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Banana Fox and the Book-Eating Robot: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox)
by James Kochalka"A slyly sophisticated, appealing read." -- Dav Pilkey, internationally bestselling creator of Dog ManGet drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters!Booie Hoo!Banana Fox's late fees have landed him in library jail! And when a familiar foe is found around town and a giant book-eating robot is unleashed, it looks like Sharyanna and William need to step in to save the day. The junior detectives put their heads together, but when their investigation runs cold, an unlikely hero emerges and proves his own sleuthing skills! But without Banana Fox's help, can the trio put Sour Grapes Jr. behind bars for good?
Banana Fox and the Gummy Monster Mess: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox)
by James Kochalka"A slyly sophisticated, appealing read." -- Dav Pilkey, internationally bestselling creator of Dog ManGet drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters!Oopsie Doo!Banana Fox has a real mess on his hands this time! When the jail is left in ruins and Sour Grapes is on the run, Banana Fox has very few clues to work with to find him. He's coming across a number of red herrings, so it's clear that something fishy is going on... With the help of Sharyanna, William, and Sour Grapes Jr. (?!), can Banana Fox get to the bottom of this caper, or will the baddies run wild forever?
Banana Fox and the Secret Sour Society: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox #1)
by James Kochalka"A slyly sophisticated, appealing read." -- Dav Pilkey, internationally bestselling creator of Dog ManGet drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka brings his trademark humor to Banana Fox, an uproariously funny series from Graphix Chapters!Wowie Pow!The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it's worse than he thought! The Secret Sour Society is back, and they're mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?
Banana Zorro y la Sociedad Superagria Secreta (Banana Fox)
by James KochalkaEisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka brings his trademark humor to Banana Fox, an uproariously funny series from Graphix Chapters!El gran detective Banana Zorro debe volver a su trabajo buscando una tortuga perdida. Mientras más investiga, más descubre, ¡y es peor de lo que pensaba! La Amarga Sociedad Secreta está de vuelta, y con ella, un montón de problemas. ¿Podrán Banana Zorro y su compinche, Flashlight, ponerle fin a la Amarga Sociedad Secreta de una vez y por todas?The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it's worse than he thought! The Secret Sour Society is back, and they're mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?
The Band: A Novel
by Christine Ma-Kellams&“This could very well be the first great K-Pop literary phenomenon.&” —Debutiful, Most Anticipated Books of 2024 Perfect for fans of Mouth to Mouth and Black Buck, this whip-smart, darkly funny, and biting debut follows a psychologist with a savior complex who offers shelter to a recently cancelled K-pop idol on the run. Sang Duri is the eldest member and &“visual&” of a Korean boy band at the apex of global superstardom. But when his latest solo single accidentally leads to controversy, he&’s abruptly cancelled. To spare the band from fallout with obsessive fans and overbearing management, Duri disappears from the public eye by hiding out in the McMansion of a Chinese American woman he meets in a Los Angeles H-Mart. But his rescuer is both unhappily married with children and a psychologist with a savior complex, a combination that makes their potential union both seductive and incredibly problematic. Meanwhile, Duri&’s cancellation catapults not only a series of repressed memories from his music producer&’s earlier years about the original girl group whose tragic disbanding preceded his current success, but also a spiral of violent interactions that culminates in an award show event with reverberations that forever change the fates of both the band members and the music industry. In its indicting portrayal of mental health and public obsession, fandom, and cancel culture, The Band considers the many ways in which love and celebrity can devolve into something far more sinister when their demands are unmet.
Band Camp! 1: All Together Now! (Band Camp)
by Brian "Smitty" SmithThe band is getting together in this brand-new, laugh-out-loud graphic chapter book series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp!Cordelia the accordion, Trey the triangle, Kaylee the ukulele, and Zook the kazoo meet when they're assigned to Bunk J--nicknamed "Junk Bunk" by the other instruments. Despite their differences, they'll have to become fast friends as they explore the wonders and challenges of the camp, including experiences with nature, food fights, and camp pranks. Can they learn to be in tune with each other by the time the big relay race comes around?
Band Camp! 2: Out of Sync (Band Camp)
by Brian "Smitty" SmithThe band is learning to play in tune in the second book of this laugh out loud series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp!Cordelia is feeling down after losing her footing during the tug-of-war competition, so Kaylee, Zook, and Trey decide to throw her a surprise birthday party. Determined not to disappoint her friends again for the next challenge, a group hike, Cordelia does all she can to prepare, but all the rest of the instruments' secret planning for the party is making Cordelia feel even more left out. Who will end up surprising who when the day of the hike comes around?
