Author: Stefan Joy
Publisher: one jolly goose
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Bored to tears of bullies and boredom? Prepare for the laugh-out-loud adventure of the year with Chubby Chan's upside-down extravaganza! After a foolish blunder lands our roly-poly hero in court, the judge metes out a harsh sentence: 60 days of community service, supervised by the peculiar, eccentric, and utterly madcap Mr. Keen. But when Chubby Chan sneaks into Mr. Keen's forbidden office, he stumbles upon the fantastical and upside-down world of Upsidonia! In this topsy-turvy land, Chubby Chan befriends A-Tom, an endearing football-shaped creature, and learns of a mission assigned to him by the ominous council known as the Great Assembly - to locate the elusive Great Door to return home. This kickstarts Chubby Chan's bizarre journey, full of peculiar characters such as the geometric R-Aptors, the elusive Shimmeratti, and the enormous Y-Me. Along the journey, he's joined by Bruce, a headstrong boy from his own world who's on his own path to redemption. But as a sinister plan by the Shimmeratti threatens to obliterate Upsidonia forever, Chubby Chan and Bruce must unite their wits and courage to save this enchanting realm. However, Upsidonia holds more secrets than Chubby Chan could have ever imagined. As reality melds with illusion, Chubby Chan begins to realize that his extraordinary trials are teaching him invaluable lessons about bravery, acceptance, self-belief, and viewing the world from different perspectives. Can Chubby unravel the mysteries of Upsidonia and find The Great Door before it’s too late? Can he ever return home? Overflowing with imagination and heart, this magical middle-grade adventure set in an ingenious upside-down world explores profound themes of personal growth and redemption amidst a backdrop of humor and fun.
Chubby Chan's Best Horriday Ever
Author: Stefan Joy
Publisher: one jolly goose
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Bored to tears of bullies and boredom? Prepare for the laugh-out-loud adventure of the year with Chubby Chan's upside-down extravaganza! After a foolish blunder lands our roly-poly hero in court, the judge metes out a harsh sentence: 60 days of community service, supervised by the peculiar, eccentric, and utterly madcap Mr. Keen. But when Chubby Chan sneaks into Mr. Keen's forbidden office, he stumbles upon the fantastical and upside-down world of Upsidonia! In this topsy-turvy land, Chubby Chan befriends A-Tom, an endearing football-shaped creature, and learns of a mission assigned to him by the ominous council known as the Great Assembly - to locate the elusive Great Door to return home. This kickstarts Chubby Chan's bizarre journey, full of peculiar characters such as the geometric R-Aptors, the elusive Shimmeratti, and the enormous Y-Me. Along the journey, he's joined by Bruce, a headstrong boy from his own world who's on his own path to redemption. But as a sinister plan by the Shimmeratti threatens to obliterate Upsidonia forever, Chubby Chan and Bruce must unite their wits and courage to save this enchanting realm. However, Upsidonia holds more secrets than Chubby Chan could have ever imagined. As reality melds with illusion, Chubby Chan begins to realize that his extraordinary trials are teaching him invaluable lessons about bravery, acceptance, self-belief, and viewing the world from different perspectives. Can Chubby unravel the mysteries of Upsidonia and find The Great Door before it’s too late? Can he ever return home? Overflowing with imagination and heart, this magical middle-grade adventure set in an ingenious upside-down world explores profound themes of personal growth and redemption amidst a backdrop of humor and fun.
