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The Thurber Carnival
by James Thurber“An authentic American genius . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner.” —The Philadelphia InquirerJames Thurber’s unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in The New Yorker, are from his uproarious and candid collection My World and Welcome to It—including the American classic “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’—as well as from The Owl in the Attic, The Seal in the Bathroom, and Men, Women and Dogs. Thurber’s take on life, society, and human nature is timeless and will continue to delight readers even as they recognize a bit of themselves in his brilliant sketches.“One of the absolutely essential books of our time.” —Saturday Review of Literature
Thursday – War of the Waterslides (Total Mayhem)
by Ralph LazarBook four in the hilarious and action-packed Total Mayhem series from New York Times bestselling author Ralph Lazar, starring Dash Candoo, an ingenious problem-solver, with fantastic friends and a bottomless backpack of brilliant gadgets.For Dash Candoo, every day is... WILD!Dash and his friends Rob and Greta are used to unusual things happening at their school, Swedhump Elementary. But even they pay attention when their invisible principal, Mrs. Rosebank, announces that they have a special guest: Ms. Aqualina, the owner of the new Aqualina Water Park.Most elementary students don't get to spend time on waterslides during the school day. But soon Dash, Rob, and Greta are slipping and sliding... right into a mystery!It turns out there's more to this water park than splishing and splashing. There's something very evil going on, and instead of soaking it up, Dash and his friends are going to catch a wave... and ride it to victory in the war of the waterslides.
The Thursday Night Men
by Tonino BenacquistaThree friends meet weekly to commiserate over romantic disasters in &“a marvelous novel—light, funny and genuine, while still being quite emotional&” (Kirkus Reviews). Every Thursday night at seven o&’clock, three men meet in Paris. Each man&’s life, story, and situation is as different from the others&’ as can be. What unites them is heartache. Trouble, that is, with women. The meetings are held in a spirit of openness and tolerance. In an almost religious silence each man confesses while the others listen. Philippe is a philosopher of repute. Since the woman he considered to be his perfect mate left him, he&’s been dating one of the world&’s most famous models in an effort to forget. Denis has been working as a waiter for years. Women have lost interest in him entirely and he is in a deep funk because of it. But one day a mysterious woman with a suitcase appears on his doorstep and moves into his living room without explanation, throwing his life into turmoil. Yves is a husband who, after having discovered his wife&’s betrayal, refuses to honor any and all forms of faithfulness. He is spending a lifetime&’s worth of savings in search of pleasure. In The Thursday Night Men, Tonino Benacquista gives readers a variety of unexpected and amusing perspectives on romance, the relationship between the sexes, and male friendships.
Thursdays at Orange Blossom House: an uplifting story of friendship, hope and following your dreams from the international bestseller
by Sophie GreenThe perfect summer read from the internationally bestselling author. For fans of THE 24-HOUR CAFE and THE CHILBURY LADIES CHOIR . . . PRAISE FOR SOPHIE GREEN: 'Heart-warming' Hello 'Wonderfully atmospheric' Sunday Mirror 'A heart-warming tale' Woman & Home (Best Escapist Reads)'Will have you laughing and crying' YoursAustralia, 1993At 74, former cane farmer Grace Maud is feeling her age, and her isolation, and thinks the best of life may be behind her. Elsewhere in town, high school teacher Patricia has given up on her dreams of travel and adventure and has moved back home to look after her ageing parents, while cafe owner Dorothy is struggling to accept that she may never have the baby she and her husband so desperately want.Each woman has an unspoken need: reconnection. And that's how they find themselves at Orange Blossom House, surrounded by perfumed rainforest, being encouraged by their yoga teacher, the lively Sandrine. Together, they will find courage and strength - and discover that life has much more to offer than they ever expected . . .Set amid the lush beauty of tropical Queensland, Thursdays at Orange Blossom House is a heartwarming story of friendship and family, of chances missed and taken, and the eternal power of love.
