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99 Percent Perspiration: A Frazz Collection
by Jef MallettHere's a strip to savor, doubly immersed in squeaky cleanliness and a knowing grasp of second graders' cool universe."Frazz is fun. Frazz is cool. Frazz is . . . a hit! Take one successful and secure songwriter, put him on the steering end of a janitor's broom, and drop him into the world of elementary education. And with that, if Jef Mallett's calling the creative shots, you have the makings of one of the most flourishing new comic strips to come along in years.Frazz follows the life and loves of one Edwin Frazier, aka "Frazz," as he writes more best-selling lyrics, ponders the world's greatest literature and deepest mysteries with an 8-year-old genius, and interacts with the menagerie of other faculty and staff members. What results is a wild mix of witty observations and outright slapstick that amuses while causing you to see the world in a new light.99 Percent Perspiration is the second collection of this very popular strip that appears in more than 150 newspapers worldwide, including the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune. Frazz was nominated in 2004 as one of the best comic strips of the year by the National Cartoonists Society. It has also received two Wilbur awards for ethics and values.
99 Problems: Superstars Have Bad Days, Too
by Ali GrahamPoor Superstar. All the money and fame in the world won’t prevent him from having a bad hair day. Or stepping in gum. Or not being able to fit into skinny jeans, or watching helplessly as a scoop of ice cream falls from its cone. Or so an unnamed Superstar’s life is ingeniously imagined in this very funny book. Inspired by but not based on Jay Z’s monster hit “99 Problems,” illustrator Ali Graham riffs on what might be the real problems afflicting a world-famous music mogul who also happens to be married to the foremost diva of our time. Begun as a Tumblr, which went viral almost instantly, 99 Problems is a highly conceptual gift book showcasing 99 full-color illustrations of a cartoon character who looks just like a certain legendary rapper, and the often ordinary and sometimes fantastical things that happen to him. And that’s where the book finds its hilarious, compulsive hook—in an age that worships celebrity and assumes, somewhat enviously, that fame and fortune can protect one from life’s travails, what if that just weren’t true? There’s a surprising, underlying warmth here. Even when the author dips into flights of pop culture fantasy—Superstar on the bow of the Titanic; Superstar whipping up a bad batch alongside Walter White from Breaking Bad—the recognition of shared kinship is strong. It’s a cartoon version of celebrity, but like the best cartoons, it’s edgy and knowing, yet sweet, too.
99 Things That Really Annoy Us Old Guys
by Martin WakemanDo you get really annoyed when strangers park outside your house? Or by sticky price labels that just won’t peel off? Do you get frustrated by child-proof caps? Are you, like me, an old guy who is becoming increasingly crabby at things beyond your control? If you are irked by waiters in restaurants who ignore you when you are trying to catch their attention then this is the book for you. 99 hilarious cartoons that reflect the increasingly frustrating life of us old guys. Take a look inside!
99 Ways to Open a Beer Bottle Without a Bottle Opener
by Brett SternAn industrial designer tackles one of the most pressing dilemmas of the twenty-first century in this indispensable guide to things that can open your beer. It’s every beer drinker’s worst nightmare—a cold brew in hand with no means to open it. Here to the rescue is an indispensable guide featuring 99 ways to get the job done fast using anything and everything in sight as a bottle opener in a time of need. Photographs and step-by-step instructions for each method walk thirsty readers through the art of opening bottles, revealing the practical use of such handy available implements as a belt buckle, TV remote, baby carriage, dog collar, ski binding, golf club, park bench, BBQ grill, lawn mower, automatic teller machine, police car, and many more. Cheers!
99 trucos de supervivencia en el cole
by Lola Glez Carbajo¿Estás harto de la comida del comedor? ¿De los exámenes sorpresa? ¿De los compañeros repelentes? ¿De los profesores cascarrabias?El colegio puede ser un lugar MUY PELIGROSO cuando tienes doce años. Por suerte, aquí están los 99 TRUCOS DE SUPERVIVENCIA de Soco, Max y Dani, tres amigos con los mismos problemas que tú. Ellos te ayudarán a navegar las turbulentas aguas del instituto y a salir victorioso de tus incursiones diarias al patio y a la clase.No te pierdas consejos: ¡son imprescindibles para llegar sano y salvo a las vacaciones de verano!
