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Hollow Kingdom: It's time to meet the world's most unlikely hero...
by Kira Jane BuxtonA humorous romp through the apocalypse, where even a cowardly crow can become a hero. Perfect for fans of Dawn of the Dead, Sean of the Dead and Isaac Marion's Warm Bodies.'A thoroughly enjoyable account of the end of the world as we know it. The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead.' KAREN JOY FOWLERS.T. is a domesticated crow. He is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his owner Big Jim, trading insults with Seattle's wild crows (those idiots) and enjoying the finest food humankind has to offer: Cheetos.But when Big Jim's eyeball falls out of his head, S.T. starts to feel like something isn't right. His most tried-and-true remedies - from beak-delivered beer to the slobbering affection of the loyal, but dim-witted, dog Dennis - fail to cure his owner. S.T. is left with no choice but to venture out into a frightening new world, where he discovers that the neighbours are devouring each other, and the local wildlife is abuzz with rumours of dangerous new predators roaming Seattle... Humanity's extinction has arrived, and the only one determined to save it is a foul-mouthed crow. Readers love Hollow Kingdom...'It's transformative, poignant, and funny as hell. S.T. the irrepressible, cursing crow is my new favourite apocalyptic hero.' HELEN MACDONALD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF H IS FOR HAWK'Part ecological fable and part adventure story, but it's all very good' SCIFI NOW'A quirky zombie apocalypse romp' SFX'A funny and heartwarming book that stays with you long after you finish it' GILL SIMMS, AUTHOR OF WHY MUMMY DRINKS'One of our favourite wacky reads this year' MAGIC BOOK CLUB'A wholesome and humorous tale of unlikely heroism'DAILY EXPRESS 'Funny and sad, Buxton's fable is also full of purpose and meaning, and ultimately hopeful' MORNING STAR'Beguilingly different' BOOKIST (starred review)'...wildly original and inventive, funny and profane' LAURIE FRANKEL, AUTHOR OF THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS'I love this book so much! I wanted to set it on fire while hugging it.' JAMIE FORD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Holly Farb and the Princess of the Galaxy
by Gareth WronskiGuardians of the Galaxy meets Hitchhiker&’s Guide to the Galaxy in this laugh-out-loud funny journey into space and beyond!Holly Farb is not the Princess of the Galaxy. She may be top of the class in every subject, but she can&’t even win a school election, never mind rule the Milky Way. The aliens who kidnapped her have gotten it all wrong. Unfortunately Holly&’s alien pirate kidnappers believe that she&’s the princess they&’ve been looking for, and so she finds herself hurtling through space on an alien pirate ship together with her teacher, Mr. Mendez, and Chester, the most annoying boy in her class. Now all she has to do is escape the pirates, find the missing princess, and get back to Earth in time for her big test on Friday. But it turns out that space is a pretty big place, and before they can go home, Holly, Chester, and Mr. Mendez must face down space cruise liners, bounty hunters, giant worms, perky holograms, cosmic board games, sinister insectoid librarians, and a robot who is learning how to lie. Between running from space pirates, defying the President of the Universe, and meeting a host of rather unusual new friends, Holly starts to wonder if there might be more to life than being top of the class after all.
