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The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple
by Frank StrackRule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow.THE VELOMINATI embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and wisdom as with performance.Rule #9: If you cycle in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.THE RULES is their Bible. It is an essential part of every cyclist's arsenal - whether you're grudgingly cycling to work in the rain or gearing up to be the next Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy or Victoria Pendleton.Rule #12: The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned.
The Rumpelstiltskin Problem
by Vivian Vande VeldeHave you ever wondered just what was going on when that odd little man with the long name stepped up and volunteered to spin straw into gold for the miller's daughter? If you stop and think about it, there are some very peculiar and rather hard-to-explain components to the story. Vivian Vande Velde has wondered too, and she's come up with these six alternative versions of the old legend. A bevy of miller's daughters confront their perilous situation in very different ways - sometimes comic, sometimes scary. Most of the time, it's the daughter who gets off safely, but sometimes, amazingly, Rumpelstiltskin himself wins the day. And in one tale, it is the king who cleverly escapes a quite unexpected fate.
The Runaway Belly Button
by John FlanneryIn the charming and lighthearted picture book, The Runaway Belly Button, John Flannery and Mika Song bring to life the sweetly goofy Belly Button as she reminds you how nice it is to be sparkling clean.Grace loved to get dirty. But she was also pretty good at getting clean—she took proper care of Hands, paid extra attention to Feet, and even remembered to scrub behind Ears. There was just one body part she tended to forget: Belly Button.Day after day, Belly Button got dirtier… and stinkier… and filthier. Until after one particularly neglectful bath, Belly Button decides she’ll have to get outie there to look and smell great again.
The Runaway Bride and the Billionaire (Summer at Villa Rosa #3)
by Kate HardyA Mediterranean escape! Heartbroken jilted bride Immi Marlowe flees to Isola dei Fiore, desperate to get away. But just around the corner from Villa Rosa, a gorgeous billionaire is waiting to sweep her off her feet… Matt Stark shares Immi&’s sense of adventure, and on the island&’s golden beaches they form a connection that neither wants to end. Immi&’s stay is supposed to be temporary—but with her secret past revealed, how far will Matt go to prove they can go the distance? Summer at Villa Rosa—Book 3 of 4
The Runaway Egg
by Katy HudsonFrom the author/illustrator of Too Many Carrots comes a rollicking ready-for-baby story-complete with chickens, pigs, and a very angry bull! A perfect springtime read-aloud! Chick is getting a new baby brother . . . and he does NOT understand what all the fuss is about. What is so exciting about an egg that just sits there? Well, it turns out this egg doesn&’t &“just sit there&”—it cracks, two little legs pop out, and it sprints away! Oh, brother! Chick immediately finds himself on a madcap chase through the barnyard as he attempts to protect the legged egg from danger. Narrow misses and hilarious scrapes make this story of brotherly love a truly dynamic read-aloud.
The Runaway No-wheeler
by Peter SteinTrucks! Counting! Tire-eating aliens! This wonderful, rhyming, super-silly book has it ALL...including Bob Staake's awesome artwork.THE RUNAWAY NO-WHEELER is a clever spin on a counting book and the perennial favorite, a book starring trucks. Tony is a sturdy, long-hauling 18-wheeler with a delivery to make, but many obstacles are in the way -- from potholes to slime to rescue missions to aliens' space rockets. In the style of counting classics like Dr. Seuss' Ten Apples Up on Top -- though in this case, subtractive counting -- Tony finds himself losing wheel after wheel with each hurdle he encounters. Will he be able to make his delivery?
