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Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets
by Phil VillarrealPhil Villarreal is not a Harvard MBA or a professional financial advisor or a talking head on a cable television network focusing on business, but he can change your financial life-if you are willing to move into the gray areas of money and ethics. His advice is as funny as it is useful as it is a little bit evil. Instead of playing straight and saving money by cutting back on things you need or want, Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel has a better plan to save money by working the system and sticking it to "the man." Here's how to get free Internet service, never pay for ketchup and plastic straws, get refunds on already opened DVDs, clothe yourself using free swag from credit card promotions, benefit from the bonanza that is the garbage thrown out by college kids, how to get in free to sporting events, score free on-demand movies in hotels, and more! Hilarious, tongue-in-cheek, and sardonically practical, this is the book for everyone who loves rule-bending, loophole-exploiting, money-saving madness. In this economy, it's every man for himself and dog-eat-dog-and this book can help.
Secrets of an Undercover Activist
by Nat AmooreEnvironment Award for Children's Literature Winner &‘Engaging, entertaining, vocabulary-enhancing and empowering.&’ Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. &‘A charming and funny book, but also an important one.&’ Anthony McGowan, author of Lark &‘Wildly funny and eye-opening.&’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh The outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking Casey Wu tries to stay out of the spotlight, which is why no one would suspect her of being the mastermind behind a string of attention-grabbing stunts. Together with best friends Zeke and Cookie, she is part of Green Peas – a secret activist organisation designed to make adults sit up and pay attention to important environmental issues. But when the three young activists get wind of a major cover up in their town, things really start to get serious. It&’s time for Green Peas to stage their biggest prank yet. But will they be able to pull it off?
Secrets of an Undercover Activist
by Nat AmooreEnvironment Award for Children's Literature Winner &‘Engaging, entertaining, vocabulary-enhancing and empowering.&’ Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. &‘A charming and funny book, but also an important one.&’ Anthony McGowan, author of Lark &‘Wildly funny and eye-opening.&’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh The outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking Casey Wu tries to stay out of the spotlight, which is why no one would suspect her of being the mastermind behind a string of attention-grabbing stunts. Together with best friends Zeke and Cookie, she is part of Green Peas – a secret activist organisation designed to make adults sit up and pay attention to important environmental issues. But when the three young activists get wind of a major cover up in their town, things really start to get serious. It&’s time for Green Peas to stage their biggest prank yet. But will they be able to pull it off?
The Secrets of Charisma
by Neil Teixeira Danilo H. GomesContrary to what many people say, being charismatic is not only a gift but also an acquiring skill. The overwhelming majority of people suffer because they feel limited by the shackles of shyness and introversion. Consequently they prove anonymity and feel constantly alone and forgotten. With the help of "The Secret of Charisma" the reader will find simple and extremely effective tips for better socializing. You will learn through this book: - How to Use Mirroring Techniques - The correct use of communication - The power of gesticulation and how to use it - The effectiveness of the look - How not to overdo it? And much more! Have you ever wanted to be charismatic like that friend who is always in the spotlight? Do not be caught in the opinion that charisma is a gift given to a few. It is accessible to everyone who is willing to change. If you belong to this group that is willing to break the boundaries of the comfort zone to have a better social life, then take advantage of the valuable tips from this book.
The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea
by Eileen Beha Sarah Jane WrightA charming sock monkey reunites a fractured family in this simply remarkable novel in the tradition of The Velveteen Rabbit and The Penderwicks.Meet Throckmorton S. Monkey. He's everything a sock monkey is supposed to be: Loving. Loyal. A very good listener. And he's never, ever--not even once!--stopped smiling. Yet Throckmorton has been long forgotten by his keeper Annaliese Easterling, and he seems doomed to live out his days lost and lonely among other abandoned stuffed animals. But then one day Great Grand Mama Easterling sends engraved invitations to forty-nine sock monkeys to attend her ninetieth birthday along with their human keepers. Throckmorton is thrilled! The arrival of his invitation brings him back together with Annaliese. And he vows to do something so remarkable, so amazing, she will never want to be separated from him again. Indeed, over just a few days, Throckmorton will survive being buried in a blizzard. He'll be spared from a vicious attacker. But best of all, he'll find a way to reunite Annaliese with the one person she most longs to know. Not bad for a stuffed toy--if you're to believe that's all Throckmorton S. Monkey really is...
