New Releases by Steve Martin

With an exclusive new introduction and some never-before-published pieces, a collection of greatest hits from one of the most beloved comedians of our time, Steve Martin, now starring in Hulu''s Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and—above all—hilarity of the master. u200bFilled with his singular characters and musings--Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free in The Pleasure of My Company, to the comedic and heartbreaking relationship between Neiman Marcus shopgirl Mirabelle and businessman Ray Porter in Shopgirl, to meditations on bad neighbors and so much more--this collection shows the breadth of Martin''s work, which is bolstered by a mix of brand-new and previously published selections of his writing for the New Yorker''s "Shouts & Murmurs" column. A tantalizing page-turner from start to finish that will appeal to a wide range of literary appetites, Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a brilliant tour through a singular mind.

This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and fun illustrations. Did you know ... Sometimes it''s light from the moon, not the Sun, that creates a rainbow. When this happens, it''s called a moonbow. Many prehistoric mammals were ancestors of familiar animals today - Mesohippus (the early horse) was the size of a sheep and had three toes! A starfish can have between 5 and 40 arms, and it has an eye at the end of each one. The book is split into 9 themed chapters, covering a range of topics from Giant Beasts and Tiny Life to Technology, Travel and Transport, with fascinating facts on every page. Each fact is brought to life by a fun illustration by cartoonist Andrew Pinder. With tons of awesome things to discover and read about - from tiny sharks and flying fish to pink beaches and giant clouds in space - this hilarious, info-packed book will keep kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781837250653 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 9 Year Olds (August 2025) 9781837250660 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 10 Year Olds (August 2025)

The brilliantly funny New York Times Bestseller! Steve Martin''s talent has always defied definition: a seasoned actor, a razor-sharp screenwriter, an acclaimed playwright, and, of course, the ingenious comedian who turned King Tut into a national craze. In this widely praised collection of humorous riffs, Martin shows he is a master of the written word. From a re-imagining of the Schroedinger''s Cat conundrum to a wild meditation on who Lolita would be at age fifty to a skit entitled "I Love Loosely", in which Lucy and Ricky Ricardo play the parts of Hillary and President Clinton, this collection by comic genius Steve Martin--some pieces of which have appeared in The New Yorker--is both hilariously funny and intelligent in its skewering of the topic at hand.

Découvre 250 faits incroyables sur les animaux, l''espace, le corps humain... mais pas avant tes 6 ans ! "Sais-tu que... les araignées ont le sang bleu ? les chameaux ne stockent pas d’eau dans leurs bosses, mais de la graisse ? il y a des arbres aussi vieux que Jules César ?" Avec cette petite encyclopédie bourrée d''informations aussi surprenantes que véridiques, les lecteurs feront le plein de connaissances l''année de leur 6 ans !

IMPARA COME SFRUTTARE IL POTERE DELL''AUTO-DISCIPLINA E DELLA GESTIONE DEL TEMPO! u003e Sei incline alla procrastinazione e finisci per sabotare le tue possibilità di eccellere nella tua carriera? u003e Ti sembra di non avere mai abbastanza tempo a disposizione per fare tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno e desideri? Non sei solo! Tu e molti altri avete grandi obiettivi che sembrano sempre irrealistici perché non avete padroneggiato correttamente l''arte della gestione del tempo e dell''autodisciplina! - La gestione del tempo e l''autodisciplina fanno la differenza tra fallire e avere successo. - La gestione del tempo e l''autodisciplina possono fare o rompere la tua dieta, un progetto di lavoro o un lavoro scolastico. - La gestione del tempo e l''autodisciplina sono ciò di cui hai bisogno per mettere il tuo miglior piede in avanti e raggiungere il tuo pieno potenziale in tutto ciò che fai. Se non hai ancora padroneggiato queste abilità vitali, chiedi aiuto a uno dei più famosi esperti - Steve Martin. Il suo libro di successo, "Autodisciplina & Gestione del Tempo", è ciò di cui avrai bisogno per aumentare la produttività, migliorare la concentrazione e per eccellere in tutto! Questa guida ti fornisce tutte le migliori strategie di cui avrai bisogno per: - Coltivare una mindset orientato al tuo successo - -Costruire una mentalità d''élite invidiabile e resistente - Sviluppare ottime abitudini e rompere quelle che ti trattengono - Superare la paura e diventare un maestro nel perseguire e realizzare i tuoi sogni E molto altro ancora! Anche se hai sempre pensato di non poter ottenere di più, tutto sta per cambiare! Utilizzando strategie collaudate nel tempo per padroneggiare il tuo tempo e aumentare la tua produttività, anche tu puoi sviluppare la forza di volontà e l''autocontrollo che ti aiuteranno a raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi più velocemente. SCORRI IN ALTO, COMPRA IL LIBRO E INIZIA IL CAMBIAMENTO!

