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Revolt in 2100 (Gateway Essentials #483)
by Robert A. HeinleinAfter the fall of the American Ayatollahs (as foretold in "Stranger in a Strange Land") there is a Second American Revolution; for the first time in human history there is a land with Liberty and Justice for All.
Revolting Rhymers: Competition Winners
by Quentin BlakeThe Winning Entries of the most REVOLTING Poetry Competition!To celebrate the BBC's new two-part animation of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, the Roald Dahl Literary Estate launched a poetry competition with a twist, asking chiddlers far and wide to submit their most revolting - and humorous rhymes. We were inundated with thousands of disgusterous entries! To discover our winners, we waded through burps, farts and rotten eggs; bogies, vile stew and goo to find the funniest and most revolting specimens. This eBook contains the crème de la phlegm-hand picked by children's author, songwriter and McFly frontman, Tom Fletcher, and Wales's Children's Poet Laureate, Anni Llyn. A huge thank you to our revolting partners Puffin Books, the National Literacy Trust, Literature Wales, Magic Light, and the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for all their help and support!
Revolting Youth: The Further Journals of Nick Twisp
by C. D. PayneMove over Bridget Jones. Nick Twisp is back. In Revolting Youth: The Further Journals of Nick Twisp America's own comic diarist returns with more riotous adventures through the land mines of 21st century adolescence. This sequel to C. D. Payne's epic-length first-novel Youth in Revolt finds love-struck Nick Twisp still on the lam from the law and his parents. Our 14-year-old hero (and his multiplying alter egos) now must battle blizzards, back-stabbing aliens, vengeful parents, and school officials determined to schedule him into girls' gym. He conspires to play cupid, journeys south of the border on a secret mission, takes some gunplay lessons from his distraught mom, and still finds time to confide all to his diary while inadvertently wreaking havoc in cyberspace. First self-published by the author in 1993 and released by Doubleday in 1995, Youth in Revolt has been hailed by many readers as the funniest novel they've ever read. Several critics have compared it to A Confederacy of Dunces.
Revoltosa Recoletas en busca de la poción morritos
by Revoltosa Recoletas¡Llega el libro de Revoltosa Recoletas! ¡ATENCIÓN! REVOLTOSA RECOLETAS ESTÁ E N A M O R A D A Su amor es Peter Pan con Queso, pero su amor no está enamorado de ella. No hay problema: existe una SOLUCIÓN REVOLTOSA para TODO... ¡y la POCIÓN MORRITOS hace que cualquiera se enamore! LES ESPERAN DESASTRES ABSOLUTOS... ¡PERO TAMBIÉN MUCHAS RISAS! ¿Conseguirán Revoltosa, Carla y Malena encontrar la POCIÓN... y el AMOR? ¡VIVA LA DIVERSIÓN Y VIVA LA PANDILLA REVOLTOSA!
Revolución 2035
by Pablo AgustínEl primer libro de Pablo Agustín, una ficción tan irónica y controversial como él mismo, pero a la vez un aspecto diferente de lo que se conoce de él hasta ahora. Transcurre el año 2035 y la Argentina es totalmente distinta a como la conocemos. Los diferentes virus y las crisis económicas y sociales la convirtieron en un caos. Ahora está dividida en comunidades cerradas, establecidas por los niveles socioeconómicos y bajo el dominio de un gobierno corrupto y despótico, pero los exponentes más relevantes de las redes sociales se unen en una lucha clandestina para convocar a una rebelión que cambie todo nuevamente.
