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Mates, Dates: Besties:
by Cathy HopkinsT. J. , Lucy, and Izzie aretotallyin over their heads. T. J. is befriended by Lucy inMates, Dates, and Sleepover Secrets. But will Lucy's best friends, Nesta and Izzie, accept T. J. into their world of sleepovers, secrets, laughter, and advice?Everyone seems to have a boyfriend except Lucy. Then she meets a gorgeous guy who's into her. Really into her. Soon Lucy starts to feel smothered and longs for life as a singleton inMates, Dates, and Sole Survivors. InMates, Dates, and Mad Mistakes, Izzie wants to be treated like an adult. Izzie's determined to stay true to herself and learn what it means to be independent -- she just never thought she would upset everyone along the way.
Math Talk
by Theoni PappasWho would have ever thought there was a direct way to connect mathematical concepts to poetry? Creative juices were certainly at work when this book of mathematical dialogues was created by Theoni Pappas. It presents anew way to enjoy and learn mathematical ideas via poetic dialogues read by two people. A new twist to mathematical themes.-24 delightful and informative poetic dialogues for exploring math ideas.- - TOPIC POEMS INCLUDE-· Mathematics · Circles · Proper fractions · Fractals· Fibonacci numbers · One · Operations · Imaginary numbers· Möbius strip · Zero · Squares · Operations· Variables · Radicals · Triangles · · Primes · Dimensions· Golden Mean · e, & i (for three voices)· Integers · Tessellations · Even numbers· Googols · We are numbers.
Mathematicians in Love
by Rudy RuckerAlternate realities, alternate mathematics, and rock and roll are mixed to satirize contemporary US politics in this book. Bela Kis and Paul Bridge are both trying to prove the same mathematical theorem as part of their PhD dissertations. They are also rivals for the love of Alma, a rhetorics major and video blogger, and Cammy, bass player for a local band. Somehow, this simple beginning leads to both a major political conspiracy and trips through a universe where it is possible swim from one idylic tropical paradise world to another. Yes, there are sex, drugs and rock and roll in this book as well as some violence, all of which are mostly indirectly described, so while some parents might be concerned about young teen-agers reading this book, it is not adult only.
The Mathematician's Shiva: A Novel
by Stuart Rojstaczer"A brilliant and compelling family saga full of warmth, pathos, history, and humor." -Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here "A hugely entertaining debut." -Publishers Weekly When the greatest female mathematician in history passes away, her son, Alexander "Sasha" Karnokovitch, just wants to mourn his mother in peace. But rumor has it the notoriously eccentric Polish émigré has solved one of the most difficult problems in all of mathematics, and has spitefully taken the solution to her grave. As a ragtag group of mathematicians from around the world descends upon Rachela's shiva, determined to find the proof or solve it for themselves--even if it means prying up the floorboards for notes or desperately scrutinizing the mutterings of her African Grey parrot--Sasha must come to terms with his mother's outsized influence on his life. Spanning decades and continents, from a crowded living room in Madison, Wisconsin, to the windswept beach on the Barents Sea where a young Rachela had her first mathematical breakthrough, The Mathematician's Shiva is an unexpectedly moving and uproariously funny novel that captures humanity's drive not just to survive, but to achieve the impossible.
Matilda's Jokes for Awesome Kids
by Roald DahlWhat do you get if you add 25 and 917, then subtract 765 and divide the answer by 33? A headache. (Unless you're Matilda!)Matilda's Jokes for Awesome Kids would even make the Trunchbull laugh!Narrated by Matilda herself, this joke book is stuffed full of gigglesome gags, silly puns, brain-tickling riddles, and the Trunchbull's favorite insults, guaranteed to raise a chuckle from human beans young and old.
The Mating Season
by P. G. WodehouseA Jeeves and Wooster novel. At Deverill Hall, an idyllic Tudor manor in the picture-perfect village of Kings Deverill, impostors are in the air. The prime example is man-about-town Bertie Wooster, doing a good turn to Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him while he enjoys fourteen days away from society after being caught taking an unscheduled dip in the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Bertie is of course one of nature's gentlemen, but the stakes are high: if all is revealed, there's a danger that Gussie's simpering fiance Madeline may turn her wide eyes on Bertie instead. It's a brilliant plan u until Gussie himself turns up, imitating Bertram Wooster. After that, only the massive brain of Jeeves (himself in disguise) can set things right.
