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The Nolympics: One Man's Struggle Against Sporting Hysteria
by Nicholas LezardNicholas Lezard loved London. Then the London 2012 Olympics came along ...Suddenly his beloved city was invaded by über-people in branded sportswear who had contorted their bodies into odd shapes in order to run a bit faster, or throw things a bit further. Not to mention armies of reptilian brand-managers, chancers and corporate cheerleaders all wanting to cash in, as a blameless piece of the East End was turned (at tear-inducing cost) into one huge folly.In The Nolympics Nicholas Lezard gives us the perfect antidote to Olympics fever with a hilarious blow-by-blow account of how he survived its highs and lows, triumphs and soul-destroying boredom. It is a book for anyone who would rather sit in the dark watching TV than ever wave a flag, who was last to be picked for PE, or who just feels that somewhere along the way the Spirit of the Games was smothered by wads of money. It is the only Olympic souvenir you'll ever need.
Nomás tantito
by Los SupercívicosNomás tantito… pus sólo es una colilla. Nomás tantito… qué tanto es un chicle. Nomás tantito… no me tardo, ai dejo el auto en segunda fila. Nomás tantito… gooooey, sólo un mensajito mientras manejo y ya. Nomás tantito… aaaay, sólo es un vasito de unicel..Esa expresión que los mexicanos utilizamos para salirnos por la tangente y justificar cuando no hacemos las cosas de la manera correcta porque es más cómodo. En nuestras aventuras callejeras, con las que buscamos encender una pequeña chispa de conciencia, descubrimos la conflictiva fauna urbana en la que nos convertimos cuando esta actitud, multiplicada por millones, nos arrastra a una espiral de malas decisiones que termina siendo sumamente nociva para nuestra convivencia diaria. Sí, un ¡CHALE! Este libro es un pequeño esfuerzo para compartirles nuestro “visor” social y así invitarlos al mundo Supercívico para entender que no vivimos solos, que si todos pensamos un poquito en el de al lado, ese poquito por millones logrará que nuestra bonita convivencia sea, por fin, bonita. Una vez inmersos en el mundo Supercívico, les costará mucho más trabajo caer en el lado oscuro.
A Non-Blonde Cheerleader in Love (Cheerleader Trilogy #3)
by Kieran ScottNew Jersey transplant and non-blonde cheerleader Annisa Gobrowski has a major boy problem: The Sand Dune High National Championship cheerleading squad has gone coed, and not everyone is happy about it. As if dealing with her teammates freaking out over the guy cheerleaders wasn't enough stress, her boyfriend, Daniel, just signed up.<P><P> At first Annisa is psyched to spending more time with Daniel, and stunting with the guys is pretty cool. But then the battle of the sexes starts to heat up, and Annisa is caught between her squadmates and the guys. Can one non-blonde figure out a way to keep the girls from killing the guys? Or will the battle turn into an all out cheer-war?
Non è mai troppo tardi per l'amore
by Marsha Casper CookDescrizione del libro Tutti meritano una storia a lieto fine. Con l'aiuto di un cane dai poteri magici, Noah riesce a trovare l'amore della sua vita in un modo molto insolito. Noah Meyers, scapolo confermato, pensa che vivere una vita senza un partner al suo fianco va più che bene e riesce a sottrarsi ai continui tentativi di intromissione di sua madre che pur di veder sistemato suo figlio nella sfera privata gli organizza diversi appuntamenti di coppia. Quando una cagnolina adorabile di nome Gracie entra a far parte della sua vita e decide di giocare a far Cupido, Noah si ritrova in una realtà che da attentamente ben costruita qual era viene completamente stravolta. Gracie riuscirà a portare a termine la sua missione nel trovare finalmente un lieto fine come nelle favole per Noah, e anche sostanzialmente ad aiutare se stessa a trovare la felicità? “Non è mai troppo tardi per l’amore” è una meravigliosa storia d’amore senza tempo, piena di allegria e giusto un pizzico di magia.
Non-Essential Mnemonics
by Mark Downey Kent WoodyardMcSweeney's columnist Kent Woodyard brings new life to the mnemonic memory devices of a bygone era, from creative reinterpretations of classic mnemonics to original creations of dubious usage. Paired with whimsical illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for the word wizards of the world, as well as collectors of useless pop-culture trivia.Kent Woodyard has been a columnist for McSweeney's Internet Tendency since 2009. He has also written for Relevant Magazine, The Big Jewel, and Yankee Pot Roast. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kent now lives in Southern California. This is his first book.
