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Unchained Melanie: The perfect, light-hearted, feel-good romance to settle down with
by Judy AstleyLet bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this uplifting, laugh-out-loud romance. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley."Warm, funny, unerringly true to life" - Katie Fforde"A light, enjoyable read you won't be able to resist warming to" - Daily Mail"With sharp dialogue that will have you laughing out loud, and well drawn characters to boot, this is an enjoyable light read" - Sunday Mirror"Really enjoyable...very amusing" -- ***** Reader review"I loved it" -- ***** Reader review************************************************************IS THERE LIFE AFTER MARRIAGE?When Melanie finds herself single again after years of being one half of a couple, her friends predict loneliness, frustration, disaster and her parents are convinced she's a failure in life. But Melanie is overwhelmingly excited to be able to do her own thing - she plans a programme of behaving badly, after a lifetime of behaving properly.With her daughter off to university and ex-husband Roger married off at last - to his lamentably young girlfriend - she has a Free House, and she intends to make the most of it.But is the single life quite all it's cracked up to be?
Uncivil Liberties
by Calvin TrillinAnecdotes and satires on United States politics and government, as Trillin wrote them during his years as a columnist at The Nation.
The Unclaimed Duchess (The Billingham Bastards Series #2)
by Jenna Petersen“For passion, drama and pure escapist fun, read Jenna Petersen!”—Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author“Jenna Petersen neatly combines equal measures of dangerous intrigue and sexy romance with exceptionally entertaining results.”—Chicago TribuneThe Unclaimed Duchess is the second in popular author Jenna Petersen’s passionate new series about the illegitimate sons of a notorious duke brought together by love and deception. No one combines desire, adventure, and danger better than Jenna Peterson—and if you’re a fan of the novels of Christina Dodd and Elizabeth Boyle, you will absolutely love The Unclaimed Duchess.
Uncle
by J. P. Martin Neil Gaiman Quentin BlakeIf you think Babar is the only storybook elephant with a cult following, then you haven’t met Uncle, the presiding pachyderm of a wild fictional universe that has been collecting accolades from children and adults for going on fifty years. Unimaginably rich, invariably swathed in a magnificent purple dressing-gown, Uncle oversees a vast ramshackle castle full of friendly kooks while struggling to fend off the sneak attacks of the incorrigible (and ridiculous) Badfort Crowd. Each Uncle story introduces a new character from Uncle’s madcap world: Signor Guzman, careless keeper of the oil lakes; Noddy Ninety, an elderly train conductor and the oldest student of Dr. Lyre’s Select School for Young Gentlemen; the proprietors of Cheapman’s Store (where motorbikes are a halfpenny each) and Dearman’s Store (where the price of an old milk jug goes up daily); along with many others. But for every delightful friend of Uncle, there is a foe who is no less deliriously wicked. Luckily the misbegotten schemes of the Badfort Crowd are no match for Uncle’s superior wits. Quentin Blake’s quirky illustrations are the perfect complement to J.P. Martin’s stories, each one of a perfect length for bedtime reading. Lovers of Roald Dahl and William Steig will rejoice in Uncle’s wonderfully bizarre and happy world, where the good guys always come out on top, and once a year, everybody, good and bad, sits down together for an enormous Christmas feast.
Uncle And His Detective
by J. P. Martin Quentin BlakeIt begins with the arrival not of a detective, but of disaster: Badfort is for sale, but when Uncle decides to buy it, demolish it, and build a pleasantly appointed park on the site, he is forestalled. Beaver Hateman has sold it cheaply to someone on the condition that he, Hateman, is allowed to stay on as a paying guest. Forgetting that the man who has bought Badfort is certain to regret the "bargain", Uncle tries to console himself by continuing his never-ending exploration of Homeward. He soon discovers the mysterious Crack House - lair of a vicious and horribly squawking creature, half-bat, half-bird, called Batty - where there are rumours of buried treasure. Uncle is in need of a detective . . .
