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The Bump
by Sidney Karger"With a fresh mix of Little Miss Sunshine and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Bump takes us on a laugh-out-loud and moving adventure. Wyatt and Biz are such vivid, relatable characters to root for as they navigate love and family with tears and hilarity. It's another sweet book from Sid and I didn't want this fun ride to end!"—Molly Shannon, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and actressTwo men expecting a baby via surrogate go on the road trip of a lifetime in this hilarious and poignant novel by Sidney Karger, author of Best Men. Wyatt Wallace is a practical, super organized director of TV commercials. Biz Petterelli is a child-actor-turned-magazine-writer who thrives on spontaneity. Though polar opposites, they are fully committed to their relationship and their life in Brooklyn with their dog, Matilda. They&’re also about to have a baby together. And they&’re freaking out. They&’ve both dreamed of becoming parents, but now that it&’s happening, they&’re doubting everything. Their baby is due in a few weeks and instead of flying to California just before the birth as planned, Biz has a better idea. They could use one last hurrah, along with some serious &“us-time&” to mend the issues they&’ve been having lately—before they get tied down by fatherhood and its impending responsibilities. So the daddies-to-be load up their 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet and embark on an epic cross-country babymoon. They attempt to recharge at the beach in Provincetown, stumble through their impromptu baby shower in Chicago, and endure a Star Wars-themed wedding in Colorado before heading west for the baby. But when they take several unexpected detours, old wounds are reopened and secrets spill out that could change their relationship for better or for worse, forcing the couple to reexamine the meaning of family while building their own. After all, what&’s a road trip without a few bumps along the way?
The Bumper Book For The Loo: Facts and figures, stats and stories – an unputdownable treat of trivia
by Mitchell SymonsWhen Mitchell Symons wrote his extraordinary bestsellers This Book, That Book and The Other Book - all neatly combined in one sensational volume, The Ultimate Loo Book - he was judged by many to be the King of Trivia. Now, inThe Bumper Book for the Loo, this supremo of weird and wonderful, astonishing and inexplicable facts, figures, stats and stories returns with a super selection of trivialistic treats - each one more remarkable and, yes, even more trivial than anything he's compiled before. For example, did you know that...·The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m... ·There was once an internet rumour that Belgium doesn't exist... ·In 1830, King Louis XIX ruled France for just 15 minutes...·All mammals have jaws but only humans have chins...·Peru has more pyramids than Egypt...Packed to the rafters with all manner of useful and useless information, lists of the biggest, the smallest, the best and the worst, The Bumper Book for the Loo is a hilarious compendium of endless delights - and a hugely entertaining, unputdownable feat of nonsense!
The Bumper Book of Blackboard Blunders: Spelling Slip-Ups and Homework Howlers
by Richard Benson'I need to work hard on my maths so I will be god at it.''My dads boss lives in a big hose.''When I am older I want to learn to drive a cat.' Children are at their funniest when they’re trying to be serious, and their earnest attempts at mastering the English language are a goldmine of unintentional humour, from the charming to the ludicrous, and from the profound to the downright X-rated. Enjoy this bumper edition of side-splitting spelling slip-ups and hilarious homework howlers.
The Bumper Book of Jokes: The Ultimate Compendium of Wisecracks, Gags and Howlers for Every Occasion
by Harry HiltonIf laughter is the best medicine, this colossal compendium is an overdose waiting to happen! With gags grouped into sections ranging from babies and birthdays to marriage and music, there’s something for everyone in these jest-packed pages. Side effects may include split sides and a sore jaw.
The Bumper Book of Slightly Forgotten but Nevertheless Still Great British Olympians and Other Sporting Heroes
by Simon BullivantThe Bumper Book of Slightly Forgotten British Olympians and Other Sporting Heroes is just that: a collection of stirring tales of pluck, grit, triumph, disaster and on occasion, ineptitude, featuring a host of former sportspeople who've been utterly forgotten by history.From Maude Waveney, the plucky servant girl who bravely took half a day off work scrubbing kitchen floors to win a gold medal folding bedsheets in the first London games, to Tom Drake, Dressage's first punk, who shocked the sport with his slashed jacket and swear words on his hat.There's the tale of the Lincolnshire javelin thrower who fell under the spell of a cult devoted to the eating of egg and chips; of the mascot of Bexhill-on-Sea's ill fated bid to host the Olympics and "Ample" Arthur Cartwright, whose football career was blighted by an obsession with archaeology.They, and many others, all have a story to tell.
The Bumper Book of Sporting Wit
by Richard BensonWin, lose or draw, players and fans always have something to say about it. Packed with the best quips and quotes from the sporting world, this huge collection will keep you smiling in the stands even when you’re smarting from the scoreline.
The Bumper Book of Sporting Wit
by Richard BensonWin, lose or draw, players and fans always have something to say about it. Packed with the best quips and quotes from the sporting world, this huge collection will keep you smiling in the stands even when you’re smarting from the scoreline.