Matisse on the Loose
by Georgia BraggA kid. A famous painting. A cool moment. A prison sentence?Have you ever done something you shouldn't have? But you're a good person and you don't think that it's going to cause any real harm? But then something bad happens and it turns out that you were wrong? Welcome to Matisse's world. Matisse has finally got the chance to come face to face with the work of his namesake, the great French painter Henri Matisse. The museum where his mom works as head of security is hosting a Matisse exhibit. Matisse thought it would be cool to hang his own artwork--a copy of a famous Matisse painting, Portrait of Pierre--on the museum wall just for a minute. But then a tour group thinks that it's a real Matisse. So now Matisse's painting hangs in a museum--while the priceless original hangs on Matisse's eccentric family's den wall. A sixth grader should not get caught up in a museum heist. But . . . what if he does?From the Hardcover edition.
El matón que soñaba con un lugar en el paraíso
by Jonas JonassonJonas Jonasson vuelve a demostrar en esta nueva novela, divertida, irreverente y llena de giros inesperados, sus inconfundibles dotes fabuladoras. En esta ocasión, la trama se centra en un trío de personajes encabezados por Johan Asesino Andersson, quien, después de cumplir en la cárcel tres largas condenas por homicidio, se gana la vida realizando pequeños trabajos de intimidación para los gánsteres locales mientras lucha contra su afición a la bebida, que está empezando a afectar negativamente su desempeño profesional. Todo cambia, sin embargo, el día que conoce a una pastora protestante que no cree en Dios y al apocado recepcionista de un antiguo burdel reconvertido en hotel de una estrella. Una vez que el azar los ha reunido bajo el mismo techo, el instinto de supervivencia los lleva a idear una solución permanente para dejar atrás la pobreza. Si a la innegable habilidad de Asesino para amedrentar al prójimo sumamosuna gestión adecuada y un plan de negocio que incluya relaciones públicas de calidad, el éxito parece asegurado... Y así sucede hasta que el repentino encuentro de Asesino Anders con Jesucristo amenaza con dar al traste con el maravilloso tinglado, lo que obligará a la pastora y al recepcionista a rediseñar su estrategia para evitar volver a la existencia precaria y anodina que llevaban antes de que el devoto matón se cruzara en su camino. Críticas:«Su voz sigue siendo inconfundible. Un éxito literario protagonizado por personajes neuróticos que nos recuerdan nuestro propio desamparo y desesperanza.»Expressen «De nuevo, una historia repleta de sentido del humor y un argumento sorprendente. La manera fácil de escribir de Jonasson y su creatividad a la hora de condensar las ideas en una línea son las cualidades que lo convierten en un gran narrador.»www.cleeft.nl «La historia galopa por distintos escenarios y, en realidad, no importa si lo que nos cuenta es verdad o mentira; el entretenimiento es su mejor cualidad.»Nerikes Allehanda «El estilo y el tono de sus novelas son su sello personal e inimitable. A Jonasson le encanta jugar con las palabras y retrata las grandezas y las miserias humanas con empatía y ternura.»Östgöta-Correspondenten «Jonas Jonasson ha caracterizado a Asesino Anders con inteligencia mordaz y sutil ironía. Una novela cómica en la que tienen cabida algunas de las cuestiones sociales más importantes de nuestro tiempo.»Il Tempo
Mats and the Book from the Chest.
by Eva MarkertMats is very impressed with an old book he found in a chest in the attic. It is about a boy scout named Walter, who is always very happy because he performs at least one good deed every day. Without hesitation, Mats decides to copy Walter. He is actually feeling quite unhappy at the moment because he has moved to another town with his parents. But it's not quite so easy to help people. He tries with his parents, with the people in his house, an old woman in the street whose bag he wants to carry home - but everywhere, Mats gets into trouble. And then there is the matter of the donation for starving children in Africa ... Mats begins to have doubts: has he chosen the right role model for himself?
Mats e il libro nel baule
by Eva MarkertMats è molto incuriosito da un vecchio libro che ha trovato in un baule in soffitta. Il protagonista è Werner, un boyscout che è sempre felice perché compie almeno una buona azione ogni giorno. Senza ulteriori indugi, Mats decide di emulare Werner. In questo periodo, Mats si sente un po’ triste perché si è trasferito in un'altra città insieme ai suoi genitori. Ma non è così facile aiutare gli altri. I suoi genitori, le persone nel condominio, un’anziana in strada a cui vorrebbe portare la borsa fino a casa… tutti sono infastiditi da Mats. E poi c'è anche la possibilità di fare una donazione per i bambini affamati in Africa... Mats ha qualche dubbio: Werner è un modello giusto? Una storia turbolenta, ma capace di strappare sorrisi.
