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Paddywack (Step into Reading)
by Stephanie Spinner Daniel HowarthPaddywack is a petite nine hands high, and every pony inch is packed full of spunk. It hasn't been easy, but he now has his rider, Jane, well trained. He'll trot. He'll canter. He'll jump the jumps. He's a perfect pony . . . when she gives him treats. But on the day of the big horse show, Jane is so nervous she forgets his treats. Will Paddywack dig in his hooves? Or can he rise to the occasion?This sweet story is sure to capture young horse-lovers' hearts.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Pagan Babies: and Other Catholic Memories
by Gina CasconeAs a child, Gina Cascone would hide under her bed, in the closet, and run away from her parents, hoping somehow to escape her worst fear. But she couldn't hide from the awful truth. . . She had to go to Catholic school. Do nuns have legs? Is Original Sin the "starter sin" for novices? Can the rosary be said in under fifteen minutes? These are some of the questionsthat vex young Gina Cascone as she makes her way, grade by grade -- and prayer by prayer -- through the rigors of a Catholic education. All the answers can be found in this hilarious classic of childhood foibles: the traumatic first day of school, the dorky plaid uniform complete withmatching beanie, glow-in-the-dark rosary beads, first confession trauma, proper dashboard decor ("Cadillacs got Jesus; Oldsmobiles got Mary"), and the race to save the most "pagan babies," who weren't lucky enough to be born Catholic and American.
Pagan Enchantment: A Millionaire Romance
by Carole MortimerRead this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!Swept away by the millionaire…Promising young actress, Merry Charles, is beyond excited when celebrated movie director, Gideon Steele, arrives to see her play. She can’t help but dream that it’s so he can offer her a part in his next production. But Gideon’s reasons are much more personal…Soon Merry finds herself being swept away to the Mediterranean on Gideon’s luxury yacht, posing as his girlfriend! But Gideon has another surprise for Merry—he’s her stepbrother!—and suddenly Merry finds herself bound closer to this millionaire than she ever expected!Originally published in 1983
Pai Natal?
by Joana Venâncio Dan AlatorreUma visita rotineira a uma loja cria uma oportunidade de ouro para um carinhoso pai guardar uma terrível memória de Natal na sua filha de três anos. Cheio de humor e amor, esta história vai fazê-lo rir e folhear o livro para ver se o estranho de blusa vermelha e barba branca é...o Pai Natal?
The Pain and the Great One
by Debbie Ohi Judy Blume"Sometimes I think Mom and Dad love her more than me."--The Pain "Sometimes I think Mom and Dad love him more than me."--The Great One The Great One thinks her brother, the Pain, is a messy slowpoke who gets dessert even if he doesn't finish dinner. She thinks her parents love him more than they love her. The Pain thinks his older sister, the Great One, is a bossy know-it-all. Just because she's older, she gets to feed the cat and play real songs on the piano. He thinks his parents love her more than they love him. How will they ever find out who is loved more?
Pain Don't Hurt: Fighting Inside and Outside the Ring
by Mark Miller Shelby JonesPain Don’t Hurt is the no-holds-barred memoir from the only professional fighter in history to return to the ring after open-heart surgery, kickboxer Mark “Fightshark” Miller—an inspiring story of family, determination, and redemption.In 2007, Mark Miller was a rising star in professional kickboxing, until a routine physical uncovered a serious condition that required open-heart surgery. The crisis helped to temporarily reunite his fractured family and made Miller more determined than ever to return to the kickboxing ring. But within a year, his parents and brother were all dead, and Miller’s fragile optimism imploded, sending him into a tailspin of drugs and alcohol.Pain Don’t Hurt is a story of incredible tenacity, dedication, and hard work—how one fierce competitor overcame repeated obstacles to realize his dreams. Miller recounts stories ranging from his childhood spent in the Steelers locker room to the surprising life lessons he learned from other fighters to his triumphant return to fighting in a Moscow kickboxing ring. He talks sincerely about family and fatherhood—of the hard lessons about masculinity and violence learned from his father. He also offers an inspiring, exciting, and frank account of the fights—both in and out of the ring—that have shaped him.A deeply personal account of guts, blood, and glory, Pain Don’t Hurt pays tribute to the never-say-die spirit embodied in a man who refuses to back down, no matter the odds.
