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The Baby Boom: How It Got That Way, and It Wasn't My Fault, and I'll Never Do It Again
by P. J. O'Rourke<p>P.J. O’Rourke began writing funny things in 1960s "underground” newspapers, became editor-in-chief of National Lampoon, then spent 20 years reporting for Rolling Stone and The Atlantic Monthly as the world’s only trouble spot humorist, going to wars, riots, rebellions, and other "Holidays in Hell” in more than 40 countries. Now O’Rourke, born at the peak of the Baby Boom, turns his keen eye on himself and his 75 million accomplices in making America what it is today. <p>With laughter as an analytical tool, he uses his own very average, if sometimes uproarious experiences as a key to his exceptional age cohort. He writes about the way the post-war generation somehow came of age by never quite growing up and created a better society by turning society upside down. <p>THE BABY BOOM: How it Got That Way... And It Wasn’t My Fault... And I’ll Never Do It Again is at once a social history, a group memoir of collectively impaired memory, a hilarious attempt to understand his generation’s messy hilarity, and a celebration of the mess the Baby Boom has made.</p>
The Baby Bump
by Jennifer GreeneGinger Gautier does not need saving, thank you very much. Okay, she's alone and pregnant. And, yes, she's unemployed and less than trusting after her breakup with a big-city doctor, but that doesn't mean she needs to be saved by a man. Especially not by another doctor!Ike MacKinnon was enjoying his peaceful, easygoing small-town life-until Ginger changed everything. Tired of Southern belles, the sexy doctor realized that the feisty redhead is the only woman who ever tied him up in knots. Trouble is, she's determined to stand on her own two feet, no matter what the consequences. She won't listen to anything. Not even her own heart.But Ike's heart is telling him that he and this fiery redhead belong together. And he's determined to make a house call that lasts forever!
The Baby Came C.O.D. (Two Halves of a Whole #21)
by Marie FerrarellaTWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTHE BABY IN HIS IN-BOXWorkaholic Evan Quartermain had no time for love. So when someone left a baby on his secretary's desk, claiming it was his, he was in shock. What did he know about babies?Single mother Claire Walker could see her handsome next-door neighbor needed help. Little did she know that Evan was about to change her life forever. Especially when another surprise showed up on the doorstep!TWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTwo Halves of a Whole: Identical twins separated at birth find love, family...and each other in these festive holiday stories by RITA Award-winning author Marie Ferrarella.Look for DESPERATELY SEEKING TWIN... this month in Silhouette Yours Truly.
The Baby Caper
by Emma GoldrickA Bachelor, a Bachelorette and a Baby...It was the formula for disaster-novelist Jeb Lacey was left holding a baby! No wonder Meg Hubbard seemed heaven-sent; she was, after all, a woman, and bound to be naturally gifted with children. Meg only agreed with Jeb's optimism to get a newspaper interview with him, but within the change of a diaper she was utterly entranced by little Eleanor.However, Meg's grandmother, Annie Mae, didn't hold with this newfound domestic bliss: to her, babies needed parents-married ones!
The Baby Claim (His Baby #2)
by Catherine GeorgeOne night of passion and…she was pregnant! Dan Armstrong, the father of Jess’s baby, insisted they should marry immediately, but Jess wasn’t so sure. Dan had wanted her body, and now he wanted their baby…but did he really want her as his bride?
The Baby Connection (Texas Country Legacy)
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Ali OlsonShe didn’t bargain on loveThe Texas Wildcatter’s Baby by Cathy Gillen ThackerWildcatter Ginger Rollins and environmental cowboy Rand McCabe are on opposite sides when it comes to the Texas land they both love. But now that Ginger’s pregnant, they have only one option. Rand is all for getting married. Too bad the independent Ginger sees their union as a nonnegotiable deal. How long can he keep his feelings—and their baby—a secret?The Cowboy’s Surprise Baby by Ali OlsonAmy McNeal has two reasons to return to Spring Valley, Texas. One is her brother’s wedding. The other is to set things straight with a handsome cowboy. Jack Stuart has never forgiven Amy for walking out on him years ago. Yet while their lives are worlds apart, they still just fit together. Now Jack must show Amy that she belongs in Spring Valley with him. But life can be full of surprises…Previously published as The Texas Wildcatter’s Baby and The Cowboy’s Surprise Baby
The Baby Legacy
by Pamela TothA MIX-UP AT THE BUTTONWOOD BABY CLINIC...Megan Malone just needed a Lamaze coach-not a handsome, hormone-spinning father-to-be who insisted he help raise herbundle of joy! But that's just what Mac Duncan-the man who should have stayed the anonymoussperm donor-was demanding when he found out he'd fathered a child.Now Megan began to welcome Mac's protection and promises for their baby's future. And uh-oh-was that the baby kicking, or Megan's heartstrings being tugged when Mac started to show something other than fatherly concern?
