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Nobody Cries at Bingo
by Dawn DumontIn this collection of humorous essays, the narrator, Dawn, invites the reader to witness firsthand her childhood on the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Beyond the stereotypes and clichés of Rez dogs, drinking, and bingos, the story of a girl who loved to read begins to unfold. Her hopes, dreams, and indomitable humor lay bare the beauty and love within her family, while her unerring eye reveals the great family bond expressed through the actions and affections of her extended family--sisters, aunties, uncles, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, and ultimately her ancestors. It's all here--life on the Rez in rich Technicolor--as Dawn emerges from home life, through school life, and into the promise of a great future. This is a book that embraces cultural differences and does it with the great traditional medicine of laughter.
Nobody Wants Your Sh*t: The Art of Decluttering Before You Die
by Messie CondoFree yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak! Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you&’ll actually want to use. Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpretentious advice you need to hear most. You&’ll discover how to deal with your sh*t like there&’s no tomorrow, live in the moment without the f*cking mess, and make your life and your eventual death a hell of a lot easier. With this witty guide, you&’ll learn how to:ditch the d*mn indecisionget your sh*t together and feel fantasticgive your busy family a f*cking breakand more! Whether you&’re getting ready to move in, move on, or just move your ass, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will help you take control of your f*cking life.
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story
by Bess KalbBess Kalb, Emmy-nominated TV writer and New Yorker contributor, saved every voicemail her grandmother Bobby Bell ever left her. Bobby was a force--irrepressible, glamorous, unapologetically opinionated. Bobby doted on Bess; Bess adored Bobby. Then, at ninety, Bobby died. But in this debut memoir, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as passionate as it ever was in life. <P><P>Recounting both family lore and family secrets, Bobby brings us four generations of indomitable women and the men who loved them. There's Bobby's mother, who traveled solo from Belarus to America in the 1880s to escape the pogroms, and Bess's mother, a 1970s rebel who always fought against convention. Then there's Bess, who grew up in New York and entered the rough-and-tumble world of L.A. television. Her grandma Bobby was with her all the way--she was the light of Bess's childhood and her fiercest supporter, giving Bess unequivocal love, even if sometimes of the toughest kind. <P><P>In Nobody Will Tell You This But Me, Bobby reminds Bess of the experiences they shared, and she delivers--in phone calls, texts, and unforgettable heart-to-hearts brought vividly to the page--her signature wisdom: If the earth is cracking behind you, you put one foot in front of the other. Never. Buy. Fake. Anything.I swear on your life every word of this is true.With humor and poignancy, Bess Kalb gives us proof of the special bond that can skip a generation and endure beyond death. This book is a feat of extraordinary ventriloquism and imagination by a remarkably talented writer.
Nobody's Duck
by Mary SullivanWhen a duck mysteriously arrives on an alligator’s lawn, they set off to discover just who the duck belongs to. From the library to skydiving, from exasperation to laughter, the two make an unexpected discovery about friendship. Readers will delight in this odd couple’s wacky adventures that feature the signature wit and ingenuity of Geisel Honor winner Mary Sullivan. Like its predecessors Ball, Treat, and Frankie, Nobody’s Duck has humor and heart in spades (and quacks).
Nobody's Perfect (The Dortmunder Novels #4)
by Donald E. WestlakeAn inside-job art heist goes awry in this &“wildly funny&” crime novel by the Edgar Award–winning author (The New York Times Book Review). It would take a miracle to keep Dortmunder out of jail. Though he cased the electronics store perfectly, the cops surprised him, turning up in the alley just as he was walking out the back door, a television in each hand. Already a two-time loser, without divine intervention he faces a long stretch inside. Then God sends J. Radcliffe Stonewiler, a celebrity lawyer who gets Dortmunder off with hardly any effort at all. Stonewiler was sent by Arnold Chauncey, an art lover with a cash flow problem. He asks the thief to break into his house and make off with a valuable painting in exchange for a quarter of the insurance money. Chauncey has pulled the stunt twice before, so it must look real. He&’ll give Dortmunder no inside help—a shame since, when this caper spins out of control, he&’ll need all the help he can get.