Non Resistermi
by Lila Rose Alice RossiLa vita di Zara non è sempre stata rose, cioccolatini e vibratori... finché Talon, il Presidente della Hawks MC, non decide di corteggiarla. Zara Edgingway è una segretaria di ventisei anni. Ha una figlia che la sa lunga e una migliore amica parecchio vivace, ma che è rimasta al suo fianco durante l'inferno che ha passato. Finalmente, il sexy vicino motociclista comincia a mostrarsi interessanto a lei. Talon Marcus è il presidente del Hawks Motorcycle Club. Dopo aver trascorso due anni a sbavare dietro Zara, la sua solitaria ma energica vicina, decide di farla sua. Quando il passato di Zara tornerà a farle visita, avrà bisogno non solo della protezione di Talon, ma anche dell'aiuto dei suoi fratelli. Se solo la smettesse di resistergli.... NB: primo libro di una serie.
The Non Sequitur Guide to Aging (Non Sequitur)
by Wiley MillerFrom the depressing visits to the doctor&’s office to the darkly comedic truths of approaching retirement, Wiley Miller&’s e-book original The Non Sequitur Guide to Aging compiles strips that touch on the changes that swoop in as soon as youth has checked out. Miller&’s sardonic wit shows through in his commentary on the consequences of aging in the modern workplace and the grim prospects of retirement. A satirical take on getting old from a genuinely funny and brutally honest combination of economic, physical, and social standpoints.Non Sequitur is Wiley Miller's wry look at the absurdities of modern life. A hit with millions of fans, the strip is syndicated in more than 700 newspapers. Non Sequitur has won four National Cartoonists Society divisional awards, the most prestigious prize in cartooning. It is the only comic strip to win the coveted award in its first year of syndication and the only one to ever win in both the best comic strip and best comic panel categories.
The Non Sequitur Guide to Finance (Non Sequitur)
by Wiley MillerThe woes of financial burden and economic shenanigans are in full force in Wiley Miller&’s e-book original The Non Sequitur Guide to Finance, a collection of cartoons featuring his adept views on crooked CEO&’s, big and small business, and Wall Street. In this collection, Wiley shows it&’s no fun finding out about mutual funds, Wall Street snow angels look like dollar signs, and we can discover most of what we need to know about economics on street corners.Non Sequitur is Wiley Miller's wry look at the absurdities of modern life. A hit with millions of fans, the strip is syndicated in more than 700 newspapers. Non Sequitur has won four National Cartoonists Society divisional awards, the most prestigious prize in cartooning. It is the only comic strip to win the coveted award in its first year of syndication and the only one to ever win in both the best comic strip and best comic panel categories.
The Non Sequitur Guide to "The System" (Non Sequitur)
by Wiley MillerWiley Miller&’s e-book original The Non Sequitur Guide to "The System" skewers the ridiculousness of courtroom procedure, the deep-seated flaws of law and order, and the pomposity of bureaucrats. No one is safe as this objection to nonsensical judicial practice calls out every judge, jury, and executioner.Non Sequitur is Wiley Miller's wry look at the absurdities of modern life. A hit with millions of fans, the strip is syndicated in more than 700 newspapers. Non Sequitur has won four National Cartoonists Society divisional awards, the most prestigious prize in cartooning. It is the only comic strip to win the coveted award in its first year of syndication and the only one to ever win in both the best comic strip and best comic panel categories.
Non Sequitur's Beastly Things (Non Sequitur #2)
by Wiley MillerIf a cartoonist successfully captures life's humorous and ironic moments in three short panels, readers applaud. When Wiley does the same in his single-scene format, they roll on the carpet laughing.Non Sequitur not only breaks the three-panel mold, it succeeds without regular characters, standard settings, or repeat situations to fall back on. Each piece, in other words, hangs out there as Wiley's snapshot of the worlds of work, leisure, and life's many crossroads.Non Sequitur's Beastly Things, as guided by Rolf the dog, keeps readers howling, growling, and scratching for more. You will delight, for instance, in crocodiles luring fishermen with dollar bills, Randy the science lab kid who announces that his homework ate his dog, and the desert dweller who celebrates the change of season by raking needles beneath his cacti.
Non Sequitur's Sunday Color Treasury (Non Sequitur #6)
by Wiley MillerNon Sequitur creator Wiley Miller truly broke the cartoon mold when he first published his strip in 1992. This hugely popular cartoon is chock-full of witty observations on life's idiosyncrasies. The name of the comic strip comes from the Latin translation of "it does not follow." Each strip or panel stands on its own individual merits. Strips do not follow in a sequence and are not related. Non Sequitur's characters are not central to the plot; the humor is. Before it was even a year old, Non Sequitur was named the Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society. With an ever-expanding cult following, this quirky cartoon is set in no specific time period or place. It is a whimsical yet flippant look at everyday life.