Band Camp! 3: In the Spotlight (Band Camp)
by Brian "Smitty" SmithThe band is getting ready for the big show in the third book of this laugh out loud series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp!When Trey freezes up with all eyes on him during charades, he knows there's no way he can perform at the camp talent show, especially when he can't even think of a talent worth sharing. But when the Metal Bunk signs him up without his knowledge, it's up to Zook, Cordy, and Kaylee to find his talent and help him develop a killer act before his big solo moment! Will his act strike a chord or fall flat?
Bandbox: A Novel (Harvest Book Ser.)
by Thomas MallonFrom the author of Henry and Clara, a dazzling, hilarious novel that captures the heart and soul of New York in the Jazz Age.Bandbox is a hugely successful magazine, a glamorous monthly cocktail of 1920s obsessions from the stock market to radio to gangland murder. Edited by the bombastic Jehoshaphat "Joe" Harris, the magazine has a masthead that includes, among many others, a grisly, alliterative crime writer; a shy but murderously determined copyboy; and a burned-out vaudeville correspondent who's lovesick for his loyal, dewy assistant.As the novel opens, the defection of Harris's most ambitious protégé has plunged Bandbox into a death struggle with a new competitor on the newsstand. But there's more to come: a sabotaged fiction contest, the NYPD vice squad, a subscriber's kidnapping, and a film-actress cover subject who makes the heroines of Fosse's Chicago look like the girls next door. While Harris and his magazine careen from comic crisis to make-or-break calamity, the novel races from skyscraper to speakeasy, hops a luxury train to Hollywood, and crashes a buttoned-down dinner with Calvin Coolidge.Thomas Mallon has given us a madcap and poignant book that brilliantly portrays the gaudiest American decade of them all.From the Hardcover edition.
Bang Bang, You're Dead
by Evan Baldock&“I love everything about this . . . I could not put it down . . . kept me at the edge of my seat, and I did not want it to end.&” —Amazon reviewer, five starsA little old lady turns vigilante on the streets of London, in this gritty, witty crime thriller. Gloria Jones has had enough. She&’s sixty-five, approaching retirement, and nearing the end of her tether. When someone disposes of a gun in her local park, it ends up in Gloria&’s hands and changes the course of her life forever. Realizing there is injustice all around, Gloria finds herself transforming from a harmless senior into a confident and ruthless vigilante, determined to help victims of crime. And so begins a campaign: taking revenge against violent criminals and helping those who can&’t help themselves. After all, who&’s going to question an elderly woman seemingly just going about her business? But now that she&’s fully committed to this new life, can she get away with it—or has she crossed a line?
Banhado em Sangue! (Nicu, o Vampirinho #3)
by Karla Marques V. Elias ZappleNicu - O Vampirinho em 'Banhado em Sangue!' (Livro Três) Ilustrado. Florin, de nove anos, é um vampiro sedento. A razão? A maioria do seu sangue foi sugado pelo seu amigo, Nicu. Agora Florin saiu voando descontrolado pela cidade de Biertan, bebendo o máximo de sangue possível. Logo, todos em Biertan estão anêmicos, querendo se vingar contra todos os vampiros. Nicu terá que enfrentar um grande desafio. Fazer Florin se controlar e impedir que os habitantes raivosos da cidade matem os vampiros.
Bank Robber: Book 17 (Horrid Henry #17)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a SCANDALOUS newspaper, a new school, a birthday party and a TERRIBLE cheat!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Bank Robbers
by C. Clark CriscuoloTake a notorious but now reformed (and bored to tears) bank robber, a neurotic, newly-widowed Italian woman plotting behind her kids' backs to save herself from a fate worse than death--Florida--and a sweet, fifty-eight-year-old widow more determined than most New Yorkers to get what she deserves--a little respect, a little fun, and a lot of TLC. What do you have? Bank Robbers, C. Clark Criscuolo's hilarious, heartwarming new novel about life in its "prime."Although Dottie Weist, Teresa Newhouse, and Arthur MacGregor met as teenagers, the three have no been friends for almost thirty years. And everything has changed.Teresa alternates between sadness over her husband's death and rage--how dare he get cancer and leave her alone? Arthur, now divorced and living alone in Rye, tries his best to fight the utter boredom of his reformed lifetyle. And Dottie, who lost her only son in the war and her husband several years ago, is beginning to panic. Just released from a six-week stay in the hospital after a diagnosis of osteoporosis, Dottie has lost her job; without it, she has no private insurance. (Medicaid doesn't cover non-life-threatening illnesses.) So she's cooked up a scheme to take care of all her money worries, but she has to turn to Teresa and Arthur, with their "business" connections, to help her get the one thing she needs: a gun. Separately and together, they go looking for something to liven up the golden years now that everything they once had, including spouses, children who cared, jobs that mattered, good health--and health insurance--is gone. Criscuolo's delightfully unlikely threesome is destined to find what they are looking for as they advance fiercelely on "senior citizenhood" armed with a few laughs, a few disguises, and each other.
