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Lily's Little Flower Shop: A Heart Warming Romantic Comedy
by Lisa Darcy“Lighthearted but with pleasing depth, told with warmth and humor . . . a bloomin’ good story” from the author of My Big Greek Holiday (Book’d Out).Can life ever be a bed of roses?When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an expat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist?Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast and decides to start again. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected.As she navigates new friendships, financial worries and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she’s been looking for.And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realizes she can’t commit until she reconciles her mistakes.Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love?Discover the perfect feel-good read for all seasons.
Limoncello para Lena y ¡adiós a su pena! (Ebrias de amor #Volumen 6)
by Ana ÁlvarezEn esta nueva y divertida serie, creada por cinco autoras de Selecta, encontraréis la historia de seis mujeres atípicas y un poco locas que se reúnen para tomar una copa, o dos, o tres..., y hablar de todo un poco. ¡Os invitamos a conocernos en el grupo de los Jueves Borrosos! Bienvenidos a la última entrega de Ebrias de amor, para descubrir, junto a Lena, todo lo que puede ofrecer la vida. ¡Todos con las copas en el aire, arriba los corazones! Lena es la jefa del departamento comercial de una importante empresa de automóviles. En el trabajo es una mujer seria, eficiente y responsable, pero esto cambia cuando sale los jueves con sus amigas, las chicas del JB. Entonces se vuelve divertida, bebe, ríe, canta y lo que haga falta para pasarlo bien. Pero también tiene un problema: desde hace un tiempo está enamorada de un compañero de trabajo, que la ignora totalmente. Ismael es informático en la empresa de Lena y es un hombre que en el amor va por libre y vive sus aventuras sexuales sin comprometerse. Aunque una vez pasaron la noche juntos, no le dejó ninguna huella. Una broma de otras compañeras de trabajo le hará interesarse por descubrir qué oculta la misteriosa mujer que sospecha hay bajo la piel de Lena. Su desbordante imaginación lo llevará a forjar divertidos equívocos. Ruth M. Lerga ha dicho sobre la serie...«Preparaos para una sesión de carcajadas, "Ebrias de amor" es el resultado del ingenio de cinco autoras de gran calidad que han aunado sus esfuerzos, su ilusión y su sentido del humor para regalarnos seis novelas donde la amistad, el alcohol y el amor nos sirven un cóctel inolvidable; un proyecto posible gracias a horas de dedicación, risas... ¡y algún que otro chupito!». En los blogs...«Tenía muchas ganas de conocer la historia de Lena, ver que se escondía detrás de “La jefa” y de la imagen que pretendía dar. No voy hacer spoiler, sólo diré que viniendo de la mano de Ana Álvarez os podéis esperar cualquier cosa, perooooooo estad preparad@s que las risas están aseguradas, las locuras ¡que digo! la madre de las locuras está por llegar, los momentos de diversión, amor, pero del que atrapa poco a poco, la SORORIDAD… y mucha pero mucha imaginación. También habrá momentos para ponerse serios, poner las cosas en su sitio y descubrir nuevos sentimientos.»Blog Las historias de Miss Smile«Limoncello para Lena y ¡adios a su pena! ha sido un libro que he disfrutado muchísimo. Lo leí casi de una sentada y no podía parar de reír con las situaciones a las que se enfrenta la protagonista. Es una lectura adictiva y muy entretenida, que ha conseguido que olvide mis problemas durante unas horas. Me da muchísima pena que esta sea la última historia de nuestras ebrias. He disfrutado de principio a fin la saga y, sin duda, no dejaré de recomendarla. ¡He adorado a este grupo de chicas!»Blog Libros encantados
Lincoln Tells a Joke
by Kathleen KrullPoor Abraham Lincoln! His life was hardly fun at all. A country torn in two by war, citizens who didn’t like him as president, a homely appearance-what could there possibly be to laugh about? And yet he did laugh. Lincoln wasn’t just one of our greatest presidents. He was a comic storyteller and a person who could lighten a grim situation with a clever quip. This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive-and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times.
