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Manifold Destiny
by Chris Maynard Bill SchellerGiving new meaning to the term "fast food" Rest-stop grade F meat patty? Nah. Nuggets of reconstituted poultry bits? Pass. Deep-fried fish discus? No, really, thanks all the same. It's time to bid farewell to the roadside meal as you know it. Nearly twenty years ago, Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller opened the world's eyes to the beautym of car-engine gastronomy in the original Manifold Destiny. And now that another generation of both drivers and eaters has emerged, the cult classic is due for an overhaul. In this shiny, spanking-new edition, learn how to make s'mores in your Scion, poach fish in your Pontiac, even bust out a gourmet snack from under the hood of your Escalade. With step-by-step diagrams, crowd-pleasing recipes, and thorough instructions, now you can turn your car into a kitchen without ever crossing any golden arches. Hilarious, bizarre, and ultimately (seriously!) useful, Manifold Destiny is and always will be an unparalleled original. So, slap a ham steak under the hood of your car, hit the gas, and drive until you reach delicious -- which is in approximately fifty miles, depending on traffic.
Manila Takes Manhattan
by Carla de GuzmanFans of Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang will adore this irresistibly engaging story of two Filipino celebrities caught between everything they want…and everything they are.How do you follow your heart when it&’s in two places?Filipino musician and producer Mon Mendoza has been in New York for less than a day. Just long enough to feel like he doesn&’t belong despite landing a life-changing opportunity. All he can do is set a date night for just himself and some pancit canton. Which, as it turns out, is the only invitation his gorgeous Pinoy neighbor needs…Actress Olivia Angeles can wear a character like a well-fitted dress. It&’s her real self she&’s having a hard time fitting into, craving a niche in Hollywood that doesn&’t compromise her identity in the name of success. And right now, all she wants is comfort in the form of tasty noodles and her outrageously hot new neighbor. One night. Just enough to lose herself in his touch and the feel of his lips…Only their sexy little tryst isn&’t quite what they signed up for. Because for the next month, Mon and Olivia are working on the same movie. Together. Now they&’re discovering they have a lot more in common than Pinoyness and sizzling chemistry. But how do you find yourself and your person when you&’re caught between two different worlds?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 KennedyFrenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreFake Flame by Adele BuckOut of Office by A.H. Cunningham
Maniáticamente enamorada
by Vega FountainDos polos opuestos. Dos mundos distintos. Una atracción contra la que no se puede combatir. Nuria es una joven con las ideas muy claras, sabe lo que quiere y cómo lo quiere. Lleva una vida ordenada y planea todo cuanto acontece en ella. Los sobresaltos, los cambios de última hora, las sorpresas... no entran en su cabeza. Su mundo sufre un revés cuando conoce a Raúl, el chico que trabaja en la tienda de al lado, es desordenado, impuntual e improvisa según le vengan las cosas. Empiezan algo juntos, a pesar de las reticencias de Nuria. Parece que todo fluye, pero un malentendido entre ellos hace que todo se precipite. El destino los volverá a juntar en la boda de la hermana de Raúl. De nuevo su historia les pilla en distintos puntos, pero ¿su amor será tan fuerte como para volver a intentarlo?
Manny the Frenchie's Art of Happiness
by Manny the FrenchieIn 2011, Manny was the runt of the litter and on his way to a shelter. But when his parents scooped him up, named him after the world famous boxer, Manny Pacquiao, and began posting photos of him sleeping in their sink accompanied by humorous, optimistic captions, Manny went viral.Whether he's wearing sunglasses, hitting up music festivals, or sleeping in adorable costumes, this little Frenchie always encourages a positive, do-gooder outlook to his followers. Packed with cheeky humor, witty wisdom, and charming anecdotes, Manny the Frenchie's Art of Happiness will satisfy dog lovers of all breeds.Based on his popular Instagram feed @Manny_the_Frenchie, this is an illustrated and humorous guide to living a happy and fulfilling life by 'the most famous French bulldog in the world...who's downright amazing' (Buzzfeed.com).
