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Una vida de perros
by Estefanía SalyersSi el amor de tu vida se casa con otra, no te preocupes, tienes tres remedios para superarlo: tu mejor amiga, la Gran Manzana y un perro faldero. Hay ciudades a las que hay que ir y ciudades a las que tienes que huir. <P><P>Ciudades que te ayudan a olvidar, y otras que te ayudan a sanar. Ciudades que te recuerdan quién eres, y otras que te descubren quién quieres ser. Lucía hará un viaje de ida y vuelta hacia ella misma en su próximo destino: Nueva York, la ciudad que nunca duerme. <P>La mañana en que recibe la invitación a la boda de Alberto, el amor de su vida, Lucía desea con todas sus fuerzas despertar de esa pesadilla. Pero la boda es real y, queriendo escapar del dolor y las dudas, Lucía cruza el charco y se traslada a casa de su amiga Olga, en Nueva York. <P>Allí hará más amistades, vivirá excitantes romances, sufrirá otras traiciones y volverá a meter la pata en múltiples ocasiones. Pero sobre todo dejará que lo más inesperado suceda. Porque ¿quién le iba a decir que un perro sería el verdadero comienzo de su nueva vida?
Una vida para encontrarte (Bilogía Corazones rotos #Volumen 2)
by Catherine BrookLlega la segunda entrega de la bilogía «Corazones rotos» de Catherine Brook, autora de «Joyas de la nobleza». ¿Quién dijo que el amor era fácil? A Karen le han roto el corazón tantas veces que está considerando seriamente la posibilidad de meterse a un convento. Está convencida de que Cupido la odia y solo le lanza flechas torcidas. El amor no parece haber sido hecho para ella, por lo que vivir su vida en soledad no pinta una posibilidad tan aterradora como hacía unos años. Sin embargo, una noche en Las Vegas, una apuesta alocada y un hombre con las características de un príncipe de Disney amenazan de nuevo con hacerla caer en esa trampa mortal. ¿Será ese hombre tan perfecto aquel que tanto esperó o será uno más en su lista de desgraciados? Alonzo solo desea una vida tranquila y en paz después de tantos años de complicaciones. Esa mujer extrovertida, media loca y optimista parece ser la respuesta a sus plegarias. Lamentablemente, también llegó demasiado tarde. Ahora tendrá que arreglar todos los asuntos de su pasado sin que ella se entere si desea tener una mínima posibilidad de ser feliz a su lado. No obstante, que el secreto se mantenga es pedirle demasiada benevolencia al destino. ¿Será capaz Karen de superar las mentiras y aceptar que su príncipe azul solo es un hombre que ha tomado malas decisiones y ha tenido mala suerte? ¿Podrá Alonzo conseguir la paz y la felicidad que tanto anhela y que le han sido vetadas los últimos años? El destino es como un juego de azar, se deben jugar bien las cartas para poder ganar, pero, sobre todo, tener mucha suerte, y en el juego del amor, mucha confianza para triunfar.
