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U is for Unicorn: The ABCs of Silicon Valley
by Loren Girimonte Jasmine WibbensU is for Unicorn: The ABCs of Silicon Valley is a game-changing alphabet book about the lingo of the tech industry. From Angel Investor to Napping Pod to Zero-Emissions Vehicle, this witty book explores the world of the San Francisco Bay Area one letter at a time. Featuring buzzwords like Cryptocurrency, Hoodies, Rest and Vest, Moonshots, and more, these are the ABCs and ideas that innovators—from infants to Xennials—need to onboard now.• Pairs funny, knowing illustration with rhyming verse for each crucial concept• Follows a team of five talented employees (and one scrappy and resourceful raccoon)• Explores Silicon Valley culture letter-by-letterDisruptors of all ages can Pivot to next-gen success as they scale their learning and crush it to become the thought leaders of tomorrow. U is for Unicorn proves that Silicon Valley is rooted not just in a place, but in a state of mind anywhere Java (code and coffee) is flowing.
U.S. Army Zombie Training Manual
by Department of the ArmyWhen a zombie is taken prisoner by the Army, it need not be uselessly destroyed. In fact, just as our Army trains dogs for combat roles, it has a program to train the captured Undead for combat roles. No zombie that our Army can capture will go unutilized. This is our Army&’s &“No Zombie Left Behind&” policy.The manual in your hands is the Department of Defense&’s principal source of information on care, conditioning, training, and operations of our Army&’s Working Zombies – such as Blech!, the brave zombie who served in a capacity similar to that of his canine comrade Cairo in the raid that killed Bin Laden. From basics, such as &“HEEL&” and &“STAY&” to negotiating obstacle courses, to tracking, searching, attacking, and even zombies working undercover in the real world, this manual shows readers how our military trains zombies to be soldier zombies. Illustrations depict the dos and don&’ts of zombie care, training, and operations. Contents include: * Zombie-Veterinary Training Priorities * Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification * Patrol Zombie Training * Clear Signals Training Method * Deferred Final Response * Detector Zombie Training Validation * The Military Working Zombie Program (MWZ Program) * Facilities and Equipment * And more . . .
U.S. Navy Pirate Combat Skills
by David Wheeler Adam Reger Department of the NavyThe official U.S. Navy field manual—with more than 100 illustrations of pirate combat techniques and equipment.
UK and Irish Television Comedy: Representations of Region, Nation, and Identity (Palgrave Studies in Comedy)
by Jill Marshall Mary IrwinThis book looks at television comedy, drawn from across the UK and Ireland, and ranging chronologically from the 1980s to the 2020s. It explores depictions of distinctive geographical, historical and cultural communities presented from the insiders’ perspective, simultaneously interrogating the particularity of the lived experience of time, and place, embedded within the wide variety of depictions of contrasting lives, experiences and sensibilities, which the collected individual chapters offer. Comedies considered include Victoria Wood’s work on ‘the north’, Ireland’s Father Ted and Derry Girls, Michaela Coel’s east London set Chewing Gum, and Wales’ Gavin and Stacey. There are chapters on Scottish sketch and animation comedy, and on series set in the Midlands, the North East, the South West and London’s home counties. The book offers thoughtful reflection on funny and engaging representations of the diverse, fragmented complexity of UK and Irish identity explored through the intersections of class, ethnicity and gender.