The Runaway Princess
by Hester BrowneIf Amy Wilde's new boyfriend, Leo, treats her like a queen, that's because he's secretly a prince himself: Leopold William Victor Wolfsburg of Nirona, the ninth most eligible royal bachelor in the world. Amy soon discovers that dating an heir to a throne has many charms--intimate alfresco dinners, glittering galas, and, for a girl who lives in jeans and wellies, a dazzling new wardrobe with tiaras to match. But there are also drawbacks: imagine the anxiety of meeting your boyfriend's parents multiplied by a factor of "riding in a private jet," "staying in a castle," and "discussing the line of succession over lunch." Not to mention the sudden press interest in your very un-royal family. When an unexpected turn of events pushes Leo closer to the throne, the Wolfsburgs decide to step up Amy's transformation from down-to-earth gardener to perfectly polished princess-in-waiting. Amy would do anything for Leo, but is finding her Prince Charming worth the price of losing herself?As the extravagant wedding plans consume the little country, Amy feels increasingly apprehensive and unsure of whether she's the girl Leo thinks she is--especially with a scandal brewing within her own family. But can she run from her true love--and the glitter of royalty--and return to life as a commoner?
The Runaway Princess
by Patricia ForsytheThey came from different worlds, but sexy and sincere Jace McTaggart was exactly the husband regal Alexis would have chosen for herself. Every tender kiss they shared seemed to bring this commitment-shy bachelor closer...to a proposal?Marriage to a man who could love her was Alexis's most cherished dream. But what would Jace say when he discovered the truth? When the proud rancher learned that the quiet substitute schoolteacher was actually a princess escaping the husband candidates her father had chosen?And then came the day when he demanded to know what she was hiding....
The Runaway Princess: a feel-good and heart-warming comedy for all true romantics
by Hester BrowneLove is hard enough without worrying if your tiara's straight . . .Amy Wilde is tired of the idiots her glamorous flatmate Jo tries to set her up with - she'd much rather be landscaping a garden with her dog Badger at her side than trying to find the man of her dreams. That is, until she meets Leo Wolfsburg. Handsome, polite, funny, intriguing - Leo is everything Amy could want in a man. Best of all, the attraction seems mutual.But Leo's lifestyle is a world away from her own. Private planes, charity balls, exclusive members' clubs . . . They're from two different worlds, but is that enough to keep them apart?'An adorable heroine, divine hero and gorgeous writing - basically, it's just perfect' JILL MANSELL'Clear your diary and turn off your phone. Prince Harry can call you back later . This is a book you won't want to put down' CHRISSIE MANBYREADERS LOVE THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS'This has everything: emotion, wit, real life and true romance' *****'Ended up staying all night reading it' *****'Fantastic from start to finish' *****'Perfect escapism' *****'Good old-fashioned romance complete with a Prince Charming' *****
The Runaway Princess: a feel-good and heart-warming comedy for all true romantics
by Hester BrowneAmy Wilde is tired of the idiots her glamorous flatmate Jo tries to set her up with - she'd much rather be landscaping a garden with her dog Badger at her side than trying to find the man of her dreams. That is, until she meets Leo Wolfsburg. Handsome, polite, funny, intriguing - Leo is everything Amy could want in a man. Best of all, the attraction seems mutual. But Leo's lifestyle is a world away from her own. Private planes, charity balls, exclusive members' clubs - Amy begins to realise that her simple existence has been turned upside down. And just where is Leo's home country of Nirona, anyway? Is this all too good to be true?(P)2013 WF Howes Ltd
The Runaway Shirt
by Kathy MacMillanIn The Runaway Shirt, a mother and child transform the chore of laundry into a afternoon of laughter and imagination.
The Ruthless Billionaire's Redemption
by Sandra MartonDon't miss a second chance to enjoy this bestselling story from Sandra Marton!Beauty who defied the beast!An invitation to France is the fresh start Danielle needs. But throwing off the shacklesof her old life and asserting her independence proves difficult in the presence offormidable tycoon Lee Bradford.The injury that ended his racing career has left Lee dark and brooding. Danielle is abreath of fresh air, but her innocent spirit can only be tainted by his damaged soul.Should he fight their attraction—or will Danielle be the one to redeem this ruthlessbillionaire?Originally published in 1990 as Garden of Eden.
The Ruthless Caleb Wilde: A Secret Baby Romance (The Wilde Brothers #2)
by Sandra MartonCaleb Wilde, infamous attorney, has a merciless streak and a razor-sharp mind...Years of relentless work have hardened Caleb's heart-until one New York night changes everything. Now, he's haunted by the memory of tangled sheets, unrivaled passion and one woman-Sage Dalton.The siren of his dreams is, in reality, the woman who played him for a fool-but still nothing can satiate his burning desire for her. So when he learns that Sage has something very precious that belongs to him, a gift from their one night, Caleb will stop at nothing to claim it!