Nobody's Perfect. I'm As Close As It Gets.: Nobody's Perfect. I'm As Close As It Gets. (Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #3)
by Jim BentonWhatever you do, DON'T read Jamie Kelly's bestselling diaries!The bestselling Dear Dumb Diary series is a hilarious hit! Now Jamie Kelly's diaries have a fresh look and a fun twist. Dear Dumb Diary Year Two is still laugh-out-loud funny -- but everything is another year dumber!As Jamie continues to grapple with middle school's Big Questions, she drops even more snarky gems of wisdom like, "Everybody knows that the more you love somebody, the less you try to look nice for them," and "People don't appreciate how much willpower it takes to do the wrong thing."(But Jamie STILL has no idea that anybody is reading her diary. So please, please, please don't tell her.)
Nobody's Princess (Man of the Month)
by Jennifer GreeneMR. AUGUSTPrince of a guy: Alex Brennan. Honest, loyal...a fairy-tale hero.Damsel in distress: Regan Stuart. Jaded, cynical...detests fairy tales.ONCE UPON A TIME...there was a free spirit named Regan who believed in Prince Charming and happily-ever-afters. Then she kissed one frog too many. So instead of searching for knights in shining armor, she armed herself with hard-edged realism to ward off would-be Romeos....Alex knew that love hurt, but he also knew Regan needed to be saved. And though he was nobody's hero, he wanted to prove to this stubborn beauty that she was his princess....MAN OF THE MONTH:This guy proves chivalry isn't dead!
Nobody’s Cat
by Fannie PeczenikGattone enjoys the attention he gets from people along with the food and bedding, but he enjoys his freedom even more. Gattone is nobody’s cat and that’s the way he wants to be—or is it?
Noche de paz, noche de misterio (Serie Perrock Holmes #Volumen 20)
by Isaac PalmiolaPerrock Holmes es la serie de detectives juvenil con mucho suspense, aventura y grandes dosis de humor. Cuando el misterio llame a tu puerta, tú llama a Perrock, Perrock Holmes. Julia y Diego han encontrado el billete dorado que había escondido en una tableta de turrón. ¡Se van a Laponia a pasar las Navidades con el gran escritor David Cagallians! Pero cuando llegan, nada es tan perfecto...Estos son los HECHOS: David Cagallians está en un bloqueo creativo porque alguien le ha robado la cajita de música que le inspira a escribir. Estas son las PISTAS: solo las personas más cercanas conocían la existencia de su amuleto: familiares, trabajadores, Papá Noel... ESTAS NAVIDADES HUELEN A MISTERIO... ¿O NO?
Noches de canela y café expreso (De amor y otros vicios #Volumen 5)
by Ángeles Valero«Sus labios eran una tentación en la que podría caer una y mil veces». A Giulia le afectan los inconvenientes de ser famosa. Vivir alejada de los suyos y estar pendiente de la prensa la agota. Hay pocas personas en las que pueda confiar y una de ellas es Claudio, otro modelo por el que todas suspiran. Tras una experiencia desastrosa, Oriol no quiere enamorarse. Prefiere dedicarse a su trabajo y olvidarse de relaciones, hasta que aparece Mencía, una chica que mandará al traste sus intenciones. Saben que podrían ser felices juntos, pero las barreras que han construido hacen peligrar sus oportunidades de volver a amar. Con las dudas, la envidia y los rumores jugando en su contra, ¿conseguirá el amor vencer todos los obstáculos y demostrar que es lo único que de verdad importa?
Noches de helado y vermut (De amor y otros vicios #Volumen 2)
by Ángeles Valero«Eran los ojos más bonitos que había visto, mirándolos se veía capaz de perder el control y dejarse llevar como nunca había imaginado». Gabi no está en un buen momento. Cansada de un trabajo por el que lo ha dado todo, se ve incapaz de dar un giro radical a su vida y apostar por la pintura, su pasión. Álvaro empieza con ilusión una nueva vida en Valencia. Centrado en su estudio de tatuajes, no le cierra las puertas al amor, pero tampoco está entre sus prioridades. A pesar de que es diferente a todos los hombres que ha conocido y de que no piensa en enamorarse, Gabi siente curiosidad por él. Álvaro tampoco es inmune a los encantos de ella y una fuerte atracción lo lleva a querer conocerla más. Gabi le enseña Valencia, Álvaro todos los tatuajes de su piel, y juntos vencen sus miedos demostrando que, aunque distintos a simple vista, sus corazones laten a la par.
