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The Xenophobe's Guide to the English
by Antony MiallA preparatory travel guide for the apprehensive.
Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China
by Shenshen Cai Emily DunnThis book explores xiangsheng, one of the most popular folk art performance genres in China, its enlistment by official propaganda machine after the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its revival in popularity under Guo Degang and his Deyun Club. Just as the 1950's saw the shift of xiangsheng 's social function from entertainment to the political tool of ‘serving the party’, Guo Degang has completed the paradigm shift by turning its focus back to ‘serving the people’ as a means of entertainment and social criticism. This volume examines how Guo has resurrected the essence of xiangsheng, successfully commercialised it in a market economy, and simultaneously deconstructed the official discourse through grassroots means.
XL: The Complete Illustrated, Practical Guide With Tips & Tricks To Maximizing Your Google Pixel 4 And 4 Xl
by Scott BrownFiercely funny, honest, and poignant, this story of a growth spurt gone wrong is perfect for readers who love Becky Albertalli and Jesse Andrews.WIll Daughtry is a late bloomer--at least, that's what everyone tells him. On his sixteenth birthday, Will is just shy of five feet, and he is bitterly resigned to being tiny forever. His only comforts are his best friend and stepbrother, Drew (6'3"), and their pal Monica (5'10"), the girl Will's been quietly pining for since fifth grade. Everyone else literally overlooks him. But with them, he feels whole. That is, until things take an unexpected turn, and he realizes he's really and truly on his own.That's when he starts to grow. And grow fast. Astonishingly fast. For the first time, Will's happy with his stature, and the world's at his feet (for a change). People see him differently; more important, he sees himself differently. But the highest heights come with some low, low lows, and his most precious relationships suffer excruciating growing pains. Will has to figure out what to do with himself--and all of this new "himself" he never expected to have."Outsized in heart and humanity." --Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects"A coming-of-height specimen whose humor you won't outgrow."--Kirkus"A delightful romp with heart."--Booklist"Brown gives readers so much to connect to and relate. Characters are sincere, especially in their introspective frustrations about feeling small (physically and metaphorically)."--SLJ
The Xmas Factor: The perfect festive treat!
by Annie SandersThank goodness Christmas comes just once a year...! 'A heart-warming and sparkly comedy - ideal for the time of year' WOMAN'S OWN'A funny festive read' HEAT'A book you'll enjoy long after the last Christmas cracker has been pulled' CHOICEMeet two women with two totally different approaches to the festive season.Beth: it's only September, and already she has performance anxiety. Not surprising when she has agreed to lay on the annual Christmas Eve village bash - the piece de resistance of her husband's former wife - not to mention having to host Christmas for his difficult offspring. New to this frenzied build-up to the festivities, Beth begins to lose sight of what it all means. To her the Christmas lights are looking more like the headlamps of an oncoming train. Carol: glamorous magazine editor, who put her aspirational Christmas issue to bed sometime in July and is so involved in finding a scoop to save her ailing magazine that she fails to notice the impending festive rush. Panicked and wracked with guilt, she is determined to make it a picture-perfect time for her little boy and, opting for convenience, books a lovely-sounding cottage in a quaint village.Even the best-laid plans have a habit of unravelling - and no plan at all is a recipe for disaster. So when these two Christmases collide, it looks like it's going to be anything but goodwill towards men...
The Xmas Factor: The perfect festive treat!
by Annie SandersThank goodness Christmas comes just once a year...! From the bestselling authors of GETTING MAD, GETTING EVEN.Meet two women with two totally different approaches to the festive season.Beth: it's only September, and already she has performance anxiety. Not surprising when she has agreed to lay on the annual Christmas Eve village bash - the piece de resistance of her husband's former wife - not to mention having to host Christmas for his difficult offspring. New to this frenzied build-up to the festivities, Beth begins to lose sight of what it all means. To her the Christmas lights are looking more like the headlamps of an oncoming train. Carol: glamorous magazine editor, who put her aspirational Christmas issue to bed sometime in July and is so involved in finding a scoop to save her ailing magazine that she fails to notice the impending festive rush. Panicked and wracked with guilt, she is determined to make it a picture-perfect time for her little boy and, opting for convenience, books a lovely-sounding cottage in a quaint village.Even the best-laid plans have a habit of unravelling - and no plan at all is a recipe for disaster. So when these two Christmases collide, it looks like it's going to be anything but goodwill towards men...
