Most Popular Books by Mike Mills

The first retrospective monograph on filmmaker, artist and graphic designer Mike Mills Graphics Films is the first retrospective monograph on one of the hardest-working men in contemporary creative culture. For more than 15 years, Mike Mills'' works in the fields of design and film have determined the visual landscape of our times. Graphics Films is a painstakingly produced document of Mills'' career to date, including many never-before-seen examples of his works in graphic design, installation, publications and film projects. Past projects by Mills include music videos for Air ("Sexy Boy"), Blonde Redhead ("Top Ranking"), Yoko Ono ("Walking on Thin Ice") and Bran Van 3000 ("Afrodiziak") and album cover designs for the Beastie Boys (the Root Down EP), Sonic Youth (Washing Machine), Air (Moon Safari and Kelly Watch the Stars) and others. He has designed graphics and textiles for Marc Jacobs and created the identity for X-Girl Clothing, and has exhibited his unique graphic installations worldwide, with solo shows at Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York and Colette in Paris, among others. In 1996 Mills cofounded The Directors Bureau, a multidisciplinary production company, with Roman Coppola. Since then, he has directed an impressive slew of music videos and films including The Architecture of Reassurance (2000) and Paperboys (2001), both of which were official selections at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2004 he completed his first feature film, Thumbsucker (starring Keanu Reeves and Tilda Swinton), and he is currently at work on his second.

Edited by Mike Mills. Essays by Aaron Rose and Mike Mills.

An entertaining cookbook, memoir, and travelogue presents a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the barbecue contest circuit, with one hundred prize-winning recipes, as well as the author''s own treasured family dishes and contributions from friends, that encompass all kinds of meat, fish, poultry, sauces and dry rubs, soups, side dishes, and tasty sweets. Original. 75,000 first printing.

Signature recipes and wisdom from the country''s foremost pitmaster—"There are no two names more lovingly synonymous with barbecue scripture than Mike Mills and Amy Mills. . . . Whether you''re a seasoned pro or new to the pit, Mike and Amy patiently walk you through the process from whole hog to the very last fixin'', peppering in plenty of personality and helpful tips along the way. Praise the Lard guarantees a trip to the altar of ''cue" (Danny Meyer, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group). "Barbecue is in the blood of this father and daughter duo." — Publishers Weekly Mike Mills and Amy Mills, the dynamic father-daughter duo behind the famous 17th Street Barbecue, are two of the most influential people in barbecue. Known as "The Legend," Mike is a Barbecue Hall-of-Famer, a four-time barbecue World Champion, a three-time Grand World Champion at Memphis in May (the Super Bowl of Swine), and a founder of the Big Apple Block Party. A third-generation barbecuer, Amy is the marketing mind behind the business, a television personality, and industry expert. Praise the Lard, named after the Mills'' popular Southern Illinois cook-off, now in its thirtieth year, dispenses all the secrets of the family''s lifetime of worshipping at the temple of barbecue. At the heart of the book are almost one hundred recipes from the family archives: Private Reserve Mustard Sauce, Ain''t No Thang but a Chicken Wing, Pork Belly Bites, and Prime Rib on the Pit, Tangy Pit Beans, and Blackberry Pie. With hundreds of food photos, candids, and illustrations, this book is as rich as the Mills'' history. "A must for anyone who loves BBQ. There is not a human on earth who I admire more when it comes to smoking meat. They call Mike Mills ''the legend,'' and believe it or not, I think that label is an understatement." —Michael Symon, James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author

Artwork by Mike Mills.

A captivating look at the history of the Stroudwater and Thames and Severn Canals through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs.

A captivating look at the history of the Stroudwater and Thames and Severn Canals through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs.

Book 005 in the Screenplay Collection features a foreword by Greta Gerwig, an essay by documentary filmmaker Matt Wolf, a conversation between Mike Mills and Maggie Nelson, and an annotated selection of Mike Mills'' handwritten notecards from the making of the film. --A24 website.