Publisher: one jolly goose
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Bored to tears of bullies and boredom? Prepare for the laugh-out-loud adventure of the year with Chubby Chan's upside-down extravaganza! After a foolish blunder lands our roly-poly hero in court, the judge metes out a harsh sentence: 60 days of community service, supervised by the peculiar, eccentric, and utterly madcap Mr. Keen. But when Chubby Chan sneaks into Mr. Keen's forbidden office, he stumbles upon the fantastical and upside-down world of Upsidonia! In this topsy-turvy land, Chubby Chan befriends A-Tom, an endearing football-shaped creature, and learns of a mission assigned to him by the ominous council known as the Great Assembly - to locate the elusive Great Door to return home. This kickstarts Chubby Chan's bizarre journey, full of peculiar characters such as the geometric R-Aptors, the elusive Shimmeratti, and the enormous Y-Me. Along the journey, he's joined by Bruce, a headstrong boy from his own world who's on his own path to redemption. But as a sinister plan by the Shimmeratti threatens to obliterate Upsidonia forever, Chubby Chan and Bruce must unite their wits and courage to save this enchanting realm. However, Upsidonia holds more secrets than Chubby Chan could have ever imagined. As reality melds with illusion, Chubby Chan begins to realize that his extraordinary trials are teaching him invaluable lessons about bravery, acceptance, self-belief, and viewing the world from different perspectives. Can Chubby unravel the mysteries of Upsidonia and find The Great Door before it’s too late? Can he ever return home? Overflowing with imagination and heart, this magical middle-grade adventure set in an ingenious upside-down world explores profound themes of personal growth and redemption amidst a backdrop of humor and fun.
The House Without a Key
Author: Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Immerse yourself in a classic mystery with Earl Derr Biggers’ captivating novel, "The House Without a Key." This intriguing story introduces readers to a gripping whodunit filled with suspense and clever twists. What secrets lie behind the enigmatic house with no key, and how do they unravel the mystery at the heart of this compelling tale? Biggers' masterful storytelling will keep you guessing as you follow the investigation to uncover the truth. With its blend of suspense, clever plotting, and richly drawn characters, this novel offers an engaging and entertaining read for fans of classic mysteries. Dive into a world where every clue and every character could hold the key to solving the mystery. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "The House Without a Key" and embark on a thrilling mystery adventure? Experience the excitement of a classic mystery with "The House Without a Key." Get your copy now and join the search for answers in this timeless tale of intrigue and suspense!
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Immerse yourself in a classic mystery with Earl Derr Biggers’ captivating novel, "The House Without a Key." This intriguing story introduces readers to a gripping whodunit filled with suspense and clever twists. What secrets lie behind the enigmatic house with no key, and how do they unravel the mystery at the heart of this compelling tale? Biggers' masterful storytelling will keep you guessing as you follow the investigation to uncover the truth. With its blend of suspense, clever plotting, and richly drawn characters, this novel offers an engaging and entertaining read for fans of classic mysteries. Dive into a world where every clue and every character could hold the key to solving the mystery. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "The House Without a Key" and embark on a thrilling mystery adventure? Experience the excitement of a classic mystery with "The House Without a Key." Get your copy now and join the search for answers in this timeless tale of intrigue and suspense!
Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen
Author: Sharon Wee
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Limited
ISBN: 9789814346368
Category : Cooking, Peranakan
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen provides a rare and insightful view into the daily life of a Peranakan family harking back to the early 20th century. With comprehensive chapters dedicated to documenting cooking utensils, essential ingredients, the Nonya's agak agak (estimating) philosophy, as well as Chinese New Year and other festive dishes, baked goods and Nonya kuehs, Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen is a volume to read and treasure for anyone looking for an in-depth understanding of the Peranakan (and Singapore) food heritage.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Limited
ISBN: 9789814346368
Category : Cooking, Peranakan
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen provides a rare and insightful view into the daily life of a Peranakan family harking back to the early 20th century. With comprehensive chapters dedicated to documenting cooking utensils, essential ingredients, the Nonya's agak agak (estimating) philosophy, as well as Chinese New Year and other festive dishes, baked goods and Nonya kuehs, Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen is a volume to read and treasure for anyone looking for an in-depth understanding of the Peranakan (and Singapore) food heritage.