Xone of Contention (The Xanth Novels #23)
by Piers AnthonyClimate and culture shock ensue when Xanthians swap bodies with mere humans in this madcap adventure in the New York Times–bestselling series. All Breanna of the Black Wave and her newfound love, Justin Tree, want is a little time to get to know each other better, but a climatic catastrophe is causing a massive meltdown that threatens to inundate the ancient forests of Xanth. The only way to avert this dire disaster is to undertake a voyage into the distant mists of the past, to find the moment when this ghastly greenhouse effect began. And the only people who can safely make that journey are those unaffected by Xanth&’s magic—normal, ordinary humans from our own world. So Breanna and Justin turn to the Demon X(A/N)th (a.k.a. Nimby) and his lovely consort Chlorine for help. Together, they devise a daring plan. Making use of the O-Xone, a magical computer network that links the worlds of Xanth and Earth, Nimby and Chlorine make contact with a young couple from Earth who are working on a Xanth game, and arrange to exchange bodies with them. But an unexpected surprise awaits them on their arrival . . .
XOXO
by Axie OhJenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo. <p><p> Jenny didn’t get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing practice over fun. That is, until the night she meets Jaewoo. Mysterious, handsome, and just a little bit tormented, Jaewoo is exactly the kind of distraction Jenny would normally avoid. And yet, she finds herself pulled into spending an unforgettable evening wandering Los Angeles with him on the night before his flight home to South Korea. <p><p> With Jaewoo an ocean away, there’s no use in dreaming of what could have been. But when Jenny and her mother move to Seoul to take care of her ailing grandmother, who does she meet at the elite arts academy she’s just been accepted to? Jaewoo. <p><p> Finding the dreamy stranger who swept you off your feet in your homeroom is one thing, but Jaewoo isn’t just any student. Turns out, Jaewoo is a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world. And like most K-pop idols, Jaewoo is strictly forbidden from dating anyone. <p><p> When a relationship means not only jeopardizing her place at her dream music school but also endangering everything Jaewoo’s worked for, Jenny has to decide once and for all just how much she’s willing to risk for love. XOXO is a new romance that proves chasing your dreams doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your heart, from acclaimed author Axie Oh.
XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness
by Cody RigsbyThe beloved Peloton instructor chronicles his journey from small-town North Carolina to New York City stardom in an empowering story that reveals his secret to success: not taking yourself—or life—too seriously.&“Reading XOXO, Cody is like hanging out with that friend who makes you laugh and can open up their heart to you.&”—Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of Please Don&’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside ClothesCody Rigsby has a lot of opinions: Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy; grape jelly is a crime against nature; if you wear flip-flops in New York City, you do not love yourself. But if there is one opinion—one truth—that he holds above all others, it&’s that we shouldn&’t let the fear of looking stupid or being judged hold us back from living our best lives. Cody didn&’t always feel this way. In XOXO, Cody, he opens up about his journey toward accepting himself, from growing up gay and poor in the South to his migration to New York City, where he went from broke-ass dancer to fitness icon. He intimately details what it was like to lose both his father and best friend to addiction and how he began to repair his relationship with his mom as an adult. He recounts his time working at a nightclub on the Lower East Side and his decision to audition for Peloton on a whim, and dishes about competing against Sporty Spice on Dancing with the Stars.With raw and inspiring stories about learning how to handle the scary sh*t, XOXO, Cody is a bold and heartfelt reminder that sometimes laughing at yourself is the best medicine. Remember: It ain&’t that deep, boo.
