk era!

This hardcover book is over three hundred pages of classic workwear, sports, and military apparel. We love its beautiful images and its wide variety of vintage menswear. Perfect for fashion designers and stylists who love the vintage look!

This hardcover book details over one hundred everyday Japanese products that show exceptional design and production. We love its beautiful pictures and its fascinating descriptions. Perfect for decorator who wants to learn about the well-designed and crafted Japanese products!

This hardcover book is fully of stunning images featuring concrete. We love its fantastic pictures and its worldwide scope. Perfect for the architecturally-inclined when or a fascinating coffee table piece!

This hardcover book is an enthralling look at body art and tattoos. We love its insightful text and its quality photos. Perfect for body art lovers looking for a fascinating read!

This hardcover book is an ironic take on the celebrity paparazzi culture. We love its famous subjects and its creative shots. Perfect for photography lovers who want an alternative look at portrait photography!

This hardcover book is full of private doodles from some of the most famous cartoon artists around. We love its behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and its seven hundred illustrations. Perfect for the cartoon-lover who just can't get enough!

This hardcover book is a behind-the-scenes look at the band The Kills. We love its backstage access and its high-energy punk vibe. Perfect for the music lover who craves an inside look at life on the road!

This informative book is made to help you achieve a yoga body in four weeks. We love that no yoga experience is necessary, and that it includes detailed guides for poses and recipes with plenty of modifications. Perfect for anyone who just wants to shed a little weight and become healthier from the inside-out.

This informative book is made to be a comprehensive guide to reference when using spice in Indian cuisine. We love that it offers beverage pairings, and that it includes more than 250 recipes from around the world. Perfect for the home cook who wants to experiment with ethnic food, but doesn't know where to begin.

This innovative frame is made of glass and melamine laminated MDF. We love its book-end design and glass panel that allows you to view an entire picture, without any getting cut off from the frame. Perfect for the professional who needs a frame for their office at work.

This brilliant book is made to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about oysters. We love its truthfulness, and that Erin Byers Murray gained hands-on experience at a restaurant for 12 months for part of her research. Perfect to give as a gift to the foodie in your life who loves oysters.

This unique book is made to cover all the popular styles of menswear over the past 100 years. We love that its written for any man from student to executive, and that it features a comprehensive collection of images. Perfect for anyone who has an interest in past and present menswear, who wants to look for a trend in which direction fashion may be going.

This hardcover book is made to be a virtual art museum. We love its large format that allows you to truly appreciate the illustrations, and its diversity, as it includes pieces of every culture from cave art through the 20th century. Perfect for anyone who needs the perfect coffee table book that will impress even the most discerning guests.

This informative book tells of the 50 most intriguing designs to come from the Bauhaus movement. We love that the masterpieces are presented in chronological order, and that it features work from important contributors, such as Albers, Klee and Kandinsky. Perfect for the individual looking for a book to leave out on their coffee table.

This informative book is made to help you design your perfect environment. We love that it'�s a hardcover, so it'�s perfect for coffee table book, and that Bunny Williams reveals all of her coveted design secrets. Perfect for the new homeowner who wants to get creative with the design of their space.

This exciting book tells the tale of the 18th century New England manor that first inspired her love affair with design. We love that it addresses practical matters and also offers breathtaking photographs of the house and gardens. Perfect for anyone who has an interest in interior design, and how to totally transform a home.

This remarkable photo book is made to highlight past artistic and political influences. We love that images and spreads are taken from over 200 books, and that it provides a corrective to the history of photography. Perfect for anyone who appreciates culture and art.

This interesting book tells the story of Walter Peyton's 13-year career. We love that it touches on his childhood in segregated Mississippi, and that interviews were done with more than 700 hundred sources, earning it countless positive reviews. Perfect for the Chicago Bears fan who followed Payton throughout his career.

This exciting voucher is a membership to the ultimate foodie adventure club-the Zimmerman's Culinary Adventure of the Month Club. We love its exciting and unusual foodie delights that arrive in the mail, and the Zimmerman's Guide to Good Eating that comes as a standard extra. Perfect for any intrepid foodie when looking for the ultimate gift for the King or Queen of fine cuisine.

This innovative baking machine is able to deliver 12 perfectly done cake pops, in a matter of minutes. We love its easy clean, non-stick plates and the accompanying book of tips and delicious recipes. Perfect for the home baker who wants to serve up something different to muffins and cupcakes.