Non voglio studiare matematica!: Libro per bambini da 6-7 anni. La matematica è una noia. (Non voglio...! #7)
by A. P. HernándezMartin ha otto anni e odia la matematica. D'ora in poi, non studierà mai più matematica, quindi niente più addizioni, sottrazioni, problemi e tutto il resto. Martin è convinto che la matematica non serve a niente, e poi è una noia. Però, la sua vita cambierà completamente. Un libro per bambini raccomandato a partire dai 6-7 anni. Lo scopo di questo libro per bambini è rivendicare la presenza della matematica nella nostra vita quotidiana. Con le avventure di Martin, le bambine e i bambini capiranno che con la matematica possono essere spiegate e risolte molte situazioni quotidiane. Non voglio studiare matematica! È un libro di primi insegnamenti. È il settimo libro della collana di libri per bambini “Non voglio...!” Altri titoli sono: Altri titoli di questa collana per bambini sono: 1. Non voglio leggere! 2. Non voglio andare a scuola! 3. Non voglio andare a letto! 4. Non voglio farmi la doccia! 5. Non voglio lavarmi i denti! 6. Non voglio stare senza cellulare!
None Of My Business
by P. J. O'RourkeAfter decades covering war and disaster, bestselling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet--business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. <p><p> Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don't buy this book. (Actually, if you believe there's a book that can do that, you shouldn't buy any books because you probably can't read.) P.J.'s approach to business, investment, and finance is different. He takes the risks for you in his chapter "How I Learned Economics by Watching People Try to Kill Each Other." He proposes "A Way to Raise Taxes That We'll All Love"--a 200% tax on celebrities. He offers a brief history of economic transitions before exploring the world of high tech innovation with a chapter on "Unnovations," which asks, "The Internet--whose idea was it to put all the idiots on earth in touch with each other?" He misunderstands bitcoin, which seems "like a weird scam invented by strange geeks with weaponized slide rules in the high school Evil Math Club." He closes with a fanciful short story about the morning that P.J. wakes up and finds that all the world's goods and services are free! This is P.J. at his finest, a book not to be missed.
None of My Business: P. J. Explains Money, Banking, Debt, Equity, Assets, Liabilities, And Why He's Not Rich And Neither Are You
by P.J. O'RourkeThe #1 New York Times-bestselling author takes on subjects from banking to bitcoin: &“Another winner from an A-list humorist.&”―Booklist Sharp-witted satirist and author of Parliament of Whores P. J. O&’Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet—business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in 3 easy steps with no risk? Then don&’t buy this book. (Actually, if you believe there&’s a book that can do that, you shouldn&’t buy any books because you probably can&’t read.) P.J. O&’Rourke&’s approach to business, investment, and finance is different. He takes the risks for you in his chapter &“How I Learned Economics by Watching People Try to Kill Each Other.&” He proposes &“A Way to Raise Taxes That We&’ll All Love&”—a 200% tax on celebrities. He offers a brief history of economic transitions before exploring the world of high tech innovation with a chapter on &“Unnovations,&” which asks, &“The Internet—whose idea was it to put all the idiots on earth in touch with each other?&” He misunderstands bitcoin, which seems &“like a weird scam invented by strange geeks with weaponized slide rules in the high school Evil Math Club.&” And finally, he offers a fanciful short story about the morning that P.J. wakes up and finds that all the world&’s goods and services are free! &“The funniest writer in America.&”―TheWall Street Journal
None of the Answers: Racing Through Life in Reverse
by Jeff SwaneyYou&’re invited to take a wild ride in life with tenacity, risk, danger, and near death—yielding lessons, rewards and mantras—Buckle Up!None of the Answers is a revealing memoir by successful American entrepreneur Jeff Swaney. Written in the lost art of Gonzo journalism, the stories chronicle a life lived outside the box. Follow Swaney from the start of his life, born dirt poor in Detroit, Michigan—facing the challenges of a city collapsed around him to fast forward reflections of a life well lived. Death-defying outdoor stunts, collegiate misadventures, penniless far-flung world travel, and birthing illegal night clubs would eventually lead to Swaney becoming a business leader in the city he loves most—Dallas, Texas. He would go on a life-altering journey, becoming a single father to two young children at age sixty. Moving from rags to riches and financial collapse to astounding recovery, Swaney brings an inspired world view. This rich, textured page-turner launches the reader into memory lane, inspiring a search for our own best selves through reflection and questioning beliefs. It explores how we take the chaos of living full out, thriving with patience, perseverance, and purpose. The search for answers with pants pulled down self-deprecation provides an avenue for the reader&’s innocuous introspection, hair pulling, and deep belly laughs. Highly entertaining, None of the Answers recounts terrifying experiences on mountain summits, illegal all-night parties, and unspeakably difficult family tragedy, validating that we are all a little crazy navigating this world gone mad. It&’s a tell-all. Fasten your seatbelts!
