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A Treasury of Royal Scandals: The Shocking True Stories History's Wickedest Weirdest MostWanton Kings Queens (A Michael Farquhar Treasury #1)
by Michael FarquharFrom Nero's nagging mother (whom he found especially annoying after taking her as his lover) to Catherine's stable of studs (not of the equine variety), here is a wickedly delightful look at the most scandalous royal doings you never learned about in history class. Gleeful, naughty, sometimes perverted-like so many of the crowned heads themselves-A Treasury of Royal Scandals presents the best (the worst?) of royal misbehavior through the ages. From ancient Rome to Edwardian England, from the lavish rooms of Versailles to the dankest corners of the Bastille, the great royals of Europe have excelled at savage parenting, deadly rivalry, pathological lust, and meeting death with the utmost indignity-or just very bad luck.
A Tree for Mr. Fish
by Peter SteinIn this humorous and heartwarming picture book, Mr. Fish refuses to share his tree with Bird and Cat—until he learns that making friends is more rewarding than losing them.Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree—Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share. After Bird and Cat leave, Mr. Fish discovers that it’s actually pretty boring to sit in a tree all by yourself. Getting Bird and Cat back—along with Mr. Fish’s old friends from the sea—is going to require some real work. And Mr. Fish is already having a tough time, because fish aren’t supposed to be on land in the first place. Author-illustrator Peter Stein has created a quirky, hilarious take on the challenges and rewards of friendship—and being a fish out of water—in this unforgettable picture book that feels like a rediscovered classic.An Imprint Book
A Tricky Kind of Magic
by Nigel BainesWhat if Cooper could see his dad again?Cooper is brilliant at magic tricks. Card tricks, clever illusions - he can do them all. His dad, also known as the Great Eduardo, taught him the tricks of the magical trade before he passed away. But the one thing Cooper can't do is see his dad again. So when a talking rabbit appears from his dad's top hat, and reveals there is a place where Cooper might find him, he jumps at the chance. Magic is about believing the impossible, after all. And Cooper desperately wants to believe that he can see his dad once more.But what - and who - is waiting for them in the Land where Magic goes Wrong?An action-packed graphic novel full of humour and emotion, this enables conversations about grief.
A Trio of Tolerable Tales
by Margaret Atwood Dušan PetričićThree hilarious Margaret Atwood tales, together in a chapter book for the first time!In Rude Ramsay and the Roaring Radishes, Ramsay runs away from his revolting relatives and makes a new friend with more refined tastes.The second tale, Bashful Bob and Doleful Dorinda, features Bob, who was raised by dogs, and Dorinda, who does housework for relatives who don’t like her. It is only when they become friends that they realize they can change their lives for the better.And finally, to get her parents back, Wenda and her woodchuck companion have to outsmart Widow Wallop in Wandering Wenda and Widow Wallop’s Wunderground Washery. Young readers will become lifelong fans of Margaret Atwood’s work and the kind of wordplay that makes these tales such rich fare, whether they are read aloud or enjoyed independently. Reminiscent of Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, these compelling tales are a lively introduction to alliteration. Key Text FeaturesillustrationshumourCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
A Triple Threat to Bachelorhood
by Marie FerrarellaHE WAS LONG AND LEAN AND WORE A STARAnd to Melinda Morrow's triplets, he was a wonderful pal. But to Melinda herself, well that was a different story! Sure, deputy sheriff Carl Cutler's calm strength made her feel safe--but it also made her remember she was a woman. Something she swore she never wanted to feel again.Carl, on the other hand, very much enjoyed making Melinda shiver! He loved spending time with Melinda and her kids--and then going home. Until this dyed-in-the-wool bachelor began making excuses to hang around the rambunctious tots--and their lovely mother. And suddenly marriage wasn't the scariest thought he'd ever had....
A Triple Treat of Horrid Henry: Mummy's Curse/Revenge/Bogey Babysitter (Horrid Henry #1)
by Francesca SimonHorrid Henry creates havoc wherever he goes. To his well-meaning parents and to every adult whose path he crosses, he is the ultimate nightmare child. His naughtiness is of the kind all children secretly admire and few dare to aspire to. He doesn't always mean to be bad, but the best- laid plans have a habit of going wrong...This bumper 3-in-1 collection contains Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse, Horrid Henry's Revenge and Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter. Horrid Henry is illustrated by Tony Ross, who also illustrates David Walliams' children's books, as well as his own picture books.
