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Dinner with the Schnabels
by Toni Jordan'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!' LIANE MORIARTYYou can marry into them, but can you ever really be one of them?A novel about marriage, love and family.Things haven't gone well for Simon Larsen lately. He adores his wife, Tansy, and his children, but since his business failed and he lost the family home, he can't seem to get off the couch.His larger-than-life in-laws, the Schnabels - Tansy's mother, sister and brother - won't get off his case. To keep everyone happy, Simon needs to do one little job: he has a week to landscape a friend's backyard for an important Schnabel family event.But as the week progresses, Simon is derailed by the arrival of an unexpected house guest. Then he discovers Tansy is harbouring a secret. As his world spins out of control, who can Simon really count on when the chips are down?Life with the Schnabels is messy, chaotic and joyful, and Dinner with the Schnabels is as heartwarming as it is outrageously funny.Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels:'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight.' PIP WILLIAMS, author of The Dictionary of Lost Words'Toni Jordan at her finest - brilliantly observed and highly entertaining. I inhaled her words then snorted them out laughing!' JOANNA NELL'Smart, tender, wise and hilarious. This is a dinner I didn't want to leave.' KATHRYN HEYMANPraise for Toni Jordan:'Laugh-out-loud funny' The Australian Women's Weekly'Crisp and clever' Saturday Paper'A moving comedy' Who Weekly'An emotionally rich domestic drama' The Australian'Pitch-perfect blend of intelligence, compassion and humour' The Guardian
Dino and Pablo's Prehistoric Games (Wordless Graphic Novels)
by Loïc Dauvillier Baptiste AmsallemPablo could spend all day sliding down Dino's long neck. But what happens when the huge dinosaur accidentally sends the cave boy flying? Find out in this wordless graphic novel where the artwork brings the story to life.
Dino Danger (Mortimer Keene #4)
by Tim HealeyA wickedly funny series that will appeal to all young scientists, created by Chris Mould, illustrator of A Boy Called Christmas and Tim Healey. If you like Horrid Henry, you'll love Mortimer Keene.Mortimer Keene is full to bursting with madcap plans, and if it's trouble you're after, look no further! With laugh-out-loud illustrations, rollicking rhymes, and short chapters perfect for new readers, this fourth book in the series sees Mortimer Keene involved with DINOSAURS...Mortimer Keene has invented a Time Machine! Soon the school is surrounded by dinosaurs. But what happens when a pterosaur grabs poor Emily Bruce?'The illustrations are hilarious... one funny story!' - Guardian
Dino Duckling
by Alison MurrayIn this fun and endearing celebration of differences, a dinosaur finds a home with a family of ducks--a fresh twist on the beloved "The Ugly Duckling" tale.Even as an egg, Dino Duckling is different from all the other baby ducks. And when he's born, no one seems to notice that he's actually a dinosaur! Mama Duck knows that there is plenty of room for difference in a loving family, but there's one big problem: How will Dino Duckling fly south for the winter without any wings? Can Dino Duckling ever truly belong? Alison Murray's heartwarming reinvention of a classic is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered how to fit in.
The Dino Files #1: A Mysterious Egg
by Mike Boldt Stacy McanultyWhat if a fossil in your backyard . . . came to life?! Frank's grandma is a famous paleontologist (that's a dinosaur scientist). But she's also an adult who makes up rules. Rules like: no digging for dinosaur bones when you have a sunburn. That means Frank is stuck playing inside with his annoying cousin, Samantha. But then Grandma finds a fossil of an egg! And when Frank and Sam sneak into the dino lab late at night, they find something even more amazing. . . . The hilarious Dino Files chapter book series follows a nine-year-old dinosaur expert, his paleontologist grandparents, a cat named Saurus, and fossils that might not be so extinct!
The Dino Files #2: Too Big to Hide
by Stacy Mcanulty Mike BoldtHow do you hide a pet dinosaur? Taking care of a baby dinosaur is hard work. And it's even harder when you can't tell anyone about him! Frank and Sam are good at feeding, cleaning, and walking Peanut. But their grandma has found a new fossil and it looks just like Peanut's horn . . . only a thousand times bigger! Will baby Peanut grow to be that huge, too? How do you hide a dinosaur when he becomes as big as a house? It won't be easy. Especially when scientists come to the dig site to make a movie about the new fossil. The hilarious Dino Files chapter book series follows a nine-year-old dinosaur expert, his paleontologist grandparents, a cat named Saurus, and fossils that might not be so extinct!