Revolución en sepia
by Valentin TrujilloCon mirada inteligente e irónica, esta novela se plantea una realidad posible, alternativa, que habilita a la relectura de los confusos hechos que conmovieron al Río de la Plata bajo el fuego espiritual de una década candente. Montevideo, finales de los años sesenta. Mariano es el hijo acomodado de un ministro del gobierno y su futuro parece asegurado, pero su única obsesión es la música que está revolucionando el mundo a partir de los Beatles. Toca la guitarra, compone sus canciones y las canta en un grupo llamado Los Shepards. La incorporación a la banda de Alberto termina de delinear una dupla interpretativa imbatible,que parece destinada al éxito. Pero su rol en Los Shepards es la fachada de intenciones secretas, que se conectan con los movimientos clandestinos. Sin embargo, al comenzar los ensayos con la banda y reforzar sus vínculos con Mariano, Alberto se enfrentará a la disyuntiva espiritual entre el arte y la revolución; dos versiones del mismo afán. Enfrentado a la decisión entre cambiar el mundo con las armas o con la guitarra, la situación dará un vuelco inesperado, desbaratando los planes originales y conduciendo la trama hacia un escenario delirante e impredecible. Con mirada inteligente e irónica, esta novela se plantea una realidad posible, alternativa, que habilita a la relectura de los confusos hechos que conmovieron al Río de la Plata bajo el fuego espiritual de una década candente.
Revolution
by Russell BrandNATIONAL BESTSELLERWe all know the system isn't working. Our governments are corrupt and the opposing parties pointlessly similar. Our culture is filled with vacuity and pap, and we are told there's nothing we can do: "It's just the way things are." In this book, Russell Brand hilariously lacerates the straw men and paper tigers of our conformist times and presents, with the help of experts as diverse as Thomas Piketty and George Orwell, a vision for a fairer, sexier society that's fun and inclusive. You have been lied to, told there's no alternative, no choice, and that you don't deserve any better. Brand destroys this illusory facade as amusingly and deftly as he annihilates Morning Joe anchors, Fox News fascists, and BBC stalwarts. This book makes revolution not only possible but inevitable and fun.
Rewind It Back: The brand new 2025 sports romance from the bestselling author of MILE HIGH: with second-chance romance, found family, and a lot of spice…
by Liz TomfordeIT'S TIME FOR THE FINAL INSTALMENT IN THE WINDY CITY SERIES, AND SO FAR, READERS ARE OBSESSED...🌶️AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW🌶️'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I laughed and cried and swooned'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐HALLIEWhen I was eleven, my family moved next door to his.When I was thirteen, he was my first crush.When I was sixteen, we fell for each other.And when I was nineteen, we broke each other's hearts.Six years later, I've landed an internship with a big-name interior designer in a new city. Unfortunately, that city just so happens to be the one he plays hockey for.I thought Chicago was big enough to avoid him, until I get the surprise of a lifetime and unknowingly move in right next door. Even worse? The renovation project I'm assigned to in hopes of turning that internship into my full-time dream job...It's his house.But how am I supposed to update his bachelor pad into a family home when we can't even stand to be in the same room?I may have loved Rio DeLuca once, but I'm not that same girl anymore.RIOI never thought I'd be the only single one left in my friend group. But after years of trying to find love, I've concluded it may not exist for me anymore.That is, until I accidentally hire Hallie Hart to renovate my house and our jaded history has me rewinding memories I've kept secret for years.You see, there's something that my friends don't know.That connection I've been looking for since I moved to Chicago, that one person some search their entire lives to find . . . I had already found her when I was twelve years old.And now the only girl I've ever loved is moving into the house next door.Again.Rewind It Back is the fifth and FINAL book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone!
Reynard the Fox: Tales from the life of Reynard the Fox
by Renate Raecke"A collection of folktales at their absolute best" (Elizabeth Bird, SLJ.com) about a legendary scoundrel, brought to new life through Renate Raecke's lively retelling and Jonas Lauströer's expressive illustrations.Reynard the Fox has been a staple trickster character of European literature since at least the Middle Ages. The tales of his schemes have been told many times, and he always manages to win readers' sympathies. Reynard is a rascal, a ne'er-do-well. While we may suffer from his pranks, at the same time we smile at the shrewd thinking through which he escapes hopeless situations. In this expertly retold version, the classic tales of Reynard's exploits find a new life. They speak to us now as much as ever, for who among us doesn't know a Reynard-like figure in our lives?
