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Random Acts of Kindness - Part 4: New Adventures
by Victoria WaltersEscape to the beautiful town of Littlewood with Part 4 in an exciting new serial from Victoria Walters! Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Hepburn and Jo Thomas. Welcome to Littlewood, a small town community with a big heart... Summer is drawing to a close as Huntley Manor is due to have its grand re-opening. Abbie is determined to save the hotel from closure but she has to remember her own career too… As she and Thomas grow ever closer, will she end up making Littlewood her home for good? Or will she set up her own PR company back in London…?Eszter has to decide whether it is time to go back to Hungary... But what has she got to return to? She has no career to speak of, and their home is filled with painful memories of her beloved husband. But can a new job, a new home and a surprise new dog convince Eszter and Zoe to stay?Louise wants to tell Alex how she feels but decides she needs to show him after pushing him away for so long. Will a grand gesture be enough to show him she won't run away this time? As the town of Littlewood comes together to help Huntley Manor, we’ll find out if kindness really does have the power to save the day…. Packed full of love and kindness, this heart-warming story will reaffirm your faith in humanity! Praise for Random Acts of Kindness: 'Be kind to yourself and snuggle up with this treat of a series! Random Acts of Kindness ticks all the feel-good boxes' Holly Hepburn, author of the Star and Sixpence series A really lovely story - heart-warming and life affirming' Jo Thomas, author of The Honey Farm on the Hill ‘An entertaining and timely reminder that a Random Act of Kindness can change not only someone's day, but also someone's life’ Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect ‘Such an uplifting, warm story, with characters I already feel like I know. I loved every minute of it!’ Cressida McLaughlin, author of THE CANAL BOAT CAFÉ series 'A heart-warming read - cosy and comforting. I loved it!' Heidi Swain, author of Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair ‘Victoria Walters has such a wonderful, fresh voice and the characters in this series really do leap off the page. The perfect pick-me-up for those long winter nights, and a timely reminder of the importance of kindness in every part of life’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House
Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse
by Leslie BulionHumorous, Shakespearean-inspired verse about body parts blends with whimsical art in this award-winning science poetry collection from Leslie Bulion.Leslie Bulion's award-winning volume of anatomical verse begins with an invitation to solve a series of poetic riddles: "Of course you have a body, / But do you have a clue / Where all the body parts you've got are found / And what they do?"Each poem that follows poses a puzzle in verse (with a sly wink and a nod to Shakespeare) and provides hints for uncovering the body part in question—from blood, bones, eyes, and the heart to the brain, pancreas, stomach, tongue, and more.Sidebars throughout offer additional facts, while appended notes offer a crash course on poetic form and a few facts about the Shakespearean works that inspired the verses. Mike Lowery's playful, original art adds context along with photographs and a diagram of the human body. A truly unique nonfiction title that's ideal for cross-curricular learning!
Random Illustrated Facts: A Collection of Curious, Weird, and Totally Not Boring Things to Know
by Mike LoweryTrivia meets its match. Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself “Happy Birthday”? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee? From Jupiter’s diamond showers to why pirates wore eye patches to the delightful link between dancing goats and the discovery of coffee, this collection of obscure and fascinating facts is brought to you by Mike Lowery, an illustrator and connoisseur of the offbeat. Featuring four gatefolds and hundreds of infographic webs that connect the trivia in dozens of surprising ways, it’s a little book that delivers endless delight.
Random Obsessions
by Brad Listi Nick BelardesDid you know Thomas Jefferson's grandson was an ax murderer? Don't you delight knowing some dinosaurs were teeny tiny as hens? Before buying that plane ticket, don't you NEED to know which exotic islands still have cannibals? Wonder what it's like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it's named after Alice in Wonderland? In Random Obsessions: Trivia You Can't Live Without, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in historical archives, scientific studies, and libraries the world over. You'll also read first-person interviews with people who can explain the unexplained, from the permanently puzzling Mothman conspiracy to secret Star Wars Jedi religious cults, and the charmingly eccentric reason why British aerospace engineers sent teddy bears floating out into space.Truly trivia you can't live without, Random Obsessions is filled with facts, lists, definitions, and astonishing information guaranteed to provide you with the best cocktail conversation for many years to come! Your guide, Nick Belardes, has devoted his life to poking around the peculiar and perplexing. Explore the unknown stories behind why the nation's capitol didn't stay in Philadelphia, why some fossils are smiling, and how, if Preparation H existed in the early 1800s, Napoleon would have won Waterloo. These real-world facts are outlandish enough to sharpen your brain and occupy your mind for hours of reading. This book is so fascinating and fun, you'll become obsessed, too!
