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Dressed to Play (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Jennifer ManuelFourteen-year-old Jordan lives for basketball. Wyatt calls her Jordan the Jock. The players on her team want their new uniforms to be short, tight and sexy, rather than being functional. Her best friend is more concerned with how she looks. Jordan thinks she found an ally in Amin, who plays basketball and clearly admires his older sister, who plays at the college level. But when Amin doesn't stand up for her against Wyatt, she feels more alone than ever and wonders if she should give up the game. But then she meets Amin's sister, who shows her that there is no shame in being a girl and a strong athlete. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Dressed to Steal
by Carolyn KeeneNancy may not be into fashion, but this is one case she's ready to size up.Hot young designer Alicia Adams is opening a boutique in her hometown of River Heights. The opening is being celebrated with a one-day discount, and the press is all over the event. When the big day comes, tons of people show up, and when the crowd presses forward, the store window is smashed, and people are injured! Later, Alicia's most expensive dress is destroyed and her store is vandalized.
Dressed to Thrill
by Bella Frances"You must have some ego to think that every girl who rides in the back of your car wants to kiss you."Fashion designer Tara Devine is the poster girl for behaving badly. It's a total sham, but she's always pulled it off...until Michael Cruz saunters into her life, threatening to upturn everything!It's bad girl versus bad boy-and if she's honest, Michael puts her efforts to shame! But one wild night later Tara realizes that Michael's bed is the only place she hasn't faked it in years and the battle lines are drawn! Because Michael might have gotten under her clothes, but anywhere near her heart? Not likely!
Dresses from the Old Country (American Poets Continuum #168)
by Laura ReadIn Laura Read’s second poetry collection, the former poet laureate of Spokane, WA, weaves past and present together to create a portrait of a life in progress. As the speaker looks back on her life, she exists simultaneously as all the selves she has ever been: a lost child, a lonely adolescent, a teacher, a daughter, a friend, a wife, a mother—a woman continually shaped and reshaped by memory and experience. Deeply rooted in a particular time and place, Read’s poems strip away the illusion of the passage of time as they reveal how we are all wearing “dresses from the old country.”
Dressing Up for the Carnival
by Carol ShieldsA bestselling collection of short stories from the author of The Stone Diaries (winner of the Pulitzer prize) and Larry’s Party (winner of the Orange prize). All over town people are putting on their costumes; X slips into his wife’s lace-trimmed night gown and waltzes around his bedroom; Tamara is no longer the dull clerk receptionist when she wears that yellow skirt, she evolves into a stunning creature exuding passion and vitality. In ‘Weather’ a couple’s life is thrown into utter chaos when The National Association of Metereorologists go on strike – what will they wear? What will they eat? In ‘Soup du Jour’ a young boy contemplates life, the cracks in the pavement and his mother’s soup-making. Each story encapsulates the human spirit, its diversities, complexities and absurdities. Shields observes with compassion the carnival that goes on in each of our lives and the realities that we create for ourselves. Carol Shields’ second collection of short stories celebrates the extraordinary details that are found in ordinary, everyday lives.
Dressing for the Occasion
by Ellie ThomasAfter two years of a loving relationship with Barney Marshall in Regency London, Ross Webster has gradually transformed into Rose on a permanent basis.Rose has planned her transformation carefully, with the help of her redoubtable landlady Grace, and is now able to live an independent life free from male trappings.But there are still challenges to face before Rose and Barney can reach their happy ever after. Their dream is to live as man and wife, but Rose dreads reconciling Barney’s wealthy parents to the idea of their betrothal.Can the young lovers overcome this final barrier to their lifelong happiness?