Holly Jolly July
by Lindsay Maple"We want to wrap this book up with a bow and leave it under everyone's tree this year. Lindsay Maple delivers a confection of holiday charm, small town quirk, tenderly sketched characters, and scorching heat." —Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, USA TODAY bestselling authors of A Merry Little Meet CuteIt's the hottest Christmas on record...Like naughty and nice, Mariah and Ellie are complete opposites. Small-time actress Ellie is thrilled to be back on set of a cozy holiday film, while makeup artist Mariah only views the low-budget project as a stepping stone on her way to more serious movies. The pair definitely don't hit it off when they're introduced, but if they want to survive the summer heat—and Mariah's stifling Canadian hometown—they've got to keep it professional. Luckily, holiday cheer is Ellie's specialty, and she's determined to win stubborn Mariah over.Mariah finds one bright spot in her forced second Christmas: hot hookups with an edgy local bartender. The romance even has her opening up to Ellie—who admits to crushing on her wholesome cottage-rental host. But when Ellie and Mariah realize the guys are cheating on them, they band together to get revenge. It's fun planning their own Home Alone–inspired pranks…until Ellie and Mariah realize they're actually falling for each other.But the film shoot is too short to get serious, so they&’ll have to decide: Was their romance simply a holiday fling or a real Christmas-in-July miracle?&“Full of hilarious hijinks and tenderness in equal measure, this holiday romance had me flipping the pages late into the cozy night. Come for the revenge, stay for the true love." —Ashley Herring Blake, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Delilah Green Doesn't CareWhat you can expect in HOLLY JOLLY JULY: Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Bisexual / Sapphic Romance Friends to Lovers Workplace Romance Open Door Spice Revenge Pranks Festive Feels
Holly Jolly Summer
by Tiffany StewartFour huge disasters, Three months of tourists, Two gorgeous boys, And a partridge in a palm treeIn this lighthearted beach read about family, friendship, and fa-la-la, it's up to lovestruck teen Darby to save the spirit of a Southern town called Christmas.Christmas, Kentucky, is a summer tourist destination known for its holiday-themed shops, ornament-sprouting potted palms, giant Snow Globe display, and cheerful residents—including the mayor's daughter, fifteen-year-old Darby Peacher. But as Darby stumbles her way into a job at the town's run-down amusement park, Holly Jolly Land, her summer quickly goes from merry to miserable: the boy of Christmas present is absent, a boy of Christmas past is her supervisor, and the town seems to be losing its cheer as it strives to become more commercial. As she tries to sort out her love life, Darby grows positively Scroogey until she gets wrapped up in reinventing Holly Jolly Land—and the town—as the wonderlands they once were. Tiffany Stewart's debut novel Holly Jolly Summer is brimming with humor, heart, and a sprinkling of summer romance.
Holly's Christmas Countdown: The Perfect Heart-Warming and Romantic Festive Read
by Suzie TullettCan you have the perfect Christmas with a stranger? Holly can&’t wait to spend Christmas in the Caribbean with her boyfriend Jeremy—many miles away from her holiday-obsessed family. But when she catches Jeremy cheating, she&’s destined to spend it with her parents once again. After a late night of drowning her sorrows, Holly wakes up with an aching head . . . and a handsome stranger at her door. It seems Holly agreed to let Fin stay with her. And now she has the perfect excuse for a Christmas staycation. But there&’s more to Fin than meets the eye, and as the attraction between them grows, it looks like they might go together like mistletoe and kisses . . .
Hollywood Ending
by Tash SkiltonWith wit, humor, and a delightfully fresh voice, from the inimitable duo Tash Skilton, author of Ghosting: A Love Story, comes this friends-to-lovers rom-com that explores the hilarious highs and lows of adulting, Hollywood, and what happens when BFFs are forced to take a hard second look at their favorite fandoms—and at each other. ONE PERECT FRIENDSHIP—ABRUPTLY CANCELED All through college, Nina and Sebastian were sentence-finishing, secret-sharing BFFs, and absolute super fans of Castles of Rust and Bone. It was the kind of show—and the kind of friendship—that demands you&’re all in, for the plot twists, the unresolved sexual tension, the weekly coup d&’etat—and ultimately, the heartbreak. At least until the big cliffhanger . . . But when Castles&’ season finale turned into the unceremoniously axed show&’s awkward farewell, Nina and Sebastian&’s friendship ended just as suddenly—and just as awkwardly. And Sebastian&’s longed-for chance to woo Nina into something more than friendship was written out of their story. In Hollywood, there&’s always a comeback. Five years later, Nina and Sebastian are living their best lives in L.A.—and Castles is being rebooted. Nina&’s a social media coordinator for the streaming service that will air the show, and Sebastian is a PA for the production company. What could be more perfect? How about running into each other on set . . . ? Fingers crossed for a happy ending . . . Turns out even the most dedicated fans are due for a wake-up call when they get to peek behind-the-scenes. And suddenly Nina and Sebastian are remembering when they were super fans of each other instead. Will flipping the script from buddy comedy to real romance ruin everything—or deliver the happily-ever-after they both crave? Praise for Ghosting: A Love Story &“I absolutely loved this modern-day You've Got Mail.&” —Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks &“An energetic romance that would make Nora Ephron proud.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“A multicultural millennial spin on You&’ve Got Mail in this laugh out loud romance.&” —Publishers Weekly
Hollywood Hunk: 3-Novella Set
by Josie Brownhere's only one things worse than playing personal assistant to a handsome, egotistical, oversexed actor--falling in love with him. ALL THREE NOVELLAS OF THE SERIES-- IN ONE SET! IN BOOK 1: Faced with credit card bills that rival the national debt, Hannah Fairchild, daughter of one of Hollywood's legendary actors is forced to put her astrology project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw... IN BOOK 2: As rising Hollywood star Louis Trollope's personal assistant, Hannah Fairchild has a front row center seat to his heady, red carpet world, including his meteoric climb to fame and his fears of failure--not to mention his his bad boy behavior. In order to keep this star on the rise, Hannah makes the momentous decision to put her own life--and the growing attraction between her and Louis's best friend Mick Bradshaw on hold while at the same time get up close and personal with Louis. By doing so, she finds out what happened to his last assistant, Samantha. Will she suffer a similar fate? While on the remote location for Louis's latest movie, Hannah and Louis face his biggest professional challenge yet. Doing so brings them closer--and has serious consequences with their individual relationships with Mick. IN BOOK 3: A paparazzi's exposé of Hannah and Louis's on-location lust puts them on the cover of every celebrity tabloid. But now that they are Hollywood's hottest couple, there is trouble in paradise. Is Louis's ego too big to allow him to share the spotlight with the woman who has made him a media darling—or will he grow to become the man Hannah knows he can be? The plot twists until the very last page in this star-studded thrilling conclusion of HOLLYWOOD HUNK.
Hollywood Hypocrites
by Jason MatteraTHE BOOK YOU'RE ABOUT TO READ WILL PISS YOU OFF. Are you sick of self-important celebrities preaching against "global warming," yet flying private planes to their countless homes? Fed up with lectures about charity and philanthropy from miserly rockers who will do anything for a tax break? Disgusted by leftist stars decrying the evils of the Second Amendment as their personal bodyguards pack more heat than a Chuck Norris kick to the face? The same Hollywood loons who got Barack Hussein Obama elected in 2008 will do so again in 2012. That is, unless we muzzle them. Four years ago, Republicans sat back like wimps and let Obama's celebrity-fueled cool machine steamroll them into electoral smithereens. This time, we must do the steamrolling. New York Times bestselling author of Obama Zombies and gonzo journalist Jason Mattera takes the first stand with Hollywood Hypocrites, as he slays the Left's sacred celebrity cows and teaches Obama's Tinseltown foot soldiers their most important lesson yet: No longer can they attempt to deny Americans the very liberties they use to catapult themselves to prosperity and stardom. In his trademark eye-opening, no-holds-barred, and hilarious style, Mattera puts scores of A-list celebrities, including Sting, Madonna, Bono, Al Gore, Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon, Cameron Diaz, Bruce Springsteen, and many, many more under the microscope to analyze whether they live by the same environmental, health, anti-violence, civil rights, and other policy prescriptions they seek to inflict on Americans. What he uncovers will shock you. Hollywood's megaphone is powerful, and the mainstream media's love affair with the president will roar back with a vengeance when their guy is against the wall. Anyone who thinks Barack Obama's abysmal first term will be enough to demoralize the Liberal Left Coast from flexing its mediated political muscle is a fool. It's time to recognize the marketing and fund-raising power the Hollywood Progressives wield. It's time to dig into the data and set the record straight. It's time to turn the media spotlight back on the image makers and prevent the Hollywood elite from hoodwinking American voters once again.