Bank Shot (The Dortmunder Novels #2)
by Donald E. WestlakeA crew of thieves hopes to hijack a mobile home full of money in this crime caper from &“the funniest man in the world&” (The Washington Post). John Dortmunder has been working an encyclopedia-selling scam while waiting for his next big heist. Unfortunately, his latest mark seems to be wise to the con, and he has to cut his sales pitch short and make a quick escape. But opportunity awaits: Main Street bank has temporarily relocated to a mobile home. All Dortmunder has to do is get past seven security guards, put the bank-on-wheels in gear, and drive away. It&’s a simple plan, until it all goes wrong . . . Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen or Lawrence Block&’s Bernie Rhodenbarr series, the Dortmunder novels by New York Times–bestselling and multiple Edgar Award–winning author Donald E. Westlake are a rollicking treat that combine fast-moving suspense with laugh-out-loud wit. Bank Shot is a &“hilarious&” standout in the series (The New York Times).
Bank Shot (The Dortmunder Novels #2)
by Donald E. WestlakeA crew of thieves hopes to hijack a mobile home full of money in this crime caper from &“the funniest man in the world&” (The Washington Post). John Dortmunder has been working an encyclopedia-selling scam while waiting for his next big heist. Unfortunately, his latest mark seems to be wise to the con, and he has to cut his sales pitch short and make a quick escape. But opportunity awaits: Main Street bank has temporarily relocated to a mobile home. All Dortmunder has to do is get past seven security guards, put the bank-on-wheels in gear, and drive away. It&’s a simple plan, until it all goes wrong . . . Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen or Lawrence Block&’s Bernie Rhodenbarr series, the Dortmunder novels by New York Times–bestselling and multiple Edgar Award–winning author Donald E. Westlake are a rollicking treat that combine fast-moving suspense with laugh-out-loud wit. Bank Shot is a &“hilarious&” standout in the series (The New York Times).
Banking on Murder (Parker Sisters Mysteries)
by J.D WhitelawA jilted wife, a jealous mistress, a dead banker, and three sleuthing sisters investigate, in this &“sparkling slice of crime fiction&” (Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay novels). Martha Parker runs a small private detective agency in Glasgow with her two sisters, Helen and Geri, specialising in catching cheating partners playing away from home. The Parkers have been hired by the reclusive wife of a wealthy banker she suspects is having an affair—but when he shows up murdered, it&’s up to Martha, Helen, and Geri to prove the wife&’s innocence in a case unlike any they have tackled before . . . &“A brilliant, sharply funny read, so refreshing to read a crime novel that also makes you laugh.&” —Lisa Hall, author of The Party &“Murder, mayhem and a trio of meddling private investigators make for a hugely entertaining mystery. Banking on Murder kept me guessing while bringing a smile to my face. I can&’t wait to see what the Parker sisters get up to next!&” —Lisa Gray, Washington Post–bestselling author of the Jessica Shaw, PI thrillers
The Banshee & the Blade (A Story in the World of Sam Quinn #2)
by Seana KellyHalf-demon Dave is searching for his banshee girlfriend Maggie. The two men who knew where she was being held have both died quite horribly. With information from a certain sea wicche and a priceless weapon from his father, Dave begins a quest to a forgotten castle with far too many secrets.
