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Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul
by Patty Aubery Mark Victor Hansen Jack CanfieldMom's work is never done Whether you work full time or part time, in an office or from your home, or are a stay-at-home mom, Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul is for you. The stories found in this heartwarming book are from women who, day in and day out, juggle and balance their careers and their families. Whether it's a busy day at the office, followed by music lessons and baseball practice, preparing dinner, or helping with homework, then snuggling and tucking in the little ones, life for a working mom is a busy one. But it is also an enriching and rewarding life, and the stories shared in this book by working moms will show you that it's not important to be "Super Mom" all the time, just some of the time!
Chicken Soup for the Working Woman's Soul
by Mark Victor Hansen Mark Donnelly Chrissy Donnelly Jack Canfield Patty AuberyWhether she is a corporate executive or a factory worker, an entrepreneur or a "mompreneur," today's woman is an integral part of the workforce and the American Dream. Women have made inroads in many professions that were once the domain of only men while juggling the many demands of work and family. From the woman who manages a staff of fifty, to the mother who choreographs the comings and goings of a family of five, women are the ultimate multitaskers. This collection celebrates the diversity and special contributions of women in the world of work--their hopes, their dreams and aspirations, and their accomplishments. This very special book also acknowledges the important and often unappreciated women in the homeplace through stories of stay-at-home moms for whom raising children was their most important task. These tales recognize the vital contributions of women who find their reward in devoting their lives to their families instead of collecting a paycheck. Chapters include: All in a Day's Work; Balancing Work and Family; Teamwork; Special Moments, and more, and each shares the trials of working women and the special joys that achieving career dreams can bring. Readers will laugh, cry, and nod in agreement as they connect with women who are not just making a living, but making a life.
The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure (The Chicken Squad #1)
by Doreen CroninNow an animated series on Disney Junior! They might be chicks, but they sure aren&’t chicken, and they&’re on a mission. And on this, their first (mis)adventure &“in this delightful spinoff of the J.J. Tully series&” (Kirkus Reviews), the Chicken Squad launches a galactic backyard expedition.Meet the Chicken Squad: Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie. These chicks are not your typical barnyard puffs of fluff, and they are not about to spend their days pecking chicken feed and chasing bugs. No sir, they’re too busy solving mysteries and fighting crime. So when Squirrel comes barreling into the chicken coop, the chicks know they’re about to get a case. But with his poor knowledge of shapes (“Big” is not a shape, Squirrel!) and utter fear of whatever it is that’s out there, the panicky Squirrel is NO HELP. Good thing these chicks are professionals. But even professionals get worried. Especially once they see that round, shiny, green, BIG thing in the yard. What if it’s a UFO full of aliens who want chickens as pets, or worse, dinner? It’s up to the Chicken Squad to crack a case that just might be out of this world.
Chickenpox
by Remy LaiThis hilarious and heartwarming contemporary middle-grade graphic novel is about eldest sister Abby, who is sick of being trapped at home with her FOUR younger siblings as they all suffer from the chickenpox—for fans of Guts and Allergic.All big sister Abby wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end . . . of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home.Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realize being a big sister isn’t all bad? Full of heart and hijinks, Chickenpox showcases what gets us through good times and bad: family.
The Chickens of Atlantis and Other Foul and Filthy Fiends
by Robert RankinRobert Rankin, the master of far-fetched fiction, presents, for the first time, a book written in 'the first monkey'. Sure to be taken up as the newest of literary fads, Darwin, the Educated Ape here tells his life story to his legions of fans.Featuring: Chickens! Martians! Doodlebugs! The Far Future! The Distant Past! Sherlock Holmes! Winston Churchill! Dynamite! More Monkeys than you can shake a stick at! Barmen! Pubs! The End of the World and more!The fourth in Robert Rankin's series of steampunk-tinged Victoriana novels featuring the master detective Cameron Bell (who has an unfortunate fondness for blowing up major landmarks) and his companion, Darwin, the Educated Ape, this is another masterpiece of comic fiction and SF.
Chicks Just Want to Have Fun (Early Reader)
by Francesca SimonEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.The chicks don't want to go to bed. They're sure there's a party somewhere, and they're determined to find it.
