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Little Green Men
by Christopher BuckleyIn 1994, Christopher Buckley published one of the most acclaimed and successful comic novels of the decade, Thank You for Smoking. Now Buckley returns to the strange land of Washington, D.C., in Little Green Men, a millennial comedy of manners about aliens and pundits . . . and how much they have in common. The reluctant hero of this hilarious novel is John Oliver Banion, a stuffy Washington talk-show host, whose privileged life is thrown into upheaval when aliens abduct him from his exclusive country-club golf course. But were his gray-skinned captors aliens . . . or something far more sinister? After Banion is abducted again--this time in Palm Springs--he believes he has been chosen by the extraterrestrials to champion the most important cause of the millennium, and he embarks on a crusade, appearing before a convention of UFO believers and demanding that Congress and the White House seriously investigate UFOs. His friends and family suspect that Banion is having some kind of manic-depressive midlife crisis and urge him to seek therapy before his credibility as a pillar of the punditocracy is ruined. So John Oliver Banion must choose: keep his establishment status or become the leader of millions of impassioned and somewhat scruffy new friends who want to expose the government's secret alien agenda. Little Green Men proves once and for all that the truth is out there. Way out there. And it reaffirms Christopher Buckley's status as the funniest humanoid writer in the universe.Coming soon from Christopher Buckley: One of Our Whales Is MissingFrom the Hardcover edition.
Little Green Riding Hood
by Jeffrey Fuerst Kathy White Vg MyersPerform this script about Little Green Riding Hood's visit to her grandmother's house.
Little Grump Truck
by Amanda DriscollGo! Go! Go! Stop! meets Grumpy Monkey in this adorable story of a moody dump truck and her mindful tools for battling a bad mood.When Little Dump Truck is happy, the whole construction crew knows it. When she isn't happy, she becomes Little GRUMP Truck. She can't contain her mood--and soon it starts spreading to the rest of the trucks. When she closes her eyes to get away from her grumpies, she discovers that taking a quiet moment away from her troubles can shift her bad mood into reverse. For now...This fun, accessible story helps kids understand how to use meditation and mindfulness when they feel overwhelmed or angry, and is a useful tool for any parent hoping to try a new approach to treating tantrums."Should appeal to all the little grump trucks hauling their feelings about."--Kirkus
Little Grunt and the Big Egg
by Tomie dePaolaTomie dePaola's classic (and hilarious) story of a young cave boy and his mysterious egg.Mama Grunt sends Little Grunt out to find a dozen eggs. All he can find is one huge egg. The egg hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. Little Grunt names him George. Soon George grows too big for the Grunt family cave, and poor Little Grunt has to send him away. But when the local volcano erupts, there's only one dinosaur who can save the day!
Little House Life Hacks: Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie
by Angie Bailey Susie ShubertA humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal Little House on the Prairie, blending Laura Ingalls Wilder&’s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore. The Little House on the Prairie was a childhood TV classic for a generation of kids, and Laura Ingalls Wilder&’s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family&’s life in the 1870s offer countless gems of wisdom, and many facets of their lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from sourdough bread and modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and needlepoint. Little House Life Hacks playfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world, practical enough to work for pioneering stock and updated for today&’s evolving world. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what&’s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity. Alongside the life advice are selected inspirational quotes from the Little House books and show and fun pop culture tidbits (like that The Rock&’s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson), as well as with meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.
Little Indiscretions
by Carmen PosadasA runaway international bestseller and winner of Spain’s top literary prize, Little Indiscretions is part ingeniously entertaining whodunit and part sparkling social satire. Business is slow for Nestor Chaffino, pastry chef to the rich and famous, until he’s invited to cater a party in a villa on the Costa del Sol. When Nestor is found frozen to death in a walk-in freezer with a notebook in his hand, the party guests gathered that evening are the natural suspects. But who could have it in for a harmless cook? The answer, it turns out, is just about everyone who happens to be staying in the house. Nestor, while quietly stirring his sauces and whisking his egg whites, had decided to publish a compendium of gastronomic secrets that revealed, along with the culinary tricks of his trade, more than a few damning details of the hosts’ and houseguests’ private lives. To what lengths would they go to ensure that Nestor maintained a more permanent sense of discretion? Not since Nick and Nora Charles’s last cocktail party has such a merry band of mischief makers convened in one place. Little Indiscretions marks the discovery of a phenomenal writer with tremendous flair. It’s a gourmet treat readers will pounce on.
Little Jiang
by Shirley MarrMei Ling Pang was born at an inauspicious time on an inauspicious day, so wherever she goes, misfortune follows. When Little Jiang hops out of his grave and into Mei's life, fangs and all, her luck goes from bad to worse. But in trying to help Little Jiang, Mei might just make her own future brighter.