Secrets of Forever (Forever, Texas #22)
by Marie FerrarellaShe could be his chance for a new beginning…A temporary assignment could have permanent side effectsEllie Montenegro and her secondhand plane just delivered an angel of mercy to her remote Texas town. Forever’s warmhearted inhabitants are counting on New York cardiac surgeon Neil Eastwood to save their beloved matriarch. But it’s the heart of the sexy, outspoken pilot Neil hopes to steal as he joins Ellie on a secret family search. Is the runway long enough for a relationship to take off?USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Secrets of His Forbidden Cinderella (One Night With Consequences #61)
by Caitlin CrewsA Spanish aristocrat’s forbidden indiscretion yields scandalous surprises in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Overwhelming. Irresistible. Off-limits. Teo de Luz was all those things to innocent Amelia. Until she attends his opulent masquerade ball, and they share a deliciously anonymous encounter! Now Amelia must tell this brooding Spaniard he’s the father of her unborn child.Teo can’t forget his runaway Cinderella, but discovering her true identity stuns him. His loathing of Amelia’s family means he cannot dismiss her deception! He will marry her. He will claim his heir. And he’ll exact a sensual revenge on Amelia, one pleasurable night at a time . . .
The Secrets of Love Story Bridge: A Novel
by Phaedra PatrickA single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heartwarming new novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur PepperIt’s summer in the city and passions are soaring along with the temperature—for everyone but Mitchell Fisher, who hates all things romance. He relishes his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to the famous “love story” bridge. Only his young daughter, Poppy, knows that behind his prickly veneer, Mitchell still grieves the loss of her mother.Then one hot day, everything changes when Mitchell courageously rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but she disappears before he can ask her name. Desperate to find out her identity, Mitchell is shocked to learn she’s been missing for almost a year. He teams up with her spirited sister, Liza, on a quest to find her again. However, she’s left only one clue behind—a message on the padlock she hung on the bridge.Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.
Secrets of Success: The Quirks and Superstitions of the Rich and Famous
by Charlie CrokerDid you know that Beethoven made every cup of coffee with exactly 60 beans?Or that Shirley Temple always had precisely 56 curls in her hair?Or that the young Frank Sinatra practised underwater swimming as a way of developing his ability to hold long breaths?In Secrets of Success, Charlie Croker brings his proven blend of gripping trivia and incisive humour to the question of how famous high achievers reached those heights. We’ll see Chopin sleeping with wedges between his fingers to increase their span, learn how P.G. Wodehouse reminded himself which pages of a manuscript still needed work, and find out why Thomas Edison chose his research assistants on the basis of their soup-eating habits.This revealing and entertaining book provides countless glimpses into the methods – and sometimes madness – of the world’s most famous figures. From ancient Egypt to the modern day, you’re about to learn the secrets of their success . . .
Secrets of the GS Ball (Pokémon Chapter Books)
by Jennifer Johnson Jennifer L. JohnsonCatch this action-packed adventure about Ash, Pikachu, and their friends! This chapter book features classic characters featured on Netflix and in Pokémon Go.Ash heads to Azalea Town to battle for the Hive Badge. But first he has to finish a top-secret mission for Professor Oak. The mysteries of the GS Ball are about to be revealed -- or are they? Along the way, Brock catches a new Pokémon and Team Rocket messes things up again. Then Ash finally faces off for his second Johto League badge. Will he squish Bugsy's swarm of Bug-type Pokémon? Or will he suffer the sting of defeat? This chapter book is based on a thrilling storyline from the top-rated animated series now on Netflix. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Secrets & Saris
by Shoma NarayananA secret that could cause scandal!Jilted at the altar, Shefali Khanna should be humiliated. Instead she takes the opportunity to start again. Top of the priority list: do not tumble headfirst into another relationship!But even moving from the city to the country can't keep Shefali out of trouble-especially when she catches the eye of local celeb Neil Mitra! There is no way she can risk a scandal already! He might be gorgeous, but he's totally off-limits...right?Extra bonus: included is The Wedding Dress Diaries by Aimee Carson, the prequel to our fab new quartet!
The Secrets She Carried
by Lynne GrahamA hotel magnate gets quite a shock when he returns to his ex’s life in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Erin Turner and Cristophe Donakis set the bed sheets alight during their scorching affair. But Erin’s hopes of a diamond ring turned to ash when he unceremoniously kicked her out of his bed and onto the cold London streets.Years later, Erin’s world is rocked again when she meets her newest business client. She knows it’s him the moment his designer aftershave hits her senses . . . Cristophe is going to make Erin pay back what he believes she stole—in whatever way he demands . . . But little does he know that Erin’s about to drop two very important bombshells!
The Secrets Sisters Keep: A Novel
by Abby Drake“Abby Drake is a masterful storyteller.”—Sue Margolis, author of Gucci, Gucci, CooThe secrets sisters keep can be startling—and in the hands of Abby Drake, author of Perfect Little Ladies and Good Little Wives, they can be outrageous, eye-opening, wickedly smart and wildly funny. With The Secrets Sisters Keep, Drake once again takes women’s fiction far beyond common chick lit—delighting readers with a deeply satisfying story of four sisters gathering at a rich uncle’s home to celebrate his birthday. But they’ll have to find the old man first, since he’s inconveniently gone missing. If you like Allison Pearson, Jennifer Weiner, and Jennifer Crusie, you will love this fresh and surprising story of sibling rivalry, fate, disputed fortunes,and The Secrets Sisters Keep.