Dressmaker
by Posie Graeme-EvansSet in 1850s London, at the height of Victoria's reign, Posie Graeme-Evans' glorious fourth historical novel tells of a woman ahead of her time. Ellen Gowan is a famous dress designer for ladies of high society and one of the very few women in England who owns her own business. But her life wasn't always one of such privilege. The only surviving daughter of a Cambridge scholar-turned village minister and a beautiful woman who was disowned by her family for marrying for love, Ellen had a childhood plentiful in affection, if not in currency and dresses made of fine silks. Tragedy strikes on her thirteenth birthday, when her father dies suddenly, leaving Ellen and her mother penniless and dependent upon the kindness of her mother's estranged family. Life takes Ellen down various roads of opulence and depravity until she lands in the arms of the devilishly handsome Raoul de Valentin, whom she marries. Just when Ellen realizes that she is with child, Raoul abandons her. Determined to survive, she begins her long climb to success, first by toiling at a dress factory, then opening up her own salon in the fashionable Battle Square. The Dressmaker is a romantic odyssey that takes readers into the most luxurious of ballrooms and the most squalid of brothels. It is the sweeping story of a true heroine and her quest to live life fully-to find success, to find love, in an era when such ideas were unheard of for a woman. Brimming with romance, social intrigue and rich, detailed illustrations of Victorian London and its varied inhabitants
Drew + Fable Forever (Novella)
by Monica MurphyMonica Murphy returns with her most beloved characters, Drew and Fable, in this eBook original 40,000-word novella that brings her bestselling New Adult series full circle. Fantasy. How I ended up with NFL player Drew Callahan, the guy every woman wants, is beyond my wildest dreams. All I know is that once he chose me as his one and only, I sure wasn't looking back. I had past wounds and he showed patience and concern--even taking responsibility for my messed-up kid brother. Now, once again, he's found a way to blow my mind: an exotic wedding and honeymoon miles and miles away from home. What else could a girl ever ask for? Reality. Now the honeymoon's over. Drew's football schedule takes him on the road constantly, while I need to stay put and look after my brother until he finishes high school--because God knows our sorry excuse for a mother won't. I know Drew loves me with all his heart, and I'll always be over the moon about him. This just isn't how I imagined our life as newlyweds . . . dealing with the distance, missing him all the time. But we've gone through hard times before. We can get through this, too, right? We're Drew and Fable, together forever. At least I hope so. . . . Praise for Monica Murphy's One Week Girlfriend "A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one!"--Under the Covers "The author had me hooked within the opening pages. What a great debut novel by Monica Murphy! . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on. . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author."--Shh Moms Reading "A deep and thought provoking story . . . Be on the lookout for Monica Murphy because I'm sure you'll be hearing more great things from her!"--Mostly YA Book Obsessed "An amazing read! . . . [I] can't wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable."--A Bookish Escape
Drew + Fable Forever: A One Week Girlfriend Novella 3.5 (One Week Girlfriend)
by Monica MurphyNew York Times bestseller Monica Murphy returns with her most beloved characters, Drew and Fable, in this novella that brings her bestselling New Adult series full circle. For fans of Jessica Sorensen, Abbi Glines and Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster.Fantasy. How I ended up with NFL player Drew Callahan, the guy every woman wants, is beyond my wildest dreams. All I know is that once he chose me as his one and only, I sure wasn't looking back. I had past wounds and he showed patience and concern - even taking responsibility for my messed-up kid brother. Now, once again, he's found a way to blow my mind: an exotic wedding and honeymoon miles and miles away from home. What else could a girl ever ask for? Reality. Now the honeymoon's over. Drew's football schedule takes him on the road constantly, while I need to stay put and look after my brother until he finishes high school - because God knows our sorry excuse for a mother won't. I know Drew loves me with all his heart, and I'll always be over the moon about him. This just isn't how I imagined our life as newlyweds...dealing with the distance, missing him all the time. But we've gone through hard times before. We can get through this, too, right? We're Drew and Fable, together forever. At least I hope so...Don't miss the rest of the intensely passionate One Week Girlfriend series: One Week Girlfriend, Second Chance Boyfriend, Three Broken Promises, Drew + Fable Forever and Four Years Later, as well as Monica's sexy Fowler Sisters trilogy and her breathtaking Reverie Series.
Drew Leclair Crushes the Case
by Katryn BuryFan-favorite detective Drew Leclair returns to crack the case of a sneaky locker thief in this heartfelt sequel to the critically acclaimed middle grade mystery series that’s been called “the perfect story for readers ready to progress from Nancy Drew.” (SLJ, starred review). After breaking school rules the last time she solved a mystery, Drew Leclair has a new mission: get good grades, stay under the radar, and do not get suspended.But when Drew finds out that there’s a thief breaking into the P.E. lockers and leaving behind cryptic ransom notes, it’s hard to resist cracking a new case. Especially when one of the victims is her best friend Shrey’s crush, and he’s practically begging her to get involved.Can Drew catch the thief red-handed while staying out of trouble? And what does it mean when everyone around Drew is obsessing over crushes and the upcoming Wonderland dance, and Drew would rather work on her latest crime board?
Drew Leclair Gets a Clue
by Katryn BuryIn this modern take on Harriet the Spy, twelve-year-old Drew uses her true crime expertise to catch the cyberbully in her school—only to discover that family, friendship, and identity are the hardest mysteries to solve.Drew Leclair knows what it takes to be a great detective. She’s pored over the cases solved by her hero, criminal profiler Lita Miyamoto. She tracked down the graffiti artist at school, and even solved the mystery of her neighbor’s missing rabbit. But when her mother runs off to Hawaii with the school guidance counselor, Drew is shocked. How did she miss all of the clues?Drew is determined to keep her family life a secret, even from her best friend. But when a cyberbully starts posting embarrassing rumors about other students at school, it’s only a matter of time before Drew’s secret is out.Armed with her notebooks full of observations about her classmates, Drew knows what she has to do: profile all of the bullies in her grade to find the culprit. But being a detective is more complicated when the suspects can be your friends. Will Drew crack the case if it means losing the people she cares about most?
