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Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
by Jim BentonJamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone too-gross-to-be-named is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on... Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World). Middle school may be grim, but it's no fairy tale. And crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.
Am I the Princess or the Frog?: Am I The Princess Or The Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
by Jim BentonRead the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice), diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.Jamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone too-gross-to-be- named is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on . . . Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World). Middle school may be grim, but it's no fairy tale. And crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.
Ama-me - Um romance de Sage McGuire
by Sharon Kleve Gabriela Peres GomesO poderoso policial Carter Morgan do Departamento de Polícia de Portland se arrisca muito em seu trabalho — mas ele nunca havia arriscado o coração antes. Carter foi fisgado no primeiro olhar que Sage lançou a ele e tem sido uma aventura desde então. Desde que a ex-namorada conivente de Carter, a agente especial do FBI Mia Williams, foi parar no hospício, as coisas finalmente parecem estar voltando ao normal. Mas tudo muda quando o antigo chefe de Sage, sr. Smithfield, aparece em sonho pedindo para que ela vingue a sua morte. Com plena consciência de que isso poderia levá-la à mais uma jornada ao hospital, Sage concorda em ajudá-lo mesmo assim. Mesmo com Carter seguindo todos os seus passos, Sage consegue desvendar o assassinato do sr. Smithfield e ajuda a colocar a ex-noiva do chefe atrás das grades. Com tanta coisa acontecendo, Sage se esquece de comprar um presente de Dia dos Namoradas para Carter, a menos que você considere calcinhas comestíveis sabor morango e gel de massagem sabor banana como presente. Carter, no entanto, acerta em cheio ao presenteá-la com um cupcake que contém uma surpresa brilhante muito especial. Será que Carter consegue manter Sage a salvo por tempo o suficiente para levá-la ao altar?
Amami: Un romanzo di salvia McGuire Romance
by Sharon KleveIl sergente Carter Morgan del Dipartimento di Polizia di Portland si prende dei rischi per vivere, ma non aveva mai rischiato il suo cuore prima d'ora. Dal primo sguardo flirty Sage lampeggia, è agganciato ed è stato un giro sulle montagne russe da allora. Con la connivente ex fidanzata di Carter, l'agente speciale dell'FBI Mia Williams, nella pattumiera le cose sembrano finalmente tornare alla normalità, fino a quando il signor Smithfield, il vecchio capo di Sage, appare nei suoi sogni chiedendo aiuto per vendicare la sua morte. Sapendo bene che potrebbe portare ad un altro viaggio al pronto soccorso, Sage accetta di aiutare. Anche con Carter che segue ogni sua mossa, Sage risolve l'omicidio del signor Smithfield, e aiuta a mettere in prigione la sposa malvagia del suo ex capo. Con tutta l'emozione, Sage dimentica di comprare un regalo per San Valentino a Carter, a meno che non si contino le mutandine commestibili al gusto di fragola e il gel per massaggi al gusto di banana. Carter, invece, lo colpisce fuori dal parco con un cupcake sormontato da una sorpresa scintillante molto speciale. Può Carter tenere Sage al sicuro, e fuori dai guai abbastanza a lungo da farla scendere lungo la navata. Rimanere in giro per RESCUE ME - A Sage McGuire Romance.
Amanda Harper Detective Paranormal: Agencia de investigación paranormal Blue Moon, libro 3 (Investigaciones de la luna azul #3)
by Steven Higgs¿Voy a dejar que mi alma sea succionada por un espíritu malévolo? Eso es lo que BFF y el ex colega de policía Patience piensan que sucederá. Mi nombre es Amanda Harper y soy una detective paranormal en la Agencia de Investigación de la Luna Azul. A partir de hoy, es decir, y mi primer caso es en el centro comercial local donde los compradores aterrorizados afirman histéricamente que un fantasma los atacó en los ascensores. No solo un ascensor, todos ellos. Suena como un caso bastante fácil, ¿verdad? Eso es lo que me dije, pero nada en la vida me preparó para el alboroto que estoy a punto de enfrentar. A pesar de la locura, las persecuciones y los combates inesperados, necesito resolver esto para justificar mi empleo. Desafortunadamente, no tengo idea de lo que estoy haciendo, todavía estoy trabajando en mi período de notificación en la policía, y tengo una cita esta noche. Encontraré el fantasma, asegúrate, pero ¿por qué, oh por qué, invité a la descarada BFF Patience Woods a ayudar? ¡Prepárate para la diversión cargada de aullidos mientras Amanda Harper se vuelve loca!