This engaging book is the ultimate guide to all things beef. We love its handy visual beef cut guide and that it introduces cuts you may not have heard of. Perfect for beef lovers who want to maximize their use of the cow, finding new cuts and new recipes.

This delightful guide to homemade ice cream is so much more than a recipe book, it.s a journey. We love its delectable twists on traditional ice cream recipes and its association with ice cream pioneers - Bi-Rite Creamery. Perfect for anyone whose enthusiasm never quite matched their talent when making ice cream at home.

This is a sublime slice of Seattle's Pike Place market for the home kitchen. We love its vibrant resurrection of the sights and sounds of the Pike Place market and its encouragement of the use of fresh ingredients. Perfect for anyone who has a weakness for authentic nostalgic fare when preparing their meals at home.

This much anticipated sequel to the Momofuku recipe book, the Momofuku Milk Bar is jam packed with the mouthwatering desert recipes of Christina Tosi. We love its twist on legendary childhood flavor favorites and its brilliant, easy layer cake treats. Perfect for the host to wow their friends and family when serving the ultimate dessert.

This brilliant brewing book is a bijou collection of beer recipes designed for small batches. We love the attention paid to the craft of artisan brewing and the tips of pairing beers with food. Perfect for the home brewer who wants more from beer making than a general retail kit can provide.

This delightful guide to the art of quick and easy Bundt cakes is brought to you in a collection from Christie Matheson. We love its no-nonsense approach to baking for the busy kitchen and its encouragement of embracing the retro shapes. Perfect for the busy working professional who still likes to pop out the perfect Bundt when serving cake and tea to guests.

This delicious book is a collection of cookie recipes from a whole host of celebrity chefs from New York. We love the inclusion of once closely-guarded and innovative signature recipes, alongside cookies from all over the globe. Perfect for any baker looking to capture the essence of New York cookies in their own kitchen.

This excellent book is not just a collection of recipes, but an instruction manual for the culinary arts. We love its very clear instructions and inclusion of specific timing details. Perfect for the traditional cook who wants to return to the simple times of American homesteading.

This voluminous cookbook contains 600 recipes compiled by Molly O'Neill, former columnist for the New York Times. We love that Molly took a road trip to collect the recipes, and that they are brought to life in the book with old photographs and stories of their origin. Perfect for the enthusiastic cook who wants to get back in touch with traditional American cooking.

This creative tote is made of palm leaves, wild grass and cotton. We love its color palette, perfect for the beach, and that it is handcrafted by talented artisans of Banago, so it is made with care. Perfect for the sun-loving female to carry her sunscreen, book and shades.

This very popular 1001 series adds another fan favorite with their reviews of the finest whiskeys to enjoy. From insights on spirits from the Scottish highland to the scoop on the new whiskeys that are coming out of Japan, this book contains essential information on today.s best whiskeys. The perfect addition to any whiskey aficionado.s collection, the book provides the essentials on serving all types of whiskeys from cocktails to food pairings.

This interesting book is littered with pictures of 80 different people's diets. Helping to bridge the gap of food, individuals, and cultures, this book offers insight into the lives and calorie consumption of people from about 30 different countries. A great read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge on culture and cultural eating habits.

This uniquely designed recipe book offers more than just recipes. This book provides an alternative way to cooking food, which cannot be found in a traditional recipe. Offering details of what happens to different types of food when they are cooked is just one of the ways cooking for geeks tries to get you to think outside the box. This is the perfect gift for that quirky friend who is always looking for different ways of doing things.

This inflatable tent is also known as The Cave. The Cave is easy to use and requires virtually no work to set up. Engineered with an inner tent, its inflatable frame allow for quick and easy use. This is definitely the ideal tent for the traditional outdoorsmen looking to save time when setting up camp. So whether you.re hiking to a camp spot or driving, The Cave is an essential tool to camping comfortably.

This artistically photographed book offers stunning visuals. The book comes in four different variants, and each book purchased comes shrink-wrapped. This is a perfect house warming gift and can be used on a coffee table. The pictures offer stunning views and great information.

This helpful guide is made to be a guide for coffee lovers. We love that it includes a coffee buying guide and maps of the city, so you know exactly where to go whether you want a specialty drink or to buy some fresh beans. Perfect for the coffee drinker who isn.t afraid to try new flavors and variations.

