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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyBoys don't keep diaries--or do they? <P><P>The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. <P>In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. <P>Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. <P>As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won't do and what he actually does are two very different things.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyGreg records his experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyBoys don't keep diaries--or do they? <P><P>The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. <P>In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. <P>Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. <P>As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won't do and what he actually does are two very different things.
Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet (I Can Read Level 1)
by Doreen CroninWorm is all about having fun, respecting the earth, and never taking baths. Many children will relate to this funny character! In Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet, Worm makes a surprising discovery—teachers have birthdays. That means Worm and his friends have to find the perfect present for their teacher, Mrs. Mulch. Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences.
Diary of an Accidental Wallflower: The Seduction Diaries (Seduction Diaries #1)
by Jennifer McQuistonA New York Times bestselling author “explores class, friendship and family ties in this refreshing romance” between a doctor and a debutante (Kirkus Reviews).Pretty and popular, Miss Clare Westmore knows exactly what (or rather, who) she wants: the next Duke of Harrington. But when she twists her ankle on the eve of the Season’s most touted event, Clare is left standing in the wallflower line watching her best friend dance away with her duke.Dr. Daniel Merial is tempted to deliver more than a diagnosis to London’s most unlikely wallflower, but he doesn’t have time for distractions, even one so delectable. Besides, she’s clearly got her sights on more promising prey. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?All Clare wants to do is return to the dance floor. But as her former friends try to knock her permanently out of place, she realizes with horror she is falling for her doctor instead of her duke. When her ankle finally heals and she faces her old life again, will she throw herself back into the game? Or will her time in the wallflower line have given her a glimpse of who she was really meant to be?
Diary of an Adulterous Woman: A Novel
by Curt Leviant&“A comedy of errors [and] bedroom farce&” from an award-winning author critically acclaimed for his satiric stories of love and Jewish experience (Kirkus Reviews). Reunited at their Jewish day school reunion, Guido and Charlie find themselves attracted to the same woman, a beautiful cellist named Aviva. Guido, a photographer, makes his move by going to Aviva for music lessons and soon enough, they become lovers. What Guido doesn&’t know is that his friend Charlie, a psychologist, has taken Aviva as a client and is a party to the relationship through Aviva&’s weekly confessions. Written from the point of view of all three characters, with a swirl of delightful supporting characters and even a directory of footnotes that adds expansions, humor and surprises to the narrative, Diary of an Adulterous Woman is a highly entertaining look at desire, jealousy, the power of secrets and the all-too-human complications both longing and love can bring.
Diary of an Emotional Idiot: A Novel
by Maggie EstepThe chapters includes Zoe's life as a child, growing up with a father who was shattered in a parachuting accident and worked as a horse trainer, and her life as an adult, writing smut and answering the phone for the dominatrices who rule the dungeon.
Diary of an MP's Wife: Inside and Outside Power: 'riotously candid' Sunday Times
by Sasha SwireSunday Times Political Book of the YearA Book of the Year pick in the New Statesman, Financial Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Mail on Sunday and The Times'A gossipy, amusing, opinionated account of what it's like to be married to an MP . . . Good fun and eye-opening' The Times'Riotously candid' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday TimesPick of 2020 by Craig Brown, Mail on SundayWhat is it like to be a wife of a politician in modern-day Britain? Sasha Swire finally lifts the lid. For more than twenty years she has kept a secret diary detailing the trials and tribulations of being a political plus-one, and gives us a ringside seat at the seismic political events of the last decade. A professional partner and loyal spouse, Swire has strong political opinions herself - sometimes more 'No, Minister' than 'Yes'. She detonates the stereotype of the dutiful wife. From shenanigans in Budleigh Salterton to state banquets at Buckingham Palace, gun-toting terrorist busters in pizza restaurants to dinners in Downing Street sitting next to Boris Johnson, Devon hedges to partying with City hedgies, she observes the great and the not-so-great at the closest of quarters. The results are painfully revealing and often hilariously funny. Here are the friendships and the fall-outs, the general elections and the leadership contests, the scandals and the rivalries. Swire showed up, shored up and rarely shut up. She also wrote it all down. Diary of an MP's Wife is a searingly honest, wildly indiscreet and often uproarious account of what life is like in the thick of it.