Matt for Dads
by Matt PritchettAward-winning cartoonist Matt's collection especially for Father's Day.Struggling with what to buy your Dad for Father's Day? This special gift-edition collection of cartoons from Matt is the answer.From family life to fatherly advice, from Dad hobbies to family distractions, Matt's inimitable take on life is the perfect gift for everyone's father.
Matt on Brexit
by Matt Pritchett'However bad the day's news, there'll still be a Matt cartoon the morning after, and we'll still laugh - he's a genius!' Jeremy Vine'Always topical and achingly funny' Jilly CooperFrom the (some say ill-judged) Referendum to the Remain and Leave campaigns with all their twists and turns ... From a vote of No Confidence to the ongoing confusion ... Matt hits the spot every time. Brilliantly entertaining, award-winning Matt can lighten even the most troubling times, and find the perfect cartoon to make the nation smile.
Matt on Brexit
by Matt Pritchett'However bad the day's news, there'll still be a Matt cartoon the morning after, and we'll still laugh - he's a genius!' Jeremy VineFrom the (some say ill-judged) Referendum to the Remain and Leave campaigns with all their twists and turns ... From a vote of No Confidence to the ongoing confusion ... Matt hits the spot every time. Brilliantly entertaining, award-winning Matt can lighten even the most troubling times, and find the perfect cartoon to make the nation smile.
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Wednesday Witch
by Ruth ChewRead the adventure that started it all--Ruth Chew's very first story! A Wednesday Witch's magic is best on Wednesdays. On that day, she goes looking for trouble! And one Wednesday, Mary Jane hears a knock on her front door. A mysterious old lady with a skinny black cat has come to visit. It must be a witch! But what mischief is she up to? For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading.
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Witch's Broom
by Ruth ChewWhat if you could fly--just like a witch? One day, Amy's mom finds a broom in her backyard and decides to keep it. But when Mom goes out on errands, Amy and her friend Jean discover that the broom can move--and fly. Now they can go anywhere, even on a nighttime flight around the neighborhood! What adventures will they go on next? And will they ever meet the witch who left her broom behind? For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading.
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Secondhand Magic
by Ruth ChewLet magic take you up, up, and away! After Paul and Caroline fix a broken kite, it's full of magic! The kite can fly on its own--and even better, it wants to take them on a ride. Now the two kids must hold on tight. . . . Their adventure is about to begin! For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading. "Ruth Chew's classic books capture the joy of everyday magic." --Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House series
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Witch in the House
by Ruth ChewFor decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they're in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading. How do you keep a witch out of trouble? A witch is coming to stay with Laura and Sally. But taking care of her won't be easy--this one is more than a little strange! She's a very picky eater (only bones and eggshells will do). She makes BIG messes. And after a spell gone wrong, she is stuck living upside down! Can the kids keep this little witch out of mischief and keep her a secret from Mom and Dad?
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: What the Witch Left
by Ruth Chew"Ruth Chew's classic books perfectly capture the joy of everyday magic."--Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House seriesRuth Chew's chapter books are full of simple, matter-of-fact magic that's sure to enchant budding fantasy readers.When Katy and Louise find the key to the locked drawer in Katy's bureau, they aren't impressed by old things belonging to Katy's Aunt Martha. There can't be anything special about the old robe, broken mirror, tin box, or red rubber boots inside, can there? But when Louise dons the robe during the school play and suddenly disappears, Katy and Louise realize that they might just be able to have some grand adventures with the things that Aunt Martha left behind.From the Hardcover edition.
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park
by Ruth Chew"Ruth Chew's classic books perfectly capture the joy of everyday magic."--Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House seriesJen Mace and her new friend, Mike Steward, learn that magic can happen when you least expect it. And though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous.Jen has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old home, but while walking in Prospect Park, Jen meets Mike. Together they are fascinated by the older gentleman who is always surrounded by birds and seems to appear and disappear quite suddenly. For decades, Ruth Chew's books have been enchanting early readers with the thrill of magic in their own lives. Now these tales are once again available to work their spell on a new generation of fans.