99% Mine: the perfect laugh out loud romcom from the bestselling author of The Hating Game
by Sally Thorne'The next Sophie Kinsella' BUSTLE'A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice' KRISTAN HIGGINS'I would read Sally Thorne's grocery list. She is THAT good' GOODREADS __________________crush (n.): a strong infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach . . . Darcy Barrett found her dream man at age eight - ever since, she's had to settle for good enough. Having conducted a global survey of men, she can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that he's her twin brother Jamie's best friend - oh, and that ninety-nine of the time, he hasn't seemed interested in her. When the twins inherit their grandmother's tumble-down cottage, they're left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory. Darcy plans to leave as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run - her usual MO - she finds a familiar face on her porch: Tom's arrived bearing power tools, and he's single for the first time in almost a decade.Suddenly Darcy's sticking around. Sparks start to fly - and not just because of the faulty wiring. But a one percent chance with Tom is no longer enough. This time around, Darcy's switching things up. She's going to make Tom Valeska ninety-nine percent hers.____________font size="+1">Find out why everyone is obsessed with Sally Thorne 'The perfect sexy, fun love story to read by the pool' PAIGE TOON on 99% Mine 'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York Times on The Hating Game'A smart and funny modern romance.' Good Housekeeping on The Hating Game'One of the most delectable rom-coms I've ever read' Entertainment Weekly on The Hating Game
99% Mine: the perfect laugh out loud romcom from the bestselling author of The Hating Game
by Sally Thorne'The next Sophie Kinsella' BUSTLE'A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice' KRISTAN HIGGINS'I would read Sally Thorne's grocery list. She is THAT good' GOODREADS __________________Crush (n.): a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach . . . Darcy Barrett found her dream man at age eight - ever since, she's had to settle for good enough. Having conducted a global survey of men, she can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that he's her twin brother Jamie's best friend - oh, and that ninety-nine of the time, he hasn't seemed interested in her. When the twins inherit their grandmother's tumble-down cottage, they're left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory. Darcy plans to leave as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run - her usual MO - she finds a familiar face on her porch: Tom's arrived bearing power tools, and he's single for the first time in almost a decade.Suddenly Darcy's sticking around. Sparks start to fly - and not just because of the faulty wiring. But a one percent chance with Tom is no longer enough. This time around, Darcy's switching things up. She's going to make Tom Valeska ninety-nine percent hers.____________Find out why everyone is obsessed with Sally Thorne 'The perfect sexy, fun love story to read by the pool' PAIGE TOON on 99% Mine 'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York Times on The Hating Game'A smart and funny modern romance.' Good Housekeeping on The Hating Game'One of the most delectable rom-coms I've ever read' Entertainment Weekly on The Hating Game
A Acusação Contra Deus
by C. Sean McGeeEntre protestos e pedidos de destituição, Deus irá ser entrevistado pelo famoso cronista da Rolling Stone, Gene, para saber a sua versão da história para esclarecer o assunto de uma vez por todas. Segue-se então uma grande conspiração que irá mudar para sempre o curso da humanidade.
A Arte de Pagar as Suas Dívidas e de Satisfazer os Seus Credores Sem Gastar Um Cêntimo
by Honoré De Balzac José Viale MoutinhoSão arte antiga as técnicas de fuga aos credores por parte dos devedores que hoje bem podem ser um qualquer cidadão anónimo, empresa, governo central, regional, autarquia. A realidade não mudou muito quando comparada com o século XIX, altura em que esta obra foi publicada pela primeira vez. Este é um manual com a caraterização dos vários tipos de dívida e com exemplos práticos de como, por exemplo, contornar as visitas desagradáveis dos seus credores. Um espelho da sociedade de outros tempos que bem poderia ser o nosso. «O credor número três (o proprietário da casa, por exemplo) vem fazer-lhe uma visita, e aproveita esta ocasião para apresentar-lhe a fatura do aluguer. Olhe-o com um ar indeciso, acompanhado por um: É impossível! Ele afirma-lhe o contrário. Um homem sem aprumo discutiria com ele em relação ao valor do aluguer ou por uns dias de compreensão. Um homem que tem aprumo responde decidido: Oh, não! Resumindo, graças ao aprumo, você domina a confiança, dá a imagem de um homem decidido e prudente.»
