THE MONOCLE BOOK OF DESIGNERS ON SOFAS published by Thames & Hudson is a fully profile of 50 celebrated designers, artists, and architects and their sofas, revealing essential details about their work, life, passion, and style.

Each entry showcases a photographic portrait of the designer on their sofa, taken at their home or workplace—sometimes with their family, pets, and children—and explores their sofa choice: whether or not they designed it; if not, who did, and why they chose it; and how a particular sofa aligns with their lifestyle and design philosophy.

Taken together, these portraits and profiles provide unique insights into the minds and lives of some of the greatest designers of our time. They include: Tatiana Bilbao, Ronan Bouroullec, Ilse Crawford, Naoto Fukasawa, Steve Holl, Bjarke Ingels, Marcio Kogan, Sabine Marcelis, Jasper Morrison, Jay Osgerby, and Patricia Urquiola.

The book also features a section chronicling the 350-year history of the sofa—a fascinating journey that starts at an English country house in 1675—as well as an illustrated guide to 100 of the most iconic sofas from the past century (and a quarter), highlighting designs by Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Charlotte Perriand, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Zaha Hadid, and many others.

This book is a must for all who love decor, design and home beauty.

A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO WORLD TRAVEL by Caryl Eve Dolinko is the perfect companion for women of all ages interested in exploring the world. The talented author addresses the unique challenges, and meaningful rewards women encounter on the road. A Woman’s Guide to World Travel is available in print, digital, and audio formats for accessibility and ease of use.

Dolinko’s well-written prose is aimed at planning and budgeting to arrival and returning home-tailored for solo travelers, those with partners, group travelers, women with children, professionals, and those with special needs.

Featuring detailed checklists and engaging chapters on shopping, bargaining, regional customs and ethical tourism, A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO WORLD TRAVEL combines personal anecdotes and lessons learned with invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of global travel. Essential topics like personal security, managing harassment, and interactions with men are explored, empowering women to travel confidently, assertively, and mindfully. Ultimately, it inspires women to embrace their adventurous spirit, prepare for any unexpected situation, and explore the world on their own terms.