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Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Yeti Rescue (Sammy Feral's Diaries Of Weird Ser. #2)
by Eleanor HawkenSammy Feral is a lucky boy. His family run a zoo and so he spends his spare time hanging out with orangutans, crocodiles and snakes. But his luck has just run out - his entire family has been infected with a werewolf virus! Now his mum, dad and sisters are howling at the moon, craving raw meat and, worst of all, trying to infect Sammy! Luckily, Donny and Red - a crack team who investigate animals that don't exist - are on hand to help. But with an evil professor determined to take over Feral Zoo and no known cure for the virus, things aren't looking good for Sammy!
Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Yeti Rescue (Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird #2)
by Eleanor HawkenSammy's back for another weird adventure! Ever since Sammy discovered that there are crazier animals in the world than just lemurs and lions, his life has become pretty weird. So when a Mongolian Death Worm turns up at his zoo, he's not that surprised. The Death Worm needs help: his best friend, Bert the Yeti Chief, has gone missing. Can Sammy summon the Ministry of Yetis and rescue Bert? He's going to need help from his old friends Donny and Red, not to mention a very reluctant Wish Frog... An action-packed adventure for the Wimpy Kid generation.
Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception (Sammy Keyes #8)
by Wendelin Van DraanenSammy Keyes has a lot of nerve, turning up in sneakers to a fancy art gallery reception and asking why a framed orange splat is worth $10,000. Eyebrows raise. Noses are turned up. But then Sammy tackles a thief who tries to break up the soiree with a stick-up. Now the patrons of the arts are glad she has a lot of nerve. Or are they?<P><P>Sammy may have stopped a criminal, but the real crime has yet to be discovered. The real crime is more subtle, more artful than anything Sammy has ever seen. Who would have thought art could be so dangerous?
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash (Sammy Keyes #12)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy Keyes has three wads of cold hard cash in her hot little hands. An old guy gave them to her. Well, actually, he told her to throw them away. Begged her. With his last dying breath. Which he was taking because Sammy had just scared the life right out of him. <P>So . . . she's got to get this man some help. She's got to do it without being seen herself. And she's got to figure out how to stash that cash. Aw, c'mon! You'd keep the money too, right? No one ever needs to know. . . . From the Hardcover edition.
Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway (Sammy Keyes #10)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>The bad news: Sammy's made a deadly mistake. The good news: No one knows she did it. The delicious dilemma: Everyone thinks her archenemy Heather is to blame. <P>Now Heather's in a major jam, and in some ways it's only fair--Heather's pinned more than a few crimes on Sammy. Besides, there are distractions galore to keep Sammy from confessing. Like the end of the school year. And the Farewell Dance. Especially the dance, because she's going with Heather's brother, Casey. <P>But Sammy knows that the truth has an uncanny way of resurfacing, and when it does, the stench can be more vile than the junior high cafeteria.
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise (Sammy Keyes #Bk. 17)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy knew that getting to know her new rockstar dad on a cruise would be a little uncomfortable. . . . But when the heiress to a perfume empire disappears from the ship, it turns out everyone's in for a rocky ride. <P>In this penultimate book in the Sammy Keyes mystery series, Wendelin Van Draanen pays homage to the mystery genre. This book is a classic locked-room whodunnit--Sammy Keyes style. <P>The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it's the drama in Sammy's personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.
Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye (Sammy Keyes #18)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy doesn't go looking for trouble, but she seems to find it everywhere. She's forever sniffing out clues and chasing down bad guys--and driving her friends a little nuts. She's gone up against thieves and counterfeiters and gangsters and blackmailers and murderers, and always stayed one step ahead. <P>Until now. <P>Last night, one of the bad guys caught up. Last night, someone followed Sammy up the fire escape and pushed her from the third story. Now she's in the hospital, out cold. And her friends are left with the questions Sammy's always been so good at answering: Why? How? But most of all . . . WHO? <P>In this emotional conclusion to her beloved long-running series, Wendelin Van Draanen shows just how many lives one nosy girl can touch and pays tribute to a life well sleuthed.
Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls (Sammy Keyes #14)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>In her newest adventure, junior high detective Sammy Keyes and her friends take a detour through a graveyard on Halloween night and find themselves in the middle of a mystery. <P>Sammy must figure out how three missing people, two human skulls, and one ghoulish embalmer add up before she winds up six feet under herself! <P>And school presents its own set of tricks and treats. Sammy knows that a classmate is guilty of beating up a man on Halloween night. Should she obey the law and tell Officer Borsch? Or should she obey the junior high code and keep quiet? <P>Life and death and truth and justice have never been so tangled up...
Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack (Sammy Keyes #15)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy thought she'd seen all the weirdness her town had to offer--and then she met Justice Jack, Santa Martina's very own superhero. Well, really he's just a guy in spandex and a mask who rides around town on a dirt bike, hoping to find some crime to fight. <P>The old folks in town think he's wonderful. So wonderful that they've asked him to track down Sammy's neighbor Mrs. Wedgewood, who seems to have disappeared--along with a lot of other people's cash. Sammy's friends think Justice Jack is funny and cool. Billy Pratt's even auditioning to be his sidekick! <P>But Sammy thinks he's kind of . . . lame. He's more of a showstopper than a crime stopper. And when a real mystery comes along, Sammy finds herself right in the middle of it. . . .
Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen (Sammy Keyes #9)
by Wendelin Van DraanenThis time the 13-year-old sleuth is up against a cat burglar - literally! Cats are disappearing and Sammy is finding some of them in neighborhood garbage cans - dead! <P><P>Just as Sammy discovers that her archenemy Heather is her "star" sister and shares her birthday, Sammy's mother arrives to inform her that she isn't really turning 14 - so it's another year of unlucky 13! <P>But the savvy sleuth has been up against a lot worse and come out on top so maybe this is the year Sammy's luck will change!
Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (Sammy Keyes #7)
by Wendelin Van DraanenIn her most dangerous mystery to date, Sammy is literally left "holding the bag"! <P><P>When a strange girl who is trying to escape from a scary looking guy at the mall asks her to watch her shopping bag and then flees, Sammy is alarmed to discover that inside the bag is a baby! <P>In her seventh adventure, the intrepid detective puts her life on the line as she confronts the seamy gang life of her hometown in her search for the baby's mother. <P>And, as usual, her attempts to solve the case are thwarted along the way by her high school nemesis Acosta and problems with her grandmother's nosy new neighbor in this edge-of-the seat mystery.
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City (Sammy Keyes #16)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>In this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life. <P>Mysteries like: Who is her father? And why has her mother kept it such a secret? How long can she manage to hide out in Grams' seniors-only building before someone catches on? Is her mother really planning to marry her boyfriend's father? (Ew.) And why, why is Heather Acosta so nasty? <P>During one crazy weekend in Las Vegas, with the help of an entire army of Elvis impersonators, Sammy finally gets some answers. But of course knowledge comes at a price--and solving the mysteries of her own life will cost Sammy more than she ever meant to pay. . . .
Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher (Sammy Keyes #13)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>For junior high detective Sammy Keyes, eighth grade begins with an accusation, an inquisition, and several assorted death threats! <P>The history teacher, Mr. Vince, is being threatened, which at first seems funny. He's horrible! Every student wants Mr. Vince gone. But as the threats become more serious, the question becomes-who wants him dead and gone? <P>With her own name near the top of the suspect list, Sammy's determined to get to the bottom of things. But she's distracted by a mother bearing bad news, an almost-boyfriend ducking her calls, and a date with a poofy lavender bridesmaid dress. <P>This latest Sammy Keyes adventure blends mystery, comedy, and a dusting of fairy tale magic as Sammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble.
Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things (Sammy Keyes #11)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy Keyes trades in her hightops for hiking boots--and winds up with blisters. <P> This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. She imagined shady glades, meandering streams, a deer or two. What she gets are scrubby shrubs, blazing sun, rattlesnakes, ticks, and scorpions. Her fellow campers are desperate to catch a rare glimpse of an endangered condor. To Sammy, the trip is nothing more than the painful in pursuit of the unspeakably ugly. <P>But when she and two other girls find an injured condor, Sammy's intrigued at last. As they track down a clue, they stumble onto two classmates and wind up lost. Which leaves three girls and two boys in a canyon with one tent and six billion biting flies. Oh--and an armed and dangerous high stakes poacher. S'mores anyone?
Samuel Blink and the Runaway Troll
by Matt HaigWhen Troll-Son runs away from home, he decides to leave the Shadow Forest behind and move in with his idol, Samuel Blink. Samuel isn?t thrilled with the idea of hiding a runaway troll, especially one who copies everything he does, even (ugh!) using his toothbrush. But should Samuel return Troll-Son to the Shadow Forest? After all, he?s running from something . . . what danger still lurks there? This engaging adventure showcases Matt Haig?s wry sense of humor, drawing readers deeper into the imaginative world introduced in Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest.
Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return (The Golden Greek)
by Martin Riker&“A comic-philosophical novel, the other side of the same coin as Milan Kundera&’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being.&” —The Wall Street Journal As a boy in an isolated religious community in Pennsylvania, Samuel Johnson sneaks off to watch TV with a neighbor girl—whom he eventually grows up and marries, only to lose her at a young age. When he too dies just a few years later, he inexplicably finds himself in the body of the man who killed him, unable to depart this world but determined, at least, to return to the son he left behind. Moving from body to body as each one expires, Samuel&’s soul journeys on a comic quest through an American half-century, inhabiting lives that are as stymied, in their ways, as his own. A ghost story of the most unexpected sort, Martin Riker&’s extraordinary debut is &“a darkly funny contemporary story&” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) about the ways experience is mediated, the unstoppable drive for human connection, and the struggle to be more fully alive in the world. &“Like a television rerun, Samuel&’s situation repeats, but the story of his eternal return does end, as all books must, in a manner that is absolutely dazzling.&”—Los Angeles Times &“Unforgettable.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Sanaben
by Emilie Bayonnet Lorenzo BonanniL’objectif de ce livre est de nous simplifier l’existence en nous faisant prendre conscience de qui nous sommes, de nos origines et des instincts qui nous guident. Avec des mots simples et parfois satyriques, cet ouvrage explique les objets de nos désirs : le cul des femmes, le pouvoir, les cheveux blonds, l’argent. Il précise ce qu’est vraiment l’amour, la vie, la famille, la religion et la mort, au-delà des histoires et des inepties avec lesquelles on nous a bassinés. Il explique la raison ultime de notre existence avec un regard amer vers l’avenir.
Sanaben - produto terapêutico para viver bem
by Lorenzo Bonanni Sonia Maria PariseA intenção do livro é facilitar a nossa existência, explicando quem somos e de onde viemos e quais instintos nos movem. Com liguagem simples e, às vezes, irreverente, o livro explica as razões de nossos desejos: a bunda das mulheres, o poder, os cabelos loiros, o dinheiro. Explica o que é realmente o amor, a vida, a família, a religião e a morte, vistos de fora da história e das amenidades que nos apregoaram. Explica o significado final da nossa existência, com uma visão amarga do futuro.
Sanaben – A therapeutic product for living well
by Rosemary Dawn Allison Lorenzo BonanniThe book explains human behavior in order to avoid problems and live well. The intention of the book is to make our lives easier to help us understand who we are and where we came from and the instincts that motivate us. In simple terms and at times goliardic, the book explains the reason for our desires: a woman’s ass, power, blond hair, money. It explains what love really is, life, the family, religion and death beyond the story and the niceties that have been propagated. It explains the ulterior meaning for our existence with a bitter look to the future.
Sanaben: Explica el comportamiento humano para evitar problemas y vivir bien.
by Lorenzo BonanniLa intención del libro es facilitar nuestra existencia haciéndonos entender quiénes somos y de dónde venimos y qué instintos nos mueven. En términos simples y, a veces, goliárdicos, el libro explica los motivos de nuestros deseos: el culo de las mujeres, el poder, el pelo rubio, el dinero. Explica por qué el amor, la vida, la familia, la religión y la muerte realmente están fuera de la historia y las comodidades que nos han infundado. Explica el significado último de nuestra existencia con una mirada amarga hacia el futuro.
Sanatorio
by Samuel Cardeal Catia PolveriniEdson sostiene categoricamente di essere la reincarnazione di Sherlock Holmes. Quando si verifica un misterioso omicidio all'ospedale psichiatrico di Santa Genoveva, nel quale è ricoverato, il presunto detective decide di usare tutta la sua abilità e astuzia per svelare il crimine. Ma nulla è come sembra, e la deduzione e la logica non possono sempre identificare i veri sospettati. Sanatorio è una rivisitazione senza pretese del leggendario personaggio di Arthur Conan Doyle, con uno Sherlock Holmes che non avresti mai immaginato.
Sanctified Blues
by David Ritz Mable JohnAlbertina Merci, a talented R&B singer, toured with Ray Charles, James Brown, and Wilson Pickett—until the fateful night her voice gave out in front of a sold-out crowd. Encouraged by her fans, she offered a little speech in praise of Jesus instead of a song. Her spontaneous words became the seed of “Sanctified Blues,” a song that soon captured the hearts of millions and gave Albertina the financial security to follow her true calling as an evangelist—sharing the Gospel with those in need of spiritual comfort. Sanctified Bluesis the story of Albertina’s encounter with Maggie Clay, the biracial beauty who is TV’s reigning diva. A sudden mystery surrounding Maggie has the entire country wondering: Is Maggie having a nervous breakdown, and if so, why? What caused it? And who can save the star from self-destruction?Sanctified Bluesintroduces a heroine in the vein of Jessica Fletcher ofMurder, She Wroteand Precious Ramotswe, head of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Her quiet but determined mission to solve spiritual mysteries and dilemmas will endear Albertina to both secular and Christian readers.