Earth-Chan and Friends
Author: Tamuna Tsertsvadze
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781791805449
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The story of a young girl, Earth-chan, our mother planet, who studies at Planetarium College together with other planets and stars, and is the only one to have tiny creatures - humans - inhabit her hair. Due to such difference from the other planets, Earth-chan is often bullied. Yet, she still adores the little humans that live in her hair and often cause harm to her. Earth-chan lives a common school life in Planetarium College together with her planet friends. She strives hard to become popular and gain the attention of her crush - Sun-kun, while she is admired by a boy from the junior class - Moon-kun.How will the events shape out? Which boy will Earth-chan end up with? How will humans learn to live together with their mother planet? Find out with these marvellous adventures of Earth-chan and her friends!--The cover art belongs to tsuyohina, an amazing contemporary artist on deviantart.com.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781791805449
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The story of a young girl, Earth-chan, our mother planet, who studies at Planetarium College together with other planets and stars, and is the only one to have tiny creatures - humans - inhabit her hair. Due to such difference from the other planets, Earth-chan is often bullied. Yet, she still adores the little humans that live in her hair and often cause harm to her. Earth-chan lives a common school life in Planetarium College together with her planet friends. She strives hard to become popular and gain the attention of her crush - Sun-kun, while she is admired by a boy from the junior class - Moon-kun.How will the events shape out? Which boy will Earth-chan end up with? How will humans learn to live together with their mother planet? Find out with these marvellous adventures of Earth-chan and her friends!--The cover art belongs to tsuyohina, an amazing contemporary artist on deviantart.com.
Home Town
Author: Tracy Kidder
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307826473
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
In this splendid book, one of America's masters of nonfiction takes us home--into Hometown, U.S.A., the town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and into the extraordinary, and the ordinary, lives that people live there. As Tracy Kidder reveals how, beneath its amiable surface, a small town is a place of startling complexity, he also explores what it takes to make a modern small city a success story. Weaving together compelling stories of individual lives, delving into a rich and varied past, moving among all the levels of Northampton's social hierarchy, Kidder reveals the sheer abundance of life contained within a town's narrow boundaries. Does the kind of small town that many Americans came from, and long for, still exist? Kidder says yes, although not quite in the form we may imagine. A book about civilization in microcosm, Home Town makes us marvel afresh at the wonder of individuality, creativity, and civic order--how a disparate group of individuals can find common cause and a code of values that transforms a place into a home. And this book makes you feel you live there.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307826473
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
In this splendid book, one of America's masters of nonfiction takes us home--into Hometown, U.S.A., the town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and into the extraordinary, and the ordinary, lives that people live there. As Tracy Kidder reveals how, beneath its amiable surface, a small town is a place of startling complexity, he also explores what it takes to make a modern small city a success story. Weaving together compelling stories of individual lives, delving into a rich and varied past, moving among all the levels of Northampton's social hierarchy, Kidder reveals the sheer abundance of life contained within a town's narrow boundaries. Does the kind of small town that many Americans came from, and long for, still exist? Kidder says yes, although not quite in the form we may imagine. A book about civilization in microcosm, Home Town makes us marvel afresh at the wonder of individuality, creativity, and civic order--how a disparate group of individuals can find common cause and a code of values that transforms a place into a home. And this book makes you feel you live there.
The Knockout Queen
Author: Rufi Thorpe
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525567291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction An InStyle Best Book of the Year A Refinery29 Best Book of the Year By the end of high school, Bunny Lampert is 6’3 with the abs of a ninja turtle and the face of a boy angel. Her dad has chaotic salesman energy and her mom is dead. But from the outside, Bunny seems to have it all—she’s blonde, rich, and an Olympic volleyball hopeful. Michael—who has a ponytail and a septum piercing, works at Rite-Aid, and has a secret Grindr—lives with his aunt in the cramped cottage next door to Bunny’s McMansion. When Bunny catches Michael smoking in her yard, he discovers that her life is not as perfect as it seems. Their friendship is as improbable as it is irresistible, but when Michael falls in love for the first time, a vicious strain of gossip circulates and a terrible, brutal act becomes the defining feature of both his and Bunny’s futures. A beautiful and darkly comic book about doing things you didn’t mean to do, wanting things you wish you didn’t want, and loving people you can’t afford to love.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525567291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction An InStyle Best Book of the Year A Refinery29 Best Book of the Year By the end of high school, Bunny Lampert is 6’3 with the abs of a ninja turtle and the face of a boy angel. Her dad has chaotic salesman energy and her mom is dead. But from the outside, Bunny seems to have it all—she’s blonde, rich, and an Olympic volleyball hopeful. Michael—who has a ponytail and a septum piercing, works at Rite-Aid, and has a secret Grindr—lives with his aunt in the cramped cottage next door to Bunny’s McMansion. When Bunny catches Michael smoking in her yard, he discovers that her life is not as perfect as it seems. Their friendship is as improbable as it is irresistible, but when Michael falls in love for the first time, a vicious strain of gossip circulates and a terrible, brutal act becomes the defining feature of both his and Bunny’s futures. A beautiful and darkly comic book about doing things you didn’t mean to do, wanting things you wish you didn’t want, and loving people you can’t afford to love.