A Triple-Decker Treat: Collected Poems for Old Dogs and Young Hearts
by Christopher MatthewStepping into the lower deck of Christopher Matthew's Triple-Decker Treat, we discover that not only can a Le Creuset casserole be very dangerous in the wrong hands, but so too can Pilates, open-air opera in evening dress, weekending in Wales with a pug, and pushing a trolley in Waitrose.Next deck up, we meet a menagerie of assorted dogs - among them a spaniel who was once a big star of TV commercials, a Camp Bastion war hero, an overweight pug with ambitions to be a sheepdog and a psychotic Great Dane called Cher Bebe.Finally, on the top deck, we negotiate the pleasures and pitfalls of romance in later years. Love is revealed in the most unlikely places, with the most unlikely people seeking it.Often very funny and always touching, these delightful and stirring verses about cast-iron cookware, rear-fixated puppies and late-flowering love are a celebration of everything life has to offer.
A Triple-Decker Treat: Collected Poems for Old Dogs and Young Hearts
by Christopher MatthewStepping into the lower deck of Christopher Matthew's Triple-Decker Treat, we discover that not only can a Le Creuset casserole be very dangerous in the wrong hands, but so too can Pilates, open-air opera in evening dress, weekending in Wales with a pug, and pushing a trolley in Waitrose.Next deck up, we meet a menagerie of assorted dogs - among them a spaniel who was once a big star of TV commercials, a Camp Bastion war hero, an overweight pug with ambitions to be a sheepdog and a psychotic Great Dane called Cher Bebe.Finally, on the top deck, we negotiate the pleasures and pitfalls of romance in later years. Love is revealed in the most unlikely places, with the most unlikely people seeking it.Often very funny and always touching, these delightful and stirring verses about cast-iron cookware, rear-fixated puppies and late-flowering love are a celebration of everything life has to offer.
A Tryst of Fate (The Xanth Novels #45)
by Piers AnthonyYou&’re better wed than dead—even in Xanth—in the hilariously punny new adventure in the fantasy series soon to be adapted for film and television! Squid may only be a tween alien cuttlefish, but her feelings for Chaos, her Demon boyfriend, are real, which is why she&’s more than ready to let someone else take over as the protagonist of this story. Being a main character is exhausting—and it&’s drastically cutting down her flirting time with Chaos. But their alternate future is dependent upon their completion of one final mission . . . Seven years from now, in another reality frame, things are not so picture perfect. Squid&’s dream of happily ever after turns into happily never after when Chaos&’s human host is murdered the night before their wedding. So before they become newly dead instead of newly wed, Squid and Chaos must travel through time in order to meet their maker . . . Praise for Piers Anthony &“Piers Anthony is one of those authors who can perform magic with the ordinary. . . . [He] is a craftsman.&” —A Reader&’s Guide to Science Fiction &“Anthony&’s unflagging sparkle, verve and wordplay spin everyday trials of Mundane life into storytelling gold.&” —Publishers Weekly
A Valentine Wish
by Gina WilkinsHE DIDN'T BELIEVE IN LOVEDean Gates was burned out. His high-powered job and his ex-wife's demands were driving him crazy. On top of it all, he was fast approaching Black Wednesday-Valentine's Day. He needed to escape! When he first set eyes on Cameron Inn, he knew he'd found the refuge he'd yearned for. And he was going to buy it-whether it was haunted or not.THEN HE MET ANNAAnd Dean's hopes for tranquility went up in smoke. Gorgeous Anna Cameron was everything he'd ever wanted in a woman. She bewitched him. But Anna needed help in solving a murder mystery-her own. Because seventy-five years ago, beautiful Anna Cameron died on Valentine's Day....
