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From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Butt Trilogy, an outlandish collection of silly stories about a boy on a mission to be annoying.Ever made up an imaginary friend to beat up another imaginary friend?Ever taken a concrete garden gnome on vacation with you?Ever tried to fill up an entire shower stall by plugging up the drain?In Just Annoying, you'll meet Andy, a boy with a dream: to become the most annoying kid in...

Knit one of these fabulous patterns and go party! This great new collection of 25 luxurious party knitwear patterns covers jumpers, cardigans, boleros, dressy tops, camisoles, sweaters, coats and sleeveless jackets, as well as accessories such as corsages and bags. Match a satin skirt with the shimmering copper top or the frill-edge bolero to a pretty summer dress to make a fabulous summer ensemble. Or keep warm at a winter party without any loss of style wearing the latest in shrugs, wrap...

National Geographic Simply Beautiful Photographs takes readers on a spectacular visual journey through some of the most stunning photographs to be found in National Geographic's famed Image Collection. Award-winning photographer Annie Griffiths culled the images to reflect the many variations on the universal theme of beauty. Chapters are organized around the aesthetic concepts that create beauty in a photograph: Light, Composition, Moment (Gesture and Emotion), Motion, Palette, and Wonder...

Andy and Terry live in a 26-story treehouse. (It used to be 13 stories, but they've expanded.) It has a bumper car rink, a skate ramp, an antigravity chamber, an ice cream parlor with 78 flavors, and the Maze of Doom—a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again. Well, not yet, anyway.This time, the two friends have a whole week to finish their next book, and Andy even knows what it should be about—the story of how he and Terry first met. But, life is NE...

CHRISTMASAfter a string of disastrous dates and losing her job at a top London hotel, Ruby Penrose retreats to her hometown in Cornwall. Her dreams of becoming a screenwriter have been shattered, Christmas is around the corner, and she’s feeling lost and unsure what’s next.Reality TV star, Jake Woodhouse, escapes to a remote Cornish cottage, seeking solitude after a very public heartbreak. With only his stubborn bulldog, Sherlock Bones, for company, peace a...

She's destined to protect the world.But what if destiny got it wrong?When Ariella, reluctant heir and failed witch, is banished to the bustling city of Pyscoria, she dreads being pulled into the power games of the Blood. She knows it's only a matter of time until someone discovers the secret of her missing magic.Even worse, she'll have to mingle.When help comes from an unexpected quarter, Ariella discovers the first real family she's ever kno...

Erica Griffth delivers a raw, unflinching, darkly funny memoir about obsessive compulsive disorder. From childhood fears of death to the relentless "what if's" that haunted her adulthood, Erica exposes the inner workings of a mind trapped by intrusive thoughts. Thoughts so convincing they feel like reality. Erica's journey isn't about the neat stereotypes of OCD you've seen on TV. She didn't obsess over germs or keep her house immaculately clean; her compulsions were invisible. replaying c...

The first entry in the acclaimed Ruth Galloway British crime series follows the "captivating"* archaeologist as she investigates a child’s bones found on a nearby beach, thought to be part of a decade-old cold case.Forensic archeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is in her late thirties. She lives happily alone with her two cats in a bleak, remote area near the Norfolk coast, land that was sacred to its Iron Age inhabitants—not quite earth, not quite sea. But her routine da...

Words turn deadly with an unlikely detective duo on the case of a murdered obituary writer in this literary mystery from the internationally bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club.Natalka and Edwin are perfect if improbable partners in a detective agency. At eighty-four, Edwin regularly claims that he’s the oldest detective in England. He is a master at surveillance, deploying his age as a cloa...

Looking for a new mystery series to suck you in? Dive into the inaugural novels of the captivating Ruth Galloway mysteries with this starter pack.Archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway turns amateur sleuth once Detective Chief Inspector Nelson calls her for help when a child’s bones are found on a desolate beach. Gone are the days of digging up artifacts and living alone with her cats—Ruth is pulled into the world of shadowy murders, resurfaced bones, historical mysteries, twisted secrets...

Wouldn't it be great if there were a statistics book that made histograms, probability distributions, and chi square analysis more enjoyable than going to the dentist? Head First Statistics brings this typically dry subject to life, teaching you everything you want and need to know about statistics through engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking material, full of puzzles, stories, quizzes, visual aids, and real-world examples.Whether you're a student, a professional, ...

Essentials of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide designed to introduce readers to the fundamental principles and practices of woodworking. Authored by Ira S. Griffith, this book serves as both a textbook for students and a practical manual for hobbyists and aspiring craftsmen. The text covers a wide range of topics, beginning with the nature and properties of wood, including its structure, types, and the ways in which it can be worked and finished. Detailed explanations are provided on t...