Noches de patatas fritas y cerveza (De amor y otros vicios #Volumen 1)
by Ángeles Valero«Habría hecho cualquier cosa por quedarse en ese momento eternamente. Al fin estaba en sus brazos». A Álex le ofrecen el ascenso con el que siempre ha soñado, pero eso implica mudarse a Tarragona. Aun así, acepta el traslado y se marcha ilusionada. Allí, Álex se reencuentra con Dani y Lucas, dos viejos amigos. Todo podría ser idílico, de no ser porque empieza a sentir una fuerte atracción hacia Dani. La vida amorosa de Dani ha sido una sucesión de citas sin compromiso, pero Álex despierta en él sentimientos que nunca pensó tener. Se ve atrapado entre la parte que le dice que siga siendo solo su amigo y la que le grita que vaya a por todas, pues entre ellos hay un obstáculo difícil de superar. ¿Podrán Álex y Dani vencer al deseo que está poniendo su existencia del revés o caerán en él? ¿Será una «Noche de patatas fritas» entre amigos la solución a todos sus problemas?
Noches de vino y galletas (De amor y otros vicios #Volumen 3)
by Ángeles Valero«Lo que tengo es ganas de ir a por todas; de olvidarme de todo y meterte en esa cama para amarte durante toda la noche sin importar nada ni nadie». Noé toma la decisión de pasar unos días en un lugar idílico para poner en orden su vida. Su relación más larga ha terminado y no sabe cómo seguir adelante. Nicola pausa su carrera como modelo internacional para ocuparse de un asunto familiar que lo ha trastocado todo. Necesita organizarse y se toma unas vacaciones en Cadaqués. Cuando se conocen sienten una atracción incontrolable, pero ninguno está predispuesto a una relación. Sin embargo, lo que solo iba a ser el lío de una noche, pondrá patas arriba todo su mundo. A Noé le cuesta volver a confiar en alguien. Nicola sabe que una relación con él conlleva demasiados cambios. Pero descubrirán que hay pasiones que no pueden ser sometidas a la razón.
Noir: A Novel
by Christopher Moore<P>The absurdly outrageous, sarcastically satiric, and always entertaining New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore returns in finest madcap form with this zany noir set on the mean streets of post-World War II San Francisco, and featuring a diverse cast of characters, including a hapless bartender; his Chinese sidekick; a doll with sharp angles and dangerous curves; a tight-lipped Air Force general; a wisecracking waif; Petey, a black mamba; and many more. <P>San Francisco. Summer, 1947. A dame walks into a saloon . . .It’s not every afternoon that an enigmatic, comely blonde named Stilton (like the cheese) walks into the scruffy gin joint where Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin tends bar. It’s love at first sight, but before Sammy can make his move, an Air Force general named Remy arrives with some urgent business. ’Cause when you need something done, Sammy is the guy to go to; he’s got the connections on the street. <P>Meanwhile, a suspicious flying object has been spotted up the Pacific coast in Washington State near Mount Rainer, followed by a mysterious plane crash in a distant patch of desert in New Mexico that goes by the name Roswell. <P>But the real weirdness is happening on the streets of the City by the Bay. When one of Sammy’s schemes goes south and the Cheese mysteriously vanishes, Sammy is forced to contend with his own dark secrets—and more than a few strange goings on—if he wants to find his girl. <P>Think Raymond Chandler meets Damon Runyon with more than a dash of Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes All Stars. <P>It’s all very, very Noir. It’s all very, very Christopher Moore. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Noir: A Novel
by Robert Coover“Metafiction lustily mates with hard-boiled mystery in this hilarious homage to Raymond Chandler and company.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)You are Philip M. Noir, Private Investigator. A mysterious young widow hires you to find her husband's killer—if he was killed. Then your client is killed and her body disappear—if she was your client. Your search for clues takes you through all levels of the city, from classy lounges to lowlife dives, from jazz bars to a rich sex kitten’s bedroom, from yachts to the morgue. The Case of the Vanishing Black Widow unfolds over five days aboveground and three or four in smugglers’ tunnels, though flashback and anecdote, and expands time into something much larger. You don’t always get the joke, though most people think what’s happening is pretty funny.“As his dazzling career continues to demonstrate, Mr. Coover is a one-man Big Bang of exploding creative force.” —The New York Times“Like Thomas Pynchon in 2009’s Inherent Vice, Coover pops off laughs on every page.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“[An] absurdist take on the hard-boiled detective novel . . . depraved and amusing.” —Kirkus Reviews
Noisy Outlaws, Unfriendly Blobs, and Some Other Things That Aren't As Scary
by McSweeney's Eli Horowitz Ted ThompsonA collection of stories for wise young people and immature old people!A collection of stories for wise young people and immature old people, written by today's best authors spinning new tales. Each story features fullcolor illustrations by artists including Barry Blitt, Lane Smith, David Heatley, and Marcel Dzama.The collection includes previously unpublished children's stories from Jonathan Safran Foer (Everything Is Illuminated), Nick Hornby (High Fidelity), Neil Gaiman (Sandman), George Saunders (CivilWarLand in Bad Decline), Kell Link (Stranger Things Happen), and Jon Scieskza (The Stinky Cheese Man).From the Trade Paperback edition.