Painfully British Haikus
by Dale Shaw'Will make everybody laugh' DOLLY ALDERTON ON THE HIGH LOWEnjoy this hilarious collection of over 200 haikus that sum up the complex, confusing and often compounding character of the British people.The Sellotape endUnlocatable it seemsChristmas is cancelledHow many gin tinsIs decreed appropriate For this train journey? The sound of a splashMy Hobnob falls to piecesMy tea is sulliedEvery houseplantSuffers a slow painful deathI am a monsterYou're at the seasideA seagull eyes your MagnumYou won't win that fight
The Painspotter's Guide to Broken Britain
by Andrew HolmesWelcome to Broken Britain!MPs are blaming 'The System' for their thieving behaviour. Bankers have burnt through more cash than President Mugabe and still been bailed out. Britain is Broke. Only one thing's going to sort this mess out - some good old-fashioned finger pointing. It's time to take revenge... Painspotting style.Let the Painspotting commence!This book is more effective than Prozac and cheaper than therapy. You may be angry, you may be mad, you may even be institutionalised, but put the baseball bat away, hang up your lynching rope, and let the Painspotting commence!50 of the bestLove them, hate them, blame them, rate them: The Painspotter's Guide to Broken Britain introduces the 50 most frightful characters you'll meet in a financial crisis, so prepare to laugh out loud at the Frightened Fat Cat, the Miserable Middle Class, the Self-help Saddo and many more.
Paint the Town Black
by Arthur BlackArthur Black's best lines are like a shot of whisky-sharp, invigorating and with a good kick. Following the success of his many previous titles, the multiple-award-winning humorist once again delivers "black-to-black" laughs with his latest collection, Paint the Town Black. With his usual off-kilter perspective, Black tackles many of the pressing topics of the day, including some positive PR for the swastika, the sometimes fatal effects of poor penmanship and the burning question of whether one-time Thunder Bay mayor Walter "Jolly Wally" Assef really did pat the queen's bum. The answer: "Somebody must have tipped Prince Philip off about the mayor's meandering mitts because Phil watched Wally like a hawk. Wally's hands never got near the royal end zone." Many edifying historical facts are cunningly hidden among the laughs. For instance, how many Canadians remember Gerda Munsinger, the probable Soviet spy who got deported for sleeping her way through half of Diefenbaker's cabinet? And then there's Senator Incitatus, whose office was made of marble and who literally ate gold for lunch. Don't worry, this isn't one of Harper's recent appointees-Incitatus was a racehorse appointed to the Roman senate by his owner, Emperor Caligula. So settle into your favourite chair, pour yourself a shot of something strong and get ready to Paint the Town Black.
Paint the Town Dead (An Aurora Anderson Mystery #2)
by Sybil Johnson“Plenty of charming characters, red herrings, labyrinthine twists and turns and brushes with death before you can even begin to guess whodunit” (Connie Archer, national bestselling author). It’s June in the quiet Los Angeles County city of Vista Beach, the place computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Aurora “Rory” Anderson calls home. Decorative painters are flocking to the newly built Akaw hotel to attend the Ocean Painting Society’s inaugural convention. During the weeklong event, Rory plans on shopping the trade show floor, working in her mother’s booth, taking classes and connecting with other decorative painting fans. She doesn’t expect to witness her childhood friend collapse in class and die. When the police find no evidence of foul play, Rory embarks on her own investigation. Can she brush aside the lies to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice? “A very good cozy that will keep you up at night until Rory finds out exactly what’s going on.” —Suspense Magazine “An engaging mystery set amidst a painting convention and showcases the complexity of relationships when a tragedy strikes.” —Christina Freeburn, author of Altered to Death
Paint the Town Dead (An Aurora Anderson Mystery #2)
by Sybil Johnson“Plenty of charming characters, red herrings, labyrinthine twists and turns and brushes with death before you can even begin to guess whodunit” (Connie Archer, national bestselling author). It’s June in the quiet Los Angeles County city of Vista Beach, the place computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Aurora “Rory” Anderson calls home. Decorative painters are flocking to the newly built Akaw hotel to attend the Ocean Painting Society’s inaugural convention. During the weeklong event, Rory plans on shopping the trade show floor, working in her mother’s booth, taking classes and connecting with other decorative painting fans. She doesn’t expect to witness her childhood friend collapse in class and die. When the police find no evidence of foul play, Rory embarks on her own investigation. Can she brush aside the lies to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice? “A very good cozy that will keep you up at night until Rory finds out exactly what’s going on.” —Suspense Magazine “An engaging mystery set amidst a painting convention and showcases the complexity of relationships when a tragedy strikes.” —Christina Freeburn, author of Altered to Death