Ti ricordi di McKenna?
by Maria Ferrer PayerasSe mi ricordo di McKenna? Come potrei dimenticarmene! Lui è il responsabile della mia ossessione per quelli con i capelli rossi e per tutto quello che ha a che fare con la Scozia. È stato il mio primo amore quando avevo solo sedici anni, e si sa, il primo amore non si scorda mai. Voi siete riuscite a farlo? Io no. Mi ha spezzato il cuore in mille pezzettini e adesso, a una settimana dal matrimonio di una delle mie migliori amiche, vengo a sapere che non solo è invitato, ma che è anche il testimone dello sposo. Meno male che la settimana scorsa ho comprato un calendario con delle frasi per dare un po’di saggezza alla mia vita (sapete a cosa mi riferisco); spero solo che quella che mi è toccata oggi non sia vera: «Mai dire mai; la vita ha dei modi molto divertenti per dimostrarti che ti sbagli».
Tiana's Bayou Adventure (Little Golden Book)
by Josef LemoineJoin Disney Princess Tiana as she prepares to host a one-of-a-kind party in this Little Golden Book based on the Disney Parks attraction Tiana&’s Bayou Adventure!Hop aboard a boat and journey into the bayou with Tiana and Louis the jazz-loving alligator! Learn about zydeco from Louis and meet Tiana&’s newest animal friends in this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book based on the Disney Parks attraction Tiana&’s Bayou Adventure! It&’s perfect for Disney Parks and Disney The Princess and the Frog fans ages 2 to 5 and collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
The Tiara on the Terrace
by Kristen KittscherIn this funny, clever novel, perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and Gordon Korman and a companion to The Wig in the Window, tween sleuths Sophie Young and Grace Yang go undercover at Luna Vista's Winter Sun Festival to catch a murderer before he--or she--strikes again.Sophie Young and Grace Yang have been taking it easy ever since they solved the biggest crime Luna Vista had ever seen. But things might get interesting again now that everyone is gearing up for the 125th annual Winter Sun Festival--a town tradition that involves floats, a parade, and a Royal Court made up of local high school girls.When Festival president Jim Steptoe turns up dead on the first day of parade preparations, the police blame a malfunctioning giant s'more feature on the campfire-themed float. But the two sleuths are convinced the mysterious death wasn't an accident.Young and Yang must trade their high tops for high heels and infiltrate the Royal Court to solve the case. But if they fail, they might just be the next victims.
Tick Tock, You're Dead!: Escape From The Carnival Of Horrors; Tick Tock You're Dead; Trapped In Bat Wing Hall; The Deadly Experiments Of Dr. Eeek (Give Yourself Goosebumps #2)
by R.L. StineTake a terrifying trip through time in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that’s packed with more than twenty super-spooky endings.B-O-R-I-N-G. That’s how you’d describe your family vacation in New York City. Instead of visiting all the cool spots, like Rockefeller Center and the Statue of Liberty, your parents drag you to a bunch of stupid museums. Then, at the Museum of Natural History something really strange happens. You accidentally get involved in a strange experiment that sends you traveling through time! Will you duel with knights at a medieval castle? Come face-to-face with a man-eating dinosaurs? Or take a ride through outer space?Reader beware—you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!
The Tickle Book (Little Golden Book)
by Heidi KilgrasThis Little Golden Book about tots and tickles makes a perfect gift for all ages!Whether it&’s a tummy tickle from Mom, an armpit tickle from Dad, or a whisker tickle from a pet, gigglers of all ages will be endlessly entertained and eager to spend quality tickle time with this book.
Tickle the Duck!
by Ethan LongIn this hilarious touch-and-feel book, a cranky duck dares children to tickle his soft stomach, his hairy armpit, his rubbery foot-and reacts uproariously each time. Despite his protests, does the duck really like being tickled after all? This modern day version of Pat the Bunny will have its audience laughing, and maybe even snorting, -Do it again!+ Like Ten Little Lady Bugs and Tails, this treasure of interactive fun is sure to engage parents and children for hours of tickling and giggling.
Tickle Tickle, Little Tum
by Ashlyn AnsteeA companion read-along to Boop the Snoot—the littlest readers will love tickling all of the tummies!Tickle tickle, little tum. Giggly baby, wiggly bum! Some tummies are smooth, some are furry. Some tummies are lazy, some are in a hurry. But each and everyone can be. . . tickled! This interactive board book is perfect for cuddling up with babies and toddlers as they learn all tummies can be tickled. From the author-illustrator of the Shelby and Watts chapter book series, Ashlyn Anstee, comes the cutest new board book series that will have kids and their guardians bowled over with giggles.