The Ruthless Marriage Bid
by Elizabeth PowerTaylor's time as Jared Steele's wife was short, but not sweet: within weeks of their wedding she discovered that she was pregnant and that Jared had a mistress. She lost both the baby and her marriage....Now Jared has returned--and he ruthlessly claims that he wants Taylor back! And he holds the trump card: he won't grant her a divorce unless she agrees to his demands. Though Taylor will never forget the pain that drove her and Jared apart, how long can she hold out when every glance at her tall, dark and impossibly handsome husband reminds her of the passion they once shared?
The SHIIT Workout: Get Fit While You Sh*t
by Jim SquitsThe hilarious Sunday Times bestseller! Reached number 5 in the paperback non-fiction chart – sadly not number 2!Get fit while you sh*t with this rather amusing and slightly silly parody of the HIIT workout phenomenon This is for the multitaskers, the toilet-lovers, the bottom-tooters, the widdlers, the toilet-paper origamists – yes, I’m talking to you! You thought there would never be an exercise regime that you could enjoy in the comfort of the smallest room, but here it is: The SHIIT Workout. It even has pictures and planners to log your workouts.Getting into shape has never been more fun, as you go through the (bowel) motions from jumping jacksies and push-outs to bottom burpees and skidders.This is the essential guide to getting fit while you SHIIT.Just make sure you have plenty of toilet roll handy as it’s going to get messy – you’re going to do more than sweat.
The SHIIT Workout: Get Fit While You Sh*t
by Jim SquitsThe hilarious Sunday Times bestseller! Reached number 5 in the paperback non-fiction chart – sadly not number 2!Get fit while you sh*t with this rather amusing and slightly silly parody of the HIIT workout phenomenon This is for the multitaskers, the toilet-lovers, the bottom-tooters, the widdlers, the toilet-paper origamists – yes, I’m talking to you! You thought there would never be an exercise regime that you could enjoy in the comfort of the smallest room, but here it is: The SHIIT Workout. It even has pictures and planners to log your workouts.Getting into shape has never been more fun, as you go through the (bowel) motions from jumping jacksies and push-outs to bottom burpees and skidders.This is the essential guide to getting fit while you SHIIT.Just make sure you have plenty of toilet roll handy as it’s going to get messy – you’re going to do more than sweat.
The Sacred Art of Stealing
by Christopher BrookmyreA Glasgow bank heist turns into an unlikely meet-cute for a disgruntled female cop in this hilarious crime novel by the master of tartan noir.Their eyes met across a crowded room. It was a room crowded with hostages and armed bank-robbers, and Zal’s eyes were the only part of him that Angelique could see behind his mask. Officer Angelique de Xavia already had enough to be upset about before she’s taken hostage by the most bizarrely unorthodox crooks ever to set foot in Glasgow. Disillusioned, disaffected and chronically single, she’s starting to take stock of the sacrifices she’s made for a job that’s given her back nothing but grief. So when her erstwhile captor has the chutzpah to phone her at work and ask her out on a date, Angelique finds herself in no great hurry to turn him in. She’s long since learned that the cops will never love her back. But maybe one of the robbers will.
