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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
If Sharpeis wrote sonnets and Labradors wrote limericks, of what would they muse? Jessica Swaim reenvisions classic literature through a roundup of cultured hounds, including Rover Frost, Emily Doginson and Edgar Allan Pug. Poems range from the savory “Shall I Compare Thee to a Steak Fillet,” to the reflective “Sizing Up Shoes on a Soulful Evening” and the mysterious “The Maven,” each with a cunning twist that will leave you grinning....
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone"--
3) The last book on the left: stories of murder and mayhem from history's most notorious serial killers
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
An equal parts haunting and hilarious deep-dive review of history's most notorious and cold-blooded serial killers, from the creators of the award-winning Last Podcast on the Left.
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Max is counting soda bottle caps, when Moon walks in and points out that he’s been drinking a LOT of soda lately. Max says he’s trying to collect 500 to participate in the soda company’s raffle to win the Robo-Captain 4000, a limited edition robot. Moon points out that this is a ploy by the soda company for people to spend more money on their soda. She says that Max has been living in a “fool’s paradise”, which is when someone is hopeful...
Author
Language
English
Description
It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious and profound take on life, love, celebrity, and everything in between. Seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she tackles topics like friendship, romantic love, aging, television, fans, love for animals, and the brave new world of celebrity. Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, If You Ask Me mixes her thoughtful observations with humorous stories from a seven-decade...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie, cried." Early readers will love the dry humor and wonderfully rounded story of All the Dear Little Animals. Nilsson perfectly captures the child's perspective, balancing compassion and humor. This is a very funny story about a topic that touches all of us.
Series
Pub. Date
[2013], c2011
Language
English
Description
Storytelling has been with us as long as language itself. The desire to both entertain and explain has resulted in the flowering of language to describe every aspect of the human condition. In this program, Stephen Fry discovers what makes a good story, and why some writers are better at conveying joy or horror than others. Topics include the Odyssey and the Iliad; James Joyce's Ulysses; the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and Stephen King (with Lord of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Poppy, Branch, and the Trolls are back in this all-new leveled reader based on the movie DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together-dancing and singing into theaters November 17, 2023! Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing...
10) One fancy day
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This an all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled Reader is based on Nickelodeon's Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years. Can SpongeBob and Patrick handle babysitting Narlene's wild little brother Nobby? And should they be worried when he's too well behaved? Children ages 5 to 7 who love Nickelodeon's animated series will enjoy this super-silly Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots...
11) Snack attack!
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years is Nickelodeon's all-new animated series coming to Paramount+ and PVOD on March 4, 2021! What secrets are hiding in Plankton's Kamp Koral kitchen? SpongeBob and Patrick are determined to find out--but might not like what they uncover. Boys and girls ages 5 to 7 who love Nickelodeon's new animated series will love this super-silly Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters...
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"A collection of Carl Hiaasen's best columns from the past twelve years, covering topics, like hurricanes, off-shore drilling, voting rights, and political corruption, that have become national issues. Dance of the Reptiles is Carl Hiaasen's third collection of the very best of his columns for the Miami Herald. Covering topics large and small, from local issues like polluted rivers, the criminal justice system, and animal welfare to national stories...
13) Space mission!
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
An all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled Reader that is based on Nickelodeon's Rugrats! Susie, Chuckie, and Tommy are ready for a fun day at a sci-fi convention with their dads. But when they think they find a famous space villain, they end up having an out-of-this-world adventure. Both girls and boys, 5 to 7 years old, who are fans Nickelodeon's animated series will love this hilarious Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 3 Readers feature...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Encanto in theaters November 24th, 2021! Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal every child except...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Cuphead and Mugman make reading fun in one of your favorite episodes of The Cuphead Show! retold in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! The Cuphead Show! follows the adventures of two lovable brothers Cuphead and Mugman through their unique misadventures! And this time, they'll need each other more than ever, when Cuphead's misbehaving ways land them in jail, and they have concocted an outrageous escape plan! There's only one problem Mugman...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This practical, user-friendly reference book of common mechanical engineering concepts is geared toward makers who don't have (or want) an engineering degree but need to know the essentials of basic mechanical elements to successfully accomplish their personal projects. The book provides practical mechanical engineering information (supplemented with the applicable math, science, physics, and engineering theory) without being boring like a typical...
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A towering figure in the development of experimental and post-war electronic art music, Pauline Oliveros explores the origin of sound with neuroscientist Seth Horowitz. Oliveros is the founder of "Deep Listening,"which comes from her childhood fascination with sounds and from her works in concert music with composition, improvisation, and electro-acoustics. She describes “Deep Listening” as a way of listening in every possible way to everything...
Series
Language
English
Description
Comedy is the complement of tragedy, and tragedy is one of the oldest forms of ritual in the Western world. However, while tragedy is linked to the sacred, comedy is often linked to the profane and sometimes even the sacrilegious. This program explores comedy, from Aristophanes and Cicero to the Christian ban on humor. The Feast of Fools and Carnival as Christian institutions that celebrate the profane are examined, along with the role of the Fool...
Pub. Date
[2011], c2007
Language
English
Description
No study of the Iranian capital has ever demonstrated more energy or depth of feeling than this street-level journey by BBC journalist Rageh Omaar. With astonishing access to everyday citizens as well as public figures-at one point Omaar is invited to pray next to Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad-the film reveals a nation full of anomalies and bizarre contradictions, beards and burqas set against BMW showrooms and mobile phone ads. A through-line...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A safari can be a fun and funny experience. Jokes about safaris and the animals that can be seen on them are sure to delight even reluctant readers. Each joke is presented through text that's simple enough to remember and retell later, allowing readers to share the laughs with their friends. Readers will also be entertained by the dynamic design of each page. This includes colorful illustrations designed to add even more humor. This high-interest...
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