Unabrow
by Una LamarcheIn between highbrow and lowbrow, there's Unabrow. "Take the cast of 'Bridesmaids,' add a dash of pre-pubescent Eugene Levy, and you have the humor stylings of Una LaMarche."-- Ann Imig, founder of Listen to Your Mother As a girl, Una LaMarche was as smart as she was awkward. She was blessed with a precocious intellect, a love of all things pop culture, and eyebrows bushier than Frida Kahlo's. Adversity made her stronger...and funnier. In Unabrow, Una shares the cringe-inducing lessons she's learned from a life as a late bloomer, including the seven deadly sins of DIY bangs, how not to make your own jorts, and how to handle pregnancy, plucking, and the rites of passage during which your own body is your worst frenemy. For readers who loved Let's Pretend This Never Happened and for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer, Unabrow is the book June Cleaver would have written if she spent more time drinking and less time vacuuming.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Unbecoming a Lady: The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America
by Therese OneillA quippy and irreverent collection of illustrated profiles of the great American women who weren&’t attractive, well-spoken, demure, or sinless enough to receive their rightful place in history, until now, from New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill.Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in this collection were called all these names and worse when they were alive. And that&’s just fine. These glorious dames earned those monikers, and one hundred years later they can wear them proudly! They refused to conform to societal standards. They bucked everyday niceties and blazed their own trails. They were collectively unbecoming as women, but they forever changed what women can become. With irresistible charm and laugh-out-loud impertinence, New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill chronicles the lives of eighteen unbecoming ladies whose audacity, courage, and sheer disdain for lady-like expectations left them out of so many history books. Curious readers will learn about forgotten heroines such as: -Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: who, despite being the only woman ever awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, was shunned and forgotten due to her insistence on wearing pants in public. -Elizabeth Packard: whose careful record of her own unjust incarceration in a 19th century madhouse by her husband (her crime: not wanting to be Presbyterian anymore) led to nationwide law reforms to protect the rights of those with mental health issues. -Lilian Gilbreth: best remembered for being the real-life mom of Cheaper by the Dozen but who probably should be remembered for scientifically removing the stigma of the sanitary napkin and designing the modern-day kitchen. -And many more! With dozens of illustrations and historical photographs throughout, Unbecoming a Lady shines a light on unforgettable, impressive women who deserve to be remembered.
Unbelievably Boring Bart
by James Patterson Duane Swierczynski Xavier BonetThere's more than meets the eye in James Patterson's newest illustrated middle grade novel--a book so fun kids will actually put down their games to read it!Invisible creatures are attacking the school, and 12-year-old Bartholomew Bean is the only one who can stop them! Okay, so maybe Bart is only a hero in the video game app he created. But if he reveals his identity as the genius behind the game, he'll become the most popular kid in school! Or he could secretly use the game to get back at his bullies...Press Button A: RevealPress Button B: RevengeWhich would you choose?
Uncaged
by Lucy GordonShe Wanted Her Child BackDaniel Keller never should have handled that homicide case. Still grieving over the accident that had stolen his wife and son, the dazed policeman had nevertheless testified-and unwittingly convicted-an innocent woman of murder.Megan Anderson had spent three years in prison, learning to hate Daniel Keller. Because of him, she'd lost the only thing that mattered: her beloved child. Now she was free, but her battle had just begun.Megan would see that Daniel got her son back for her. And she would fight her own forbidden desire...for the man who had destroyed her life.
Uncanny Tales: Stories
by Robert SheckleyThe acclaimed author demonstrates his incredible versatility in this career-spanning story collection that ranges from sci-fi to supernatural horror. Known for science fiction that combined brilliant speculation with sharp satirical wit, Robert Scheckley was also capable of conjuring chills and inventing fantastical new worlds. Uncanny Tales presents sixteen of the beloved author&’s best stories spanning a range of genres from across his long career. Unforgettable early works are paired with some of his final pieces of fiction, each with a brief introduction by the author. The sixteen stories included are &“A Trick Worth Two of That,&” &“The Mind-Slaves of Manitori,&” &“Pandora&’s Box—Open with Care,&” &“The Dream of Misunderstanding,&” &“Magic, Maples, and Maryanne,&” &“The New Horla,&” &“The City of the Dead,&” &“The Quijote Robot,&” &“Emissary from a Green and Yellow World,&” &“The Universal Karmic Clearing House,&” &“Deep Blue Sleep,&” &“The Day the Aliens Came,&” &“Dukakis and the Aliens,&” &“Mirror Games,&” &“Sightseeing, 2179,&” and &“Agamemnon&’s Run.&”
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.
Uncle
by Neil Gaiman Quentin Blake J. P. MartinIf 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 Quentin Blake J. P. MartinIt 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 Quentin Blake J. P. Martin 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 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.