Author: Elizabeth Levy
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1466804467
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
It's been six months since their last adventure aboard the S.S. Excalibur and Philipa and her friend Philip (who happens to be the son of the ship's captain) are both excited to meet the ship's new assistant cruise director, Herby Twining. Herby is a real jokester, the kind of guy who gets a kick out of shaking your hand with a buzzer hidden in his palm. Philip is quite entertained by Herby and appreciates his skills as an amateur magician, but when Philip's expensive and rare parrot, Don Quixote, goes missing and Herby seems like he might be a prime suspect, suddenly Phillip isn't laughing anymore.
Parrots & Pirates
Author: Elizabeth Levy
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1466804467
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
It's been six months since their last adventure aboard the S.S. Excalibur and Philipa and her friend Philip (who happens to be the son of the ship's captain) are both excited to meet the ship's new assistant cruise director, Herby Twining. Herby is a real jokester, the kind of guy who gets a kick out of shaking your hand with a buzzer hidden in his palm. Philip is quite entertained by Herby and appreciates his skills as an amateur magician, but when Philip's expensive and rare parrot, Don Quixote, goes missing and Herby seems like he might be a prime suspect, suddenly Phillip isn't laughing anymore.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1466804467
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
It's been six months since their last adventure aboard the S.S. Excalibur and Philipa and her friend Philip (who happens to be the son of the ship's captain) are both excited to meet the ship's new assistant cruise director, Herby Twining. Herby is a real jokester, the kind of guy who gets a kick out of shaking your hand with a buzzer hidden in his palm. Philip is quite entertained by Herby and appreciates his skills as an amateur magician, but when Philip's expensive and rare parrot, Don Quixote, goes missing and Herby seems like he might be a prime suspect, suddenly Phillip isn't laughing anymore.
The Parrot Who Found a Pirate and Other Stories
Author: Jerome Teelucksingh
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 147976454X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This book contains eleven lively and original stories for children and teenagers. Each of the stories is based in a different part of the world. The stories provide valuable lessons for young people. In Curtis and the Ice-Cream the lessons of sharing and honesty are learned. Similarly, in Kit the Kite and The Rainbow who lost her colours the values of sharing and searching for perfection are emphasized. In The Parrot who found a Pirate readers will become aware of the flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Young readers will appreciate the importance of tolerance and friendship in The Butterfly and the Bat whilst overcoming fears and gaining courage is the message of Billy the Basketball. Some of the amusing and funny stories include The Snails go to school and Louise likes leaves. Humility and wisdom can be found in the final story- Choosing a King.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 147976454X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This book contains eleven lively and original stories for children and teenagers. Each of the stories is based in a different part of the world. The stories provide valuable lessons for young people. In Curtis and the Ice-Cream the lessons of sharing and honesty are learned. Similarly, in Kit the Kite and The Rainbow who lost her colours the values of sharing and searching for perfection are emphasized. In The Parrot who found a Pirate readers will become aware of the flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Young readers will appreciate the importance of tolerance and friendship in The Butterfly and the Bat whilst overcoming fears and gaining courage is the message of Billy the Basketball. Some of the amusing and funny stories include The Snails go to school and Louise likes leaves. Humility and wisdom can be found in the final story- Choosing a King.
PIRATES HATE CLUTTER
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Ahoy, matey! Ready to clear the clutter and make space for adventure? Welcome to "A Pirate's Guide to Decluttering," where we blend swashbuckling spirit with practical tips for a simpler life. Just as a ship needs order to sail smoothly, so does your home. We'll use the wisdom of legendary pirates to guide us through ridding ourselves of excess, keeping what we treasure, and organizing our loot. Picture this: your life as a cluttered ship. By tossing unnecessary items and organizing what remains, you’ll navigate with ease and freedom. First, set clear goals—whether it’s more space or less stress. Then, cut loose emotional anchors tied to your clutter. Remove the dead weight, organize the rest, and develop habits to keep things tidy. Decluttering like a pirate turns the task into an epic adventure, making room for what truly matters. Grab your cutlass and let’s embark on this journey to a tidier, more liberated life. Avast, simplicity awaits!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Ahoy, matey! Ready to clear the clutter and make space for adventure? Welcome to "A Pirate's Guide to Decluttering," where we blend swashbuckling spirit with practical tips for a simpler life. Just as a ship needs order to sail smoothly, so does your home. We'll use the wisdom of legendary pirates to guide us through ridding ourselves of excess, keeping what we treasure, and organizing our loot. Picture this: your life as a cluttered ship. By tossing unnecessary items and organizing what remains, you’ll navigate with ease and freedom. First, set clear goals—whether it’s more space or less stress. Then, cut loose emotional anchors tied to your clutter. Remove the dead weight, organize the rest, and develop habits to keep things tidy. Decluttering like a pirate turns the task into an epic adventure, making room for what truly matters. Grab your cutlass and let’s embark on this journey to a tidier, more liberated life. Avast, simplicity awaits!
Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?
Author: Andrew Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646045777
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Uncover the answers to the world’s most intriguing, entertaining, and funny questions with this best-ever trivia book from best-selling author Andrew Thompson. Shock and astound at your next dinner party with this “Best Of” trivia collection from the author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? This collection was created for all the curious adults who desire to have the answer to some of life’s strangest questions, including: Why can’t you tickle yourself? Why does coffee make you poop? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does bigfoot exist? Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? And more crazy questions for any curious mind out there. Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? is perfect for white elephant gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or lovers of strange, obscure, and sometimes hilarious trivia.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646045777
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Uncover the answers to the world’s most intriguing, entertaining, and funny questions with this best-ever trivia book from best-selling author Andrew Thompson. Shock and astound at your next dinner party with this “Best Of” trivia collection from the author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? This collection was created for all the curious adults who desire to have the answer to some of life’s strangest questions, including: Why can’t you tickle yourself? Why does coffee make you poop? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does bigfoot exist? Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? And more crazy questions for any curious mind out there. Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? is perfect for white elephant gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or lovers of strange, obscure, and sometimes hilarious trivia.
Why Does Bright Light Make You Sneeze?
Author: Andrew Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612438229
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
More than 150 new fun facts to delight, befuddle and amaze, from the bestselling author of Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke? This bizarre and baffling trivia collection with delight and intrigue readers, with answers to age-old questions like who was Dr. Pepper and what causes new-car smell? Written by the bestselling author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You?, this new collection has 150 more curious questions and astounding answers. Perfect for any trivia junkie or fun fact connoisseur, this jam-packed book explains the answers to the questions you’ve always wondered, like why dogs have wet noses, why tornados never hit big cities, if vegetarians live longer, if it’s bad to “crack” your knuckles, and much more.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612438229
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
More than 150 new fun facts to delight, befuddle and amaze, from the bestselling author of Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke? This bizarre and baffling trivia collection with delight and intrigue readers, with answers to age-old questions like who was Dr. Pepper and what causes new-car smell? Written by the bestselling author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You?, this new collection has 150 more curious questions and astounding answers. Perfect for any trivia junkie or fun fact connoisseur, this jam-packed book explains the answers to the questions you’ve always wondered, like why dogs have wet noses, why tornados never hit big cities, if vegetarians live longer, if it’s bad to “crack” your knuckles, and much more.
Pirates of Darksea
Author: Catherine Doyle
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 152665508X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
'Utterly brilliant. Sensationally swashbuckling. Completely magical' – A.F Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief From the award-winning author of The Storm Keeper's Island, set sail on Catherine Doyle's latest perilous adventure to the magical islands of Darksea Deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, where the full moon rests on the horizon, lies a secret kingdom called Darksea. Ruled by the Pirate King, Captain O'Malley, Darksea's tranquil waters have, of late, been haunted by an invisible and deadly monster – a monster that is eating the once-beautiful islands in gigantic bites. On the other side of the horizon, at his home in Galway, Max Reid and his family are battling a different monster. His big brother Christopher is in hospital and getting sicker – and his parents have begun to talk of miracles. Then one night a loud, bright red parrot taps on Max's bedroom window, carrying an invitation from the pirate king. Captain O'Malley needs a new crew member for a dangerous quest; and the reward is everything Max has been hoping for. But in Darksea, not everyone is as they seem. When Captain O'Malley's secret threatens to upend their mission and destroy Max's chance to help his family, Max realises he's going to have to navigate much more than he bargained for...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 152665508X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
'Utterly brilliant. Sensationally swashbuckling. Completely magical' – A.F Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief From the award-winning author of The Storm Keeper's Island, set sail on Catherine Doyle's latest perilous adventure to the magical islands of Darksea Deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, where the full moon rests on the horizon, lies a secret kingdom called Darksea. Ruled by the Pirate King, Captain O'Malley, Darksea's tranquil waters have, of late, been haunted by an invisible and deadly monster – a monster that is eating the once-beautiful islands in gigantic bites. On the other side of the horizon, at his home in Galway, Max Reid and his family are battling a different monster. His big brother Christopher is in hospital and getting sicker – and his parents have begun to talk of miracles. Then one night a loud, bright red parrot taps on Max's bedroom window, carrying an invitation from the pirate king. Captain O'Malley needs a new crew member for a dangerous quest; and the reward is everything Max has been hoping for. But in Darksea, not everyone is as they seem. When Captain O'Malley's secret threatens to upend their mission and destroy Max's chance to help his family, Max realises he's going to have to navigate much more than he bargained for...
Pirate Pete
Author: Kim Kennedy
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810989238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Pirate Pete hears the Queen has discovered a treasure map, he must have it. With the map in hand, Pete and his parrot hit the high seas, destined for the X that marks the spot. Along the way, however, Pete cannot pass up a chance to plunder gold. He sets ashore at Candy Island, Clover Island, Sleepy Island, and Dragon Island. But where is all the gleaming booty? This humorous tale, brought to life through vibrant, lush oil paintings, will have children laughing out loud.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810989238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Pirate Pete hears the Queen has discovered a treasure map, he must have it. With the map in hand, Pete and his parrot hit the high seas, destined for the X that marks the spot. Along the way, however, Pete cannot pass up a chance to plunder gold. He sets ashore at Candy Island, Clover Island, Sleepy Island, and Dragon Island. But where is all the gleaming booty? This humorous tale, brought to life through vibrant, lush oil paintings, will have children laughing out loud.
Video
Author: John Quin
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1837537569
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
As TikTokers, YouTubers and traditional artists continue to reimagine the video form, this book explores the value of this medium within medical practice and patient care, as well as everyday creative expression.
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1837537569
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
As TikTokers, YouTubers and traditional artists continue to reimagine the video form, this book explores the value of this medium within medical practice and patient care, as well as everyday creative expression.
I Thought I was Alone! A Pirate's Tale
Author: R.E. Carson
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662420293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
In the 1700s, merchant shipping in the Caribbean, African, and English seas, along with coastal cities, were targeted by pirates. Mutinies, even though rare, occurred due to low pay and unsanitary conditions. I Thought I Was Alone: A Pirate's Tale is such a story.Finney, a greenhorn sailor, was on such a vessel. After the mutiny, Finney finds himself alone on a three-mast schooner in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. Hoping to sail home to England alone began his many adventures.Finney found an island with an ancient city and a treasure room. He gets captured by cannibals, pirates, and the English Royal Navy, who steals his treasure. He is championed by an outer-space alien race who assists him in getting his treasure back.Finally, in England, he buys his own merchant shipping company and is befriended by the king, who promotes him to admiral with the task of eliminating the seas of a bloodthirsty pirate queen.Sail with Finney as he finds himself in awkward and dangerous situations. I dare you to put it down.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662420293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
In the 1700s, merchant shipping in the Caribbean, African, and English seas, along with coastal cities, were targeted by pirates. Mutinies, even though rare, occurred due to low pay and unsanitary conditions. I Thought I Was Alone: A Pirate's Tale is such a story.Finney, a greenhorn sailor, was on such a vessel. After the mutiny, Finney finds himself alone on a three-mast schooner in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. Hoping to sail home to England alone began his many adventures.Finney found an island with an ancient city and a treasure room. He gets captured by cannibals, pirates, and the English Royal Navy, who steals his treasure. He is championed by an outer-space alien race who assists him in getting his treasure back.Finally, in England, he buys his own merchant shipping company and is befriended by the king, who promotes him to admiral with the task of eliminating the seas of a bloodthirsty pirate queen.Sail with Finney as he finds himself in awkward and dangerous situations. I dare you to put it down.
The Government Manual for New Pirates
Author: Matthew David Brozik
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740789236
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
There be no callin' 'dibs' in piratin'. Booty be divided among the crew, from the lowest deckswabber to the highest masthand. So says the Pirate Code." --Calico Jack Rackham, king of the pirates * Enjoy a witty mock-official handbook for potential pirates and plunderers. Matthew David Brozik and Jacob Sager Weinstein continue to spoof those uber-utilitarian survival and how-to guides by offering this pithy pirating primer for budding buccaneers. This treasure trove of Pirate Code imparts wisdom on eye patches and tricorner hats, talking the talk, walking the walk (down the plank, that is), appropriate ship names, dueling, avoiding cursed treasure, and much more.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740789236
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
There be no callin' 'dibs' in piratin'. Booty be divided among the crew, from the lowest deckswabber to the highest masthand. So says the Pirate Code." --Calico Jack Rackham, king of the pirates * Enjoy a witty mock-official handbook for potential pirates and plunderers. Matthew David Brozik and Jacob Sager Weinstein continue to spoof those uber-utilitarian survival and how-to guides by offering this pithy pirating primer for budding buccaneers. This treasure trove of Pirate Code imparts wisdom on eye patches and tricorner hats, talking the talk, walking the walk (down the plank, that is), appropriate ship names, dueling, avoiding cursed treasure, and much more.