Rez Salute
by Jim NorthrupSince 2001 Indian Country has seen great changes, touching everything from treaty rights to sovereignty issues to the rise (and sometimes the fall) of gambling and casinos. With unsparing honesty and a good dose of humor, Jim Northrup takes readers through the last decade, looking at the changes in Indian Country, as well as daily life on the rez. Jim Northrup is an award-winning journalist, poet, and playwright. His syndicated column "Fond du Lac Follies" was named Best Column at the 1999 Native American Journalists Association convention.
Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery
by Rhett Mclaughlin Link NealFrom the YouTube superstars and creators of Good Mythical Morning comes the ultimate guide to living a “Mythical” life, featuring stories and photos from their lifelong friendship, as well as awesomely illustrated guides, charts, and activities aimed at laughing more, learning more, and never taking yourself too seriously. Thanks for reading this description. You’re obviously a curious person, which means you’ve already taken your first step towards achieving Mythicality. Lucky for you, opening this book is even more rewarding than reading about it online. Within its pages, you'll discover twenty ways to fill your life with curiosity, creativity, and tomfoolery, including Eat Something That Scares You, Make a Bold Hair Choice, Say “I Love You” Like It’s Never Been Said, and more. Along the way, you’ll also find: · Embarrassing stories and photos we'll probably regret sharing · Character Building: The Board Game · An important message from the year 2075 · A quiz to help you determine if you should get a dog · A eulogy you can read at any funeral · Grownup merit badges to earn · Contributions from Mythical Beasts, and much moreIf you decide to read this book, be warned – there is a high likelihood of increased Mythicality in your life, which means you may soon find yourself laughing more, learning more, and not taking yourself too seriously. This mentality has been known to spread easily to friends and loved ones.
Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery
by Link Neal Rhett McLaughlin"Internetainers" Rhett & Link met in first grade when their teacher made them miss recess for writing profanity on their desks, and they have been best friends ever since. Today, their daily YouTube talk show, Good Mythical Morning, is the most-watched daily talk show on the Internet, and nearly 12 million subscribers tune in to see the guys broadcast brainy trivia, wild experiments, and hilarious banter (not to mention the occasional cereal bath). Now the award-winning comedians are finally bringing their "Mythical" world to the printed page in their first book. A hilarious blend of autobiography, trivia, and advice, Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery will offer twenty ways to add "Mythicality" to your life, including: Eat Something That Scares You Make a Bold Hair Choice Invent Something Ridiculous Say "I Love You" Like It's Never Been Said Speak at Your Own FuneralThe goal of these offbeat prompts? To learn new things, laugh more often, and earn a few grown-up merit badges along the way. Heartfelt and completely original, this book will be the perfect gift for anyone looking for a fresh dose of humor and fun.
Rhino Ranch: A Novel
by Larry McMurtryIn his signature, elegiac prose, Larry McMurtry bids a heartfelt farewell to Duane Moore and the transformative town of Thalia, Texas, in Rhino Ranch, the concluding novel of the Duane Moore saga.Returning home after a near-fatal heart attack, Duane arrives in Thalia to find his once-dusty oil patch town transformed. His new neighbor, resilient billionaire K.K. Slater, has established Rhino Ranch, a wildlife nature preserve dedicated to preserving endangered black rhinos on former ranchland. Feeling estranged from the world he helped build, Duane reflects on past loves, fading opportunities, and the shifting values of a small-town America in flux. As he observes the convergence of wildlife conservation, economic change, and new romantic possibilities with K.K., he&’s forced to grapple with loss, memory, and identity. With humor, warmth, and bittersweet wisdom, Rhino Ranch elegantly closes the Duane Moore series. It&’s a moving American literary fiction journey rooted in Texas tradition, exploring themes of aging, family legacy, and the endurance of spirit.