Amanda Harper Detetive Paranormal: Os arquivos Harper caso 1
by Steven HiggsAmanda Harper é uma policial prestes a encarar uma aventura supostamente paranormal. Junto com sua parceira Patience, vive uma aventura recheada de mistério e humor.
Amanda Wakes Up
by Alisyn CamerotaThe Devil Wears Prada meets Primary Colors in this breezy summer read, as seen in The New York Times, People, and O MagazineWhen Amanda Gallo, fresh from the backwater of local TV, lands the job of her dreams at FAIR News—the coveted morning anchor slot—she’s finally made it: a six-figure salary, wardrobe allowance, plenty of on-air face time, and a chance to realize her dreams, not to mention buy herself lunch. Amanda Wakes Up takes off as Amanda feels for the first time that she can make her mom and her best friend proud and think about an actual future with her boyfriend, Charlie. But she finds her journalistic ideals shredded as she struggles to keep up with the issues in a ratings-crazed madhouse—battling for hair and makeup time, coping with her sexist (but scathingly handsome) coanchor, Rob, mixing up the headlines with pajama modeling on the street, and showing Benji Diggs, her media maestro boss, that she’s got what it takes. As the news heats up in a hotly contested election season and a wild-card candidate, former Hollywood actor Victor Fluke, appears on the scene, Amanda’s pressure-cooker job gets hotter as her personal life unravels. Walking a knife’s edge between ambition and survival, and about to break the biggest story of her career, Amanda must decide what she’s willing to give up to get ahead—and what she needs to hold on to save herself.
Amanda's Wedding: A Novel
by Jenny ColganFrom New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes the debut novel that made her the sensation she is today—a hilarious, unforgettable story of one woman’s mad dash to put a stop to the wedding of her old school friend who’s the complete opposite of the sweet Scottish lord she’s marrying.Amanda’s old school friends, Mel and Fran, are shocked when the social-climbing queen of mean announces her engagement to a laird (Scottish lord). It doesn’t matter that Fraser McConnald has worn the same pair of Converse sneakers for the last three years and that his castle is a pile of rubble with one gas heater—she’ll be the wife of an actual laird! But Mel and Fran can’t just sit back and let the sweet and gentle Fraser marry Amanda, especially since Mel had a huge crush on him back in University. Something must be done! Joining forces with Fraser’s adorable younger brother Angus, they set out to sabotage this mismatch of the century. So between fighting off the attentions of a love-crazed accountant, keeping Fran’s deadly maneuvers’ with the opposite sex under control and trying to win her own war of love with her aspiring rock-star beau, Mel finds herself preparing for a wedding that’s everything you’d wish on your worst enemy.
Amantes con conservantes y colorantes
by Brandy ManhattanUna novela desenfadada, con toques de humor y grandes momentos de alta carga erótica. Keyra Johnson es una rica heredera americana que escribe novelas románticas con seudónimo. Cuando conoce al actor que va a interpretar la película basada en su última trilogía, su vida da un giro radical que la obligará a aprender a amar... «Tenía una existencia tranquila y bien planificada en Nueva York, junto a un marido sereno y organizado. Exactamente el tipo de vida que siempre había querido: sin sobresaltos. Pero entonces fui a Londres a entrevistar a Martin Campbell -sí, el nuevo 007, ese Martin Campbell- para que protagonizara la trilogía erótica del año, que iban a llevar al cine y que nadie sabía que yo había escrito, y la química entre nosotros, esa que creía que solo existía en las novelas que escribía, me sobrecogió#» Aunque parezca enrevesada es una historia bastante divertida. Y tierna. Y romántica. Y muy sexy. Es Martin Campbell, ¿qué esperabais?
