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Simon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game (Simon B. Rhymin’ #3)
by Dwayne ReedThe humorous and heartwarming third book in the Simon B. Rhymin' series, by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago, will have readers bopping along to the beat as Simon joins the community basketball team. When eleven-year-old Simon Barnes joins the basketball team, he&’s so excited to be part of a neighborhood tradition. But when he shoots an AIR BALL, Simon knows he needs reinforcements. He recruits his best friend C.J. to the team and it's finally looking like the Creighton Park Panthers have a shot at breaking their four-season losing streak—until some of the other players abandon them for a better team. Now Simon isn't sure the Panthers will ever have a chance at winning. But with the help of his friends, a pep rally featuring epic beats, and some Creighton Park pride, maybe the team can finally prove they have what it takes not simply to win, but to be a part of something that matters. Irresistible rhymes and lovable characters will keep readers engaged through this tale of teamwork, community, and friendship.READ MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:Simon B. Rhymin' Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand
Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand (Simon B. Rhymin’ #2)
by Dwayne ReedThis humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin', by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago, follows a young rapper navigating the inequality and injustice within his school and community. Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there&’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for extracurricular programs is getting cut. Desperate to save Maria&’s beloved debate team, the crew start a petition to grab the attention of the local community and show they deserve to have the same opportunities as everyone else. But when news of the petition reaches the school board, Simon must face his fears once again. Can he use his rhymes to take a stand and prove that he, Maria, and C.J. can make a difference in their hood?READ MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:Simon B. Rhymin' Simon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game
Simon Sock
by Sue Hendra Paul LinnetA wonderful new character from the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of Goodnight Digger.Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match? A hilarious story celebrating friendship and difference from an exciting new picture book partnership.Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet's hilarious books have sold over 1 million copies!
Simon's Cat Off to the Vet: And Other Cat-astrophes
by Simon TofieldA hilarious take on every cat&’s worst nightmare. &“Guaranteed laugh out loud material . . . Simon&’s cat is certainly the Snoopy of the cat world.&”—Chicago Tribune In the last five years, Simon&’s Cat has become a global phenomenon. Star of thirty-nine films, which have been watched over 500 million times, and winner of a dozen major industry awards, Simon&’s Cat has captured the hearts of a worldwide audience. In this book we see Simon&’s Cat face any feline&’s most dreaded scenario—he&’s off to the vet. And he&’s not at all happy about it. Sharing its theme with the first-ever full-color Simon&’s Cat feature animation, funded by a record-breaking Indiegogo campaign and released alongside the book, Simon&’s Cat Off to the Vet . . . and Other Cat-astrophes is packed with over 240 pages of hilarious new gags and adventures featuring our favorite furry friend and his companions—both old and new. Says Tofield: &“Taking my naughty cat to the vet is one of the most requested film ideas from our fans. It was because of this that I started work on a new film and book based on the crazy situations that arise during these trips! A visit to the vet can be quite a stressful time in real life for both cats and their owners, however my goal is to bring out the comedy, and introduce a cast of extra characters for Simon&’s Cat to meet, as he gets his claws into his new surroundings!&” &“A sweet, humorous look at feline behavior from an author with a thorough understanding of this subject matter.&”—Examiner.com &“Will cheer the gloomiest day.&”—Kings River Life Magazine
Simon's Cat in Kitten Chaos (Simon's Cat)
by Simon TofieldHalf the size, double the trouble. Simon&’s cat has a new little friend who may be even more accident prone. With over 200 million hits on YouTube, Simon&’s Cat is a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon. Fans from all over the world have fallen for this adorable but anarchic feline who will do just about anything to be fed. Simon Tofield&’s beautiful drawings and warm humor come alive on the page in this irresistible humor book—an outgrowth of the enormously popular short films featured on YouTube. Like all great cartoon creations, from Peanuts to Asterix, from Garfield to Tintin, Simon&’s Cat has continued to evolve by introducing new characters and new story lines. After the runaway success of the first two books (Simon&’s Cat and Simon&’s Cat: Beyond the Fence), Simon welcomes a cuddly new addition to the family in the form of Simon&’s Kitten, who is sure to delight Simon&’s millions of fans. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Simon's Cat vs. the World (Simon's Cat)
by Simon TofieldThe world&’s favorite cat faces his biggest series of challenges yet, as he takes on the whole globe! With over 360 million hits on YouTube, Simon&’s Cat is a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon. Fans from all over the world have fallen for this adorable but anarchic feline who will do just about anything to be fed. Simon Tofield&’s beautiful drawings and warm humor come alive on the page in this irresistibly charming book—an outgrowth of the enormously popular short films featured on YouTube. Simon&’s Cat proved his authority in the house. He returned victorious from his adventures beyond the garden fence. He prevailed after the chaotic arrival of a new kitten in Simon&’s Cat in Kitten Chaos. Now he takes on the world! Illustrated in glorious full color, this volume explodes from the page with mesmerizing levels of detail. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Simon's Cat: Beyond the Fence
by Simon TofieldSimon Tofield's animations have taken YouTube by storm. This book based on the popular animated series. SIMON'S CAT depicts and exaggerates the hilarious relationship between a man and his cat. The daily escapades of this adorable pet, which always involve demanding more food, and his exasperated but doting owner come to life through Tofield's charming and hilarious illustrations.