Diary of an MP's Wife: Inside and Outside Power: 'riotously candid' Sunday Times
by Sasha SwireSunday Times Political Book of the YearA Book of the Year pick in the New Statesman, Financial Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Mail on Sunday and The Times'A gossipy, amusing, opinionated account of what it's like to be married to an MP . . . Good fun and eye-opening' The Times'Riotously candid' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday TimesPick of 2020 by Craig Brown, Mail on SundayWhat is it like to be a wife of a politician in modern-day Britain? Sasha Swire finally lifts the lid. For more than twenty years she has kept a secret diary detailing the trials and tribulations of being a political plus-one, and gives us a ringside seat at the seismic political events of the last decade. A professional partner and loyal spouse, Swire has strong political opinions herself - sometimes more 'No, Minister' than 'Yes'. She detonates the stereotype of the dutiful wife. From shenanigans in Budleigh Salterton to state banquets at Buckingham Palace, gun-toting terrorist busters in pizza restaurants to dinners in Downing Street sitting next to Boris Johnson, Devon hedges to partying with City hedgies, she observes the great and the not-so-great at the closest of quarters. The results are painfully revealing and often hilariously funny. Here are the friendships and the fall-outs, the general elections and the leadership contests, the scandals and the rivalries. Swire showed up, shored up and rarely shut up. She also wrote it all down. Diary of an MP's Wife is a searingly honest, wildly indiscreet and often uproarious account of what life is like in the thick of it.
Diary of an Online Dating Junkie
by Dawn MarieAfter more than 15 years of marriage, Dawn Marie's got a divorce, a daughter, and a dilemma. Diary of an Online Dating Junkie chronicles, in hilarious and heartwarming detail, the real life journey of a woman who finds herself looking for love online. The road is bumpy and filled with incredible highs, like a shiny new Porsche, and devastating lows, like an empty bank account and a rock hard bed in a tiny trailer. Dawn takes her experiences in stride and it doesn't take long for her to realize that finding true love might just be the most difficult test of her life.
Diary of an Ugly Duckling
by Karyn LanghorneWhat makes an otherwise sane woman appear on a reality TV show?Especially one as drastic as Ugly Duckling? For Audra Marks, the last straw comes when she loses her shot with handsome Art Bradshaw to the prettier and lighter-skinned Esmeralda Prince. Audra's always lived in a classic movies fantasy world of diva dames and handsome heroes, where the costumes are gorgeous, the good guys always win, and love always triumphs. But now, her heart broken, she's decided to do anything to get back her man and show her hypercritical mother she can "pretty up" with the best of them in the bargain.After all, if the folks at Ugly Duckling can transform a homely, buck-toothed white girl into a ravishing beauty, just think what they'll be able to do with Audra! But until she truly believes she's beautiful inside, it won't matter how hot and pretty they make the outside package. And Audra's obsession with perfection may be leading her farther and farther away from what's really important -- and blinding her to the love that's been waiting there all along . . .
Diary of an Ugly, Recently Divorced Man
by Félix Gálvez“Diary of an Ugly, Recently Divorced Man” is the fun, sarcastic and at the same time sensitive narrative of a divorce as seen through the eyes of a Spanish man trying to survive the biggest calamity of his life with the unreliable help of his friends and a sense of humor. But love…ah, love is a hard thing to escape.
The Diary of Archie the Alpaca
by Kevin MacNeilMacNeil&’s alpaca shares a diary full of wisdom and humor, that also promotes mindfulness while giving you a laugh. If you haven&’t yet met Archie the Alpaca now&’s your chance. Prolific writer, social observer, grassiccino drinker, occasional dancer, and loyal friend, Archie sees the world like no-one else. Gathered here are his thoughts, feelings, loves, hates, and everything in between. From his remarks on the volume of phone conversations to friendship with cats, tributes to great art and artists, and the joy of being Salvador Dali, his diary will teach you to think about everything you know just a little bit differently.