Paint Your Dragon
by Tom Holt'Another imaginative and seriously funny novel from a master of the humorous fantasy genre.' - BOOKS MAGAZINE'Only a writer like Holt could make this work quite so well, and he does with great skill. Lots of fun.' - MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSOne moment Bianca's sculpture of St George is lacking just the final touches, the next, it's lacking a dragon. This is only the first step in a fight between good and evil, involving some heavyweight gamblers, a time entrepreneur, a dragon, St George, and some hideous but endearing demons.From one of the best-loved comic writers in fantasy fiction comes another absurdly witty title - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams or Terry PratchettBooks by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
Paint Your Dragon
by Tom Holt'Another imaginative and seriously funny novel from a master of the humorous fantasy genre.' - BOOKS MAGAZINE'Only a writer like Holt could make this work quite so well, and he does with great skill. Lots of fun.' - MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSOne moment Bianca's sculpture of St George is lacking just the final touches, the next, it's lacking a dragon. This is only the first step in a fight between good and evil, involving some heavyweight gamblers, a time entrepreneur, a dragon, St George, and some hideous but endearing demons.From one of the best-loved comic writers in fantasy fiction comes another absurdly witty title - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams or Terry PratchettBooks by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
Painted Devils (Little Thieves #2)
by Margaret OwenAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!An Instant Indies Bestseller!A scrappy former maid and jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to the Indie Next Pick, Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult.After taking down a corrupt margrave, breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous junior prefect Emeric Conrad, Vanja had one great mystery left: her long-lost birth family . . . and whether they would welcome a thief. But in her search for an honest trade, she hit trouble and invented a god, the Scarlet Maiden, to scam her way out. Now that lie is growing out of control—especially when Emeric arrives to investigate and the Scarlet Maiden manifests to claim him as a virgin sacrifice.For his final test to become a prefect, Emeric must determine if Vanja is guilty of serious fraud or if the Scarlet Maiden—and her claim to him—is genuine. Meanwhile, Vanja is chasing an alternative sacrifice that could be their way out. The hunt leads her not only into the lairs of monsters and the paths of gods, but also the ties of her past. And with what should be the simplest way to save Emeric hanging over their heads, he and Vanja must face a more dangerous question: Is there a future for a thief and a prefect, and at what price?From the indie bestselling author Margaret Owen comes the thrilling next installment in the Little Thieves trilogy with all new interior illustrations from the author.
Painting For Keeps (Cupid's Café #2)
by Landra GrafAn invitation to Cupid’s Café will change your life.Agatha, Aggie, Kakos lost her boyfriend, her apartment, and now, is one brownie bite away from purging her binge when an invitation to Cupid’s Café shows up on her doorstep. Fighting bulimia and her mother’s constant verbal abuse has never been easy, but this nutritionist is determined to be stronger than her weakest link. She’ll meet a secret admirer at Cupid’s for a morale booster, if nothing else. Following a break-in and the destruction of his paintings, starving artist Murphy O’Shea finds himself at wit’s end. Not only does he need to create twelve more paintings, but in the midst of another manic depressive episode, the challenge seems impossible. He’s got two months or he’ll have to cancel his first show. The Cupid’s Café invite offers him a chance to find his muse. He doesn’t expect it to be the woman he’s mirrored the past two years paintings on, nor does he plan on being able to offer Aggie the help she needs. Can they find a way to conquer their inner demons or will they succumb to the idea they aren’t worth a happily ever after?