A Baby and a Betrothal (Crimson, Colorado)
by Michelle MajorFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, when best friends become lovers with a surprise baby on the way, their friendship turns to true love.WANTED: HUSBAND & DADDYSerious Candidates Only!Katie Garrity is proud of her work at her Life is Sweet bakery, but it’s high time she showed the town of Crimson that she’s more than just “The Cupcake Lady.” She wants to be “Mrs.” and “Mommy” so badly she can’t stand it! But in the small mountain town, the pickings are slim . . . until the one who got away returns.As a forest ranger, Noah loves protecting the places and people he loves—he just can’t commit to forever. Katie has been his best friend since high school, but when did she turn into such a lovely woman? And is that desire he feels? Still, Crimson holds too many memories, and Katie wants things Noah can’t give. But after one explosive night, it just may be too late. Only nine months will tell . . .
A Baby in His In-Box (Man of the Month)
by Jennifer GreeneMAN of the MonthMR. MARCHUrgent Memo from: Powerful CEO Flynn McGannon, expert at seduction.Surprising Subject: That baby delivered to his in-box!Tycoon's Request: Immediate assistance from prim and proper Molly Weston.Sexy businessman Flynn McGannon prided himself on keeping his cool in every situation. But he had to make an exception for the one that had landed on his desk. What did a carefree bachelor like him know about babies-especially one that was supposed to be his! His only hope was lovely bookkeeper Molly Weston. But pretty Molly wasn't exactly feeling generous toward Flynn. Could he help it that he'd been trying to get her into his bed just as he found out he was somebody's daddy?MAN OF THE MONTH: This sexy single father was looking for daddy lessons...and found so much more!
A Baby in His Stocking
by Hayley GardnerHERO OF THE HOLIDAYSBah, humbug! Some Scrooge was sabotaging the season of joy. Making mincemeat of Shea Burroughs's merriness. And the only man who could save the day was Jared Burroughs, Shea's beloved-estranged-husband. Shea hungered to have Jared home for the holidays. But how to tell love-leary Jared that he'd already given her the best Christmas present ever: a baby-to-be!Trouble was, rugged Jared was terrified of tots. Fearful of fatherhood. And certain the only thing he could give Shea was her freedom. Clearly, Shea needed a little help from Santa to convince Jared to be the hero of her holidays...and the daddy of her dreams!
A Baby on Her Christmas List
by Louisa GeorgeBest friends...to parents? Nurse Georgie Taylor has just one thing on her Christmas list: a baby! But she never expected her best friend, broodingly handsome Dr. Liam MacAllister, to offer to be the father... Liam's heart has always been strictly off-limits-a baby is the last thing on his Christmas list! But he'll do anything to make Georgie happy, and seeing her pregnant with their miracle baby ignites feelings that he just can't ignore...feelings that could destroy a beautiful friendship-or result in so much more!
A Baby on His Doorstep
by Roz Denny FoxA CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF When Rio McNabb's bronc-riding career is sidelined by an injury, the only upside is his gorgeous live-in nurse, Binney Taylor. Just one hitch-Binney used to have a crush on his identical twin brother. Rio's sure that he can earn her affection, but his confidence is rocked when a stranger shows up with an infant boy claiming that Rio is the father. As a foster kid, Binney's always longed for a real family. Now, with Rio and the surprise baby, Lonesome Road Ranch feels like the home she never had. But she's trying to keep things professional, because when Rio heals, everything could change. Rio has competed with his twin his entire life. For Binney and the baby, he'll finally have to prove he's the better man.
A Baby on the Ranch (Men of the West #1648)
by Stella BagwellA pregnant woman learns the true meaning of family when an ice storm strands her at a handsome lawman’s ranch in this heartwarming Western romance.For three months, Texas Sheriff Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she’d never known would send her into premature labor.She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at Lonnie’s ranch—and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy—family suddenly took on a whole new meaning. Especially with this irresistible new family man in the picture!