Diary Of A Body
by Daniel PennacFrom a particularly humiliating accident at scout camp, to the final stages of terminal illness, Daniel Pennac's warm, witty and heart-breaking novel shows the rise and fall of an ordinary man, told through his observations of his own body.It is with damp eyes (not to mention underpants) that our narrator begins his diary, seeking through it to come to terms with the demoralising quirks of his fleshy confines. Through the joys and horrors of puberty to the triumphs of adolescence, we grow to love him through every growth, leak and wound, as he finds himself developing muscles, falling in love, and then leaving school to join the French Resistance.Yet, as ever, this is only half the story. As years pass and hairs grey, everything he took for granted begins to turn against him. Tackling taboo topics with honesty and charm, Pennac's wit remains sharp even as everything else begins to sag. This is a hugely original story of the most relatable of unlikely love stories: a human, and the body that defines him.Translated from the French by Alyson Waters
Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990
by Miriam Elia Ezra EliaThe darkly comic musings of a deeply thoughtful rodent—the perfect gift for pet lovers and anguished existentialists of all ages. Edward is a hamster—yet he contains multitudes. Trapped in a cage with a wheel that taunts him with its meaninglessness, Edward records the existential ennui that is the sum of his short life. His diary is an extraordinary work, filled with profound meditations on the nature of captivity, the emptiness of life, and the irrational will to live. This dark, pithy, irresistibly witty diary, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Miriam Elia, makes the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list. It won&’t take long before readers recognize that Edward is not just a hamster—he is a state of mind.This irreverant, illustrated gift book is perfect for: • White elephant gifts • Gag gifts • Funny gifts • Gifts for coworkers • Office gifts • Gifts for men • Gifts for women
The Diary of Jinky: Dog of a Hollywood Wife
by Carole Raphaelle DavisThe diary of a dog, Jinky, is a narrative as if told to Hollywood actress and singer, Carole Raphaelle Davis. Jinky's life began in a cage in San Pedro, California. Some creepy guy bought the dog for his stupid wife who didn't want him. One night, the guy took the dog to the pound and threw him into a cold, wet crate and slammed the gate. Luckily, Jinky was rescued and he now lives in a beautiful house in the Hollywood Hills.
Diary Of A Mad Mummy: The Knight In Screaming Armor; Diary Of A Mad Mummy; Deep In The Jungle Of Doom; Welcome To The Wicked Wax Museum (Give Yourself Goosebumps #10)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!While you're on vacation you get a chance to check out an exhibit of Egyptian artifacts and a pretty cool mummy. But when you get to where the mummy is supposed to be all you find is a pile of bandages and a really old diary filled with entries that seem to have been written by Mr. Mummy himself!If you touch the bandages they'll wrap themselves around you and poof -- you're a mummy. If you decide to use the clues in the diary to find the wrapped wonder you'll find yourself searching through the pyramids in Egypt. Will you be stuck there -- forever? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Diary Of A Minecraft Zombie Book 5: School Daze
by Zack ZombieSummer Vacation is Almost Here and 12 Year Old Zombie Just Can't Wait! Join Zombie on a Hilarious Adventure as He Tries to Make it Through the Last Few weeks Before Summer Break. How much trouble can a 12 year old Zombie get into, just to take his mind off of the grueling last few weeks before Summer break? A lot more than you would expect! Find out about all of the crazy ideas Zombie comes up with, just so he can have the best Summer ever. Jump into This Zany Minecraft Adventure Today!
Días de perros: Crónicas de la Primaria Carver, Libro 1 (The Carver Chronicles)
by Karen EnglishEs difícil ser el nuevo niño en la Primaria Carver. Gavin tenía muchos amigos en su anterior escuela, pero aquí los niños parecen no saber que es bastante bueno andando en patineta o lo bueno que es jugando al fútbol. Cuando su amigo Richard lo visita y los niños se meten en problemas, Gavin no solo corre el peligro de perder a su único amigo nuevo, sino que además debe cuidar a la horrible perrita de su tía abuela Myrtle como castigo. Para empeorar aún más las cosas, Gavin parece haber llamado la atención de un bravucón en la escuela. ¿Podrá evitar ser golpeado en el parque de patinetas? ¿Y cómo podrá probar lo genial que es con una pequeña pomerania saltarina con un moño rosa a su lado? Esta serie de libros infantiles sobre un variado grupo de alumnos de primaria, escritos por Karen English, autora galardonada con el premio Coretta Scott King, ofrecen una narración precisa, personajes y situaciones con los que identificarse, y mucha acción. Los lectores emergentes y los flamantes lectores independientes se reconocerán en estas graciosas historias de la escuela y la familia.
