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First Day, Worst Day (The Very Worst Ever #1)
by Andy NonamusA very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series![REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It&’s the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Fish Out of Water
by Katie RuggleWHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because he knows how to pitch a tent.When Dahlia Weathersby's sister disappears on what should have been a simple day hike, Dahlia immediately heads deep into the Colorado Rockies to find her. Knowing she'll never survive the mountains alone, she convinces the local hermit—adorably grouchy survival expert Winston Dane—to be her guide. All it takes is a good helping of Dahlia's charm…and just the teeniest bit of blackmail…before she's got all six-foot-something of him wrapped around her finger. But even with her very own mountain man in tow, things aren't going to be easy. There are:Long hikes through gorgeous wilderness? Check.Bears? Check.A single shared sleeping bag? Check.Enough sparks to set the Rockies ablaze? Check, check, check.With everything the wilderness has to throw at them, it'll take more than charm and some city girl ingenuity to make this trek anything but a disaster waiting to happen…and an adventure she'll never forget.The Rocky Mountains get unBEARably hot in Katie Ruggle's brand-new romance packed with adventure, action, tall dark & scruffy heroes, and a sense of quirky humor that will be your next perfect escape.
Fishing's Best Excuses: Hilarious Quips Every Angler Should Know
by Joshua Shifrin Matt MitchellExplain away your bad casts or your tiny catch—and have your friends laugh at the same time!Fishing&’s Best Excuses is a must have book for any angler that has spent a day on the water with little to show for their efforts. With dozens of witty excuses, as well as crazy fishing facts and hilarious cartoons, you&’ll be able to laugh away your ineptitude. Whether it&’s due to the poor weather, bad bait, unacceptable equipment, or simply because the fishing gods were out to get you, there&’s always a viable, or not so viable, excuse to explain your failure. So the next time you come home with nothing but an empty cooler, there are countless reasons why your woeful performance couldn&’t possibly be your fault. So without further ado, we offer you, our friend, our colleague, our compatriot, a foolproof way to divert the blame, the embarrassment, the multitude of jokes at your expense. We give you, Fishing&’s Best Excuses.
Five-Minute Summer Stories (Bumper Short Story Collections #86)
by Enid BlytonA fun-filled collection of summer stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Are you ready for the sunny season? From trips to the seaside and royal balls to fairy tea parties and yummy picnics, celebrate the summer with this short story collection by Enid Blyton.These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Five-Minute Summer Stories (Bumper Short Story Collections #86)
by Enid BlytonA fun-filled collection of summer stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Are you ready for the sunny season? From trips to the seaside and royal balls to fairy tea parties and yummy picnics, celebrate the summer with this short story collection by Enid Blyton.These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Flirting with Disaster (Hatchet Lake #2)
by Elizabeth HribHe's supposed to be building up walls…Not tearing hers down! ER nurse and single mom Sarah Schaffer is always helping others—even on vacation. When the town of Hatchet Lake needs her help after a horrific storm, Sarah jumps in, even while she&’s planning her next move with her young son. What she&’s not prepared for is her intense connection with sexy army medic turned contractor Desmond Torres. Sarah doesn&’t do commitment, and she&’s always on the move, so short-term is all she can offer him. But the more time they spend together, helping the town and at her best friend&’s ranch, the more Desmond seems to break down the walls around her heart. Will she be able to get disentangled in time to shield herself—and her son—from the inevitability of heartbreak?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Hatchet LakeBook 1: Lightning Strikes TwiceBook 2: Flirting with Disaster
Flirty Little Secret
by Jessica LepeYou&’ve Got Mail meets Abbott Elementary in this sweet, sexy romantic comedy for fans of Lynn Painter and Lyssa Kay Adams. School counselor Lucy Galindo has a secret. To her coworkers, friends, and even family, she&’s shy, sweet, and constantly struggling to hold off disaster (read: manage her anxiety and depression). But online? She&’s bold, confident, and always knows what to say—it&’s how she&’s become the wildly popular @TheMissGuidedCounselor. It&’s also why she keeps her identity anonymous. Her followers would never trust the real Lucy with their problems. History teacher Aldrich Fletcher thought a new job would give him some relief from his drama-filled family. Instead, he&’s dodging his ex-girlfriend and pining over his new co-worker—who only ever seems to see him at his worst. Thankfully, he can count on his online confidant for advice . . . until he discovers @TheMissGuidedCounselor is Lucy. Now Fletcher has a secret too. And while Lucy can&’t deny there&’s something between them, she&’s not sure she can trust him. Can they both find the courage to share the truth and step out from behind their screens?