A Pair
by Monema StephensLefty and his sister, Righty, are two newly knitted socks who begin life comfortably rolled together in a sock drawer.The first time they are snatched up, stretched over a foot, and shoved into a shoe, their adventures begin.Through confusing and perilous events, they learn what it means to be a pair.
The Pairing
by Casey McQuistonIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over each other—except they're definitely not.Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other's lives once and for all.Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit, who never returned to America, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure, nothing really compares to what they had, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them, but—yeah. It's in the past.All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately.It's not until they board the tour bus that they discover they've both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they're trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It's fine. There's nothing left between them. So much nothing that, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can't have.
El país de las mujeres
by Gioconda BelliEn las elecciones de Faguas país imaginario que aparece en las novelas de Gioconda Belli ha triunfado el PIE (Partido de la Izquierda Erótica). Sus atrevidas integrantes tienen un propósito inclaudicable: cambiar el rumbo de su país, limpiarlo como si se tratara de una casa descuidada, barrerlo hasta sacarle brillo. Pero nada de esto resulta fácil para la presidenta Viviana Sansón y sus ministras, sometidas a constantes ataques por parte de sus enemigos. ¿Podrán sobrellevarlo y sobrevivir? ¿Será Faguas, al final de su administración, un país mejor? El país de las mujeres es una novela divertida y audaz, por la que la reconocida autora nicaragüense obtuvo el Premio Hispanoamericano de la Novela La Otra Orilla.
El pais de las mujeres
by Gioconda BelliEn las elecciones de Faguas -país imaginario que aparece en las novelas de Gioconda Belli- ha triunfado el PIE (Partido de la Izquierda Erótica). Sus atrevidas integrantes tienen un propósito inclaudicable: cambiar el rumbo de su país, limpiarlo como si se tratara de una casa descuidada, barrerlo hasta sacarle brillo. Pero nada de esto resulta fácil para la presidenta Viviana Sansón y sus ministras, sometidas a constantes ataques por parte de sus enemigos. ¿Podrán sobrellevarlo y sobrevivir? ¿Será Faguas, al final de su administración, un país mejor? El país de las mujeres es una novela divertida y audaz, por la que la reconocida autora nicaragüense obtuvo el Premio Hispanoamericano de la Novela La Otra Orilla.
El País del Fin del Mundo (Mundodisco #Volumen 22)
by Terry PratchettVigésima segunda entrega de la mundialmente exitosa serie de Mundodisco, uno de los hallazgos más fecundos y desternillantes de la ciencia ficción actual. Este no es un libro sobre Australia, sino sobre un país totalmente distinto que, sin embargo y por pura casualidad, en ciertos aspectos resulta un poco... australiano. Se trata de un territorio seco y caluroso en el que todo lo que no es ponzoñoso es venenoso. Pero, aun así, es un bonito lugar, y está amenazado de muerte. ¿Conseguirá salvarlo el inepto mago Rincewind?
Paisley Mischief
by Lincoln MacveaghPaisley Mischief is a delightfully droll satire set in the most exclusive private men's club on New York's Park Avenue. The Avenue Club is a place where rich banker-types meet in easy camaraderie and no one wears trunks in the pool, because when you're the right sort of person, you're supposed to have nothing to hide.