Little Juniper Makes It BIG
by Aidan CassieAidan Cassie, the creator of Sterling, Best Dog Ever, employs her pitch-perfect humor and heartwarming illustrations here again to help little ones love themselves at any size in Little Juniper Makes It BIG.What Juniper lacks in size, she makes up for in heart. And her heart is dead-set on growing up and getting taller. She's tired of having to reach for the cookie jar or use a stepping stool for the toilet. Everything in Juniper's world seems to be made for adults. Ugh!Juniper is industrious, however, and builds several silly contraptions to help reach her goals. But it isn't until she makes a fun new friend at school, Clove, who is even smaller than Juniper, that she is able to see her world from a new perspective—and appreciate all sizes, big or small.
Little Keith Lemon: Memoirs of me Childhood
by Keith LemonHave you ever wondered how Keith Lemon went from life as a young nipper in Leeds to being the strawberry blonde star of Celebrity Juice surrounded by bang tidy lasses? In this heart-warming and inspirational memoir, Keith reveals the story of his childhood, lifting the lid on all the experiences of northern youth that have led him to become the international ladies' man and national treasure he is today. In this hilarious memoir, Keith reminisces about his journey from baby to babe-magnet, delving deep into his past and his early years as an unbelievably talented youngster in Leeds (even before he became a professional sex symbol).
Little Keith Lemon: Memoirs of me Childhood
by Keith LemonHave you ever wondered how Keith Lemon went from life as a young nipper in Leeds to being the strawberry blonde star of Celebrity Juice surrounded by bang tidy lasses? In this heart-warming and inspirational memoir, Keith reveals the story of his childhood, lifting the lid on all the experiences of northern youth that have led him to become the international ladies' man and national treasure he is today. In this hilarious memoir, Keith reminisces about his journey from baby to babe-magnet, delving deep into his past and his early years as an unbelievably talented youngster in Leeds (even before he became a professional sex symbol).
Little Lady, Big Apple: the perfect laugh-out-loud read for anyone who loves New York (The Little Lady Agency)
by Hester Browne'If you like the Shopaholic series, you'll love the Little Lady' *****'Deliciously addictive' CosmopolitanAs her alter ego, Honey, Melissa is the go-to woman for improving men's dating lives, but when her boyfriend Jonathan invites her to New York for a holiday, he has one condition: the blonde wig stays at home. This is easier said than done, and before long Mel finds herself juggling a rude rising star who just so happens to be an ex, Jonathan's manipulative ex-wife, an unruly terrier and escalating crises back at the agency. Can Melissa put the manners back into Manhattan? Or is this a challenge only the Little Lady Agency can handle?READERS LOVE LITTLE LADY, BIG APPLE'Made me laugh out loud' *****'Couldn't put it down' *****'Perfect to escape into' *****'Such a fabulous heart-warming set of books' ******** Discover the rest of Hester Browne's hilarious Little Lady trilogy:The Little Lady AgencyLittle Lady, Big AppleWhat the Lady Wants
Little League Confidential
by Bill GeistA journalist dad tells of his exhilarating experiences coaching his son's Little League team with anecdotes about a ballerina batter, an unfair umpire uncle, and other stories that provide a fresh perspective on an American institution.
Little Martin
by Barbara BakerLittle Martin is a bad boy. He uses the most expressive phrases: "No," "More," "Mine," and "Don't touch!" He knows just what to do with a tube of lipstick and how to stick his finger in the faucet when the water is on. Packed with punch lines, this easy-to-read book guarantees guffaws at the bad behavior of the rascally tot. Learning to read was never more fun!
Little Matchmakers
by Jennifer GreeneThey were single parents who believed they were giving their sons all they could ever need. But a meeting with their boys' teacher had Tucker MacKinnon and Garnet Cattrell realizing what they really needed was each other. Since Tucker's boy craved a woman's influence and Garnet's son would benefit from some outside experiences, a trade seemed to be the perfect solution. So one day a week they'd swap kids. And maybe just see one another in passing. This was just for the boys' sakes, of course.But when two intelligent kids decide they want to be brothers, heaven help the parents who didn't see this plan coming. Because a couple of little matchmakers were about to launch Project One Big Happy Family.