Tidy the F*ck Up: The American Art of Organizing Your Sh*t
by Messie CondoEven you can get your sh*t together!Tidy the F*ck Up is a funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where you’ll be handed the most useful tools for keeping your crap clean and organized without all the pressure. In this book, you’ll discover useful ways to figure out what to do with your sh*tpiles in an approachable, care-free way, and you’ll say farewell to the hair-pulling stress of marathon cleaning. Tossing all your junk in a closet doesn’t make it any less of a clusterf*ck, but approaching it little by little and making use of some helpful hints can do a world of wonders for all your sh*t, the comfort of your space, and your general sanity. With this hilarious guide, you’ll learn how to: Become a decision-making bad*ssGet rid of the sh*t you don’t need and keep the sh*t you doLive life after a clusterf*ck!And more! With a lighthearted tone that the finest sailors would admire, Tidy the F*ck Up will help you make your house a f*cking home.
El tiempo entre suturas
by Enfermera saturadaDespués del espectacular éxito de La vida es suero, vuelve Enfermera Saturada con muchas más historias del día a día de una enfermera en la sanidad pública. Tras conquistar a miles de lectores con su particular visión de los hospitales y del mundo sanitario, Enfermera Saturada, «Satu», nos abre de nuevo una puerta a la trastienda de la enfermería con su segundo libro. Desde las tiritas de dibujos hasta el turismo de oposición en busca de la plaza fija, pasando por los camisones, el esparadrapo y la cafetería del hospital, nada escapa a esta enfermera que recorre todos los días los pasillos del hospital a golpe de tuit. Puedes encontrar a Enfermera Saturada en:Facebook: EnfermeraSaturadaTwitter: @EnfrmraSaturadaInstagram: Enfermera_SaturadaWeb: enfermerasaturada.es Reseñas:«La enfermera escritora que vacuna contra el aburrimiento.»El Mundo «Después de triunfar en las redes sociales, una ingeniosa enfermera española se convierte en escritora superventas.»Amazon.es En los blogs...«Me parecen unos libros bastante imprescindibles tanto si eres profesional enfermero como si no. Son dinámicos, divertidos, rápidos de leer, irónicos en su justo punto e interesantes. Muy interesantes.»Blog Mi estúpida y sensual opinión
El tiempo que tuvimos
by Cherry ChicLiam y Grace: una historia de amor y recuerdos imposible de olvidar. Un nuevo e imprescindible standalone de la mano de Cherry Chic. Liam O'Callaghan y Grace Fitzgerald siempre han estado en la vida del otro. Desde pequeños han estado unidos por una promesa: la de reunirse cada dos años para firmar un contrato que los señala como mejores amigos y enterrarlo de nuevo dentro de una cajita bajo el Árbol de las Hadas.Nada podía romper la tradición, del mismo modo que nada podía separarlos a ellos. Hasta que un día todo cambia. Esta es la historia de dos personas que se quisieron tanto y de tantas formas que, en algún punto de sus vidas, no supieron qué hacer con tanto amor.