Random Sh*t Flying Through The Air: A Frost Files novel (The Frost Files #2)
by Jackson Ford'LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!' Maria Lewis on The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindFull of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this insane new Frost Files adventure will blow your tiny mind.Teagan Frost's life is finally back on track. Her role working for the government as a telekinetic operative is going well and she might even be on course for convincing her crush to go out with her. But, little does she know, that sh*t is about to hit the fan . . . A young boy with the ability to cause earthquakes has come to Los Angeles - home to the San Andreas, one of the most lethal fault lines in the world. If Teagan can't stop him, the entire city - and the rest of California - could be wiped off the map.'Ford delivers a fantastic follow-up to The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With her Mind with this tale of earthquakes, superpowers and culinary ambition' Publishers Weekly'The suspense, the danger, and the rocket-fuelled pace are all turned up to 11 in this more-than-satisfying sequel' KirkusPraise for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind'Proceeds at breakneck speed through almost 500 pages of madcap adventure' Guardian'Fast-paced and a lot of fun to read . . . a modern action movie that just happens to be in book form' The Fantasy Inn'A drunken back-alley brawler of a book' Robert Brockway, author of The Unnoticeables'Ford's breakneck pace keeps the tension high, and the thrills coming the whole way through' BookPage'A fast-paced, high-adrenaline tale' KirkusThe Frost Files novels:The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindRandom Sh*t Flying Through the AirEye of the Sh*t Storm
Random Sh*t Flying Through The Air: A Frost Files novel (The Frost Files #2)
by Jackson Ford'LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!' Maria Lewis on The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindFull of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this insane new Frost Files adventure will blow your tiny mind.Teagan Frost's life is finally back on track. Her role working for the government as a telekinetic operative is going well and she might even be on course for convincing her crush to go out with her. But, little does she know, that sh*t is about to hit the fan . . . A young boy with the ability to cause earthquakes has come to Los Angeles - home to the San Andreas, one of the most lethal fault lines in the world. If Teagan can't stop him, the entire city - and the rest of California - could be wiped off the map.'Ford delivers a fantastic follow-up to The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With her Mind with this tale of earthquakes, superpowers and culinary ambition' Publishers Weekly'The suspense, the danger, and the rocket-fuelled pace are all turned up to 11 in this more-than-satisfying sequel' KirkusPraise for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind'Proceeds at breakneck speed through almost 500 pages of madcap adventure' Guardian'Fast-paced and a lot of fun to read . . . a modern action movie that just happens to be in book form' The Fantasy Inn'A drunken back-alley brawler of a book' Robert Brockway, author of The Unnoticeables'Ford's breakneck pace keeps the tension high, and the thrills coming the whole way through' BookPage'A fast-paced, high-adrenaline tale' KirkusThe Frost Files novels:The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindRandom Sh*t Flying Through the AirEye of the Sh*t Storm
Random Sh*t Flying Through the Air (The Frost Files #2)
by Jackson FordTeagan Frost -- the girl with telekinetic powers and a killer paella recipe -- faces a new threat that could wipe out her home forever in the second book of Jackson Ford's irreverent fantasy series.Teagan Frost's life is finally back on track. Her role working for the government as a psychokinetic operative is going well. She might also be on course for convincing her crush, Nic Delacourt, to go out with her. And she's even managed to craft the perfect paella.But Teagan is about to face her biggest threat yet. A young boy with the ability to cause earthquakes has come to Los Angeles -- home to the San Andreas, one of the most lethal fault lines in the world. If Teagan can't stop him, the entire city -- and the rest of California -- will be wiped off the map . . . For more from Jackson Ford check out:The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind
Random Thoughts
by Chris CorcoranChris Corcoran opens his mind to share every thought he's ever had, in his own random order. There are insights into his life as he takes readers back to his Eighties school disco days to reveal how the greatest moment of his teenage years was ruined by Queen's Radio Ga-Ga. He also shares the wisdom of his life experience from his time on CBeebies' Doodle Do with a lesson on the dangers of toilet roll. And he answers many of life's great questions...Why isn't optimism enough to complete a marathon? Why does food taste better in a field? And, more importantly, what is the point of Petit Filous? These thoughts and more are all here, delivered in his unique affectionate and charming way.
Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse
by T. L. McBethT. L. McBeth's Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse is the hilarious picture book tale of a child's illustrated creation who (never having seen himself) thinks he's extraordinarily beautiful.Randy knows he’s a beautiful horse—everyone says so. From his silky coat to his perfect smile to his very name, reserved only for the most special of creatures, Randy is beyond compare.This laugh-out-loud picture book plays with expectations and takes you inside a child's imaginary world, through construction-paper mountains, popsicle-stick forests, and sandpaper deserts. Readers are sure to fall for this maybe-not-so-beautiful but wholly endearing character.
Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse - and Dandy, Too!
by T. L. McBethIn this hilarious follow-up to Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse, Randy is back—but he's not alone. Randy is ready for his next adventure. He's excited, his bag is packed . . . but wait, what's this? Nobody said anything about a travel companion!There's a new horse in town, and he's claiming to be Randy's best friend. Dandy can't wait to set out on an adventure for two, but Randy isn't impressed, especially not when Dandy gets to take the reins on their trip to the moon. Will Randy and Dandy figure out how to work together, or is there room for only one beautiful horse in this story?
Randy, the Badly Drawn Reindeer!
by T. L. McBethThe third book in the Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse series, in which Randy celebrates Christmas and finds out what all the reindeer fuss is about.It’s Christmas, and Randy is decked out in his holiday best. He can’t wait to see the pretty lights on all the trees and eat a candy cane or two . . . but the most exciting part of Christmas has to be Santa and his reindeer.Can a beautiful horse be a reindeer? It’ll take snow, carrots, and maybe even a flying leap to see if Randy iscut out for these reindeer games!
Rani Reports on the Copycat Crook (Rani Reports #2)
by Gabrielle Shewhorak Satish ShewhorakRani and Nani are back and ready for action in the second book in the Rani Reports series. Perfect for fans of Anisha Accidental Detective and Planet Omar. Rani Reports on the Missing Millions was a Best Children&’s Book of the Year in The Times. Nani and Rani are thrilled to meet the author of their favourite detective series, especially when Rani bags an exclusive interview with him on the set of his new movie. But after a series of strange events, rumours spread that the film shoot is cursed. Suspecting that these accidents mirror the notorious crimes from the books, it&’s up to Rani to discover the full scoop. Can she catch the Copycat Crook before someone ends up in real danger? Praise for Rani Reports on the Missing Millions: &‘With amusing characters and an unpredictable, entertaining plot that keeps you guessing till the end, this is the perfect middle-grade adventure.&’ The Times &‘News flash! Rani Reports is a total delight! Full of intrigue, humour and heart.&’ Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher trilogy
Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure: Book 3 (Rani Reports)
by Gabrielle Shewhorak Satish ShewhorakI&’m Rani Ramgoolam and I&’m on holiday in my favourite place in the whole world – Mauritius! The tropical island is famous for its pirates and, following an amazing discovery right by Nani&’s house, I&’m on a mission to seek out their hidden treasure. Luckily Nani and my cousin Kish are on hand to help me decipher a series of cryptic clues. If we can uncover the long-buried booty, this will be my biggest story yet! But rumours about the pirate puzzle are spreading and ruthless rivals are closing in fast…
Rani Reports: on The Missing Millions
by Gabrielle Shewhorak Satish Shewhorak'News flash! Rani Reports is a total delight! Full of intrigue, humour and heart' - Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher trilogy I&’m Rani Ramgoolam – roving reporter. And I think I&’ve found the perfect story for the junior journalism competition run by the local paper. An eccentric millionaire has created a treasure hunt with a reward for the first person who figures out the clues. Luckily, my mischievous Nani is visiting from Mauritius. She&’s promised to help me work out what a priceless painting, a minotaur and a glass eye have in common. &“Murder, murder! Call the cops!&” Oh, and that&’s Cookie, my parrot. I&’m not sure he&’ll be much use. But the race is on and I&’ll need all the help I can get. Especially when some people are resorting to sneaky tricks to get their hands on the prize…
Ransom My Heart
by Meg Cabot Mia ThermopolisA &“hilarious medieval romance [and] sure-to-please page-turner&” from the heroine of the New York Times–bestselling Princess Diaries and her creator (Booklist, starred review). Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia and star of Meg Cabot's insanely popular #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries books, has &“penned&” her first historical romance novel . . . with help from Meg Cabot. He's a tall, handsome knight with a secret. She's an adventurous beauty with more than a few secrets of her own. Finnula needs money for her sister's dowry, and fast. Hugo Fitzstephen, returning home to England from the Crusades with saddlebags of jewels, has money, and lots of it. What could be simpler than to kidnap him and hold him for ransom? Well, for starters, Finnula could make the terrible mistake of falling in love with her hostage. Princess Mia Thermopolis, Meg Cabot's most beloved character, has always been an outspoken animal-rights activist and committed environmentalist. In keeping with Mia's true spirit, Meg will be donating her advance to Greenpeace. &“Thoroughly enjoyable and funny.&” —Publishers Weekly
Rant: The Oral Biography of Buster Casey
by Chuck PalahniukBuster &“Rant&” Casey just may be the most efficient serial killer of our time. A high school rebel, Rant Casey escapes from his small town home for the big city where he becomes the leader of an urban demolition derby called Party Crashing. Rant Casey will die a spectacular highway death, after which his friends gather the testimony needed to build an oral history of his short, violent life. With hilarity, horror, and blazing insight, Rant is a mind-bending vision of the future, as only Chuck Palahniuk could ever imagine.
Ranting Again
by Dennis MillerDennis Miller is back, and he isRanting Againin this hilarious compendium of wit, wisdom, and righteous outrage. This is good news for all of us who fume at the country's lack of common sense, and seethe at the absurdity of the daily headlines. Setting his sights higher and wider than ever before, Dennis Miller is at the top of his game, unleashing his unique brand of scathing wit on anything and everything. Taking on such targets as illegal immigration, the sobriety movement, the American school system, and men who wear tight T-shirts even though they have big breasts, Miller proves that nobody is safe from his hilarious yet hard-hitting scrutiny. Showcasing Dennis Miller's trademark blend of wide-ranging allusions, thought-provoking insights, and outrageous opinions,Ranting Againis a brilliant collection that is his sharpest and funniest yet. From the Hardcover edition.
Rants from the Hill: On Packrats, Bobcats, Wildfires, Curmudgeons, a Drunken Mary Kay Lady, and Other Encounters with the Wild in the High Desert
by Michael P. Branch“If Thoreau drank more whiskey and lived in the desert, he’d write like this.”—High Country News Welcome to the land of wildfire, hypothermia, desiccation, and rattlers. The stark and inhospitable high-elevation landscape of Nevada’s Great Basin Desert may not be an obvious (or easy) place to settle down, but for self-professed desert rat Michael Branch, it’s home. Of course, living in such an unforgiving landscape gives one many things to rant about. Fortunately for us, Branch—humorist, environmentalist, and author of Raising Wild—is a prodigious ranter. From bees hiving in the walls of his house to owls trying to eat his daughters’ cat—not to mention his eccentric neighbors—adventure, humor, and irreverence abound on Branch’s small slice of the world, which he lovingly calls Ranting Hill.
Rapacia: The Second Circle of Heck
by Dale E. Basye Bob DobWelcome to Rapacia, where the greedy kids go.When Milton escapes from Heck in a soul balloon made of old clothes, Marlo is the only Fauster child left to take the blame. Bea "Elsa" Bubb, the Principal of Darkness, sends her straight to Rapacia, the circle where greedy kids are tormented by glimpses of a just-out-of-reach, glittering shopper's paradise called Mallvana. Marlo soon falls under the sway of Rapacia's assistant principal, a grinning metal rabbit known as the Grabbit that seems to have plans of its own. Meanwhile, back on the Surface, Milton has his own problems. He is determined to get in touch with Marlo and help her find a way out of Heck. But it's hard to concentrate when his body and soul don't seem to hold together the way they used to. Will Milton ever reach Marlo? And if he does, will they both end up as pawns in the Grabbit's mysterious game?From the Hardcover edition.