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains edition
by Joe KerrHundreds of hilarious and hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who's obsessed with the heroes and villains from movies, legends and comic books.Would you rather have web shooters or Thor's hammer?Would you rather take the Hulk or Venom home to meet your family?And would you rather wear Iron Man's suit to the beach or to bed?!The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains Edition is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment.
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains edition
by Joe KerrHundreds of hilarious and hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who's obsessed with the heroes and villains from movies, legends and comic books.Would you rather have web shooters or Thor's hammer?Would you rather take the Hulk or Venom home to meet your family?And would you rather wear Iron Man's suit to the beach or to bed?!The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains Edition is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment.
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Over 350 hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 (Would You Rather?)
by Joe KerrWith over 350 ridiculous, mind-boggling and hilarious hypothetical questions, this is the perfect stocking filler or Christmas party game for anyone aged 6 to 106 Would you rather always have wet hair or always have wet feet?Would you rather live in a lighthouse on an island or a treehouse in a rainforest?Would you rather give the stranger on the bus next to you £1 million or receive £50,000 yourself?And would you rather chew someone else's chewing gum . . . or drink someone else's backwash???The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game after Christmas lunch, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather? is guaranteed to provide you with HOURS of entertainment.Don't miss these other great titles from Sphere Books: ** Distract Yourself: 101 Positive Things to Do and Learn Whilst You Stay Home **** Home Sweet Home: The Little Book of Natural Cleaning **** Shelf Respect: A Book Lovers' Guide to Curating Book Shelves at Home **
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Over 350 hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 (Would You Rather?)
by Joe KerrWith over 350 ridiculous, mind-boggling and hilarious hypothetical questions, this is the perfect stocking filler or Christmas party game for anyone aged 6 to 106 Would you rather always have wet hair or always have wet feet?Would you rather live in a lighthouse on an island or a treehouse in a rainforest?Would you rather give the stranger on the bus next to you £1 million or receive £50,000 yourself?And would you rather chew someone else's chewing gum . . . or drink someone else's backwash???The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game after Christmas lunch, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather? is guaranteed to provide you with HOURS of entertainment.Don't miss these other great titles from Sphere Books: ** Distract Yourself: 101 Positive Things to Do and Learn Whilst You Stay Home **** Home Sweet Home: The Little Book of Natural Cleaning **** Shelf Respect: A Book Lovers' Guide to Curating Book Shelves at Home **
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition
by Joe KerrHundreds of hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who loves princess movies, stories and fairy tales.Would you rather have Harry Styles as your fairy godmother or Ariana Grande?Would you rather be a wayfinder like Moana or an archer like Merida?And would you rather have Rapunzel's hair growing from your armpits or growing from your toes?!The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition is guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment.
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition
by Joe KerrHundreds of hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who loves princess movies, stories and fairy tales.Would you rather have Harry Styles as your fairy godmother or Ariana Grande?Would you rather be a wayfinder like Moana or an archer like Merida?And would you rather have Rapunzel's hair growing from your armpits or growing from your toes?!The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition is guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment.
The Bunk Bed: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #112)
by Jackie WalterIn this story, Freddie and Billy are getting bunk beds. They are very excited but just cannot agree on which bunk each should have. Luckily, Mum has a plan.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Green stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 5 (Green) in classroom reading lessons.
The Bunk-Bed Bus
by Frank RodgersIncluded in the the original Standard Attainment Tests book list for English schoolsJanet and Sam have the most dynamic granny you’ve ever met. She goes jogging, builds shelves and fixes cars - and when a snooty neighbour tells her she’s not artistic she’s determined to prove her wrong. Granny sets to work and creates a wonderful iron sculpture for the art exhibition. The local children think it’s great - but what will the judges think of the amazing bunk-bed bus?Just perfect for beginner readers.
The Bunny Hop (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)
by Sarah Albee Maggie SwansonEarly one Easter morning, bunnies begin turning up in the strangest (and funniest) places all over Sesame Street. Where did they come from? This is a hilarious tale told in rollicking rhyme--a great way to celebrate Easter and spring with your toddler!
The Bunny Hop (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)
by Sarah AlbeeEarly one Easter morning, bunnies begin turning up in the strangest (and funniest) places all over Sesame Street. Where did they come from? This is a hilarious tale told in rollicking rhyme—a great way to celebrate Easter and spring with your toddler!This Read & Listen Edition contains audio narration.
The Bunny Surprise (Step into Reading)
by Apple JordanBuzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and the rest of the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story are back for an Easter adventure! Kids ages 4-6 will love learning to read with this Step 1 Step into Reading reader.