The Sad Ghost Club Volume Two: Find Your Kindred Spirits (The Sad Ghost Club #2)
by Lize MeddingsA heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits.When two strangers meet at a party and realise they both feel different from everyone else there, they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong. But when a third ghost wants to join the club, things get a bit more complicated. Can the two ghosts overcome their insecurities and uncertainties in their new friendship, and find a way to welcome new members to the club?Stunningly illustrated, this is Volume 2 in a new graphic novel series, for fans of Heartstopper and Jennifer Niven, and for anyone who's ever felt invisible.Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, @theofficialsadghostclub
The Sad Ghost Club: Volume 1 (The Sad Ghost Club #1)
by Lize MeddingsEver felt anxious or alone? Like you don't belong anywhere? Like you're almost... invisible? Find your kindred spirits at The Sad Ghost Club. (You are not alone. Shhh. Pass it on.)This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything. Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong. Stunningly illustrated, this is volume 1 in a new graphic novel series, for fans of Heartstopper and Jennifer Niven, and for anyone who's ever felt invisible. Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, @theofficialsadghostclub
The Sad Little Fact
by Jonah WinterA New York Times bestselling author and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg deliver a perfectly timed, funny read-aloud about the importance of telling the truth. There once was a fact who could not lie. But no one believed him. When the Authorities lock the sad little fact away, along with other facts, the world goes dark. But facts are stubborn things. With the help of a few skillful fact finders, they make a daring escape and bring truth back to brighten the world. Because after all, "a fact is a fact" and that's that! Truth be told, this spare, ingenious story reads like a modern-day parable. Bestselling author, Jonah Winter, and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg, Pete Oswald, pair together to remind us of the importance of honesty and truth during a time of lies and fake news.
The Saint Valentine's Day Murders: A Robert Amiss Mystery (Robert Amiss/Baroness Jack Troutbeck Mysteries #2)
by Ruth Dudley Edwards"The plotting and the mechanics of the solution are in the best traditions of the classic British mystery...Try not to miss this one." —New York TimesLife in a dismal bureaucratic cul-de-sac is not what Robert Amiss expects when the British civil service lends him for a year to the British Conservation Corporation. In fact, he finds himself condemned to a non-job in a backwater, managing disgruntled and demoralized timeservers who deeply resent him. Morale is not improved by the arrival of Melissa, a radical feminist lesbian separatist. Only Amiss's sense of humour and the joys of visiting Rachel, his new love in Paris, keep him sane.The malice, envy and anger that burgeons among the filing cabinets is first expressed in pettiness and then in unpleasant practical jokes. Then it escalates and finally culminates in callous murder by means of boxes of poisoned chocolates sent to the bureaucrats' wives.With the help of Ellis Pooley, a young detective obsessed with fictional sleuths, Amiss and his friend, Superintendent Milton, search for motives in an office where marital discord and broken dreams might drive anyone to murder.
The Sales Survival Handbook: Cold Calls, Commissions, and Caffeine Addiction--The Real Truth About Life in Sales
by Jeb Blount Ken KupchikWelcome to the world’s oldest profession . . . sales.Working in sales, you have the opportunity to make more money and drink more coffee than you ever thought possible! You also get these bonus benefits: customers who lie to your face, quotas that change as soon as you hit them, management that puts soul-crushing demands on you to produce . . . and so much pressure you’re likely to experience PSSD (Post Sales Stress Disorder). Whether you’ve been in sales for a while, are new to the game, or just need a lift, this humorous yet practical guide shows you how to:Overcome objections without tearsGet out of a sales slump…legallyCold call without sedativesBeg for referralsSpot common types of customers, coworkers, and managersDecipher compensation plansDeal with the day-to-dayMaintain a social life (mission impossible) And much, much moreThe Sales Survival Handbook contains all the do’s, don’ts, quizzes, lists, and real-world advice you need to survive the agony and enjoy the ecstasy of your sales career.
The Salvatore Marriage Deal (Expecting!)
by Natalie RiversThe ruthless Italian tycoon and his pregnant mistress...Powerful and arrogant, Vito Salvatore thinks Lily Chase is different from the women he normally beds. But when she tells him she's pregnant, he calls her a gold digger and throws her out!A marriage by arrangement!But now Vito needs a Salvatore heir. So he'll take Lily as his convenient bride!
The Sand Cafe: A Novel
by Neil MacfarquharA fierce, funny debut novel of journalists at war? or waiting for one that never quite arrives? based on the Gulf War experiences of a renowned "New York Times" correspondent
The Sandwich That Grew
by Jenny HealeyIt’s lunch time and Ella is hungry. A sandwich would be perfect. The fridge and pantry are full of yummy food and Ella decides to make the biggest sandwich ever! As the sandwich grows taller and taller from the random food ingredients selected and she fixes a wobbly problem, the sandwich is finally finished. And then, Ella sneezes!