A Baby on the Ranch: An Anthology (Forever, Texas)
by Marie FerrarellaWhen Kasey Stonestreet's husband walked out on her and their newborn son, her best friend, Eli Rodriguez, was her rock. Eli took them in at his Forever, Texas, ranch without hesitation. As a suddenly single mom with nowhere else to go, Kasey expected to feel out of place. Instead, for the first time in her life, she felt as though she was home.Eli has secretly loved Kasey since they were kids; he was devastated when she married another man. Now, he's got a second chance at happiness. The woman of his dreams, and the family he always wanted, are in his reach. But if he reveals his true feelings, it could ruin their friendship, and he'd lose Kasey forever. How long can Eli and Kasey go on pretending to each other-and to themselves-that they're still just friends? And what will happen when Kasey's husband returns?
A Baby to Bind His Bride: Prince's Son Of Scandal A Baby To Bind His Bride Mistaken Target The Consequence She Cannot Deny (One Night With Consequences #37)
by Caitlin CrewsOne night of passion leads to pregnancy in this sizzling romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews. This sexy billionaire may have lost his memory but his body can’t forget the desire he feels for his virgin wife… he may have married her to secure a business deal but now he’ll do anything to claim his wedding night!Presumed dead after a tragic accident, Mediterranean CEO Leonidas Betancur does not recall the marriage vows he made four years ago. But after he is tracked down by his determined wife, Susannah, fragments of his memory reappear. And one thing he can’t help but remember is that the newly wed couple never shared a wedding night together, a problem that he plans to correct… immediately!Abandoned in her bridal gown and believing herself a widow, all Susannah wants is for Leonidas to take back his business empire so she can be free. But he is more dangerously attractive than she remembers! With a single touch, she gives into passion and surrenders her innocence… but will the consequences of their passion bind them together forever?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all of the One Night With Consequences stories by Caitlin Crews:The Guardian’s Virgin WardThe Italian’s Twin ConsequencesHis Two Royal SecretsSecrets of His Forbidden Cinderella
A Babymouse Flip Book: (A Graphic Novel) (Babymouse)
by Jennifer L. Holm2 COMICS IN 1! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL-COLOR! Flip out with Babymouse -- a spunky elementary schooler with boundless imagination -- in this typically THRILL-tastic OVERSIZED edition for young readers that includes the first two adventures: QUEEN OF THE WORLD and OUR HERO!"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"—The Chicago Sun-TimesIntroduce the young reader in your life to the QUEEN of imagination, the HERO of elementary schoolers everywhere, the one-and-only BABYMOUSE! First, Babymouse wants an invite to the hottest slumber party in town. But will she forget all about her plans with her best friend?Then, flip the book over and... it's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... Babymouse? School is a constant battle between good (Babymouse), evil (Felicia Furrpaws), and more evil (gym class!). Can things get any worse?These groundbreaking young graphic novels are full of humor and fun, and part of the bestselling series that&’s sold more than three million copies! This bindup edition includes 2 books in 1: Queen of the World and Our Hero. Also, DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE!
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #2: Beasts & Geeks (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #2)
by Vivienne To Joe BallariniGoosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth in the second action-packed adventure in a hilariously scary series about a secret society of monster-bashing babysitters.“This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” —School Library JournalKelly’s been a celebrity ever since she defeated the Boogeyman and his army of nightmares on Halloween. But now all the other monsters want revenge.And if Kelly’s going to survive Babysitter Bootcamp, she’ll have to face the Spider Queen, whose wicked web turns her parents, BFF, and middle-school teachers into mindless minions. All in a night’s work!
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #3: Mission to Monster Island (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #3)
by Joe BallariniGoosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth as Kelly and the babysitters try to stop an evil plan to turn kids into monsters in the third action-packed book in this hilariously scary illustrated series.“This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” —School Library JournalIt’s the end of the world as she knows it! Thirteen-year-old Kelly Ferguson’s secret life as a monster-hunting babysitter is taking a beastly turn. Now she has to go on a rescue mission to Monster Island—where monster royalty is turning kids into hairy mutant monsters!To pull it off, she’ll have to face off against internet trolls, trash monsters, and her fear of screwing up—plus the biggest, baddest Boogey of all. With the fate of humanity on the line, can Kelly save the kids, the world, and her own social life before the big school dance?A babysitter’s job is never done!