Un chico llamado Stephany
by C. Sean McGee Laura V. NarváezUna corta parábola sobre un pequeño niño que deja salir la niña que lleva en su interior. Pero algo siniestro podría estar al acecho.
Chico the Brave
by Dave HorowitzA shy chick finds the courage to soar Chico is afraid of everything, even his own shadow. His dad tries to bolster his confidence by telling him about the legendary Golden Chicken, but Chico doesn't believe anyone could be that brave. So he sets off into the mountains to find the Golden Chicken, certain that the heroic bird will give him advice. Instead, his quest leads him to something he definitely wasn't seeking--an adventure! Before he knows it, he's soaring through the sky to the very place where a courageous hero is most needed--his own hometown, where the dreaded Llama Llama Gang is turning things upside down. Readers will get a hoot out of this little hero who saves the day!
The Chief of Rally Tree: A Novel
by Jennifer BoydenDina’s gone. She left a note, she left her plants, and she left what her husband, Roal, thought was her entire world. Nothing remained but some frozen dinners and the mysterious last line of her final message: I do love you ever Dina. Professor Roal Bowman, best known in the sleepy college town of Braddock as a fake Zen master who used to pretend to be Native American and never lived up to his potential, by no means saw it coming. How could he have guessed that his wife would run away to help the famous Winter Patent, a man who had literally lived with wolves, on a grand project to embrace the consciousness of trees? He thought Dina had been happy. But the more Roal digs, the more he realizes that he never truly knew or understood his wife, that he never really listened, and that now that Dina has disappeared, he must become something more—something real—if he hopes to get her back. And he’ll have to do it quickly: he’s not the only one who wants to find Dina and Winter. The Chief of Rally Tree unfolds around Roal’s fumbling, poignant, darkly hilarious awakening to adventure and loss as he watches his life gain focus only once he understands how it might look on the evening news. Jennifer Boyden explores in poetic prose the essential questions about what identity is when it is open for collective definition, the effects of looking to media for structure and meaning, the pull toward eco-consciousness, and what our grand moment of action reveals about who we hope to become, even as we remain open to the surprise of how.
Chihuahua of the Baskervilles: A Mystery (Tripping Magazine Mysteries #1)
by Esri AllbrittenWhen the glowing form of a beloved deceased Chihuahua appears, is it a ghost, or is someone teaching a dead dog new tricks – like murder?Tripping Magazine is a quirky low-budget magazine that reports on travel destinations for believers in the paranormal. A few fake ghosts away from throwing in the towel, the Tripping staff get the tip of a lifetime when they get a call from Charlotte Baskerville, the rich founder of a clothing company for small dogs. Charlotte thinks that her Chihuahua, Petey, has come back from the dead, and she's desperate for someone to come verify his appearances. The magazine's three-person reporting team travels to Manitou Springs, Colorado, sure that the ghostly dog will be a work of fiction. But, when they arrive, they see evidence of Petey with their own eyes. And he's not just floating by – he's howling advice and spelling out threats with tiny paw prints. Is the ghost real, or is the whole phenomenon an elaborate ruse? The Tripping team must navigate the kooky world of coffin races, scheming husbands, and doggie fashion to solve the mystery – and get their story written at the same time. Uproariously funny and a great mystery to boot, Chihuahua of the Baskervilles is sure to leave you in stitches.