None of This Was Planned: The Stories Behind the Stories
by Mike MccardellVancouver news icon and co-host of CTV's "The Last Word," Mike McCardell is the crafter of human-interest stories that counteract the doom and gloom of conventional news programming. With his unerring instinct for teasing out the powerful "hook" of human connection from the most innocuous (or bizarre) events, McCardell's unique perspective has endeared him to hundreds of thousands of fans.He has also collected many of his favourite stories within several essay collections that have sold a combined total of seventy-five thousand copies, making him as well known for his written tales as for his TV appearances. Recently, McCardell also explored new genres with such titles as Haunting Vancouver and Cardboard Ocean, delving into both the history of Vancouver and his personal history. With None of This Was Planned, McCardell returns to his classic format of the quirky and uplifting short essays that established him as a local legend. Fans of his previous works will delight in a new selection of stories featuring McCardell's familiar voice and offering both moments of surprise and the reassurance that joy and humour can be sparked from the simplest acts.
None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive: A Novel
by Carolyn PrusaPerfect for fans of Maria Semple and Jennifer Weiner, this smart and witty debut novel follows Ramona through the forty-eight hours after her life has been upended by the discovery of her husband&’s affair and an approaching Category Four hurricane.Ramona&’s got a bratty boss, a toddler teetering through toilet training, a critical mom who doesn&’t mind sharing, and oops—a cheating husband. That&’s how a Category Four hurricane bearing down on her life in Savannah becomes just another item on her to-do list. In the next forty-eight hours she&’ll add a neighborhood child and the class guinea pig named Clarence Thomas to her entourage as she struggles to evacuate town. Ignoring the persistent glow of her minivan&’s check engine light, Ramona navigates police check points, bathroom emergencies, demands from her boss, and torrential downpours while fielding calls and apology texts from her cheating husband and longing for the days when her life was like a Prince song, full of sexy creativity and joy. Thoroughly entertaining and completely relatable, None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive is the hilarious, heartwarming story of a woman up to her elbows in calamities and about to drive off the brink of the rest of her life.
The Nonexistent Knight
by Italo CalvinoAn empty suit of armor is the hero of this witty novella set in the Early Middle Ages by the acclaimed author of If on a Winter&’s Night a Traveler. As a paladin in the court of Charlemagne, Agilulf is the very embodiment of valor and dedication to duty—but he is also a gleaming white suit of armor with nothing inside it. While he has stolen the heart of the female knight Bradamante, she in turn is loved by the young adventurer Rambaldo. When a challenge to Agilulf&’s honor sends him on an expedition through France, England, and North Africa, Brandamante and Ramaldo follow close behind. Narrated by a nun with her own secrets to keep, this beloved novella explores the absurdities of medieval knighthood in a series of plot twists that are &“executed with brilliance and brio&” (Chicago Tribune).
Nonsense and Meaning in Ancient Greek Comedy
by Stephen E. KiddThis book examines the concept of 'nonsense' in ancient Greek thought and uses it to explore the comedies of the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. If 'nonsense' (phluaria, lēros) is a type of language felt to be unworthy of interpretation, it can help to define certain aspects of comedy that have proved difficult to grasp. Not least is the recurrent perception that although the comic genre can be meaningful (i. e. contain political opinions, moral sentiments and aesthetic tastes), some of it is just 'foolery' or 'fun'. But what exactly is this 'foolery', this part of comedy which allegedly lies beyond the scope of serious interpretation? The answer is to be found in the concept of 'nonsense': by examining the ways in which comedy does not mean, the genre's relationship to serious meaning (whether it be political, aesthetic, or moral) can be viewed in a clearer light.