The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy
by Lesley BownThe Secrets to Writing Great Comedy will show you how to unlock yourinner anarchist and write fantastic comedy, using a combination ofpractical exercises and creative inspiration. Whatever your preferredgenre, from sitcom to sketch show, you will fi nd guidance on everythingfrom wordplay and visual humour to plots, characters and differentstyles. There is even detailed coverage of how to submit, copyright and,most importantly, get your work noticed.
Securing the Greek's Legacy
by Julia JamesThe only solution to both their problems? Lyn Brandon put her life on hold to protect and keep her beloved orphaned nephew. So when rich, powerful and gorgeous Anatole Telonides arrives demanding the child's return to his Greek family, the blood freezes in Lyn's veins...even as her pulse starts racing. Anatole has spent his life building his family's empire. Now to secure its legacy he must get the beautiful Lyn to agree to his command. It should be easy, but Lyn is clearly more than the shrinking violet she seems. Her steely resistance entices him to make the ultimate sacrifice...marriage!
Security Is a Thumb and a Blanket (Peanuts)
by Charles M. SchulzA reissue of a Peanuts classic gift book in its original format featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang as they teach us that comfort can be having someone to lean on, or even just a thumb and blanket.Security is hearing your mother in the kitchen when you come home from school. First published in 1963, this classic Peanuts book features bits of wisdom on every page about finding comfort in the little things around us. Includes Schulz's original drawings of our favorite characters such as Charlie Brown, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, and more. And while this book won't break bad habits like thumb sucking, it is the perfect gift for anyone who could use a little extra happiness in their lives.
Sedating Elaine: A novel
by Dawn WinterAn exuberant dark comedy about love, grief, sex, guilt, and one woman&’s harebrained scheme to tranquilize her voraciously amorous girlfriend for a few days so that she might pay off her drug dealer, make soup, and finally get some peace and quiet. "A brilliantly quirky, surreally funny story.... An intriguingly headstrong yet vulnerable character with an astonishing talent for making the worst possible life-decisions." —Sarah Haywood, best-selling author of The CactusFrances was not looking for a relationship when she met Elaine in a bar. She was, in fact, looking to drown her sorrows in a pint or twelve and nurse a broken heart, shattered by the gorgeous, electric Adrienne. But somehow (it involved a steady stream of beer and weed, as things often did with Frances) Elaine ended up in Frances&’s bed and never left. Now, faced with mounting pressure from her drug dealer, Dom (and his goon, Betty), Frances comes up with a terrible idea: She asks Elaine to move in with her for real. Unfortunately, this seemingly romantic overture makes Elaine even more sex-crazed and maniacal with love. Frances fears she may never escape the relationship, so, given no choice, she makes the obvious decision: She will sedate Elaine. A story as enthusiastically madcap and funny as it is smart and emotionally surprising, Sedating Elaine introduces a roster of unforgettable characters and an indelible, wildly exciting new voice in fiction.
Sedating Elaine
by Dawn WinterAn exuberant black comedy about love, grief, sex, guilt, and one woman's harebrained scheme to tranquilize her voraciously amorous girlfriend for a few days so that she might pay off her drug dealer, make soup, and finally get some peace and quiet.Frances was not looking for a relationship when she met Elaine in a bar. She was, in fact, looking to drown her sorrows in a pint or twelve and nurse a broken heart, shattered by the gorgeous, electric Adrienne. But somehow (it involved a steady stream of beer and weed, as things often did with Frances) Elaine ended up in Frances's bed and never left.Now, faced with mounting pressure from her drug dealer, Dom (and his goon, Betty), Frances comes up with a terrible idea: For the rent money, she asks Elaine to move in with her for real. Unfortunately, this seemingly romantic overture makes Elaine even more sex-crazed and maniacal with love. Frances fears she may never escape the relationship, so, given no choice, she makes the obvious decision: She will sedate Elaine.A story as enthusiastically madcap and funny as it is smart and emotionally surprising, Sedating Elaine introduces a roster of unforgettable characters and an indelible, wildly exciting new voice in fiction.
