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Shank's Mare
by Ikku JippenshaA pair of irrepressible scoundrels are the heroes of this madcap chronicle of adventure, full of earthy humor, along the great highway from Tokyo to Kyoto. The lusty tale of their disreputable doings is Japan's most celebrated comic novel. Shank's Mare was originally issued serially beginning in 1802, and was so successful that the author wrote numerous sequels, appearing year by year, until 1822. This novel portrays all the varied colors in Japan's Tokugawa era.
Shapes and Colors: A Cul de Sac Collection (Cul De Sac Ser. #4)
by Richard A. ThompsonRichard Thompson's Cul de Sac follows the antics of four-year-old Alice Otterloop as she navigates her way through her suburban town and life's ups and downs at Blisshaven Preschool. More than half of our nation's population resides in the burbs, and suburbanites everywhere will easily recognize Cul de Sac's tree-lined streets, big-box retail stores, and kiddy crunchy cereals, along with the revealing backseat conversations between Alice and her brother.Thompson's paintbrush captures humorously poignant and reflectively thoughtful watercolor scenes that offer commentary on life and how we choose to live it. Appearing in more than 100 newspapers, Cul de Sac has garnered Thompson critical praise from both the National Cartoonists Society and the Society of Illustrators.
Shards of Space: Stories
by Robert SheckleyThe classic sci-fi story collection features eleven tales of outer space adventure from one of the genre&’s greatest talents—&“a precursor to Douglas Adams&” (The New York Times). In &“Fool&’s Mate,&” a stalemate in deep space is broken by a crazy man and a set of fake orders. A new longevity drug may lead to an untimely end for its inventor in &“Forever.&” And in &“Prospector&’s Special,&” a lone explorer searches the deserts of Venus in search of unfathomable treasure. In these and eight other stories, Robert Sheckley reaffirms his reputation as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in science fiction. Shards of Space also includes &“The Girls and Nugent Miller,&” &“Meeting of the Minds,&” &“Potential,&” &“Subsistence Level,&” &“The Slow Season,&” &“Alone at Last,&” &“The Sweeper of Loray,&” and &“The Special Exhibit.&”
Shared Glory
by Ronyfer Sc Seccombe VinciguerraDescription of the book "Shared Glory": This is the story of two great friends who are, at the same time, sworn enemies due to their existing rivalry to win the love of one woman.Gloria.She has always loved them both and now, being old, they decide to live a life of three.One woman and two husbands, all living below the same roof.So starts the fierce fight between Cleto and Lico to be the one and only true love of Gloria, resulting in useless extremes of intent.
Sharing a Laugh: Heartwarming and Sidesplitting Stories from Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells
by Women Of FaithLaughter is the best medicine, and the Women of Faith® speakers definitely know how to lose themselves in laughter. Laugh along with them as they share sidesplitting stories and hilarious jokes that are sure to get a giggle - and perhaps a belly laugh - out of every reader.Sharing a Laugh will entertain and delight you with humor from: Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, and others.
Sharing Is UnBEARable!
by J. E. MorrisWhat's a pair of bears to do when they can't decide who get dibs on the perfect nap spot? Find out in this playful picture book with fun graphic novel-style art!When a bear named Orson goes for a walk in the forest one day, he finds a big rock that's the perfect place to take a nap. The only problem is that another bear named Izzy has also found the rock, and she wants to take a nap there, too.Everyone knows that bears don't share. But can the duo come up with a resolution to resolve their rocky relationship anyway?
Sharing Spaces
by Nadia NicholsGo Fish!Senna McCallum was never close to her grandfather, so when he leaves her his new business-a rustic Labrador fishing retreat-she’s shocked, to say the least. Especially when she discovers there’s a catch: he owns only half the business. The other half belongs to a man named Jack Hanson.All Senna wants to do is get in, sell her share and get out. But it isn’t quite that easy. For one thing, Jack’s not the old man she assumed he was. He’s thirtysomething, handsome and stubborn. For another, Senna finds herself increasingly drawn to Jack’s way of life. As they work to make the fishing lodge a success, she begins to wonder if she wants to be more than just his business partner....
Shark and Bot (Shark and Bot #1)
by Brian YanishA shark and a robot are unlikely friends. But in this hilarious young graphic novel series, what makes you different makes for an EPIC friendship.Can a shark and a robot really be friends? What makes us different also makes for EPIC friendship in this hilarious new graphic series, perfect for reluctant readers, and fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Bad Guys. Shark loves water. Bot short circuits if he goes near water! Shark recites poetry. Bot recites facts. Can these two really be friends? They're both a little awkward... They both love comics... And just wait til you see their dance moves when they confront a playground bully. Readers won't just laugh along, they'll identify with real-life issues of making friends, accepting differences, and dealing with bullies in the best way possible.
