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Hoffman Media's book division features expanded decorating, entertaining, and cooking ideas from your favorite magazines. Our book lineup is your one-stop shop for books that reflect the topics you've come to love in each of our magazines. From cooking to cross-stitch, tea to tablescapes—each book is a reflection of the beautiful lifestyles of our readers. And there is no better gift idea than these informative, entertaining, and stunning books. Each of Hoffman's books embodies the quality and detail you've come to expect from our magazines.


Honey It's All in the Shoes

Honey, It's All in the Shoes

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In these pairs of shoes resides distinct journeys, phases of life, triumphs and tragedies, precious memories, and lessons learned. In "Honey It's All in the Shoes" Phyllis Hoffman DePiano takes you on a journey examining these defining moments, sharing what she has learned when she was required to wear different shoes — from a mother and wife to entrepreneur and businesswoman to publishing powerhouse to doting grandmother — and provide advice for women on putting their best foot forward, no matter their role, circumstance, or stage of life. Hoffman's fun, nostalgic, and intriguing exploration of these phases of her own life and the virtues that she's lived by gives you hope, confidence, and pride in the life you are already living and the life you are planning. Everything you need is all in the shoes! Through your own recollections and understanding of what your own shoe closet holds and represents, you will discover your true worth as a woman.

The Entertaining Touch

The Entertaining Touch

Special Price $22.95 plus $5.50 shipping and handling

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The editors of Southern Lady magazine have made hosting the perfect party easy with The Entertaining Touch. A valued and reliable resource for entertaining in the gracious Southern way, The Entertaining Touch combines hundreds of clever decorating ideas and entertaining tips with incredibly appetizing and creative recipes to make one indispensable volume that is destined to become your trusted party-planning companion.

Thoughtful Invitations • Party Themes • Decorating Schemes • Over 100 Easy-to-Make Recipes

Gather 'Round the Table

Gather 'Round the Table

Special Price $22.95 (Regularly $26.99) plus $4.50 shipping and handling

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There's nothing better than sharing a meal with family and friends, and Taste of the South magazine makes it easy with Gather 'Round the Table, Menus and Recipes for Casual Southern Meals. Among these simple-to-follow recipes, you'll find traditional Southern favorites such as fried chicken and chicken pot pie, and discover new dishes like black-eyed pea salsa. Your family will never be late to dinner again.

30 casual menus to bring family and friends together • 125 recipes • Handy preparation tips for each menu • Color photos throughout • Traditional Southern favorites you'll remember from your childhood

Southern Flavor: Recipes and Stories of the Food and People of the South

Southern Flavor: Recipes and Stories about the Food and People of the South

Special Price $22.95 (Regularly $26.99) plus $4.50 shipping and handling

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Behind every great Southern recipe, there's a great story. And the editors of Taste of the South magazine share both with you in their new cookbook, Southern Flavor: Recipes and Stories about the Food and People of the South. Come along with us as we tour the White Lily Flour Mill in Knoxville, Tennessee, and pick fresh strawberries in December in central Florida. Get to know the people and foods of the South.

100+ recipes • Color photos throughout • Experience the culinary traditions of the South • Meet the farmers, chefs, family-owned companies, and everyday cooks who make Southern food popular around the world.

The Proper Stitch: A Guide for Counted Thread (Revised and Expanded)

The Proper Stitch: A Guide for Counted Thread (Revised and Expanded)

Special Price $44.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling

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The publishers of Just CrossStitch magazine are proud to present once again the indispensable guide. The ultimate resource for serious stitchers, The Proper Stitch presents projects and stitch illustrations that educate and improve your stitching skills.

24 new pages • 2 never-before published projects • 5 new stitch illustrations • Updated photos and revised illustrations • 168 total pages

 Flowers by Dorothy McDaniel

Flowers by Dorothy McDaniel

Special Price $17.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling

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Renowned floral artist Dorothy McDaniel shares her passion and secrets for elegant floral displays in her newest book, Flowers. In each color-themed chapter, step-by-step techniques and stunning photography illustrate how to create breathtaking arrangements. Filled with inspiring showcases and practical guidelines, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone who loves the beauty of flowers.

Stunning floral arrangements • Breathtaking, full-color photography • Practical tips and techniques • Step-by-step instructions • 160 total pages