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Chasing the Last Laugh: Mark Twain's Raucous and Redemptive Round-the-World Comedy Tour
by Richard ZacksFrom Richard Zacks, bestselling author of Island of Vice and The Pirate Hunter, a rich and lively account of how Mark Twain's late-life adventures abroad helped him recover from financial disaster and family tragedy--and revived his world-class sense of humorMark Twain, the highest-paid writer in America in 1894, was also one of the nation's worst investors. "There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate," he wrote. "When he can't afford it and when he can." The publishing company Twain owned was failing; his investment in a typesetting device was bleeding red ink. After losing hundreds of thousands of dollars back when a beer cost a nickel, he found himself neck-deep in debt. His heiress wife, Livy, took the setback hard. "I have a perfect horror and heart-sickness over it," she wrote. "I cannot get away from the feeling that business failure means disgrace." But Twain vowed to Livy he would pay back every penny. And so, just when the fifty-nine-year-old, bushy-browed icon imagined that he would be settling into literary lionhood, telling jokes at gilded dinners, he forced himself to mount the "platform" again, embarking on a round-the-world stand-up comedy tour. No author had ever done that. He cherry-picked his best stories--such as stealing his first watermelon and buying a bucking bronco--and spun them into a ninety-minute performance. Twain trekked across the American West and onward by ship to the faraway lands of Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, India, Ceylon, and South Africa. He rode an elephant twice and visited the Taj Mahal. He saw Zulus dancing and helped sort diamonds at the Kimberley mines. (He failed to slip away with a sparkly souvenir.) He played shuffleboard on cruise ships and battled captains for the right to smoke in peace. He complained that his wife and daughter made him shave and change his shirt every day. The great American writer fought off numerous illnesses and travel nuisances to circle the globe and earn a huge payday and a tidal wave of applause. Word of his success, however, traveled slowly enough that one American newspaper reported that he had died penniless in London. That's when he famously quipped: "The report of my death was an exaggeration." Throughout his quest, Twain was aided by cutthroat Standard Oil tycoon H.H. Rogers, with whom he had struck a deep friendship, and he was hindered by his own lawyer (and future secretary of state) Bainbridge Colby, whom he deemed "head idiot of this century." In Chasing the Last Laugh, author Richard Zacks, drawing extensively on unpublished material in notebooks and letters from Berkeley's ongoing Mark Twain Project, chronicles a poignant chapter in the author's life--one that began in foolishness and bad choices but culminated in humor, hard-won wisdom, and ultimate triumph.From the Hardcover edition.
Chasing the Last Laugh: Mark Twain's Raucous and Redemptive Round-the-World Comedy Tour
by Richard ZacksFrom Richard Zacks, bestselling author of Island of Vice and The Pirate Hunter, a rich and lively account of how Mark Twain’s late-life adventures abroad helped him recover from financial disaster and family tragedy—and revived his world-class sense of humorMark Twain, the highest-paid writer in America in 1894, was also one of the nation’s worst investors. “There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate,” he wrote. “When he can’t afford it and when he can.” The publishing company Twain owned was failing; his investment in a typesetting device was bleeding red ink. After losing hundreds of thousands of dollars back when a beer cost a nickel, he found himself neck-deep in debt. His heiress wife, Livy, took the setback hard. “I have a perfect horror and heart-sickness over it,” she wrote. “I cannot get away from the feeling that business failure means disgrace.” But Twain vowed to Livy he would pay back every penny. And so, just when the fifty-nine-year-old, bushy-browed icon imagined that he would be settling into literary lionhood, telling jokes at gilded dinners, he forced himself to mount the “platform” again, embarking on a round-the-world stand-up comedy tour. No author had ever done that. He cherry-picked his best stories—such as stealing his first watermelon and buying a bucking bronco—and spun them into a ninety-minute performance. Twain trekked across the American West and onward by ship to the faraway lands of Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, India, Ceylon, and South Africa. He rode an elephant twice and visited the Taj Mahal. He saw Zulus dancing and helped sort diamonds at the Kimberley mines. (He failed to slip away with a sparkly souvenir.) He played shuffleboard on cruise ships and battled captains for the right to smoke in peace. He complained that his wife and daughter made him shave and change his shirt every day. The great American writer fought off numerous illnesses and travel nuisances to circle the globe and earn a huge payday and a tidal wave of applause. Word of his success, however, traveled slowly enough that one American newspaper reported that he had died penniless in London. That’s when he famously quipped: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” Throughout his quest, Twain was aided by cutthroat Standard Oil tycoon H.H. Rogers, with whom he had struck a deep friendship, and he was hindered by his own lawyer (and future secretary of state) Bainbridge Colby, whom he deemed “head idiot of this century.” In Chasing the Last Laugh, author Richard Zacks, drawing extensively on unpublished material in notebooks and letters from Berkeley’s ongoing Mark Twain Project, chronicles a poignant chapter in the author’s life—one that began in foolishness and bad choices but culminated in humor, hard-won wisdom, and ultimate triumph.From the Hardcover edition.