The Nonsense Show
by Eric CarleA TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015!Ducks growing out of bananas? A mouse catching a cat? What&’s wrong with this book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Yes, there&’s something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous on every page of this book. But it&’s not a mistake – it&’s nonsense! And it&’s also surrealism. Nonsense lies at the heart of many beloved nursery rhymes. Children readily accept odd statements like &“the cow jumped over the moon&” and &“the dish ran away with the spoon.&” This fanciful bending of reality is also basic to surrealism. In this book, nonsense and surrealism combine to spark creativity and imagination. What&’s true? What&’s impossible? What&’s absolutely absurd? From Eric Carle, creator of the classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes a book to make children laugh and think, preparing them for a lifetime of loving both words and art. Following on the heels of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse (an homage to the artist Franz Marc and expressionism) and Friends, with its semi-abstract artwork, The Nonsense Show forms a trilogy of sorts, dedicated to introducing young readers to different styles of artwork without ever overlooking the need to, first and foremost, appeal to children and their love of play. One of the true legends and pioneers of picture book making continues to expand and challenge the genre.Praise for The Nonsense Show* "Carle creates fun and laughter in this homage to the surrealist artist René Magritte. [P]erfect for storytimes and silly times all round. Carle hits it out of the nonsense park!"–Booklist, starred review* "A sure hit as a read-aloud and a definite purchase for picture book collections."–School Library Journal, starred review* "A picture book made to incite pleasure and joy."–Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "[The Nonsense Show], with its cleanly designed white pages, makes the unexpected elements of the imagery stand out and prompts questions and wonder."–Horn Book, starred review
Nonstop Nonsense
by Margaret MahyA joyful jumble of poems, songs and stories.A full colour paperback edition of this wonderfully witty and delightfully silly collection of stories and rhyming nonsense from all-star author and artist team, Margaret Mahy and Quentin Blake.Poems, prose and rhymes from bestselling author Margaret Mahy, and beautifully illustrated by inaugural Children's Laureate, Quentin Blake, this edition of NONSTOP NONSENSE is a perfect gift that children and adults will enjoy again and again.
Nonstop Nonsense
by Margaret MahyA joyful jumble of poems, songs and stories.A full colour paperback edition of this wonderfully witty and delightfully silly collection of stories and rhyming nonsense from all-star author and artist team, Margaret Mahy and Quentin Blake.Poems, prose and rhymes from bestselling author Margaret Mahy, and beautifully illustrated by inaugural Children's Laureate, Quentin Blake, this edition of NONSTOP NONSENSE is a perfect gift that children and adults will enjoy again and again.
Noodlehead Nightmares (Noodleheads #1)
by Tedd Arnold Martha Hamilton Mitch WeissFrom the author who brought you Fly Guy comes an easy-to-read graphic novel about two very funny brothers—&“great fun for newly independent readers and graphic novel newbies&” (School Library Journal) Mac and Mac, who love pie and hate making their beds, are hollow-headed. "See in here? Nothing! Zippo! Nada!" Mac explains. That&’s why they're so easy to fool—and their clever friend Meatball isn't afraid to take advantage of that fact. Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight. Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads also encourage critical thinking, inviting kids to use their noodles—spotting the holes in the brothers' grand plans, and anticipating how things will go awry. Source notes from professional storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss provide more information about the traditional stories that inspired Mac and Mac's mishaps, showing how these comic motifs feature in folklore and legends all around the world and offering opportunities for further reading. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books.
Noodleheads Do the Impossible (Noodleheads #6)
by Tedd Arnold Martha Hamilton Mitch WeissDo you want to be famous? Mac and Mac do. How? By doing the impossible! You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.First they decide to walk around the world. But when Mom says it's too far for them to go, they decide to count the stars. They reach a bazillion when they see that some of the stars have fallen into Mom's washtub.Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead.Then . . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!!This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers. Short chapters--full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor--follow Mac and Mac through their funny adventures. It is co-written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold, known for his popular Fly Guy series.Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads encourage critical thinking. They invite readers to use their noodles to spot holes in the brothers' grand plans. Source notes by co-authors Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, professional storytellers known as Beauty and the Beast, provide information about the traditional stories that inspired Mac and Mac's mishaps and give suggestions for further reading.This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (Noodleheads #3)
by Tedd Arnold Martha Hamilton Mitch WeissThe hilarious Noodlehead Brothers Mac and Mac return in this easy-to-read graphic novel by best-selling author-illustrator Tedd Arnold and two award-winning storytellers. Mac and Mac, as gullible as ever, decide that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story certainly are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac--and so is their friend Meatball, who shows them how to get a bigger boat. But there's something fishy about his suggestion. . . Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight. Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads also encourage critical thinking, inviting kids to use their noodles- spotting the holes in the brothers' grand plans, and anticipating how things will go awry. Source notes from professional storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss provide more information about the traditional stories that inspired Mac and Mac's mishaps, showing how these comic motifs feature in folklore and legends all around the world and offering opportunities for further reading.This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books. A Junior Library Guild selection!