Simon’s Cat (Simon's Cat Ser.)
by Simon TofieldSimon Tofield's animations have taken YouTube by storm. Now, the feline Internet phenomenon makes his way onto the page in this first-ever book based on the popular animated series. SIMON'S CAT depicts and exaggerates the hilarious relationship between a man and his cat. The daily escapades of this adorable pet, which always involve demanding more food, and his exasperated but doting owner come to life through Tofield's charming and hilarious illustrations.
Simple Creatures
by Robert McGillWith an intimate, comic, and compassionate eye, the twelve stories in Simple Creatures consider what it means to live with less in the twenty-first century.In this debut collection, Robert McGill explores the heartaches and joys of people who are desperate to uncomplicate their complicated world. Through stories taking the form of YouTube monologues, pet-care instructions, school reports, or the unspoken thoughts of a young scholar obsessed with a famous Canadian writer, Simple Creatures also shows us the sometimes hilarious, often poignant ways in which our use of language shapes our relationships with others and ourselves.We meet a teenager who wants to live among a community of Bigfoot that he claims to have discovered in the woods; the widow of a famous endocrinologist after she gains custody of a chimpanzee from his lab; a boy whose fledgling hockey career is troubled by the fact that his name is Leo Gretzky; and a divorcee seeking out the mysterious author of a viral environmental pledge. Through their lives, Simple Creatures offers an acute, sympathetic portrait of our time.“Here are people struggling with simple needs and small dramas that nevertheless got entirely under my skin – sublime awe, tender longing, painful anxiety, too. Robert McGill’s masterful Simple Creatures reminded me of how potent an elixir the short story form can be – the magic of words alchemically transforming within me into raw feeling. The stories in Simple Creatures truly live and breathe.” – Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, author of Wait Softly Brother"Robert McGill writes hilarious, smart, heart-breaking stories. A master of voice and dialogue, character and perspective, he knows everyone’s loneliness. We’re all in here, the whole arc of life: children in the beginning, elderly athletes battling to the end, and middle aged lovers trying to love in the middle of the internet and a climate disaster. Come watch as one of our best stylists plies his trade, pushing short fiction to its contemporary, ecstatic edge." – Alexander MacLeod, author of Light Lifting and Animal Person
Simple Sayings From The Bad Rabbit
by Alexander GeorgeThe Bad Rabbit and his friends impart universal truths and simple wisdom on how to live one’s life for children and their parents. These are individually presented through situations the Bad Rabbit and his friends find themselves in, which in turn can be humorous, loving, scary or profound. Although the Rabbit and his closest confidants can be mischievous or downright naughty, there is always the constant thread of love and loyalty across all the friends. As we know, life can get a little bit too serious without a healthy dose of humour and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Simple Sayings is the third and final volume, following Life Lessons from the Bad Rabbit and Wise Words from the Bad Rabbit.
Simple's Uncle Sam: With A New Introduction By Akiba Sullivan Harper
by Langston HughesLangston Hughes's most beloved character comes back to life in this extraordinary collectionLangston Hughes is best known as a poet, but he was also a prolific writer of theater, autobiography, and fiction. None of his creations won the hearts and minds of his readers as did Jesse B. Semple, better known as "Simple." Simple speaks as an Everyman for African Americans in Uncle Sam's America. With great wit, he expounds on topics as varied as women, Gospel music, and sports heroes--but always keeps one foot planted in the realm of politics and race. In recent years, readers have been able to appreciate Simple's situational humor as well as his poignant questions about social injustice in The Best of Simple and The Return of Simple. Now they can, once again, enjoy the last of Hughes's original Simple books.