Pottymouth and Stoopid
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: jimmy patterson
ISBN: 0316545708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In this "superwonderrific" (Jerry Spinelli), "funny and honest" (Kwame Alexander) #1 New York Times bestselling story, two best friends use laughter to turn the tables on their bullies. 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 unfair labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! This important story delivers more than just laughs--it shows that the worst bullying isn't always physical . . . and that things will get better. Full of hilarious and engaging illustrations, this critically acclaimed, bestselling novel will have kids laughing out loud, and is also 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.)
Publisher: jimmy patterson
ISBN: 0316545708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In this "superwonderrific" (Jerry Spinelli), "funny and honest" (Kwame Alexander) #1 New York Times bestselling story, two best friends use laughter to turn the tables on their bullies. 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 unfair labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! This important story delivers more than just laughs--it shows that the worst bullying isn't always physical . . . and that things will get better. Full of hilarious and engaging illustrations, this critically acclaimed, bestselling novel will have kids laughing out loud, and is also 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.)
The Best Thriller Novels of Earl Derr Biggers
Author: Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2410
Book Description
"Seven Keys to Baldpate" – A young novelist William Magee travels to the Baldpate Mountain resort, seeking for solitude and inspiration for his greatest novel yet. Soon after he gets in, he finds out that he is not the only one there, for there are seven keys to the place and seven people with various stories of why they are there. "Love Insurance" – The American branch of Lloyds' insurers is specialized in unusual policies, but one day an impoverished Lord Harrowby showed up with the strangest claim of them all. He wants an insurance against his fiancée Cynthia Meyrick breaking off their engagement. "Inside the Lines" – World War I has started, Britain has gone up against Germany, and few Americans are stranded at Gibraltar desperate to catch a boat back home. Spies are everywhere and Germans are plotting to blow up the English troop at Gibraltar. "The Agony Column" (Second-Floor Mystery) – Geoffrey West is an American in London. Since arriving he has been fascinated by the Agony Column, a personal advertisements in newspapers. One morning he spots an American tourist girl reading the same section, decides to place an ad to catch her attention, and soon they start corresponding. "Fifty Candles" – Young Winthrop is in love with Mary Wills and longs to marry her. His pursuit of her will lead him to a party in the home of a former employer, a millionaire with more enemies than friends. Millionaire is killed at the party, no one can be ruled out as a suspect, and some clues point to Winthrop. "Charlie Chan Series" - Charlie is a Chinese American detective who lives on Hawaii and works for the Honolulu Police Department, but often travels around the world investigating mysteries and solving crimes.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2410
Book Description
"Seven Keys to Baldpate" – A young novelist William Magee travels to the Baldpate Mountain resort, seeking for solitude and inspiration for his greatest novel yet. Soon after he gets in, he finds out that he is not the only one there, for there are seven keys to the place and seven people with various stories of why they are there. "Love Insurance" – The American branch of Lloyds' insurers is specialized in unusual policies, but one day an impoverished Lord Harrowby showed up with the strangest claim of them all. He wants an insurance against his fiancée Cynthia Meyrick breaking off their engagement. "Inside the Lines" – World War I has started, Britain has gone up against Germany, and few Americans are stranded at Gibraltar desperate to catch a boat back home. Spies are everywhere and Germans are plotting to blow up the English troop at Gibraltar. "The Agony Column" (Second-Floor Mystery) – Geoffrey West is an American in London. Since arriving he has been fascinated by the Agony Column, a personal advertisements in newspapers. One morning he spots an American tourist girl reading the same section, decides to place an ad to catch her attention, and soon they start corresponding. "Fifty Candles" – Young Winthrop is in love with Mary Wills and longs to marry her. His pursuit of her will lead him to a party in the home of a former employer, a millionaire with more enemies than friends. Millionaire is killed at the party, no one can be ruled out as a suspect, and some clues point to Winthrop. "Charlie Chan Series" - Charlie is a Chinese American detective who lives on Hawaii and works for the Honolulu Police Department, but often travels around the world investigating mysteries and solving crimes.
XXL
Author: Neil Seeman
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0772786283
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Obese individuals are twice as likely to experience heart failure as non-obese people. More than eighty-five per cent of type 2 diabetes sufferers are overweight. And in the United States, obese and overweight individuals make up more than two-thirds of the adult population. Public health organizations and governments have traditionally tried to combat obesity through shame-inducing policies, which assure people that they can easily lose weight by eating right and exercising. This generic approach has failed, as it does little to address the personal, genetic, and cultural challenges faced by obese individuals. XXL directly confronts the global public health sector by proposing an innovative, alternative policy - the 'healthy living voucher' - for decreasing high calorie consumption and its related health problems. Neil Seeman and Patrick Luciani argue that many public health campaigns have made the problem of obesity worse by minimizing how difficult it is for individuals to lose weight. XXL challenges governments to abandon top-down planning solutions in favour of bottom-up innovations to confront the obesity crisis.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0772786283
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Obese individuals are twice as likely to experience heart failure as non-obese people. More than eighty-five per cent of type 2 diabetes sufferers are overweight. And in the United States, obese and overweight individuals make up more than two-thirds of the adult population. Public health organizations and governments have traditionally tried to combat obesity through shame-inducing policies, which assure people that they can easily lose weight by eating right and exercising. This generic approach has failed, as it does little to address the personal, genetic, and cultural challenges faced by obese individuals. XXL directly confronts the global public health sector by proposing an innovative, alternative policy - the 'healthy living voucher' - for decreasing high calorie consumption and its related health problems. Neil Seeman and Patrick Luciani argue that many public health campaigns have made the problem of obesity worse by minimizing how difficult it is for individuals to lose weight. XXL challenges governments to abandon top-down planning solutions in favour of bottom-up innovations to confront the obesity crisis.
The Daily Stoic Journal
Author: Ryan Holiday
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525534393
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A beautiful daily journal to lead your journey in the art of living--and an instant WSJ bestseller! For more than two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has been the secret operating system of wise leaders, artists, athletes, brilliant thinkers, and ordinary citizens. With the acclaimed, bestselling books The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy and The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have helped to bring the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to hundreds of thousands of new readers all over the world. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, a beautifully designed hardcover journal that features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice for integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Each week readers will discover a specific powerful Stoic practice, explained and presented with related quotations to inspire deeper reflection and application, and each day they will answer a powerful question to help gauge their progress. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and featuring a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management, as well as resources for further reading, this is a lasting companion volume for people who already love The Daily Stoic and its popular daily emails and social media accounts. It can also be used as a stand-alone journal, even if you haven’t read the previous books. For anyone seeking inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in our crazy world, this book will help them immensely for the next year—and for the rest of their lives.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525534393
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A beautiful daily journal to lead your journey in the art of living--and an instant WSJ bestseller! For more than two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has been the secret operating system of wise leaders, artists, athletes, brilliant thinkers, and ordinary citizens. With the acclaimed, bestselling books The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy and The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have helped to bring the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to hundreds of thousands of new readers all over the world. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, a beautifully designed hardcover journal that features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice for integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Each week readers will discover a specific powerful Stoic practice, explained and presented with related quotations to inspire deeper reflection and application, and each day they will answer a powerful question to help gauge their progress. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and featuring a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management, as well as resources for further reading, this is a lasting companion volume for people who already love The Daily Stoic and its popular daily emails and social media accounts. It can also be used as a stand-alone journal, even if you haven’t read the previous books. For anyone seeking inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in our crazy world, this book will help them immensely for the next year—and for the rest of their lives.