Bella and her best friend, Joe are two very smart kids who spend every spare minute together. One day, they devise a plan, a plan that is going to make them super rich and super famous. It is such a great plan that they'll be able to skip school and even have their own TV show! What could be better than that?
~b~>With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol. "I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" Seriously... I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more. PRAISE FOR Seriously... I'm Kidding "DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." -- People "Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." - Publishers Weekly "Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." -- Kirkus/DIVspan
Over 90 recipes that leverage the powerful features of the Standard Library in C++17 About This Book Learn the latest features of C++ and how to write better code by using the Standard Library (STL). Reduce the development time for your applications. Understand the scope and power of STL features to deal with real-world problems. Compose your own algorithms without forfeiting the simplicity and elegance of the STL way. Who This Book Is For This book is for intermediate-to-advanced C++ programmers who want to get the most out of the Standard Template Library of the newest version of C++: C++ 17. What You Will Learn Learn about the new core language features and the problems they were intended to solve Understand the inner workings and requirements of iterators by implementing them Explore algorithms, functional programming style, and lambda expressions Leverage the rich, portable, fast, and well-tested set of well-designed algorithms provided in the STL Work with strings the STL way instead of handcrafting C-style code Understand standard support classes for concurrency and synchronization, and how to put them to work Use the filesystem library addition available with the C++17 STL In Detail C++ has come a long way and is in use in every area of the industry. Fast, efficient, and flexible, it is used to solve many problems. The upcoming version of C++ will see programmers change the way they code. If you want to grasp the practical usefulness of the C++17 STL in order to write smarter, fully portable code, then this book is for you. Beginning with new language features, this book will help you understand the language's mechanics and library features, and offers insight into how they work. Unlike other books, ours takes an implementation-specific, problem-solution approach that will help you quickly overcome hurdles. You will learn the core STL concepts, such as containers, algorithms, utility classes, lambda expressions, iterators, and more, while working on practical real-world recipes. These recipes will help you get the most from the STL and show you how to program in a better way. By the end of the book, you will be up to date with the latest C++17 features and save time and effort while solving tasks elegantly using the STL. Style and approach This recipe-based guide will show you how to make the best use of C++ together with the STL to squeeze more out of the standard language
By the New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Clocks and Cloud Atlas | Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Selected by Time as One of the Ten Best Books of the Year | A New York Times Notable Book | Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post Book World, The Christian Science Monitor, Rocky Mountain News, and Kirkus Reviews | A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist | Winner of the ALA Alex Award | Finalist for the Costa Novel Award From award-winning writer David Mitchell comes a sinewy, meditative novel of boyhood on the cusp of adulthood and the old on the cusp of the new. Black Swan Green tracks a single year in what is, for thirteen-year-old Jason Taylor, the sleepiest village in muddiest Worcestershire in a dying Cold War England, 1982. But the thirteen chapters, each a short story in its own right, create an exquisitely observed world that is anything but sleepy. A world of Kissingeresque realpolitik enacted in boys’ games on a frozen lake; of “nightcreeping” through the summer backyards of strangers; of the tabloid-fueled thrills of the Falklands War and its human toll; of the cruel, luscious Dawn Madden and her power-hungry boyfriend, Ross Wilcox; of a certain Madame Eva van Outryve de Crommelynck, an elderly bohemian emigré who is both more and less than she appears; of Jason’s search to replace his dead grandfather’s irreplaceable smashed watch before the crime is discovered; of first cigarettes, first kisses, first Duran Duran LPs, and first deaths; of Margaret Thatcher’s recession; of Gypsies camping in the woods and the hysteria they inspire; and, even closer to home, of a slow-motion divorce in four seasons. Pointed, funny, profound, left-field, elegiac, and painted with the stuff of life, Black Swan Green is David Mitchell’s subtlest and most effective achievement to date. Praise for Black Swan Green “[David Mitchell has created] one of the most endearing, smart, and funny young narrators ever to rise up from the pages of a novel. . . . The always fresh and brilliant writing will carry readers back to their own childhoods. . . . This enchanting novel makes us remember exactly what it was like.”—The Boston Globe “[David Mitchell is a] prodigiously daring and imaginative young writer. . . . As in the works of Thomas Pynchon and Herman Melville, one feels the roof of the narrative lifted off and oneself in thrall.”—Time
Swapping bodies might be fun for some but when 12 year old Jack Stevenson wakes up from a freak accident one day and finds himself in his dad's body, his life abruptly becomes one huge disaster after another. When he realizes that his dad will have to go to school in his place, things instantly get much, much worse.
