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Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen (Sammy Keyes #9)
by Wendelin Van DraanenThis time the 13-year-old sleuth is up against a cat burglar - literally! Cats are disappearing and Sammy is finding some of them in neighborhood garbage cans - dead! <P><P>Just as Sammy discovers that her archenemy Heather is her "star" sister and shares her birthday, Sammy's mother arrives to inform her that she isn't really turning 14 - so it's another year of unlucky 13! <P>But the savvy sleuth has been up against a lot worse and come out on top so maybe this is the year Sammy's luck will change!
Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (Sammy Keyes #7)
by Wendelin Van DraanenIn her most dangerous mystery to date, Sammy is literally left "holding the bag"! <P><P>When a strange girl who is trying to escape from a scary looking guy at the mall asks her to watch her shopping bag and then flees, Sammy is alarmed to discover that inside the bag is a baby! <P>In her seventh adventure, the intrepid detective puts her life on the line as she confronts the seamy gang life of her hometown in her search for the baby's mother. <P>And, as usual, her attempts to solve the case are thwarted along the way by her high school nemesis Acosta and problems with her grandmother's nosy new neighbor in this edge-of-the seat mystery.
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City (Sammy Keyes #16)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>In this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life. <P>Mysteries like: Who is her father? And why has her mother kept it such a secret? How long can she manage to hide out in Grams' seniors-only building before someone catches on? Is her mother really planning to marry her boyfriend's father? (Ew.) And why, why is Heather Acosta so nasty? <P>During one crazy weekend in Las Vegas, with the help of an entire army of Elvis impersonators, Sammy finally gets some answers. But of course knowledge comes at a price--and solving the mysteries of her own life will cost Sammy more than she ever meant to pay. . . .
Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher (Sammy Keyes #13)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>For junior high detective Sammy Keyes, eighth grade begins with an accusation, an inquisition, and several assorted death threats! <P>The history teacher, Mr. Vince, is being threatened, which at first seems funny. He's horrible! Every student wants Mr. Vince gone. But as the threats become more serious, the question becomes-who wants him dead and gone? <P>With her own name near the top of the suspect list, Sammy's determined to get to the bottom of things. But she's distracted by a mother bearing bad news, an almost-boyfriend ducking her calls, and a date with a poofy lavender bridesmaid dress. <P>This latest Sammy Keyes adventure blends mystery, comedy, and a dusting of fairy tale magic as Sammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble.
Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things (Sammy Keyes #11)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy Keyes trades in her hightops for hiking boots--and winds up with blisters. <P> This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. She imagined shady glades, meandering streams, a deer or two. What she gets are scrubby shrubs, blazing sun, rattlesnakes, ticks, and scorpions. Her fellow campers are desperate to catch a rare glimpse of an endangered condor. To Sammy, the trip is nothing more than the painful in pursuit of the unspeakably ugly. <P>But when she and two other girls find an injured condor, Sammy's intrigued at last. As they track down a clue, they stumble onto two classmates and wind up lost. Which leaves three girls and two boys in a canyon with one tent and six billion biting flies. Oh--and an armed and dangerous high stakes poacher. S'mores anyone?
Samuel Blink and the Runaway Troll
by Matt HaigWhen Troll-Son runs away from home, he decides to leave the Shadow Forest behind and move in with his idol, Samuel Blink. Samuel isn?t thrilled with the idea of hiding a runaway troll, especially one who copies everything he does, even (ugh!) using his toothbrush. But should Samuel return Troll-Son to the Shadow Forest? After all, he?s running from something . . . what danger still lurks there? This engaging adventure showcases Matt Haig?s wry sense of humor, drawing readers deeper into the imaginative world introduced in Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest.
Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return (The Golden Greek)
by Martin Riker&“A comic-philosophical novel, the other side of the same coin as Milan Kundera&’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being.&” —The Wall Street Journal As a boy in an isolated religious community in Pennsylvania, Samuel Johnson sneaks off to watch TV with a neighbor girl—whom he eventually grows up and marries, only to lose her at a young age. When he too dies just a few years later, he inexplicably finds himself in the body of the man who killed him, unable to depart this world but determined, at least, to return to the son he left behind. Moving from body to body as each one expires, Samuel&’s soul journeys on a comic quest through an American half-century, inhabiting lives that are as stymied, in their ways, as his own. A ghost story of the most unexpected sort, Martin Riker&’s extraordinary debut is &“a darkly funny contemporary story&” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) about the ways experience is mediated, the unstoppable drive for human connection, and the struggle to be more fully alive in the world. &“Like a television rerun, Samuel&’s situation repeats, but the story of his eternal return does end, as all books must, in a manner that is absolutely dazzling.&”—Los Angeles Times &“Unforgettable.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Sanaben
by Emilie Bayonnet Lorenzo BonanniL’objectif de ce livre est de nous simplifier l’existence en nous faisant prendre conscience de qui nous sommes, de nos origines et des instincts qui nous guident. Avec des mots simples et parfois satyriques, cet ouvrage explique les objets de nos désirs : le cul des femmes, le pouvoir, les cheveux blonds, l’argent. Il précise ce qu’est vraiment l’amour, la vie, la famille, la religion et la mort, au-delà des histoires et des inepties avec lesquelles on nous a bassinés. Il explique la raison ultime de notre existence avec un regard amer vers l’avenir.
