New Releases by Lisa Brown

Little ones learn to help out around the house with this humorous book from McSweeney''s new Irregulars series. Many people are parents, and many parents get hungry. It''s time to show those infants how to concoct a simple breakfast! This instructional board book teaches precious little angels to be useful, at long last. It''s a delicious way to start the day. Thanks, Baby!

Scrapbooking is all about telling a story with photographs, journaling and design elements. This book shows you how to create beautiful layouts with just the basics (your photographs, cardstock, a pen) and teaches you how to choose and add one or more embellishments to your pages.

A range of simple metalcraft projects photographed and explained in step-by-step detail. Working with metal sheeting and foils, wire mesh, galvanized wire and tin cans, Brown shows how to make curtain-tie backs, a wire candelabra, a decorated bedhead, a window box and many other items.

The hot, new trend in home decorating is the cool, sophisticated look of metal. the beauty of metalwork lies in its versatility; it can add style to everything--from an ultra-modern setting to the handcrafted feel associated with country living. Metalcraft for the Home is the right book for anyone wishing to pursue stunning new look. Lisa Brown provides 20 practical, decorative and easy-to-follow projects, each beautifully photographed and thoroughly explained in step-by-step detail. Each project uses easy-to-apply methods and techniques that require no special metalworking equipment. Projects include: -- A circular mirror -- A wire candelabra -- A decorated fireplace -- Wire-mesh cupboard doors -- Butterfly windchimes Readers will acquire the skills they need to make practical items for their homes as well as delightful gifts for their friends--all at a fraction of the prices paid for the same treasures in home stores. Lisa Brown is a talented journalist and stylist specializing in home crafts and interiors. Her work has appeared in Inspirations, BBC Good Homes, Ideal Home and House Beautiful. Lisa spent many years as Home Editor of Inspirations magazine. She is the author of Decorating with Beads and Ribbons. Lisa lives in London, England.

* Decorative ideas to embellish the home: 20 projects with 270 step-by-step photographs * A contemporary look at a traditional craft * Add ribbon trimmings and edgings to soft furnishings and accessories such as pillowcases, curtains, cushions and throws, baskets, tie-backs and stationery

Discover the beauty of beads as decoration throughout your home.

Ribbon has been used throughout history for decoration, and its versatility and ability to transform in an instant make it a great material for interior designers. This book presents over 20 practical project ideas to liven up a room.''

Presents illustrated instructions for over twenty decorative bead projects for the home, such as curtains, candle holders, and other items; and includes information about materials, tools, and techniques.

What if your thoughts and questions were seeds? What would grow? The Garden of Wonder is a collection of thought-provoking, lyrical poems that encourages young readers to explore some of life''s big philosophical questions - the kind that don''t always have one right answer. Through peaceful, mysterious verse, author and educator Lisa Renee Brown inspires students to slow down, reflect, and embrace the power of asking questions. One of the best ways to learn is to wonder - and to wonder out loud. Designed with a range of readers in mind, the poems vary in depth and complexity, making this book perfect for use from upper elementary through high school, depending on each student''s developmental level and curiosity. This book invites readers to explore the mysteries of life, from the rhythms of nature to the depths of identity, and everything in between.

"On Aug. 9, 2014, Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown at the Canfield Green Apartments, sparking months of protests in the St. Louis suburb. This collection of photos was taken by St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Lisa Brown during her coverage of the unrest."--Page 1.