The Xtreme Xploits of the Xplosive Xmas (Epic Tales Of Captain Underpants Ser.)
by Meredith RusuDeck the halls with Captain Underpants in this wacky, holiday-filled, action-packed young graphic novel!George and Harold love Christmas, but they've decided that the old traditions could use an upgrade. Their solution? Blissmas -- a cooler, more modern version of Christmas, including a Mechalition Derby, holi-DJs instead of Christmas carols, lasers instead of twinkle lights, and a totally jacked Santa Claus.But as with all of George and Harold's genius ideas, Blissmas has some unexpected consequences. If they don't act fast, Christmas could be gone forever! Can Captain Underpants defeat Mechanaclaus and save the holidays?This hilarious young graphic novel is based on the "Mega Blissmas" holiday special of The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants TV show, now streaming on Netflix.
Y el mundo no dejaba de girar
by Susanna HerreroPREMIO JAÉN DE NARRATIVA JUVENIL 2020 El último curso.El primer amor.Y la vida golpeando a la puerta. Usune y Paul llevaban coincidiendo toda su vida: vecinos, amigos y enemigos, se ven en la playa, en el parque, en los bares, en el astillero. En todas partes. Pero nunca iban juntos a ninguna. Usune cree que conoce al impertinente de Paul, lo que no sabe es que él tiene un arma muy poderosa: su sonrisa de hoyuelos y la forma en que sus ojos azules la miran. La vida de Usune está a punto de cambiar. ¿Pueden juntarse el mejor momento de tu vida y el peor: la alegría más intensa y la tristeza más profunda? El jurado de la edición XXXVI del Premio Jaén de narrativa juvenil ha dicho de la obra ganadora:«Una novela para la que no hay edades: resulta muy difícil no emocionarse con ella.»Paula Cifuentes «El valor de la amistad como uno de los pilares de nuestra existencia está magníficamente reflejado. Una novela conmovedora.»Patricia Escalona «Emocionante y adictiva, a partes iguales. Especialmente tierna y conmovedora por el amor que transmite hacia nuestros mayores, una lectura que se queda dentro como el primer amor.»Mireia Lite «Emocionante lectura sobre el delicado momento de hacerse mayor, la amistad incondicional y la estima hacia los mayores. Te atrapa.»Laia Montañà
Y is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent Shakespearean Abc Book For Grown-ups
by Jennifer AdamsThis delightfully illustrated ABC book for grown-ups offers a fresh and irreverent take on Shakespeare&’s most memorable characters. The plays of William Shakespeare contain some of the most renowned characters and stories in all of literature. The perfect gift for any fan of The Bard, Y is for Yorick takes playful jabs at the unforgettable plots and people we all know and love. From Ariel (of The Tempest) to Elizabeth (of Richard III), each entry combines amusing illustrations with tongue-in-cheek captions about each character.
Y llegó Hicklebee-Riyatulle (Escuela de frikis #Volumen 2)
by Gitty DaneshvaryLa escuela de Mrs Wellington reabre sus puertas... ¡para un curso de verano! ¿Imagináis un modo más aterrador de pasar las vacaciones? Madeleine, Theo, Lulu y Garrison han recaído en sus antiguas fobias. O, por lo menos, eso es lo que cree Mrs. Wellington. Así que la extravagante directora y antigua reina de la belleza "invita" a los cuatro chicos a un segundo curso "no opcional" en su exclusiva y secretísima escuela de verano para eliminar cualquier vestigio de sus antiguos miedos. Sin embargo, pronto todos tendrán cosas más importantes en las que pensar: una misteriosa persona quiere destruir la escuela, y, por si fuera poco, ha llegado Dahlia Hycklebee-Riyatulle, la nueva alumna...