Seduce Me (Austin Singles #1)
by Kelly ElliottFrom bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the first book in a brand new series, the Austin Singles.What happens when you're forced to seduce the one person you vowed never to love? You get screwed . . . in more than one way. I walked out of Tucker Middleton's bedroom seven years ago, leaving him hurt and angry. Now I need his help; the only way I can get it is to make him think I want him back. The only problem is we have silently vowed to hate one another for the rest of our lives. In order to get Tucker to help me - I have to seduce him. Easy, right? Hell yes! I'm the CEO of CMI Consulting. If I set my mind to something, I make it happen. --Charleston Monroe is playing me for a fool. If she believes for one second I'm going to let her walk into my life to help her save the very job that ripped her away from me, she's got another thing coming. She thinks she can seduce me, and I let her believe she can. After all, I'm getting what I've always wanted.Her.Praise for Seduce Me'I adored every minute of this vibrant, steamy and emotional push-and-pull romance' Happy Ever After'A rollercoaster of a second chance, frenemies to lovers story' Harlequin Junkie'I loved every single moment . . . It was fun. It was sexy and full of steam. And I just can not wait for more' Once Upon A Book Blog'Without a doubt, Seduce Me is the perfect introduction to the Austin Singles series . . . I would highly recommend picking it up' Jackie's Book World
Seduced by a Pirate (A\fairy Tales Novella Ser.)
by Eloisa James'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' - Julia QuinnA swash-buckling flight of fancy from the queen of Regency romance, Eloisa James.Sir Griffin Barry leapt out of the bedchamber window at age seventeen after a very disappointing wedding night, drank a bit too much at the pub and woke to find that he'd joined the crew of a pirate ship! Years later, he has become one of the most feared pirates on the high seas, piloting the Flying Poppy, a ship he named after the wife whom he fondly (if vaguely) remembers. What happens when a pirate decides to come home to his wife - if she is his wife - given that the marriage was never consummated? And what happens when that pirate strolls through his front door and is met by . . . well, that's a surprise!'Eloisa James is extraordinary' - Lisa Kleypas'Romance writing does not get much better than this' - People
Seduced by the Powerful Boss
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author PennyJordan, originally published as Special Treatment in 1988Susannah is proud of her successful career as a magazine writer. But the new boss—dynamic Hazard Maine—is convinced she's cheating her way to the top.The last thing Susannah needs is this burning longing for her devilishly charming, andterribly arrogant boss. She'll do anything to distract herself from the attraction shefeels—even allow him to believe the worst!But now that she's got Hazard's attention, this powerful tycoon isn't going to letSusannah out of his sight—not until they act on the undeniable chemistry betweenthem!
Seduced by the Sultan: Seduced By The Sultan Secrets Of A Bollywood Marriage What The Greek's Money Can't Buy The Sicilian's Unexpected Duty (Desert Men of Qurhah #3)
by Sharon KendrickWhat this sultan wants, he gets! Catrin Thomas was an ordinary girl from the Welsh valleys when she was swept into a steamy affair with sexy Murat, a desert sultan! But when she discovers his aides are brokering a marriage to a suitable virgin bride, she leaves, heartbroken. With an entire kingdom at his command, Murat's furious that Catrin is the one person to defy him-whatever she thinks, she will be by his side again. Only, Murat will find this Catrin isn't the sweet, amenable plaything of before-but a formidable woman! Smart, feisty and tantalizing him at every turn...
Seduced by the Wealthy Playboy (The Garrisons #1813)
by Sara OrwigUnless Brittany Garrison came up withcold hard cash right away, she'd lose herbeloved restaurant. So when handsomemillionaire Emilio Jefferies offered her anirresistible proposition, Brittany signedon the dotted line and sealed the dealwith a kiss-unaware of the family feudbetween the Jefferies and the Garrisons.Or Emilio's cruel intentions.Emilio hadn't expected the takeover-business and body-of Brittany Garrison to be so easy. But he also didn't counton Brittany owning a part of him.
Seducing Mr. Knightly (Writing Girls #4)
by Maya RodaleA newspaper columnist sets her sights on her dashing employer in this steamy Regency romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.He’s the only man she’s ever loved . . . For ages it seems advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly from a distance. Determined to finally attract her employer’s attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions . . . from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).She’s the only woman he’s never noticed . . . Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she’s exquisite . . . and he can’t get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.Will Dear Annabelle find her happy ending?But Knightly’s scandalous periodical has been targeted for destruction by a vengeful Lord Marsden, and the beleaguered editor now faces a devastating choice: either marry Marsden’s sister to save his beloved newspaper . . . or follow his heart and wed his Writing Girl.
Seducing Mr. Right (A Walk Down the Aisle)
by Cherry AdairSHE WANTED SOME POINTERS...Catherine Harris can't think of a time she wasn'tin love with Luke Van Buren. Unfortunately, he's too stubborn to see it. He treats her like a kid sister and clearly doesn't see her as a woman...with needs. Determined to get her man, Cat tells Luke she wants to meet Mr. Right-with his help!HE WAS THE PERFECT TEACHER...Luke can't believe his bad luck. He's watched out for Cat for years. Now that she's older and gorgeous, the feelings he has sure aren't brotherly! So when she asks him to teach her the art of seduction...well, he's more than a little reluctant. But when could he eversay no to Cat?