A Variável do Amor
by Christina LaurenE se um teste de ADN fosse capaz de juntar duas pessoas muito diferentes? Com 30 anos, uma filha pequena e um historial de deceções amorosas, Jess Davis desistiu dos encontros românticos. Afinal de contas, a sua vida está cheia de maus exemplos: o pai nunca esteve presente, a mãe entregou-a ao cuidado dos avós quando ela era pequena e o ex-namorado deixou-a durante a gravidez. E, agora, no seu atarefado dia a dia não há espaço para mais nada nem ninguém. Porém, quando ouve falar da GenéticaMente, uma empresa que determina a compatibilidade de qualquer casal com base numa análise de ADN, a desconfiança de Jess em relação ao amor começa a dar lugar à curiosidade. Sobretudo depois do incentivo da sua melhor amiga Fizzy, uma bem-sucedida escritora de romances, sempre pronta a descobrir novas fontes de inspiração para as suas histórias. Quando o resultado do seu teste revela uma enorme compatibilidade com River Peña, o insuportável fundador da empresa, Jess não consegue acreditar que aquela pessoa possa ser a sua alma gémea. E só perante uma oferta irrecusável é que se dispõe a conhecê-lo melhor e descobrir se, em matéria de amor, a ciência estará certa ou errada.
A Vengeful Passion
by Lynne GrahamA demanding proposition just might lead to a second chance at love in this breathtaking romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.Vito di Cavalieri is the last man Ashley Forrester ever wanted to see again, but her brother’s fate lies in his hands. She must pay whatever price Cavalieri asks to save her brother and protect her secret—their baby . . . His demand: Vito wants her in his bed, as his wife! But the passion he awakens in Ashley surges beneath her shaking defenses and betrays her like never before. Just how will she be able to resist a desire so strong that it threatens to pierce her heart?
A Very Archie Christmas (Archie Graphic Novels #1)
by Archie SuperstarsHave a holly, jolly Christmas in this title featuring some of Archie’s most merry stories! It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again! Archie and the gang are doing the last of their Christmas shopping and decking the halls in this special collection. Can Archie get his Christmas decorating done in time for the big day? Will Reggie get his name taken off Santa’s Naughty List? Get ready for the gift of festively fun tales from Riverdale!
A Very Bothersome Bear: Book 3 (Knight in Training #3)
by Vivian FrenchA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt, uncle and cousin Prune while his parents are away. But Sam's discovered a magical scroll listing the six quests to be completed to become a knight, and with his True Companion Prune's help, he's already managed two! Now Sam must find a goodly sword, but he keeps getting distracted by noble deeds that need doing. Helping a grumpy dwarf, a dunderheaded bear and an island of tiny elves might mean he'll never find his sword, but isn't that what a Very Noble Knight would do ...?
A Very Bright Summer Sun in the London Sky: Can we fall in love due to a fake bet? (Love in five seasons #2)
by Jo Ann von HaffCan we fall in love due to a fake bet? Summer doesn't drool over Ifan G. Vaughan, the company heartthrob. He doesn't appear to be aware of her existence anyway. Summer is low-key and hates being the centre of attention, especially when it's for the wrong reason. But all it takes is one accident―one stupid accident―and the entire contents of Summer's mug of tea ends up on Ifan's shirt in front of the entire open space where she works. That's it. Now he knows who she is and not necessarily for the right reasons. #officeromance #fakebet #coworkers
A Very Courageous Decision: The Inside Story of Yes Minister
by Graham McCannA behind-the-scenes history of one of the most successful and admired British sitcoms of the 1980s.In 1977 the BBC commissioned a new satirical sitcom set in Whitehall. Production of its first series was stalled, however, by the death throes of Jim Callaghan’s Labour government and the ‘Winter of Discontent’; Auntie being unwilling to broadcast such an overtly political comedy until after the general election of 1979.That Yes Minister should have been delayed by the very events that helped bring Margaret Thatcher to power is, perhaps, fitting. Over three series from 1980—and two more as Yes, Prime Minister until 1988—the show mercilessly lampooned the vanity, self-interest and incompetence of our so-called public servants, making its hapless minister Jim Hacker and his scheming Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey two of the most memorable characters British comedy has ever produced. The new prime minister professed it her favourite television programme—a ‘textbook’ on the State in inaction—and millions of British viewers agreed. In the years since Yes Minister has become a national treasure: Sir Humphrey’s slippery circumlocutions have entered the lexicon, regularly quoted by political commentators, and the series’ cynical vision of government seems as credible now as it did thirty years ago.Much of this success can be credited to its writers, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, who drew on their contacts in Westminster to rework genuine political folly as situation comedy. Storylines that seemed absurd to the public were often rooted in actual events—so much so that they occasionally attracted the scrutiny of Whitehall mandarins. In A Very Courageous Decision acclaimed entertainment historian Graham McCann goes in search of the real political fiascos that inspired Yes Minister. Drawing on fresh interviews with cast, crew, politicians and admirers, he reveals how a subversive satire captured the mood of its time to become one of the most cherished sitcoms of Thatcher’s Britain.
