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2023.
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150 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"A collection of humorous and heartfelt poetry for children and adults"--
Do you know what a "zilot" is? Of course you don't, because it's a freshly invented word! If you must know, "zilot" rhymes with "spill it" and it means "blanket fort." Zilot also happens to be the title of this collection of poems, which use big words and small words and, yup, even some made-up words. And they mostly rhyme! So, build your own zilot, pull up a pillow, and enjoy!...
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Tales from the multiverse volume Vol. 2
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
810L
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xiv, 389 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"Here are six thrilling stories -- ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to adventure -- set in six different worlds, featuring artwork from six different illustrators. In a swanky New York City hotel, a reclusive guest appears to have spontaneously combusted. On a school field trip to a human anatomy museum in space, two kids try to pull off the greatest prank in history. Somewhere on a deserted island, three siblings try to make a life for themselves after...
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Get the Summary of Bonnie Garmus's Lessons in Chemistry in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Lessons in Chemistry" follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a chemist and mother in 1961, who becomes an unexpected television star with her cooking show "Supper at Six." Despite her scientific expertise, she faces sexism and professional challenges, including being nicknamed "Luscious Lizzie" by the media. Her life's trajectory...
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Excerpt: "I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier. As a book I wrote called "Mr. Thomas Atkins" shows, I had studied and appreciated him during the thirty-one years in which I served as Chaplain to the Forces. Still, it was pleasant to read despatches and letters from the seat of war highly praising my old friend. This book is based upon the strong, clear letters of Mr. Thomas Atkins (I am never...
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Ever fantasized about escaping the daily grind to run your own camping and caravanning site? Prepare for an adventure unlike any other. Beyond the allure of the great outdoors lies a vibrant tapestry of unique personalities. From quirky characters to those with unconventional habits, life under canvas or in cozy caravans can unleash unexpected behaviors and wild inclinations. Dive into a world where inhibitions are shed and the truly eccentric come...
7) Bad Review 2
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Just when you thought browsing the library's comedy section was safe, you came across yet another P T Saunders's outrageous comedies. Bad Review 2 Saunder's new cringe-worthy comedy. After Jeffers' near-death confession, about himself being Penelope's real Father, things are about to change for all of the characters.For some, the changes in their circumstances will be positive, and other individual changes devastating.Once again, Saunders has created...
8) Fool's Gold
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Greed saves a man from having an overly pious, hypocritical vicar as a father-in-law.
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Have you ever wondered if America could witness a Presidential candidate who truly understands the challenges of everyday life? Can someone break free from the shackles of politics as usual to make a real difference? In "What Happened to the Herd," Mark Yeager presents a captivating, fictitious account of events that just might bring about an unprecedented political transformation.
Meet Jane McQueen, a resilient single mom who excels at juggling...
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The part-observed anatomy of a man who, without question, is a revered local Glasgow Godfather. Well! That's what they all know this self-made man as.
We may judge his justified reasoning and that of his diverse cohorts as we observe their continuing operations from the city streets to behind the wall at 81, the avenue number of Barlinnie Prison.
The man himself is known to all by the name of 'Bulldog.' In 1968, there were 3,501,564 global births,...
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Life is never dull in Little Bardon, as Kelvin Brown discovers in 'I'm not one to gossip - tales from a small village'.
The 32 short stories about characters living - and dying - in this small country village close to Essex Marshland paint a picture of a community from whom no secret is safe and no opportunity to gossip is missed.
Each story is stand-alone, but they mostly interlink in some way.
Many of the stories revolve around the pub,...
13) God of Drunks
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During a stag dinner, a married man makes a startling confession.
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If you are looking for entertainment, humour and wit, then this is the book for you. The anecdotes are scintillating, funny and diverse: about chocolates, Bollywood heroes, the 2012 Olympic Games, the Urdu Virus and many more. The serious side deals with politics, religion, covid-19, science and much more. If you do not cry tears of laughter or sorrow after reading this book, then one of us has no sense of humour or capacity for deep thought. Read...
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My daddy's family doesn't like that my momma's getting married so quickly after my daddy's death. They say she's just like the rest of the women in her family; that she can't live without a man. If they only knew... What's Love Got to Do With It? is a humorous short story (2,400 words in length).
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Joe Buck, un joven e ingenuo tejano, decide dejar atrás un pasado sin salida y encontrar una vida rebosante de glamour en Nueva York. La ciudad, por supuesto, resulta ser un lugar mucho más difícil de conquistar de lo que esperaba, y pronto ve comprometido su sueño. La dura caída de Buck a la realidad y su relación con un estafador callejero lisiado, Ratso, forman el núcleo emocional de la novela, y la improbable pareja es uno de los retratos...
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Food is a drug. Break the shackles of addiction and learn to eat air! In this detailed guide, Dr. Robert Jones, MD, PhD, DDS, ODD gives you the practical, step-by-step advice you need to transition to the air-only diet. Join him on the cutting edge of human evolution. Go the Power of Air!
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Retrato de una chica desconocida es una historia sensual, cautivadora y trágica sobre un amor adolescente secreto, que se desarrolla en el sombrío trasfondo de la oprimida Bielorrusia en las últimas décadas del régimen soviético. Contada desde la perspectiva de Sasha, de trece años al comienzo de la historia y dieciocho en su trágico final, la apasionante novela de Aleksandr Skorobogatov lleva al lector a una inquietante montaña rusa emocional....
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