Palabra de Dios Tuitero
by Dios TuiteroEl humor más divertido y corrosivo de uno de los interlocutores más conocidos del mundo digital. Dios@diostuitero # 1MHice el mundo en 6 días, ¿qué queríais?Provengo de un hogar desestructurado:madre virgen, padre palomo y durmiendoen un pesebre. Hola, soy Dios tuitero, también conocido por ser el autor en la sombra del bestseller más leído de todos los tiempos, la Biblia. Después de una eternidad sin escribir más de 140 caracteres seguidos he decidido volver a la literatura para contar toda la verdad. ¿Que qué es toda la verdad? Pues mi versión de los hechos, mi historia según yo mismo, que ya está bien de intermediarios, que luego resulta que lo tergiversan todo... Si queréis saber lo que realmente pasó, poneros al día sobre mis mandamientos y tener de primera mano consejos prácticos sobre cómo conseguir triunfar en el mundo de las religiones comerciales y las relacionesespirituales, este es vuestro libro. Si solo queréis pasar un buen rato, comprad la Superpop. Dios tuitero es un fenómeno en Twitter con más de 150.000 seguidores y en continuo crecimiento. Desde su cuenta @diostuitero, el Altísimo comenta los diferentes temas de actualidad (religión, política, sociedad, música...) desde la crítica ácida y la ironía de un personaje que se debate entre sus variopintos papeles de padre adoptivo, hijo de sí mismo y creador de la humanidad. ALGUNOS TWEETS DIVINOS:No os quiero enamorar, pero si me caéis bien extermino a los primogénitos de vuestros enemigos. Hay quien dice que no existo, y entonces, ¡zás, en toda la boca!, cojo y abro otro colegio católico. 1) Pagas Seguridad Social toda tu vida. 2) Un tío estudia medicina 6 años. 3) Te opera con éxito. 4) Yo me llevo el mérito y las gracias. Qué ignorantes los científicos, diciendo que compartís un tercio del genoma con la levadura. ¡Si todo el mundo sabe que os hice de barro! Las cosas claras, y la religión espesa. ¡Cristo ha resucitado!¿Y dónde está?Ha subido a los cielos. Se ha llevado la fórmula de la conversión del vino.¡Qué cabrón! (Mt 8) Solo Chanquete y yo morimos todos los años. La Biblia es el libro sobre zombis más serio que se ha escrito nunca. Los seguidores de @DiosTuitero opinan...«Soy fan de @DiosTuitero en Twitter desde que tenía doce seguidores, y es genial descubrir que su talento para crear humor desde su divina y blanca nube no ha mermado ni un ápice ahora que es una estrella de las redes sociales. Su libro es ameno, divertido y hace pensar, así que no sé a qué demonios estás esperando... Únete a los fieles.»Juan Gómez-Jurado «Gratamente sorprendido. Un alarde de ingenio en cada página, humor y amor en un tuit prolongado que es este libro firmado por @diostuitero. La versión del Antiguo Testamento es sencillamente genial, cargada de causticidad en cada frase, en cada párrafo. Muy recomendable para descojonarse vivo, que falta hace. De obligada lectura en institutos.»César Pérez Gellida «El libro más divertido que me he leído en mucho tiempo.» «Se lee en un suspiro y, al revés de lo que ocurre con la Biblia, te deja con ganas de que saque otro Testamento pronto.» «Ya no tengo que esperar, este libro es la biblia para cualquier diostuiteriano.» «Absolutamente ceñido a pasajes de la Biblia, te hace desternillarte y reflexionar en muchos momentos.»
Palazzo Inverso
by D. B. JohnsonMauk, mischievous apprentice to the master architect, must not draw on the plans for the new Palazzo. But by turning the plans a bit each day, he finds a way to alter them, turning the master’s creation onto its head! Discover what mystery and excitement a small change of perspective has brought to the Palazzo. In this M. C. Escher-inspired masterpiece, D. B. Johnson pushes the picture book form to new extremes. With its continuous narrative and illustrations that can viewed upside down, readers can turn the book over on page thirty two and read all the way back to page one. Enter the Palazzo Inverso. . . and see if you can find your way out.
Pale Orchid (The\anne Mather Collection)
by Anne MatherOnce he'd made her feel so specialPerhaps that was why he had succeeded where other men had failed. If Laura had not been so naively flattered by Jason's attentions three years ago, she might have recognized him sooner for what he was, instead of being so easily deceived. Now, because of her sister's involvement with his philandering brother-in-law, she had no choice but to confront Jason and ask for his help. But help came only on his terms. Suddenly Jason's exotic, Hawaiian island home felt more like a prison than a paradise...
Pale Rider
by Myrna TemteHE CAME IN FROM OUT OF THE COLD, DARK NIGHT...In his arms was an injured newborn calf crying for its mother. He was rugged...and protective...and the most compelling male Blair DuMaine had ever seen. She had been accustomed to glamour and glitter...not raw masculinity at its most tender.But there was a hitch...Dillon McBride was the most determinedly stubborn man she'd ever met. He was convinced that they were opposites in every way, and that beautiful Blair wouldn't last long in Wyoming. He just didn't know that she was the most determinedly stubborn woman that he'd ever met-and she had no intention of ever walking away from this lonesome rider....