The BAP Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess
by Ginger Wilson Kalyn Johnson Tracey Lewis Karla Lightfoot"Finally, a book about the Black American Princess! If you're already a BAP or just want to act like one, this book is for you!" — E. Lynn Harris, author of Not a Day Goes ByIn the bestselling tradition of The Official Preppy Handbook, here is a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her.Black American Princess: 1 : a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family 2 : an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement 3 : BAP (acronym) : colloquial expression 4 : an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less. Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, The Black American Princess Handbook offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this exclusive lifestyle. Your total guide to BAP speak, BAP style, and BAP history, this one-of-a-kind book explains everything you ever wanted know about living the BAP life–from breaking in a shop-a-phobic dad to planning a magical BAP debutante ball.In addition, you'll learn why a true BAP cleans her house before the housekeeper arrives, what to do if your Baby BAP wants to play sports, and whether it's OK for a relative to sing "I Believe I Can Fly" at a BAP wedding. Also featuring spot-the-BAP checklists, suggestions for top BAP colleges, a Who's Who of famous BAPs, a glossary (including essential French phrases), actual diary entries and e-mails from BAPS of all ages, and crucial chapters such as "It's High Noon-Do You Know Where Your Groove Is?"The Black American Princess Handbook is destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time for graduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.
Bar Hopper Handbook: Scam a Drink, Score a Date, and Rule the Night
by Ben Applebaum Dan DiSorboGet the most out of your nightlife from first round to last call with this comprehensive guide featuring bar hopping tips and tricks. Anyone can go to a bar and get sloshed. But it takes a special skill set to dominate the dance floor, buddy up to the bartender, preside over the pool table, and sip free drinks all night, courtesy of brand-new best friends (a.k.a. everyone at the bar). Thankfully, the experts behind The Book of Beer Pong have compiled a comprehensive guide that will elevate bottom-dwelling bar-goers to the highest tier of the party hierarchy: the Bar Hopper. For anyone who knows that it takes a little work to have a lot of fun, this pocket-sized guide makes the perfect wingman for an epic night.
A Bar Tender Tale (Bar Tenders)
by Melanie TushmoreTwenty-two-year-old barman Nathan is always the odd one out. It's tough to get a date when his love of loud music, tattoos, and zombie paraphernalia usually sends potential candidates running for the hills. Trying to find anyone who wants to spend time with him, let alone stay in and watch trashy horror movies, has always been a problem. Then, on his day off, Nathan does a friend a favor by covering a shift at a pub, and in walks a handsome stranger who shares his love of horror. It could be a match made in B-movie heaven, and Nathan is determined to pursue this new acquaintance, but--zombies aside--has Nathan got the guts to go on a real date?
Barack Like Me
by David Alan Grier Alan EisenstockFROM GROWING UP IN DETROIT, where he marched as a ten-year-old with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama, where he narrowly avoided the Purple Tunnel of Doom but still saw nothing, David Alan Grier examines how he -- and America -- have changed for the better and the funnier. Within these pages, Grier imagines being called to serve in President Obama's cabinet as the "secretary of mirth"; takes you to a wild and emotional election night party he hosted that didn't go as planned; explains the true meaning of the "magical Negro"; recalls the formative episodes from his life -- including being rejected by the Black Panthers at their headquarters door and turning down the initial offer to work on In Living Color -- and for the first time ever sneaks you backstage at Dancing with the Stars, where he exposes the inner workings of the show -- the camaraderie between dancers and stars, the excruciatingly painful rehearsals, the outrageous preparations, and each hysterical moment of his four-episode appearance and subsequent public meltdown. Grier unabashedly muses on politics, culture, and race while recounting his own life story in this edgy, timeless, hilarious, and revelatory memoir and look at all things Barack. Barack Like Me is David Alan Grier at his best -- the man, comic, and twenty-first-century thinker -- funny, brilliant, and original.
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
by Mathew HonanThe complete list of all the little things Barack Obama has done for you
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
by Mathew HonanThe complete list of all the little things Barack Obama has done for you America has fallen in love with Barack Obama for his impassioned rhetoric, his commitment to change, and his hope for a brighter future. But what about the time he tuned up your guitar? Barack Obama is Your New Bicycle is the first book to chronicle all the lesser-known accomplishments of the freshman senator from Illinois, from finding your car keys to batting in the winning run for your softball team. Mathew Honan, creator of the hit website barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com, spent hundreds of thousands of hours on the campaign trail to bring you 366 examples of some of the things America's sweetheart of a senator has done for you, including: Barack Obama shoveled the snow from your walkway Barack Obama checked under your bed for monsters Barack Obama danced with your mom at your sister's wedding When one of your vocalists came down with a nasty bronchitis bug, Barack Obama sang backup in your band Barack Obama left a comment on your blog Barack Obama warmed up your car for you Barack Obama followed your directions even though he was pretty sure his way was faster A must-have compendium of the sweet things he has done for you, Barack Obama is Your New Bicycle is the only book that can do justice to the nicest man who ever lived.