** New York Times Bestseller ** Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin’s cinematic legacy—an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films—Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more—bringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit. With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel “diversions” in Steve and Harry’s signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star’s life, capturing Steve Martin’s singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.

The coveted Annie Leibovitz SUMO is now available in an unlimited XXL edition. Drawing on more than 40 years of work, including photojournalism made for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s and conceptual portraits for Vanity Fair and Vogue, Leibovitz selected iconic images and also photographs that have rarely, if ever, been seen before.

Adam is leading a ghost tour around Pendrill Hall. Although the ghosts have been invented by Adam, in oder to sell the tours, strange things begin to happen on this particular tour. There are noises in th house and objects are moving. Then people start to disappear. --Back cover.

A fun-packed activity book filled with cars, buses, trucks, monster trucks, and so much more. This book is bursting with puzzles, quizzes, and drawing activities. All you need to complete the activities are a pen and some coloring pencils, so it''s perfect for on-the-go—you can travel with it anywhere! There are almost 40 original activities to be completed inside, including: Design a poster for a monster truck rally Complete a color-by-numbers Sketch a super-cool sports car Play spot-the-difference in a mechanic''s garage Solve a lorry park sudoku Find the way home in a road maze The perfect companion for a long and short journeys and road trip holidays, this book will keep you busy for hours! In the Car Activity Book is a fun gift for all young readers who love cars and vehicles.

“Você está com dificuldade para conquistar as pessoas no trabalho ou na vida pessoal? Então este pequeno guia prático pode ser a ferramenta que você está procurando. Os conselhos simples e breves são fáceis de assimilar e podem ser implementados em todas as áreas da sua vida.” – The Jackal Descubra como aplicar os princípios da persuasão em diversas situações e, assim, fazer mais amigos, convencer os indecisos, melhorar sua autoconfiança e mudar a maneira como as pessoas o enxergam. Todos nós queremos ouvir um “sim”. Essa palavra tão pequena abre as portas para o mundo e nosso futuro. Os 21 breves capítulos deste livro descrevem atitudes testadas e comprovadas para aumentar as chances de que os outros comprem nossas ideias ou atendam nossos pedidos. Seus princípios e lições práticas podem ser usados para lidar com diversos desafios, como recuperar um relacionamento, negociar um aumento ou convencer um amigo. Além disso, ouvir um “sim” satisfaz uma de nossas motivações mais básicas: a necessidade de conexão com os outros. Apresentando ótimos conselhos, este pequeno livro traz grandes ensinamentos para quem deseja obter mais oportunidades na vida.

In today''s fast paced, constantly changing workplace, so much of our success comes down to our ability to influence colleagues, persuade co-workers, and get clients and customers to say yes to our ideas, proposals, and requests. But how can you become a more effective persuader? In this course, international best-selling author and persuasion researcher Steve Martin offers up ten proven ways to ethically and practically improve your ability to influence and persuade others at work, at home, and online. Join Steve as he shares his valuable information and action-orientated insights to help you develop and maximize your powers of influence and persuasion and get ready to hear more of the word "yes."