Lindbergh's Artificial Heart: More Fascinating True Stories from Einstein's Refrigerator
by Steve SilvermanAn all-new compendium of strange-but-true history and science facts from the author of Einstein&’s Refrigerator. When high school teacher Steve Silverman started posting fascinating facts on the internet, what began as a Web site for his students became an internationally sensation. He then compiled the silliest, most peculiar stories into the book Einstein's Refrigerator. Now comes silliness squared with Lindbergh's Artificial Heart, Silverman's second collection of offbeat and often hilarious stories that are absolutely true, yet not often taught in school. Fascinating entries include: The exploding whale: What did the Oregon Department of Transportation do with a dead whale that washed up on one of its beaches? Suffice it to say their decision to blow it up was quite the blubber blunder. Nose picking: Delve into the humorous findings of a study of this bad habit conducted by one of our institutions of higher learning. The fastest charcoal lighter ever: Using liquid oxygen at your family barbecue may speed up the cooking, but it does have its drawbacks . . . such as vaporizing your grill.
Liner Notes
by Emily FranklinSide A: Laney's Going Solo: Laney after finishing her graduation sees her cross-country drive as a chance to reflect on the past. She envisions a trip reminiscing her most treasured memories which are all just a song away. Side B: A Change of Tune: Laney's mother wants a mother-daughter road trip. She's giving her mother a crash course in pop music and in her own life. Both are turning up the volume of their relationship. There's nothing more revealing than the soundtrack of our lives!
Lingua Franca
by William ThackerA marketer learns the limitations of language in this &“hilarious&” and thought-provoking satire (Flux Magazine). Miles Platting is pulled from the ruins of a shipwreck into a hospital in which no one will speak to him. The founder of Lingua Franca—a naming rights agency committed to renaming every UK town after a corporate sponsor—Miles is desperate to recount the story of his quest for linguistic supremacy to anyone who&’ll listen. Confined to his bed in a deathly quiet ward, Miles seeks to find his colleagues and reunite with his true love. But in doing so, he must confront his most deeply held convictions and consider the question of what&’s in a name in a world where the spoken word has been replaced with silence.
Link + Hud: Sharks & Minnows (Link & Hud)
by Jerome Pumphrey Jarrett PumphreyLink and Hud are back with more mischief and mayhem in the series “full of Black boy joy, brother love, and silliness” (Book Riot). Deep sea treasure hunting. Supersonic water walking. Swimming with sharks. Lincoln and Hudson Dupré are brothers with active imaginations. When one of their imaginary adventures leads to the outdoor pool at the recreation center being closed, they’re faced with a choice: join the Sharks swim team or miss out on swimming altogether. But Coach Strickler is old-school and runs his team by the rules. Will the boys outwit their coach, make practice fun—and make the team?
Lio's Astonishing Tales: From the Haunted Crypt of Unknown Horrors (Lio Ser. #3)
by Mark TatulliA boy's imagination is unleashed in Lio's Astonishing Tales: From the Haunted Crypt of Unknown Horrors. The 2009 National Cartoonists Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip, Lio is unique in its pantomime content and drawing style. This treasury includes creator commentary and origins of Lio.It's slightly dark and terribly funny. Lio, the main character, a young boy with an imagination that has no limit, explores everything kid. From bumps in the night to things hiding under the bed, readers get an inside look at different shades of humor but always come out the other end unscathed and laughing."Lio is brilliant!" --Dallas Morning News
Lio: Happiness Is A Squishy Cephalopod (Lio Ser. #1)
by Mark TatulliLIO is brilliant! In this post-Calvin and Hobbes and post-Far Side world, this is the brass ring for cool!" --Dallas Morning News* LI O is a pantomime strip featuring a curious young boy whose daydreams embark from reality destined for the dark chasm where wit and sarcasm collide.Drawn in the age-old style of pantomime strips, LIO offers a decidedly new and edgy twist to the wordless comic format. That's right, LIO is so crafty it doesn't need word balloons, dialogue boxes, or clever captions. Mark Tatulli's cartoon also employs a unique drawing style influenced by cartooning greats Gahan Wilson, Charles Addams, and 19th-century satirist A. J. Volck.* In describing his strip, Tatulli explains he was eager "to bring something truly different to the comics pages . . . something to appeal to all ages, drawn in pictures only. To tell a story without text, while updating the pantomime concept with a modern audience in mind."* The result is a mind-bendingly humorous and astute journey into the darkly detailed world of young LiO--where a spit wad can put a school bus out of commission faster than a spider can hamper the efforts of the U.S. Postal Service.