A Very Crimson Christmas (Crimson, Colorado #2)
by Michelle MajorThe mountains are alight with holiday festivities—and love—in this second chance romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Suddenly a Father.IT’S THAT TIME OF YEARFor years there’d been only one woman in Liam Donovan’s life—his beloved nanny, who’d raised him as her own. But someone is clearly taking advantage of Ruth, which brings the studly CEO back to Crimson, the place he was all too happy to have left behind. And there Liam finds Ruth has live-in help—in the form of his high school love, Natalie Holt, and her adorable son . . . He better not fall for Nat a second time—because what if she is the cause of his nanny’s missing money?If Natalie had time for any guy besides her son, it would not be Liam Donovan, who’d broken her heart once, and now seems to think she could add thief to her long list of job titles! She could prove easily enough that she can be trusted with the money—but can Natalie trust Liam with her heart . . . again?
A Very Dinosaur Birthday (A Very Celebration Series)
by Adam WallaceYour family will roar with laughter at this funny read-aloud from Adam Wallace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the How to Catch series. What if dinosaurs showed up at your birthday party? From prehistoric presents to games crashing out of control and your snacks going extinct, it's a dino disaster!Dinosaurs are big, and strong, and scary, and farty,So do you really want them coming to your birthday party?Watch out! Birthdays will never be the same with this silly picture book adventure featuring lively rhymes and hilarious illustrations!A Very Dinosaur Birthday is perfect forboys and girls 4 to 10 years old and dino lovers of all agesfans of Dragons Love Tacos and How to Catch a Dinosaurfun family story times and getting the giggles out before beda gift for birthdays and other celebrations
A Very Dinosaur Christmas (A Very Celebration Series)
by Adam WallaceDeck the holidays in laughter with this funny read-aloud from Adam Wallace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the How to Catch series. What if dinosaurs joined your Christmas celebration? From a chomped tree to an Ankylosaurus stuck in the chimney and a devoured Christmas dinner, it's a dino disaster!You've always thought that dinosaurs are super fascinating.But should they really join in with your Christmas celebrating?Watch out, Santa! Christmas has a new cast of stars, and they are eager to make this a holiday to remember. Start a new family tradition with this silly picture book adventure featuring Jurassic characters, lively rhymes, and hilarious illustrations from Christopher Nielsen.A Very Dinosaur Christmas is perfect forboys and girls 4 to 10 years old and dino lovers of all ages,fans of How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas and How to Catch a Dinosaur,fun holiday story times and getting the giggles out before bed,a gift for underneath the tree or a humorous choice on an Advent reading list, andcelebrating your holiday with a bonus craft activity by making a dinosaur tree ornament.And don't miss the first title in Adam Wallace's A Very Celebration series: A Very Dinosaur Birthday.
A Very Merry 90s Christmas
by J. T. KelliherCelebrate this holiday season with all your favorite 90s stars, icons, and pop-culture moments!'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house the only sound you could hear was the click of a mouse… This illustrated gift book is a perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who wants to relive the best decade of the twentieth century.
A Very Merry Bromance (Bromance Book Club #5)
by Lyssa Kay Adams'Tis the season for a Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they're pulling out the mistletoe for everyone's favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love. Country music&’s golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren&’t about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he&’d be wallowing in self-pity. It&’s hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she&’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family&’s whiskey brand. No big deal… Colton agrees to consider Gretchen&’s offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her there&’s a spark between them. But Gretchen and Colton will both need to overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together.