The Dino Files #3: It's Not a Dinosaur!
by Stacy Mcanulty Mike BoldtA new reptile is swimming up to Frank's campsite . . . and it's not a dinosaur! Frank and his cousin Sam believe anything is possible. They have a pet dinosaur, after all! So when Frank's dad tells them he saw a Nothosaurus in the river, they can't wait to look for it on their camping trip. The Notho is a prehistoric reptile, not a dinosaur . . . but is she dangerous? There's only one way to know for sure: find that dinosaur--er, reptile! The hilarious Dino Files chapter book series follows a nine-year-old dinosaur expert, his paleontologist grandparents, a cat named Saurus, and dinosaurs that aren't so extinct
Dino Pajama Party: A Bedtime Book
by Laurie WallmarkJoin the dinos for a bash before bedtime!Much like us, dinosaurs love to have fun. Dinosaurs from all around gather together to play instruments, dance, and sing before bedtime. But soon the dinosaurs grow tired and need their rest. This is a book that's sure to have kids following the dinos' lead as they get ready to go to sleep.
Dinomighty!: Dinosaur Graphic Novel (Dinomighty! #1)
by Doug PaleoA wildly funny full-color graphic novel about dinosaur heroes on a quest to fight for good over evil.On their own, they are four mild-mannered dinos, but together they are . . . DINOMIGHTY!Everything is pleasant and good in Dinotown . . . until Teri-Dactyl discovers a cryptic email that says the precious Golden Egglettes are in danger! Dinomighties unite! But can they spring into action fast enough to save these valuable jewels from evil baddies?Readers of Dog Man, Hilo, and The Bad Guys will love the outrageous and zany humor paired with the action-packed adventure in this exciting graphic novel series.
Dinos Are Forever
by Greg Trine Frank W. Dormer"I am retiring from my life as a superhero and have enclosed my cape. Use it well. Sincerely, Uncle George." Jo Schmo comes from a long line of crime fighters, but she's just a normal fourth grade girl into boys and skateboards--until her uncle's cape arrives on her San Francisco doorstep. Time to join the family business! Gramps shows Jo the tricks of the trade, and her dog, Raymond, becomes her slobbery sidekick. Just in time, too. Can Jo stop Dr. Dastardly and his deadly gang of dead dinos? Stay tuned for more adventures of Jo Schmo, complete with hilarious black-and-white illustrations.
Dinosaur Boy Saves Mars
by Cory Putman OakesDinosaurs, Martians, and mystery, oh my! Fans of Michael Buckley's NERDS and Dan Gutman's Genius Files will love this hilarious, action-packed adventure series. What would life be like if you were part dinosaur?When you're part Stegosaurus life can be a little crazy. (Yes, sleeping with plates is weird. No, dino-human hybrids do not have second brains in their butts.) But Sawyer's life is normal(ish) -- until he's yanked aboard a UFO and sent on a mission to Mars.Sawyer, Elliot and Sylvie travel to Mars to find her missing father, but they find even bigger trouble. Mars is trying to kick Pluto out of the solar system. And the fate of both planets will be decided by the upcoming Pluto VS Mars soccer match. Of course.It's an intergalactic mess, and only Sawyer can save Mars, defend Pluto and protect the galaxy..."You thought your day at school was rough. Try being half dinosaur. Dinosaur Boy is a hilarious adventure and as sharp as a stegosaurus's tail, with twists and turns on every page...fantastic." --Nathan Bransford, author of Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow"Funny, fast-paced, and filled with surprising twists, Dinosaur Boy is a charming story about friendship, bullies, dinosaurs,and learning to live with being very, very different. The ending will have boys and girls roaring for more of Sawyer's adventures, and possibly wishing for their very own dinosaur genes!" --Nikki Loftin, author of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy and Nightingale's Nest
The Dinosaur Club: A Novel
by William HeffernanJack Fallon's life is being downsized. His wife of twenty-four years is dumping him, and the only company he's ever worked for is about to do the same....The head honchos at Waters Cable have implemented a "workforce imbalance correction," which includes canning Jack and his coworkers, all of whom are middle-aged executives in the 50/50 class -- at least fifty years old and making $50,000 or more. Refusing to become fossils, Fallon and his cohorts dub themselves "The Dinosaur Club," and prepare to strike like ferocious T-rexes. Using clandestine maneuvers, corporate intrigue, good old-fashioned office politics, and a secret weapon -- Samantha Moore, a beautiful young attorney -- The Dinosaur Club vows to reverse evolution and drive the company's greedy Young Turks into extinction.Award-winning author William Heffernan puts a scathing spin on corporate America in a novel that is both hilarious and compellingly on the money.