The Burn Cookbook: An Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans
by Jonathan Bennett Nikki Martin Lacey ChabertReal Recipes to Feed Your Inner PlasticTHE BURN COOKBOOK is a hilarious, delicious must-have cookbook for chefs (and wannabes) everywhere! Jonathan Bennett (that's right, Aaron Samuels himself) dishes out a tasty parody of Mean Girls, serving up behind-the-scenes stories from the movie alongside awesome recipes for treats that your favorite mean girls should be enjoying in Girl World. Like math, the language of food is the same in every country, and this cookbook is packed with amazing creations like Fetch-uccine Alfredo, You Go, Glenn (Hot) Cocoa, and Just Stab Caesar Salad. Written with the help of rock star chef Nikki Martin, Jonathan also shares his favorite recipes from his own childhood, like his mom's famous stuffed shells, mandarin chicken salad, and other specialties that will round out any special event. Perfect for happy hour (don't forget it's from 4:00 to 6:00 PM), Wednesdays, or when sweatpants are the only thing that fits, THE BURN COOKBOOK is a must-own book for any food lover still trying making fetch happen.
The Burnout: A Novel
by Sophie KinsellaSparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher.&“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It&’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.&”—Jojo MoyesShe can do anything . . . just not everything.Sasha has had it. She cannot bring herself to respond to another inane, &“urgent&” (but obviously not at all urgent) email or participate in the corporate employee joyfulness program. She hasn&’t seen her friends in months. Sex? Seems like a lot of effort. Even cooking dinner takes far too much planning. Sasha has hit a wall.Armed with good intentions to drink kale smoothies, try yoga, and find peace, she heads to the seaside resort she loved as a child. But it&’s the off season, the hotel is in a dilapidated shambles, and she has to share the beach with the only other occupant: a grumpy guy named Finn, who seems as stressed as Sasha. How can she commune with nature when he&’s sitting on her favorite rock, watching her? Nor can they agree on how best to alleviate their burnout (Sasha: manifesting, wild swimming; Finn: drinking whisky, getting pizza delivered to the beach).When curious messages, seemingly addressed to Sasha and Finn, begin to appear on the beach, the two are forced to talk—about everything. How did they get so burned out? Can either of them remember something they used to love? (Answer: surfing!) And the question they try and fail to ignore: what does the energy between them—flaring even in the face of their bone-deep exhaustion—signify?
The Bus for Us
by Suzanne BloomA perfect picture book to share with children starting school or those riding the school bus for the first time. It&’s the first day of school for Tess, and it&’s also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, &“Is this the bus for us, Gus?&” as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a variety of vehicles in this charming book that makes a great gift for any child about to start school.
The Bus on Thursday: A Novel
by Shirley Barrett'Intoxicating' Jeff VanderMeer, author of Annihilation'Barrett's brilliant second novel plummets headlong into a darkly funny tale' Mail on SundayBridget Jones meets Twin Peaks in this black comedy about a woman's retreat to a remote Australian town and the horrors awaiting her.It wasn't just the bad breakup that turned Eleanor Mellett's life upside down. It was the cancer. And all the demons that came with it.One day she felt a bit of a bump when she was scratching her armpit at work. The next thing she knew, her breast was being removed by an inappropriately attractive doctor, and she was subsequently inundated with cupcakes, besieged by judgy support groups, and the ungrateful recipient of hand-knitted sweaters from her mum.Luckily, Eleanor finds that Talbingo, a remote little town, needs a primary-school teacher. Their Miss Barker upped and vanished in the night, despite being the most caring teacher ever, according to everyone. Unfortunately, Talbingo is a bit creepy. It's not only the communion-wine-swigging priest prone to rants about how cancer is caused by demons. Or the unstable, overly sensitive kids, always going on about Miss Barker and her amazing sticker system. It's living alone in a remote cabin, with no phone service or wifi, wondering why there are so many locks on the front door, and who is knocking on it late at night.Riotously funny, deeply unsettling, and surprisingly poignant, Shirley Barrett's The Bus on Thursday is a wicked, weird, wild ride for fans of Maria Semple, Stephen King and Henry James's The Turn of the Screw. And when have those three writers ever appeared in the same sentence?
The Bush Doctor's Challenge
by Carol MarinelliCity doctor in the Outback…Dr. Abby Hampton is the ultimate city doctor, and is absolutely dreading being stuck in a bush hospital for three months—until she steps off the plane! Midwife Kell Bevan is there to greet her and he's absolutely gorgeous! The sexual chemistry between the pair is ignited. But Abby is determined not to get involved because her life is in the city. But each dramatic medical emergency pushes their proximity and emotions to the breaking point—Kell has fallen in love with Abby and he's not afraid to admit it! Will Abby take up Kell's challenge—to stay in the Outback and become his bride?
The Bushwackers
by Christy LenziDuring the Civil War, rural families had to watch out for guerrilla fighters called bushwackers. Josey McBride and her Missourian family in this story find their farmhouse abruptly invaded by these troublesome thieves. If the McBride family is lucky, the women and children can outsmart the notorious Bill Wilson and his gang.