A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Trouble with Magic
by Ruth ChewWhen Barbara and Rick Benton find a wizard named Harrison Peabody in an old bottle, they quickly discover that magic isn't as simple as it looks. But even tricky magic is better than no magic, and soon the Bentons are flying around Prospect Park with a large black umbrella and befriending a sea serpent in the lake. How can they keep Harrison a secret, though, when he's living in their attic?Delightful stories that deal with matter-of-fact magic, Ruth Chew's books have been engaging young readers for over 40 years. Now a new generation can discover the timelessness of these marvelous tales.
A Matter of Facts: One Man's Journey into the Nation's Quiz Obsession
by Shaun WilliamsonA journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. Includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11.Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful vagaries of the pub quiz - discovering its place, not just in communities, but in people's lives. He also reminisces about his life before acting as an alcoholic postman, a stalled naval career,a Pontins blue coat and his journey to becoming Barry in EastEnders. Over the course of year Shaun aims to end his journey at a victorious return to the Grand Prix... can his experiences and new-found knowledge end in victory? A Matter of Facts is a fun, fascinating and heart-warming read that will be adored by those who enjoy a regular meeting of alcohol and trivia.
A Matter of Facts: One Man's Journey into the Nation's Quiz Obsession
by Shaun WilliamsonA journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. Includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11.Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful vagaries of the pub quiz - discovering its place, not just in communities, but in people's lives. He also reminisces about his life before acting as an alcoholic postman, a stalled naval career,a Pontins blue coat and his journey to becoming Barry in EastEnders. Over the course of year Shaun aims to end his journey at a victorious return to the Grand Prix... can his experiences and new-found knowledge end in victory?A Matter of Facts is a fun, fascinating and heart-warming read that will be adored by those who enjoy a regular meeting of alcohol and trivia.
A Matter Of Facts: The Insider's Guide To Quizzing
by Marcus BerkmannMarcus Berkmann is a competitive obsessive but where he was very bad at cricket (see RAIN MEN) he's a brilliantly knowledgeable nerd and a great success at pub quizzes. He's possibly the only man in Britain whom Nick Hornby is jealous of - because his team beat Hornby's in a pub quiz and went on to win the EVENING STANDARD knockout tournament.This hilarious book will do for quiz culture - from Mastermind to Fifteen to One to the quiz in your local - what LOST IN MUSIC did for bad rock bands. Thousands of people take part in quizzes every week answering questions such as who won the League Cup in 1972 (Stoke City beat Chelsea 3-2) and which of Henry VIII's wives was both a widow and a virgin when she married him (Catherine of Aragon)?Funny, informative, original: this book has all the answers - including the one to question six.
A Matter Of Facts: The Insider's Guide To Quizzing
by Marcus BerkmannMarcus Berkmann is a competitive obsessive but where he was very bad at cricket (see RAIN MEN) he's a brilliantly knowledgeable nerd and a great success at pub quizzes. He's possibly the only man in Britain whom Nick Hornby is jealous of - because his team beat Hornby's in a pub quiz and went on to win the EVENING STANDARD knockout tournament.This hilarious book will do for quiz culture - from Mastermind to Fifteen to One to the quiz in your local - what LOST IN MUSIC did for bad rock bands. Thousands of people take part in quizzes every week answering questions such as who won the League Cup in 1972 (Stoke City beat Chelsea 3-2) and which of Henry VIII's wives was both a widow and a virgin when she married him (Catherine of Aragon)?Funny, informative, original: this book has all the answers - including the one to question six.
A Matter of Matter
by L. Ron HubbardBoldly go to worlds where no one has gone. Meet Chuck Lambert, who, though not exactly a fool, is guilty of letting his imagination get the best of his wits. That's because our young, naive Lambert wants his own planet. But rather than purchase one legally from the Interior Department of the Outer Galactic Control, he soon succumbs to the flashy advertising of an unsavory galactic swindler named Madman Murphy-- the purported King of Planetary Realtors.What Madman is the king of, is selling the unwary a planet that isn't quite right, a planet where one can't sit down because there's something the matter with its matter. And that's exactly what becomes the matter for our unlucky voyager, after Chuck toils for eleven grueling years to scrape together enough money to finally buy a planet of his own. "... this is a real corker, pulp fiction at its most entertaining."--Booklist* An International Book Awards Finalist