Simply Irresistible: A feel-good romance you won't want to put down! (Lucky Harbor #1)
by Jill ShalvisThe first enchanting novel in the Lucky Harbor series from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis, laced with her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Fans of Susan Andersen, Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, Carly Phillips, and Susan Mallery will fall head over heels for the Lucky Harbor series.Maddie Moore's whole life needs a makeover. In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother - a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington.Starting over won't be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career - if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too. The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes - and mouth - are making it hard for her to remember that she's sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie's struggles to overcome the past, though she's about to discover that there's no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor.Want more sexy, fun romance? Return to Sunshine, Idaho for more of the captivating Animal Magnetism series, visit spellbinding Lucky Harbor or take a trip to Cedar Ridge's unforgettable Colorado Mountains in Jill's other bestselling series.
Simply Sexy (Sexy #3)
by Linda Francis LeeIn this charming contemporary romance, sure to delight readers of Rachel Gibson and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a bad girl gone good meets her match when an old flame comes to town. When life goes awry for wild and sexy Julia Boudreaux, she packs up her stiletto heels and swears off guys who spell nothing but trouble. And to keep her job in television, she decides to create a TV hit—a makeover show. She’s going to turn rugged West Texas men into sensitive guys. Easier pitched than done. Undercover cop Ben Prescott is so sexy it hurts. Back in Julia’s orbit after a brush with a bullet, Ben steers clear of the woman who used to set his blood afire. She’s changed from Mae West to Mother Teresa, and she’s trying to put him in touch with his emotions. But when life heats up, will this rugged hunk risk everything for a woman who’s about to lose it all?
Simply the Best: A Chicago Stars Novel
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips“The queen of the football romance is not Taylor Swift. It’s Susan Elizabeth Phillips.”—Wall Street Journal#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns with the next book in her Chicago Stars series where a successful sports agent and the sister of his biggest client engage in a take-no-prisoners battle of the sexes. Take one hard-driving sports agent…Throw in a failed chocolatier…And her superstar football player brother…Add a quirky pink and purple food truck…Then, to really screw things up, mix in a very unfortunate murder.Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business—fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option.Rory Garrett is—let’s be honest—a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett’s most important client, her football legend brother.Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night…one disastrous lie…one career in jeopardy…one missing football player…and a very dead body.It’s going to get messy…and dangerous…and heartbreaking…and sexy. To Rory, Brett represents skewed values and a devious mind. To Brett, Rory is forbidden fruit, off limits, do not disturb, and no entry—definitely no entry.A woman who has succeeded at nothing and a man who’s succeeded at everything confront the challenge of their lives as they struggle with themselves and each other. When it comes to love—what price are any of us willing to pay to be simply the best?
Sin Ataduras
by Alexa MontesLa carrera de Zari no está yendo como ella planeó. Excepcionalmente talentosa e igualmente excepcionalmente en bancarrota, ella toma la posición de guitarrista principal de Night and Day, la banda de "la bella y la bestia" dirigida por un glamoroso rockero egoísta cuya actitud (y cabello) debería haber permanecido en los años 80. Para empeorar las cosas, la banda está de gira con una banda de rock country schmaltzy, The Woodcox Brothers. Pero cuando el brillo de su jefe golpea al fanático, Zari debe recurrir a Ian Woodcox ... un hombre con el que podría haberse casado accidentalmente y haber sido impregnado accidentalmente ... para ayudarla a salvar el día y finalmente ponerse en el centro de atención.
Sin City Wedding (Dynasties: The Danforths #3)
by Katherine GarberaDynasties: The Danforths. A family of prominence...tested by scandal, sustained by passion!THE CONSEQUENCES OF DESIRE...Three years ago, Jake Danforth spent a steamy, sheet-twisting night with Larissa Nielsen. He'd never forgotten her--even though Larissa had left him before the morning light.A BABY WITH HIS FATHER'S EYES...Larissa had kept her precious son's birth a secret all this time. But now she had to tell Jake the truth before someone else did. She was prepared for Jake's shock. She was prepared for his anger. She was even prepared for the desire flooding her veins each time he touched her....She was not prepared for the quickie Vegas wedding that followed.