Hollywood Kisses: 6 Reel-Life Romances
by Juliet Mccarthy Anne Bourne J. Arlene Culiner Evan Purcell Shelley K Wall Stephanie R. CageA value-priced romance collection filled with nostalgic appeal for fans of beloved romantic comedy movies ranging from You’ve Got Mail to Dirty Dancing.Did you swoon when Tom Cruise passionately serenaded his flight instructor with a “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”? Did your heart swell when Patrick Swayze growled “Nobody puts Baby in the corner”? Then grab a box of popcorn and settle in for these bigger-than-life romances sure to remind you of those fan favorite ’80s and ’90s blockbusters. Blue Moon: Just like Tom Hanks in Splash, Gabriel Rayner rescues a beautiful, drowning mermaid, but this beauty is searching for a champion to fight an evil warlord and save her people, a la Clash of the Titans. But if they fall in love, Gabe will be enslaved to the Merfolk for eternity. In a clash of culture shock and heat, Gabriel and Ephyra battle those odds, but will they have to sacrifice their love to save her life? Text Me: Abigail Jeffries gets a random text from a stranger only to discover the sender, Carter Coben, isn’t so strange after all. In a madcap, modern-day version of You’ve Got Mail, she’s caught up in a game of assumed identities with the same gorgeous guy she got fired from his job. Will they ever manage to sort out their mixed signals, mistaken identities, and misunderstandings to find real love? Waking Up to Love: Fans of While You Were Sleeping will love this debut tale! When Scott McInney’s mom gets a slight case of amnesia, he convinces Ramona, the identical twin sister of his runaway wife, to step into her heels. Ramona reluctantly agrees to help out, but when the pretending gets too real, will Scott figure out that he might have married the wrong twin? Love Above All: The last thing pediatrician Susan Ryan wants is to get involved with arrogant test pilot Major Martin Bennett. Forewarned about fighter pilots in general and Martin in particular, she nevertheless finds herself increasingly attracted to the man, Top Gun style. But a broken engagement has left her cautious and mistrustful of men—how can she avoid becoming just another statistic in the amorous pilot’s logbook? Perfect Partners: London’s latest hit dance competition television show throws Lisa Darby and Redmond Carrington into each other’s arms. The problem? They’re former flames who aren’t looking for a repeat performance, but a little Dirty Dancing is inevitable when old feelings come flooding back. Can they stay in step with their goals and ahead of their past? The Turkish Affair: Anne Pierson was a top-notch Washington journalist until scandal sent her hiding out in backwoods Turkey. She’s working as a translator near the ancient Hittite site of Karakuyu, determined to keep her past a secret…until American archaeologist Renaud Townsend arrives, searching for the culprit behind stolen artifacts. A Raiders of the Lost Ark-style search could lead to a second chance at love, if they are bold enough to meet the challenge. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Hollywood Punch
by Brenda JanowitzA hilarious and sexy novella from the beloved author of THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB, SCOT ON THE ROCKS and JACK WITH A TWIST about Manhattan attorney Brooke Miller, whose movie star ex-boyfriend is making a new film. . . that may feature a character based on Brooke. Wait. . . what?!?!?!? Gorgeous fiancé? Check. Totally in love? Check. Hair more-or-less frizz-free? Check. Ready to meet the ex-boyfriend and his new movie-star wife for dinner? With this hair? God, no. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I need to prove something to Trip. Or to his twig-I mean, wife. It's just that I have my dignity to protect. And the things I've done for my dignity... which may or may not include bringing a fake fiancé with a fake Scottish accent and a kilt to Trip's wedding. But Trip doesn't know any of that. Will never know that. I pulled off the charade and now my life is perfect. What? He's making a movie? About a girl who goes to her ex-boyfriend's wedding? Starring his beautiful celebrity wife? And they need my help to make it accurate? Why would that be a problem? I've nothing to hide.... I'm totally screwed.
Hollywood Punch
by Brenda JanowitzA hilarious and sexy novella from the beloved author of THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB, SCOT ON THE ROCKS and JACK WITH A TWIST about Manhattan attorney Brooke Miller, whose movie star ex-boyfriend is making a new film...that may feature a character based on Brooke. Wait...what?!?!?!?Gorgeous fiancé? Check. Totally in love? Check. Hair more-or-less frizz-free? Check. Ready to meet the ex-boyfriend and his new movie-star wife for dinner?With this hair? God, no.Don't get me wrong, it's not like I need to prove something to Trip. Or to his twig-I mean, wife. It's just that I have my dignity to protect.And the things I've done for my dignity... which may or may not include bringing a fake fiancé with a fake Scottish accent and a kilt to Trip's wedding. But Trip doesn't know any of that. Will never know that. I pulled off the charade and now my life is perfect.What? He's making a movie? About a girl who goes to her ex-boyfriend's wedding? Starring his beautiful celebrity wife? And they need my help to make it accurate? Why would that be a problem? I've nothing to hide....I'm totally screwed.