Little Me
by Patrick DennisBack in print at last! From the author of Auntie Mame: the bawdy, bestselling, bountifully illustrated autobiography of an imaginary diva whose life is one hilarious mishap after another.For Belle Poitrine, née Mayble Schlumpfert, all the world's a stage and she's the most important player on it. At once coy and coercive, with a name that means "beautiful bosom" in French, she claws her way from Striver's Row to the silver screen. Recalling Belle's career, which ranged from portraying Anne Boleyn in Oh, Henry to roles in both Sodom and its sequel Gomorrah (not to mention the classic Papaya Paradise), Little Me serves up copious quanitites of husbands, couture, and Pink Lady cocktails, with international adventures and a murder trial to boot.A runaway bestseller that made its way to Broadway, starring Sid Caesar in 1962 and Martin Short in 1998, Little Me is now reprinted--with all of the 150 historic, hysterical photographs depicting the funniest scenes from Belle's sordid life, including cameo appearances by the author and Rosalind Russell. Considered a collector's item, the first edition of Little Me was like a performance in book form. Now this glittering spoof of celebrity is gloriously reincarnated for connoisseurs of all things chick and cheeky.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Little Miss Bad (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Bad is not good. Far from it. In fact, about as far as you can get, which is a long way! Can Little Miss Sunshine trick Little Miss Bad into confessing all her wrongdoings?
Little Miss Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Birthday loves giving birthday presents. She prides herself on always picking the perfect present. But this time, it looks like one of the Mr. Men may just stump her!
Little Miss Busy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Busy is always on the go, from the moment she wakes up until she falls asleep at night. Nothing can slow her down--until she gets sick! Suddenly, Little Miss Busy needs to learn how to rest, which turns out to be the hardest thing of all.Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, the Mr. Men Little Miss stories are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all.
Little Miss Christmas (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesThey're back! Rediscover the zaniest and most lovable characters you've ever met in the Mr. Men and Little Miss series—the best-selling, timeless, and universal books, which have sold millions of copies worldwide.Digitally available for the first time, these bright, charming books, with their easily recognizable characters, are easy enough for young readers and witty enough for adults.This fantastic read-to-me edition is read by Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator of Harry Potter, Jim Dale, who perfectly captures each character’s unique voice and personality. Get ready to fall in love with Mr. Men and Little Miss books all over again or for the very first time!
Little Miss Contrary (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Contrary says the exact opposite of what she means. This can get very confusing unless you know Little Miss Contrary well! She lives in Muddleland, where everything, as you can probably guess is a bit of a muddle. If you ever run into Little Miss Contrary, let's hope she doesn't give you a compliment!
Little Miss Fabulous (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Adam HargreavesDo you dare to be a little fabulous? Let this Little Miss show you how it's done!Little Miss Fabulous has the most fabulous hair, which she wears in the most fabulous styles. Everywhere she goes, she sets new fashion trends! Not even the envious Little Miss Splendid can rain on her parade. Little Miss Fabulous proves that having good style is all about confidence—and just a bit of creativity!
Little Miss Fickle (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Fickle can never decide on anything. Or, rather, she can decide, but then she changes her mind again, and again, and again! When she visits the library one day, Little Miss Fickle finds 9,999 books to choose from. Will she ever be able to pick one out?
Little Miss Greedy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Greedy loves to eat: She has 66 sausages and 23 pieces of toast for breakfast! And readers will love to see what she takes along with her when Mr. Greedy invites her to tea . . .
Little Miss Late (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Late as you can imagine, is late for everything. If you ask her round for dinner, she probably won't arrive until next week, and that's if you're lucky!
Little Miss Little Compton: A Memoir
by Arden MyrinComedian and actress Arden Myrin delivers a hilarious and heartfelt memoir about navigating adulthood and her rise on the comedy scene despite an unconventional upbringing.Arden Myrin is the product of not one, but two hasty decisions. Her paternal grandparents ran off and got married twenty-four hours after they met. Arden's parents did one better -- they married on a dare. Growing up in Arden's family, her dad ate nothing but sheet cake, while her mom was busy teaching a Cub Scout troop how to put on a Broadway musical. Oh, and she grew up in a small farm town called Little Compton, Rhode Island. Human population: 3,518. Cow population: 278. General Store: One. Stop Lights: Zero. At nineteen, Arden packed her bags with stars in her eyes and landed at ImprovOlympic in Chicago, where for the first time in her life she felt like she finally made sense. After drinking in as much comedy experience (and Sea Breezes) as she could, Arden got her big break when she was cast on an NBC sitcom. She moved to Los Angeles, knowing no one, and quickly realized she had no clue how to be a fully-grown human adult on her own.How do you date someone and not ruin it? How do you interact with people if you have a teeny bit of social anxiety? How do you stand up for yourself if you're a people pleaser? And most of all, how do you start to believe that you are enough?From small town Rhode Island to accidentally kicking Courteney Cox in the face on a soundstage in Hollywood, Arden's hilarious, inspiring, and honest story shows readers how one totally unconventional upbringing might be the very thing one needs to thrive, all while showing up as your most outrageous, authentic self. Shout out to Little Compton!! Woot Woot!!!