Chasing the Moon
by A. Lee MartinezDiana's life was in a rut - she hated her job, she was perpetually single, and she needed a place to live. But then the perfect apartment came along. It seemed too good to be true - because it was.As it turns out, the apartment was already inhabited - by monsters. Vom the Hungering was the first to greet Diana and to warn her that his sole purpose in life was to eat everything in his path. This poses a problem for Diana since she's in his path...and is forbidden from ever leaving the apartment.It turns out though that there are older and more ancient monstrous entities afoot - ones who want to devour the moon and destroy the world as we know it. Can Diana, Vom, and the other horrors stop this from happening? Maybe if they can get Vom to stop eating everything...and everyone.
Chasing Your Tail (Whitman Street Cat Cafe #3)
by Kate McMurrayHead to Brooklyn's Whitman Street Cat Café: the coffee is strong, the desserts are delicious, kitten cuddles are never out of stock—and finding love is guaranteed.Pastry chef Brad Marks is the new hot thing at the Whitman Street Cat Café; he makes tasty treats for both the human and feline guests at the café. All the patrons love him, and freelance writer Lindsay Somers understands why; five years ago, she was smitten by his charms too—until Brad broke her heart. Lindsay is happy with her new gig at a trendy weekly magazine, but when her boss assigns her to do a story on the cat café, she's thrown back into Brad's orbit yet again…Praise for Kate McMurray:"McMurray's love scenes are crackling!"—Entertainment Weekly"A rom-com that offers both sensual heat and snappy humor…literary catnip."—Booklist for Like Cats and Dogs"McMurray offers up some irresistible animal magnetism in this quirky romance...the leads' convincing chemistry give this romance its sizzle."—Publishers Weekly for Like Cats and Dogs
Chat Love (Chat Love Ser.)
by Justine FaethA novel that proves the Big Apple is ripe for dating. &“If you enjoyed Sex and the City, this book is for you.&”—Chick Lit PlusCity girl Lucia is having trouble finding a man. With a few nudges from her friends, she decides to try out Chat Love, an online dating service for New Yorkers. Hilarity ensues with one disastrous date after another . . . where do these men come from? Mars? Certainly not Manhattan! She finally meets someone from work who is almost perfect, but decides to move on as he&’s still seeing other women. She keeps in contact with a man named Jack on the Chat Love site. Could he be the one? What about her love interest at work? Will Lucia and her tight group of gals ever find love? Chat Love will give you something to talk about!&“Surprisingly riveting and entertaining to read . . . I got completely hooked on this funny, exhilarating love story.&”—Diary of a Book Fiend&“This book possesses the perfect blend of wit, romance, and feel-good vibes, which is why we think it&’s the perfect read for a honeymoon excursion. We know you&’ll be busy enjoying the love of your life, but for those down times on the beach when you&’re looking for something to relax with and indulge in, join Lucia in Chat Love as she goes through her own journey in looking for the one.&”—Sophisticated Weddings&“The characters were well-written, and I think the plot will resonate with anyone who has ever tried online dating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a funny, light romance.&”—Lindsey&’s Library
The Château: A Novel