Manohar Kahani
by Raghu Srinivasan"Life is perfectly peaceful for the Mehtas. Kalyani Mehta's homestay by the sea is a little garden of Eden where she, her retired occultist husband and feckless, unemployed son live happy, dysfunctional lives.Enter snake. Bobby Chander, a billionaire NRI, makes a bid for the property. Kalyani rebuffs his offer, but the sleazy real estate tycoon, refusing to back down, starts making life miserable for Kalyani. With her back to the wall, she reluctantly reaches out to her younger sister, who happens to be incarcerated, for help. Maya is a genie best left in the bottle. Her elaborate con attracts a host of devious characters, pursuing nefarious agendas of their own... Manohar Kahani is a goofy misadventure with a heap of chaos and a pinch of crazy. "
Manslations
by Jeff MacTHE ULTIMATE INTERPRETER OF GUY BEHAVIOR Why doesn't my man get me flowers? Easy - because flowers don't do anything cool. Will I scare him off if I call him first? No way. Well, not unless he's actually terrified of his phone, in which case you likely have bigger problems. Why can't he just talk to me about our relationship? Yeah . . . and how come a gazelle never waits around to see if that lion is friendly? Men sometimes seem impossible to understand. But it turns out they're about as easy to read as coloring books - if you know what you're looking for. Manslations answers all these questions and more in this hilarious - and honest - guide to what men say, who they are, and why they behave the way they do. "When that guy told you - within thirty seconds of introducing himself at the bar - that he drives a hybrid because he cares about the environment, the manslation is that he was trying to work his way into your bikini areas. "Manslations reveals the golden rule that helps you figure out what never to worry about (and what to lose sleep over), plus the two key questions that will help unlock the meaning behind even the most confusing male actions. Capped off by a man-to-woman phrasebook, this is the only relationship guide you'll ever need.
Manual para damas afortunadas
by Sophie IrwinLa emoción de BRIDGERTON. El ingenio de Jane Austen. Una heroína audaz hereda una fortuna..., pero con condiciones. Cuando la señorita Eliza Balfour se casó con el conde de Somerset, veinte años mayor que ella, fue el evento de la temporada... y poco importó que él no fuera el marido que ella quería. Diez años más tarde, Eliza es viuda, rica, noble y, por primera vez en su vida, libre. Siempre ha cumplido las normas, pero ahora está decidida a hacer lo que le apetezca. Y lo que desea es ir a Bath con su prima Margaret para dedicarse a pintar y a flirtear con el infame lord Melville. Cuando los rumores de su comportamiento llegan a oídos del sobrino de su marido fallecido, que le rompió el corazón hace años, Eliza descubre que la libertad tiene consecuencias. Solo podrá conservar su fortuna si evita todo escándalo... Sin embargo, hay cosas más valiosas que el dinero y Eliza está dispuesta a descubrirlas todas. La crítica ha dicho:«Rebosa ingenio y escenas en las que las manos se rozan escandalosamente. Manual para damas afortunadas hará que desees que el conde equivocado aparezca en tu vida en el momento oportuno. Un romance a fuego lento magistral».Ashley Poston, autora de El amor ha muerto «Sophie Irwin tiene una voz emocionante y original. Es una autora imprescindible para mí».Taylor Jenkins Reid, autora de Los siete maridos de Evelyn Hugo y Todos quieren a Daisy Jones
Manual para damas cazafortunas
by Sophie IrwinUna comedia romántica de Regencia entre Bridgerton y Orgullo y prejuicio.Una historia adictiva, divertidísima y con unos protagonistas inolvidables. La cacería está a punto de comenzar... y no hay ni un minuto que perder. Kitty Talbot necesita una fortuna. O, mejor dicho, necesita a un hombre que tenga una. Al fin y al cabo, esto es 1818 y solo los varones cuentan con el privilegio de obtener su propia riqueza.Con apenas doce semanas para que sus hermanas y ella se queden sin hogar, Kitty tiene una única opción: la temporada social londinense, en la que deberá emplear cada gramo de ingenio que posee para conseguir un marido rico.Sin embargo, el desconfiado lord Radcliffe está decidido a frustrar sus planes a cualquier precio. Le da igual que la cazafortunas en cuestión tenga una mente ágil, un espíritu inquebrantable y unos ojos con un brillode lo más interesante.Por su parte, Kitty tiene claro que no puede perder ni un instante y no permitirá que nadie, ni siquiera un lord, se interponga en su camino. La crítica ha dicho:«Una novela inteligente, divertida y de un escapismo total con un final inmensamente satisfactorio».The Bookseller «Este libro me absorbió por completo. ¡Qué historia más descarada, inteligente y deliciosa! Kitty Talbot es una heroína fabulosa y valiente. Aposté por ella durante todo su divertido periplo».Sophie Kinsella «Vitoreé a Kitty mientras ponía en su sitio a la alta sociedad en su extravagante búsqueda de un marido rico... Un debut impresionante».Mary Balogh «¡Apártese, señor Darcy! Los lectores de Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer o mis propias novelas adorarán este debut brillante y divertidísimo. Totalmente irresistible».Eloisa James «Los fans de Bridgerton devorarán la maravillosa primera novela de Sophie Irwin... ¡Manual para damas cazafortunas es un dulce para saborear!».Kate Quinn «Una comedia maravillosa, tan inteligente, caprichosa y encantadora como su heroína... Un debut brillante que parece una novela de Jane Austen con el turbo puesto».Joanna Toye «Este libro es divertidísimo. Me reí tanto que acabé con un ataque de tos. Es un homenaje a Georgette Heyer tremendamente placentero, pero con una sensibilidad moderna propia. Es una cosa tremenda».Harriet Tyce «Divertida, fresca y original, con dos personajes principales exquisitos que se hacen querer... Querrás ponerla en tu carné de baile».Cesca Major
Manucraft y la invasión de los no-muertos
by Manucraft¡Manucraft pasa a la acción para vivir la aventura más épica de su vida! Manucraft está en la bodega del barco cuando se empiezan a escuchar truenos, explosiones y gritos. Ha llegado el momento de la batalla: la bruja de las Cuatro Lunas ha llegado con su ejército de no muertos para invadir todos los mares y las tierras. ¡Hay que huir! Cuando por fin logra estar a salvo, Manu se da cuenta de que algo va mal. Siente algo raro en su interior, y poco a poco la transformación comienza# ¡la bruja le ha lanzado un hechizo! Lo que nadie podía prever es que, sin pretenderlo, el conjuro de magia provocaría LA AVENTURA MÁS ÉPICA DE MANUCRAFT.
Many Faces of Snoopy
by Charles M. SchulzMeet Joe Cool, the Flying Ace, the Legal Beagle—and Snoopy’s other secret identities—in this collection of classic comic strips!Snoopy is no ordinary beagle. Through the years, he’s adopted many personas, each unique and full of personality. As Joe Cool, he’s aloof, unflappable, above the fray, the hip dog we’d all like to be. As the World War I Flying Ace, he engages in aerial combat with the notorious Red Baron. Snoopy has adopted various guises, and pretended to be all sorts of different animals . . . and people. The Many Faces of Snoopy celebrates eight of Snoopy’s most popular alter egos, along with quotes from Snoopy himself.
Maple & Willow Together
by Lori NicholsCelebrating imagination and inventive play, Lori Nichols’ follow-up to Maple perfectly captures the dynamics of siblings and their ability to figure things out on their own and find a way to meet halfway. Maple and Willow do everything together. They love playing outside throughout the whole year, welcoming the sun, rain, leaves, and snow. But it’s not always sunshine and rainbows, because sometimes big sisters can be bossy—and sometimes little sisters can be frustrating—and even the best of friends need a break from each other . . . at least until they can no longer bear to be apart.
Maple's Formula for Victory (Maple)
by Kate McMillan Ruthie PrillamanPerfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Emmie & Friends, this second book in a diary-style illustrated middle grade series follows an anxious, science-minded sixth grader into the high-stakes world of middle school track.Sixth-grader Maple has received absolutely devastating, world-shaking news: her health class fitness test has scored her at a fifth-grade level. That&’s a whole grade level below where she should be. Having all her life been an overachiever—and fitness being an extremely important part of her twenty-year plan to become an astronaut like her hero Jackie Grand—Maple knows she has to fix this ASAP. Maple and Lada decide to join the track team to improve their fitness scores, but they encounter new (and frankly unpleasant) variables like changing in locker rooms and periods. And when it turns out Lada is good at track, and her competitive spirit starts to change her, Maple is sent into a tailspin over her own performance and what it means if she can&’t—literally and figuratively—keep up with her classmates.
Maple's Theory of Fun (Maple)
by Kate McMillan Ruthie PrillamanPerfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Emmie & Friends, this first book in a diary-style illustrated middle grade series follows an anxious, science-minded sixth grader determined to become fun and win back her friend.Sixth grade has been pretty disaster-free for aspiring astronaut Maple McNutt—which is impressive, given the number of worries and possible catastrophes that run through her head every day. (So far, Earth hasn&’t been devoured by a black hole and a cockroach hasn&’t crawled out of her toothpaste mid-squeeze. Phew!) But then her best friend of seven-point-two years, Sunny Gwon, accuses her of being unfun and starts hanging around with a new group of friends. In order to win Sunny back, Maple decides to undergo a serious scientific transformation to become fun by 1. Doing extensive research, 2. Applying research to self, and and 3. Repeating until fun. It&’s risky and groundbreaking research, but Maple has no choice if she wants to save her friendship.