Tiempos Interesantes (Mundodisco #Volumen 17)
by Terry PratchettEl imperio más antiguo e inescrutable del Mundodisco anda algo revuelto... El imperio más antiguo e inescrutable del Mundodisco anda algo revuelto. Con educación, eso sí. Y la culpa de todo la tienen, por este orden: un panfleto revolucionario titulado Lo que hice en mis vacaciones..., el mago Rincewind y su fiel Equipaje..., una horda de bárbaros capitaneados por un viejo héroe llamado Gengis Cohen... y una mariposa muy especial. ¿Quizá por eso la peor maldición que se puede echar en el refinadísimo Imperio Ágata es «Ojalá vivas en tiempos interesantes»? Esta es la historia de una revolución largamente esperada y con giros insospechados. Al fin y al cabo transcurre en el Mundodisco del genial Terry Pratchett. Reseña:«Más que un autor, Terry Pratchett es un fenómeno imparable... Sus novelas son como una droga, y es un placer engancharse a su mezcla única de juegos de palabras, lógica surrealista y finas dotes de observación.»The Journal
Tiepolo Blue: 'The smart, sexy read you need in 2022’ Evening Standard
by James Cahill'The best novel I have read for ages. My heart was constantly in my throat as I read... There is so much to enjoy, to contemplate, to wonder at, and to be lost in.' STEPHEN FRY'The smart, sexy read you need in 2022. Expect to see it on prize lists as well as Instagram feeds... Not only an addictive page-turner, Cahill's book taps into the tensions and suspicions between generations that feels incredibly relevant for our testy times.' EVENING STANDARDBen turns and grins ironically. 'When you stopped just now and looked at the sky, you weren't measuring it. You weren't thinking about classical proportion. You were feeling something.'Cambridge, 1994. Professor Don Lamb is a revered art historian at the height of his powers, consumed by the book he is writing about the skies of the Venetian master Tiepolo. However, his academic brilliance belies a deep inexperience of life and love. When an explosive piece of contemporary art is installed on the lawn of his college, it sets in motion Don's abrupt departure from Cambridge to take up a role at a south London museum. There he befriends Ben, a young artist who draws him into the anarchic 1990s British art scene and the nightlife of Soho. Over the course of one long, hot summer, Don glimpses a liberating new existence. But his epiphany is also a moment of self-reckoning, as his oldest friendship - and his own unexamined past - are revealed to him in a devastating new light. As Don's life unravels, he suffers a fall from grace that that shatters his world into pieces.'Tiepolo Blue really has blown me away... The last debut novel I read that had this much talent buzzing around inside it was Alan Hollinghurst's The Swimming-Pool Library.' ROBERT DOUGLAS-FAIRHURST
Tiepolo Blue: 'The best novel I have read for ages' Stephen Fry
by James CahillA BBC "BOOKS OF 2022" PICKAn exquisite debut novel. A mid-life coming-of-age story charting one man's sexual awakening and his spectacular fall from grace in 1990s London, raising questions about art and beauty, sex and censure.Ben turns and grins ironically. 'When you stopped just now and looked at the sky, you weren't measuring it. You weren't thinking about classical proportion. You were feeling something.'Cambridge, 1994. Professor Don Lamb is a revered art historian at the height of his powers, consumed by the book he is writing about the skies of the Venetian master Tiepolo. However, his academic brilliance belies a deep inexperience of life and love. When an explosive piece of contemporary art is installed on the lawn of his college, it sets in motion Don's abrupt departure from Cambridge to take up a role at a south London museum. There he befriends Ben, a young artist who draws him into the anarchic 1990s British art scene and the nightlife of Soho. Over the course of one long, hot summer, Don glimpses a liberating new existence. But his epiphany is also a moment of self-reckoning, as his oldest friendship - and his own unexamined past - are revealed to him in a devastating new light. As Don's life unravels, he suffers a fall from grace that that shatters his world into pieces.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Ties That Tether
by Jane IgharoOne of Betches' 7 Books by Black Authors You Need to Read This Summer One of Elite Daily&’s Books Featuring Interracial Relationships You Should Read In 2020 One of Marie Claire&’s 2020 Books You Should Add to Your Reading List When a Nigerian woman falls for a man she knows will break her mother&’s heart, she must choose between love and her family. At twelve years old, Azere promised her dying father she would marry a Nigerian man and preserve her culture, even after immigrating to Canada. Her mother has been vigilant about helping—well forcing—her to stay within the Nigerian dating pool ever since. But when another match-made-by-mom goes wrong, Azere ends up at a bar, enjoying the company and later sharing the bed of Rafael Castellano, a man who is tall, handsome, and…white. When their one-night stand unexpectedly evolves into something serious, Azere is caught between her feelings for Rafael and the compulsive need to please her mother. Soon, Azere can't help wondering if loving Rafael makes her any less of a Nigerian. Can she be with him without compromising her identity? The answer will either cause Azere to be audacious and fight for her happiness or continue as the compliant daughter.
Tietam Brown
by Mick FoleyIf you're one of those crying-to-your-shrink-cause-your-childhood-was-SO-hard type of people, you should probably read #1 New York Times Bestselling author Mick Foley's fiction debut, Tietam Brown, for a reality check. Even if you're not one of them, stop your whining and pick up the damn thing anyway. Atietam "Andy" Brown is a seventeen year-old with a busted hand, and a missing ear. He's arrived at his father's house to start life anew after being raised alternately in foster homes and juvenile detention centers where his life hung by a thread on more than one occasion. With this fresh start in hand he hopes he's got a shot at completing his childhood like a normal kid. But when he realizes that his father's favorite activities are naked beer-guzzling weight lifting, and sleeping with his classmate's mothers, well, let's just say his prospects for the future are once again dimmed. That is, until he finds out that Terri, the hottest cheerleader in school, likes him. (Nice work, Andy!) Funnier than professional wrestling and smarter than nuclear physics, Tietam Brown is sure to pin you for a three-count to your reading chair.
Tiffany Street: A Novel (The Benny Kramer Novels #2)
by Jerome WeidmanBenny Kramer returns, this time turning to one of his oldest friends to save the life of Kramer&’s sonThough his trip from New York to Philadelphia is for business, Benny Kramer has also planned a rendezvous—not with a mistress, but with one of the city&’s finest doctors. Kramer plans to enlist him in a noble purpose: keeping his son out of Vietnam. The doctor won&’t provide this service to just anyone, but he and Benny have a mutual friend in the incomparable Sebastian Roon. Benny and Seb have been friends since the Depression, when they shared countless adventures across New York&’s Lower East Side. Now Benny&’s counting on that friendship to ensure the same life of endless possibilities for his son.This ebook features a foreword by Alistair Cooke.
Tiffany Street: A Novel (The Benny Kramer Novels #3)
by Jerome WeidmanBenny Kramer returns, this time turning to one of his oldest friends to save the life of Kramer&’s sonThough his trip from New York to Philadelphia is for business, Benny Kramer has also planned a rendezvous—not with a mistress, but with one of the city&’s finest doctors. Kramer plans to enlist him in a noble purpose: keeping his son out of Vietnam. The doctor won&’t provide this service to just anyone, but he and Benny have a mutual friend in the incomparable Sebastian Roon. Benny and Seb have been friends since the Depression, when they shared countless adventures across New York&’s Lower East Side. Now Benny&’s counting on that friendship to ensure the same life of endless possibilities for his son.This ebook features a foreword by Alistair Cooke.
Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers
by Walter Hoving Joe EulaHere is the perfect little book for anyone--teenage or otherwise--who has ever wanted to master the art of good table manners. Written by Walter Hoving, former chairman of Tiffany's of New York, it is a step-by-step introduction to all the basics, from the moment the meal begins ("It is customary for the young man to help the young lady on his right to be seated") to the time it ends ("Remember that a dinner party is not a funeral, nor has your hostess invited you because she thinks you are in dire need of food. You're there to be entertaining"). In addition to the essentials about silverware, service, and sociability, it includes many of the fine points, too--the correct way to hold a fish fork, how to eat an artichoke properly, and, best of all, how to be a gracious dining companion.Concise, witty, and illustrated with humor and style by Joe Eula, this classic guide to good table manners has delighted readers of all ages for more than 50 years.From the Hardcover edition.
Tig and Lily: (A Graphic Novel) (Tig and Lily #3)
by Dan ThompsonJoin Tig, a house cat with tiger-sized dreams, and his best buddy and actual tiger Lily on a whimsical adventure to beat the bedtime scaries! This graphic novel is purr-fect for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books.Tig is having bad dreams and he doesn't like it! Lily isn't sure how to help but their friends, Monkey and Elephant have an idea! They say the best way to not have bad dreams is TO HAVE NO DREAMS AT ALL BY NOT GOING TO BED!With an upcoming zoo slumber party on the horizon Tig is ready to stay up all night long. Unfortunately the fun and games of staying up also mean...getting tired. Will our favorite tiger pals be able stay awake or are they doomed to snooze right back into dreamland?
Tiger In My Soup
by Kashmira Sheth Jeffrey EbbelerWhen a boy is left in the care of his older sister, he begs her to read him his favorite book, but she is too absorbed in her own reading to pay him any attention. She won't be distracted, even when the boy finds a ravenous tiger hiding in his soup! His sister misses all the action; only after the steamy beast is slain does she return to the table with her brother and finally agree to read to him. But is the tiger really gone?