Y/N: A Novel
by Esther Yi&“Wondrous and strange . . . Y/N resists the junkiness of the internet . . . against which a well-formed novel like this counteracts, a blast of cleansing heat.&” —New York Times "Piercing, feverish, and frequently astonishing." —Entertainment Weekly "Utterly brilliant." —Cosmopolitan "A true novel of the era." —Elle "Engrossing." —Vulture "Playful, immersive yet unreal." —Esquire "Riveting and innovative." —TIME "Fascinating." —Chicago Review of Books "Strange, haunting, and undeniably beautiful." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "One of the most daring novels of the year." —Bookpage, Starred ReviewSurreal, hilarious, and shrewdly poignant—a novel about a Korean American woman living in Berlin whose obsession with a K-pop idol sends her to Seoul on a journey of literary self-destruction.It&’s as if her life only began once Moon appeared in it. The desultory copywriting work, the boyfriend, and the want of anything not-Moon quickly fall away when she beholds the idol in concert, where Moon dances as if his movements are creating their own gravitational field; on live streams, as fans from around the world comment in dozens of languages; even on skincare products endorsed by the wildly popular Korean boyband, of which Moon is the youngest, most luminous member. Seized by ineffable desire, our unnamed narrator begins writing Y/N fanfic—in which you, the reader, insert [Your/Name] and play out an intimate relationship with the unattainable star.Then Moon suddenly retires, vanishing from the public eye. As Y/N flies from Berlin to Seoul to be with Moon, our narrator, too, journeys to Korea in search of the object of her love. An escalating series of mistranslations and misidentifications lands her at the headquarters of the Kafkaesque entertainment company that manages the boyband until, at a secret location, together with Moon at last, art and real life approach their final convergence.From a conspicuous new talent comes Y/N, a provocative literary debut about the universal longing for transcendence and the tragic struggle to assert one&’s singular story amidst the amnesiac effects of globalization. Crackling with the intellectual sensitivity of Elif Batuman and the sinewy absurdism of Thomas Pynchon, Esther Yi&’s prose unsettles the boundary between high and mass art, exploding our expectations of a novel about &“identity&” and offering in its place a sui generis picture of the loneliness that afflicts modern life.
¿Y si fuera Lucas? (Cinco chicos con suerte #Volumen 2)
by Mayeda LaurensDespués de la historia de Alex, vuelve Mayeda Laurens con otra divertida novela en esta segunda entrega de la serie Cinco chicos con suerte. ¿Quién necesita una media naranja teniendo un kilo de chocolate? Lucas es un arquitecto de éxito que ha recorrido medio mundo realizando megaconstrucciones, aunque ya está cansado de viajar y de amanecer cada día en una ciudad diferente. Necesita echar raíces y encontrar un lugar al que pertenecer. Amaya es una mujer de treinta y cuatro años que siempre ha tenido mala suerte con los hombres, debido a su necesidad de sentirse querida, lo que la hace acabar en brazos de aprovechados e interesados. Por eso, tras su última ruptura, promete aprender de las experiencias y pensárselo dos veces antes de volver a enamorarse. Ambos se conocen en una cena de unos amigos comunes y, tras ese encuentro, Amaya se descubre atraída por Lucas de una forma que nunca había experimentado. Lucas, aunque en un principio solo siente curiosidad por esa chica de mirada triste, por su forma de hablar, de comportarse y de reaccionar, acaba pensando en ella a menudo. Cuando se reencuentran después de unos meses y Lucas está ya asentado en Madrid, él acepta que lo que quiere con Amaya va más allá de la amistad. Ella presiente que Lucas no es como los demás y decide darle una oportunidad a su corazón. Sin embargo, hay cosas que escapan al control de ambos, y aunque él promete darlo todo para ganarse su confianza, ella se niega a oír lo que le grita su corazón. Una emotiva comedia romántica cuya protagonista tiene cierta obsesión ¡con los mensajes de los felpudos!