This eye-opening book is made to educate the public about how a food crop changed the nation.s future. We love that the author takes you on an emotional journey, and that history, culture and tradition are explored from various places around the world. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a moving and intelligent non-fictional book, coffee drinker or not.

This mesmerizing audio book is the next chapter in the Raylan Givens story. We love that it explores the darker side of the black market, and that it goes into detail about the buying and selling of human organs. Perfect for a runner who wants a book they can really get lost in for a while.

This innovative book is the first to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th Century. We love its compelling images and its never-before-seen illustrations. Perfect for the graphic artist who needs a little inspiration from a big success!

This insightful book dictates the chronicles of Winston Churchill's iconic style. We love its glossy photos and its interesting facts that are otherwise unknown. Perfect for the literary lovers who don't want to just judge a book by its cover!

This intuitive book is THE style and cultural bible for men. We love its keen eye for fashion and its excellent coverage of a broad spectrum of topics. Perfect for the civilized male who needs a little fashion advice without judgment!

This beautifully illustrated book is full of stylish cyclists pedaling through city streets. We love its gorgeous pictures and its exciting descriptions of cyclists in the big city of London. Perfect for the fashion-forward cyclist who wants to set the bar high!

This chic book is packed full of snapshots from around the world of everyday riders. We love its charismatic combinations of individual style and practical function. Perfect for the bike enthusiast who needs a little inspiration to go the extra mile!

This stunning coffee table book features history and of full-color imagery of heirloom fruits and vegetables. Marvel at 157 gorgeous still-life photographs of rare heirloom produce. A proudly "heterogenous" selection of beautiful vegetables for the backyard gardner or foodie aficiondo!

Written by celebrated chef April Bloomfield this is a book about her favorite ways to prepare and enjoy pig. We love the author's Spotted Pig and Breslin restaurants in NYC and her creative approaches to using the entire animal. Perfect for the celebrity chef fanboy or girl who is craving a something better than bacon!

"Written by Michelin-starred chef Paul Virant this is book uncovers to the secrets of professional food"preservation". We've had success with the pickling techinques and plan to try fruit jams next. Perfect for the passionate chef in your life looking to master a fun new technique!"

"Written by London-based food-writer Nigel Slater, "Ripe" is an "ode to fruit". We love the comprehensive coverage of 23 varities including gardening tips, photos and recipes. Just because the doctor ordered an "apple a day" doesn't mean you should stop there!""

This ice cream dessert recipe book is a superb read for vegans and lactose-intolerant. We love its comprehensive capacity of 70 scrumptious recipes for delicious ice cream-like desserts and preparation and ingredient tips on healthy alternatives. Perfect for the health-conscious gourmet who enjoys mouth-watering ice-cream tastes.

This niche recipe book offers jams and other giftables recipes accompanied by practical prep-ahead and storage instructions and ideas on how to use it, serve it, and give it away. We love the color photographs and interspersed advice of author Karen Solomon who has years of food crafting expertise. Perfect for an adventurous cook who wants to bring some imagination to her pantry and others!

This greenhouse study book by Weisbecker depicts the beauty of greenhouses that were created for the purpose of preserving an inner world from the outside world. We love the variety of stories shared in the book. Perfect for the architect or interior design who has a green-thumb!

These rustic bookends are dark brass with an antique finish. We love that they are slightly oversized to effectively hold up even the heaviest dictionary. Perfect for book-lovers who want ends to match their worn copies of old classics.

This sophisticated and worldly cook book was written by award-winning author Béatrice Peltre. We love that while it's french inspired, the book offers new and more healthy twists on old recipes. Perfect for those who aspire to modern gourmet cooking: with this book they'll be able to reach a new level with no trouble at all.

Acclaimed artist and children's author, Bruno Munari, shows in this ABC book how imaginative letters can be. We love how whimsical his words are: from an Ant on an Apple to a Blue Butterfly to a Cat in a Cage. Perfect as the final sound before sleep!

Paris versus New York is a chic and humorous visual Journal of Vahram Muratyan that celebrates the details of each iconic city. We love its visually striking graphics married with witty and thought-provoking taglines. A perfect gift for inhabitants of both cities or for those who dream of big-city romance.