Amantes con conservantes y colorantes
by Ruth M. LergaUna novela desenfadada, con toques de humor y grandes momentos de alta carga erótica. Keyra Johnson es una rica heredera americana que escribe novelas románticas con seudónimo. Cuando conoce al actor que va a interpretar la película basada en su última trilogía, su vida da un giro radical que la obligará a aprender a amar... «Tenía una existencia tranquila y bien planificada en Nueva York, junto a un marido sereno y organizado. Exactamente el tipo de vida que siempre había querido: sin sobresaltos. Pero entonces fui a Londres a entrevistar a Martin Campbell -sí, el nuevo 007, ese Martin Campbell- para que protagonizara la trilogía erótica del año, que iban a llevar al cine y que nadie sabía que yo había escrito, y la química entre nosotros, esa que creía que solo existía en las novelas que escribía, me sobrecogió...» Aunque parezca enrevesada es una historia bastante divertida. Y tierna. Y romántica. Y muy sexy. Es Martin Campbell, ¿qué esperabais?
Amantes con conservantes y colorantes
by Ruth M. LergaUna novela desenfadada, con toques de humor y grandes momentos de alta carga erótica. Keyra Johnson es una rica heredera americana que escribe novelas románticas con seudónimo. Cuando conoce al actor que va a interpretar la película basada en su última trilogía, su vida da un giro radical que la obligará a aprender a amar... «Tenía una existencia tranquila y bien planificada en Nueva York, junto a un marido sereno y organizado. Exactamente el tipo de vida que siempre había querido: sin sobresaltos. Pero entonces fui a Londres a entrevistar a Martin Campbell -sí, el nuevo 007, ese Martin Campbell- para que protagonizara la trilogía erótica del año, que iban a llevar al cine y que nadie sabía que yo había escrito, y la química entre nosotros, esa que creía que solo existía en las novelas que escribía, me sobrecogió...» Aunque parezca enrevesada es una historia bastante divertida. Y tierna. Y romántica. Y muy sexy. Es Martin Campbell, ¿qué esperabais?
Amateurs: A Novel
by Dylan HicksPraise for Dylan Hicks:"Hicks is a terrific writer who can craft a simile with the best of them."-Kirkus Reviews"The joy in Hicks' debut arises less from plot than from the writing itself: nuanced, ingenious, perceptive, funny."-The Star Tribune"Do yourself a favor and read this smart, tender book. The characters will haunt you with their longing, and inspire you with their sweet, caustic wit."-Sam LipsyteArcher is a semi-celebrated novelist and sex-toy heir. His best friend, John, is as earnest as Archer is feckless. John's girlfriend, Sara, envies Archer's writing career. And Sara's roommate, Lucas, wishes he'd never lost his girlfriend to the man. Money, friendship, and resentment unspool in the conversations we have as we're coming of age and coming to grips.Dylan Hicks is a writer and musician. His first novel, Boarded Windows, was published in 2012, along with a companion album of original songs, Dylan Hicks Sings Bolling Greene. His journalism has appeared in the Village Voice, the New York Times, the Guardian, the Star Tribune, and elsewhere. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Nina Hale, and their son, Jackson.
Amazing Facts About Baby Animals: An Illustrated Compendium
by Maja SäfströmA whimsically illustrated collection of fascinating, surprising, and funny facts about baby animals and their parents, from the author of The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts.Who doesn't love baby animals? Amazing Facts About Baby Animals is an adorable celebration of all kinds of fuzzy, fluffy, scaly, and feathery animal babies and their parents. This charming collection by beloved Swedish artist Maja Säfström is full of interesting, weird, and funny facts about animals before they are born (elephants are pregnant for 22 months!), when they are born (whales are born tail-first so they don't drown!), and life as babies (parrots give their offspring names! Baby macaques have snowball fights!). Perfect for art- and nature-loving kids and adults, this sweet book makes a wonderful gift and conversation starter for the whole family.