Nomás tantito
by Los SupercívicosNomás tantito… pus sólo es una colilla. Nomás tantito… qué tanto es un chicle. Nomás tantito… no me tardo, ai dejo el auto en segunda fila. Nomás tantito… gooooey, sólo un mensajito mientras manejo y ya. Nomás tantito… aaaay, sólo es un vasito de unicel..Esa expresión que los mexicanos utilizamos para salirnos por la tangente y justificar cuando no hacemos las cosas de la manera correcta porque es más cómodo. En nuestras aventuras callejeras, con las que buscamos encender una pequeña chispa de conciencia, descubrimos la conflictiva fauna urbana en la que nos convertimos cuando esta actitud, multiplicada por millones, nos arrastra a una espiral de malas decisiones que termina siendo sumamente nociva para nuestra convivencia diaria. Sí, un ¡CHALE! Este libro es un pequeño esfuerzo para compartirles nuestro “visor” social y así invitarlos al mundo Supercívico para entender que no vivimos solos, que si todos pensamos un poquito en el de al lado, ese poquito por millones logrará que nuestra bonita convivencia sea, por fin, bonita. Una vez inmersos en el mundo Supercívico, les costará mucho más trabajo caer en el lado oscuro.
Non Resistermi
by Alice Rossi Lila RoseLa vita di Zara non è sempre stata rose, cioccolatini e vibratori... finché Talon, il Presidente della Hawks MC, non decide di corteggiarla. Zara Edgingway è una segretaria di ventisei anni. Ha una figlia che la sa lunga e una migliore amica parecchio vivace, ma che è rimasta al suo fianco durante l'inferno che ha passato. Finalmente, il sexy vicino motociclista comincia a mostrarsi interessanto a lei. Talon Marcus è il presidente del Hawks Motorcycle Club. Dopo aver trascorso due anni a sbavare dietro Zara, la sua solitaria ma energica vicina, decide di farla sua. Quando il passato di Zara tornerà a farle visita, avrà bisogno non solo della protezione di Talon, ma anche dell'aiuto dei suoi fratelli. Se solo la smettesse di resistergli.... NB: primo libro di una serie.
Non Sequitur's Beastly Things (Non Sequitur #2)
by Wiley MillerIf a cartoonist successfully captures life's humorous and ironic moments in three short panels, readers applaud. When Wiley does the same in his single-scene format, they roll on the carpet laughing.Non Sequitur not only breaks the three-panel mold, it succeeds without regular characters, standard settings, or repeat situations to fall back on. Each piece, in other words, hangs out there as Wiley's snapshot of the worlds of work, leisure, and life's many crossroads.Non Sequitur's Beastly Things, as guided by Rolf the dog, keeps readers howling, growling, and scratching for more. You will delight, for instance, in crocodiles luring fishermen with dollar bills, Randy the science lab kid who announces that his homework ate his dog, and the desert dweller who celebrates the change of season by raking needles beneath his cacti.
Non Sequitur's Sunday Color Treasury (Non Sequitur #6)
by Wiley MillerNon Sequitur creator Wiley Miller truly broke the cartoon mold when he first published his strip in 1992. This hugely popular cartoon is chock-full of witty observations on life's idiosyncrasies. The name of the comic strip comes from the Latin translation of "it does not follow." Each strip or panel stands on its own individual merits. Strips do not follow in a sequence and are not related. Non Sequitur's characters are not central to the plot; the humor is. Before it was even a year old, Non Sequitur was named the Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society. With an ever-expanding cult following, this quirky cartoon is set in no specific time period or place. It is a whimsical yet flippant look at everyday life.