Dinosaur Dinner, with a Slice of Alligator Pie
by Dennis LeeFor the first time, the poetry of Dennis Lee, the Pied Piper of children's verse, has been collected in one rousing volume by the inimitable Jack Prelutsky. From food fantasies to schoolyard chants and monster mayhem, Lee really knows how to tickle kids with words. There are quiet poems, rude and rambunctious poems, and some pure nonsense verses that trip off the tongue, begging to be said over and over again.
Dinosaur Hunter
by Steve WhiteCongratulations - your application for a Mesozoic hunting license has been successful!Before you travel back in time and charge headlong into a teeming pack of prehistoric big game, we strongly advise that you read the following guidebook. It will provide you with information crucial to success - and survival! You will learn the basic facts of geography, climate and environmental conditions of the three periods that make up the exciting Mesozoic era. Then you will uncover the startling variety of fauna that populates this ancient earth, as well as the specific information on tracking, spores and behaviour so essential for the field sportsperson. Remember, in this time, these monstrous beasts rule the earth, so arming yourself with the facts is vital. Let the hunt begin!
Dinosaurs: A Novel
by Lydia MilletNamed one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2022 by Boston Globe, Literary Hub and The Millions A stunning new novel from the author of A Children’s Bible, a National Book Award finalist and one of the New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2020. Over twelve novels and two collections Lydia Millet has emerged as a major American novelist. Hailed as "a writer without limits" (Karen Russell) and "a stone-cold genius" (Jenny Offill), Millet makes fiction that vividly evokes the ties between people and other animals and the crisis of extinction. Her exquisite new novel is the story of a man named Gil who walks from New York to Arizona to recover from a failed love. After he arrives, new neighbors move into the glass-walled house next door and his life begins to mesh with theirs. In this warmly textured, drily funny, and philosophical account of Gil’s unexpected devotion to the family, Millet explores the uncanny territory where the self ends and community begins—what one person can do in a world beset by emergencies. Dinosaurs is both sharp-edged and tender, an emotionally moving, intellectually resonant novel that asks: In the shadow of existential threat, where does hope live?
Dinosaurs in Disguise
by Stephen Krensky Lynn MunsingerFrom ancient Egypt to medieval jousts, from office jobs to grocery shopping, one boy reimagines the modern world with dinosaurs in hiding. This fun, light read will tickle readers’ funny bones while subtly introducing themes of conservation and stewardship, inspiring children to question the world around them.
Dinosaurs on Kitty Island
by Michael SlackA playdate between intrepid kitties and cautious dinosaurs doesn't go quite as planned in this hilarious story of friendship and compromise!Life on Dinosaur Island is so boring. Who wants to watch stuff sink in tar pits all day? So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitty Island to play with their new kitty friends, even though the level-headed narrator warns them that it will end in cat-astrophe. After all, the kitties are fearless and feisty! And these dinos? Well, cuddles are more their speed. Now these tiny kitties and hulking dinos need to find some common ground before their playdate and friendship go extinct.
Dinotrux Dig the Beach
by Chris GallSurf's up in the third picture book about the Dinotrux! Fed up with steamy summertime Jurassic jungles, the mighty monsters are getting hot and grumpy, and they need a vacation.... Time to roll on down to the beach! Tyrannosaurus Trux might be able to "hang ten" on his surfboard, but not all of the trux feel so at home near the water. Can they organize their skills to dig up the beach and build the best sandcastle ever? Dive into the silliest, splashiest Dinotrux adventure yet to find out!
¿Los Dioses Aun Bailan en las Cascadas?: Las Nuevas Aventuras de Lorewyn & Compañía, Libro 1 (Las Nuevas Aventuras de Lorewyn & Compañía #1)
by C. J. PearsonKhendryll, un joven Acólito del rígidamente teocrático reino de Khelyria, tiene una experiencia cuando es un niño. Atestigua algo maravilloso y mágico que cambia su vida y lo impulsa a querer explorar una comprensión más profunda de la verdad espiritual y mística, una comprensión que está prohibida por los Clérigos de Jurryk. Con su confianza en su mentor progresista sacudida y su mejor amiga alienada por una decisión impulsiva de su parte, Khendryll finalmente se da por vencido y acepta las interpretaciones tradicionales del Templo, convirtiéndose en un Clérigo y negando lo que alguna vez creyó. Pero la llegada de Lorewyn y sus compañeros a Khelyria reaviva el deseo del joven de buscar la verdad, por impopular que esta sea, e inspira a Lorewyn, Rhianyn, Tristyn, y Blythe a unirse a él (junto con un aliado descarriado del pasado) en ayudar a un reino atribulado a comprender quien es Jurryk realmente, y de qué se tratan realmente sus (?) enseñanzas.