Drew Pendous Escapes from Treasure Island (Drew Pendous #4)
by Cool School Drew PendousStory time turns into battle time as Drew Pendous and Ms. Booksy get pulled into Treasure Island and must fight their way out!The Cool School YouTube channel is a sensation, with more than one million subscribers! We all get drawn into our favorite books—but it literally happens to Drew Pendous and Ms. Booksy when they read Treasure Island together. Then nasty Captain Hooksy adds a Cruel School twist that will trap them in the story forever. Can Drew and his Mighty Pen Ultimate save the day when they&’re forced to face a crew of mean pirates?
Drew Pendous Travels to Ancient Egypt (Drew Pendous #2)
by Cool School Drew PendousJoin Stupendous Drew Pendous on an adventure back in time, where he must stop Ray Blank from erasing history!The Cool School YouTube channel is a sensation, with more than one million subscribers! When the Cool School takes a field trip to the art museum, they notice something strange: the Sphinx is missing his nose! Drew Pendous uses his Mighty Pen Ultimate to sketch a time machine, and he and Ella travel back to ancient Egypt to investigate. It turns out Drew&’s evil twin Ray Blank has rewritten history by erasing the nose! Can Drew and Ella stop Ray and set the timeline straight? This very young graphic novel is lots of fun!
Drew Pendous Versus Ray Blank (Drew Pendous #3)
by Cool School Drew PendousDrew Pendous may have his Mighty Pen Ultimate—but his evil twin Ray Blank has a Magic Eraser. Who will win out when Drew&’s trapped at Cruel School?The Cool School YouTube channel is a sensation, with more than one million subscribers! It&’s April Fool&’s Day, and Drew decides to trick everyone at Cool School by dressing up as his evil twin Ray Blank. But his joke goes awry: Ms. Booksy thinks he&’s really Ray and traps him in Cruel School! Then Ray steals Drew&’s Mighty Pen Ultimate so Drew can&’t even draw his way out. Will Drew manage to escape . . . or must he stay in Cruel School forever?
Drew Pendous and the Camp Color War (Drew Pendous #1)
by Cool School Drew PendousIt&’s camp color war—but Grace Cale is sabotaging the games by stealing all the color! Can Drew find a way to stop her?The Cool School YouTube channel is a sensation, with more than one million subscribers! It&’s Camp Cool School vs. Camp Cruel School in color war. Let the games begin! Even though Cruel School students love to cheat, it looks like Team Cool will rule the day . . . until Grace Cale arrives determined to suck all the colors out of the world. Can Drew use teamwork—and his drawing skills—to stop her evil plot? This very young graphic novel is lots of fun!
Drew the Screw (I Like to Read)
by Mattia CeratoEvery tool has a job—but what can Drew the Screw do? Find out in this Level E reader, perfect for Kindergarten and first-grade readers. The pencil draws lines. The saw can cut. But unlike everyone else in the toolshed, Drew the screw has no job. He watches as one by one the tools show off their skills . . . and then he finds his own hidden talent, holding up a Home, Sweet Home sign in a newly-built treehouse. Bright digital drawings of cartoonish tools happily going about their jobs are paired with a very simple text, appropriate for children just beginning to read on their own. Explore all the different things tools can do—and the joy of finding your own special talents!—with Drew. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F.
Drew's New Fits (Stairway Decodables Step 5)
by Leanna KochDrew grew, and now his clothes don’t fit. Mom makes old clothes new again, but Drew soon finds out his feet grew too. A visit to the shoe store is all he needs to complete his new fit. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with the vowel teams ew, oa, ow.
Dribblato
by M. E. CarterDribblato: verbo intransitivo. Nel gioco del calcio, eseguire il dribbling. In senso figurativo e con uso transitivo significa eludere, scansare abilmente. Come ad esempio, Daniel Zavaro e Quincy Watson: Star emergente della città di Houston, Daniel ha trovato fama come capitano della sua squadra di calcio e in breve è diventato lo scapolo più ambito della città. Daniel ha tutto ciò che vuole – con l'eccezione di una persona speciale - ma gli sta bene così. Non vuole e non ha bisogno di complicazioni. Quincy di complicazioni ne ha tante. Dopo un tragico accidente che stravolge la sua vita, si trova in breve tempo ad essere una madre single, allevando il nipote di cui non sapeva nulla. Tra l'imparare a fare da mamma, il suo lavoro a tempo pieno, e il dolore soffocante della perdita di sua sorella, ogni giorno è una lotta. Quando le loro strade s’incrociano spesso e inaspettatamente, tra i due nasce un’amicizia inverosimile che continua ad evolvere. I loro sentimenti cominciano a cambiare. I limiti vengono oltrepassati, e quello che succede li sorprende entrambi... Prima che se ne accorgano – sono stati dribblati.