City Notes: San Francisco lists twenty-five sites that are located in SF. We love its comprehensiveness, documenting all the best spots in the city. Perfect for new comers who want some guidance while discovering the city!

In this book, Chairs: A History, furniture historian Florence de Dampierre presents a wonderfully readable and visually fascinating exploration of chairs. We love its hundreds of gorgeous photographs and the information and anecdotes associated for these chairs, whether coming from ancient Egypt, classical Greece, the Roman Empire, or the Renaissance era. Perfect for anyone who's ever taken a seat and wondered where it came from.

This informative book provides a comprehensive history of late-seventeenth and early-eighteenth century France, when comfort became a part of home design. We love the catalogue of revolutionary interior decorating ideas and the stories of the people behind them. Perfect for the francophile who loves home decor!

This encyclopedia from expert Judith Miller, a regular guest on the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow", highlights more than 3,000 years of design. We love its depth in highlighting antique and modern pieces. Perfect for anyone who is addicted to "Antique Roadshow" or just wants to learn more about interior decorating!

Inspired by the vintage Oxford and Cambridge school bags from days gone by, The Cambridge Satchel Company brings the class back to the boring old book bag. We love the durable, yet contemporary look of this all leather satchel and would highly recommend this for any urban professional looking to get a little schooling!�

Are you a time crunched Triathlete looking to shave your times? Totally awesome,The Time-Crunched Triathlete presents a fast-paced triathlon training program that delivers competitive speed without the time demands of conventional approaches. The ideal program for working professionals who would love to be more comptetitive at the next big race.

This colorful art book details the world in stripes! We love the fun colors and the intricate drawings. Perfect gift for a young child.

This informative book is made to give you information about one of the Earth.s most brilliant creatures. We love its stylish cover that looks nice left out on a coffee table, and that it has been written by a comedian, so all of the facts are fabricated. Perfect to give as a gift to anyone going on vacation to the ocean.

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This quirky book holds more than 1000 Tim Burton illustrations at 430 pages. We love how it not only includes his art but also anecdotes from his friends and collaborators. Perfect for the Tim Burton fanatic who wants a superbly entertaining coffee table book.

This hilarious book is an entertaining guide to modern etiquette. We love how it gives advice regarding real, contemporary social dilemmas, and does so in a fun, readable way. Great for when you want to avoid any embarrassing situation!

This graphic novel has two batman stories. We love its gorgeous art and how its considered the best batman arc in years. Perfect for the comic lover in the family.

This beautiful book shows the process that goes into your favorite pixar films. We love its lush illustrations and amazing behind the scenes look of just what went into these movies. Perfect for the artist or movie lover who wants a fantastic book on their coffee table.

This gorgeous book shows all the art from the world of Halo. We love how it gives an inside view to the making of the game and how beautiful all of the art is. Perfect for the gamer in the family!

This stylish iphone case and wallet is made of vintage-style leather. We love its clever and attractive book design, and think its useful ability to act as a wallet and an iphone case will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. Perfect for when you want to have easy access to all your necessary items while looking good whenever you take them out.

This stylish bag is made to look like it jumped straight out of a comic book! We love its amazingly unique style and how it can hold laptops up to 12

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This nationally recognized book is made to offer recipes that anyone can have success with. We love that it.s written by Griffith and Cheryl Day, two self-taught bakers, and that the book is more than just recipes, as it shares a lot of great memories that stay with you. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a great recipe.

This fascinating book is made to tell of the greatest adventures of women throughout history. We love that it includes women of different statuses in many societies around the world, and many extracts from letters, diaries and other writings have been included to really bring the book to life. Perfect for any woman who is inspired by the strength of others.

This stylish iPad case combines the love of traditional hard cover books with the new wave of modern technology. Cover your iPad with this fab case that features a map of San Francisco. Perfect gift for the traditionalist who loves the feel of a good book... but loves their iPad.

A subscription to 12 classic novels, hand-selected by the NYRB editors. We love the classic choices and the colorful collection. Perfect for the bookworm in the family.

This interesting book catalogs photographs of 20th century chairs. We dig the artists perspective and think it'll make for an easy converstation starter. Perfect addition to any coffee table.

This book includes the author's signature and note. We love its intricate case and cover illustration. Perfect for the book worm who appreciates a special edition classic!