Dioses Divinos Espaciales 3: Las travesuras de Rangda (Dioses Divinos Espaciales #3)
by Martin LundqvistCuando el Plan Divino es estúpido, el futuro de la humanidad está en juego. Debido a un desafortunado error de calendario, el Plan Divino sufrió un pequeño traspie. En lugar de dar a luz a La Elegida, la Rebelde Marciana Keila Eisenstein libera a la Malvada Demonio Espacial Rangda Kaliankan y a su ejercito de canibales Xeno sobre la humanidad. “Afortunadamente” la Verdadera Creadora, la deidad suprema de la Vía Lactea, tiene un plan para lidiar con la nueva amenaza. Convencer al ex de Keila, Metatron, de que encuentra una madre sustituta para el embrión nonato de Keila y él, de modo que La Elegida pueda nacer y arreglar el desastre que la Verdadera Creadora ha causado. Seis meses más tarde, nace Sabina. Mientras tanto, la nueva líder alemana Hilda Muller se da cuenta de cómo salvar a la Tierra de la invasión Xeno. Como los alemanes no han ganado una guerra en un milenio, ella soborna a los invasores Xeno con copiosas cantidades de cerveza alemana, lo que salva a la Tierra. Debido al gran plan de Hilda, ella es ascendida a líder planetaria. Habiendo fallado al tratar de invadir la Tierra, Rangda idea un nuevo plan. Se alía con el loco marciano Melchor Dorevitch y su ejército caníbal. Juntos derrotan a los antiguos enemigos de Rangda, los Zetan. Después de esto, Rangda, y Melchor comienza una odisea alrededor de la Vía Láctea en busca de los mágicos dispositivos de la trama, los cristales Zeto. Finalmente, Rangda tiene todos los cristales Zeto, y Sabina, como la Elegida, tiene que enfrentarse a Rangda. Pero hay un problema... Sabina no ha entrenado y no parece muy interesada en llevar a cabo el Plan Divino. En definitiva, ¡sólo un milagro puede salvarnos!
Dioses Divinos Espaciales: la Trilogia
by Martin LundqvistUna serie de novelas de ciencia ficción en tono de comedia negra, todas integradas en una gran novela. La trilogia de los Dioses Divinos Espaciales es una parodia de la trilogia Los Divinos Zetan, del mismo autor. La trilogía contiene: las travesuras de Abraham, Revolución para Dummies y Las picardías de Rangda. Dioses Divinos Espaciales 1: las travesuras de Abraham ¡Cuando Dios muere, un idiota toma su lugar! Dioses Divinos Espaciales 2: Revolución para Dummies Keila es la perfecta revolucionaria: Corta en los departamentos de inteligencia, cordura y sentido comun, ella tiene algo mucho más importante: !Armadura de trama, y la ayuda telepática de Rangda, la malvada demonio espacial! Dioses Divinos Espaciales 3: Las picardías de Rangda Cuando el Plan Divino es estúpido, el futuro de la humanidad está en juego.