Diccionario de la política española
by Anacleto Panceto ProtestonaEl libro de los tuiteros de política más ácidos y populares de las redes sociales. A través de una serie de entradas --«Aprovechategui», «Beca», «Censura», «Carles Puigdemont», «Corrupción», «Máster», «Pablo Iglesias», «M. Rajoy», «Pedro Sánchez»-- y alguna que otra frase célebre --«Lo desconozco», «Usted se financia de Venezuela», «... y los españoles, muy españoles y mucho españoles»--, Protestona y Anacleto Panceto --ácidos y geniales analistas de Twitter-- describen de forma voraz, cómica, informativa e irónica las dinámicas de la política española. Y lo hacen con un lema que lamentablemente en estos tiempos resulta indiscutible: la política en España parece una broma, y este libro también.
The Dice Man: A Novel
by Luke Rhinehart&“One of the fifty most influential books of the last half of the twentieth century,&” a comic novel about a therapist making life choices by rolling dice. (BBC) The cult classic that can still change your life . . . Let the dice decide! This is the philosophy that changes the life of bored psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart―and in some ways changes the world as well. Because once you hand over your life to the dice, anything can happen. Entertaining, humorous, scary, shocking, subversive, The Dice Man is one of the cult bestsellers of our time. &“A fine piece of fiction . . . touching, ingenious and beautifully comic.&” —Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange &“Luke Rhinehart and THE DICE MAN have launched a psychiatric revolution.&” —London Sunday Telegraph &“A blackly comic amusement park of a book.&” —TIME Magazine &“Weird, hilarious . . . an outlandishly enjoyable book.&” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch &“Witty reckless clever . . . . a caper at the edge of nihilism.&” —LIFE Magazine &“Brilliant . . . much like CATCH-22 . . . the sex extra-juicy.&” —The Houston Post &“Outrageously funny.&” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram &“Hilarious and well-written . . . A brilliant summary of modern nihilism. Dice living will be popular, no doubt of that.&” —Time Out (London)
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
The Dick: A Novel
by Bruce Jay FriedmanA pencil-pushing policeman becomes a badass sleuth in this off-the-wall detective story from one of America's funniest writers Kenneth LePeters (née Sussman) is a "quasi-dick." A public relations man for homicide bureaus, he carries a half-size badge and keeps his pearl-handled Smith & Wesson .38 locked in his desk drawer. Recently returned to the East Coast after 17 years in America's heartland, he finds the cosmopolitan air of a big-city police department refreshing--the detectives treat him almost like a real member of the homicide family. Then everything goes horribly wrong. . . . A zoning quirk of their new neighborhood forces the LePeters's 10-year-old daughter, Jamie, to go to the worst school in town. Blaming her husband, Claire LePeters starts an affair with Detective Chico, a cop turned underground filmmaker. To make matters worse, when his colleagues discover that LePeters is Jewish, their bonhomie dries up as fast as a false lead. To reclaim his manhood and get his family back, LePeters must become the full-fledged dick he never thought he could be. Bruce Jay Friedman's twisted take on the cop novel is a hilarious, mordant, and wildly inventive portrait of a man daring to succeed in a world that has always expected him to fail. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bruce Jay Friedman including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
Dick By Law
by Robert T. Jeschonek David Reddick"Dick By Law is fun. What's in a name? Ah, there's the rub..." – Neil Innes, writer/actor/musician/comedian, Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Rutles, and The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.What if you could have someone legally declared a dick? Simon Bellerophon does just that! When pain in the ass Horne Shaw pushes him too far, Simon sues to have him branded a dick...and wins, in the craziest court case ever. But that's just the beginning of this out-there, in-your-face comedy. If you love TV shows like Family Guy and South Park or websites like Funny Or Die, you'll love Dick By Law. Don't miss this crazy novel by award-winning storyteller Robert T. Jeschonek, a master of unique and unexpected comedy that really packs a punch. For mature readers only.