Ucronías Argentinas: Diez historias que pudieron haber cambiado la historia
by Eduardo Blanco Javier Aguirre Fernando SánchezHistoria contrafáctica con el humor de la revista Barcelona. ¿Quéhubiera pasado si....? Quiénes mejor que tres de los creadores de la revista Barcelona paramanipular descaradamente la historia argentina y sus consecuencias. ¿Quéhabría pasado si Carlos Gardel hubiese sobrevivido al accidente de aviónen Medellín? ¿Acaso el Zorzal habría ganado fama de fracasado y mufa? ¿Yqué habría pasado si los negros no hubieran sido exterminados delterritorio argentino? ¿Y si el gol con la mano de Maradona a losingleses hubiera sido anulado? ¿Y si Manuel Belgrano hubiese creado labandera patria un día en que caían soretes de punta?«Este libro se pregunta "¿Qué hubiera pasado si..?" por ejemplo, siBergoglio hubiera sido elegido Papa, si Evita se hubiera vuelto gorila,o si los Montoneros hubieran ganado. A primera vista, parece un librointeligente y divertido. Y ciertamente lo es. Pero en una segundalectura se revela también absolutamente esclarecedor. Ocurre queefectivamente Evita fue gorila, Bergoglio fue elegido Papa y losMontoneros ganaron (solo que todavía no nos dimos cuenta)». DamiánTabarovsky
Uganda Be Kidding Me
by Chelsea HandlerThe author who is a stand-up comedian herself, describes her travel adventures and misadventures during a trip to Africa with her friends.
Uganda Be Kidding Me
by Chelsea HandlerWherever Chelsea Handler travels, one thing is certain: she always ends up in the land of the ridiculous. Now, in this uproarious collection, she sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers her most absurd and hilarious stories ever. On safari in Africa, it's anyone's guess as to what's more dangerous: the wildlife or Chelsea. But whether she's fumbling the seduction of a guide by not knowing where tigers live (Asia, duh) or wearing a bathrobe into the bush because her clothes stopped fitting seven margaritas ago, she's always game for the next misadventure. The situation gets down and dirty as she defiles a kayak in the Bahamas, and outright sweaty as she escapes from a German hospital on crutches. When things get truly scary, like finding herself stuck next to a passenger with bad breath, she knows she can rely on her family to make matters even worse. Thank goodness she has the devoted Chunk by her side-except for the time she loses him in Telluride. Complete with answers to the most frequently asked traveler's questions, hot travel trips, and travel etiquette, none of which should be believed, UGANDA BE KIDDING ME has Chelsea taking on the world, one laugh-out-loud incident at a time.
Ugly Cat & Pablo (Ugly Cat And Pablo Ser.)
by Isabel QuinteroFrom the 2015 winner of the ALA William C. Morris Award comes a humorous chapter book series about a not-so-attractive cat and his well-dressed mouse friend.Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make a great snack for her pet snake. Oh and there's also the small problem that Ugly Cat may have inadvertently swallowed Pablo in all of the commotion! Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are an unlikely and dynamic duo who will win young readers over with their ridiculously silly antics and their search for tasty treats.
Ugly Cat & Pablo and the Missing Brother (Ugly Cat And Pablo Ser.)
by Isabel QuinteroThis unlikely cat and mouse duo will win young chapter book readers over with their ridiculously silly antics and their search for tasty treats!Ugly Cat was supposed to meet up with his brother Tamarindo so that they could go on a search for the best albondigas (meatballs) in the neighborhood, but then Tamarindo never showed up! Now Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are on a mission to find Ugly's brother. But when all signs are pointing to the haunted Old Herrera House, can they figure out a way to sneak in, rescue Tamarindo, and make it out in one piece?
Ugly Hot: The Unauthorized Dating-Up Guide for Fans of Pete Davidson
by E. Stephens-LaneHow does he do it?We can’t all be drop-dead gorgeous, but we can all be ugly hot! Pete Davidson’s unlikely rise from the depths of his mom’s basement to the upper echelons of fame and straight into the arms of A-listers like Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale, Kim Kardashian, and Emily Ratajkowski gives hope to us all. With meticulous analysis, insightful quotes, scientific-ish studies, admittedly irrelevant trivia, and loads of cheeky humor, Ugly Hot: The Unauthorized Dating-Up Guide for Fans of Pete Davidson holds all the secrets to finding love above your station, just like Pete. Follow the magical journey of a Staten Island everyman–turned–Hollywood playboy and collect valuable knowledge along the way, including:- How to exude supreme confidence and give off that BDE!- How to use humor and questionable fashion to your advantage- How to be vulnerable in a way that’s more sexy than annoying- How to low-key seduce someone who seems way out of your leagueWith wisdom gained from observing Pete’s public romances, this guide is designed to give everyone a fighting chance. Because if Pete can win at love, so can you!