Sanaben - produto terapêutico para viver bem
by Lorenzo Bonanni Sonia Maria PariseA intenção do livro é facilitar a nossa existência, explicando quem somos e de onde viemos e quais instintos nos movem. Com liguagem simples e, às vezes, irreverente, o livro explica as razões de nossos desejos: a bunda das mulheres, o poder, os cabelos loiros, o dinheiro. Explica o que é realmente o amor, a vida, a família, a religião e a morte, vistos de fora da história e das amenidades que nos apregoaram. Explica o significado final da nossa existência, com uma visão amarga do futuro.
Sanaben – A therapeutic product for living well
by Rosemary Dawn Allison Lorenzo BonanniThe book explains human behavior in order to avoid problems and live well. The intention of the book is to make our lives easier to help us understand who we are and where we came from and the instincts that motivate us. In simple terms and at times goliardic, the book explains the reason for our desires: a woman’s ass, power, blond hair, money. It explains what love really is, life, the family, religion and death beyond the story and the niceties that have been propagated. It explains the ulterior meaning for our existence with a bitter look to the future.
Sanaben: Explica el comportamiento humano para evitar problemas y vivir bien.
by Lorenzo BonanniLa intención del libro es facilitar nuestra existencia haciéndonos entender quiénes somos y de dónde venimos y qué instintos nos mueven. En términos simples y, a veces, goliárdicos, el libro explica los motivos de nuestros deseos: el culo de las mujeres, el poder, el pelo rubio, el dinero. Explica por qué el amor, la vida, la familia, la religión y la muerte realmente están fuera de la historia y las comodidades que nos han infundado. Explica el significado último de nuestra existencia con una mirada amarga hacia el futuro.
Sanatorio
by Samuel Cardeal Catia PolveriniEdson sostiene categoricamente di essere la reincarnazione di Sherlock Holmes. Quando si verifica un misterioso omicidio all'ospedale psichiatrico di Santa Genoveva, nel quale è ricoverato, il presunto detective decide di usare tutta la sua abilità e astuzia per svelare il crimine. Ma nulla è come sembra, e la deduzione e la logica non possono sempre identificare i veri sospettati. Sanatorio è una rivisitazione senza pretese del leggendario personaggio di Arthur Conan Doyle, con uno Sherlock Holmes che non avresti mai immaginato.
Sanctified Blues
by David Ritz Mable JohnAlbertina Merci, a talented R&B singer, toured with Ray Charles, James Brown, and Wilson Pickett—until the fateful night her voice gave out in front of a sold-out crowd. Encouraged by her fans, she offered a little speech in praise of Jesus instead of a song. Her spontaneous words became the seed of “Sanctified Blues,” a song that soon captured the hearts of millions and gave Albertina the financial security to follow her true calling as an evangelist—sharing the Gospel with those in need of spiritual comfort. Sanctified Bluesis the story of Albertina’s encounter with Maggie Clay, the biracial beauty who is TV’s reigning diva. A sudden mystery surrounding Maggie has the entire country wondering: Is Maggie having a nervous breakdown, and if so, why? What caused it? And who can save the star from self-destruction?Sanctified Bluesintroduces a heroine in the vein of Jessica Fletcher ofMurder, She Wroteand Precious Ramotswe, head of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Her quiet but determined mission to solve spiritual mysteries and dilemmas will endear Albertina to both secular and Christian readers.