Lion Down: Panda-monium; Lion Down; Tyrannosaurus Wrecks (FunJungle #5)
by Stuart GibbsTeddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle&’s resident sleuth when a lion is falsely accused of killing a distinguished dog in the latest novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs&’s FunJungle series.For once, operations at the enormous zoo/theme park appear to be running smoothly (except for the occasional herring-related mishap in the penguin exhibit) and Teddy Fitzroy is finally able to give detective work a rest. But then a local lion is accused of killing a famous dog—and the dog&’s owner, an inflammatory radio host, goes on a crusade to have the cat declared a nuisance so it can be hunted. But it looks like the lion might have been framed, and a renegade animal activist wants Teddy and Summer to help prove it. Soon, Teddy finds himself wrapped up in the middle of his most bizarre, hilarious, and dangerous case yet.
Lion Guard: Can't Wait to be Queen
by Disney Book GroupRead along with Disney! When Simba and Nala have to leave Pride Rock for a few days, Kiara becomes queen! She is in charge of everything in the Pride Lands—including the Lion Guard. Kion has to decide: should he listen to his big sister and queen or lead the Lion Guard the way he thinks is best?
Lion Lessons
by Jon AgeeWith the wit and read-aloud appeal of Peter Brown&’s Children Make Terrible Pets and William Steig&’s Pete&’s a Pizza, this funny, fierce picture book teaches kids just what it takes to be a great lion There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just happens to be a real lion). After a grueling set of lessons, the boy discovers that that the final step—Looking Out for Your Friends—is the most important of all. That&’s how any kid can earn his lion diploma (not to mention the affection of every cat in town).
Lionel Asbo
by Martin AmisA savage, funny, and mysteriously poignant saga by a renowned author at the height of his powers. Lionel Asbo, a terrifying yet weirdly loyal thug (self-named after England's notorious Anti-Social Behaviour Order), has always looked out for his ward and nephew, the orphaned Desmond Pepperdine. He provides him with fatherly career advice (always carry a knife, for example) and is determined they should share the joys of pit bulls (fed with lots of Tabasco sauce), Internet porn, and all manner of more serious criminality. Des, on the other hand, desires nothing more than books to read and a girl to love (and to protect a family secret that could be the death of him). But just as he begins to lead a gentler, healthier life, his uncle--once again in a London prison--wins £140 million in the lottery and upon his release hires a public relations firm and begins dating a cannily ambitious topless model and "poet." Strangely, however, Lionel's true nature remains uncompromised while his problems, and therefore also Desmond's, seem only to multiply.
Lipstick Jungle
by Candace BushnellTo everyone who's anyone in New York City Victory Ford, Wendy Healy and Nico O'Neilly are the beautiful face of success in the city. Victory is the hottest new designer on the block, Wendy is President of Parador Pictures with a sure-fire hit in production and Nico is the editor of BONFIRE magazine. The trouble is, from where Victory, Nico and Wendy are standing things don't look quite that way. Nico is fitting in guilty extra-marital sex with an underwear model. Victory's last collection bombed and Wendy's twelve-year marriage to her metrosexual househusband is in freefall.Candace Bushnell's new heroines are irresistible, and as she follows them through the minefield of work, love and life at the top she gives us a hugely entertaining lesson on how to stay ahead in the toughest town on the planet.
Liquor: A Novel
by Poppy Z. BriteNew Orleans natives Rickey and G-man are lifetime friends and down-and-out line cooks desperate to make a quick buck. When Rickey concocts the idea of opening a restaurant in their alcohol-loving hometown where every dish packs a spirited punch, they know they're on their way to the bank. With some wheeling and dealing, a slew of great recipes, and a few lucky breaks, Rickey and G-man are soon on their way to opening Liquor, their very own restaurant. But first they need to pacify a local crank who doesn't want to see his neighborhood disturbed, sidestep Rickey's deranged ex-boss, rein in their big-mouth silent partner before he runs amok, and stay afloat in a stew of corruption in a town well known for its bottom feeders. A manic, spicy romp through the kitchens, back alleys, dive bars, and drug deals of the country's most sublimely ridiculous city, author Poppy Z. Brite masterfully shakes equal parts ambition, scandal, cocaine, and murder, and serves Liquor straight up, with a twist.