Shark and Bot #2: Sleepaway Champs (Shark and Bot #2)
by Brian YanishTwo besties on a brave new adventure... sleeping away from home for the first time! Friendship, hilarity, and superhero donuts await! It's Summer vacation and Shark and Bot have a new adventure-- at sleepaway camp! Shark (always the anxious one!) quickly starts feeling homesick. Can he make it through the week? With his best friend by his side, of course he will... Unless Bot short circuits at the lake! This funny and fresh graphic series has new readers laughing and longing for more!
Shark and Bot #3: Zombie Doughnut Attack! (Shark and Bot #3)
by Brian YanishA shark, a robot, some zombie donuts... No wonder new readers love this new graphic series! Don't miss the latest epic and hilarious adventure. Shark and Bot have proven that together, best friends can handle anything. They made peace on the playground! They braved sleepaway camp! But nothing prepared this duo for what they find in the hallways of school: They're sweet... Sometimes sticky... And the sugar level is no joke.... ...ZOMBIE DONUTS?!!!
Shark and Bot #4: (A Graphic Novel) (Shark and Bot #4)
by Brian YanishA shark and a robot walk into a doughnut-themed amusement park...No wonder young readers love this new graphic series! Don't miss the latest epic and hilarious adventure.Shark and Bot are going to the GLO-NUTS WORLD theme park and they are pretty sure it&’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER. They plan to: Meet all six of the Glo-Nuts.Get their ultra-limited-edition glow-in-the-dark Glo-Nuts Epic Fun Super Patch.Ride the fastest, scariest doughnut shaped rollercoaster ever built—DOUGHNUT MOUNTAIN! The only catch? Bot&’s little sister has to come along! Can Shark and Bot still have the most epic day ever?
Shark Girl
by Kate BeatonA laugh-out-loud picture book with a feel-good message from bestselling comics creator Kate Beaton about a half-human-half-shark bent on revenge after a greedy fishing captain messes with her waters – perfect for fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors.When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, she makes a vow... for REVENGE!With the sea witch's help, Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... for MUTINY!But Shark Girl needs the help of her crew mates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark girl SINK... or SWIM?Bestselling creator Kate Beaton has created a subversive and hilarious spin on the classic little mermaid fairytale that will inspire little readers. Sometimes standing up for what's right means you have to show your teeth!
Shark in the Park (Squirlish #2)
by Ellen PotterCordelia and the squirrel prince embark on a quest to find a lost treasure in this thrilling second installment of the &“sweet and silly&” (Booklist) Squirlish series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Can there really be a shark in Central Park? Cordelia is a human girl raised by squirrels in Central Park. She&’s famous among the squirrels, but it&’s still a surprise when the squirrel queen summons her to Belvedere Castle. The queen wants Cordelia to protect the shark-obsessed Prince Oliver as he goes on a quest to find the missing Royal Scepter. But Cordelia and Oliver soon run into trouble. This is the first time Oliver has left the castle, and he is super excited. He ignores the dangers lurking everywhere, from skateboarders to super-slippery slides—to a scheming pirate! And the prince would much rather find a shark than a scepter. Can Cordelia even keep up with him, let alone keep him safe? Will Cordelia get the prince to complete his mission and deliver him back to Belvedere Castle in one piece?
Shark Princess (Shark Princess #1)
by Nidhi ChananiA new early reader graphic novel series from the critically acclaimed creator of Pashmina, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Meet Kitana—a Shark Princess and the first of her kind. Her allergy-ridden, best friend, Mack, wants to be one too, but he worries that his sharp teeth and big sneezes make him too dangerous to be a princess. With Kitana's help, Mack realizes his unique shine. When Mack puts on his crown for the first time, these Shark Princesses are ready to explore the ocean and embark on a fintastic adventure! Nidhi Chanani's signature artwork brings this underwater series to life in a spunky tale about friendship and redefining who and what a princess can be.
Shark Skin Suite
by Tim DorseyBottom-feeders beware: the Sunshine State's favorite psychotic killer and lovable Floridaphile, Serge Storms, has found a new calling, legal eagle, and he's going to make a killing as a crusading attorney--and star as a dashing lawyer on the big screen--in this madcap escapade from insanely funny New York Times bestselling author Tim DorseyWhen it comes to swimming with the sharks, there is no bigger kahuna than Serge Storms. Bingeing on a marathon of legal movies set in Florida, Serge finds his vocation: the law. Never mind law school or that degree; Serge becomes a freelance fixer--wildcat paralegal and pilgrim to the hallowed places where legal classics of the big screen such as Body Heat, Cool Hand Luke, and Absence of Malice were filmed practically in his own backyard.One of Serge's old flames, young lawyer Brook Campanella, is also a rising star thanks to her expertise in the field of foreclosure law. Ruthless at taking down the greedy banksters kicking people out of their homes, she lands a major class-action lawsuit and looks set to win big. The opposition is determined to shut her down, and they'll go to extreme lengths to do it.Luckily for her, Serge likes nothing better than saving a damsel in distress, especially when it means kicking a bunch of shyster butt. The mayhem comes to a hilarious head at the Key West courthouse at the height of the island's raucous Fantasy Fest street carnival, and no one, including Serge, will ever be the same.