UglyDolls: A Perfectly Imperfect Guide to Life
by Meredith RusuLove your inner Ugly and the world will love it, too!A lot of people think of Ugly as something different or unlikable. But that's not true at all! Through wisdom, fashion advice, and plenty of cookies, the UglyDolls use this guidebook to prove our quirks are what make each of us special.The ultimate companion to the highly-anticipated animated film UglyDolls, this full-color handbook features Moxy, Ox, Ugly Dog, Wage, Babo, and Lucky Bat as they celebrate imagination, friendship, and individuality.TM & © 2019 Ugly Industries Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Uh-Oh, Rollo! (Rollo)
by Reed DuncanFor fans of Tiny, Biscuit, and Charlie the Ranch Dog comes an easy-to-read series about a rambunctious, mischievous, and totally lovable bulldog, Rollo!Rollo is a good dog.But sometimes he does thingsthat get him into trouble.Meet Rollo, a little bulldog with a BIG personality. Rollo loves to dig, but sometimes he digs too much. He loves to chase things, but sometimes he chases things he should not--like a chipmunk that's heading for a wall! Follow Rollo for an action packed day as he gets in--and always out, of course--of trouble. With easy-to-read vocabulary and lively illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers.
Uh-oh Cleo: I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly
by Jessica Harper Jon BerkeleyAn icky uh-oh moment makes for an entertaining story. Cleo has been bonked on the head by an avalanche of toys and had to wear underwear for a hat in a snowstorm, but nothing compares to the trauma of barfing on Mrs. Kenly?s fur coat. On the way to a birthday party, a combination of carsickness and too many pancakes turns Cleo green in the face, and before anything can be done, her friend?s mom?s fancy coat is a big, barfy mess. Cleo has never been so mortified, but kind grown-ups and good friends soon make her feel as if nothing even happened.
Uh-oh, Cleo: Underpants on My Head
by Jessica Harper Jon BerkeleyIn the Small family, it?s best to expect the unexpected? six kids make for a lot of surprises?but who would ever imagine getting caught in a snowstorm in August? When the whole crew goes to visit Grandma in Colorado and Cleo, Jack, and Jenna go on a mountain camping trip with Mom and Dad, that?s exactly what happens. With lots of family fun, silly songs by Mom and creative problem solving, kids will be glad to laugh along with Cleo and her family?s ?Small disasters.?
Ulrich Haarbürste's Novel of Roy Orbison in Clingfilm: Plus additional stories
by Ulrich Haarbürste"The sunlight glints on the translucent triumph of science. The faint rasp as I unspool it sends delirious brightly colored butterflies flocking through my stomach. I am like a tailor of the elves bedecking him in a shimmering suit of some magical material. Soon, Roy Orbison stands before all of Düsseldorf wrapped up in clingfilm. Silent white light floods my whole being and I become one with the universe." Just as the avant-garde artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude employed cloth to drape prominent buildings, Ulrich Haarbürste has adopted plastic wrap—or clingfilm—as his medium. His focus, however, is no inanimate landmark; it's the popular music icon Roy Orbison. In this singular novel, Haarbürste relates a series of encounters with the legendary musician that culminate with the former wrapping the latter from head to toe in clingfilm, to the author's immense satisfaction. "This novel may appear to cater to specialised tastes. But it is highly recommended to nonfetishists, who will find it inventively hilarious," noted The Guardian. This edition includes several related short stories, and as the author modestly observes, "Not to speak boastfully, but it is perhaps the only book you will ever need to own on the subject of wrapping Roy Orbison in clingfilm."