Non voglio studiare matematica!: Libro per bambini da 6-7 anni. La matematica è una noia. (Non voglio...! #7)
by A. P. HernándezMartin ha otto anni e odia la matematica. D'ora in poi, non studierà mai più matematica, quindi niente più addizioni, sottrazioni, problemi e tutto il resto. Martin è convinto che la matematica non serve a niente, e poi è una noia. Però, la sua vita cambierà completamente. Un libro per bambini raccomandato a partire dai 6-7 anni. Lo scopo di questo libro per bambini è rivendicare la presenza della matematica nella nostra vita quotidiana. Con le avventure di Martin, le bambine e i bambini capiranno che con la matematica possono essere spiegate e risolte molte situazioni quotidiane. Non voglio studiare matematica! È un libro di primi insegnamenti. È il settimo libro della collana di libri per bambini “Non voglio...!” Altri titoli sono: Altri titoli di questa collana per bambini sono: 1. Non voglio leggere! 2. Non voglio andare a scuola! 3. Non voglio andare a letto! 4. Non voglio farmi la doccia! 5. Non voglio lavarmi i denti! 6. Non voglio stare senza cellulare!
Non è mai troppo tardi per l'amore
by Marsha Casper CookDescrizione del libro Tutti meritano una storia a lieto fine. Con l'aiuto di un cane dai poteri magici, Noah riesce a trovare l'amore della sua vita in un modo molto insolito. Noah Meyers, scapolo confermato, pensa che vivere una vita senza un partner al suo fianco va più che bene e riesce a sottrarsi ai continui tentativi di intromissione di sua madre che pur di veder sistemato suo figlio nella sfera privata gli organizza diversi appuntamenti di coppia. Quando una cagnolina adorabile di nome Gracie entra a far parte della sua vita e decide di giocare a far Cupido, Noah si ritrova in una realtà che da attentamente ben costruita qual era viene completamente stravolta. Gracie riuscirà a portare a termine la sua missione nel trovare finalmente un lieto fine come nelle favole per Noah, e anche sostanzialmente ad aiutare se stessa a trovare la felicità? “Non è mai troppo tardi per l’amore” è una meravigliosa storia d’amore senza tempo, piena di allegria e giusto un pizzico di magia.
Non-Essential Mnemonics
by Mark Downey Kent WoodyardMcSweeney's columnist Kent Woodyard brings new life to the mnemonic memory devices of a bygone era, from creative reinterpretations of classic mnemonics to original creations of dubious usage. Paired with whimsical illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for the word wizards of the world, as well as collectors of useless pop-culture trivia.Kent Woodyard has been a columnist for McSweeney's Internet Tendency since 2009. He has also written for Relevant Magazine, The Big Jewel, and Yankee Pot Roast. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kent now lives in Southern California. This is his first book.
None Of My Business
by P. J. O'RourkeAfter decades covering war and disaster, bestselling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet--business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. <p><p> Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don't buy this book. (Actually, if you believe there's a book that can do that, you shouldn't buy any books because you probably can't read.) P.J.'s approach to business, investment, and finance is different. He takes the risks for you in his chapter "How I Learned Economics by Watching People Try to Kill Each Other." He proposes "A Way to Raise Taxes That We'll All Love"--a 200% tax on celebrities. He offers a brief history of economic transitions before exploring the world of high tech innovation with a chapter on "Unnovations," which asks, "The Internet--whose idea was it to put all the idiots on earth in touch with each other?" He misunderstands bitcoin, which seems "like a weird scam invented by strange geeks with weaponized slide rules in the high school Evil Math Club." He closes with a fanciful short story about the morning that P.J. wakes up and finds that all the world's goods and services are free! This is P.J. at his finest, a book not to be missed.
None of My Business: P. J. Explains Money, Banking, Debt, Equity, Assets, Liabilities, And Why He's Not Rich And Neither Are You
by P.J. O'RourkeThe #1 New York Times-bestselling author takes on subjects from banking to bitcoin: &“Another winner from an A-list humorist.&”―Booklist Sharp-witted satirist and author of Parliament of Whores P. J. O&’Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet—business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don&’t buy this book. (Actually, if you believe there&’s a book that can do that, you shouldn&’t buy any books because you probably can&’t read.) P.J. O&’Rourke&’s approach to business, investment, and finance is different. He takes the risks for you in his chapter &“How I Learned Economics by Watching People Try to Kill Each Other.&” He proposes &“A Way to Raise Taxes That We&’ll All Love&”—a 200% tax on celebrities. He offers a brief history of economic transitions before exploring the world of high tech innovation with a chapter on &“Unnovations,&” which asks, &“The Internet—whose idea was it to put all the idiots on earth in touch with each other?&” He misunderstands bitcoin, which seems &“like a weird scam invented by strange geeks with weaponized slide rules in the high school Evil Math Club.&” And finally, he offers a fanciful short story about the morning that P.J. wakes up and finds that all the world&’s goods and services are free! &“The funniest writer in America.&”―TheWall Street Journal