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Ride a Cockhorse
by Raymond Kennedy Katherine A. PowersA revolution is under way at a once sleepy New England bank. Forty-five-year-old Frances Fitzgibbons has gone from sweet-tempered loan officer to insatiable force of nature almost overnight. Suddenly she's brazenly seducing the high-school drum major, taking over her boss's office, firing anyone who crosses her, inspiring populist fervor, and publicly announcing plans to crush her local rivals en route to dominating the entire banking industry in the northeast. The terrifying new order instituted by Frankie and her offbeat goon squad (led by her devoted hairdresser and including her own son-in-law) is an awesome spectacle to behold. Brimming with snappy dialogue and gleeful obscenity, Ride a Cockhorse is a rollicking cautionary tale of small-town demagoguery that might be seen to prefigure both America's current financial woes and the rise of Sarah Palin. Frances is in any case a beautiful monster of an antiheroine--resist her at your peril!and the rise of the likes of Sarah Palin. Frances is in any case a beautiful monster of an antihero--resist her at your peril!
Ride for Your Life!: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Creepella von Cacklefur #6)
by Geronimo StiltonBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!The fair has come to Mysterious Valley! Creepella is looking forward to a fun, thrilling day of rides and games with her family and friends. But one spooky rollercoaster seems to be making everyone who rides it disappear! Creepella is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery -- but what will happen when she rides the coaster herself?
Ride, Fly Guy, Ride! (Fly Guy #11)
by Tedd ArnoldThe NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling Fly Guy series goes on an action-packed adventure by boat, train, plane, and beyond!Dad takes Fly Guy and Buzz for a car ride, but in a funny and wacky turn of events, Fly Guy is blown out of the car window and into a passing truck, where he lands in the driver's mouth! The driver spits him out, and Fly Guy tumbles onto a boat. Fly Guy then winds up on a circus train with an elephant and then an airplane ... and he just misses taking off with a rocket ship!This easy-to-read adventure concludes with Buzz, Dad, and Fly Guy returning home on a bike. Fly Guy loves RIDEZZZ!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.
Rides of the Midway: A Novel
by Lee Durkee"With this eruptive debut novel, Durkee...has just kicked in the door of Southern literature."--Salon.com Meet Mississippi teenager Noel Weatherspoon: ghost-seeing insomniac, endearing dopehead, wanna-be erotic photographer, and possible Baptist faith healer. Noel, who prefers The Exorcist to Ecclesiastes, must navigate a world of Bible-thumpers, born-again Christians, and a stepfather who bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Graham. Darkly comic and lyrically moving, Rides of the Midway introduces a formidable new talent in contemporary fiction.
Ridiculous Riddles
by Cyl LeeWhat time do most people go to the dentist? Who earns a living by driving customers away? What two things can't you have for breakfast? Where do snowmen go to dance? I run but I never walk. I have a mouth but I never talk. I have a bed but I never lie. What am I? Learn the answer to all of these riddles and more!
Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations
by Craig FergusonFrom the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world’s first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant, there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man. Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process—and even enjoy—the unusual trajectory of his life.
Riding the High: A Silver Pines Novel (Silver Pines Ranch Series)
by Paisley HopeIn the steamy third novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a newly appointed sheriff and a congressman&’s daughter must keep their impulsive Vegas nuptials hidden to protect their reputations—but what happens in Vegas rarely remains secret.Her heart is wild. Only he can capture it.When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek&’s sheriff, he is determined to prove to the town, his family, and most importantly to himself that he&’s the responsible choice for the job. A devoted single dad, his main goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.As the daughter of a Kentucky congressman, elementary school teacher Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she&’s dying to break free from the restraints of reputation and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.When the Laurel Creek crew heads to Las Vegas for a weekend away, long-time friends Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, wake up the next morning having exchanged marriage vows in a Vegas chapel.With no chance of an immediate annulment, the two make a pact: stay married for ninety days in secret, until Ginger's father is re-elected and Cole is out of his probationary period as county sheriff.But when Ginger agrees to help watch Cole&’s daughter for the summer and the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other&’s company, riding the high of their accidental marriage, the more it begins to feel real. Until they start to forget their marriage was ever meant to be temporary. . .