Dribble, Dribble, Drool! #18
by Nancy Krulik Aaron BlechaThere are no time-outs when the super burp takes control!George knows that his basketball team, the Fighting Ferrets, is really good. So when Louie proposes a bet for their upcoming game, George accepts the challenge: the person on the losing team has to be the winner's butler for a week! George is confident he'll lead his team to victory. But then his best friend Alex, a school safety monitor who's been on a rule-enforcing frenzy, reports George after the super burp makes him misbehave. That means George can't play in the big game! After he's lost the chance to play, will he also lose the bet?
Drible Dopple: Você NUNCA mais vai ver uma bola de basquete do mesmo jeito!
by Steve VersonSeu nome era Adam Kyler. Ele tinha olhos pretos como balas de alcaçuz e um cacho em sua testa que me lembrava um Super-Homem mais novo. Ele tinha nove anos. Não era culpa dele que ele estava em pé em um beco, mas eu atirei nele mesmo assim... DOPPLE DRIBBLE é uma história de vingança além túmulo e eu garanto para você, sem uma sombra de dúvida, que depois de ler esta história a próxima vez que você ouvir o som de alguma criança andando pela calçada sob as lâmpadas da rua batendo uma bola de basquete você vai passar o resto da noite paralisado de medo.
Drie Dagen In De Hemel
by Mark Anthony WatersAdvocaat Tony Stanford bevindt zich na een hartaanval niet in deze wereld, maar op een hemelse golfbaan. Niet klaar om te geloven dat hij dood is, werken zijn vrouw, beste vrienden en de dokters tegen de klok om te bewijzen dat hij niet echt weg is. Zelfs met zijn religieuze thema's is Three Days In Heaven een verhaal waar een persoon van elk geloof van kan genieten. Openhartoperaties, sterven en een ontmoeting met God lijken allemaal serieuze onderwerpen, maar het boek behandelt ze op een luchtige en geloofwaardige manier.
Drieu La Rochelle and the Fiction of Testimony
by Frederic J. GroverThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.
Drift
by Manuel Luis MartinezAn explosive, fierce, and lyrical novel, set in the barrios of San Antonio and Los Angeles, from an electrifying new voice in American fiction. At sixteen, Robert Lomos has lost his family. His father, a Latin jazz musician, has left San Antonio for life on the road as a cool-hand playboy. His mother, shattered by a complete emotional and psychological breakdown, has moved to Los Angeles and taken Robert's little brother with her. Only his iron-willed grandmother, worn down by years of hard work, is left. But Robert's got a plan: Duck trouble, save his money, and head to California to put the family back together. Trouble is, no one believes a delinquent Mexican-American kid has a chance-least of all, Robert himself. Wrenching and wise, Drift gives an unflinching vision of the menace of adolescence, the hard edge of physical labor, and the debts we owe to family.
Drift
by Mary Kinzie"The world is touched and stands forth," writes Mary Kinzie in this book of seductive poetic experiment. In lines by turns fragmented and reflective, she shatters and reassembles such curiosities as an engraving by Albrecht Durer and the portrait of a notorious suicide whose children develop a secret telepathy. In one of her many powerful longer pieces, she collects glittering shards from myriad versions of the Cinderella story:Was the young girl running out of it because--recall the blood within the shoe?--it hurt her?Kinzie's verse moves mysteriously between folk-lore and urban devastation, between white magic and the concoction of mood drugs in the modern laboratory. In each poem, she draws our attention to the chinks of light in the dark narratives that surround us, in a language animated by her sympathy and deep moral intelligence.From the Hardcover edition.
Drift
by Megan HutchinsTenjat joins a dangerous defense to protect his island home from the monsters who threaten it in this fresh YA fantasy inspired by Mayan and Indian folklore.There's no place for love on the shores of Hell. Tenjat lives on the shores of Hell, an ocean filled with ravenous naga monsters. His island, a massive Turtle, is slowed by the people living on its back. Tenjat is poor as poor gets: poor enough, even, to condescend to the shame of marriage, so his children can help support him one day. But Tenjat has a plan to avoid this fate. He will join the Handlers, those who defend and rule the island. Handlers never marry, and they can even provide for an additional family member. Against his sister's wishes, Tenjat joins the Handlers. And just in time: the Handlers are ramping up for a dangerous battle against the naga monsters, and they need every fighter they can get. As the naga battle approaches, Tenjat's training intensifies, but a long-hidden family secret-not to mention his own growing feelings for Avi-put his plans in jeopardy, and might threaten the very survival of his island.