Rhode Island Blues (Books That Changed the World)
by Fay WeldonA move into an old folks’ home marks a new stage of life for both grandmother and granddaughter in this “wry and witty” novel (Entertainment Weekly).On one side of the Atlantic, Sophia Moore, an emotionally guarded film editor—troubled by her mother's long-ago suicide and her father's abandonment—overworks, incessantly contemplates her past, and continues an unfulfilling affair with the famous director of her latest movie. But when she travels to the other side of the Atlantic to help her octogenarian grandmother Felicity settle into a Rhode Island retirement community, she begins to unravel mysteries about her family history—including the fact that Felicity is not, as she’d thought, her only living relative. Meanwhile, Felicity learns to gamble, falls in love, and uncovers the truth about the residence’s evil nurse Dawn. A hilarious tale of secrets, schemes, and late-life love, Rhode Island Blues is Booker Prize nominee Fay Weldon at her witty best.“Smart and funny, Weldon's boldly plotted and finely crafted tale deftly satirizes our infinite capacity for self-delusion.”—Booklist“Loaded with lively, appealing characters and satisfying, unpredictable plot turns.”—Elle
Rhyme Crime
by Jon BurgermanFrom the creator of Splat! comes more playful, irreverent, kid-empowering fun--with a rhyming twist.In this buoyant rhyming romp, words have gone mysteriously missing: Who stole Marlow's happy smile, and replaced it with a crocodile? Who swiped Dingle's sneeze--aaaaachooo!--and left a stinky cheese? The thief took Tumble's orange, and switched it with a . . . with a . . . Hey, does anything rhyme with orange? No? Aha! Could this be the rhyming robber's undoing? Guided by bright, clever artwork, kids are empowered to put the final clues together for themselves to solve this silly rhyme crime, then guess at the name-nabber's next sneaky move. Splendid, satisfying, inspiring."Rhyming wordplay. . . [and] even more hysterical laughter." --Kirkus"The creator of Splat! offers more page-turn-based tomfoolery" --Booklist
Rhyme Stones (Orca Echoes)
by Pat Lamondin SkeneIn Rhyme Stones, we go spelunking! We meet a witch who can't stay on her broomstick, a schoolyard bully, and we see how a simple piece of cloth can become anything we want it to be. Each long poem is followed by an exclusive interview with the main character, and each short poem has a "trailer" of cool facts about the theme. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Rhyming Dust Bunnies
by Jan ThomasThree dust bunnies, Ed, Ned, and Ted, rhyme all the time. They say that far, jar, and tar rhyme with car, but a fourth dust bunny, Bob, just does not seem to get it; he says, "Look!" When they try and teach him that rug, hug, and mug rhyme with bug, he says, "Look out!" Of course, the smug majority is wrong. Bob's warnings come true and when a broom and then a vacuum cleaner prove him right, the rhyming trio ask Bob what rhymes with "How do we get out?" <P><P> With thick black lines and neon colors, the dust creatures on the bright colored pages look like the huge monsters that they think they are--until the big, powerful human tools take over. Preschoolers will recognize how it feels to be just a mite in a grown-up world, and they will enjoy the playful rhymes and simple wordplay as much as the bold scenarios of the tiniest creatures in danger from giants, and one hero who sees it coming.
Rhythm & Muse
by India Hill BrownCinderella meets Cyrano in this pitch-perfect YA rom-com that is a celebration of Black joy, first crushes, and putting your heart on the line for love. Darren Johnson lives in his head. There, he can pine for his crush—total dream girl, Delia Dawson—in peace, away from the unsolicited opinions of his talkative family and showboat friends. When Delia announces a theme song contest for her popular podcast, Dillie D in the Place to Be, Darren’s friends—convinced he’ll never make a move—submit one of his secret side projects for consideration.After the anonymous romantic verse catches Dillie’s ear, she sets out to uncover the mystery singer behind the track. Now Darren must decide: Is he ready to step out of the shadows and take the lead in his own life?