Sin Tacones No Me Concentro
by Colette KebellGiGi (bueno, Griselda Griswald en realidad, aunque todos la llaman GiGi) es una mujer con una misión: ayudar a las personas a mejorar su aspecto, elevar su autoestima y, gracias a ello, hacerlas más felices. Ser personal shopper es un arte difícil, que proporciona pocas recompensas tangibles. Dado que sus clientes nunca admitirían necesitar su ayuda, su trabajo siempre se difundía por lo bajini. Ni siquiera bajo tortura lo admitirían. Seamos honestos, ¿quién admitiría que necesita un asesor de imagen? Es como ser alcohólico: el primer paso es admitir que se necesita ayuda y reconocer que esos leggings, ya cumplidos los cincuenta años, no te convienen. Cuando lo hayas reconocido, estarás en el camino hacia la recuperación, y los servicios de GiGi te ayudarán, a pesar de que su madre insiste en que lo que hace no es un "trabajo de verdad". “¡GiGi es totalmente arrolladora! ¡Es realmente increíble! Es una mezcla entre El diablo viste de Prada y El diario de Bridget Jones. Su entusiasmo es supercontagioso. De hecho, salta de la página a la realidad ante los ojos del lector y no puedes parar de leer, pues está escrito con gran emoción e intriga”. Annie - Chick Lit Plus "Colette Kebell ha creado una emocionante y divertida aventura. Es posible que le desees lo mejor a GiGi y a sus amigos con todas tus fuerzas, pero nunca estás seguro de si va a tener éxito y eso es lo que te mantiene pasando las páginas hasta el final". Holly – Bookaholic Confessions “Colette Kebell ha creado una superestrella llamada GiGi, nuestra peculiar heroína y amante de la moda. GiGi es un personaje brillante y único. Colette Kebell escribe con tal confianza y descaro que no dejarás de sonreír desde la primera hasta la última página”. Nikki - Best Chick Lit
Sin Worth the Penance: Women's Fiction (The Devilish Divas Series #6)
by M. J. SchillerKillian Murphey Finds A Forbidden Distraction in The Women's Fiction Saga, SIN WORTH THE PENANCE by M.J. SchillerAn entire ocean can’t separate Killian Murphey from his grief…But shortly after his return to Ireland Killian finds himself in an unexpected liplock. It definitely gives him a distraction from his sorrows. Who is the temptress that mistook him for someone else in the dark of the pantry? And why has that kiss set him ablaze?Bridget Flaherty is definitely the kind of girl that leaves a man burned…But she's more than reputation leads people to believe. And when shadows from her past come to claim her, will she be the one thrown in the fire? Or will she and Killian be able to smother the flames that haunt her?Either way, she is definitely A SIN WORTH THE PENANCE!Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman, and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the Penance
Sin du Jour: The Final Course (A Sin du Jour Affair)
by Matt WallaceEveryone loves a well-catered event, and the supernatural community is no exception. Enter Sin du Jour, the expert caterers to demons, goblins, faeries, and everything in between.From royal goblin weddings and sitting US presidents to high security prison hijinks and unlikely alliances, there's never a dull day at work for this crack team.The Sin du Jour: The Final Course omnibus collects in a single edition Matt Wallace's final four Sin du Jour affairs in his urban fantasy series: Idle Ingredients, Greedy Pigs, Gluttony Bay, and Taste of Wrath, which concludes the series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sin du Jour: The First Course
by Matt WallaceEveryone loves a well-catered event, and the supernatural community is no exception. Enter Sin du Jour, the expert caterers to demons, goblins, faeries, and everything in between.In their first month on the job Lena Tarr and Darren Vargas, the newest line chefs at the supernatural catering agency, have had to approximate angel meat, evade amorous lizards, and provide craft sacrifices for a Hollywood debut. Their coworkers have contended with zombified clowns, fought off the Easter Bunny's hit squad, and captured a golden fish for a goblin royal wedding. And as if their new jobs weren't weird enough, now they have to deal with a very personal transformation on the behalf of their mysterious employer. As if surviving as a New York City chef weren't hard enough. This omnibus collects in a single edition the first three Sin du Jour Affairs, Envy of Angels, Lustlocked, and Pride's Spell, and the bonus short story “Small Wars”.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sinatraland: A Novel