The Baby Magnet
by Terry EssigBachelor Luke DeForest was attracted to women who were affectionate, curvy, and ready to laugh. Until he got exactly what he hadn't wished for! The newest female in his life-plump, screaming, toddling little Carolyn-was more than any single man could handle. A man of his word, yet knowing nothing about booties and bottles, Luke vowed to do his best for the orphaned child. So who could he turn to? Suddenly Luke remembered his lovely, vulnerable ex-sister-in-law. Before, Marie had always brought things to mind Luke had no business feeling. But this time she could be the answer to all his prayers&3151;except how to stay single.
The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book
by Joe Borgenicht Paul Kepple Jude Buffum Lynn RosenBoost Your Baby's Brain Power! Babies learn about their world by playing. And with The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book, you'll discover 75 exciting ways to enrich their minds, strengthen their bodies, and spark their imaginations. No expensive toys or battery-operated gizmos are required--just common household materials and a little creativity. From cooking and making crafts to dancing, playing music, and imitating favorite zoo animals, these activities all feature numerous developmental benefits. Compatible with all models ages 0-36 months, The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book will result in hours of enjoyment.
The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner's and Instruction Manual)
by Joe Borgenicht Louis BorgenichtAt Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology You've programmed your DVR, you've installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check Facebook on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here--courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
The Baby Planner
by Josie BrownThe Nanny Diaries meets The Wedding Planner in this smart, dishy novel from the author of Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives--featuring a woman who runs San Francisco's premier baby planning company and the mommies-to-be who seek out her services. Today's trend seems to be that long before a professional woman's baby bump becomes obvious under her Armani suit, she turns to San Francisco's premier baby planner, Maddie McFadden, whose job it is to make her clients' pregnancies emotionally painless. Maddie may make her living consulting with new moms on the latest and greatest baby gadgets no parent should be without, or which mommy meet-ups are the most socially desirable, but the success of her marriage to husband Brady depends on controlling her own urges toward motherhood. He's adamant that they stay childless, but Maddie suspects it's only because he's still too upset that his out-of-town ex-wife rarely lets him see their eight-year-old son. Living vicariously through her clueless clients and her twin sisters' precocious toddlers only makes Maddie's biological clock tick louder. As she helps her newest client--Tyler Halstead, a stockbroker who must raise his newborn alone after the tragic death of his wife in childbirth--she tries her best to get pregnant "accidentally." If that should happen, Brady will have to live with it... right? But when the unexpected happens, Maddie learns the most important life lesson of all: How we nurture is the true nature of love.
The Baby Project
by Grace GreenMallory had given up a high-powered job to look after her orphaned nephew, and no way was she going to let Jordan Caine walk in and steal custody! It was true he had a valid claim to baby Matthew, but Mallory just couldn't bear to lose him...Only, Jordan's proposed solution was equally outrageous: he wanted them to marry and share custody! Mallory had no choice but to live under Jordan's roof, but could she really agree to become his wife?
The Baby Quilt
by Christine FlynnLOVE'S PATCHWORKBlock by block, stitch by stitch, the baby quilt told its story of love. And Emily Miller swaddled her precious newborn within it to provide protection-and to remember the family she and her child were forbidden to see. To Emily, the quilt was a cherished treasure. But to the sophisticated Chicago lawyer stranded on her farm, it could never carry the same value.Except Justin Sloan seemed at peace in her world. Seemed taken with her simple ways and even simpler beauty. And his affection for her fatherless babe was as tangible as the threads that held the quilt together. But could Justin ever see them together-as a family?THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes brining up baby can bring surprises-and showers of love!