Rib-Tickling Riddles
by Highlights For ChildrenThese collections of time-tested riddles and knock-knock jokes from Highlights will trigger a giggle attack every time kids open them. With a wealth of jokes and riddles, are perfect for sharing laughs with friends and family. The hilarious illustrations by Kevin Rechin and Kelly Kennedy add to the fun.
Ribblestrop
by Andy MulliganWhen your school's motto is "Life is dangerous," you know that anything can happen--and everything does!This raucous tale of education gone awry is "rollicking, ridiculous, and captivating," according a Bulletin starred review. There's no school that's quite like Ribblestrop, complete with roofless dormitories, distracted teachers, and a perilous underground labyrinth. And then there are the students! You'll meet Sanchez, a Colombian gangster's son hiding from kidnappers; Millie, an outcast arsonist and self-confessed wild child; Caspar, the landlady's spoiled grandson; the helpful but hapless Sam and his best friend Ruskin, plus a handful of orphans from overseas who are just happy to have beds--even if they are located in the roofless part of the building. With the "crazy-school appeal of Hogwarts and the grim humor of Lemony Snicket" (The Independent), Ribblestrop, which was awarded the Children's Fiction Prize by The Guardian, is sure to delight the most mischievous among us.
Ribblestrop Forever!
by Andy MulliganHead back to Ribblestrop for the final term--or is it?--in this hilarious conclusion to the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning trilogy, which has the "crazy school appeal of Hogwarts and the grim humor of Lemony Snicket" (The Independent).Millie, Sanchez, and the gang are headed back to school, but a plane crash and an unsteerable raft quickly land them in deep waters. Rescued by a mad librarian, the students of Ribblestrop find themselves on a dangerous quest across the wilds of Ribblemoor. Can they uncover the ancient mysteries of the secret tribe that lives there? Will they survive the dangers of Lightning Tor? Inspector Cuthberson is right behind them, and he's determined to destroy the school--for good. Will Ribblestrop close down forever, or can the students keep the doors open for another zany semester?
Ribburta and the Mighty Mysterious Squirrel Affair
by Joan LennonRibburta and her friend, Redd, go to see a fortune-teller. They realize the teller is hypnotizing the squirrels in order to con them out of their nuts. Together, they must find a way to stop her!
Ribsy (Henry Huggins #6)
by Beverly Cleary Tracy DockrayHenry Huggins's dog, Ribsy, is hopelessly lost in a huge shopping mall parking lot. It's raining hard, the pavement is slick, horns are honking, and drivers are shouting. When Ribsy thinks he has found the Hugginses' new station wagon at last, he jumps in the open tailgate window and falls asleep, exhausted. When he wakes up find himself in the wrong car, lots of little girls pet him and make plans to give him a bath. All Ribsy wants to do is go home to Henry. Instead, he's about to begin the liveliest adventure of his life.
Ribticklers!: Funny Stories
by Michael RosenFrom a rajah with big ears to an orphan with enormous feet, all sorts of hilarious characters populate the pages of this humorous anthology. Michael Rosen has selected thirty-nine zany tales from around the world. With stories by a stellar ensemble of classic and contemporary writers such as Roald Dahl, Margaret Mahy, and James Thurber, this hilarious introduction to the finest in comic writing will make readers laugh until their sides ache! Other books by Michael Rosen are available in this library. Many authors featured in this collection are also represented in this library.
Riccardo's Secret Child (Expecting! #31)
by Cathy WilliamsMillionaire businessman Riccardo Fabbrini wasfurious that his child had been kept a secret fromhim! He blamed his daughter's guardian—the verypretty Julia Nash. And he intended to useseduction as his revenge! After all, no woman hadimmunity against the full force of his charm….But with each searing kiss he shared with Julia,Riccardo's passion drove him to consider a new,more permanent course of action….