Dioses Menores (Mundodisco #Volumen 13)
by Terry PratchettUna nueva aventura de Mundodisco con una desternillante sátira sobre religiones y guerras. Una fábula fantástica sobre el planeta plano y circular que navega por el espacio sobre el lomo de cuatro elefantes y una tortuga gigante. Una desternillante sátira sobre religiones y guerras. Brutha es un muchacho sencillo y analfabeto que se enfrenta a terribles problemas. Un dios le ha hablado y se ha convertido en el Elegido. Quiere terminar con una Iglesia poderosa y corrupta, quiere evitar una horrible guerra santa, quiere paz y justicia. Pero por encima de todo, lo que realmente quiere ¡es que su dios elija a Otro! Reseña:«Sin duda alguna, Terry Pratchett es el parodista más humorístico de la actualidad.»The New York Review of Science Fiction
Diplomatic Adventures: Esprit de Corps, Stiff Upper Lip, and Sauve Qui Peut
by Lawrence DurrellThe complete Antrobus stories of diplomatic mischief comprise “a rewarding cocktail based on two parts Wodehouse and half a part of H. H. Munro” (The New York Times). Versatile British novelist, travel writer, and member of the real-life family portrayed in the PBS Masterpiece production, The Durrells in Corfu, Lawrence Durrell worked in the Foreign Service during and after World War II, where he experienced the absurdities of international diplomacy firsthand. Here are the complete misadventures of British diplomat Antrobus at his post in Vulgaria, behind the Iron Curtain, featuring delightful illustrations. “These tales of comic woe, small disasters, goofs, gaffes and misadventures from the ridiculous to the absurd depict the vaudeville of a government bureaucracy” (Publishers Weekly). Esprit de Corps: After decades spent representing Britain around the globe, Antrobus has earned countless medals and the right to pass afternoons in his London club, musing over old times. Unfortunately, every old embarrassment still rankles—no matter how ridiculous. The incident with the Yugoslav ghost train, for instance, still causes him to clench his fists in fear. When he speaks of Sir Claud Polk-Mowbray, he takes pains to lower his voice—lest an American hear. And his stomach has never recovered from a potentially disastrous misprint: “THE BALKAN HERALD KEEPS THE BRITISH FLAG FRYING.” “My goodness it is funny.” —The Daily Telegraph Stiff Upper Lip: In “If Garlic Be the Food of Love,” the overseer of the kitchen at the British embassy in Vulgaria is flagrantly abusing his power. He has begun serving food with garlic! Does he mean to cripple international diplomacy with foul breath? No mere mint can save him now. After this initial taste, eight more stories make it abundantly clear why Antrobus nicknames his fellow diplomats “dips.” “No person, place or thing can ever quite remain the same for us after we have seen, smelled, tasted, heard and felt it through the senses of Lawrence Durrell.” —Saturday Review Sauve Qui Peut: In “What-ho on the Rialto!” a diplomatic incident begins brewing as soon as the lovely new French ambassador—or is it ambassadress?—arrives in Vulgaria. One of the British delegation is instantly besotted, and about to begin his pursuit when a rival appears in the form of roguish Italian diplomat Bonzo di Porco. As gentlemen, they settle their dispute rationally: with swords. Eight more sharp-witted examples of international relations follow. “Very funny, impeccably phrased.” —Kirkus Reviews
Direct Descendant
by null Tanya HuffThis cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance—the perfect balance of dark and delightfulThis stand-alone novel from the bestselling author of the Peacekeeper novels mixes the creepy with the charming for plenty of snarky, queer fun—for fans of T. Kingfisher, Grady Hendrix, Sangu Mandanna and Erin SterlingGenerations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it&’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways.Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it&’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for…and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own home-grown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together.Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.
Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More
by James Burrows&“Being directed by the Jimmy Burrows, while on Friends, was like hitting the jackpot. I&’m delighted that everyone can now share in his incredible insight with this book.&”—JENNIFER ANISTONFrom the director of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, and Will & Grace comes an insightful and nostalgic memoir that offers a bounty of behind-the-scenes moments from our favorite shows, peeling away the layers behind how a successful sitcom comes together—and stays that way.Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here readers will find never-revealed stories behind the casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed, as well as details as to how these memorable shows were created, how they got on the air, and how the cast and crew continued to develop and grow. Burrows also examines his own challenges, career victories, and defeats, and provides advice for aspiring directors, writers, and actors. All this from the man who helped launch the careers of Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, and Melissa McCarthy, to name a few. Burrows talks fondly about the inspiration he found during his childhood and young adult years, including his father, legendary playwright and Broadway director Abe Burrows. From there he goes on to explain his rigorous work ethic, forged in his early years in theater, where he did everything from stage managing to building sets to, finally, directing. Transitioning to television, Burrows locked into a coveted job with The Mary Tyler Moore Show, where he first observed and then started to apply his craft. Directing most of the episodes of Taxi came next, where he worked closely with writers/producers Glen and Les Charles. The three formed a remarkable creative partnership that helped Burrows achieve his much sought-after goal of ownership and agency over a project, which came with the creating and directing of the seminal and beloved hit Cheers. Burrows has directed more than seventy-five pilots that have gone to series and over a thousand episodes, more than any other director in history.Directed by James Burrows is a heart-and-soul master class in sitcom, revealing what it truly takes to get a laugh.