Ultimate Book of Jokes: The Essential Collection of More Than 1,500 Jokes
by Scott McNeelyWhether you re making a toast at a wedding, trying to break the ice at a party, or just want to make your boss giggle, the Ultimate Book of Jokes is the first and last resource you'll ever need. From road-crossing chickens and classic knock knock jokes to the naughty, nice, and totally soused, no subject goes unmocked in this collection of over 1,500 jokes, packaged in a deluxe embossed board cover with 2-color line art throughout. Scott McNeeley, author of Ultimate Book of Card Games, mined decades worth of jokes to find chuckle-inducing punch lines for joke lovers of all stripes from yo mamma aficionados to naughty limerick connoisseurs.
Ultimate Dad Stuff
by Steve Caplin Simon RoseChildren expect the earth from their fathers. They have to be able to conjure up games from thin air, to answer every question under the sun, to skim stones, and tell bedtime stories. ULTIMATE DAD STUFF is the book every father needs to keep up with their kids. Bringing together two separates volumes, it is the one stop shop for games, useful knowledge, puzzles and activities. ULTIMATE DAD STUFF is packed with great things to do with the kids. Some new, some traditional: how to learn to ride a bike without tears; how to play the spoons; a rainy afternoon's supply of knock knock jokes; a selection of magic tricks and how to answer 'Dad, where do babies come from?' There is a range of ideas to suit all situations -- games, puzzles, practical jokes and spooky urban myths. A father's work is never done and ULTIMATE DAD STUFF supplies even more fun, with magic, puzzles, things to make and games to play. All guaranteed to stave off the cry of 'Dad, are we there yet?'
Ultimate Kids Joke Book
by Joke Books for KidsWhat do you call an apple with gas? A tooty fruity! Which day of the week do chickens hate most? Fry-day! Are you ready for a gut-busting good time? Give the gift of laughter with The Ultimate Kids Joke Book. Over 300 clean jokes will have you rolling on the floor laughing with family and friends of all ages!
Ultimate Rocket Blast: Book 5 (Planet Omar #5)
by Zanib MianWelcome back to Planet Omar! The fifth book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.Omar and his friends are taking part in a national rocket building competition. With a little help from Omar's scientist mum and dad and some fart power too, they come up with a rocket that's ready to blast off.But when someone starts sabotaging the rockets, the boys find themselves on a new mission to reveal the culprit...*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it 'irresistible reading!'
Ultimate Rocket Blast: Book 5 (Planet Omar #5)
by Zanib MianWelcome back to Planet Omar! The fifth audiobook in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.Omar and his friends are taking part in a national rocket building competition. With a little help from Omar's scientist mum and dad and some fart power too, they come up with a rocket that's ready to blast off.But when someone starts sabotaging the rockets, the boys find themselves on a new mission to reveal the culprit...*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you listened to the first audiobook in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it 'irresistible reading!'(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Ultimate Trivia, Volume 1: 800+ Fun and Challenging Trivia Questions
by Donna HokeBecome a triumphant trivia bossIf you want to impress people with your wide-ranging knowledge at the next game night, pick up Ultimate Trivia, Vol. 1. The 800-plus questions in this book are spread over amusing and diverse categories creating a wide and fun playing field for everyone.Pass the time on a cross-country road trip with questions on literature and fine arts. Test your family's historical knowledge at the next holiday gathering. Or belly up to the bar and engage in a Q&A about animals and nature. It doesn't matter the setting—this trivia book is perfect.Ultimate Trivia, Vol. 1 includes:A variety of formats—Try team vs. team in group play or go head-to-head with a friend to see who comes out as a trivia master.Checked and double-checked—All the information has been strenuously fact-checked to ensure everything is accurate and up to date.So many subjects—You name it, it's probably covered: US and world history, pop culture and food and drink—it has it all.Leave a lasting impact at the next trivia night with this brain-busting book.