by Sam KashnerFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a “smart, funny” novel about a New Jersey man obsessed with the legendary singer (The Washington Post). “Kashner’s hilarious debut novel reviews the life of a down-on-his-luck Hoboken, N.J., window-shade salesman through a series of heart-wrenching letters he writes to his idol, Frank Sinatra. Like the Chairman of the Board, ‘Finkie’ Finklestein grows up in a poor ethnic Hoboken neighborhood and prospers during the postwar American boom. He buys a house in Fort Lee once owned by Buddy Hackett and names his daughter Nancy Ava, after Frank’s first two wives. Finkie mimics the swinging sophistication of the Rat Pack, who, he vainly hopes, will one day draft him into active service . . . With rapid-fire wit, Kashner demonstrates his detailed knowledge of pop culture as Finkie follows Sinatra’s movies and marriages, his story climaxing at the 1971 farewell concert . . . Kashner manages to dissect a fan’s obsession with poignant comedy, and he captures a New Jersey accent with a sure ear . . . a sparkling literary talent.” —Publishers Weekly Named a Best Book of the Year by both the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post, Sinatraland is an “uncommonly original and engaging” character study as well as a thought-provoking look at celebrity culture (The Washington Post). “Smart, humorous, original . . . deftly explores the peculiarly tragic aspects of an obsession with a celebrity.” —Helen Schulman, New York Times–bestselling author of This Beautiful Life “Quirky . . . intelligent . . . very funny.” —The Boston Globe
Since You Asked...
by Maurene GooNo, no one asked, but Holly Kim will tell you what she thinks anyway.Fifteen-year-old Holly Kim is the copyeditor for her high school's newspaper. When she accidentally submits an article that rips everyone to shreds, she gets her own column and rants her way through the school year. Can she survive homecoming, mean-girl cliques, jocks, secret admirers, Valentine's Day, and other high school embarrassments, all while struggling to balance her family's traditional Korean values?In this hilariously funny debut, Maurene Goo takes a fresh look at trying to fit in without conforming to what's considered "normal" in high school, and managing parental expectations without losing one's individuality (or being driven insane).
Since the Layoffs
by Iain LevisonThe author of "A Working Stiff's Manifesto" turns his hand to fiction in this story of a man whose unemployment is running out--and he's up for anything.
Since the Layoffs: A Novel
by Iain LevisonThis “dark, satirical comedy [is] written with the deadpan humor Levison used so well in his first book, A Working Stiff’s Manifesto” (USA Today). Jake Skowran has been laid off from his job as a factory supervisor. Fortunately, he’s been offered other work. Unfortunately, it is as a hired killer. Beset by creditors and filled with fury over his situation, Jake decides he has little choice except to take it. He is going to carve off a piece of the economy or die trying . . . “Like Donald Westlake in The Ax, about an insurance executive turned hit man, Levison brings a burning rage to this accomplished debut novel.” —Booklist “[A] black comedy of morals cracking in a lousy economy.” —The New York Times Book Review
Sincerely, Willis Wayde: A Novel
by John P. MarquandThe unforgettable journey of an American businessman--from his humble origins to his extraordinary successes--and the compromises he made along the way When Willis Wayde first lays eyes on the Harcourt mansion near Clyde, Massachusetts, he is fifteen years old. His father is an engineer at Harcourt Mill, and Willis is awestruck by the family's wealth and power. Seeking guidance from Henry Harcourt, Willis meets Bess, the old man's granddaughter. Their friendship eventually blossoms into love as the elder Harcourt takes the young man under his wing, recognizing in Willis a kindred spirit whose instinct for making money matches his own. Pleased with his good fortune, Willis is nevertheless acutely aware of the great social gulf that separates the Waydes from the Harcourts. Determined to make his own way, he sets out on a path that will take him far beyond New England and the insular, old-money world of Henry and Bess. Then the Depression hits, wiping out the Harcourt family fortune. When he comes back into their life, Willis has the power to rescue the last vestige of the family's prestige: the mill. Torn between his nostalgia for a simpler, more sentimental time and his sharply honed business acumen, Willis must make a fateful decision.