Y si no fuera tu amiga, ¿qué? (Si yo lo llego a saber... #Volumen 3)
by Sandra BreeÉl la respetaba. Ella era su mejor amiga. Nada más conocer a Quique, Sara se enamoró perdidamente de él. Fue un flechazo que atravesó su corazón con la fuerza de tsunami. Pero Quique no sentía lo mismo. Para él ella era su confidente, su amiga. Alguien con quien poder bromear, reír, hablar, confesar sus pecados y ser él mismo.Los dos compartían una gran pasión por las novelas de misterio y suspense. Aunque Sara iba más allá: las escribía. Llevaba dos novelas publicadas y, ¡cómo no!, Quique era su lector cero. Ella se conformaba con verle, pero ¿qué pasaría si él se enamoraba de otra? Tal vez lo iba a perder para siempre. Quizá sus amigas llevaban razón y era hora de dar un paso.«-Y si no fuera tu amiga, ¿qué? Quique quedó en silencio valorando sus siguientes palabras.» ¿Sería capaz Sara de sobrellevar su respuesta?
Y si tú me olvidas (Alana #Volumen 1)
by Iris Romero BermejoPrimera entrega de la trilogía «Alana» que hará las delicias de los lectores. Una casa encantada, una historia de amor y mucho humor en esta nueva novela de Iris Romero Bermejo. «¿Qué harías si en la casa de tus sueños habita el fantasma de una chica adorable pero muy pesada que te hace la vida imposible? ¿Y si a eso le añades un boxeador que quita el hipo y que no sabes por qué, pero le gustas? ¿Una maldición? Descubre lo que hace Alana, la protagonista de esta apasionante historia.» Alana tiene un gran sueño: una casa antigua y abandonada en el centro de Madrid. Cuando atraviesa por primera vez la maravillosa entrada piensa que es la persona más afortunada del mundo, porque por fin, podrá montar junto con sus amigas una empresa de cenas temáticas. Sin embargo, algo recorre los muros de esta antigua mansión, algo que le hará la vida imposible para que se vaya, ya que, por lo visto, la casa esconde una terrible maldición. En la primera cena un apuesto boxeador entra en su vida. Gabriel es todo lo que una chica podría desear y, para Alana, demasiado guapo para ser real. Vive y enamórate con Alana de la experiencia de La Casa Encantada, donde Lili, la vecina Madame Ardelean y Gabriel harán de su existencia algo fuera de lo común.
Y si tú me perdonas (Alana #Volumen 3)
by Iris Romero BermejoÚltima entrega de la trilogía «Alana» de Iris Romero Bermejo. Acompaña a Alana en esta trepidante aventura donde deberá poner en peligro su propia vida para salvar a sus seres queridos, y quizás, recuperar al amor de su vida. «Cuando todo acabe podremos estar juntos.» Eso es lo que se repite Alana una y otra vez en su cabeza sin saber si en realidad será posible, sin saber si tendrá un final feliz junto a Gabriel. La maldición del olvido se rompe y Alana recuerda a Gabriel. También la bruja ha sido liberada y, ahora, deberán unir sus fuerzas para combatir al demonio que amenaza con acabar con todos ellos. Y aunque Alana quiere mantener al margen de todo eso a Gabriel, el boxeador le deja muy claro que le ayudará y protegerá con su vida si es necesario. ¿Tendrá que hacerlo?
Y si tú me recuerdas (Alana #Volumen 2)
by Iris Romero BermejoSegunda entrega de la trilogía «Alana» de Iris Romero Bermejo. ¿Qué harías si te hubieras olvidado de tu novio? ¿Y si él tampoco se acordara de ti?No te pierdas esta divertida aventura en la que las risas y el amor serán los protagonistas. Alana se ha olvidado de Gabriel. Siente que algo le falta, pero no es capaz de recordar qué. Pero una mañana cualquiera... alguien le tira el bolso sin querer cuando pasa por su lado. Alza la mirada y le ve. Y como si se conocieran, quizás de una vida pasada, algo en su interior le dice que ese desconocido y atractivo chico es alguien muy especial. Acompaña a Alana en esta emocionante aventura, donde tendrá que enfrentarse a un nuevo enemigo y luchar contra sus recuerdos borrados.