Liquor: A Novel
by Poppy Z. BriteNew Orleans natives Rickey and G-man are lifetime friends and down-and-out line cooks desperate to make a quick buck. When Rickey concocts the idea of opening a restaurant in their alcohol-loving hometown where every dish packs a spirited punch, they know they’re on their way to the bank. With some wheeling and dealing, a slew of great recipes, and a few lucky breaks, Rickey and G-man are soon on their way to opening Liquor, their very own restaurant. But ?rst they need to pacify a local crank who doesn’t want to see his neighborhood disturbed, sidestep Rickey’s deranged ex-boss, rein in their big-mouth silent partner before he runs amok, and stay afloat in a stew of corruption in a town well known for its bottom feeders.A manic, spicy romp through the kitchens, back alleys, dive bars, and drug deals of the country’s most sublimely ridiculous city, author Poppy Z. Brite masterfully shakes equal parts ambition, scandal, ?lé powder, cocaine, and murder, and serves Liquor straight up, with a twist.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Lisa Lutz Spellman Series E-Book Box Set
by Lisa LutzThis e-book box set features the first four books in Lisa Lutz's bestselling Spellman series, including:· The Spellman Files: Meet the Spellmans: a family of sleuths for whom eavesdropping is a mandatory skill, locks are meant to be picked, past missteps are never forgotten, and blackmail is the preferred form of communication. The gunshot that set off the race of irresistible and hilarious novels in the Spellman series--The wisecracking Spellmans truly put the "fun" in dysfunctional. · Curse of the Spellmans: The knockout sequel to The Spellman Files features the same lovable family chaos--and even more bizarre twists and turns--as Izzy undertakes some recreational surveillance of her own. Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel of 2008. · Revenge of the Spellmans: Third in the critically acclaimed series, Revenge of the Spellmans gives us another dose of smart-ass antics and a gut-busting glimpse into the Spellman world. This time, Izzy is not only on the case, but also on the couch--in court-ordered therapy. While Izzy decides whether she wants to stay in the family business, she tends bar and takes on the case of Ernie Black's not very suspicious wife. · The Spellmans Strike Again: The fourth Spellman novel is packed with the most family drama yet. Izzy finally agrees to take over the family business, and the transition is not a smooth one. This book proves beyond a reasonable doubt that no matter how much Isabel shrinks her head, she will never be able to follow Rule #1: Act Normal.
Lisa and Co: The charming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals
by Jilly Cooper OBEA charming collection of love stories from the bestselling author of RivalsAs well as Lisa, we meet Hester, Julia, Helen and Caroline, and a host of other devastating girls, falling in and out of love, finding, losing (and often finding again, sometimes in the most unexpected places) the men of their dreams.'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding
Listas para la party (Karina & Marina #Volumen 4)
by Karina & Marina¡El cuarto libro de las gemelas más famosas! PARTY TOTAL: ¡¡¡Karina y Marina se quedan SOLAS EN CASA y deciden montar una FIESTA INOLVIDABLE!!! Música a tope, comida, batidos... ¡todo está listo para la PARTY! Pero cuando llegan los invitados, también llegan los PROBLEMAS: parece que hay alguien empeñado en conseguir que la fiesta no sea la mejor... ¡sino la PEOR! Tendrán que ponerse de acuerdo si quieren pararle los pies, o esta noche acabará siendo un FAIL... ¿SERÁN CAPACES DE UNIR SUS FUERZAS LAS GEMELAS MÁS IDÉNTICAS Y OPUESTAS?
Listen Up, Louella
by Ashley BeloteAn overly excited elephant learns to listen with a little help from her new friends in Listen Up, Louella, an adorably humorous new picture book from Ashley Belote, the illustrator of Frankenslime.Louella is VERY excited to be at Roar Scout Camp. There's so many fun things for her to do! But Louella is so busy having fun that she doesn't stop to listen to anyone else... Or to realize that maybe her new friends aren't having quite as much fun as she is.When Louella misses an important invitation, it's up to Tarantula and the rest of their friends to help Louella learn to listen and play together.