Sanctuary (Thieves' World®)
by Lynn AbbeyA priest rushes to pass along his memories of a dangerous city as death and a vengeful cult draw near in this fantasy novel by a New York Times bestseller. &“Fans of Thieves&’ World will relish this sprawling epic, rich with sword and sorcery archetypes, from one of its cocreators. . . . The gates to this famed city are reopened, assuring all that more adventures are just around the corner.&” —Publishers Weekly Return once again to the den of thieves, swordsmen, wizards, priests, and gods known as Sanctuary . . . Sanctuary is a city shaped by ages of heroes and villains. In her lifetime, she has weathered catastrophes and welcomed prosperity. She has seen fire, storm, plague, invasion, madness, and gods at war. Yet her present-day citizens have no time for memories for they are too busy trying to survive. Only Lord Molin Torchholder, the ancient and wise architect of the city&’s glory, knows the whole truth about Sanctuary. But when an attempt on his life leaves him fighting to keep death at bay, he must find an heir for all his knowledge of the city&’s history. Aiding him in his struggle are Cauvin, a not-too-bright stonemason&’s apprentice, and Bec, his spirited younger brother. Soon, Molin&’s chronicles of the past unfold, but their time grows shorter. An evil long thought dead has returned to Sanctuary&’s streets, eager to write more history . . . with blood.&“The originator of the popular &‘Thieves&’ World&’ novels, the first shared-world fantasy environment, has returned to a world where vice and decadence coexist with heroism and self-sacrifice in a heady blend of atmosphere and adventure that should appeal to fans of the original series as well as newcomers. Highly recommended.&” —Library Journal &“Although this is primarily an adventure story, and a pretty good one at that, it is also a richer and more detailed novel . . . the book is both more ambitious and more rewarding than most similar fantasy adventures, as well as providing a nostalgic return to the Thieves&’ World.&” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Sand Dollar Lane: A Novel (A Moonlight Harbor Novel #6)
by Sheila Roberts&“Lighthearted and full of colorful, quirky characters and surf-side warmth… Roberts's picturesque coastal world is sheer delight and will appeal to romance and women's fiction fans alike.&” —Library JournalUSA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts will have readers laughing and swooning in turn as two rival business owners compete for the homes and hearts of Moonlight Harbor. Brody Green is finding it hard to recover after being dumped by his fiancée, Jenna Jones, then watching her walk down the aisle with someone else. Jenna is determined to make up for her love defection and find him the perfect woman, but Brody is done with love. First a divorce, then a broken engagement. From now on he&’s keeping things light, no commitments. Luckily Brody&’s business is booming. Beach Dreams Realty is the best real estate company in town. And the only one. Until… Lucy Holmes needs a new start. In business, in love, in…everything. If ever there was a cliché, it was her life back in Seattle. She was a real estate broker working with her husband until she caught him trying out the walk-in shower in a luxury condo—with another agent. She&’s always been the more successful of the two, and with him gone, she&’s determined to build a business even bigger than what she had. Moonlight Harbor is a charming town and it has only one real estate agency. Surely there&’s room for a little competition. Or not. Looks like it&’s going to be a hot market in Moonlight Harbor. And maybe these two competitors will make some heat of their own.A Moonlight Harbor NovelBook 1: Welcome to Moonlight HarborBook 2: Winter at the BeachBook 3: The Summer RetreatBook 4: Beachside BeginningsBook 5: Sunset on Moonlight BeachBook 6: Sand Dollar LaneBook 7: Moonlight Harbor Novel 2 of 3
Sandcastle Beach: Includes a Bonus Novella (Matchmaker Bay #3)
by Jenny HolidayFrom the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a hilarious and heartwarming romance about two enemies whose feud turns red-hot.Maya Mehta will do anything to save her tiny, beloved community theater. Put on musicals she hates? Check. Hire an arrogant former-pop-star-turned-actor? Done. But what Maya really needs to save her theater is Matchmaker Bay's new business grant. She's got some serious competition, though: Benjamin "Law" Lawson, local bar owner, Jerk Extraordinaire, and Maya's annoyingly hot arch nemesis. Let the games begin.Law loves nothing more than getting under Maya's skin, and making those gorgeous eyes dance with irritation. But when he discovers the ex-pop star has a thing for Maya, too, Law decides he's done waiting in the wings-starting with a scorching-hot kiss. Turns out there's a thin line between hate and irresistible desire, and Maya and Law are really good at crossing it. But when things heat up, will they allow their long-standing feud to get in the way of their growing feelings?Includes the bonus novella Once Upon a Bride!
Sanders of the River
by Edgar Wallace Otto PenzlerThrilling adventures of colonial Africa from the creator of King KongIn the jungles of West Africa, Commissioner Sanders is the highest representative of the British crown. The health and safety of a quarter-million natives—who speak countless languages and worship untold gods—are his responsibility. Whether disciplining a boy king, expelling troublesome missionaries, or fighting to contain outbreaks of sleeping sickness and beri-beri, Sanders and his lieutenants must be quick, decisive, and fair. The fate of the empire—not to mention their lives—depends on it. These rollicking escapades, based on Edgar Wallace’s travels in Africa, offer an entertaining glimpse into a world—and a mindset—long lost but endlessly intriguing. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Sanditon: Official Itv Tie-in Edition
by Jane Austen Kate Riordanp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 13.3px Times; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 13.3px Times; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 16.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none; background-color: #ffffff} In the vein of Downton Abbey, Jane Austen's beloved but unfinished masterpiece-often considered her most modern and exciting novel-gets a spectacular second act in this tie-in to a major new limited television series. Written only months before Austen's death in 1817, Sanditon tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood and her spiky relationship with the humorous, charming (and slightly wild!) Sidney Parker. When a chance accident transports her from her rural hometown of Willingden to the would-be coastal resort of the eponymous title, it exposes Charlotte to the intrigues and dalliances of a seaside town on the make, and the characters whose fortunes depend on its commercial success. The twists and turns of the plot, which takes viewers from the West Indies to the rotting alleys of London, exposes the hidden agendas of each character and sees Charlotte discover herself... and ultimately find love.