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER • WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “I''ve always looked upon cartooning as comedy’s last frontier. I have done stand-up, sketches, movies, monologues, awards show introductions, sound bites, blurbs, talk show appearances, and tweets, but the idea of a one-panel image with or without a caption mystified me. I felt like, yeah, sometimes I’m funny, but there are these other weird freaks who are actually funny. You can understand that I was deeply suspicious of these people who are actually funny.” So writes the multitalented comedian Steve Martin in his introduction to A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection. In order to venture into this lauded territory of cartooning, he partnered with the heralded New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve shared caption and cartoon ideas, Harry provided impeccable artwork, and together they created this collection of humorous cartoons and comic strips, with amusing commentary about their collaboration throughout. The result: this gorgeous, funny, singular book, perfect to give as a gift or to buy for yourself.

How does a train stay on the tracks? What’s going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet? These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots – the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.

That''s a Job? I Like Sport is the perfect guide for children who love sports and want to know all about what careers they could have.

Long journeys can be dull, but with On the Train Activity Book, the time will roll on by! This fun and engaging fill-in book for readers aged 6+ is packed with a variety of interesting activities, including puzzles, mazes, quizzes, dot-to-dots and drawing tasks. Fully integrated text and illustrations mean that each spread is bright, vibrant, and begging to be completed. As readers work through the activities, they’ll learn some interesting train facts along the way. How fast do Japanese bullet trains go? Where in the world does The Ghan train operate? And what’s a funicular railway? Brimming with creative activities and entertaining games, On the Train Activity Book will compliment any train journey.

Do you love animals and dream of working with them when you grow up? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you! In this entertaining and informative book, children who love animals can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a zoo vet, a police dog handler, a marine biologist, a guide dog trainer, to a pet photographer and many more, this book will take you through a day in the life of 25 animal workers, showing you how each job unfolds on a typical working day. You''ll learn what it takes to get the job, what duties and tasks are involved, and discover a world of opportunities. Turn the pages and find out the best part of a pet vet''s day and what really bugs an entomologist... HINT: it involves insects flying up their nose! With a variety of careers covered, from jobs in science, the police, charity and many more, this book is sure to inspire children''s ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at animal loving readers aged 7 and older the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way. When they''ve finished reading, children will have gained an overview of each of the featured jobs and will have discovered that you can turn a passion, an interest or a hobby into a rewarding career. If readers want to know more about the opportunities ahead they can check out That''s a Job? I Like Sport, or That''s a Job? I Like being Outdoors and discover even more of the world''s coolest jobs.

Découvrez qu''un simple changement dans le choix de vos mots et le moment où vous les exprimez peut augmenter le résultat positif de vos requêtes ; l''importance et l''impact positif de la touche personnelle ; comment faire la meilleure impression lorsque vous êtes comparé à d''autres. Nous voulons tous entendre davantage de « oui dans notre vie quotidienne. Ce mot nous connecte aux autres et nous ouvre des portes. C''est un feu vert pour accéder au succès et au bonheur. Pourtant, il n''est pas facile à obtenir des autres. Du moins pour ceux qui ignorent certains aspects du processus de persuasion. Cet ouvrage comporte 21 chapitres courts et pratiques. Chacun expose une méthode pour augmenter les chances que votre interlocuteur accepte votre demande. Ces principes intemporels peuvent être utilisés pour relever divers défis : découvrez comment assainir une relation dégradée, demander l''aide d''un voisin, négocier un meilleur salaire ou encore convaincre un ami hésitant de prendre part à la construction de votre réseau social... Plein de sagesse et de conseils efficaces rédigés par les spécialistes de l''influence, ce petit livre est un compagnon essentiel pour qui veut davantage aller de l''avant au quotidien.