Listverse.com's Astounding Bathroom Reader: Loads of Top Ten Lists About Dolphin Superpowers, Deadly Competitions, Pranks Gone Wrong and Much More Incredible Trivia
by Jamie FraterCrazy-but-true facts, peculiar occurrences, despicable crimes, bizarre records, unbelievable creatures, and many more shocking oddities.Delving into the shocking side of pop culture, science, and history, Listverse.com’s Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists offers a wealth of fascinating reading with over 200 lists and more than 2,000 interesting facts. Movie buffs will be surprised by the list of crazy movie plots that actually happened in real life and the top-ten films that accurately predicted the future. Celebrity gawkers will do a double take at the list of famous people with secret physical deformities as well as the numerous celebs who have killed someone. Music fans will be set straight by the list of rock ‘n’ roll urban legends that never happened, and literary buffs will cringe at the greatest writers who had crippling drug addictions. List after amazing list will keep readers enthralled, revealing the many entertaining aspects of this wonderful world: strange Civil War weapons, stupid criminals who were captured after butt-dialed the police, bizarre things you can buy from vending machines, and even sex toys with ridiculously ancient origins.
Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists: Unbelievable Facts and Astounding Trivia on Movies, Music, Crime, Celebrities, History, and More
by Jamie FraterA collection of crazy-but-true facts, peculiar occurrences, despicable crimes, bizarre records, unbelievable creatures, and many more shocking oddities.Delving into the shocking side of pop culture, science and history, Listverse.com’s Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists offers a wealth of fascinating reading with over 200 lists and more than 2,000 interesting facts, including:• Alien Artifacts• Creepy Urban Legends• Bizarre Murder Weapons• Horrific TV Accidents• Outrageous Rock Tales• Twisted Circus Acts• Terrifying Villains• Crazy-but-True Movie Plots• Dirty CIA Operations• Monstrously Evil Babysitters• Strange Hamburger Facts• Animal Freaks of Nature• Mind-Blowing Technologies
Listverse.com's Ultimate Book of Bizarre Lists: Fascinating Facts and Shocking Trivia on Movies, Music, Crime, Celebrities, History, and More
by Jamie FraterAnother incredible collection of unusual trivia sure to shock and amaze, from the people who brought you The Ultimate Book of Top Ten Lists.Discover freaks of nature, odd crimes, shocking deaths, devastating disasters, blood-curdling rites, crazy conspiracies and much more. Here are just some of the lists full of fascinating facts awaiting you inside:•Gruesome Torture Devices•Mass Hysteria Outbreaks•Unbelievable Miniatures•Disturbingly Scary Clowns•Outer Space Mysteries•Astonishing Aphrodisiacs•Disgusting Ancient Jobs•Spooky Sports Curses•World-Famous Penises•Mail-Order-Bride Shockers•Brutal Pope Deaths•Outrageous Wedding Locales•Grossest Edible Animals•Appalling Religious Practices
Literacy and Longing in L.A.
by Jennifer Kaufman Karen MackSome women shop. Some eat. Dora cures the blues by bingeing on books--reading one after another, from Flaubert to bodice rippers, for hours and days on end. In this wickedly funny and sexy literary debut, we meet the beguiling, beautiful Dora, whose unique voice combines a wry wit and vulnerability as she navigates the road between reality and fiction. Dora, named after Eudora Welty, is an indiscriminate book junkie whose life has fallen apart--her career, her marriage, and finally her self-esteem.
Literally Me
by Julie HoutsLIVE. LAUGH. LOVE. or EXIST. SMURK. LURKJulie Houts has cultivated a devoted following as ‘Instagram’s favourite illustrator’ (Vogue) by lampooning the conflicting messages and images women consume and share with the world every day. A collection of darkly comic illustrated essays, Literally Me chronicles the daily exploits of ‘slightly antisocial heroines’ (Refinery29) in vivid, excruciatingly funny detail, including: The beauty routine of a deranged bride who aspires to be ‘truly without flaws’ on her wedding dayWhat happens when Kylie Jenner has an existential crisis and can no longer ‘step out’A journey to Coachella by the Four Horsewomen of the ApocalypseThe true dating confessions of a fembotThe terrifying description for Alice Staunch’s book How to be the Perfect Feminist Literally Me marks the launch of a brilliant new social satirist. Julie’s singular voice and beautiful illustrations reveal the truth about the absurdity of life in the social media age: the line between becoming a total ‘Girlboss’ and a 21st-century American Psycho is razor-thin.