Rapacia: The Second Circle of Heck
by Dale E. Basye Bob DobIn the second installment of the popular series, Heck, Dale E. Basye takes Milton and Marlo Fauster on a journey that is as clever, as laugh-out-loud funny, and as satisfying as the first.Welcome to Rapacia, where the greedy kids go . . .When Milton escapes from Heck in a soul balloon made of old clothes, Marlo is the only Fauster child left to take the blame. Bea "Elsa" Bubb, the Principal of Darkness, sends her straight to Rapacia, the circle where greedy kids are tormented by glimpses of a just-out-of-reach, glittering shopper's paradise called Mallvana. Marlo soon falls under the sway of Rapacia's assistant principal, a grinning metal rabbit known as the Grabbit that seems to have plans of its own. Meanwhile, back on the Surface, Milton has his own problems. He is determined to get in touch with Marlo and help her find a way out of Heck. But it's hard to concentrate when his body and soul don't seem to hold together the way they used to. Will Milton ever reach Marlo? And if he does, will they both end up as pawns in the Grabbit's mysterious game?From the Hardcover edition.
Rapacia: The Second Circle of Heck
by Dale E. Basye Bob DobIn the second installment of the popular series, Heck, Dale E. Basye takes Milton and Marlo Fauster on a journey that is as clever, as laugh-out-loud funny, and as satisfying as the first.Welcome to Rapacia, where the greedy kids go . . .When Milton escapes from Heck in a soul balloon made of old clothes, Marlo is the only Fauster child left to take the blame. Bea "Elsa" Bubb, the Principal of Darkness, sends her straight to Rapacia, the circle where greedy kids are tormented by glimpses of a just-out-of-reach, glittering shopper's paradise called Mallvana. Marlo soon falls under the sway of Rapacia's assistant principal, a grinning metal rabbit known as the Grabbit that seems to have plans of its own. Meanwhile, back on the Surface, Milton has his own problems. He is determined to get in touch with Marlo and help her find a way out of Heck. But it's hard to concentrate when his body and soul don't seem to hold together the way they used to. Will Milton ever reach Marlo? And if he does, will they both end up as pawns in the Grabbit's mysterious game?From the Hardcover edition.
Rapunzel's Bad Hair Day
by Helaine BeckerRapunzel thinks today is a bad hair day to end all bad hair days, but it just may be the best day yet.
Rapunzel, the One With All the Hair: Rapunzel, the One With All the Hair (Twice Upon a Time #1)
by Wendy MassThe girl's stuck in a tower. The boy's stuck in a castle. There are two sides to every fairy tale . . . .Rapunzel is having the ultimate bad day. She's been stolen by a witch, may have a ghost for a roommate, and doesn't even have a decent brush for her hair.Prince Benjamin's got it pretty tough, too. His father wants him to be more kingly, his mother wants him to never leave her sight, and his cousin wants to get him into as much trouble as possible (possibly with a troll).Both Rapunzel and Prince Benjamin are trapped--in very different ways. Once their paths cross, well, that's when things get really strange.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!
Rare Beasts
by Charles Ogden Rick CartonFire ants. Fraud. Footie pajamas. Twins Edgar and Ellen live alone -- their parents disappeared years ago, and who can blame them? -- in the quaint, little town of Nod's Limbs, in a grim, gray house overlooking the cemetery and the junkyard. They spend their days avoiding Heimertz, the mysterious accordion-playing caretaker; pestering Pet, a hairy, one-eyed creature of indeterminate species and gender; and wreaking havoc on the hapless citizens of Nod's Limbs. But wreaking havoc can incur expenses, so the twins come up with a unique fund-raising scheme: They'll nab the pets of Nod's Limbs and transform them into exotic animals they can sell for big bucks. Not a bad plan, if one of the purloined pets wasn't a lethargic python with a raging appetite....
Rarity and the Curious Case of Charity (My Little Pony Chapter Book Ser.)
by G. M. BerrowRarity is excited to welcome her new apprentice, Charity, to Ponyville. Rarity is sure that the two of them will become best friends, bonding over their love of fashion and glamour. But after Charity dyes her mane and tail to look more like her mentor, and begins to copy the fashionista's every move, Rarity realizes this pony is a problem!