Sanctuary (Thieves' World®)
by Lynn AbbeyA priest rushes to pass along his memories of a dangerous city as death and a vengeful cult draw near in this fantasy novel by a New York Times bestseller. &“Fans of Thieves&’ World will relish this sprawling epic, rich with sword and sorcery archetypes, from one of its cocreators. . . . The gates to this famed city are reopened, assuring all that more adventures are just around the corner.&” —Publishers Weekly Return once again to the den of thieves, swordsmen, wizards, priests, and gods known as Sanctuary . . . Sanctuary is a city shaped by ages of heroes and villains. In her lifetime, she has weathered catastrophes and welcomed prosperity. She has seen fire, storm, plague, invasion, madness, and gods at war. Yet her present-day citizens have no time for memories for they are too busy trying to survive. Only Lord Molin Torchholder, the ancient and wise architect of the city&’s glory, knows the whole truth about Sanctuary. But when an attempt on his life leaves him fighting to keep death at bay, he must find an heir for all his knowledge of the city&’s history. Aiding him in his struggle are Cauvin, a not-too-bright stonemason&’s apprentice, and Bec, his spirited younger brother. Soon, Molin&’s chronicles of the past unfold, but their time grows shorter. An evil long thought dead has returned to Sanctuary&’s streets, eager to write more history . . . with blood.&“The originator of the popular &‘Thieves&’ World&’ novels, the first shared-world fantasy environment, has returned to a world where vice and decadence coexist with heroism and self-sacrifice in a heady blend of atmosphere and adventure that should appeal to fans of the original series as well as newcomers. Highly recommended.&” —Library Journal &“Although this is primarily an adventure story, and a pretty good one at that, it is also a richer and more detailed novel . . . the book is both more ambitious and more rewarding than most similar fantasy adventures, as well as providing a nostalgic return to the Thieves&’ World.&” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Sand Dollar Lane: A Novel (A Moonlight Harbor Novel #6)
by Sheila Roberts&“Lighthearted and full of colorful, quirky characters and surf-side warmth… Roberts's picturesque coastal world is sheer delight and will appeal to romance and women's fiction fans alike.&” —Library JournalUSA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts will have readers laughing and swooning in turn as two rival business owners compete for the homes and hearts of Moonlight Harbor. Brody Green is finding it hard to recover after being dumped by his fiancée, Jenna Jones, then watching her walk down the aisle with someone else. Jenna is determined to make up for her love defection and find him the perfect woman, but Brody is done with love. First a divorce, then a broken engagement. From now on he&’s keeping things light, no commitments. Luckily Brody&’s business is booming. Beach Dreams Realty is the best real estate company in town. And the only one. Until… Lucy Holmes needs a new start. In business, in love, in…everything. If ever there was a cliché, it was her life back in Seattle. She was a real estate broker working with her husband until she caught him trying out the walk-in shower in a luxury condo—with another agent. She&’s always been the more successful of the two, and with him gone, she&’s determined to build a business even bigger than what she had. Moonlight Harbor is a charming town and it has only one real estate agency. Surely there&’s room for a little competition. Or not. Looks like it&’s going to be a hot market in Moonlight Harbor. And maybe these two competitors will make some heat of their own.A Moonlight Harbor NovelBook 1: Welcome to Moonlight HarborBook 2: Winter at the BeachBook 3: The Summer RetreatBook 4: Beachside BeginningsBook 5: Sunset on Moonlight BeachBook 6: Sand Dollar LaneBook 7: Moonlight Harbor Novel 2 of 3
Sandcastle Beach: Includes a Bonus Novella (Matchmaker Bay #3)
by Jenny HolidayFrom the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a hilarious and heartwarming romance about two enemies whose feud turns red-hot.Maya Mehta will do anything to save her tiny, beloved community theater. Put on musicals she hates? Check. Hire an arrogant former-pop-star-turned-actor? Done. But what Maya really needs to save her theater is Matchmaker Bay's new business grant. She's got some serious competition, though: Benjamin "Law" Lawson, local bar owner, Jerk Extraordinaire, and Maya's annoyingly hot arch nemesis. Let the games begin.Law loves nothing more than getting under Maya's skin, and making those gorgeous eyes dance with irritation. But when he discovers the ex-pop star has a thing for Maya, too, Law decides he's done waiting in the wings-starting with a scorching-hot kiss. Turns out there's a thin line between hate and irresistible desire, and Maya and Law are really good at crossing it. But when things heat up, will they allow their long-standing feud to get in the way of their growing feelings?Includes the bonus novella Once Upon a Bride!