by Paul Goldberg"We have proverb in Florida...You know why it's good to be on beach?"Bill smiles, but says nothing. He wants the guy to keep talking."Because on beach you are surrounded by idiots on only three sides.""And on the remaining side you have what?" asks Bill."Sharks..."Paul Goldberg, the acclaimed author of The Yid, takes us behind the scenes of a Florida condo board election, delivering a wild spin on Miami Beach, petty crime, Jewish identity, and life in Trump's America.It is January 2017 and Bill has hit rock bottom. Yesterday, he was William M. Katzenelenbogen, successful science reporter at The Washington Post. But things have taken a turn. Fired from his job, aimless, with exactly $1,219.37 in his checking account, he learns that his college roommate, a plastic surgeon known far and wide as the “Butt God of Miami Beach,” has fallen to his death under salacious circumstances. With nothing to lose, Bill boards a flight for Florida’s Gold Coast, ready to begin his own investigation—a last ditch attempt to revive his career. There’s just one catch: Bill’s father, Melsor. Melsor Yakovlevich Katzenelenbogen—poet, literary scholar, political dissident, small-time-crook—is angling for control of the condo board at the Château Sedan Neuve, a crumbling high-rise in Hollywood, Florida, populated mostly by Russian Jewish immigrants. The current board is filled with fraudsters levying “special assessments” on residents, and Melsor will use any means necessary to win the board election. And who better to help him than his estranged son?As he did in The Yid, Paul Goldberg has taken something we think we know and turned it on its ear. Featuring a colorful cast of characters, The Château guarantees that you will never look at condo boards, crime, kleptocracy, vodka, Fascism, or Florida the same way again.
Chatterbox Bear
by Pippa CurnickMeet Gary the bear - he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding.Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends. Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds . . . the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends.This sunny and bright picture book is bursting with energy and humour.From the illustrator of Lucie Goose, shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize.
El Chavo: Locos por la lucha libre / Crazy for Wrestling
by Juan Pablo Lombana Maria DominguezA bilingual 8x8 storybook based on the iconic Hispanic brand. Features art from the animated TV show. A cartoon version of one of the most successful series in Mexico and Latin America. Come meet El Chavo and his quirky neighborhood friends in this 8x8 storybook filled with imagination, adventure, and fun.
Che strano luogo, l’Inghilterra
by Jack StrangeQuesto libro vi descrive alcune tra le tante cose strane che fanno dell’Inghilterra un paese davvero unico, iniziando dalla stessa lingua inglese, per poi analizzare aspetti quali gli sport, i fantasmi e l’amore inglese per l’eccentricità, come nel caso di chi amava cavalcare nudo. Oltre alla gente strana, il libro descrive anche molti luoghi strani. C’è ad esempio il canale che attraversa l’Inghilterra del sud, il quale fu scavato per impedire alle orde di soldati napoleonici di effettuare un’invasione, che peraltro non si verificò mai. Oppure il gigante Cerne Abbas Giant, riconoscibile dagli eccezionali attributi maschili, presso il quale un tempo si recavano le donne che desideravano rimanere incinte. Nel libro non poteva infine mancare un riferimento ai misteriosi massi di Stonehenge. Alcune tradizioni non sono giunte fino ai giorni nostri, come nel caso della vendita delle mogli, che era un tempo abbastanza diffusa e, stranamente, avveniva spesso con il consenso della moglie stessa. Gli argomenti si fanno più seri quando il libro prende in esame il periodo della caccia alle streghe, nel diciassettesimo secolo. Per tirarvi un po’ su il morale, si passa poi ai capitoli sul cosiddetto Hellfire Club ed i draghi inglesi. Saranno davvero esistiti? Da Robin Hood fino ai briganti e ai contrabbandieri, le storie popolari inglesi riescono a trasformare in eroi gente che in realtà fu alquanto violenta. Scoprirete poi chi sono i Morris Dancers e conoscerete la famosa leggenda di Spring Heeled Jack, chiunque e qualunque cosa possa essere stato. Non poteva infine mancare un simpatico capitolo che analizza i pub, i quali svolgono un ruolo determinante in molte storie inglesi e sono tuttora una componente fondamentale della moderna cultura, in tutto il mondo.
The Cheap Handyman: True (and Disastrous) Tales from a [Home Improvement Expert] Guy Who Should Know Better
by B.S. HarrisHilarious adventures in home renovations and repairs, from a real-life Red Green.Meet Brian Harris, a (mostly) retired, self-proclaimed jack of all trades with a knack for home improvements and inventive money-saving schemes. Armed with a soldering gun, his trusty 9-foot ladder, and of course the handyman&’s secret weapon—duct tape—Brian&’s projects start out as simple chores: trim a tree branch, stain the cedar siding on his home...but all too often they end in costly disaster. Sometimes he&’s trying to do the right thing, like the time he wrecked his pool while saving some baby ducks. Often, he channels his inner MacGyver: he once taped his hockey skate back together so he could finish his rec-league game, only to get suspended for falling on the referee when it broke (again). But usually, he&’s just trying to save a buck, like the time he accidentally destroyed an expensive car key fob because he wouldn&’t pay the (outrageous) $10 fee to have the new battery professionally replaced. Filled with funny and entertaining true stories from the everyday life of an average guy just trying to save a few dollars, The Cheap Handyman is a tribute to anyone who has ever thought, &“Sure! I can do that!&”
The Cheap Handyman: True (and Disastrous) Tales from a [Home Improvement Expert] Guy Who Should Know Better
by B.S. HarrisThis Old House meets #HomeImprovementFails in this collection of laugh-out-loud essays, perfect for fans of Nick Offerman, CarTalk, or The Red Green Show. &“This book is all the fix-it you need for your hurt home improvement ego.&” —Harrison Scott Key, Thurber-prize winning author of The World's Largest ManMeet Brian Harris, a (mostly) retired, self-proclaimed jack of all trades with a penchant for DIY and inventive money-saving schemes. Armed with a soldering gun, his trusty nine-foot ladder, and of course the handyman&’s secret weapon—duct tape—Brian&’s projects start out as simple chores: trim a tree branch, stain the cedar siding on his home...but all too often they end in costly disaster. Sometimes he&’s trying to do the right thing, like the time he wrecked his pool while saving some baby ducks. Often, he channels his inner MacGyver: he once taped his hockey skate back together so he could finish his rec-league game, only to get suspended for falling on the referee when it broke (again). But usually he&’s just being, well, cheap! Like the time he inadvertently destroyed a $295 car key fob because he wouldn&’t pay the (outrageous) $10 fee to have the battery professionally replaced. In The Cheap Handyman, Brian anthologizes his hard-won wisdom, teaching us how (not) to cut down a tree, what to do if a stray cat has kittens in your HVAC system, three very incorrect uses for duct tape, the manifold hazards of pool maintenance, and more. Filled with unforgettable true stories from the everyday life of an average guy just trying to save a few bucks, The Cheap Handyman is a delightful tribute to anyone who has ever thought, &“Sure! I can do that!&”
Cheaper by the Dozen
by Frank B. Gilbreth Ernestine Gilbreth CareyThis is the true story of the Gilbreth family. It is often humorous, sometimes tender, always poignant. Frank and Lillian Gilbreth changed the way many jobs were done. They balanced professional careers with raising twelve children--six boys and six girls--long before it was the norm. This edition contains the entire text of the original edition, and teens and adults will find this book to be delightful and entertaining.
Cheaper by the Dozen (A\bantam Starfire Book Ser.)
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. Ernestine Gilbreth CareyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling classic: A hilarious memoir of two parents, twelve kids, and &“a life of cheerfully controlled chaos&” (The New York Times). Translated into more than fifty languages, Cheaper by the Dozen is the unforgettable story of the Gilbreth clan as told by two of its members. In this endearing, amusing memoir, siblings Frank Jr. and Ernestine capture the hilarity and heart of growing up in an oversized family. Mother and Dad are world-renowned efficiency experts, helping factories fine-tune their assembly lines for maximum output at minimum cost. At home, the Gilbreths themselves have cranked out twelve kids, and Dad is out to prove that efficiency principles can apply to family as well as the workplace. The heartwarming and comic stories of the jumbo-size Gilbreth clan have delighted generations of readers, and will keep you and yours laughing for years. This ebook features an illustrated biography including rare photos from the authors&’ estates.
Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. Ernestine Gilbreth CareyThe hilarious and heartwarming #1 New York Times bestseller and its beloved sequel about a larger-than-life family with twelve kids. Cheaper by the Dozen: Made into two classic movies—one starring Clifton Webb and the other starring Steve Martin—and translated into more than fifty languages, Cheaper by the Dozen is an amusing, endearing, and unforgettable memoir of the Gilbreth clan as told by siblings Frank Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth. Mother and Dad are world-renowned efficiency experts, helping factories fine-tune their assembly lines for maximum output at minimum cost. At home, the Gilbreths themselves have cranked out twelve kids, and Dad is out to prove that efficiency principles can apply to family as well as the workplace—with riotous results. &“A touching family portrait that also happens to be very, very funny.&” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Belles on Their Toes: 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. As their resourceful mother works to keep the family business running, the kids tackle the adventures of raising themselves and running a household. With the irrepressible blend of humor and good cheer characteristic of one of the most beloved families in America, the Gilbreths rise to every occasion and find a way to keep it all together. Belles on Their Toes was also made into a movie with Myrna Loy and Jeanne Crain reprising their roles. &“There is a sincere and heartwarming atmosphere in this second volume that makes it almost better reading, if possible, than the first.&” —Library Journal
The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means
by Jeff YeagerHe's at it again, but this time he's not alone. America's Ultimate Cheapskate is back with all new secrets for how to live happily below your means, á la cheapskate. For The Cheapskate Next Door, Jeff Yeager tapped his bargain-basement-brain-trust, hitting the road to interview and survey hundreds of his fellow cheapskates to divulge their secrets for living the good life on less. Jeff reveals the 16 key attitudes about money - and life - that allow the cheapskates next door to live happy, comfortable, debt-free lives while spending only a fraction of what most Americans spend. Their strategies will change your way of thinking about money and debunk some of life's biggest money myths. For example, you'll learn: how to cut your food bill in half and eat healthier as a result; how your kids can get a college education without ever borrowing a dime; how to let the other guy pay for deprecation by learning the secrets of buying used, not abused; how you can save serious money by negotiating and bartering; and how - if you know where to look - there's free stuff and free fun all around you. The Cheapskate Next Door also features dozens of original "Cheap Shots" - quick, money saving tips that could save you more than $25,000 in a single year! Cheap Shots give you the inside scoop on: * How to save hundreds on kids' toys; * What inexpensive old-fashioned kitchen appliance can save you more than $200 a year; * How you can travel the world without ever having to pay for lodging; * What single driving tip can save you $30,000 during your lifetime; * Even how to save up to 40% on fine wines (and we're not talking about the kind that comes in a box). From simple money saving tips to truly life changing financial strategies, the cheapskates next door know that the key to financial freedom and enjoying life more is not how much you earn, but how much you spend. Jeff Yeager is the author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches, and has appeared as a guest correspondent on the NBC Today Show and Discovery's Planet Green network. He is also the author of the popular blog The Green Cheapskate, www.TheDailyGreen.com Visit his website www.UltimateCheapskate.com From the Trade Paperback edition.
Cheapskates
by Charlie StellaReese Waters is barely a day out of Fishkill Penitentiary before his world is spinning crazily. He wants only to do the right thing, he just doesn't expect the right thing to entail $50,000 in cash.
The Cheapskate's Handbook: Cheap Dates, Cheap Mates, How To Resist General Impulses, and More (For Less!)
by Mifflin LoweThe humorous guide to managing your money, now updated and stingier and saltier than ever.Packed with hilarious observations, unusual tips, and the stingiest advice money couldn’t buy, The Cheapskate’s Handbook is the perfect gag gift for your favorite miser—who might just be you. Skinflint Mifflin Lowe invites fellow cheapskates to come out of the closet in a celebration of all things free, complimentary, pro bono, and if need be, cheap. With advice on everything from avoiding generous impulses to creatively bumming off your neighbors, plus delightful watercolor illustrations, hilarious photographs, and Mifflin’s own “Miser’s Aptitude Test,” The Cheapskate’s Handbook will have you laughing and saving money at the same time. What a deal!Praise for The Cheapskate’s Handbook“This book is fun. Whether you truly have some Scrooge in your DNA or not, it’s hard to take the Miserliness Aptitude Test . . . explore the Roommate Fee List . . . or read the “How to Avoid Taking Your Spouse or Significant Other to a Movie” chapter and not crack a smile. Or more. Lowe is irreverent, silly, and quite often over the top. . . . It’s a 2.0 edition, after all, so he gives you the cheapskate view on Uber, Lyft, Miley Cyrus, and more.” —Ryan G. Van Cleave, Sarasota Scene
Cheat
by Robert Kelly Bill Burr Joe DerosaMONOGAMY HAS MET ITS MATCH When it comes to scoring on the side, this book is your best friend. Comedians Bill Burr, Joe DeRosa, and Robert Kelly have experienced the rich pleasures and unspeakable risks of romantic infidelity, and survived to tell their tales. Now, they impart all the wisdom, advice, and humor they picked up along the way, including how to: * Wipe away your shame and guilt--and get smart before you get hard * Conduct your filth with the right chick, in the right place, at the right time * Take an hour to shower and scour--and fight your worst enemy: glitter * Explain a strange scrunchy, hair extension, or pair of earrings to your girl * Navigate strip clubs, massage parlors, and women of the night Lie like a woman--and call it quits without getting caught Featuring ten true stories from men who've lived the life and a link to watch Burr, DeRosa, and Kelly's hilarious short film of the same name, Cheat is a wickedly smart field guide to philandering that will revolutionize your game.
The Cheat Book: Can Kamal cheat his way on to the cool table? (The Cheat Book #1)
by RAMZEE'Laugh-out-loud funny. Kids are going to love The Cheat Book!' Cressida Cowell'Comedy gold!' Louie StowellForgotten your homework and need to WING it?Wish you could talk your way out of DETENTION?Want to SQUASH your bullies and RISE to the top?Join Kamal as he attempts to go from PUKE BOY to POPULAR!Kamal is better than anyone else in his school at fading into the background. When you're a refugee and you've started a new school three times in as many years, you learn to keep your head down.But, after a major puke incident in front of the whole school, being invisible is no longer an option. And when Kamal finds a mysterious CHEAT BOOK in the library that promises to help him gain popularity, he sees a chance to finally make his mark . . .This hilarious guide to being 'too cool for school' (or just cool enough) from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki, with black-and-white illustrations throughout!
The Cheat Book: Can Kamal cheat his way on to the cool table? (The Cheat Book #1)
by RAMZEEForgotten your homework and need to WING it?Wish you could talk your way out of DETENTION?Want to SQUASH your bullies and RISE to the top?Join Kamal as he attempts to go from PUKE BOY to POPULAR!Kamal is better than anyone else in his school at fading into the background. When you're a refugee and you've started a new school three times in as many years, you learn to keep your head down.But, after a major puke incident in front of the whole school, being invisible is no longer an option. And when Kamal finds a mysterious CHEAT BOOK in the library that promises to help him gain popularity, he sees a chance to finally make his mark . . .This hilarious guide to being 'too cool for school' (or just cool enough) from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE has black-and-white illustrations throughout and is perfect for 8+ readers.
The Cheat Book: Can Kamal survive the wild? (The Cheat Book #2)
by RAMZEEThe second book in the hilarious CHEAT BOOK series, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE has black-and-white illustrations throughout and is perfect for 8+ readers.
The Cheat Book: Can Kamal survive the wild? (The Cheat Book #2)
by RAMZEENOT FOR GROWN-UPS!Wish you could hunt down a FEROCIOUS beast?Ever wondered what a REAL night sky looks like? Want to embrace your WILD side?Join Kamal as he attempts to SURVIVE THE WILD! Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book. The Cheat Book promises its reader lifehacks for literally any occasion . . . But can it help Kamal to track down the beast lurking in the shadows, dodge all the poison ivy and make it home in one piece? Join Kamal on his hilarious new adventure, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki. With black-and-white illustrations throughout!PRAISE FOR THE CHEAT BOOK (vol.1):'Laugh-out-loud funny. Kids are going to love The Cheat Book!' Cressida Cowell, bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon'Comedy gold!' Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide series'Clever and hilarious ... A funny and much needed fresh voice in the middle grade arena' Dapo Adeola, award-winning illustrator'An authentic heart-warming story, jam-packed with fun, friendship and just the right amount of peril - it's the coolest book in town!' Rachael Davis, author of I am NOT a Prince!'Move over, Tom Gates, there's a new kid on the block! The Cheat Book is an absolutely hilarious, riot of a read' Swapna Haddow, author of the Dave Pigeon series'A HILARIOUS quest for coolness. It's fresh, it's joyous... Children are going to love it!' Rashmi Sirdeshpande, award-winning children's author
The Cheat Sheet: TikTok made me buy it! The romcom hit of 2022!
by Sarah AdamsIs it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page! 'A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' SOPHIE SULLIVAN'As slapstick funny as it is both sizzling and sweet, this best-friends-to-lovers sports romance brings its RomCom A-game' CHLOE LIESE'The perfect mix of laugh-out-loud entertaining and intensely tender' DEVON DANIELS.................................................................................The friend zone is not the end zone for Bree Camden, who is helplessly in love with her longtime best friend and extremely hot NFL legend, Nathan Donelson. The only problem is that she can't admit her true feelings, because he clearly sees her as a best friend with no romantic potential, and the last thing Bree wants is to ruin their relationship. But those abs . . . Nope! Nothing but good old-fashioned, no-touching-the-sexiest-man-alive, platonic friendship for Bree. In any case, she has other things to worry about. After a car accident ended her chance at becoming a professional ballerina, Bree changed paths and now owns her own dance studio, with big dreams to expand it. But one more rent increase could mean the end of the studio entirely. Then, as usual, Nathan comes to the rescue and buys the entire building. A stubborn Bree is not happy about it and decides to rebel with a couple - okay, maybe more than a couple - of tequila shots. Then her plan backfires as she spills her deepest, darkest secret to a TMZ reporter. One viral video later, the world thinks Nathan and Bree are the perfect couple. Before they can really talk about her confession, Nathan's publicist proposes a big opportunity that could mean financial security for Bree. The catch? They have to pretend to be in love. For three whole weeks. What will happen when Bree gives in to the feelings she's been desperately hiding for so long, and could she be imagining that Nathan is actually enjoying it? Discover the heartwarming friends to lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok!
The Cheat Sheet: A Novel
by Sarah AdamsIs it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Discover the heartwarming friends to lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok!The friend zone is not the end zone for Bree Camden, who is helplessly in love with her longtime best friend and extremely hot NFL legend, Nathan Donelson. The only problem is that she can&’t admit her true feelings, because he clearly sees her as a best friend with no romantic potential, and the last thing Bree wants is to ruin their relationship. But those abs . . .Nope! Nothing but good old-fashioned, no-touching-the-sexiest-man-alive, platonic friendship for Bree. In any case, she has other things to worry about. After a car accident ended her chance at becoming a professional ballerina, Bree changed paths and now owns her own dance studio, with big dreams to expand it. But one more rent increase could mean the end of the studio entirely.Then, as usual, Nathan comes to the rescue and buys the entire building. A stubborn Bree is not happy about it and decides to rebel with a couple—okay, maybe more than a couple—of tequila shots. Then her plan backfires as she spills her deepest, darkest secret to a TMZ reporter. One viral video later, the world thinks Nathan and Bree are the perfect couple. Before they can really talk about her confession, Nathan&’s publicist proposes a big opportunity that could mean financial security for Bree. The catch? They have to pretend to be in love. For three whole weeks.What will happen when Bree gives in to the feelings she&’s been desperately hiding for so long, and could she be imagining that Nathan is actually enjoying it? Sarah Adams scores more than touchdowns in this exciting romantic comedy.
Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones #21)
by Barbara Park<P>Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong! <P>But what about copying someone else's homework? That's not cheating, right? 'Cause homework isn't even a test! And speaking of tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating . . . is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it?