Riding the Waves (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Tawny WeberAll uptight workaholic Drucilla Robichoux wants is to experience incredible sex, at least once in her life. So she heads off to Mexico for some sun, sand and sin. And she finds the perfect playmate in sexy surf instructor Alex. Her temporary boy toy teaches Dru to ride the waves, all right……right into the most intense climaxes she's ever had!But all vacation flings must end. When Dru heads home, she buttons up tight again. Might as well keep this delicious fantasy right where it belongs… in her naughty memories.So it sure is a shock when she walks into work Monday morning and finds her secret fling is her new boss! And he's definitely still interested in catching the big one with Dru.
Right Before Your Eyes
by Ellen ShanmanSuper-artsy New York playwright Liza is stuck in a rut. Her plays aren't paying the bills, and when her outspoken nature leads to the loss of her temp job, she's quickly running out of options. With her high artistic principles quickly casting George aside as arrogant and pretentious, Liza returns with relief to her artsy ways, only to discover she’s being kicked out of her apartment and her play has been sabotaged. Maybe it’s time she opened up her mind to the idea that not everything – or everyone – is quite what they first seem?
Right Girl, Wrong Side
by Ginny BairdNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings her signature charm to this multicultural story about two disputing families sharing a beach house and the messiness that comes from falling in love with someone who your family is determined to despise.Busy flower shop manager Evita Machado can't wait to get to Nantucket. With a bad breakup behind her, relaxing at the shore with her folks and her brothers and their families sounds like the sure cure for heartache, and their vacation destination looks like an amazing place! But when they arrive at the quaint rose-covered cottage, another group has already put down stakes: the Hatfields.Ryan Hatfield was Evita's former crush from high school, but their business rival moms refused to let them date. Now history professor Ryan is here for a week with his parents, who won them this oceanfront rental in a society silent auction. Once it's clear there's been a double-booking due to a bidding mistake, Ryan's mom digs in her heels, meaning to stay. When Evita's mom won't back down either, both sides tepidly agree to share the luxury accommodations by dividing the cozy space.With the boisterous Machados livening things up and the strait-laced Hatfields tamping them down, can Evita and Ryan keep the peace between the warring factions while fostering a growing chemistry between the two of them?
Right Ho, Jeeves
by P. G. WodehouseRight Ho, Jeeves is the second full-length novel featuring the popular characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, after Thank You, Jeeves. It also features a host of other recurring Wodehouse characters, and is mostly set at Brinkley Court, the home of Bertie's Aunt Dahlia.
Right Ho, Jeeves (Jeeves and Wooster)
by P. G. Wodehouse“To dive into a Wodehouse novel is to swim in some of the most elegantly turned phrases in the English language.”—Ben Schott Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman’s gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Bertie must deal with the Market Snodsbury Grammar School prize giving, the broken engagement of his cousin Angela, the wooing of Madeline Bassett by Gussie Fink-Nottle, and the resignation of Anatole, the genius chef. Will he prevail? Only with the aid of Jeeves!
Right Where He Belongs
by Rebecca RussellRevenge had brought Tanner Fairfax to the small town of New Haven, Ohio...and Cassie Leighton gave him ample reason to stay. The terms of his grandfather's will stated Tanner needed just thirty days in the old man's house before he could sell his unwanted legacy. But, before long, Tanner felt like a beloved member of the close-knit community, and felt more than just neighborly affection for spirited Cassie. However, it seemed this woman who left warmth and sunshine in her wake had an agenda all her own, and it didn't include selling. And suddenly, having revenge offered cold comfort compared to having Cassie in his arms...
Right on Cue
by Falon BallardFrom the beloved author of Just My Type and Lease on Love comes a new romantic comedy in which a former actress-turned-screenwriter finds herself back in the spotlight, only for her romantic lead to be the one man she can&’t stand.Emmy Harper is no stranger to Hollywood, having penned some of the most popular movies of the past few years. But her latest project has hit a standstill—unable to find the perfect leading lady, Emmy&’s been recruited to take on the role herself, dusting off acting skills she hasn&’t used in over a decade.Things take a turn for the worse when a she's left with the one costar she can&’t trust: Grayson West. A blockbuster action hero known for his megawatt smile and impossible abs, Grayson is anyone&’s dream of a romantic lead. Too bad Emmy still blames him for her disastrous first movie and the early end to her acting career.The friction between the two risks tanking the movie, and no one knows if it&’s lingering awkwardness from their youth or unresolved sexual tension. But if they want to save the production—and their own careers—they need to get their acts together quickly, both on and off camera.