Hollywood Said No!: Orphaned Film Scripts, Bastard Scenes, and Abandoned Darlings from the Creators of Mr. Show
by David Cross Bob Odenkirk Brian PosehnBob Odenkirk and David Cross, creators of HBO's classic sketch comedy show Mr. Show, present to you this collection of never-before-seen scripts and ideas that Hollywood couldn't find the gumption to green-light. Simply put...HOLLYWOOD SAID NO!Since Mr. Show closed up shop, Bob and David have kept busy with many projects--acting in fun, successful, movies and TV shows, directing things, and complaining about stuff that didn't turn out well to anyone who would listen, and even alone, in silence, inside their own heads.HOLLYWOOD SAID NO! reveals the full-length, never-before-seen scripts for Bob and David Make a Movie (fleshed out with brand-new storyboards by acclaimed artist Mike Mitchell) and Hooray For America!: a satirical power-house indictment of all that you hold dear. This tome also includes a bonus section of orphaned sketch ideas from the Mr. Show days and beyond, suitable for performance by church groups that aren't all koo-koo about religion. What you are looking at online, and are about to buy, is chock-full of comic twists, turns, and maybe a few hard truths. We said "maybe," but what we mean was "probably not."Now, for the first time, take a peek at the scripts that didn't get the go-ahead and ponder a world we can only dream about...and beyond!
Hollywood Trash GN (Hollywood Trash)
by Stephen SonneveldAh, Hollywood! Famous for celebs, sun…and murder cults! The Privy Council is the most exclusive club in town, headed by the entertainment industry&’s top mogul, a ruthless exec who enlists his famous underlings to kill the people who stole from him, two local garbage men. James and Billy must survive one epic day of sword fights, forest fires, and giant mechs! At least there&’s hazard pay. Collects issues #1-5.
Hollywood Trash Trade Paperback
by Stephen SonneveldAh, Hollywood! Famous for celebs, sun…and murder cults! The Privy Council is the most exclusive club in town, headed by the entertainment industry’s top mogul, a ruthless exec who enlists his famous underlings to kill the people who stole from him, two local garbage men. James and Billy must survive one epic day of sword fights, forest fires, and giant mechs! At least there’s hazard pay. Collects issues #1-5.
Hollywood Whore
by Josie BrownANOTHER TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES NOVEL, BY JOSIE BROWN "Secrets, sex, money and scandal...Josie Brown is a skilled observer whose clever dialogue makes for truly entertaining reading." --Jackie Collins When a film director's obsession with a sex phone operator threatens his latest production -- and his marriage -- his talent agent thinks he knows how to handle the situation: buy off the woman with "the voice that launched a thousand erections." Instead, he falls in love with her. But how will he feel when he discovers that she is the wife of his hot new client? REVIEWS FOR THE TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES SERIES: "…The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." –The Wall Street Journal "Brown captures the humor of working for a megalomaniac...[A] well-paced, entertaining story." –Publishers Weekly "A fine piece of literary work." –New York Post, Page Six "Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good-natured humor and witty repartee..." –Romance Reader's Connection "With tongue-in-cheek dialogue, Josie Brown provides a fascinating look at the jet set lifestyle of the rich and for-the-moment famous.... You will laugh, cry, and wonder if it's worth it to be rich and famous." –Romance Reviews Today
Hollywood Wives - The New Generation: The Sequel (The Hollywood Series #4)
by Jackie CollinsThe sexy page-turner picks up where the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollywood Wives left off showing Jackie Collins at her &“ultra-celeb, super accessorized, bestselling best&” (Publishers Weekly).Power. Sex. Money. Fame. The new Hollywood wives have it all. And if they don&’t have it—they want it. And whatever these women want—they get. Ambitious, young, smart, and lethal, the Hollywood wives are back with a vengeance, pushing their way to the forefront. Forget shopping—they&’re into achieving everything their famous husbands have and more, and they don&’t care how they do it.