The Chikorita Challenge (Pokémon Chapter Books)
by Tracey WestCatch this action-packed adventure about Ash, Pikachu, and their friends! This chapter book features classic characters featured on Netflix and in Pokémon Go.Ash thinks it's cool that Chikorita has joined his Pokémon team. But the newest member of his Pokémon squad is jealous of Pikachu! So Chikorita takes off -- on a journey way beyond the Poké Ball. And that could be very dangerous! Will Pikachu and Ash find Chikorita before Team Rocket gets their paws on the Grass-type Pokémon? This chapter book is based on a thrilling storyline from the top-rated animated series now on Netflix. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
The Child Buyer: A Novel
by John HerseyAn imaginary, utterly absorbing record of the investigations of the Committee on Education, Welfare, and Public Morality of an unnamed state senate into the activities of Mr. Wissey Jones, who has come to the town of Pequot on what he says is urgent defense business. The hearings develop the suspense of a bizarre trial. It soon becomes clear that Mr. Jones buys for his corporation children of a certain sort, and that he is eager to acquire a ten-year-old named Barry Rudd, who manifests the breathtaking, prickly, sometimes obnoxious, but also deeply moving precocity of a potential genius. The dramatic conflicts exposed during the hearing revolve around the questions of exactly why Mr. Jones’s company buys children, and whether he will succeed in buying Barry. The Child Buyeris a biting commentary on some aspects of American education, on the uses of high intelligence, and on the means of defending democracy. Mr. Hersey makes fine use of the classical weapons of satire—humor and high spirits, sweet dream and nightmare, grotesqueness in the heart of normalcy—to attack not any single theory of education, but the notions that education can be an exact science; that superior minds can be set free by a national crash program; that children can be regarded as weapons; and that talent can be processed and stored for profit and defense. Although these extraordinary hearings end in a kind of horror, involving the slide into corruption or rascality or apathy of almost everyone connected with them, nevertheless the book leaves in the reader’s mind a powerful affirmation—a case for individuality, freedom of thought, integrity, faith in the young, and, above all, a better understanding of human needs in a darkling world.
A Child of Her Own
by Beverly BartonHE HAD THE ONE THING SHE WANTED....Lori Lee Guy had always longed to be someone's mommy-and she had never imagined wild and wicked Rick Warrick as anyone's daddy. But here she was, childless. And here he was, still sinfully sexy...and single-handedly raising an adorable little girl.SHE WAS THE LAST THING HE NEEDED….How could Rick have falled for Lori Lee-again? He'd learned the hard way that she was holding out for Mr. Perfect, and this bad boy had no intention of being tamed into becoming a model husband! But his daughter and Lori Lee had other ideas....
Child of the Night
by Lee KarrFor his daughter's sake...A LITTLE GIRL'S LOVE...Child psychologist Tyla Templeton realized Cassie Archer had an unwanted gift: she had visions that always came true. And something the adorable four-year-old had "seen" had made her fearful of her beloved father.A FATHER'S ONLY HOPE...Widower Clay Archer loved his daughter more than anything. But he was losing her. In desperation he turned to Tyla for help. The beautiful doctor's methods involved not only his daughter's feelings, but soon his own heart, as well. Somehow, they had to discover the secret that separated Clay from his daughter-or abandon their own growing love.A FAMILY'S FUTURE...
Child Star
by Brian "Box" BrownChild Star is a fictional documentary-style graphic novel about how growing up in the spotlight robs young actors of a true childhood.Child star Owen Eugene had it all: a hit sitcom on prime time, a Saturday morning cartoon, and a memoir on the bestseller list. The secret to his success was his talent for improvisation . . . and his small size. On screen he made the whole world laugh, but behind the scenes his life was falling apart. Hollywood ate him alive.Inspired by real-life child stars, bestselling author Brian “Box” Brown created Owen Eugene, a composite character whose tragic life is an amalgam of 1980s pop culture.
Childish Literature
by Alejandro Zambra&“Hopeful, funny, and full of wisdom. A meditation on fatherhood by one of our most perceptive writers.&” —Tara Westover, author of EducatedFrom the author of My Documents and Chilean Poet, a wise, humorous, and captivating literary exploration of the delights and absurdities of childhood, fatherhood, and family lifeChildish Literature is a charming and wide-ranging collection of short stories, essays, and even a couple of poems produced under the influence of fatherhood, a transformative experience that reshapes and enlivens the author's relationship to aging, intimacy, and time. Written in Alejandro Zambra&’s brilliantly warm, playful, and philosophical voice, these pieces explore the lives of families and their stories through a wide variety of topics—from screen time and "soccer sadness" to personal libraries, fishing, and psychedelics. Throughout, Zambra captures the texture of daily life and deep truths about how we feel and live, with particular insight into the ways parents and children challenge, enrich, and entertain each other.Simultaneously lighthearted and profound, and brilliantly rendered by National Book Award-winning translator Megan McDowell, Childish Literature is an intimate and unclassifiable new work by an internationally celebrated writer.
Children at Play: A Cul de Sac Collection (Cul De Sac Ser. #2)
by Richard A. ThompsonRichard Thompson reminds us that being a 40-year-old isn't hard, but being a four-year-old is. His warm, welcoming reminders are wonderfully lighthearted and funny as he brings home Alice's life in a fun, new Cul de Sac collection.Alice and her Blisshaven Preschool classmates charm fans of all ages. Their adventures ring alarmingly true to parents of little ones, too. From doing projects in a whirlwind of crayons and markers to their nonstop chatter to trying to comprehend a completely incomprehensible world, Thompson's characters make Children at Play a must-read. The little boxes crammed together, the shopping malls, and the insane traffic systems set the scene for the storylines and adventures that only suburban life can provide.Thompson's witty dialogue meets comically unique drawings to make Cul de Sac a place worthy of visiting on a daily basis."I thought the best newspaper comic strips were long gone, and I've never been happier to be wrong. Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac has it all--intelligence, gentle humor, a delightful way with words, and, most surprising of all, wonderful, wonderful drawings." --Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Children Make Terrible Pets
by Peter BrownCheck out this rollicking, humorous, and heartwarming twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy! When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy in the woods, she's absolutely delighted. She brings him home and begs her mom to let her keep him, even though her mom warns, "Children make terrible pets." But mom relents, and Lucy gets to name her new pet Squeaker. Through a series of hilarious and surprising scenes, readers can join Lucy and Squeaker on their day of fun and decide for themselves whether or not children really do make terrible pets.
Children of God Go Bowling
by Shannon OlsonWe first met Shannon Olson—our semifictional heroine—in Welcome to My Planet. Now, in Children of God Go Bowling, we find Shannon in her mid-thirties and still besieged by reminders that her life is anything but normal. Her friends are blossoming in marital bliss, everyone seems to own a home, and even her baby sister is having a baby. Why, in the march to adulthood, has she been left behind?<P> In an effort to be proactive, Shannon embarks upon a feng shui-inspired campaign to make room in her life for a future—or at least the hope of one. She joins group therapy (to meet new people), accepts blind dates (hey, you never know), and even gives organized religion a go (with mixed results). Of course, surprises await her in the struggle against anxiety—and from some unlikely sources.<P> With encore performances by Shannon’s mother, Flo (called "one of the great moms of American fiction" by Garrison Keillor), and other indelible characters from Welcome to My Planet, Children of God Go Bowling is the heroic, heartbreaking, hilarious story of a woman making her life happen when it didn’t quite happen for her.
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules
by David SedarisA must-have for the fans of the New York Times bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff.David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he reads stories aloud to the point he has them memorized. Sometimes he fantasizes that he wrote them. Sometimes, when they&’re his very favorite stories, he&’ll fantasize about reading them in front of an audience and taking credit for them. The audience in these fantasies always loves him and gives him the respect he deserves. David Sedaris didn&’t write the stories in Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules . But he did read them. And he liked them enough to hand pick them for this collection of short fiction. Featuring such notable writers as Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro, Joyce Carol Oates, Jean Thompson, and Tobias Wolff, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules includes some of the most influential and talented short story writers, contemporary and classic. Perfect for fans who suffer from Sedaris fever, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules will tide them over and provide relief.
A Children's Bible: A Novel
by Lydia MilletFinalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction One of the New York Times' Ten Best Books of the Year Named one of the best novels of the year by Time, Washington Post, NPR, Chicago Tribune, Esquire, BBC, and many others National Bestseller "A blistering little classic." —Ron Charles, Washington PostA Children’s Bible follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside mansion. Contemptuous of their parents, the children decide to run away when a destructive storm descends on the summer estate, embarking on a dangerous foray into the apocalyptic chaos outside. Lydia Millet’s prophetic and heartbreaking story of generational divide offers a haunting vision of what awaits us on the far side of Revelation.
A Child's Garden of Weirdness
by Dick GautierA Child's Garden of Weirdness presents thirty-two zany poems ranging from the outrageous to the bizarre that will delight children of all ages. Follow Buford the cat from mouse to morgue, grumpy Carlin P. Trump (Oh!...what fate has in store for grumpy children!) along with a cast of crazy sharks, dogs, and kids as they revel in the extraordinary (becoming humongous Q-tips) and the not-so-ordinary experiences of life with mischief and fun. Illustrated with Tony award-winning actor/artist Dick Gautier's whacky prismacolor genius, A Child's Garden of Weirdness is sure to stimulate a child's imagination and leave you laughing.
Chilling Effect: Captain Eva Innocente, Book 1
by Valerie Valdes'Hilarious and heartwarming . . . my shields are at full strength and my heart is ready for Eva's next adventure' Patrick Weekes, Lead writer at BioWare (Dragon Age, Mass Effect)A debut space opera that features an irresistible foul-mouthed captain and her misfit crew . . .Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her sister is kidnapped, Eva must undergo a series of dangerous missions to pay the ransom. But Eva may lose her mind before she can raise the money. The ship's hold is full of psychic cats, an amorous fish-faced emperor wants her dead, and her engineer is giving her a pesky case of feelings. The worse things get, the more she lies, raising suspicions and testing her loyalty to her found family.To free her sister, Eva will risk everything: her crew, her ship, and the life she's built on the ashes of her past misdeeds. But when the dominoes start to fall and she finds the real threat is greater than she imagined, she must decide whether to play it cool or burn it all down.'Jam-packed with weird aliens, mysterious artefacts, and lovable characters... A tremendous good time and an impressive debut' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)'Mass Effect meets The Expanse in this energetic space opera adventure. Eva Innocente is an unforgettable starship captain and I love every member of her crew-slash-family. This book has enough twists to keep you up way past bedtime, and I can't wait for the sequel'Michael R. Underwood, host of The Skiffy and Fanty Show'This engaging space opera debut delivers a story that dances between hilarity and seriousness, with all the joy and frustration psychic cats can bring to the mix' Library Journal (starred review) 'Imagine if Firefly and Mass Effect got together and had a baby, and that baby were delivered by Guillermo del Toro. This book is that baby. ¡Esto fue un triunfo!'Curtis C. Chen
Chimica Imperfetta
by Mary Frame Roberta TorrisiParlando di Lucy London la parola “genio” sembra riduttiva. Ha ottenuto il suo dottorato in microbiologia a soli vent'anni e possiede vastissime conoscenze; tuttavia, le sfugge ancora una materia: la gente. Il pendolo di passioni provate da chi la circonda la confonde e intriga, dunque quando le viene offerta una borsa di studio per analizzare le emozioni come agenti patogeni, coglie al volo l'occasione. Ed ecco che arriva Jensen Walker, il vicino di Lucy e l'unica persona che lei trova attraente. La vita di Jensen è materia di leggenda del campus, caotica, emotiva e complicata. In altre parole, il punto di partenza perfetto per gli studi di Lucy. Quando la sua tenacia lo fa cedere e acconsente ad aiutarla, volano scintille! Per sua sorpresa, Lucy si ritrova a combattere con le sue emozioni, sconosciute e intense. Con l'avvicinarsi della sua scadenza, Lucy deve decidere cosa è più importante: analizzare le sue passioni o...arrendersi a esse? “I personaggi e le situazioni di Chimica Imperfetta rendono spumeggiante il romanzo di debutto della Frame. Vi è una vera crescita del personaggio, reso vivo da uno stile narrativo coinvolgente che affianca la metamorfosi di Lucy. La miscela di umorismo e romanticismo la rendono una lettura meditativa e davvero piacevole.” Publishers Weekly È il primo volume della Serie Imperfetta ed è un romanzo stand-alone. Tutti i libri di questa serie presentano diversi protagonisti principali appartenenti allo stesso mondo narrativo.
Chimica Perfetta
by Miriam Meza"Cupido e Murphy entrano in un bar...". Le vite di Alberto e Belén non erano perfette e stavano per prendere una piega che le avrebbe complicate ancora di più durante un viaggio improvvisato nella città del peccato. Segreti, dubbi, amicizia, risate e tanta passione sono gli ingredienti di questa favola moderna in cui nulla è ciò che sembra. Unitevi a questa seducente barista e all'uomo misterioso che le sconvolge la vita in questa avventura movimentata ma divertente, mentre scoprono se quello che c'è tra loro è una ricetta per il disastro o una chimica perfetta.