Uncle And The Treacle Trouble
by J. P. Martin Quentin Blake R N CurreyA great mural, commissioned by the King of the Badgers after the defeat of the Badfort crowd at Crack House, is to be painted on the wall at Homeward by Waldovenison Smeare. To protect the mural while it is being painted Uncle employs a watchman called Sleepy Sam, who sleeps in a wheelbarrow and is paid two loaves of bread and two quarts of Koolvat. Sleepy Sam is immediately put to work when Beaver Hateman tries to climb in through Uncle's window . . .
Uncle Dynamite
by P. G. Wodehouse“P.G. Wodehouse is still the funniest writer ever to have put words on paper.”—Hugh Laurie Uncle Fred’s nephew Pongo has just smashed the prized statue of his lady love’s father. His troubles multiply as the replacement bust is revealed to be a smuggling vessel filled with jewels. This bust busting gut buster has Uncle Fred and Wodehouse himself at the very height of their work.
Uncle Fred in the Springtime
by P. G. Wodehouse“[Wodehouse’s] entire genius was for being funny.” —Douglas Adams Frederick Altamont Cornwallis Twistleton, Fifth Earl of Ickenham, better known as Uncle Fred, is back “to spread sweetness and light” wherever he goes. At the request of Lord Emsworth, Uncle Fred journeys to Blandings Castle to steal the Empress of Blandings before the ill-tempered, egg-throwing Duke of Dunstable can lay claim to her. Disguised as the eminent nerve specialist Sir Roderick Glossop, and with his distressed nephew Pongo in tow, Uncle Fred must not only steal a pig but also reunite a young couple and diagnose various members of the upper class with imaginary mental illnesses, all before his domineering wife realizes he’s escaped their country estate.
Uncle John's 24-Karat Gold Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #24)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe twenty-fourth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with over 500 pages of absorbing trivia material. The information miners at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have unearthed a priceless collection of surprising, amazing, head-scratching, and hilarious articles. Divided by length for your sitting convenience, 24-Karat Gold is chock-full of little-known history, random origins, weird news, celebrity secrets, and urban legends. As always, you&’ll find plenty of dumb criminals, clever wordplay, quirky quotations, and much, much more. Just open to any page—who knows what treasures await you? · Judges gone wild · The Barbie scandals · Canada&’s underpants king · Helen Keller: vaudeville star · The double A-bomb survivors · The history of the umbrella · America's forbidden island · What the Hokey Pokey is really all about And much, much more
Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt's one of Uncle John's most popular editions! More than 500 pages of absolutely absorbing material are at your fingertips. Divided for your convenience into short, medium, and long articles, this book has it all: humor, history, pop culture, politics, wordplay, quotations, blunders, facts, and more. Settle in and read about . . .- The world's rarest rock 'n' roll record- The secret history of the lava lamp- Da Vinci's unfinished masterpiece- Famous unsolved disappearances- Animals famous for 15 minutes- The world's luckiest accident- The birth of the T-shirt- Big, bad Barbie- Cereal flops And much, much more!
Uncle John's Action-Packed Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #37)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThis 37th annual Bathroom Reader from Uncle John and his team is filled with highly entertaining and informative articles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Uncle John&’s Action-Packed Bathroom Reader will take longtime fans and new readers alike on a whirlwind world tour with stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, and science—plus new exploits of dumb crooks that will make you wonder &“What were they thinking?&” For this 37th annual edition, Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have explored lands near and far to bring you this collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for extended visits. Also included are plenty of amusing lists, factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will fill your head with all sorts of odd trivia that you can use to amaze your friends.
Uncle John's Actual and Factual Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt’s an actual fact—Uncle John is the most entertaining thing in the bathroom!Uncle John and his team of devoted researchers are back again with an all-new collection of weird news stories, odd historical events, dubious “scientific” theories, jaw-dropping lists, and more. This entertaining 31st anniversary edition contains 512 pages of all-new articles that will appeal to readers everywhere. Pop culture, history, dumb crooks, and other actual and factual tidbits are packed onto every page of this book. Inside, you’ll find . . .Dogs and cats who ran for political officeThe bizarre method people in Victorian England used to resuscitate drowning victimsThe man who met his future pet—a stray dog—while running across the Gobi DesertSearching for Planet X—the last unknown planet in our solar systemTwantrums—strange Twitter rants that had disastrous effectsThe true story of Boaty McBoatfaceAnd much more!
Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John's all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon. From obscure history to classic wordplay to dumb crooks to inspiring quotations, you never know what you're going to read next! Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn how the banana peel changed history, how to predict the future by rolling the dice, how the Jivaro tribes shrunk heads, and the science behind love at first sight? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...Homer the Greek versus Homer the SimpsonThe history of the bicycleWhen humans become hailstonesAlternate definitions for common wordsHelen Keller's wisdomThe Silly Putty sagaAnd much more!
Uncle John's All-Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWhy is our lucky 13th edition All-Purpose? Uncle John himself explains: "You can read this Bathroom Reader anywhere--in the obvious spot, in bed or, heck, by the pool or at work." Why Extra-Strength? "Because of the mountains of research gathered, you can guess where, by our crackpot . . . I mean hotshot . . . staff." Yes, APES (as we affectionately call it at the BRI) is filled to the rim with more than 500 pages of amazing facts, quotes, history, myths, brain teasers, origins, celebrity gossip, and our powerful brand of "uncanny" humor. Here are 13 reasons to read this book:1. Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of ten plus three2. Military surplus: The story of carrot cake3. The real-life inspiration behind Dracula4. Going Ape: The history of Tarzan5. People who married themselves6. Politically incorrect toothpaste7. Legendary business blunders8. Hollywood's biggest bombs9. Wide world of weird sports10. Dog food for thought11. The birth of the CD12. Dumb criminals13. Zappa's LawAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Awesome 35th Anniversary Bathroom Reader: Facts, don't fail me now! (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #35)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe 35th annual edition of Uncle John&’s compendium features entertaining, informative, and amusing real-life stories from around the world.This 35th anniversary edition of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader is bursting with everything you could possibly want to read in the throne room, including short articles for a quick trip and lengthier page-turners for an extended visit. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have once again gathered the most entertaining and amusing stories from the realms of pop culture, history, science, and sports (not to mention accounts of even more dumb crooks!) for your reading pleasure. In addition, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud lists, amusing quotes, and odd factoids that will delight the most ardent of trivia fans.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Updated & Expanded Edition (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUpdated & expanded—this entry in the bestselling bathroom reader series is full of hockey trivia on the sport&’s colorful history, legendary players, and more. The Bathroom Readers&’ Institute has added seventy all-new pages to this collection of tales and trivia about the Greatest Game on Ice. You&’ll find loads of new articles, plus updated facts throughout. So tighten your laces and grab your stick—it&’s Hockey Time! Read about . . . · Octopuses, rubber rats, and other animal ice-capades · What&’s up with those hockey haircuts? · The science behind the slap shot · Why are hockey goalies so weird? · And of course—how did Gretzky get so good? Get ready for some end-to-end action!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Bizarre Bites Of Incredible Information (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteBite-sized bits of information to give you the edge on trivia night—from crime and punishment to the rich and famous to ghosts, ghouls, oddballs, and more! Packed with more than 400 pages, Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader: Attack of the Factoids is a fact-a-palooza of obscure information. Like what, you ask? Here are just a few extraordinary examples:* Bats always turn left when they exit a cave.* In the 1960s, astronauts trained for moon voyages by walking on Hawaiian lava fields.* Lloyd&’s of London insured Bruce Springsteen&’s voice for 3.5 million English pounds.* Physician Amynthas of Alexandria, Greece, performed the first known nose job in the Third Century B.C.* Military toilet paper is printed in a camouflage design, since white could attract enemy fire.* Elvis Presley always wore a helmet when watching football on TV.* King Henry VIII&’s ladies at court had a ration of one gallon of beer per day.* It takes the energy from fifty leaves on an apple tree to produce one ripe fruit.* The only country to host the Summer Olympics but not win a single gold medal was Canada, in 1976. And that&’s just the beginning! So what are you waiting for? Attack!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: And Other Cringe-worthy Events (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor 25 years, there’s always been a home in Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--“oops” moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they’re happening to someone else), here is a whole book of “the best of the worst,” the troubling and funny stories of things got terribly awry. Read all about:* The little math error that took down a spaceship.* A sexy stimulant that led to a man’s multiple amputations.* The politician who lost by one vote . . . because he was out campaigning and forgot to vote.