Yaks Yak: Animal Word Pairs
by Linda Sue Park Jennifer Black ReinhardtAt once funny and informative, Yaks Yak presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names. Illustrations rich in comic details show hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other spirited creatures demonstrating homographs, words with different meanings that are spelled and pronounced the same. A chart listing the words, their meanings, and their history is included. Ideal for sharing, this book offers a sprightly and fanciful introduction to a fun form of wordplay.
Yankee Doodle Dead (The Death on Demand Mysteries Series #10)
by Carolyn HartMaster mystery spinner Carolyn Hart gives us the tenth high-spirited entry in her Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award-winning Death on Demand series.The most delectable sleuthing couple since Nick met Nora, Annie and Max Darling manage to find quite a bit of murder in their allegedly safe and serene South Carolina island resort town. After all, murder is Annie's business -- well, sort of. She's the proprietor of the popular Death on Demand mystery bookstore and cafe, and her establishment seems to attract trouble like Annie's pesky felines, Dorothy L. and Agatha, attract hairballs. Now, Annie and Max watch their Fourth of July holiday explode not only with fun and fireworks, but with murder as well.The library board wants to declare its independence from new member, retired Brigadier General Charlton "Bud" Hatch, a man accustomed to being in charge. Hatch's takeover attitude has alienated everyone in town, especially the women. But Annie finds it difficult to ignore him at a crowded patriotic festival -- particularly when he's shot dead before her eyes...
Yankee Doodle Dixie: A Novel (Dixie Series #2)
by Lisa PattonA charmingly funny testament to second chances in life and love from the acclaimed author of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter Lisa Patton won the hearts of readers last year, her book Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter became a sleeper-success. Building on a smashing debut, Lisa's poised to go to the next level—because whether in Vermont snow or in Memphis heat, Dixie heroine Leelee Satterfield is never too far from misadventure, calamity...and ultimately, love. Having watched her life turn into a nor'easter, 34-year-old Leelee Satterfield is back home in the South, ready to pick back up where she left off. But that's a task easier said then done…Leelee's a single mom, still dreaming of the Vermonter who stole her heart, and accompanied by her three best friends who pepper her with advice, nudging and peach daiquiris, Leelee opens another restaurant and learns she has to prove herself yet again. Filled with heart and humor, women's fiction fans will delight in this novel.
Yankee for Life: My 40-Year Journey in Pinstripes
by Bobby Murcer Glen Waggoner“A lovely reminiscence about [Murcer’s] baseball and broadcasting career and his fight with cancer. . . a gentlemanly memoir.” — New York TimesAs he stepped to the plate at Yankee Stadium on opening day in 1966, Bobby Murcer carried with him the hopes and expectations of Yankees fans looking for the next Mickey Mantle. Bobby wasn't the next Mick, of course, but he became one of the most beloved Yankees of all time.Yankee for Life is Murcer's account of his stellar career as both a player and an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster. With self-effacing humor and down-home charm, he shares fascinating and illuminating anecdotes about former teammates, bosses, and the new generation of Yankees superstars—Rivera, Jeter, Rodriguez—whom he watched grow up from the broadcast booth. With candor, courage, and a refreshing dose of wit, he tells of his battle with brain cancer, explaining how the love of his wife and family, his deep religious faith, and the passionate support of fans helped see him through his ordeal.Bobby Murcer may not have achieved the celebrity of some of his fellow players, but ultimately he was what fans always wanted him to be: a Yankee for life.
Yard Sale: A Mud Flat Story
by James StevensonSimsbury is sitting under his favorite tree when a red chair and an accordion pass by, prompting him to get up and take a look at the Mud Flat Yard Sale.
Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter
by Stephanie Pearl-McpheeAn obsessed knitter who can't seem to put the needles down, author Stephanie Pearl-McPhee reveals the tangled and sometimes maniacal path of her knitting triumphs and disasters in this sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but all true story. Stephanie talks about the importance and method of stash, how to set reasonable goals for yourself for knitting, what happens when your family doesn't want you to knit, and the many pitfalls that might befall a knitter.