The Baby Scandal (Expecting! #26)
by Cathy WilliamsRuth had been overwhelmed by Franco Leoni from the moment she became his secretary. A shy reverend's daughter, Ruth was stunned when such a dynamic, handsome man took an interest in her. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help falling in love with her boss!Franco didn't want a secret affair, but Ruth was afraid of scandal. She tried to disguise her feelings and conceal their passion. Only, there was one thing she couldn't hide: she was expecting his baby!
The Baby Secret (Expecting! #2004)
by Helen BrooksWhen wedding night passion leads to fiasco, a husband will do anything to find his missing bride—and discover her shocking secret—in this romance novel.Zac and Victoria had a dream wedding—followed by an unforgettable wedding night. Then Victoria discovers that her new husband, the man she adores, has betrayed her—after only one day of marriage! She wastes no time packing her bags and leaving. But Zac won’t let go of Victoria so easily . . . He only wanted to protect his innocent wife from the harsh realities of the world, but Zac knows it was wrong to keep secrets from her. Now he’s determined to find her and bring her home. Only when he does, he discovers that Victoria has been keeping a secret of her own: their wedding night had resulted in a baby!
The Baby Tree
by Sophie BlackallCleverly revealing the basics of reproduction in an age-appropriate way, award-winning Sophie Blackall has created a beautiful picture book full of playful details to amuse and engage readers. Sooner or later, every child will ask, Where do babies come from? Answering this question has never been this easy or entertaining! Join a curious little boy who asks everyone from his babysitter to the mailman, getting all sorts of funny answers along the way, before his parents gently set him straight.
The Baby Trivia Game
by Courtney CookeThe first gift to open at a shower, this game will amuse and challenge guests as they test their baby saavy. It features 52 fun questions, ranging from the name of the first baby born in America (Oceanus Hopkins) to the average number of diapers used by one baby (7,500). A great icebreaker that will get any baby shower off to a fast, fun start.
The Baby Verdict (Expecting!)
by Cathy WilliamsAssignment: baby?Jessica had tried hard to play down her attractiveness at work. She wasn't interested in office affairs, or so she thought until company boss Bruno Carr personally assigned her to work closely with him on a major lawsuit....Jessica knew she'd won Bruno's professional respect. She also sensed that he saw beyond her neat suits and cool manner-both of which Jessica was forced to abandon on a Caribbean business trip.... Steamy, sensual nights followed, but was it more than an affair? The only verdict Jessica could be certain of was that she was now expecting her boss's baby!She's sexy, successful...and PREGNANT!
The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy
by Babylon BeeFrom the authors of the bestselling Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness, and the minds behind the popular website The Babylon Bee comes a tongue-in-cheek guide to Democracy where you'll learn how to rig elections, bribe politicians, and crush your political enemies for good.In The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy, America's favorite satirists take you into a world you might have thought was beyond parody--politics. From closed-door meetings of bureaucrats deciding the fates of millions to preposterous lies from the campaign trail, The Bee skewers our political overlords with matchless wit. In this visual guide, you&’ll learn how to rig an election, how to stage an insurrection, which political party you should join, and more--everything you need to fully participate in the worst political system of all time (except for all the others).
The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender (Babylon Bee Guides)
by Kyle MannFrom the satirical minds behind the viral sensation The Babylon Bee comes the latest installment of its guide series. This looks at the two "original gangsta" genders—male and female—shows us the progressively insane slide into the multiplying number of genders that has lately been spiraling out of control.The third entry in the bestselling Babylon Bee Guide series explores the whole colorful rainbow of genders. Men! Women! And millions more! Featuring gorgeous custom artwork, infographics, charts, and interactive features, every page will catch the eye with hilarious observations about the differences between the two original genders and all the new ones we&’ve just recently made up. Features will include: Diagrams documenting the biological and behavioral differences between men and women How to tell if you are a man or a woman How to choose your gender How to change genders if the mood strikes Interviews with experts in which we ask, &“What the heck is a woman, anyway?&” What it means to be a father What it means to be a mother (or is that &“birthing person&”?) How to get a good woman/man to fall for you Comprehensive coverage of all the imaginary genders besides men and women Hall of fame: best men and best women in human history Through The Babylon Bee&’s patented satirical voice, this book will tell you everything you need to learn about gender identity, transgenderism, and biological sex. Use it to teach your kids before their first-grade teacher does!!