Sandwich: A Novel
by Catherine NewmanLook for Wreck, the new novel by Catherine Newman—a deeply moving story of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—Coming October 2025. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan Song“A total delight.”—Kate ChristensenFrom the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and—thanks to the cottage’s ancient plumbing—septic too.This year’s vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past—except, perhaps, for Rocky’s hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy. (Hello, menopause!) Her body is changing—her life is, too. And then a chain of events sends Rocky into the past, reliving both the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers.It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. And when Rocky comes face to face with her family’s history and future, she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.
Santa Assignment
by Delores FossenAN UNLIKELY UNION…She was hiding from a stalker—and fromBrayden O'Malley, the man who blamed her for hiswife's death. But when Brayden asked for the incredible,Ashley Palmer couldn't refuse: He wanted her to givehim a child, so his toddler son would live to see anotherChristmas. But forging a frightening intimacy with herex-brother-in-law meant coming out of hiding…andevading the reach of a killer.Now the key to Ashley's safety lay in solving the clues ofa perilous puzzle that only brought her and Braydencloser. But was the combustible desire threatening toconsume them the greatest risk of all?
Santa Baby
by Jonathan StutzmanJonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the duo behind Llama Destroys the World, take their trademark hijinks up to the North Pole in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt Christmas-themed picture book.Santa is feeling old, and being in the business of Christmas for centuries is . . . well, it isn't all milk and cookies. In hopes of regaining some of his pep, Santa asks the spirit of Christmas to give him something for a change: skim off a couple of years and make him younger.But Christmas magic is powerful, and Santa gets more than he wished for. Instead of a fresh new outlook and boundless energy, he needs diapers and a nap—stat. With Christmas only a few days away, the elves rush to teach Santa Baby the basics. But will there be enough time to prepare their new bundle of holiday joy for the job?Funny and spirited, bright and inspiring, and with an unforgettable title, Santa Baby is destined to be a yuletide read families revisit every year.
Santa Baby
by Katie PriceA romantic Christmas book from the bestselling Katie Price, featuring her most popular character, Angel Summer. Angel Summer is Katie's most popular character.We first met her when she was Britain's No 1 glamour model in Katie's first novel, Angel, and then in Angel Uncovered. Now in Katie's seventh novel, Santa Baby, Angel's glamour days are behind her, she's happily married to Cal and hoping to have another baby. But, as ever, drama is just around the corner, when Angel meets her half sister Tiffany for the first time.....As soon as they meet, Angel and Tiffany feel as if they've know each other for years, and before she knows it, Tiffany is working as a stylist on Angel's TV programme and going out with Raul, a Brazilian racing driver who has all the girls after him.If only Angel's sexy bodyguard Sean could be as welcoming. Obviously he has things on his mind, like the kidnap threat hanging over Angel and her daughter Honey. As everyone gathers at Angel and Cal's mansion for Christmas, Sean's defences finally drop. But as he relaxes, Tiffany finds herself in terrible danger....
Santa Claus Confidential: 150 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories from a Professional Kris Kringle
by Kevin NearyHilarious, true stories from a professional Santa Claus! For the past twenty-five years, Kevin Neary has lived a double life. He even went as far as wearing a disguise and altering his appearance. Yes, it is true that during this time, he played the role of Santa Claus for a local department store. In Santa Claus Confidential, Neary describes his experiences working as Santa and the interactions with the clever children he encountered. Some of the many hilarious topics he discusses include: Why Santa never introduces new reindeer to his crew.How Santa can enter the home when it has no chimney.Whether Santa&’s sleigh has safety belts.How long Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married.And many others! The perfect Christmas gift, Neary&’s delightful tales are bound to get you feeling the holiday spirit!
Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! The kids in the third grade at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different to say the least. She's just moved from the Transylvanian Alps and she seems to have some strange powers that help her deal with these mischief-makers. Her methods may be a little unconventional, but, then again, Mrs. Jeepers may be just what the Bailey School kids need.
Santa Duck
by David MilgrimNicholas Duck loves Christmas, and he is happy to try on the new Santa hat that's mysteriously delivered to his house. But when his friends see him and immediately launch into their Christmas lists, he doesn't know what to do . . . until he runs into Santa himself.