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The object of this classic domino game is for a player to play all of the dominoes in his or her hand, forming trains that branch out from a central hub. Despite its Mexican nickname, the games roots date as far back as 11th century A.D. China, with games like Pai Gow and Heaven Nine. Our version features a solid wood train station, diecast metal trains, 91 double-12 dominoes, and a sliding top wooden box for storing the entire set. Detailed game rules are included.

Appreciate the intricacies of Fiji tradition and design with these woven grass mats. These handwoven pond grass artworks are suitable for wall, floor, and table spaces. Kuta pond grass weaving is a renowned art form of the Pacific. Each blade of grass is harvested by hand from Fiji’s wetlands before being sun-dried and woven. These natural wetland areas are under threat from climate change, overgrazing, and uncontrolled burning. Through this purchase, you help to support not only our artisan partners, but the restoration and protection of these habitats. By providing a steady market to Kuta weavers, we aim to promote this Fijian artform and protect it from extinction.

Parvez Alam in India celebrates the magical beauty of the of the rolling hills and seas of India with the pattern on his handwoven wool rug. Alam's preferred weaving technique, called kilim, is characterized by small, straight stitches that form a flat pile. The rug is crafted from 100% wool stitches and a cotton warp with a stylish row of fringe on either end.

Inscribed with one of the most significant mantras in Buddhism, Om mani padme hum, this handcrafted chime is created by Tibetan refugees residing in northern India. Buddhists believe that saying this mantra, or even viewing it in its written form, invokes the blessings of the Buddha of Compassion. Cast from a combination of metals, the hand-tuned chime produces a clear tone when struck. Features brass stand with cloud motif and wooden base and striker.

Discover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle.

Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National Geographic Ocean unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race.

World-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called "Her Deepness"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of the ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it.

This engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative.

For seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, "Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea."