Author: Laurie Notaro
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451659393
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Laurie Notaro thinks everyones nuts. Or maybe theres just something wrong with her. Here, she examines the basic human condition of rudenessother peoples rudeness, that isin her latest uproariously funny collection.
Author: Laurie Notaro
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501160494
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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In 1927, three women, including the daughter of an earl, a former cigar girl-turned-society darling, and a beauty pageant contestant, all vie to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
Author: Thomas Norman DeWolf
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807014427
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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Two people—a black woman and a white man—confront the legacy of slavery and racism head-on “We embarked on this journey because we believe America must overcome the racial barriers that divide us, the barriers that drive us to strike out at one another out of ignorance and fear. To do nothing is unacceptable.” Sharon Leslie Morgan, a black woman from Chicago’s South Side avoids white people; they scare her. Despite her trepidation, Morgan, a descendent of slaves on both sides of her family, began a journey toward racial reconciliation with Thomas Norman DeWolf, a white man from rural Oregon who descends from the largest slave-trading dynasty in US history. Over a three-year period, the pair traveled thousands of miles, both overseas and through twenty-seven states, visiting ancestral towns, courthouses, cemeteries, plantations, antebellum mansions, and historic sites. They spent time with one another’s families and friends and engaged in deep conversations about how the lingering trauma of slavery shaped their lives. Gather at the Table is the chronicle of DeWolf and Morgan’s journey. Arduous and at times uncomfortable, it lays bare the unhealed wounds of slavery. As DeWolf and Morgan demonstrate, before we can overcome racism we must first acknowledge and understand the damage inherited from the past—which invariably involves confronting painful truths. The result is a revelatory testament to the possibilities that open up when people commit to truth, justice, and reconciliation. DeWolf and Morgan offer readers an inspiring vision and a powerful model for healing individuals and communities.
Author: Tricia Martineau Wagner
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr.
ISBN: 1633222950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Young animal lovers will be fascinated as they learn about the wacky, interesting, and sometimes gross things animals do that seem too crazy to be true, but are!
Author: Alyson Schafer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470963557
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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Bestselling author, psychotherapist, and leading parenting expert on tackling any child's worst behavior Following her phenomenally successful, Honey, I Wrecked the Kids, parenting guru Alyson Schaefer addresses every parent's secret fear: their child is the one no parenting book can possibly help. In her newest book, she conquers, one by one, all those behavioral bugaboos that can make a child seem, at times, impossible-and a parent's life hell. With explicit, life-saving tips on the perfect thing to say or do when things get out of control, Ain't Misbehavin' offers parents a sensible, democratic solution to meeting even the toughest discipline challenges. Includes first-person accounts of literally hundreds of parenting conundrums-with practical insights on what exactly to do Full of detailed "how to do it" advice for a multitude of situations parents inevitably face While acknowledging the daily reality that parents face, Schaefer's humor and experience make this book a must for parents who want to preserve the peace and also the joy of raising a child.
Author: H.R. van Adel
Publisher: Hellebaard Publishing
ISBN: 0648560082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 540
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On Thayria, the brutal Sarasinian League dominates. Yet beneath its arrogant façade, decades of corruption, neglect and incompetence have left it weakened and vulnerable. Even as its subject peoples yearn for freedom, the League, preoccupied with violent expansion, shows astonishing complacency in the face of impending revolt. Against a backdrop of relentless bloody battles, a provincial governor chooses a path that could change the course of history. A group of military cadets faces an increasingly dire future. And a jaded research assistant sets out to recover an object of immense power and dreadful consequence. In the centre of this gathering storm stands an improbably long-lived and immensely powerful figure whose hatred of the League knows no bounds... A tale of diverse peoples and places, Covenant of Blood is set in a world where innocence is dead, mercy is non-existent, and authority is wielded with an iron fist.
Author: Joshua Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781483966151
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A hilarious compilation of raunchy, horrible, and absolutely brilliant poetry. The rhymes in this book are a must have for any bachelor's coffee table. The second in an excellent series, be sure to check all the Potty Mouth volumes.
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
ISBN: 0316545708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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In this "superwonderrific" New York Times bestseller (Jerry Spinelli), two bullied middle-school boys finally fight back with the power of funny. David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool when everyone did silly things. Fast-forward to seventh grade: "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" are still stuck with the names -- and everyone in school, including the teachers and their principal, believe the labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! And this important story delivers more than just laughs -- it shows that the worst bullying isn't always physical . . . and that things will get better. A great conversation starter for parents to read alongside their kids! Official Notice to Parents:There is no actual pottymouthing or stupidity in this entire book!(Psst, kids: that second part might not be entirely true.)
Author: Gina C. Moss
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477233156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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Karen Griffith is a smart, independent, creative, passionate, forty seven year old, mountain-climbing grandma. Her business card reads "Transformational Technician: Give me a week - I'll give you your life." Her new client, actor/director Sam Hudson, is in crisis and unable to continue working. The novel deals with genuine life-changing issues interspersed with quick-witted dialogue, physical comedy and vivid images of Southern California's coastline. After several disastrous false starts, Sam and Karen come to acknowledge their true feelings for each other. A midnight escapade on Sam's yacht proves the title of the book to be true.
Author: Peggy Glenn
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 162414621X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Granny-Approved Comfort Food Without All the Time-Consuming Bullsh*t This book is a lazy person’s dream with tasty AF dishes that require no effort. Peggy Glenn has made a name for herself with her hilarious YouTube videos, and now her cookbook is ready to take the reins with more than 75 recipes that truly deliver on deliciousness and sass. Some of Granny’s signature sh*t includes: Three-Ingredient Potato Salad (so you don’t show up to a potluck looking like a moocher), French Toast Casserole (for the whiny butts who want to end up in a f*ckin’ food coma) and Meaty Spaghetti Sauce (that got a “real Italian dude’s” blessing). Her life-tested favorites like Effin Amazing Chicken, Bad-Ass Beef and Broccoli and Magical Rice Bowl just skim the surface of the awesomeness that you hold in your hands. With side-splitting commentary, yummy dishes for every occasion and directions even the dumbest of cooks can follow, you’re all set to enter cookbook heaven.