Barbaric Vol. 3: Hell to Pay (Barbaric #3)
by Michael Moreci Nicholas EamesAs one of Entertainment Weekly&’s &“10 Best Comics of 2021,&” BARBARIC – featuring Owen the Barbarian and his bloodthirsty companion Axe – is back: bigger, bloodier, and badder than ever with BARBARIC Vol. 3: HELL TO PAY!Hailed as one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillist, Screen Rant, and more, bestselling BARBARIC is back, big, bloody and headed straight to Hell in Barbaric Volume 3: Hell to Pay! While Owen tames a dragon with an old friend, Soren and Steel cross paths with someone else from our cursed barbarian&’s past…who isn&’t looking nearly as friendly. Hell hath no fury like a woman stabbed through the heart by an ugly f***ing orc. Oh, wait! Who&’s carrying Axe? BARBARIC Volume 3: Hell to Pay includes the oversized one-shot Wrong Kind of Righteous co-written by fantasy powerhouse writer Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wyld)!! Collects the third three-issue miniseries (Hell to Pay) and the special one-shot standalone (Wrong Kind of Righteous) For fans of BRZRKR!, The Witcher, Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, Heathen, Rat Queens, Kings of the Wyld, and Dungeons and Dragons! It&’s just … BARBARIC! From writer Michael Moreci (Wasted Space, The Plot,Spree, and Revealer) and artist Nathan C. Gooden (Brandon Sanderson's Dark One, The RUSH, Vampire: The Masquerade)! Own a whole lot of Owen, Axe, and the BARBARIC universe with: Barbaric Vol. 1: Murderable Offenses (hardcover) Barbaric Vol. 1: Murderable Offenses (trade paperback) Barbaric Vol. 2: Axe to Grind (trade paperback) Barbaric Vol. 3: Hell to Pay (trade paperback) Queen of Swords: A Barbaric Tale (trade paperback) "This book is seriously great. Do not miss out!" - Darick Robertson (Artist, Co-Creator of The BOYS, Co-Exec Producer)
The Barbershop Seven
by Douglas Lindsay<p> Finally, by popular demand, all seven Barney Thomson novels have been collected in one handsome omnibus edition.</p> <p> Fans of Douglas Lindsay's genre-defining barbershop death junky novels will be delighted to know that THE BARBERSHOP SEVEN includes the complete, unabridged text from the following Barney Thomson novels:</p> <p> #1 THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOMSON<br /> #2 THE BARBER SURGEON'S HAIRSHIRT<br /> #3 MURDERERS ANONYMOUS<br /> #4 THE RESURRECTION OF BARNEY THOMSON<br /> #5 THE LAST FISH SUPPER<br /> #6 THE HAUNTING OF BARNEY THOMSON<br /> #7 THE FINAL CUT</p> <p> <strong>Praise for the Barney Thomson novels</strong></p> <p> "This chilling black comedy unfolds at dizzying speed... an impressive debut novel." –<br /> Sunday Mirror</p> <p> "The plot, Russian literature fans, is a modern spin on Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment. The bloody ending, movie buffs, is pure Reservoir Dogs." – The Mirror</p> <p> "This is pitch-black comedy spun from the finest writing. Fantastic plot, unforgettable scenes and plenty of twisted belly laughs." – New Woman</p> <p> "A mad, macabre romp with surreal characters and cutting black humour." – The Sunday Mirror</p> <p> "Gloriously over the top, very bloody and very, very funny." – Daily Telegraph</p> <p> "A novel which is both genuinely silly and a fun read." – The Scotsman</p> <p> "Extremely well-written, highly amusing and completely unpredictable in its outrageous plot twists and turns." – The List</p> <p> "Lindsay’s burlesque thrills offer no sex, no drugs, no desperation to be cool. Just straightforward adult story; fantastic plot, classic timing and gleeful delight in the grotesque. With more talent than Irvine Welsh could dream of, Lindsay has crafted a macabre masterpiece where content lives up to style." – What’s On</p> <p> <strong>About the author:</strong></p> <p> Douglas Lindsay is the author of the Barney Thomson series, as well as the police thrillers, THE UNBURIED DEAD (Thomas Hutton #1), A PLAGUE OF CROWS (Thomas Hutton #2) and WE ARE THE HANGED MAN (DCI Jericho #1). He lives in Somerset.</p>