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #1)
by Vivienne To Joe Ballarini<p>The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds! <p>When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson’s Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest part of her night will be the death of her social life. But then Baby Jacob gets kidnapped by the Boogeyman’s minions and Kelly learns there’s a whole lot more to childcare than free snacks and Netflix. Like chasing shadow monsters, drop-kicking Toadies, and mastering monster-fighting moves like the Naptime Headlock and Playground Punch. <p>Now, with the help of an ancient handbook and a secret society of butt-kicking babysitters, Kelly sets out to destroy the Boogeyman before he brings Jacob’s nightmares to life. But when the monsters’ trail leads to her school’s big Halloween bash, Kelly will have to prove she can save the world—without totally embarrassing herself in front of her friends. <p>Packed with black-and-white illustrations and insider secrets from the world of monster hunting, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting is full of tricks, treats, and terrifying twists!</p>
A Bachelor, a Boss and a Baby: Tempted By The Billionaire Next Door / A Bachelor, A Boss And A Baby (conard County: The Next Generation, Book 41) (Conard County: The Next Generation #39)
by Rachel LeeNot quite the assistant he was looking for. But maybe the one he needs… Conard County’s new urban planner is juggling more than a job—she’s fostering her cousin’s baby, too. And Diane Finch isn’t sure how her boss, Blaine Harrigan, will take to her cuddly new assistant. But the Irishman’s as comfortable with babies as he is with engineering complex projects. And he certainly seems to take to Diane, too. Even if she’s got a secret she fears will keep her from love…forever.
A Backward Place
by Ruth Prawer JhabvalaSix colourful, comic characters inhabit A Backward Place. All but one are Westerners who have come to Delhi to experience an alternative way of life. But, far from being hippies, their ability to adapt to this exotic culture often leaves something to be desired. Etta, an aristocratic, faded beauty maintains her Parisian chic while Clarissa talks enthusiastically about the simple life but stops short of ever roughing it herself. On the other hand Bal, the one Indian protagonist, holds quite Western aspirations to Hollywood glamour.A Backward Place humorously explores contradictions in attitudes and lifestyles and the interplay between culture and individuality. But it is also a Dickensian drama, charting the highs and lows of everyday life against the enchanting backdrop of a bustling Indian city.
A Backward Place
by Ruth Prawer JhabvalaSix colourful, comic characters inhabit A Backward Place. All but one are Westerners who have come to Delhi to experience an alternative way of life. But, far from being hippies, their ability to adapt to this exotic culture often leaves something to be desired. Etta, an aristocratic, faded beauty maintains her Parisian chic while Clarissa talks enthusiastically about the simple life but stops short of ever roughing it herself. On the other hand Bal, the one Indian protagonist, holds quite Western aspirations to Hollywood glamour.A Backward Place humorously explores contradictions in attitudes and lifestyles and the interplay between culture and individuality. But it is also a Dickensian drama, charting the highs and lows of everyday life against the enchanting backdrop of a bustling Indian city.
A Bad Bride's Tale
by Polly Williams[From the dust jacket flaps:] "The author of The Yummy Mummy returns with a sparkling, hilarious look at what happens when you meet the wrong man at the right time. Two weeks before her wedding, Stevie Jonson, a successful graphic designer in her mid-thirties, has got serious jitters. Is she finally growing up, or compromising horribly? In love or in denial? By the time Stevie steps into her 1930s vintage wedding dress for the last fitting, her life is coming apart at the seams. Her best friend, Lara, is moving to New York City, fulfilling Stevie’s long-held dream of moving there herself; her parents' marriage is heading for the rocks; her teenage crush (The One That Got Away) is back in town, a reminder of everything her fiancé isn't; and that niggling little voice in her head is getting louder all the time. As the clock ticks, a shocking secret threatens to bring Stevie's future crashing down around her. A Bad Bride's Tale is a grown-up love story about marrying, mating, compromising... and how love doesn't have a timetable."