Amazing Grace
by Kim NashA single mom is forced to choose between the reformed ex-husband her son adores and a risky new love in this uplifting romantic comedy debut. Grace thought she had it all. Living in the beautiful village of Little Ollington, along with head teacher husband Mark and gorgeous ten-year-old son, Archie, she devoted herself to being the perfect mom and the perfect wife, her little family giving her everything she ever wanted. Until that fateful day when she walked in on Mark kissing his secretary—and her perfect life fell apart. Now she&’s a single mom to Archie, trying to find her way in life and keep things together for his sake. Saturday nights consist of a Chinese takeaway eaten in front of the TV clad in greying pajamas, and she can&’t remember the last time she had a kiss from anyone aside from her dog, Becks . . . Grace&’s life needs a shake up—fast. So when gorgeous gardener Vinnie turns up on her doorstep, his twinkling eyes suggesting that he might be interested in more than just her conifers, she might just have found the answer to her prayers. But as Grace falls deeper for Vinnie, Archie fears that his mum finding love means she&’ll never reconcile with the dad he loves. Then ex-husband Mark begs her for another chance, telling her he&’s changed from the man that broke her heart, and Grace finds herself with an impossible dilemma. Should she take back Mark and reunite the family that Archie loves? Or risk it all for a new chance of happiness? Perfect for readers of Cathy Bramley, Jill Mansell, and Josie Silver. Praise for Amazing Grace &“A gentle and charming debut.&” —Milly Johnson &“Romantic, uplifting and full of heart.&” —Cathy Bramley &“If you want to be smiling 2% into a story, Amazing Grace is the book for you. . . . A delightfully refreshing, funny, heart-warming and poignant story.&” —Sheryl Browne, author of The Babysitter
Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders
by Mike Townsend"For fans of either comic books or Percy Jackson, or both."--School Library Journal From Hercules' snake assassin slippers to Arachne's wicked weaver rap songs, these are the mythic monsters and Hellenic heroes that have captured Western culture for centuries--but a whole lot more fun. Each story showcases the wondrous and blunderful antics of gods and mortals in bright graphics that rival the super-heroic action of The Lightning Thief, burst with the knock-yoursocks- off humor of Jeff Kinney, and still remain unerringly faithful to the original myth. Kids won't be able to resist the bickering sheep, unruly rulers, and undercover details of Amazing Greek Myths--while teachers, librarians, and parents can relish this new way to share moral messages that remain as relevant today as they were a thousand years ago.
Amazing Tales Volume 111 (Classics To Go)
by Harry Warner et al.Dive into the captivating world of "Amazing Tales Volume 111", where each story takes you on an unforgettable journey through unique and imaginative realms. This collection explores the chaos of time travel, the depths of human emotion, and the mysteries of the unknown. In "Rattle Ok" by Harry Warner, Jr., a playful use of a time machine at a Christmas party leads to unforeseen chaos in a bustling Boston department store, turning an ordinary day into a whirlwind of confusion. Transitioning to a realm beyond Earth, Betsy Curtis' "The Protector" transports readers to Gorlin, a planet where pain is non-existent and emotions are the ultimate currency. Here, the Anesthon natives live in bliss, sheltered from the harshness of physical reality. Harry Warner, Jr. returns with "Cancer World", a gripping mystery where Greg Marson, fresh from a courtroom triumph, discovers his family missing. As he seeks answers, a deeper enigma shrouds his once-familiar world. "But the Patient Lived", also by Warner, invites readers into a society where medical ethics are inverted, and doctors grapple with the moral imperative to end life. This thought-provoking tale challenges our understanding of life and death. In Robert Zacks' "The Freelancer", join Jeb, a weary Monitor, as he navigates a dystopian landscape where history's darkest days are nostalgically revered. Pushed by his wife to earn credits, Jeb dons a disguise, ready to make his mark in a world where conformity reigns. Continuing with Zacks' "Don't Shoot", a man's startling revelation threatens his sanity and existence as a London expedition seeks the Abominable Snowman. His confession links a Hollywood mogul to an invention that defies belief. Finally, Betsy Curtis' "The Trap" introduces Miss Barbara Noble, whose determination to defy aging leads to an unexpected encounter. From her window, she watches as a stranger approaches, a mysterious suitcase in hand, setting the stage for an intriguing confrontation. "Amazing Tales Vol...
Amazing World of Gumball (The Amazing World of Gumball #1)
by Frank Gibson Tyson HesseBased on the award-winning animated series, The Amazing World of Gumball features a wacky cast of characters and a ton of heart, so we were delighted to bring Gumball Watterson and the town of Elmore to comics for the first time. What It Is: Gumball Watterson thinks he's the coolest kid in school, his little sister Anais begs to differ, and Darwin just wants to stay out of trouble! Anything can happen in the crazy town of Elmore, and Gumball is the master of causing all sorts of trouble with his crazy schemes. Collects issues #1-4, including the Free Comic Book Day story.
