Give your dad the gift of e-books this Father’s Day
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Some of us may be limited to virtual celebrations, but that doesn't mean you can't give your cherished dad or father figure an e-book this Father's Day. At $1.99 per title, you can give them a whole bundle of books!
What kind of book would your father like? Jump to the section by clicking one of the links below:
- For the Basics
- For First-Time Fathers
- For Fun Parenting How-Tos
- For Dad Humor
- For Movie/Pop Culture Fans
For the Basics:
Stuff Every Dad Should Know by Brett Cohen
This handy little book is filled with all the fail-safe fatherhood tips and tricks a dad needs. From changing diapers and burping babies to building sand castles and hosting a sleepover party, this book is the perfect gift for everything from baby showers to Father’s Day.
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Kindle | NOOK | Apple Books | Books A Million | Kobo
Stuff Every Grandfather Should Know by James Knipp
Grandfathering is a serious job—and not always an easy one—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. This handy gift book contains all the wisdom, know-how, and trivia grandfathers and grandfathers-to-be need to know!
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Recipes Every Man Should Know by Brett Cohen and Susan Russo
We’re mixing bacon with brownies! We’re pouring beer into chili! We’re stirring up tomato gravy so thick and tasty, we refuse to call it sauce! This easy pocket-sized companion shows you how to make all the food a man can’t live without. Plus a quick, no-frills guide to culinary rules and tools.
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For First-Time Fathers:
The Baby Owner's Manual by Louis Borgenicht, M.D., and Joe Borgenicht; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum
Explore hundreds of frequently asked questions through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams. What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare. For ages 0-12 months.
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The Baby Owner’s Games and Activities Book by Lynn Rosen and Joe Borgenicht; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum
Discover 75 exciting ways to enrich your baby's mind, strengthen their body, and spark their imagination. No expensive toys or battery-operated gizmos are required—just common household materials and a little creativity. From cooking and making crafts to dancing, playing music, and imitating favorite zoo animals, these activities all feature numerous developmental benefits. Compatible with all models ages 0–36 months.
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The Toddler Owner's Manual by Brett R. Kuhn, Ph.D., and Joe Borgenicht; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum
Explore hundreds of frequently asked questions through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams. How should you react when your toddler throws a tantrum? How do you train your toddler for self–waste disposal? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of pediatric psychologist Dr. Brett R. Kuhn and co-author Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of toddler care. For ages 13 months and up.
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The Teen Owner's Manual by Sarah Jordan; contribution by Janice Hillman, M.D.; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Scotty Reifsnyder
Hormones. Rebellion. Moodiness. Peer pressure. No parent can be fully prepared for all the challenges associated with adolescence. How can you teach your teenager to make smart decisions? How do you keep them safe on the Web? How do you get them to communicate? How and when should you talk to them about sex? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers right here—courtesy of parenting author Sarah Jordan and adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Janice Hillman.
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For Fun Parenting How-Tos:
How to Con Your Kid by David Borgenicht and James Grace
This revised and updated edition of How to Con Your Kid is the most useful (and sneakiest) parenting manual you’ll ever purchase. Here are hundreds of tips, techniques, and simple scams for getting your child to do exactly what you want—at mealtime, bedtime, bathtime, and beyond.
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The Art of Roughhousing by Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D., and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen show how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more. Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together—everything from the “Sumo Dead Lift” to the “Rogue Dumbo.” These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising health benefits for parents.
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For Dad Humor:
Dad Magazine by Jaya Saxena, Matt Lubchansky, and Headcase Design
This hilarious dad-centric satire is the perfect faux periodical for dads of every age, facial-hair style, and sandals/socks combo. Photos, illustrations, and humorous (fake) advertisements throughout showcase all the frustrations, failures, and funny moments that make up the face of modern fatherhood. Includes articles from "What's Going On with Your Neighbor's Lawn?" to "These Smoke Detectors Are Too Damn Sensitive, If You Ask Me."
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How to Make Your Baby an Internet Celebrity by Rick Chillot
In the twenty-first-century economy, there’s only one way to guarantee your child a bright and happy future: make that baby an Internet celebrity. But how? In How to Make Your Baby an Internet Celebrity, you’ll learn to assess your baby’s best attributes (is she smarter than a chimp?), assign a compelling screen persona (clumsiness = on-screen gold), and plan the ultimate viral Internet video.
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For Movie/Pop Culture Fans:
Geek Parenting by Stephen H. Segal and Valya Dudycz Lupescu
It takes a starship to raise a child. Or a time machine. Or a tribe of elves. Fortunately, Geek Parenting offers all that and more, with thoughtful mini-essays that reveal profound child-rearing advice (and mistakes) from the most beloved tales of geek culture. Nerds and norms alike can take counsel from some of the most iconic parent–child pairings found in pop culture: Aunt May and Peter Parker, Benjamin and Jake Sisko, Elrond and Arwen, even Cersei and Joffrey. Whether you’re raising an Amazon princess, a Jedi Padawan, a brooding vampire, or a standard-issue human child, Geek Parenting helps you navigate the ion storms, alternate realities, and endless fetch quests that come with being a parent.
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Cinemaps by Andrew DeGraff with A. D. Jameson
Acclaimed artist Andrew DeGraff has created beautiful hand-painted maps of all your favorite films, from King Kong and North by Northwest to The Princess Bride, Fargo, Pulp Fiction, even The Breakfast Club—with the routes of major characters charted in meticulous cartographic detail. Each map is presented in an 9-by-12-inch format, with key details enlarged for closer inspection, and is accompanied by illuminating essays from film critic A. D. Jameson, who speaks to the unique geographies of each film.
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The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray by Robert Schnakenberg
Part biography, part critical appreciation, part love letter, and all fun, this enormous full-color volume, packed with color film stills and behind-the-scenes photography, chronicles every Murray performance in loving detail, recounting all the milestones, legendary “Murray stories,” and controversies in the life of this enigmatic performer.
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For Your Consideration: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson by Tres Dean
Composed of five critical essays and fun extras, this illustrated collection looks at the distinct phases of the legend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career, examining the ways in which he has become both an on-screen heartthrob and an off-screen hero to the millions (AND MILLIONS!) who’ve followed him from the wrestling mat to the silver screen
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For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves by by Larissa Zageris and Kitty Curran
Composed of five critical essays and fun extras, this illustrated collection looks at the distinct phases of legendary actor Keanu Reeves' career, from Bill and Ted to the John Wick franchise, and examines the ways in which Keanu strives to be excellent and kind in work and life.
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The Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Ransom Riggs; illustrations by Eugene Smith
This reader’s companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world’s most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one’s own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated cases—plus an arsenal of modern techniques available to today’s armchair sleuths. Along the way, readers will discover a host of trivia about the master detective and his universe: Why did Holmes never marry? How was the real Scotland Yard organized? Was cocaine really legal back then? And why were the British so terrified of Australia?
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