Shark Summer
by Ira Marcks&“Shark Summer is bursting with vibrant, expressive art....The characters are distinct and relatable...It&’s a lovely read!&”—Molly Knox Ostertag, author of the Witch Boy series "Eloquently chronicled in Marcks&’s cinematic panels, friendships are formed and repaired, parental relationships articulated, and inner conflicts expressed and resolved. A winning production." --KirkusWhen a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle "Blue Streak" Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever.After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island's own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface.
Shark vs. Train
by Chris Barton Tom LichtenheldShark VS. Train! WHO WILL WIN?! If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?
Sharky McShark and the Shiny Shell Squabble
by Alison MurraySharky McShark and her best friend Teensy Wee Crab do everything together at the bottom of the deep blue see. They really are the perfect twosome.Until one day - with a plink! twirl! plonk! - an itsy bitsy shrimp arrives on the scene.Is there room for one more in this friendship? Sharky's not so SHORE . . .A vibrant and fun-filled undersea story about sharing, making new friends and overcoming feelings of jealousy, from author/illustrator Alison Murray.Be SHORE to catch: Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab
Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab
by Alison MurraySharky McSharkface is the meanest, most fearsome creature in the ocean. When she's around, the clownfish clear out, the flatfish flee, and even the rocks get out of her way. Sharky is the biggest bully in the sea. She has no friends and doesn't want any.But then one day - with a plink! plank! plonk! - a teensy wee crab comes tumbling into her world . . .A fun-filled undersea story exploring bullying, friendship and the true meaning of courage, based on Aesop's classic fable, The Lion and the Mouse.
Sharon & Tracy & the Rest
by Keith WaterhouseKeith Waterhouse's long-running column, which began appearing in the Daily Mail in 1986, won him numerous national press award. His characters Sharon and Tracy became a national institution, as did that venerable acadamy of English letters, the Association for the Annihilation of the Aberrant Apostrophe. The phlegmatic councillors of Clogthorpe and British Rail's brother-in-law Arnold are among the other regulars featured in this collection which distils the with and wisdom of a justly celebrated writer.
Sharon & Tracy & the Rest
by Keith WaterhouseKeith Waterhouse's long-running column, which began appearing in the Daily Mail in 1986, won him numerous national press award. His characters Sharon and Tracy became a national institution, as did that venerable acadamy of English letters, the Association for the Annihilation of the Aberrant Apostrophe. The phlegmatic councillors of Clogthorpe and British Rail's brother-in-law Arnold are among the other regulars featured in this collection which distils the with and wisdom of a justly celebrated writer.
Sharp Teeth: A Novel
by Toby BarlowA Los Angeles dogcatcher falls for a female werewolf desperate to keep her monstrous identity a secret in this debut literary horror thriller.An ancient race of lycanthropes has survived to the present day, and its numbers are growing as the initiated convince L.A.’s down-and-out to join their pack. Paying no heed to moons, full or otherwise, they change from human to canine at will—and they’re bent on domination at any cost.Caught in the middle are Anthony, a kindhearted, besotted dogcatcher, and the girl he loves, a female werewolf who has abandoned her pack. Anthony has no idea that she’s more than she seems, and she wants to keep it that way. But her efforts to protect her secret lead to murderous results . . . Blending dark humor and epic themes with card-playing dogs, crystal meth labs, surfing, and carne asada tacos, Sharp Teeth captures the pace and feel of a graphic novel while remaining “as ambitious as any literary novel, because underneath all that fur, it’s about identity, community, love, death, and all the things we want our books to be about” [Nick Hornby, The Believer].
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
by Disney PressAfter taking a year off after graduating high school, Sharpay meets a casting agent who invites her to New York to audition for a new musical. But when Sharpay arrives, she finds out that the role up for grabs is actually for her pet yorkie! Will Sharpay be able to fulfill her Broadway dreams after all? Or will she realize that becoming a star is a lot harder than it seems? Featuring Sharpay Evans from the blockbuster High School Musical films!
Shatner Rules
by William ShatnerYou love William Shatner. You admire his many and varied talents. You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks. You want to learn his master negotiation techniques. You wish you could hang out with him. Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner. And now. . . you can (almost). To be Shatner, you must follow the rules included in this lively, entertaining, and thought-provoking volume. This collection of rules and fun factners, illustrated with stories from Bill’s illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became WILLIAM SHATNER, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played. Shatner Rules is your guide to becoming William Shatner. Or more accurately, beautifully Shatneresque. Because let's face it. . . Shatner does rule, doesn't he? .
Shattered Illusions
by Anne MatherSome secrets just won't stay hiddenWhy had Jaime Harris left a perfectly good job to come to work for his stepmother, Catriona? Dominic Redding was curious-and intrigued.Jaime had come to Bermuda with a purpose-to find out more about Catriona-and her attentive, good-looking stepson could jeopardize all that. Catriona was very possessive of Dominic, so much so that Jaime began to suspect the true nature of the relationship between stepmother and stepson.It was a family already full of dark secrets, and Jaime was there to reveal some secrets of her own....