Hollywood, the Dream Factory: An Anthropologist Looks at the Movie-Makers
by Hortense PowdermakerPowdermaker's study of the Hollywood film industry was an early example of anthropological research on contemporary American society. Her observations of the tensions between business and art in the film world led her to suggest that the social relations of the filmmaking process significantly affect the content and meaning of movies. Chapters include: Chapter 1 - Habitat and People, Mythical and Real Chapter 2 - Mass Production of Dream Chapter 3 - Taboos Chapter 4 - Front Office Chapter 5 -Men Who Play God Chapter 6 - Lesser Gods, but Colossal Chapter 7 -The Scribes Chapter 8 - Assembling the Script Chapter 9 - The Answers Chapter 10 - Directors Chapter 11 - Acting, in Hollywood Chapter 12 - Stars Chapter 13 - Actors are People Chapter 14 - Emerging from Magic Chapter 15 - Hollywood and the U.S.A.-Print ed.
Hologram: A Novel
by Padgett PowellA housewife revels in the secret world of her mind filled with historical characters and twisted love stories in this inventive sendup of Southern fiction. Mrs. Hollingsworth sits at her kitchen table, compiling her grocery list. The subject of the list is not foodstuffs, but memories that never happened, inventions of loves, and strange conspiracies peopled by men who appear in the lonely housewife&’s head—men infinitely more real to her than her own husband. Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest gallops into her story, courtesy of media giant Ted Turner and two shady criminal types named Bundy and Oswald who are engaged in a secret experiment to create &“the New Southerner.&” Her prying daughters believe Mrs. Hollingsworth is losing her mind. But in truth, their mother is simply looking for love via hand-to-hand combat on the surreal battlefield inside her head. Originally published as Mrs. Hollingsworth&’s Men, Padgett Powell&’s Hologram is a stunning literary achievement. Strikingly unique, it is a poignant, funny, and unconventional fever dream brought to lyrical life.
Holy Cow, I Sure Do Love You!: A Little Book That's Oddly Moo-ving
by Amy Krouse RosenthalAn illustrated love note filled with moo-ving declarations by one adorable cow, from the New York Times–bestselling duo. There are many ways to say &“I love you.&” This cow utters them all. With playful bovine puns and simple, sophisticated illustrations, the bestselling creators of I Wish You More and Duck! Rabbit! present a message of love that will resonate with readers of all ages. A wonderful pick-me-up for an adult or a rhyming read-aloud for a child, Holy Cow, I Sure Do Love You! expresses feelings of affection and appreciation, all conveyed with Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld&’s signature lighthearted humor.
Holy Cow: A Novel
by David DuchovnyThe X-Files star and bestselling author’s “zany, madcap first novel . . . is a seriously entertaining fable that doesn’t take itself too seriously” (John Wilwol, The Washington Post).Elsie Bovary is a cow, and a pretty happy one at that—her long, lazy days are spent eating, napping, and chatting with her best friend, Mallory. One night, Elsie and Mallory sneak out of their pasture; but while Mallory is interested in flirting with the neighboring bulls, Elsie finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Through the window, she sees the farmer’s family gathered around a bright Box God—and what the Box God reveals about something called an “industrial meat farm” shakes Elsie’s understanding of her world to its core.There’s only one solution: escape to a better, safer world. And so a motley crew is formed: Elsie; Jerry—excuse me, Shalom—a cranky, Torah-reading pig who’s recently converted to Judaism; and Tom, a suave (in his own mind, at least) turkey who can’t fly, but who can work an iPhone with his beak. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport.Elsie is our wise-cracking, pop-culture-reference-dropping, slyly witty narrator; Tom—who does eventually learn to fly (sort of)—dispenses psychiatric advice in a fake German accent; and Shalom, rejected by his adopted people in Jerusalem, ends up unexpectedly uniting Israelis and Palestinians. David Duchovny’s charismatic creatures point the way toward a mutual understanding and acceptance that the world desperately needs.“Who knew a cow’s view of the world was so funny yet so honest and true? Holy Cow is silly and fun from the opening page.” —Jeff Ayers, The Denver Post
Holy Moly: A Blanco County Mystery
by Ben RehderPeter Boothe decides to build a megachurch on the banks of the Pedernales River despite neighbors' envy. When backhoe operator Hollis Farley unearths a rare fossil on the construction site, the cover-up begins. Soon, Farley is dead and Game Warden John Marlin is asked to help with the case. What he and the local deputies find is a suspect list of biblical proportions. Nothing is sacred in Rehder's most laughable satire yet, a twisted tale of greed, corruption, infidelity, and, yes, paleontology.