Mapp And Lucia
by E. F. BensonFirst published in 1931, The fourth installment of the popular series -- a hilarious study of 1930s manner and pecking order-begins when Lucia Lucas rents a summer place -- the home of Elizabeth Mapp -- in the English village of Tilling. Between Miss Mapp's penchant for spying on the neighbours and Lucia's fussy sidekick, Georgie, the stage is set for a battle of wits.
Maravilloso
by Jill BarnettHastiado de la guerra, el caballero Merrick de Beaucourt, no quiere más que una vida simple, una esposa pacífica y supervisar su nuevo condado. En lugar de ello, obtiene órdenes de su rey, el Castillo Camrose en las fronteras salvajes e indómitas de Gales y una esposa totalmente voluntariosa. Durante seis largos años, Lady Clio ha estado esperando por su prometido… esperando y esperando. Una vez que llegan las noticias de su regreso, Clio vuelve a Camrose para, de nuevo, esperar al hombre que la ignoró; pero ahora está determinada a hacerle pagar por los años que languideció en el convento. Clio lleva a Merrick a una persecución alegre y toma el rol de una fabricante de cerveza independiente, guiada a descubrir la receta perdida de una antigua “cerveza de brezo”, una bebida mágica, elaborada por vez primera por los pictos. Rodeados de las nieblas encantadas que circundan el Castillo Camrose, los obstinados adversarios se embarcan en una batalla de voluntades, a veces apasionada, a veces hilarante, en estas historias inusuales del siglo XIII, acerca de un valiente caballero que busca reclamar —y domar— a su prometida, o al menos, eso es lo que él cree…
Marca España
by Jordi MoltóEl ADN ibérico en estado puro. Marca España es una mirada hilarante y ácida sobre los usos y costumbres del español medio. ¿Por qué nos gusta tanto el fútbol? ¿Cuáles son las verdaderas cualidades del macho ibérico? ¿Cómo es posible que en un barrio de Madrid haya más bares que en toda Noruega? ¿Por qué tenemos ese gusto especial por todo lo que es gratis? ¿De dónde le viene el amor por el jamón ibérico y la tortilla de patatas? ¿Cómo se desenvuelve el español en el trabajo? ¿Es verdad que gritamos demasiado? Todo esto y mucho más lo descubrimos en este magnífico libro en el que Jordi Moltó y Juan Herrera nos desvelan con cifras, estudios y mucho humor las verdades y mentiras acerca de los tópicos españoles más comunes. Porque la capacidad de los españoles de reírnos de nosotros mismos ¡también es Marca España!
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On: Things About Me (Marcel the Shell #1)
by Jenny Slate Dean Fleischer-Camp**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE** Join little Marcel the Shell with shoes and a big heart on his first picture book adventure! From the brilliant minds of comedian and actress Jenny Slate and writer and director Dean Fleischer-Camp comes the utterly charming, impossibly small, lovable mollusk marvel.Beloved online sensation, classic picture book character and now the star of a major motion picture, Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence. He wears a lentil as a hat and hang-glides on a Dorito, and though he may be small, he knows he has a lot of good qualities like his pretty awesome imagination. Marcel&’s millions of fans and young readers can learn more about this adorable creature and his wonderfully peculiar world in his literary debut. &“Marcel the Shell is a mollusk on the rise.&” — People &“We basically can&’t get enough Marcel–ever.&” — Glamour &“Our favorite anthropomorphic shell.&” — Entertainment Weekly &“Delightful.&” — TIME
Marcel the Shell: The Most Surprised I've Ever Been (Marcel the Shell #2)
by Jenny Slate Dean Fleischer-CampOne thing about a new day--you really never know where it will go, even if you know where it starts.Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is walking on the blanket when he is unexpectedly launched high into the air. Tumbling through space, the bird's-eye view offers our small friend not only a glimpse of the important things in life--his beloved Nana who sleeps in a fancy French bread, a stinky shoe, and a monstrous baby--but also a much bigger picture. Sometimes the most wonderful discoveries are the ones we least expect.
