Jedi and Sith Books
Learn the secrets of the Jedi AND the Sith!
The Jedi and Sith from Star Wars are mysterious warriors who use the power of the Force. In this amazing box set, you’ll get to learn the inner workings of both religions.
The Star Wars Archives
Better Than a Holocron and the Jedi Archives Combined
This book by Paul Duncan is a chronicle, in George Lucas’s own words, of the real-world Star Wars saga from 1977 to 1983. Its massive volume, visual storytelling, narrative flow, and sheer beauty make it the gift for a Star Wars fan who has everything else.
The Complete Far Side
What Cows Get up to When You're Not Looking
The work of Gary Larson isn’t just in the big leagues, but more like in a league of its own. His particular brand of deadpan, gentle yet sometimes biting absurdism continues to stand alone in its particular niche.
Book Sculptures
A Different Kind of Pageturner
Decorations make great gifts, especially when they’re personalized in some way. Luciana Frigerio’s Book Sculptures spell out a message of your choosing, and look great as well. You can’t go wrong with this one.
USB Reading Lamp
Finger-Trouble No More!
Whether you just need to see the keyboard in dim conditions or don’t want to disturb your wive while watching television, this little gadget can be a life saver in many situations.
Things That Might Kill You
Let's Play "What's That Ache?"
If you look up the symptoms of a rash, a runny nose, or a headache, this book will tell you the worst conditions this could possibly be a sign of. Once you’ve done this a few times and remain alive and kicking, the fear gets sucked out of this process.
Custom-Printed Books
Put It in Writing
How do you get from an idea to a full-fledged book that you won’t tear into shreds once it’s ready? It’s much easier than most people suppose, and allows for the most personalized gift imaginable.
The Psychology of Lying
Stephen Greenspan on Fibs, Fictions and Falsehoods
In a world riddled with false advertising, toxic workplace politics, and hustlers of various types, we need to strike a balance between trust and skepticism. Intelligence isn’t enough to protect you from being lied to, but this book will help.
Feynman Lectures On Physics
Hardcore Physics for Not-Quite-Dummies
One of Feynman’s principles is that clear thinking and clearly presenting your ideas go hand in hand, and it shows in this book. Any science or engineering student will benefit from it.
200+ Widely-Held Myths
How Do You Know that You Know What You Know?
Some of the 200-plus widely-held myths debunked in this book may be of relevance to you, but most of them are more likely to come in handy in trivia contests and at dinner parties.
What If?
Scientific Answers to Absurd Questions
Author Randall Munroe has won the hearts of millions of smart people with his unique mixture of humor, sensitivity, absurdism, and hard science. In this book, he turns his wacky sense of humor to all manner of things that don’t make sense.
Short Inspirational Messages
Book with Daily Messages for Better Living
Need to cheer someone up? This book falls somewhere between the more sappy self-help titles advertised on TV and academic works that approach the subject from a theoretical viewpoint. It really is inspirational.
Spectacle Lens Cleaner
A Squeegee for Your Sunglasses
With a special carbon microfiber compound designed by NASA, this eyeglass lens cleaner is a cut above the typical soft towels. A nice gift for anyone bespectacled.
Mr. Ellie Pooh Paper
Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of...uhm
Local Sri Lankan craftsmen transform treated paper sheets into a number of attractive products: notebooks, greeting cards, gift boxes and even business cards. If you buy this, you will also help create jobs and conserve trees.
Chaser, Dog of 1000 Words
Getting Your Pooch to Really Listen to You
The average trained canine can recognize 160 words, but their actual abilities may be far more extensive. With this book, the dog of your friend or relative can learn more, just like Chaser.
Dog Food Cookbook
Why Cooked Dog Food Is a Good Idea
There’s nothing in this book that I wouldn’t want to order in a restaurant. Although designed around dogs’ nutritional needs, you can basically make the exact same dinner for a two- and four-legged family.
Michel Thomas Language Courses
The Unique Learning Approach
Michel Thomas’ approach to language learning basically requires you only to listen to him. This way, it’s possible to pick up the rudiments of a language in only about 20 hours of “study”.