A Very Merry Bromance: It's the most Bromantic time of the year! (Bromance Book Club #5)
by Lyssa Kay AdamsIf you love Ali Hazelwood, Sally Thorne and Helen Hoang, you'll LOVE Lyssa Kay Adams!'The most inventive, refreshing concept in rom-coms!' Entertainment Weekly The Bromance Book Club was one of Bustle's '21 Rom-Coms To Give You Warm And Fuzzy Feelings All Season Long'!Raves for The Bromance Book Club:'A you're-gonna-burn-dinner book because you will not want to put it down. Laugh out loud with tons of heart, this is an absolutely adorable must read' AVERY FLYNN'A delight! . . . I raced to finish this book, but still never wanted it to end!' ALEXA MARTIN'A delightful, fast-paced read with the perfect mix of laugh-out-loud and swoony moments - every town should have a Bromance Book Club' EVIE DUNMORE'It is the reading aloud in this story that ultimately wins my heart, and shows that everything worth knowing can be learned from romance' KC DYER.......................................'Tis the season to take out the mistletoe - and for a second chance at love.Country music's golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love-him-and-leave-him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to make music, with only the Bromance Book Club standing between him and self-pity. It's hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to pay rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family makes her an offer that could help, she can't say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of their whiskey brand. No big deal . . .Colton agrees to consider Gretchen's offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, he's determined to prove there's still a spark between them. But can Gretchen and Colton overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together?.......................................Readers are LOVING the Bromance Book Club series!'Five stars for this sweet, sexy, funny read''Wow! What to say about this book? It was everything and more . . . I loved absolutely everything about this book' 'Sweet and heartfelt and lovely. Vlad is just an absolute love and I could read about him being in love in every book!''This book was the full package. Amazing plot, great characters, sexual chemistry, heart, humour, vulnerability . . . A masterclass on romance novel construction' 'Heartfelt, sweet, emotional and tender . . . I can't get enough of this group of friends and I can't wait for the next addition!''I adored this book so much and flew through it so fast because I was loving it so much. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times . . . I just loved being back in this world with these characters so much!''Perfect for the summer holidays. An absolute feel-good romance with plenty of heart, laugh-out-loud scenes, and vulnerable yet strong characters. I couldn't put this book down'Don't miss any of the charming and swoonworthy Bromance Book Club reads!The Bromance Book ClubUndercover BromanceCrazy Stupid BromanceIsn't It Bromantic?A Very Merry Bromance
A Very Merry Christmas (Geronimo Stilton #35)
by Geronimo StiltonTis the season to be jolly -- and holey cheese was I trying! But on my way to New York City to meet my family for the holidays, my luggage got switched with another mouse's... Oh, rats! Now I had to scurry all over the Big Apple trying to track down that mouse... and all my Christmas presents! And I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big cheese when it comes to getting around the Big Apple!
A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas: Celebrating the Holidays with The Office
by Christine KopaczewskiCelebrate the holidays the Dunder Mifflin way with this official, one-of-a-kind Christmas-spectacular handbook filled with recipes, tips, and pranks inspired by one of the most popular comedy series of all time. <P><P>Season's Greetings from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and your favorite group of Dunder Mifflin misfits. Over the course of seven iconic Christmas episodes, The Office delighted audiences everywhere with unconventional and seriously funny memories. Each December, ready to blow off a year's worth of pent-up boredom and frustration, the hyped-up holiday party was the ultimate escape from the team's monotonous paper-pushing gigs and the perfect recipe for chaos, love triangles, and prank wars to ensue -- and they did. <P><P>In A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas, relive your favorite festive moments -- like when Andy gifted Erin the twelve days of Christmas -- get tips on planning your own seasonal soiree like Angela and Phyllis, host the holidays like the Schrutes, prank your friends like Jim, Pam, and Dwight, and settle in for a round of Yankee Swap. This official licensed guide is an epic look back at all the ways Michael and his workmates at Dunder Mifflin made the most of their holiday seasons.
A Very Merry Guinea Dog
by Patrick JenningsAn e-short that adds an original short story to an award-winning, hilariously funny middle-grade series about guinea pigs that act like other pets. Just right for fans of such writers as Louis Sachar, Andrew Clements, Dan Gutman, and James Howe.Rufus's first Christmas with Fido, the guinea pig that acts like a dog, is not what he expected. Shredded wrapping paper, opened presents, a toppled Christmas tree are only some of the ingredients, but the main one is humor just right for middle-graders and their parents!