Ultimatum: Marriage (Man of the Month #2041)
by Ann MajorMr. October: Billionaire business man Jake ClaiborneHis Quest: Steer clear of scandalHis Quandry: He'd gotten the enemy's daughter pregnant!It had been sheer madness to bed Alicia Butler. The beauty's father had cost Jake's company millions and any association with her would surely create troubling tabloid fodder. But Alicia was pregnant with his baby and he would not walk away from this responsibility. Their only option was marriage and the hope that the gossip would dwindle...even as their passion reignited.
Ultrabot's First Playdate
by Josh SchneiderBoy + Bot meets School's First Day of School in this hilarious and reassuring take on first experiences and making new friends, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner.Ultrabot is a big robot with a big problem. Its professor is planning a playdate with Becky Tingle, the little girl from next door. But Ultrabot has never been on a playdate, and it doesn&’t know Becky. What if she&’s mean? What if she breaks all of Ultrabot&’s toys? What if she won&’t share? Packed with loads of fun details and visual humor, this reassuring friendship story speaks to the shy giant robot in all of us.
Um Desastre Perfeito: Comédia romântica
by Stefania GilVocê acha que a sociedade é injusta com as mulheres? É justo que uma mulher que cria seus filhos sozinha seja marcada como uma mãe ruim por uma coisa ou outra e que um homem que cria seus filhos sozinho desperte olhares de compaixão e palavras de apoio e encorajamento? Sim, Alexis sabe como a sociedade é injusta porque dia após dia a vida se encarrega de lembrá-la disso; e senão, há sempre Bethany Malone para lembrá-la que, como mãe e mulher, ela é um desastre. Mas Alexis se esquiva - um pouco - do comentários dos outros desde que seus filhos tenham comida na mesa, um teto que os proteja e a ela, sobretudo ela, para lhes dar o amor que só as mães sabem dar. Da sua parte, Henry é viúvo e a morte repentina de sua esposa somada à pré-adolescência de sua filha não facilitam as coisas para ele; felizmente, não lhe falta ajuda, embora não goste da compaixão que têm por ele e que, por ser homem, seja considerado um inútil em casa ou no que diz respeito à educação de sua filha. O que vai acontecer quando Henry e Alexis se cruzarem e descobrirem que podem se apoiar como uma equipe, embora suas vidas sejam tão diferentes?
Um Punk Charmoso: Uma Mistura de Viagens, Amor e Cultura Pop dos Anos 80
by Laura QuinnUm Punk Charmoso por Laura Quinn Uma mistura de viagens, amor e cultura pop dos anos 80 A estudante universitária americana Kate Spenser viaja para a Europa pela primeira vez em 1986, enfrentando perigo e paixão antes de conhecer (e sentir falta) de seu Punk Charming. Punk charmoso 1986 - Um mundo de aventuras aguarda Kate Spenser enquanto ela voa de Chicago para estudar na Universidade de Oxford. Duas semanas antes do início das aulas de verão, a nova vacilação está empolgada em explorar a Europa. Mal ela sabe que as aventuras não serão exatamente o que ela imaginou. Após uma fuga por pouco em Paris, Kate foge para a Espanha para uma pausa com seu amigo de correspondência. A caminho de Oxford, ela deve viajar pela temida estação Gare d'Austerlitz em Paris e deseja sair o mais rápido possível. Fugindo de uma briga na Torre Eiffel, James Barrington pula a bordo do trem com destino a Calais no momento em que sai. O amor chega rapidamente quando o charmoso punk britânico acompanha Kate através do Canal da Mancha até a Inglaterra e pelas ruas de Londres. Seus caminhos se separam quando ela começa as aulas em Oxford, mas ambos tentam se reunir na era pré-Internet. O destino e uma companheira traidora mantêm as almas gêmeas divididas, mas lembranças queridas permanecem. Como o acaso, as circunstâncias, os amigos e o inimigo continuam a desempenhar um papel, o verdadeiro amor pode viajar no tempo?