Amazing World of Gumball (The Amazing World of Gumball #2)
by Frank Gibson Tyson HesseThere's no such thing as a dull day in Elmore! Gumball, Darwin, and Anais stir up trouble wherever they go, but they can always count on each other for help. Based on the hit Cartoon Network show that The Onion's A.V. Club calls "a revelation," The Amazing World of Gumball will delight readers of all ages. Collects issues #5-8.
Amazing World of Gumball 2018 Grab Bag Special (The Amazing World of Gumball #1)
by Mac Pryor Julieta Colas Rachel Matile Amanda Castilo Shivana Sookdeo Luke Humphris Kelly Bastow Lorn Waterfield Xanthe BoumaElmore, beware, as Gumball, Darwin, and Anais tackle their greatest fears: riding a bike, monsters under the bed, and more! Featuring stories and art from talent such as Kelly Bastow (Capture Creatures), Julieta Colas (Rick & Morty), and more, this brand-new Grab Bag collects hilarious shorts from The Amazing World of Gumball.
Amazing World of Gumball After School Special (The Amazing World of Gumball)
by Max Davidson Katy Farina Kate Leth Philip Murphy Brittany Peer Terry Blas Zack Giallongo Fernanda Jaber Fellipe Martins Yehudi Mercado Nneka Myers Ted Anderson Gustavo Borges Kate Sherron Jordan Gibson Jen HickmanJoin Gumball, Darwin, and friends on their wacky side adventures that will delight any fan of The Amazing World of Gumball! Features stories by an eclectic mix of comics' finest established and up-and-coming talents, including Andy Hirsch (The Baker Street Peculiars), Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!), and Anne Szabla (Bird Boy).
Amazing World of Gumball: 2015 Grab Bag Special (The Amazing World of Gumball)
by Kate Leth Philip Murphy Zack Giallongo Fernanda Jaber Fellipe Martins Yehudi Mercado Nneka Myers Cohen EdenfieldGet ready for a Gumball bonanza in this oversized collection of shorts, in-world ads, and activity pages. Gumball and Darwin try to get their trading card collection completed, and get trapped by a collector who collects...collectors? Mr. Watterson falls into the dryer and finds himself in a magical laundry kingdom. Catch a glimpse of Tina Rex's quiet moments. Journey to the haunted outskirts of the town of Elmore. Enjoy these stories and more by some of the industry's finest new and established creators!
Amazing World of Gumball: 2015 Special (The Amazing World of Gumball)
by Matt Cummings Zachary Clemente Patrick Crotty Missy Pena Vincent Pianina Maris WicksGumball and his friends are getting together to see who can tell the best scary story. The competition is going to escalate quickly as this group of friends fight to creatively outdo each other in fright. Filled with stories by amazing creators, this is definitely going to be a special to pick up!
Amazing World of Gumball: 2016 Grab Bag Special (The Amazing World of Gumball)
by Katy Farina Philip Murphy Terry Blas Kate Sherron Anne Szabla Mychal Amann Laura BirdsallWhat the what?! Is there really a secret treasure hidden in the school's basement?! Based on Cartoon Network's award-winning original series, Gumball and Darwin head back to school! It's a brand-new collection of shorts and illustrations featuring everyone's favorite mischief-makers.
Amazing World of Gumball: 2017 Grab Bag Special (The Amazing World of Gumball #1)
by Max Davidson Brittany Peer Terry Blas Ted Anderson Gustavo Borges Kate Sherron Jordan Gibson Jen HickmanIt's a brand-new collection of hilarious shorts from Cartoon Network's The Amazing World of Gumball! Elmore Junior High dig up a time capsule from 1987 that unleashes a cloud of germs that turn people into...the 1980s! Plus, Gumball, Darwin, and Anais experience a snow day in the middle of summer, Nicole and Richard's date night goes horribly awry, and more!
Amazing World of Gumball: Recipe for Disaster (The Amazing World of Gumball #3)
by Katy Farina Megan Brennan Kate SherronIn this third original graphic novel of The Amazing World of Gumball, Darwin and Richard love the Annual Elmore Bake-Off, and this year, they finally remembered to sign up. But when a Gumball from the future travels back in time to warn Anais and present-day Gumball of the repercussions of beating the current champion Bobert, they’re faced with a choice: let Darwin and Mr. Dad follow their dreams…or save the world. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>