Rigor Mortis: When Dark Humor Becomes... Tangible
by Lorena Tercon ArbizaA daughter who does not arrive at her own funeral. A mother whose state of denial leads her to treat her deceased daughter as if she were still alive. A father who discovers at his daughter's funeral the worst secret any human ever wants to find out. An aunt more concerned about her next date than giving her niece the final farewell. A very peculiar nun. A detective who can't understand what he's looking for. A German who lands at the funeral without knowing that his past will sweep him away like a tsunami. A funeral planner who will try to maintain order in his charming funeral home while stealing your heart. A hybrid genre book between drama and prose that presents an existential dilema right at your face: if life is so ridiculously meaningless, what stops death from being a burst of laughter?
Rigor mortis: Avventura I - Invisibile (La pesca partoriente #1)
by Lorena Tercon ArbizaAvventura all'insegna dell'umorismo nero in un'impresa di pompe funebri Una figlia che non arriva alla sua veglia funebre. Una madre il cui stato di negazione la porta a trattare la figlia morta come se fosse ancora viva. Un padre che scopre alla veglia della figlia il peggior segreto che si possa tenere nascosto a qualsiasi essere umano. Una zia che si preoccupa più del suo prossimo appuntamento che di dare l'ultimo saluto alla nipote. Una suora molto particolare. Un detective che non riesce a capire cosa sta cercando. Un tedesco che arriva al funerale, ignaro del fatto che il suo passato lo travolgerà come uno tsunami. Un organizzatore di funerali che cercherà di mantenere l'ordine nella sua accogliente agenzia di pompe funebri mentre vi ruberà il cuore. Un libro di genere ibrido tra teatro e prosa che pone un dilemma esistenziale: se la vita è ridicola e non ha senso, cosa ci impedisce di trasformare la morte una risata?
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble
by Chris GrabensteinBriana Bloomfield, the talent Jake Lowenstein, the genius "Mongo," the muscle Jamal Wilson, the fifth grader —and—Riley Mack, the fearless leader Together, these five are the Known Troublemakers, stirring up trouble in the name of justice. Wherever a wrong needs righting or an innocent kid needs protecting, Riley and his friends will be there, ready to use their problem-causing expertise for the greater good. Only this time, injustice strikes a little too close to home. School's out for the summer, and somebody's polluting the gang's favorite swimming hole. And if that wasn't enough to ruin the vacation, one of the Troublemakers is in serious trouble, and all of Riley's efforts to help are only making things worse. With ten thousand dollars and the fate of his friends and family on the line, Riley will have to think fast if he hopes to pull off his most daring caper yet!
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
by Chris GrabensteinWhat do you get when you add up 1 middle-school bully 2 bank robbers 57 dogs in peril 4,000 missing dollars and 5 daring troublemakers led by the one and only Riley Mack? 1 crazy caper! In this merry, mischievous romp, master storyteller Chris Grabenstein introduces Riley Mack-a twelve-year-old hometown hero you'll never forget.
Riley: Trapped! Riley (Passionate Protectors Ser. #1)
by Lori FosterShe's determined to be in control…Riley by New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won&’t take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog—make that a four-pound &“guard&” Chihuahua!—and signs up for self-defense classes. But she might get more than she expected when she starts to fall for sexy instructor Riley Moore! FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Lone Star Lovers by Jessica Lemmon Penelope Brand&’s hookup with billionaire Zach Ferguson was casual. Until he announces her as his fake fiancée to avoid scandal—and she discovers she&’s pregnant. Now Zach demands they say &“I do&” for their child. But Pen won&’t settle for a sham marriage. If Zach wants to keep his Lone Star lover, it&’s his whole heart or nothing…New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster
Ring Game
by Pete HautmanTo save a friend&’s daughter from a bad marriage, Joe Crow confronts cultists, carnies, and cocaine wackosPoker-playing ex-cop Joe Crow has been dealt some rotten hands in his life, but he&’s survived them all. When Axel Speeter starts begging for help, Crow suspects his luck is about to run out. A taco-dealing former poker pro, Speeter&’s worried about his girlfriend&’s daughter Carmen. She&’s the sexiest trouble magnet the state of Omaha has ever seen, and she&’s about to drag Crow down with her. Carmen has just gotten engaged to Hyatt Hilton, a onetime drug pusher who&’s currently scratching out a living selling bootlegged Evian. Speeter wants Crow to make sure he&’s staying on the straight-and-narrow. And it looks like Hilton&’s involved in something much more dangerous than designer water. He&’s about to cross the Amaranthine Church of the One—a New Age cult convinced that it&’s found the secret to immortality, and doesn&’t mind killing to prove it.