Floating Hotel
by Grace CurtisThis cozy science fiction novel tells a story of misfits, rebels, found family—and a mystery that spans the stars Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. All year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury—and an absolute magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as: Why are there love poems in the lobby inbox? How many Imperial spies are currently on board? What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver&’s conference? And perhaps most pertinently—who is driving the ship?Each guest has a secret, every member of staff a universe unto themselves. At the center of these interweaving lives and interlocking mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It&’s the love of his life and the only place he&’s ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl&’s comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?
Floating Hotel: a cosy and charming read to escape with
by Grace Curtis'Smart, bold and so much fun . . . I'm officially a member of the Grace Curtis fan club' AMIE KAUFMANThe Grand Budapest Hotel in space, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family, perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, Martha Wells and Aliette de Bodard.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as: Why are there love poems in the lobby intray? How many Imperial spies are currently on board? What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference? And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?** AUTHORS LOVE GRACE CURTIS **'A beautiful novel . . . You will turn every page hoping for one hundred more' HANNAH KANER'Curtis oozes charm and humour' TAMSYN MUIR'An absolute marvel' BETH REVIS'A real treat' MAX GLADSTONE'Bittersweet and breathtaking' JULES ARBEAUX'Beautiful and clever, sad and hopeful, subtle and profoundly moving . . . A heartbreak and a hug' CLAIRE NORTH'If you read one sci-fi novel this year, make it this one' KATE DYLAN** READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL **'I was completely immersed ' Netgalley, Five Stars'Made me laugh and tear up and restore a little hope in humanity' Netgalley, Five Stars'Grace Curtis is a wonderful writer' Netgalley, Five Stars'Unique and brilliant' Netgalley, Five Stars'Deliriously divine' Netgalley, Five Stars
Floating Hotel: a cosy and charming read to escape with
by Grace Curtis'Smart, bold and so much fun . . . I'm officially a member of the Grace Curtis fan club' AMIE KAUFMANThe Grand Budapest Hotel in space, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family, perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, Martha Wells and Aliette de Bodard.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as: Why are there love poems in the lobby intray? How many Imperial spies are currently on board? What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference? And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?** AUTHORS LOVE GRACE CURTIS **'A beautiful novel . . . You will turn every page hoping for one hundred more' HANNAH KANER'Curtis oozes charm and humour' TAMSYN MUIR'An absolute marvel' BETH REVIS'A real treat' MAX GLADSTONE'Bittersweet and breathtaking' JULES ARBEAUX'Beautiful and clever, sad and hopeful, subtle and profoundly moving . . . A heartbreak and a hug' CLAIRE NORTH'If you read one sci-fi novel this year, make it this one' KATE DYLAN** READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL **'I was completely immersed ' Netgalley, Five Stars'Made me laugh and tear up and restore a little hope in humanity' Netgalley, Five Stars'Grace Curtis is a wonderful writer' Netgalley, Five Stars'Unique and brilliant' Netgalley, Five Stars'Deliriously divine' Netgalley, Five Stars
Fox versus Fox (My First I Can Read)
by Corey R. TaborThe clever and hilarious star of the Geisel Award winners Fox at Night, Fox the Tiger, and Fox Has a Problem is back in another I Can Read adventure.There’s only one Fox . . . except when there are two!Will Fox outfox this new fox? Or will he make a new friend?Carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and whimsical illustrations, Fox versus Fox is ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Other Fox books include Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, Fox versus Winter, Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.
The Frame-Up
by Gwenda Bond'Romantic, clever, and makes grand larceny more fun than ever' HOLLY BLACK'A twisty, riveting and fantastically original story' ELLE COSIMANO'Gwenda Bond at her absolute best: magical romantic and fun as hell' ALIX E. HARROWDani Poissant is the daughter and former accomplice of the world's most famous art thief. There was no job too big for Maria and her loyal crew. The secret to their success? A little thing called magic, kept rigorously secret from the non-magical world. They seemed unstoppable . . . until a teenage Dani turned her mother over to the FBI.Ten years later, with Maria still in prison, Dani finds herself approached for a job that only Maria and her crew could pull off . . . if any of them were still speaking to her. But it's the job of a lifetime and might just be the lure Dani needs to reconcile with her mother and be reunited with her mother's old gang-including both the love of her life and her former best friend.The problem is, it's an impossible task-even with the magical talents of the people she once considered family backing her up. It's a heist that needs a year to plan, and Dani has just over a week. Worse, the more Dani learns, the more she understands that there's far more at stake in this job that she ever realised.
The Frame-Up
by Gwenda Bond'Romantic, clever, and makes grand larceny more fun than ever' HOLLY BLACK'A twisty, riveting and fantastically original story' ELLE COSIMANO'Gwenda Bond at her absolute best: magical romantic and fun as hell' ALIX E. HARROWDani Poissant is the daughter and former accomplice of the world's most famous art thief. There was no job too big for Maria and her loyal crew. The secret to their success? A little thing called magic, kept rigorously secret from the non-magical world. They seemed unstoppable . . . until a teenage Dani turned her mother over to the FBI.Ten years later, with Maria still in prison, Dani finds herself approached for a job that only Maria and her crew could pull off . . . if any of them were still speaking to her. But it's the job of a lifetime and might just be the lure Dani needs to reconcile with her mother and be reunited with her mother's old gang-including both the love of her life and her former best friend.The problem is, it's an impossible task-even with the magical talents of the people she once considered family backing her up. It's a heist that needs a year to plan, and Dani has just over a week. Worse, the more Dani learns, the more she understands that there's far more at stake in this job that she ever realised.
Francis Meadowes Mysteries Books One to Four: The Festival Murders, Cruising to Murder, Murder Your Darlings, and Murder on Tour (Francis Meadowes)
by Mark McCrumThe first four novels in the series starring a globetrotting sleuth whose travels include some deadly detours.The Festival Murders Scathing in his reviews and unseemly in his affairs, Bryce Peabody is ready to give a talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold—until he&’s found dead in his hotel room. Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction—that of amateur detective . . . &“A wicked send-up of literary festivals.&” —The IndependentCruising to Murder Francis is lecturing aboard a luxurious ship as it cruises down the West African coast. Among the passengers are a retired surgeon, a mischievous elderly widow, and a beautiful American accompanied by her tedious but extremely wealthy aunt. But when two of them die, the sleuthing crime writer may be out of his depth . . . &“[An] eclectic mix of characters—none of whom would be out of place in an Agatha Christie tale.&” —Daily Mail &“A likable and smart series lead.&” —Booklist Murder Your Darlings—A Mail on Sunday Book of the Year Francis is in Italy, running a creative writing course at an Umbrian villa. His students include snooty Poppy and her husband; a Northern Irishman who writes angry poems about the Troubles; a kooky American; and a possible spy. But things turn sinister when a body is found in the sauna. &“A neat twist on the classic English-country-house formula.&” —Kirkus Reviews Murder on Tour On his first paid detective gig, Francis joins a rock star&’s entourage as they tour from Berlin to Brussels and beyond. The musician&’s manager has been concerned about some dangerous events—but the biggest shock comes from the guitar that electrocutes a bandmate . . .</
Frank and Red: The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship
by Matt CoyneThe brilliant, heart-warming debut novel from the Sunday Times best-selling author of Dummy and Man vs ToddlerFrank is a miserable old curmudgeon. An agoraphobic recluse and widower whose only company is the 'ghost' of his wife, Marcie. He is estranged from friends and family and is entirely cut off from the rest of the world.That is until he meets Red.Red is six years old. He's a funny, imaginative, and kind little boy who - following the separation of his parents - moves in next door. Red is fascinated by his new neighbour and seemingly oblivious to Frank's grumpy demeanour and strange ways.What on Earth will come of this unlikely friendship? Only time will tell...Praise for Matt Coyne:'A hero for dads everywhere' Daily Mirror'Very, very funny' Phillip Schofield, This Morning'Hilarious but accurate account of finding your feet as a parent . . . Matt Coyne's post has struck a chord with parents from all over the world' Daily Mail'Brutally honest rant on the reality of parenthood has taken the internet by storm' Sunday Telegraph(P)2024 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Frank and Red: The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship
by Matt CoyneSometimes, the friend you need is the one you never saw coming.'A lovely feel-good treat' The Times | 'Heart-warming, perceptive and empathetic' CultureFlyFrank and Red are a mess.Frank is a grumpy old curmudgeon. A recluse whose only company is the 'ghost' of his dead wife, Marcie. He is estranged from his friends, his son, and the ever-changing world beyond his front gate. And then Red moves in next door.Red is six. A boy struggling to adjust to the separation of his mum and dad, a new school, and the demonic school bully. Red is curious, smart, he never stops talking, and he's got a trampoline. From the moment Red's blonde mop appears over the top of the fence that divides their two gardens, the unlikeliest of friendships is born. . . . And it is a friendship that will change both of their lives forever.Early readers can't get enough:'Best book of the year!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fantastic debut' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Stunningly well-written, warm hearted, incredibly funny and moving story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written, warm and empathic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Frank and Red: The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship
by Matt CoyneSometimes, the friend you need is the one you never saw coming.'A lovely feel-good treat' The Times | 'Heart-warming, perceptive and empathetic' CultureFlyFrank and Red are a mess.Frank is a grumpy old curmudgeon. A recluse whose only company is the 'ghost' of his dead wife, Marcie. He is estranged from his friends, his son, and the ever-changing world beyond his front gate. And then Red moves in next door.Red is six. A boy struggling to adjust to the separation of his mum and dad, a new school, and the demonic school bully. Red is curious, smart, he never stops talking, and he's got a trampoline. From the moment Red's blonde mop appears over the top of the fence that divides their two gardens, the unlikeliest of friendships is born. . . . And it is a friendship that will change both of their lives forever.Early readers can't get enough:'Best book of the year!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fantastic debut' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Stunningly well-written, warm hearted, incredibly funny and moving story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written, warm and empathic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Free Period
by Ali TereseThis middle-grade Moxie centering period equity is Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret for the next generation!"Absolute fire." -- Book Riot Helen and Gracie are pranking their way through middle school when a stinky stunt lands them in the front office -- again. Because nothing else has curbed their chaos, the principal orders the best friends to do the unthinkable: care about something. So they join the school’s Community Action Club with plans to do as little as humanly possible.But when Helen is caught unprepared by an early period and bleeds through her pants -- they were gold lamé! -- the girls take over the club’s campaign for maxi pads in bathrooms for all students who menstruate. In the name of period equity, the two friends use everything from over-the-top baked goods to glitter gluing for change. But nothing can prepare them for a clueless school board (ew), an annoying little sister (ugh), and crushes (oh my!).As Helen and Gracie find themselves closer to change and in deeper trouble than ever before, they must decide if they care enough to keep going . . . even if it costs them their friendship.
Frenemy Fix-Up (Six Gems #4)
by Yahrah St. JohnFree-spirited yoga guru Shay Davis has only ninety days to get her workaholic former classmate Colin Anderson from work all day to namaste… All they need is a little common ground.Accountant Colin Anderson is working himself into an early grave.Shay Davis is finally living her dream of owning a yoga studio.Sure, they went to high school together—but that&’s where their similarities end. He&’s Mr. Corporate, hustling late into the night so his firm can go public, while she flows through sun salutations and half-moon poses at her own pace.So when a health scare pushes Colin to make a few life changes, he knows where to turn. If he&’s going to get right with his career, he&’ll need the right woman—and to get the right woman, he has to prioritize his health. Who better than Shay to help whip his butt into shape so he can win back his high school girlfriend?The catch is, she only has ninety days to do it.And they both really, really get on each other&’s nerves.Soon, though, their sessions are heating up the studio. But as Colin gets closer to achieving his goal, he and Shay both move further away from what they thought they wanted. Before they know it, they&’ll have to step out of their comfort zones and rethink their own versions of &“right&”…before their time is up.From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.Don&’t miss these other fun titles from Afterglow Books:The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyThe Bookbinder&’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele BuckOut of Office by A.H. Cunningham
Freshman Year (A Graphic Novel)
by Sarah MaiA stylish graphic novel about the unique angst, humor, and self-doubt that comes with going away to college—perfect for fans of Heartstopper.Everyone gets a fresh start. Who do you want to be? Sarah is leaving suburban Wisconsin for college n Minnesota. She has high hopes for the future: impress her professors, meet interesting new people, stay close to her best friends and boyfriend back home, flourish as an artist, and shed her lingering high school anxieties. What seems manageable at first quickly unravels into a tailspin and she is overwhelmed by the freedom, the isolation, and all the possibilities that await in this new environment. Based on the author&’s personal college journal and comics, Freshman Year navigates the inner workings of an 18-year-old girl in witty and heartfelt detail. This graduation gift pairs perfectly with OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!. Dr. Seuss's sentimental graduation picture book is beloved, but the one teens really need is Freshman Year. This graphic novel debut shows the places students actually do go—the home goods aisle at Target; lavish libraries; grungy parties off campus; cereal-for-dinner at the dining hall.
Friend or UFO (The Area 51 Files #3)
by Julie BuxbaumSky and her friends tackle their biggest mystery yet—the discovery of Area 52!—in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated middle grade series by New York Times bestselling author Julie Buxbaum, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu.Sky&’s life in Area 51 is full of surprises. Like the fact that aliens are real—and now one is her best friend! But the biggest surprise yet comes when Sky learns that her grandmother has been kidnapped and is stuck in Area 52, the only other alien portal on Earth. Even more bananas? Her grandma has been an undercover FBAI agent for YEARS. Like Sky&’s whole entire life. How could Sky not have known her grandma had a secret identity?Uncle Anish says to leave this whole mess to him. For reals this time. The kids just have to hang tight. Spoiler alert: The kids do not, and will never, hang tight.There&’s just one problem: No one knows the location of Area 52. In order to solve this mystery and save Sky&’s grandma, Sky and her friends will have to solve a series of secret puzzles and codes, traverse the Area 51 library for clues, break into FBAI headquarters, and more. But someone doesn&’t want Sky to solve this mystery, and they&’ve got their eyes on her…
The Friendship Study
by Ruby Barrett"Barrett writes with tremendous care for anyone who has ever felt lonely." —Rosie Danan, author of The RoommateJesse Logan doesn&’t want a fresh start. He wants his old life back—before an injury made his career as a firefighter impossible, before his grandfather&’s Alzheimer&’s got so bad he doesn&’t recognize Jesse anymore. When a friend tells him about a paid psychological study, Jesse sees it as a chance to get back to the man he was while making a little extra cash.All Lulu Banks is asking for is a fresh start. Back home after a devastating breakup, she&’s struggling to find her place. She&’s always been a lot—too loud, too eager, too obvious about her feelings. The friendship study seems like a great idea…until she&’s paired with Jesse Logan, who recently ghosted her after a blind date that led to a steamy make-out session.Now that old familiar tension is back. Despite the program&’s strict &“no romance&” rule, Jesse and Lulu are quick to find a work-around that allows them to explore their tenuous connection. And soon they&’re on their way to total self-improvement…As long as they don&’t get caught.
From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience
by Anthony ScaramucciLearn from the successes, the fights, and the failures of businessman and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci.Have you just been fired? Did that job you were hoping to get not pan out? Did you recently end up embarrassing yourself in a major way in front of people you really wanted to impress? Not to worry. There&’s a way out of whatever you&’re going through, and Anthony Scaramucci—or &“The Mooch,&” as he&’s known to his friends—is the perfect person to point you in the right direction. Whatever you&’re going through, he&’s been through it already. Probably twice. And he&’s learned a whole lot of lessons along the way. In From Wall Street to the White House and Back, the Mooch sets down twenty-five of these lessons. Along the way, he tells wild tales from his time working in finance, politics, and a few strange places in between. Readers will spend time in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, visit the Bahamas with the disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried, and encounter pearls of wisdom from a few other unlikely sources in the world of business, national politics, and publishing. If you&’re interested in Eminem, Leo Tolstoy, Sigmund Freud, or Tony Robbins—all of whom are mentioned at least once in these pages—and you want to learn from the mistakes of one of the all-time great mistake-makers of our age, jump in.
Fudge - A Short Tail of Tooth and Claw
by Robyn SmytheThe Romans called him ‘domum cattus’; we call him, ‘the house cat.’ As part of his ‘No-Sense’ series, author Robyn Smythe asks you these questions: Have you ever wondered what is going on in the devious mind of your feline companion? What they do when you are not in the house with them? Do they just eat, sleep and go to the litter tray? Well, from the mind of the author who brought you The Animal Tea Party, comes a comic insight into the world of the domestic house cat, featuring instances witnessed by the author himself during many years of observing his own feline friend. Follow Fudge from the moment he is chosen and taken home, through his early years of navigating his new home, or kingdom as he refers to it, as he tirelessly tries to train his human servants to wait on him hand and paw – sorry, foot. A perilous visit to the vets where he leaves something behind and his fun and games with seagulls. Funny and thought-provoking, join us as we delve into the feline mind. Are you the master or the servant?
Funny Dinosaurs: Laugh-out-loud prehistoric nature facts! (Funny Nature #4)
by Paul MasonHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about dinosaurs' most hilarious adaptations!Dinosaurs developed some of the strangest features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these behaviours back to life - and uncover the awesome science of the prehistoric world. Meet the fluffiest, the tiniest, the best singers and of course the absolutely funniest dinos on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny Plants