The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness
by Babylon BeeTo show the world you're a good person—and also to avoid getting canceled and having your life ruined by a Twitter mob—you need to get WOKE. In The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness, the writers of satirical sensation The Babylon Bee tell you how to choose your pronouns, blame everyone else for your problems, and show the world how virtuous you are with virtue-signaling profile pictures and stunning and brave hashtags. A tongue-in-cheek guide to the far Left&’s obsession with intersectional insanity, The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness will help you laugh at the state of our culture so you don&’t cry.
The Babylon Bee Guide to the Apocalypse (Babylon Bee Guides)
by Babylon BeeFrom the satirical minds behind the viral sensation The Babylon Bee comes the latest installment of its guide series that will teach you how to survive every potential end-times situation, from the coming communist takeover to the rise of artificial intelligence-powered death robots. The apocalypse is nigh! With the imminent threat of climate change, alien invasion, zombie attacks, dangerous MAGA terrorists, and countless other possible scenarios, the world could literally end before you finish reading this sentence. Oh, good—looks like it didn&’t. But that doesn&’t mean you're safe. In The Babylon Bee Guide to the Apocalypse, the writers of trusted fake news site The Babylon Bee teach you how to survive in every potential end-times situation, from the coming communist takeover to the rise of artificial intelligence-powered death robots. It&’s the only way to be prepared! This book includes literally everything you need to prep for the apocalypse including the following: Handy attack moves to fight off zombies, commies, and other brainless monsters Easy bunker construction guides so you can get started building your own apocalypse safe space today Interior decorating tips that will wow any guests into your 50-story underground nuclear silo Weapon assembly DIY guides on how to put together the very best tools for fighting off all kinds of post-apocalyptic horrors Reports from the multiverse where we have a reporter on the ground telling you how the world ends in every possible universe Attractive infographics and charts on every page that even YOU can understand Helpful financial tips for what kind of currency and precious metals to hoard for the end of the world Funny stick figures While other books just tell you that we&’re doomed and the collapse of Western Civilization is imminent, only The Babylon Bee Guide to the Apocalypse gives you the tools you need to survive it. If you don&’t buy a copy, it&’s not like it&’s the end of the world. OH WAIT—IT IS.
The Babysitter at Rest
by Jen George&“I'm so happy this collection exists. I feel drunk with love for these stories. They're so funny and weird and true.&” —Sheila Heti Five stories―several as long as novellas―introduce the world to Jen George, a writer whose furiously imaginative new voice calls to mind Donald Barthelme and Leonora Carrington no less than Kathy Acker and Chris Kraus. In &“Guidance/The Party,&” an ethereal alcoholic &“Guide&” in robes and flowing hair appears to help a thirty-three-year-old woman prepare a party for her belated adulthood; &“Take Care of Me Forever&” tragically lambasts the medical profession as a ship of fools afloat in loneliness and narcissism; &“Instruction&” chronicles a season in an unconventional art school called The Warehouse, where students divide their time between orgies, art critiques, and burying dead racehorses. Combining slapstick, surrealism, erotica, and social criticism, Jen George's sprawling creative energy belies the secret precision and unexpected tenderness of everything she writes.
The Babysitters Coven (The Babysitters Coven #1)
by Kate M. WilliamsAdventures in Babysitting meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this funny, action-packed novel about a coven of witchy babysitters who realize their calling to protect the innocent and save the world from an onslaught of evil. Seventeen-year-old Esme Pearl has a babysitters club. She knows it's kinda lame, but what else is she supposed to do? Get a job? Gross. Besides, Esme likes babysitting, and she's good at it.And lately Esme needs all the cash she can get, because it seems like destruction follows her wherever she goes. Let's just say she owes some people a new tree. Enter Cassandra Heaven. She's Instagram-model hot, dresses like she found her clothes in a dumpster, and has a rebellious streak as gnarly as the cafeteria cooking. So why is Cassandra willing to do anything, even take on a potty-training two-year-old, to join Esme's babysitters club?The answer lies in a mysterious note Cassandra's mother left her: "Find the babysitters. Love, Mom."Turns out, Esme and Cassandra have more in common than they think, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home."The Baby-Sitters Club...but spooky."--Cosmopolitan"A high-energy series starter that's plenty of fun."--Booklist"Combines everything you love."--Man Repeller
The Bachelor Auction
by Rachel Van DykenCinderella never had to deal with this crap.Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .