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Design Flaws of the Human Condition
by Paul S. SchmidtbergerAs can only happen in New York, two strangers find themselves railroaded into an anger-management class, where they soon become fast friends. Iris is there because of an eminently justifiable meltdown on a crowded flight, whereas Ken got caught defacing library books with rude (but true!) messages about his former boyfriend. The boyfriend that he caught in bed with another man.Needless to say, Iris and Ken were cosmically destined to be friends. What follows is a strikingly original comedy as Ken enlists Iris to infiltrate his ex-boyfriend's life in the hope of discovering that he's miserable. And Iris reciprocates, dispatching Ken to work himself into the confidence of her own boyfriend, whom she suspects of cheating. But what if Ken's ex isn't crying himself to sleep? What if he's not the amoral fiend Ken wants to believe he is? And what should Iris do when her worst suspicions start to come true? Exactly how perfect do we have the right to expect our fellow human beings to be?Anger, betrayal, loyalty, and friendship--Design Flaws of the Human Condition explores these universal themes with wisdom, compassion, and a wickedly irreverent sense of humor.
Designed For Love
by Roseanne DowellFate, kismet, or whatever you want to call it is, it turned Interior Designer, Wendy Seidel’s world upside down. From a chance meeting at the airport to Florida and back to Ohio, she can’t believe the strange circumstances that throw her and Bill Johnson together, after he literally knocks her off her feet at the airport.
Designed to Death (The Faith Hunter Scrap This Mysteries #2)
by Christina FreeburnFaith Hunter planned the perfect event at her grandmother’s shop, Scrap This, featuring local scrapbooker and “Life Artist Diva” Belinda Watson. <P><P>But the extravaganza goes up in a cloud of glitter when Belinda and her cousin, Darlene, brawl over scraplifted designs. <P><P>Faith attempts to break it up, but only makes things worse. Then when Belinda turns up dead behind the store, Faith’s involvement goes viral. <P><P>As accusations against her turn vicious, Faith sets out to prove her nemesis, Darlene, committed the crime, only to realize they are both innocent. <P><P>Now they must team up or the murderer’s plan will come together seamlessly with the frenemies sharing a jail cell—or worse, a funeral.
Designing Love: 2 Contemporary Romances
by Elley ArdenMeet the Corcarellis, a boisterous, bossy, big-hearted Italian clan, as they find love in this dynamic duo of romances, now specially priced.Family’s a blessing and a curse for the Corcarelli kids, whose best-laid plans are being blown to pieces by meddling relatives and high expectations. Everything may be going wrong for these siblings, but they may just be on the right path to love. Baby by Design: Tony Corcarelli forged his own path as the family’s black sheep, but now his dying Nonna is shamelessly pressuring him to choose between two paths he can’t fathom: a wife and kids or the priesthood. Trish DeVign is a successful interior designer, single by choice and satisfied…except for that ticking biological clock. When Trish asks her best friend’s brother, Tony, to escort her to a wedding, a night of fun and flirtation turns serious, with Trish confessing she wants a baby. Could a calculated conception be the answer they’ve both been looking for? Marriage by Design: When a new highway project will destroy the homes Angie Corcarelli’s family construction business built, she vows to protect their legacy—even if it means battling her best friend’s stuffy ex. Stuart Perrault needs the highway plans to restore his father’s faith in him and get him back on the CEO track. Falling for each other would mean disloyalty with a capital D. Are their feelings strong enough to warrant challenging their family ties? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Designs on You
by Jaci BurtonSparks fly when an interior designer and a game designer cross paths, but they must learn if they can design a happily ever after in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.Natalie Parker is in her mid-thirties, divorced, and firmly focused on her newly resurrected career and her two children. When her sister asks her to help design the backyard in the new home she shares with her boyfriend, Linc, Natalie&’s more than happy to take on the project. What she isn&’t prepared for is Linc&’s younger brother, video game designer Eugene Kennedy. He&’s smart, incredibly good-looking, and constantly flirts with Natalie. He&’s also too young for her, which makes him totally off-limits.Eugene is intrigued by Natalie&’s beauty, smarts, and especially her sarcastic wit. When he teases her, she throws it right back at him. Besides that, they have an instant chemistry, but she keeps trying to get rid of him despite the sparks that fly between them. And Eugene never backs down from a challenge. Natalie is running out of reasons to think being with Eugene is a bad thing. Her kids adore him, her sister loves him, and even her always negative mother does, too. The only person holding her back is...her. Maybe it&’s time she take that leap and design herself a love for the ages. After all, if she can create the perfect home, she sure as hell can design a happily ever after.
Designs on the Cowboy
by Roxann DelaneyA Cowboy Fixer-UpperLoner Dylan Walker has spent the past fifteen years pushing other people away. His family's century-old ranch house, once a showpiece of Desperation, Oklahoma, has fallen into disrepair since his parents passed. Still, Dylan thinks his sister went too far in hiring a renovation expert to invade his home and his life.Peppy former prom queen Glory Andrews has her work cut out building a reputation as the town's premier interior designer. The Walker job is the first big step toward reinventing herself after an ugly divorce. She can't fail-and she won't. Even if Dylan seems dead set against change.But Glory is doing much more than redecorating a home-she's determined to show Dylan that he can let go of the past and they can have a future together. If only the stubborn cowboy will let her!
Desire & Deception (Hearts of Fire #2)
by Miranda LeeDark Secrets, Forbidden Desires, Scandalous Discoveries...Welcome to a glittering new six-part saga set in Australia. This, and every novel to come, features a gripping romance that stands by itself, as the passion, scandals and hopes that exist between two fabulously rich families are revealed. But you'll also find yourself hooked throughout the series, as Gemma Smith searches for the secret of her true identity and fights for ruthless seducer Nathan Whitmore's love....Jade had a special name for Kyle Armstrong-Mr. Cool. Her father had hired him as the new marketing manager of Whitmore Opals-the job she wanted! But, the more she tried to hate Kyle, the more she found him attractive; this was real desire! Jade felt uneasy about Gemma, though, because real love was what the poor, innocent girl felt for Nathan, and Jade had no illusions about the type of man her adoptive brother was-could Kyle Armstrong be made the same way as Nathan...with ice in his veins, instead of hot blood?
Desire: The Concept and its Practical Context (Praxiology)
by Wojciech W. Gasparski Timo AiraksinenDesire is a rich term meaning wish and want, willingness and relish, appetite and lust. This volume is an effort to analyse the concept of desire and its different practical contexts from a morally philosophic point of view. By analysing multiple definitions and studying underlying motivations, the authors offer a variety of explanations and interpretations. The volume consists of three main parts. The first part, "Desire and Practice," examines desire as a mental state that seeks personal satisfaction. The second part of the volume, "Desire and Moral Life," explores social, cultural, and literary facets of desire. Finally, in the third part, "Business Ethics and Other Contexts," the authors apply PR axiological principles to the business world, examining the conflict between frugality and consumerist ideology, the role of intuition in decision-making, and the need for design education as the basis of effective planning. The contributors to this, the newest volume in Transaction's Praxeology series, seek to explore desire in PR axiological terms, with an eye toward the three E's of praxeology: ethics, effectiveness, and efficiency. In doing so, they demonstrate that desire is central for practical activity in general and work in particular.
Desk Wars: Make secret weapons from stationery with 30 models to build yourself (Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction)
by John Austin'Cubicle farms are full of enemy combatants begging to be taken out.' WIREDAchieve clandestine ends practically and inexpensively with Desk Wars - perfect for do-it-yourself spy enthusiasts. Follow fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to build 30 miniature secret weapons and surveillance tools from stationery, transforming common household items into uncommon gadgets and sidearms.Assert dominion over the desktop with these cunning contraptions:>>> Paper-Dart Watch>>> Pen Blowgun>>> Mint-Tin Catapult>>> Rubber-Band Derringer>>> Toothpaste Periscope>>> Bionic Ear>>> Cotton Bud .38 Special>>> Paper Throwing Star>>> 44 marker magnum>>> And more!
Desperate Households: A Stone Soup Collection
by Jan EliotCapturing the riotous and exhausting life of working mom Val Stone and her extended blended family . . . Jan Eliot has created a classic family story for our times." --New York Newsday * Jan Eliot manages to find the humor in working parent hassles, the terrible twos, middle-school angst, love, and the life of the single mom in this all-color collection. The all-too-real humor of Stone Soup is very wise and very funny.Distributed to more than 150 newspapers in six countries with over eight million loyal fans, Stone Soup is a funny, irreverent, sympathetic comic strip that mirrors today's complicated family life . . . while cheering us on.* Jan Eliot's Stone Soup follows the riotous and exhausting life of working mom Val, her daughters Holly and Alix, and her often too-close-for-comfort extended blended family . . . conveniently living right next door.
Desperately Seeking Annie
by Patricia KnollThursday's child has far to go...Annie had only Flynn Parker's word that they were husband and wife. There was a period two years ago that remained a complete blank...six weeks in which Flynn claimed he had wined, dined and taken her to the altar! But even if Annie had agreed to become Mrs. Parker then, she couldn't just take up now from where Flynn claimed she had left off.She couldn't be married to a perfect stranger!"Patricia Knoll delights readers with Desperately Seeking Annie, a touching story intertwining outstanding dialogue with a brilliant plot."-Romantic Times
Desperately Seeking Humor: Incredible and Satirical Tales of a Substitute Teacher
by Virginia MinickHumor. An absolute necessity to survive the War of the Wits and Sometimes Witless in the K-12 public school classroom. Gina Blue, a Master Substitute Teacher, is without a funny bone and desperately seeking humor. After enrolling in Humor Acquisition I, she acquires a silly attitude and begins to write her incredible and satirical tales!
Desperately Seeking Twin . . . (Two Halves of a Whole)
by Marie FerrarellaTWO HALVES OF A WHOLEDESPERATELY SEEKING TWIN...A small, faded photograph had turned Blair Stephens' world upside down. She'd suddenly learned she was adopted-and that, somewhere, she had a twin sister who was her spitting image! With nowhere else to turn, she hired the services of hunky Devin Quaterman, P.I. He knew a bit about twins, being one himself. But what he wanted more than anything was to make beautiful Blair his better half!Two Halves of a Whole:Identical twins separated at birth find love, family...and each other in these festive holiday stories by RITA Award-winning author Marie Ferrarella. Look for The Baby Came C.O.D. this month in Silhouette Romance.
Despicable Me 2: Attack of the Evil Minions!
by Kirsten Mayer Ed MillerAn exciting and fun picture book story featuring the unpredictably hilarious Minions and based on the all-new comedy adventure film, Despicable Me 2!
Despicable Me 2: Meet the Minions
by Lucy RosenChildren's Book.The Minions have one job, and one job only--they work for Gru! Join Dave, Kevin, Tom, Stuart, Jerry and the rest of the gang as they do everything from stealing the moon to testing jelly recipes!This book is Level 2 in the Passport to Reading program.
Despicable Me 2: The Anti-Villain League Handbook
by D. JacobsChildren's Book. Do you have what it takes to join the Anti-Villain League? Find out in this hilarious companion book to the animated film Despicable Me 2, which includes never-before-published background on the preeminent anti-villain organization, top secret spying strategies, and a detailed look at the world's most high-tech arsenal.
Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel
by Annie AuerbachGru used to be one of the most villainous villains in the world. He and his army of Minions even stole the moon! But when he adopted Margo, Edith, and Agnes, Gru became a dad. Instead of stealing landmarks, he makes pancakes, blows up unicorn balloons, and dresses like a fairy princess! Little does this dad know, though, he's about to make another career change--as a spy for the Anti-Villain League...
Despicable Me 2: Undercover Super Spies
by Kirsten MayerChildren's book.Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad. But when the world's biggest organization against treachery, the Anti-Villain League, recruits the former baddie to go on a top secret mission to save the world, he must add to his busy day of making pancakes and unicorn balloons and go undercover. Join him as he juggles fatherhood and being a super-secret agent in this hilarious storybook based on the new Universal Pictures film Despicable Me 2. Includes a fun super spy punch-out!
Despicable Me 3: Agnes Loves Unicorns!
by UniversalThe Minions are back! Join your favorite yellow friends, along with Agnes, Edith, and Margo, on a new, hilarious adventure in this beautiful hardcover picture book that is based on the highly anticipated blockbuster movie Despicable Me 3!Agnes has two lifelong dreams: One is to be adopted into a loving family (completed!) and the other is to have a pet unicorn. Explore Agnes's love of unicorns inside this lovely picture book--and join her as she goes on her biggest adventure yet--to capture a unicorn!Despicable Me 3 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal. All Rights Reserved.
Despicable Me 3: Gru's Gadget Guide
by UniversalGru and the Minions are back! Join them for another hilarious journey in this exciting storybook based on the highly anticipated blockbuster movie Despicable Me 3!Do you want to be a super villain or a secret spy? Or maybe you want to be both! Either way, this book is for you. Join Gru as he reveals all his best-kept secrets. Learn about his weapons, his vehicles, and (best of all) his Minions!Despicable Me 3 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal. All Rights Reserved.
Despicable Me 3: The Junior Novel
by Sadie ChesterfieldFrom the same studio that brought you the NY TIMES BESTSELLING MINIONS: JUNIOR NOVEL... Join Gru, Lucy, the girls, & of course the Minions another hilarious journey in this exciting junior novel based on the highly anticipated blockbuster movie Despicable Me 3! Comes with an 8-page full-color insert!When Gru goes up against Balthazar Bratt (former child star and current super villain), he and Lucy lose their jobs at the Anti-Villain League. Even worse--when Gru says he won't be returning to a life of crime, the Minions quit! Things start to look up when Gru, Lucy, and the girls fly to Freedonia to meet Gru's long-lost twin brother, Dru. But that's just where the adventure begins. After all, there's never a full moment when you're despicable. Despicable Me 3 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal. All Rights Reserved.
Despicable Me Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Arie KaplanIllumination's Despicable Me--now retold in a classic Little Golden Book!Meet the world's most notorious super-villain, Gru, his mischievous Minions, and the three little girls who turn him from superbad to Super Dad in this Little Golden Book based on the hit movie Despicable Me. Packed with heart, humor, and action, it's perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 5--and fans of all ages!
Despicable Me Minion Made: Mower Minions
by Ed MillerWhen the Minions see a commercial for a new banana smoothie blender, they must have it! But how are they going to buy it? They'll get a job, of course! Can Dave, Bob, Liam, Kevin, and Stuart handle (and survive?!) a hard day's work? Join these hilarious (and despicable!) Minions to find out in this wonderful storybook. © 2016 Universal Studios Licensing LLC.
Dessert First
by Christine Davenier Hallie DurandDessert Schneider has her very own personal style. But sometimes walking to the beat of her own drum means walking right into a heap of mischief, especially when it comes to the legendary family recipe (and Dessert's all-time favorite treat), Grandma Reine's Double-Decker Chocolate Bars. As the oldest in a rambunctious, restaurant-owning family, with a four-year-old sister who is going through a "phase" and two little brothers called "the Beasties," Dessert seems to be better at getting into trouble than getting out of it. And that's because for this eight-year-old, saying sorry is definitely not a piece o'cake!
Destination Human (Orca Currents)
by K. L. DenmanChloe thinks of herself as a normal teenage girl--if there's any such thing--until a formless alien being inhabits her body. The being is named Welkin and claims to be a Universal. Welkin has entered Chloe's body as part of a school project. Chloe agrees to let this weirdo observe her life for three days as long as Welkin doesn't interfere. Welkin tries to respect the non-interference portion of the agreement. But Welkin's stream of alien commentary as Chloe deals with boys, her coach and math homework has a comic, and sometimes enlightening, impact on Chloe's life.