Marco's Pride (The Italian Husbands)
by Jane PorterThe New York Times–bestselling author delivers “a delightful yet emotional tale . . . true romance, true soulmates and two hearts beating as one” (The Romance Readers Connection).When making love, Marco D’Angelo was sensual and passionate. But when it came to declaring his love, he was unable to open his heart. When their whirlwind marriage fell apart, Payton left him, taking their two young daughters with her.Two years later, Payton has returned to Italy—the time has come for the girls to get to know their father. At first Payton is determined to keep her distance from Marco. But on seeing him again her feelings for him can no longer be ignored, and she’s forced to admit that her body still yearns for her husband’s touch . . . “A wonderfully delightful romance packed with tons of emotion, sexual tension and characters that really pull at your heart.” —Romantic Times“Thanks to her trademark alpha male, heartwarming heroine and a sexual tension the likes of which is sure to send readers’ pulses skyrocketing, Jane Porter’s compelling new release is a definite keeper among keepers.” —Writers Unlimited Reviews
Marco? Polo! (Time Warp Trio #16)
by Jon ScieszkaThe Time Warp Trio meets Marco Polo! What would happen if someone had a time-warping "book" he got from his uncle who was a magician, and he took it to the local YMCA pool while he played Marco Polo with his best friends?
Marcovaldo: Or, The Seasons in the City
by Italo CalvinoA charming portrait of one man&’s dreams and schemes, by &“the greatest Italian writer of the twentieth century&” (The Guardian). In this enchanting book of linked stories, Italo Calvino charts the disastrous schemes of an Italian peasant, an unskilled worker in a drab northern industrial city in the 1950s and &’60s, struggling to reconcile his old country habits with his current urban life. Marcovaldo has a practiced eye for spotting natural beauty and an unquenchable longing for the unspoiled rural world of his imagination. Much to the continuing puzzlement of his wife, his children, his boss, and his neighbors, he chases his dreams and gives rein to his fantasies, whether it&’s sleeping in the great outdoors on a park bench, following a stray cat, or trying to catch wasps. Unfortunately, the results are never quite what he anticipates. Spanning from the 1950s to the 1960s, the twenty stories in Marcovaldo are alternately comic and melancholy, farce and fantasy. Throughout, Calvino&’s unassuming masterpiece &“conveys the sensuous, tangible qualities of life&” (The New York Times).
Marcus Makes It Big (Marcus)
by Kevin HartFrom celebrity author Kevin Hart comes the laugh-out-loud highly illustrated sequel to Marcus Makes a Movie about a young boy who has big Hollywood dreams--and the hustle to make it happen."Everybody, grab a ticket and run for a front row seat to Marcus Makes a Movie!" —Judd Winick, New York Times bestselling author of the Hilo series Marcus&’s movie, Toothpick vs. the Doom, is a HIT! But the only thing harder than making a movie is making a SECOND one. Marcus needs to come up with another great idea fast. Too bad his film crew (aka friends) are too preoccupied with their MeTube channels to notice. An invite to The Helen Show has Marcus thinking they&’ll be back on top, but will nerves, unchecked ambition, and a rivalry between friends shut down this show before it even begins? In the laugh-out-loud sequel, actor and comedian Kevin Hart delivers a message about being creative, working hard, and learning that sometimes the best dreams are the ones you achieve with your friends.
Marcus Makes a Movie (Marcus)
by Kevin HartStand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson's Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate series. <P><P>Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class . . . until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one problem: he has no idea what he’s doing. So he’ll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who’d be a perfect movie villain if he weren’t too terrifying to talk to. <P><P>Making this movie won’t be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is—and if you want your dream to come true, you’ve got to put in the hustle to make it happen. Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and lauded illustrator David Cooper for a hilarious, illustrated, and inspiring story about bringing your creative goals to life and never giving up, even when nothing’s going your way. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Margaret & Taylor
by Kevin HenkesRelates several short episodes of Margaret and her brother Taylor, all pertaining to Grandpa's surprise birthday party.
Margaret Wise Brown's The Steam Roller (Little Golden Book)
by Margaret Wise BrownA little-known Christmas tale by the author of Goodnight Moon is now a Little Golden Book that&’ll keep children smiling all year long! Once there was a little girl. It was Christmas and her mother and father gave her a steam roller. . . . Celebrated illustrator Bob Staake brings his comic genius to Margaret Wise Brown&’s hilarious story about a girl who&’s given nothing for Christmas except a giant steam roller. She gamely sets out to drive it despite not knowing how, and squashes everyone in her way—including her mean old aunt, her teacher, and a policeman. Dismayed to see everyone as flat as a shadow, she informs her parents, who immediately present her with a giant steam shovel to scoop everyone up with. Soon everyone has been scooped back to normal, and a wonderful Christmas is had by all!