Time Traveler - Book 1: The Discovery is a brand new and very exciting series about a 12-year-old girl who discovers a box in her attic that will change her life forever. Along with the help of her older brother, Oliver and her best friend, Kate, Holly will manage to travel to another place and time. However, all great adventures lead to a consequence of some sort and this group of young kids is not at all prepared for what lies ahead. As well as her discovery, Holly also has to deal with the cool kids at school, one in particular who is intent on making her life miserable. And when Zac, the cutest boy in the class begins to show Holly some attention, her whole world turns upside down. This is a suspenseful journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what is going to happen next. It is another fabulous book for girls aged 9-12, one that is sure to be a new favorite.
Books for Girls ages 9-12: I Shrunk My Best Friend! - The entire series with all 3 books! Book 1 Ooops! Bella and her best friend, Joe are two very smart kids who spend every spare minute together. One day, they devise a plan, a plan that is going to make them super rich and super famous. It is such a great plan that they'll be able to skip school and even have their own TV show! What could be better than that? However, this particular plan does not go ahead the way Bella and Joe had hoped, and they quickly find themselves faced with a huge problem; one that they are unable to solve on their own. Then when Bella's secret crush at school becomes involved, things begin to get very interesting. Book 2 Zac to the Rescue! Bella and Joe continue their exciting adventure in Zac's house. Unfortunately, Zac's younger brother and sister take control of the situation, placing the two tiny friends in danger. Faced with wild animals and terrifying bugs, as well as being at the mercy of a hyperactive and not very bright pair of siblings, Bella and Joe need to think quickly if they are going to have a chance of surviving their unfortunate ordeal. However, when Bella's biggest nightmare becomes a reality, and Zac discovers Bella and Zac in his kitchen, she decides that this is the worst situation of all. What will Zac think of her now? Will she ever have a chance with Zac and will the tiny pair finally make their way home or not? Book 3 (The final book in the series) Who would have thought a little ray gun could cause so much trouble!!! Bella, Joe, and Zac have to fight their way through killer insects, Mad Mary and pesky little sisters and a rather dumb brother to find help so they can return to normal size. I'm not going to spoil the story for you by telling you exactly what happens in Book 3...but I will say that LOTS of things happen! Will they ever be normal again? How will Zac feel about Bella at the end of this story? Hmmm...there's only one way to find out! Hope you love this final book in the series. From start to finish, this is a very funny book that will keep you laughing as well as trying to guess what is going to happen next. A great book for both girls and boys. In fact, it is a fabulous story for anyone who enjoys funny books. Perfect for kids ages 9-12, this story will keep you entertained from the very beginning!
Books for Girls ages 9-12: I Shrunk My Best Friend! - The entire series with all 3 books! Book 1 Ooops! Bella and her best friend, Joe are two very smart kids who spend every spare minute together. One day, they devise a plan, a plan that is going to make them super rich and super famous. It is such a great plan that they'll be able to skip school and even have their own TV show! What could be better than that? However, this particular plan does not go ahead the way Bella and Joe had hoped, and they quickly find themselves faced with a huge problem; one that they are unable to solve on their own. Then when Bella's secret crush at school becomes involved, things begin to get very interesting. Book 2 Zac to the Rescue! Bella and Joe continue their exciting adventure in Zac's house. Unfortunately Zac's younger brother and sister take control of the situation, placing the two tiny friends in danger. Faced with wild animals and terrifying bugs, as well as being at the mercy of a hyperactive and not very bright pair of siblings, Bella and Joe need to think quickly if they are going to have a chance of surviving their unfortunate ordeal. However, when Bella's biggest nightmare becomes a reality, and Zac discovers Bella and Zac in his kitchen, she decides that this is the worst situation of all. What will Zac think of her now? Will she ever have a chance with Zac and will the tiny pair finally make their way home or not? Book 3 (The final book in the series) Who would have thought a little ray gun could cause so much trouble!!! Bella, Joe and Zac have to fight their way through killer insects, Mad Mary and pesky little sisters and a rather dumb brother to find help so they can return to normal size. I'm not going to spoil the story for you by telling you exactly what happens in Book 3...but I will say that LOTS of things happen! Will they ever be normal again? How will Zac feel about Bella at the end of this story? Hmmm...there's only one way to find out! Hope you love this final book in the series. From start to finish, this is a very funny book that will keep you laughing as well as trying to guess what is going to happen next. A great book for both girls and boys. In fact, it is a fabulous story for anyone who enjoys funny books. Perfect for kids ages 9-12, this story will keep you entertained from the very beginning!
This is the story of how a proud and powerful chieftain came to embrace Islam as a result of the humane treatment shown to him by the Prophet during his capture and imprisonment.