Ring Game
by Pete HautmanTo save a friend&’s daughter from a bad marriage, Joe Crow confronts cultists, carnies, and cocaine wackosPoker-playing ex-cop Joe Crow has been dealt some rotten hands in his life, but he&’s survived them all. When Axel Speeter starts begging for help, Crow suspects his luck is about to run out. A taco-dealing former poker pro, Speeter&’s worried about his girlfriend&’s daughter Carmen. She&’s the sexiest trouble magnet the state of Omaha has ever seen, and she&’s about to drag Crow down with her. Carmen has just gotten engaged to Hyatt Hilton, a onetime drug pusher who&’s currently scratching out a living selling bootlegged Evian. Speeter wants Crow to make sure he&’s staying on the straight-and-narrow. And it looks like Hilton&’s involved in something much more dangerous than designer water. He&’s about to cross the Amaranthine Church of the One—a New Age cult convinced that it&’s found the secret to immortality, and doesn&’t mind killing to prove it.
Rings, Roses . . . and Romance
by Barbara BenedictRING AROUND THE ROSIE...A fender bender, a hurricane and a matchmaking goat-what else was going to keep Darcy MacTeague in rugged Mitch Rose's arms?A POCKET FULL OF POSIES...True, in addition to Mitch's compelling attraction, his three adorable, irrepressible kids proved quite a lure of their own. But what about her own life back on the fast track of the corporate world?ASHES, ASHES...THEY ALL FEEL IN LOVE!Suddenly, Darcy was knee-deep in roses. Mischievous, motherless Roses-and their very handsome father-who deemed her heaven-sent to become the mistress of sleepy Rose Arbor....
Rio Bravo
by Robin WoodThis volume is a study of the classic western film Rio Bravo, which, according to the author, remains "beyond politics, as an argument as to why we should all want to go on living."
Riots I Have Known: A Novel
by Ryan Chapman“Chapman establishes himself as a master of wit, satire, and heart.”—Apple Books “[A] gritty, bracing debut.”—Esquire “Dazzling...Supremely mischievous and sublimely written.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)An unnamed Sri Lankan inmate has barricaded himself inside a prison computer lab in Dutchess County, New York. A riot rages outside, incited by a poem published in The Holding Pen, the house literary journal. This, our narrator’s final Editor’s Letter, is his confession. An official accounting of events, as they happened. As he awaits imminent and violent interruption, he takes us on a roller coaster ride of plot and language, determined to share his life story, and maybe answer a few questions. How did he end up here? Should he have remained a quiet Park Avenue doorman? Or continued his rise in the black markets of postwar Sri Lanka? What will become of The Holding Pen, a “masterpiece of post-penal literature” favored by Brooklynites everywhere? And why does everyone think the riots are his fault? Can’t they see he’s really a good guy, doing it for the right reasons? Smart, wry, and laugh-out-loud funny, Ryan Chapman’s Riots I Have Known is an utter gem—an approachable send-up that packs a punch. Alexandra Kleeman, author of You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine, says, “Ryan Chapman has written a rocket-powered ode to literary creation and mass incarceration. Weaving satire and seriousness into a singularly rambunctious monologue, Riots I Have Known is a breath of fresh air.”
Rip Van Winkle: A Posthumous Tale of Diedrich Knickerbocker (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Washington IrvingTo escape his nagging wife, a henpecked villager goes rambling through the Catskills and encounters mysterious strangers with a powerful liquor. Twenty years later, Rip Van Winkle awakens to find his world forever changed. Washington Irving's evocative 1819 classic of colonial life first appeared in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories.