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Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts
by Jeremy EgnerFrom The New York Times's Jeremy Egner, the definitive book on Ted Lasso.When Ted Lasso first aired in 2020, nobody—including those who had worked on it—knew how a show inspired by an ad, centered around soccer, filled mostly with unknown actors, and led by a wondrously mustachioed &“nice guy&” would be received. Eleven Emmys and one Peabody Award later, it&’s safe to say that the show&’s status as a pop-culture phenomenon is secure.In Believe, entertainment journalist and Ted Lasso fan Jeremy Egner traces the show&’s creation and legacy through the words of the people at its center. Drawing on dozens of interviews from key cast, creators, and more, Believe takes readers from the first, silly NBC Premier League commercial to the pitch to Apple executives, then into the show&’s writers&’ room, through the brilliant international casting, and on to the unforgettable set and locations of the show itself.Brimming with careful reporting and written to match the show&’s heart and humor, Believe tells a story of teamwork, of hidden talent, of a group of friends looking around at the world&’s increasingly nasty discourse and deciding that maybe simple decency still has the power to bring us together—a story about what happens when you dare to believe.
Believe in Me: A Humorous Historical Regency Romance (The Worthingtons #6)
by Ella QuinnEven the Worthington least likely to wed may find her perfect match . . . Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . . . Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for . . . Praise for Ella Quinn’s The Marquis and I “Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.”—Booklist “A surprising Regency romance that combines intelligence and intrigue for satisfying results.”—Kirkus Reviews “Full of payoffs for longtime readers while welcoming the new.”—Publishers Weekly
Believe It or Not, My Brother Has a Monster!
by Kenn NesbittFrom one scary monster to ten disgusting slugs and everything in between, this spooky rhyming story is chock-full of creepy crawlies...and one nervous little brother!He led it home and snuck it in,which gave me goose bumps on my skinto see a monster standing there.Those giant claws! That shaggy hair!Uh-oh, this boy's older brother is up to something...he's found a monster, and he's brought him home! Now he's trying to sneak in even more terrifying creatures. What's going to happen when his parents find out? A hilarious, side-splitting cumulative story with a monster twist of an ending from the brilliant minds of children's poet laureate Kenn Nesbitt and talented illustrator David Slonim!
Believe It or Snot: The Definitive Field Guide to Earth's Slimy Creatures (Does It Fart Series #3)
by Nick Caruso Dani RabaiottiFrom the scientist duo behind the New York Times bestselling sensation Does It Fart? and their excremental follow up True or Poo?, Believe It Or Snot explores the myriad variety of slime in the animal and plant kingdoms.Your little brother isn't the only nose-picking animal.What is hyena butter and would it be appropriate to spread on toast? Why is giraffe saliva such a good lubricant? How does some mollusk mucus work like a fishing pole? And what's the deal with pygmy sperm whales' "anal syrup?"In Believe It or Snot, scientists and bestselling authors Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti detail the slimy secrets of 80 organisms that ooze, drip, dribble, and splatter. Not quite a solid but firmer than a liquid, slime is used by plants and animals for defense, respiration, movement, feeding, communication, and even reproduction. Slime, you might say, is the glue that holds our world together. But that leaves an important question: which creature is earth's slimiest? In this book, the authors dive into the goo and come up with a definitive ranking of earth's slimiest creatures-while offering up a plethora of facts about the natural world's ooze, gunge, sludge, gunk, and goop.
Believe It or Snot: The Definitive Field Guide to Earth's Slimy Creatures
by Nick Caruso Dani RabaiottiA compendium of slimy and repulsive facts from the authors of Does it Fart?What is hyena butter, and would you want to put it on toast? A hagfish can produce how much slime in 60 seconds? Which animal produces a snotty sleeping bag? How does a bubble snail use mucus to get around? Which organism is the slime champion?Find out the answer to these and other slimy facts and more in Believe it or Snot, the new book from the authors of the New York Times bestseller Does it Fart? and the follow-through True or Poo. Slime, sludge, mucus, ooze, goo - it's all covered in here (but at least you're not covered in it).
Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens
by Eddie IzzardA Vulture and Interrobang Summer Reading pick“A wicked, beautiful man has written a wicked, beautiful book about his (kind of?) messed up life and it’s…perfect.” —Patton OswaltWith his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy.Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.
Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!: The Story Of The Three Bears As Told By Baby Bear
by Nancy LoewenOF COURSE you think Goldilocks was a brat who broke in and trashed our house. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you. . . This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale. <P><P> Baby Bear, who wants to be called Sam, tells the true story of what happened when he and his parents went for a walk while their porridge cooled.
Belittled Women
by Amanda SelletSharp and subversive, this delightfully messy YA rom-com offers a sly wink to the classic Little Women, as teenage Jo Porter rebels against living in the shadow of her literary namesake.Lit’s about to hit the fan. Jo Porter has had enough Little Women to last a lifetime. As if being named after the sappiest family in literature wasn’t sufficiently humiliating, Jo’s mom, ahem Marmee, leveled up her Alcott obsession by turning their rambling old house into a sad-sack tourist attraction.Now Jo, along with her siblings, Meg and Bethamy (yes, that’s two March sisters in one), spends all summer acting out sentimental moments at Little Women Live!, where she can feel her soul slowly dying.So when a famed photojournalist arrives to document the show, Jo seizes on the glimpse of another life: artsy, worldly, and fast-paced. It doesn’t hurt that the reporter’s teenage son is also eager to get up close and personal with Jo—to the annoyance of her best friend, aka the boy next door (who is definitely not called Laurie). All Jo wants is for someone to see the person behind the prickliness and pinafores.But when she gets a little too real about her frustration with the family biz, Jo will have to make peace with kitsch and kin before their livelihood suffers a fate worse than Beth.
Bella: A laugh-out-loud romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals
by Jilly Cooper OBEA charming romance from the bestselling author of Rivals'Absolutely brilliant' 5 STAR reader review'Such good fun!' 5 STAR reader review'I couldn't put it down . . . one of the best books I've read!' 5 STAR reader reviewThere was no doubt Bella Parkinson was a success: the most promising actress in London, bright, sexy - and hopelessly scatterbrained - she was taking the town by storm.Rupert Henriques, dashingly handsome and wealthy enough to buy her every theatre in London if she wanted it, couldn't wait to marry her . . .But Bella had a secret in her past - and the one man who knew it was about to come into her life again. Worse, Rupert's sinister cousin Lazlo, for some reason of his own, was trying to prevent her marriage.Before she knew where she was, Bella found herself in real danger . . .'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding[Cover may vary]
Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (The Balfour Brides #2970)
by Sarah MorganWhen a sheikh rescues a spoiled socialite in the desert, the sun and sand won’t be all that’s heating up in this fiery romance by a USA Today bestseller.Sheikh Zafiq Al-Rashid is furious when his week of solitude is interrupted by Bella Balfour, lost in the desert! While his fierce honor demands he rescue her, the willful heiress is a little less grateful than he’d expected. Zafiq is tempted to leave the spoiled socialite wandering the wilderness . . . but where would be the challenge in that?He’s powerful enough to tame the rebellious beauty. However, when they depart from the seclusion of the oasis, will Zafiq leave the memory of the fiery passion behind or announce to his kingdom that he is taking a queen?
Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster (Bella Baxter #2)
by Jane B. Mason Sarah Hines StephensWork! Work! Work! Ever since Sea Inn opened, Bella Baxter has been doing nothing but. Every day she makes the beds and clears the table, but Bella has even more work to do. She wants the guests at Sea Inn to feel truly at home. She decides to find out each person's interests, so she can add special touches to the rooms.In three short days an important guest, Dr. Frederick Fauna, is arriving -- the perfect guest for Bella's special welcome. But unfortunately Bella's "special" welcome nearly becomes an itchy disaster! Don't miss all of Bella's adventures at Sea Inn!
Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes (Bella Broomstick #1)
by Lou KuenzlerSometimes being true to yourself is the most bewitching magic of all! This young middle-grade series is hilarious, enchanting, and filled with mischief! Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch!Bella Broomstick is a terrible witch. She doesn't have nose hair or warts. Her magic wand never does what she wants it to do. And she's obsessed with things no good witch would ever need...like toothbrushes, fluffy slippers, and a pink flamingo pen. So it's really not a surprise when Bella fails the Creepy Castle School entrance exam. Aunt Hemlock sends her to live with a nice family and warns her that magic is forbidden! It turns out that living with non-magical parents means all kinds of fun new things--like eating ice cream instead of frog spawn porridge and taking hot bubble baths instead of washing in a swamp. Bella can totally give up magic to live here . . . unless there's a really good reason to try a spell. This hilarious series starter features a reluctant witch, a lost kitten, and a fun look at our world through the eyes of an outsider. When Bella follows her heart, making magic is easy!
Bella Broomstick #2: School Spells (Bella Broomstick #2)
by Lou KuenzlerSometimes, being true to yourself is the most bewitching magic of all! This young middle-grade series is hilarious, enchanting, and filled with mischief!Bella Broomstick is back. But she's no longer in the Magic Realm; she's now living in the Person World. She loves her new home and her foster parents, Aunty Rose and Uncle Martin. She has a new best friend named Esme--a girl from school, who lives in a windmill! With Esme by her side, Bella is finding Person school to be really fun and not as scary as she thought it would be.But chaos erupts when Piers Seymour, the biggest bully in school, mocks Esme's very human (and unsuccessful) magic tricks. Bella secretly casts a real spell (hint: it involves a lot of bunnies), but it doesn't go the way she had planned. Now she has to use even more magic to restore order in the Person World! And she has to do it all in secret--no one can ever know she's a witch.Follow Bella as she tries to make her way in a new school, town, and world. This hilarious and touching adventure features magical bunnies, dancing socks, and plenty of fun characters!
A Bella Flora Christmas
by Wendy WaxA TEN BEACH ROAD NOVELLA The ladies of Ten Beach Road are home for the holidays in this brand-new novella.Although their lives have changed since their first desperate renovation of Bella Flora, friends Madeline, Avery, and Nicole have always been there for each other. Now they're returning to Bella Flora for Christmas—where Maddie’s daughter Kyra isn’t feeling particularly celebratory. Kyra was hoping for a peaceful holiday at Bella Flora—a last gathering before a wealthy, mystery tenant moves into the home she’s been forced to rent out. Instead, she must make a life altering decision by New Year’s -- a decision that becomes even more difficult when unexpected guests arrive at Ten Beach Road on Christmas Eve. Now Kyra, Maddie, Avery and Nikki will need to pull together to secure Bella Flora’s future, as well as their own.Includes an excerpt from Best Thing Ever
La bella no tan durmiente: Una novela gráfica poco tradicional (Caí en un cuento de hadas)
by Katie SchenkelRemi está frustrada y aburrida de los cuentos de hadas. ¡Todos son iguales! Pero cuando cae en el cuento La bella durmiente, se da cuenta de que tiene la oportunidad de hacer unos cambios importantes. Apenas conoce a Briar Rose, Remi entra en acción y le enseña lo importante de ser firme y cuestionarse las cosas. ¿Por qué esperar 100 años para un beso de un desconocido cuando puedes resolver las cosas tú misma? Esto es lo que hacen Remi y Briar Rose en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.
La bella y la bestia: Una novela gráfica poco tradicional (Caí en un cuento de hadas)
by Jasmine WallsA Jake ya no le interesan los cuentos de hadas, pero eso cambia cuando cae en el cuento La bella y la bestia y conoce a Bella. La fuerza de ella está en su empatía y convicción y Jake queda impresionado por su bondad. A Jake le sorprende la actitud demandante y grosera de la bestia. ¿Cuál es su problema? Cuando Bella visita a su padre enfermo, Jake aprovecha para hacerse amigo de la bestia. Le hace ver su mala actitud mientras aprende alguna que otra cosa sobre sí mismo en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.
Bella Younger's Deliciously Stella
by Bella YoungerDeliciously Stella is the world's latest Instafoodie to take the chia seed-eating yoga-pant-wearing health world by storm. Here she tells all on how to get that elusive glow without breaking sweat and shares the#cleaneating life hacks she swears by to achieve a#strongnotskinny look and a #blessed outlook on life.Deliciously Stella is not your average superfoodie; she would rather turn her pictures upside down than brave a headstand and she thinks that Fruit Pastilles are one of your five-a-day. She's not a chef or a nutritionist, but in this day and age who needs to be? Anything can be a recipe if you put the right filter on it.Her first book is packed full of recipes, words of inspiration and yoga poses to help you #gettheglowin the time it takes you to massage your kale. This book will leave you feeling energised, happy and ready to hashtag your way back to health.
Belladonna (MacLehose Press Editions #2)
by Daša Drndic"Belladonna is brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable . . . One of the truly outstanding novels of recent years" EILEEN BATTERSBY, Los Angeles Review of Books** Winner of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2018**** Shortlisted for the inaugural E.B.R.D. Prize for Literature **** Shortlisted for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize **An excoriating work of fiction that references the twentieth century's darkest hoursAndreas Ban is a writer and a psychologist, an intellectual proper, but his world has been falling apart for years. When he retires with a miserable pension and finds out that he is ill, he gains a new perspective on the debris of his life and the lives of his friends. In defying illness and old age, Andreas Ban is cynical and powerful, and in his unravelling of his own past and the lives of others, he uncompromisingly lays bare a gamut of taboos. Andreas Ban stands for a true hero of our times; a castaway intellectual of a society which subdues every critical thought under the guise of political correctness. Belladonna addresses some of the twentieth century's worst human atrocities in a powerful fusion of fiction and reality, the hallmark of one of Europe's finest contemporary writers.Translated from the Croatian by Celia Hawkesworth
Bella's Rules
by Elissa Haden GuestIn the vein of Eloise and Marley, here's an adorable tale of two well-intentioned rule breakers who show each other how friends deserve to be treatedBella knows her family's rules by heart, but she much prefers her own: Candy for breakfast, no hair-washing, and no such thing as bedtime. And then . . . Bella the wild child gets a new pet! At first, Bella and Puppy are the very best of friends. But when it turns out that Puppy doesn't like the family rules either (including the rule not to gnaw off Bella's teddy bear's arm), well...it's time for a little puppy training. And Bella might just learn a thing or two herself!
The Bellbird River Country Choir: A heartwarming story about new friends and new starts 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 . . .Bellbird River, 1998Teacher and single-mum Alex has arrived in the small town of Belllbird River after escaping the city in search of a change of pace and the chance to reconnect with her young daughter. Across town, well-known matriarch Victoria and her globe-trotting, opera-singing cousin Gabrielle find themselves at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives, while local baker Janine and newcomer to the area Debbie are each secretly dealing with the consequences of painful pasts.With its dusty streets, lone pub and iron-lace verandahs, Bellbird River could just be a pit stop on the road to somewhere else. But their town holds some secrets and surprises - and it has a heart: the Bellbird River choir.Amid the melodies and camaraderie of the choir, each of the women will find the courage to leave the past behind. And together, they'll discover that friends are much closer to home than they'd ever realised.A warm-hearted story of fresh beginnings, unexpected friendships and the sustaining power of love and community, from the internationally bestselling author of The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle and Thursdays at Orange Blossom House._______________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' Yours
Belle de Jour's Guide to Men
by Belle de JourBelle de Jour is a woman who's met men of every conceivable type. She knows what they want, and how to give it to them. And outside the one-hour appointments, she's also had her heart broken, picked herself back up, put on another stunning pair of shoes and carried on - so she knows a thing or two about love as well as sex.So sit back, relax and listen to what your friends are too polite to tell you. About when you need or want a man, and when you damn well don't. Whether you want to find men, lure them, ditch them, hitch them - here's the lowdown.Funny, surprising and always entertaining, BELLE DE JOUR'S GUIDE TO MEN is must-have reading for every woman out there.
Bellegarde
by Jamie LilacOoh la la! A historical rom-com with a modern twist-perfect for fans of Bridgerton, A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and She's All That.Evie Clement has perfected the art of avoiding attention as she works at her family's bakery and dreams of a life where she can trade dusting flour for designing dresses. Her focus is on honing her sewing skills - she doesn't need to be fawned over by some teenage boy.Least of all Beau Bellegarde - the playboy of Paris, the second son of the ultra-wealthy Bellegarde family, the most popular guy in their prestigious high school. Others may swoon over his rakish charm and winning smile, but not Evie.Unfortunately for Evie, Beau needs her. His conniving step-brother has roped him into an impossible bet: turn the biggest wallflower they know into the winning Bellegarde Bloom at the annual Court of Flowers Ball, or lose his entire fortune.Evie can't understand why Beau has taken an interest in her, but she can't help but be intrigued. As she befriends Beau, entering a world of high-status parties, she has to ask herself one question... why?'The She's All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn't savouring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There's no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut' Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country
Bellegarde
by Jamie LilacOoh la la! A historical rom-com with a modern twist—perfect for fans of Bridgerton, A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and She's All That. Evie Clement has perfected the art of avoiding attention as she works at her family’s bakery and dreams of a life where she can trade dusting flour for designing dresses. Her focus is on honing her sewing skills—she doesn’t need to be fawned over by some teenage boy.Least of all Beau Bellegarde—the playboy of Paris, the second son of the ultra-wealthy Bellegarde family, the most popular guy in their prestigious high school. Others may swoon over his rakish charm and winning smile, but not Evie.Unfortunately for Evie, Beau needs her. His conniving step-brother has roped him into an impossible bet: turn the biggest wallflower they know into the winning Bellegarde Bloom at the annual Court of Flowers Ball, or lose his entire fortune.Evie can’t understand why Beau has taken an interest in her, but she can’t help but be intrigued...Can love bloom in the most unexpected of places?"The She’s All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn’t savoring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There’s no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut." —Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country
The Belles Lettres Papers: A Novel
by Charles SimmonsThe everyday insanity of life at a fictional literary reviewThe journal Belles Lettres has a long and storied history, which is what enticed young editor Frank Page over its threshold in the first place. But Frank did not anticipate the infighting, backstabbing, and utter oddity that are all business as usual at the respected magazine. Still, nothing can match Frank&’s thrill at discovering a new literary phenom.But the book industry seems to be on the decline. Integrity is going extinct as conglomerate giants gobble up smaller organs and trample innovation and daring into the muck of commerciality. At least Frank&’s position gives him a front-row seat at the publishing world&’s fight of the century, as deposed editorial icon Jonathan Margin takes on self-serving corporate overseer Newbold Press in an ink-splattered battle to the death.
Belles on Their Toes
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. Ernestine Gilbreth CareyIn this delightful memoir by the authors of Cheaper by the Dozen, the twelve Gilbreth children cope with the loss of their father as they grow up together. With twelve kids, life at the Gilbreth house has always been a big project. But after their father passes away, there are more challenges than ever. And yet, with the irrepressible blend of humor and good cheer characteristic of one of the most beloved families in America, the Gilbreths happily rise to every occasion and find a way to keep it all together. With the clan struggling to make ends meet, everyone has to pitch in. As their resourceful mother works to keep the family business running without Dad, the kids tackle the adventures of raising themselves and running a household. Their attempts to pinch pennies frequently result in chaos. From tragedy and the trials of the first year as a single-parent household to the daily crises of a family with a double-digit headcount, the episodes in Belles on Their Toes are poignant, inspiring, and hilarious. &“From start to finish, it is a reading joy,&” raved the Chicago Sunday Tribune. &“There is a sincere and heartwarming atmosphere in this second volume,&” wrote Library Journal, &“that makes it almost better reading, if possible, than the first.&” This ebook features an illustrated biography including rare photos from the authors&’ estates.