Mike Mills'' films and design work have dominated the visual landscape of the past two decades, through record covers and music videos for bands like Air, Blonde Redhead and Sonic Youth, movies such as The Architecture of Reassurance (2000) and Paperboys (2001) and his first feature-length film, Thumbsucker (2004), starring Keanu Reeves and Tilda Swinton. 2011 sees the release of Mills'' new feature film, Beginners, starring Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer. McGregor plays a character who, as Mills describes, "shares some things with me: we both do graphic design, we both often figure out what we''re thinking by drawing, we both have dogs and we both did record covers for a very real band named The Sads. This book contains all the drawings which I (Mike) drew, and that Oliver (played by Ewan) works with in the film. Oliver has the unfortunate idea of creating an illustrated ''History of Sadness'' as a record cover for the The Sads, including such episodes as: Neanderthal man realizes he''s outclassed by homo sapiens man, the pilgrims, industrialization, birth of the novel, pets in general and many more." This volume also features a new series of drawings: an illustrated History of Love which includes such chapters as: the first butt to attract, great lovers in film, flappers, free love''s not so easy, internal vs external problems and many more.

My First Learn-to-Write Workbook for ABC Kids My First Learn-to-Write Workbook introduces young writers to the basics of writing, including proper pen control and steady line tracing. The ultimate writing guide is for children ages 3 to 5. This book is the best way to teach kids how to communicate effectively, as well as helping them develop their writing muscles and their eye-hand coordination skills. Dozens of exercises are included to engage children''s minds and improve their comprehension and reading skills. * This book teaches children how to write. * This learn-to-write book for children is colorful and fun. * It includes helpful illustrations and pictures, as well as silly jokes. * You can practice makes perfect, although this book cannot be wiped clean or erased, the pages can be laminated. * There are over 75 pages of practice space available that you can use to keep your writing flowing. The Learn-to-Write Workbook is interactive and helps children learn early skills that can help them get on the right track to success fast.

SMART Goals Made Simple That Work vs. New Year''s ResolutionsLearn the 5 Simple Steps that will Make Goal Setting Work for You tooSetting SMART goals is one of the best ways to ensure that you accomplishwhat you set out to do.SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.When you set a SMART goal, you are much more likely to achieve itbecause you have taken the time to think through each element of the goal.This ensures that your goal is actually achievable and not just a pipe dream.Here''s how to set a SMART goal:1. Start with a specific objective in mind. What exactly do you want to achieve?2. Make sure your goal is measurable, so you can track your progress.3. Set a goal that is achievable and realistic.4. Ensure your goal is relevant to your larger objectives.5. Give yourself a timeline for achieving your goal.Following these simple steps will help you set goals that are SMART, andincrease your chances of achieving them.Get started on your Action Plan today and see what you can achieve in 2023 and beyond.

200 Must-Know Common Sight Words Activity Workbook for ABC Kids Are you ready for your children to take their reading and writing to the next level? This notebook will give you everything you need: * 200 Most Common Words for Kids to Learn * Engaging and fun activity book to simplify the learning process. * It''s increases difficulty to help your little learners become smarter quickly! * A handy table of contents so that you can teach them any word at any time . * Help your child get ahead in school with this essential * Sight Words Activity Workbook * Perfect notebook size of 8.5×11 Get Yours and Start Learning Today!

Kindergarten Handwriting Practice Paper with Dotted Lines and Tracing Templates for ABC Kids K-2 The first step to learning handwriting is to practice with a dotted notebook. This remarkable and wide lined paper book has dotted lines for handwriting practice. Give your children this ABC notebook and encourage them to write. 1. Handwriting practice is essential for young children as it helps to develop the muscle memory needed for good handwriting as well as their eye-hand coordination skills. 2. This Kindergarten Handwriting Practice Paper has dotted lines to help children form letters correctly. 3. The paper is also 8.5×11 inches, making it the perfect size for small hands. 4. The tracing templates included in the book will help children learn the correct letter formation. 5. This Handwriting Practice Paper is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers who are just starting to learn how to write. Handwriting practice is essential for young children, as it helps them to develop the muscle memory required for good handwriting. This Kindergarten Handwriting Practice Paper has dotted lines to help children create letters correctly. The paper is also 8.5×11 inches, making it the perfect size for small hands. The tracing templates included in the book will help children learn the correct letter formation.