Holy Waters: Searching for the sacred in a glass
by Tom MortonTom Morton, keen motorcyclist, funeral celebrant and whisky aficionado, takes us on a journey around the globe, exploring the links between famous alcoholic spirits and spirituality.Waters of life. Distilled spirits of all kinds have borne that name, in various tongues, since time immemorial. Aqua vita. Eau de vie. Uisge Beatha.Tom Morton has travelled the world in search of the finest drams the planet has to offer. His journeys reveal the links between faith and alcohol, between spirits and the spiritual. From Christianity&’s Holy Communion to the temple libations of Japan, through the rum concoctions of Haitian Voodoo to the monastic producers of every liquid from beer to "tonic" wine. And of course Tom&’s beloved whisky, brewed in many corners of the world.Holy Waters is Tom&’s journey to the spiritual heart of whisky, sake, rum, Champagne, beer, mead and a variety of wines. With great insight, humour and for the most part sobriety, he traces the links between brewing, winemaking, distilling and worship, from ancient pagan rites to the most modern Trappist technology. He revels in the lore and mysteries of craft production, the elemental, magical love stories, the passionate relationships between human and landscape, grain and pure water, grape and fire. And he does so on a motorcycle which, to his astonishment, runs very well on cask-strength Islay single malt. This book is a celebration of cultures and artisan craft, a book for food and drink, travel and history lovers.
Hombre Mosca y Frankenmosca (Hombre Mosca)
by Tedd ArnoldBuzz dreams about Frankenfly--but Fly Guy is a friend, not a monster!Buzz y Hombre Mosca pasan el día haciendo dibujos un poco espeluznantes. Cuando Buzz se va a dormir, ¡Hombre Mosca se queda levantado dibujando! Buzz tiene una pesadilla en la que Hombre Mosca es un monstruo que lo quiere atrapar. Cuando se despierta, descubre a Hombre Mosca dormido encima de un dibujo de ambos que muestra cuán buen amigos son.In the latest installment of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, Buzz and Fly Guy spend a day together playing some spooky games and doing arts and crafts projects. When Buzz goes to bed, Fly Guy stays awake and is "bizzie"! Buzz has a nightmare that a gigantic Frankenfly monster is out to get him! But when he wakes up, all he sees is Fly Guy, who fell asleep making posters showing that he and Buzz are best friends.
Hombre Mosca y los extraterrestrezz (Hombre Mosca)
by Tedd ArnoldA hysterical, action-packed outer space adventure for Fly Guy and Buzz in the New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series.Buzz is making a movie about aliens from outer space. When the action begins, superheroes Fly Guy and Buzz Boy are protecting a secret fort in the sky when an alien ship captures them! The duo must outsmart the aliens and the space pirates with the help of Dragon Dude and Fly Girl. The fun-zee is never-ending in this early chapter book.Buzz esta haciendo una pelicula sobre extraterrestres. ¡Hombre Mosca y Buzz son los superheroes encargados de proteger un fuerte en el cielo cuando una nave espacial enemiga los captura! El duo tendra que escapar de los extraterrestres y de los piratas del espacio con la ayuda de algunos amigos. ¡Diviertete de principio a fin con este divertidisimo libro por capitulos!
Hombre Perro: Churre y castigo (Hombre Perro)
by Dav PilkeyThe mayor has had enough of Dog Man's shenanigans in the ninth book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.¡Hombre Perro ha metido la pata hasta el fondo esta vez! Tiene que entregar su placa y vaciar el escritorio, pero si bien no tiene trabajo aún le quedan esperanzas. Con sus amigos de su lado, ¿podrá Hombre Perro salir del hoyo y regresar gateando al cuerpo policial?Dog Man's really done it this time! He hands over his badge and clears out his desk, but while he may be out of a job, he's not yet out of hope. With his friends at his side, can Dog Man dig himself out of this hole and paw his way back onto the force?