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"Can Nate Wright get any cooler? Not according to Nate himself. He's already P.S. 38's rockin'est drummer, finest poet (check out his haiku about Brazil nuts), and deepest thinker--in his own mind. But does Nate have what it takes to hang with Marcus, leader of the school's most notorious posse? Or will he decide that being cool isn't all it's cracked up to be?"--
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"From the author of PARENTING: ILLUSTRATED WITH CRAPPY PICTURES comes a book on a topic that will never cease to prove that human behavior is utterly perplexing: MARRIAGE. From minor pet peeves (leftover toothpaste globs in the sink: why?) to an inability to put dirty clothes into the laundry basket, and instead drop them on the floor RIGHT NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY BASKET, to figuring out how to use any 3-minute window available for romance once kids are...
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"Returning to Gingrich's childhood in Pennsylvania and his formative years as a young history professor, Citizen Newt moves through Gingrich's first forays into politics and takes readers behind the scenes of the Congressman's crucial role in the Reagan Revolution, his battles with George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and his masterly orchestration of 1994s "Gingrich Revolution" and the Contract with America, which catapulted him to national prominence...
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Elite Daily managing editor Greg Dybec worries about rent, sex, love, family, and—the most millennial topic of them all—a desire to leave a legacy. In The Art of Living Other People’s LivesGreg’s writing is all at once candid, honest, and unapologetic, and his hilariously neurotic and self-analytical journey will strike a chord with anyone struggling to balance their IRL selves with their virtual ones.
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The companion cookbook to the hit show Portlandia by the Emmy-nominated stars and writers Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, with 50 delicious recipes for every food lover, freegan, organic farmer, and food truck diehard.
Food plays a very special role in Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein’s award-winning satire Portlandia and now you can cook the dishes that define the show, from cult-raised chicken and Stu’s...
Food plays a very special role in Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein’s award-winning satire Portlandia and now you can cook the dishes that define the show, from cult-raised chicken and Stu’s...
14) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Terrier Trouble!: And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
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Meet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild. Funny, colorful, portable, and collectible, these books are heartwarming page-turners that will leave eager readers ready for more. They're perfect for the backpack, to share with friends, and to read under the covers at night.
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"What's the best gift for a kid who's turned 10? Everything they need to know! Ten is a major year in every kid's life. It's when they finally reach double digits-and that means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there's a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it's pretty important. Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make 10 one of the best years of their lives-from the fun, to the serious and the downright disgusting"--...
17) Hit list
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John Keller novels volume 2
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Keller considers himself an average guy. But when he gets a phone call from White Plains, he's flying off somewhere to kill a perfect stranger. Keller is a pro and very good at what he does. But the jobs have started to go wrong. Someone out there is trying to put a hit on the hit man--and Keller realizes he's found himself on somebody else's hit list.
18) HIT MAN
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A collection of stories in which a killer describes his hits. In one he kills the wrong man and has to do a repeat, in another he must decide which client to kill first, both having put out contracts on each other. As he goes about murdering, J.P. Keller, a quiet unobtrusive man, reflects on his profession.
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Adventures in Franco-inspired American parenting—a winning mix of witty cross-cultural observation, hilariously blunt French wisdom, and one American mom’s journey to create her own hybrid parenting approach
“If there is no blood, don’t get up.” This single nugget of parenting gold, offered by a French friend at the end of a long dinner party, changed everything for writer Catherine Crawford, her...
“If there is no blood, don’t get up.” This single nugget of parenting gold, offered by a French friend at the end of a long dinner party, changed everything for writer Catherine Crawford, her...
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Mutts volume 2
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Mutts highlights the adventures of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat, best buddies who regularly come in contact with Shtinky Puddin', Sourpuss, Guard Dog, and Crabby--as well as an assortment of whimsically rendered humans. This cast is capable of endless antics, interspersed with thoughtful views on both the animal and human condition. And whether they're raiding garbage cans or basking in full-frontal belly rubs, Mooch and Earl always have a comment...