Fake Me a Match
Fake Me a Match

Author: Lauren Barnholdt

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-10-04

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1442422602

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It’s matchmaking mayhem when a school project goes awry in this “entertaining and enjoyable read” (School Library Journal) from the author of Four Truths and a Lie. Avery LaDuke is bummed when her (former) BFF, Sophie Burns, dumps her for the popular crowd. But now that her mom is getting remarried, Avery’s hoping her new stepsister, Blake, will fill the role of best pal. So imagine her shock when Blake befriends Sophie instead! At least Avery can focus on leading the eighth-grade charity project—which turns out to involve an online matchmaking service. She’s skeptical about online love, but Avery sees an opportunity to get Blake back on her side: She’ll tamper with the program and have Blake matched with Sam, the most popular boy in school! Except something goes seriously wrong, and it’s Avery who ends up being matched with Sam. Not only is the class adviser suspicious, but Avery discovers that she kinda sorta likes Sam…and he likes her back. Torn between her crush and her new stepsister/best friend, Avery is left wondering: Is there any possible way she can keep them both?

My Dog Ate My Homework! (REVISION)
My Dog Ate My Homework! (REVISION)

Author: Bruce Lansky

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2009-06-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781416989134

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My Dog Ate My Homework is the first collection of Bruce Lansky’s own poetry. This book helped make Lansky’s reputation as a consistently entertaining poet with a unique voice and style. His poems are about someone named “I” or “me” who so resembles the readers, their siblings, friends, parents, pets, and teachers – they think Lansky is writing about them. In this book, Lansky introduces us to: -a “too friendly” dog who should be using Scope -a teacher who resembles her students in her avoidance of homework -a kid who thinks his cat isn’t smart because it won’t come when called and won’t shake, beg or fetch -a young “Romeo” who “climbed up the door and opened the stairs” after his first kiss - a youngthter with a looth tooth who tellth a painful thtory about a bike cwath -kids who start wishing their horrible old cook would come back after a new gourmet chef is hired -two siblings would like their parents to know about each other Lansky also offers a practical lesson on how to delay your bedtime and a sure cure for thumbsucking. This book also includes several, charming fill-in-the blank poems perfect for morning announcements on the school P.A. plus some generic New Year’s resolutions you can use in a pinch. Because Lansky’s poetry is about them, kids find it hilarious – and don’t be surprised if reading this book puts a smile on your face, too.

Fish You Were Here
Fish You Were Here

Author: Colleen AF Venable

Publisher: Graphic Universe

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0761356304

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Guinea pig Sasspants knows something is wrong with ninth-grader Viola, the new pet shop assistant, and when Mr. Venezi goes missing, Sasspants and Hamisher put their private investigation skills to the test. Simultaneous.

All Riot on the Western Front
All Riot on the Western Front

Author: Winston Smith

Publisher: Last Gasp

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9780867196160

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Winston Smith, named for the protagonist of George Orwell's 1984, uses old school' cut and paste methods to create his collages of old Americana images juxtaposed into shocking pictures. Smith's work is often seen in Playboy, the New Yorker and on album covers for such diverse groups as Green Day and George Carlin. Dinosaurs poke their head into windows as 1950s suburban housewives take fresh-baked MX missiles out of the oven. Introduction by Carlo McCormick.'

Pets and the City
Pets and the City

Author: Dr. Amy Attas

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-06-18

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0593715675

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New York City’s premier “house call veterinarian” takes you into the exclusive penthouses and four-star hotel rooms of the wealthiest New Yorkers and shows that, when it comes to their pets, they are just as neurotic as any of us. When a pet is sick, people—even the rich and famous—are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That’s when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the funny, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she’s faced throughout her thirty-year career treating the cats and dogs of New Yorkers from Park Avenue to the projects. Some of her stories are about celebs, like the time she saw a famous singer naked (no, her rash was not the same as her puppy’s). Others are about remarkable animals, like the skilled service dog who, after his exam was finished, left the room and returned with a checkbook in his mouth. Every tale in this rollicking, informative, and fun memoir affirms a key truth about animal, and human, nature: Our pets love us because their hearts are pure; we love them because they’re freaking adorable. On some level, we know that by caring for them, we are the best version of ourselves. In short: Our pets make us better people.

Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US
Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US

Author: Geraldine Woods

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-02-27

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1394244738

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Your go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English — and when you can break them! You can test your progress with quiz questions on every topic. This updated edition explains current usage (including pronouns and presentation slides) and gives you handy rules to remember, so you can speak and write with confidence. Make the English language learning process engaging and stress-free with this Dummies guide. Learn about parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization Become a better writer and get answers to all your questions about English Recognize and avoid common grammar mistakes and misuse of words Apply your grammar knowledge in everyday scenarios at work, in school, and in general communication Anyone who's new to the English language or needs a little refresher on tricky grammar rules will enjoy Basic English Grammar For Dummies. This book makes learning the English language accessible so you can feel confident at work, in school, and in life.

The Quotable Sagittarius
The Quotable Sagittarius

Author: Mary Valby

Publisher: SCB Distributors

Published: 2012-01-02

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1936998203

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The Quotable Sagittarius describes the cheerful, adventuresome Sagittarius personality with more than 600 quotes and examples from famous Sagittarians like Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, Jamie Foxx and Taylor Swift. Sagittarians describe the natural Talents for honesty and travel in one chapter, addressing Challenges like foot-in-mouth disease and lack of focus in another. Chapters about Work, Creativity, Sports and Relationships show how the Sagittarius traits of curiosity and people orientation come through in specific arenas. The Quotable Sagittarius reveals a dozen Sagittarius specialties such as more alpine ski champions and more teenage girl pop stars than any other zodiac sign.

The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing
The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing

Author: Kirk Deeter

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-05-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1626368716

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Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiences—from interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego. The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons here. Rather, conceived in the “take dead aim” spirit of Harvey Penick’s classic instructional on golf, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offers a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies. In the end, this collection of 240 tips is one of the most insightful, plainly spoken, and entertaining works on this sport—one that will serve both novices and experts alike in helping them reflect and hone in their approaches to fly fishing.

A Gazelle Ate My Homework
A Gazelle Ate My Homework

Author: Habib Fanny

Publisher: Thorntree Press

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781944934958

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Sick of living in the shadows of a corrupt post-colonial Ivory Coast, intrepid gazelle hunter Habib Fanny schemes to see the opulence of America for himself, with naught but rudimentary raft-making skills and his trusty spear to aid him. Well...that's one version of the story, at least. In truth, Fanny's story takes him on an adventure across continents, around dangerous political intrigue, into the depths of poverty, and through the complicated systems that provide him with a medical education. His journey to become an American is beset not by lions and man-eating sharks, but rather by persistent internal questions, which he attacks with the same rigor he brings to his schooling. What does it mean to be a Muslim, a Christian, an agnostic, or possibly, maybe, an atheist? What does it mean to be African in America, but not yet Black? And how on earth do you deal with the dating scene? As he navigates the shifting waters of cultural identity, he's forced to confront his own colonialist prejudices. Habib Fanny--that's Doctor Habib Fanny, M.D., actually--doesn't find gold-paved streets in America, but with humor and curiosity, he finds a path all his own.

Franklin's Emporium: The Pet Shop Mystery
Franklin's Emporium: The Pet Shop Mystery

Author: Gill Vickery

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-11-03

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 147291807X

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Welcome to Franklin's Emporium - the department store where there's magic on every floor! When Alex visits the pet shop at Franklin's she just wants to buy some cat treats but she goes home with a little bit more than she bargained for. Where's that purring coming from? And why do things keep getting knocked over? Funny, exciting or a little bit spooky, Black Cats are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout - stepping stones to reading confidence