* The couple that won millions in the lottery . . . and lost the ticket.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: An Elevating Collection of Quick Facts and Incredible Curiosities (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWith this volume filled with thousands of bizarrely fascinating facts, we&’re on a roll! Is there any other single book in the universe with this many awesome tidbits of bite-sized information? Nope. And that&’s a fact! At nearly 400 pages (with a handy index for your fact-seeking convenience), Wise Up! is a must-have for anyone who likes their information on the go. It&’s organized into hundreds of topics—everything from sports and entertainment to word origins and science. Here are but a few of the facts awaiting you: * More women than men talk to their cars. * The melody for Nat King Cole&’s 1954 hit &“Smile&” was composed by Charlie Chaplin. * Acid rain was first identified and named in 1852. * What is your buccal cavity? Your mouth. * There are no skunks in Newfoundland. * The average Super Bowl party has 18 people. * When dropped in water, a fresh egg will sink; a stale one won&’t. * The average newborn baby spends 113 minutes a day crying. * Pepper was so valuable during Elizabethan times that it was sold by the grain. * Fossilized termite farts have been preserved in amber. And thousands more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: And Bizarre Information (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFrom cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John&’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (&“exocannibals&” eat enemies; &“indocannibals&” eat friends). Flip to another page and there&’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak&’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Book of Love (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyA book by any other name would not be so sweet and fact-filled. The perfect gift for your significant other, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Book of Love will tell you everything you need to know about this mysterious emotion and its trappings. <P><P>Read about the history of chocolate, the origins of some lovely love songs, and history's greatest romances. Plus you'll learn what makes lipstick shimmer, how children define love, wacky ways to get married, and much more! It's not just the endorphins talking . . . . you'll heart this book!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Cat Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteA compendium of funny feline facts and strange stories even more entertaining than a stuffed mouse on a stick! The relationship between cats and us lower animals cannot be summed up in mere words, but leave it to Uncle John to try anyway. Curl up with the Cat Lover&’s Companion, and you&’ll explore the unique, amusing, and mysterious side of the common housecat (Felis domesticus). Read about the origins of your favorite breeds, meet some kitty movie stars, and decipher those strange feline mannerisms. Then take a catnap. Then run wildly around your house for no apparent reason. Then read about a cat raised by a gorilla, a cat that uses the toilet (for its intended purpose), and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Dog Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe only thing that's more eager to please you than your dog...is this Bathroom Reader about dogs! It's a very good book! Oh, yes it is! Good book! So cuddle up with your canine companion and lap up...Movie muttsDoggie heroesThe scoop on poopDecoding your dog's behaviorFamous folks and their faithful FidosHow to train your puppy to be a TV starBackstage hijinks at the Westminster Dog ShowThe world's largest, fastest, smartest, and oldest dogsThe stories of Marmaduke, Snoopy, Odie, and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts: Really Unbelievable ... Because They're Not Real
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than two decades, Uncle John and the writers at the Bathroom Readers' Institute have been entertaining fans with thousands of true facts, carefully gathered and meticulously researched, all presented with Uncle John's signature wry sense of humor. This time they're doing the same thing . . . except that this stuff that isn't remotely true--they made it all up. (But we sure made it sound like it's real.) Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts is 228 hilarious pages of unknown origins, obscure histories, weird products, strange diseases, odd fads, slang terms, and other fascinating information too good to be true . . . because it isn't.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Girls Only!: Mystery, History, Gossip And Secrets (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWe locked the bad boys at the BRI in the water closet and let the smarter gender run things for a while. The result: For Girls Only!--our secret stash of stories just for girls of all ages. In what other book would you find fortune-telling tips through the ages, the recipe for Love Potion #9, and the origin of underwear? In no other book in the world! So unlock your inner goddess with . . .- The woman who invented the bulletproof vest- The Hungarian countess who killed for her beauty secret- Ten teen gals who became millionaires (and spent it wisely)- Guns and roses: the real-life story of Annie Oakley- The not-so-glamorous life of a fashion model- The princess diaries: horrific tales of intermarriage among the royal families- What movie stars wear during "nude" scenes and other cinema secretsAnd much, much more!