From the authors of the international bestseller Yes!This travel-sized handbook will become your go-to key for ensuring that the world says ''yes'' to you, your ideas and your requests. We all want to hear ''yes''. ''Yes'' connects us to the world, and carries us into the future. So why do we find it so hard to get others to agree? And how can we improve our chances?The Little Book of Yes contains 21 short essays that outline a range of effective persuasion strategies, each proven to increase the chances that someone will agree to your request. That someone could be a friend, a colleague, a partner, a lover, a manager, a sibling, a parent, even a stranger. The timeless principles and practical lessons in this collection can be used to tackle a variety of everyday challenges, from repairing a soured relationship to negotiating a higher fee for your work, from convincing a dithering friend to take action, to building your social network and personal brand. Full of wisdom from the leaders in influence, with carefully curated advice, this little book is essential reading for any freelancer, manager, entrepreneur, parent or person who wants more from their world.

Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play.

Sharing this book, containing some of my experiences in Jerusalem, is a joy, and also a promise to always stand with Israel. Those who stand with Israel, and particularly Jerusalem, will receive the promised blessings given to those who do so. Steve Martin

Full of fun, informative activities that teach practical skills; perfect for STEM classrooms; includes stickers, a poster, a model and a game.There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you''d love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, the projects in this book introduce the skills needed by real-life engineers.

Since its publication in 2007, Yes! has shown how small changes can make a big difference to everyone''s powers of persuasion - both at work and at home. Every day, we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say ''yes'' to our requests? Based on decades of research into the psychology of persuasion, this book reveals many remarkable insights that will help you be more persuasive both at work and at home. Co-written by the world''s most quoted expert on influence, Professor Robert Cialdini, Yes! contains dozens of tips that you wouldn''t want to miss out on - all of them scientifically proven to boost your powers of persuasion.This special tenth Anniversary edition features ten new chapters of updated research and fresh secrets of persuasion. You will find out how to stop your listeners getting bored, what you can do on your commute to increase your influence, and why being second place is worse than being third. Whether you want someone to promote you, take their medicine, reduce their carbon footprint or even give you their vote, Yes! shows how small changes in your approach can have a dramatic effect on your success.

Not only can this book lead you to happiness, it can save lives. Over the past few years, three of Steve Martin''s friends lost teenage children to suicide. Then, when a fourth friend''s fifteen-year-old daughter took her own life, he realized he knew something that might have prevented all four suicides-if only he''d shared it. This book is the result. You don''t have to have suicidal thoughts, suffer from depression, or even just have the blahs for "You Can Be Happy, No Joke" to be a must-read, game-changer. No matter how down in the dumps, or how successful you are, you most certainly will benefit. In simple, everyday terms Steve explains why suicide is not worth two-seconds consideration and how to jettison whatever issues trouble you and replace them with a happy and fulfilling life. Perhaps most amazing, there''s just one thing you need to know and one thing you need to do, and he reveals both within the first 500 words.

Through a series of fun and challenging tasks, kids will attend "classes" as part of their special training required to become an astronaut on a mission to Mars: Space Pilot, Space Living, Space Engineer, Space Scientist and Space Gym. Each topic is accompanied by missions--physical and mental challenges, as well activities designed to mimic the skills involved in real-life training! Kids will tackle hand-eye coordination exercises and obstacle courses and learn how to build a balloon rocket as well as first aid skills. There are stickers, a poster and even a model space shuttle!In this activity book, through a series of fun and challenging tasks, kids will attend "classes" as part of their special training required to become an astronaut.

This generously illustrated book examines the most significant period in the work of Lawren Harris, who was central to defining a distinctive Canadian art in the 20th century. Sparse landscapes of Lake Superior’s northern shores, bold visions of the Rocky Mountains and haunting landscapes from the Eastern Arctic are hallmark themes of Lawren Harris’s paintings. He was a founding member of the renowned "Group of Seven" artists’ group, who believed that the Canadian landscape was central to the foundation of a national identity. Focusing on Harris’s most important work of the 1920s through the early 1930s, this monograph features a selection of major works that are as iconic in Canada as those of Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper in the U.S. His remarkable use of color, light, and composition resulted in powerful scenes that reflect his progress toward a universal vision of nature’s spiritual power. Drawn from the Art Gallery of Ontario’s substantial holdings as well as other public collections throughout Canada, this publication repositions Harris’s work and establishes him as major figure within the wider context of 20th-century modern painting in the Americas.