The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything
Author: Kari Luna
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2013-07-11
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1101603275

One part Libba Bray's Going Bovine, two parts String Theory, and three parts love story equals a whimsical novel that will change the way you think about the world. Sophie Sophia is obsessed with music from the late eighties. She also has an eccentric physicist father who sometimes vanishes for days and sees things other people don’t see. But when he disappears for good and Sophie’s mom moves them from Brooklyn, New York, to Havencrest, Illinois, for a fresh start, things take a turn for the weird. Sophie starts seeing things, like marching band pandas, just like her dad. Guided by Walt, her shaman panda, and her new (human) friend named Finny, Sophie is determined to find her father and figure out her visions, once and for all. So she travels back to where it began—New York City and NYU’s Physics department. As she discovers more about her dad’s research on M-theory and her father himself, Sophie opens her eyes to the world’s infinite possibilities—and her heart to love. Perfect for fans of Going Bovine, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and The Probability of Miracles.

Lucky Number Eleven

Lucky Number Eleven
Author: Adriana Locke
Publisher: Gibson Boys Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-01-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781960355249

Exposé Top Story: Best Making Headlines The temperature skyrocketed in Chicago this week and it had nothing to do with the weather. Our two favorite ballers went head-to-head (or should we say helmet-to-helmet?) on the practice field and there's video to prove it. Sources tell us the (sweaty, aggressive, hot-as-heck) fight that got Branch "Lucky" Best, Finn Miller, and visiting Columbus quarterback Callum Worthington ejected from practice (you must see this video!) was not over a fumbled play. It was over nothing less than Layla James Miller, Finn's younger sister. Does Layla's name sound familiar? It should. Until about five minutes ago, you could find her on Callum's well-formed arm . . . until he gave us whiplash showing up in Tahiti with the face of Ares Cosmetics, Carly Mathewson. But Callum and Layla aren't dating anymore, so where's the beef? Give us a sec. Layla James is now scoring with Branch. Yeah. We'll give that a minute to sink in. Word has it Finn isn't all that hyped about his sister playing ball with his (former?) best friend. Branch's playboy image is well-known and even better documented. A keyword search of his name on our site alone brings up thousands of hits of him with women and rarely are two the same. The question remains: why does Callum care? We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, we'll be crying in our champagne and hoping our favorite bromance gets back on track. (And, seriously, go watch that video!) USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "sweet & steamy!" tale of a football hero, his best friend's little sister, and a surprise that might be an interception ... or a Hail Mary.

Love Her Well

Love Her Well
Author: Kari Kampakis
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0785234195

Now an ECPA Best Seller—Kari Kampakis's Love Her Well gives moms ten practical tips for how to build strong and lasting relationships with their daughters. For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. But as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to one of dread as moms are told, "Just wait until she's a teenager!" and handed a disheartening and too-often-true script about a daughter's teenage season of life. Author, blogger, and mom to four daughters Kari Kampakis thinks it's time to change the narrative and mind-set that leads moms to parent teen girls with a spirit of defeat instead of strength. Love Her Well isn't a guide to help mothers "fix" their daughters or make them behave. It's about a mom's journey, doing the heart-work necessary to love a teenager while still being a steady, supportive parent. Kari offers wisdom about how moms can: Choose their words and timing carefully. Listen and empathize with her teen's world. See the good, and love her for who she is. Take care of themselves and find a support system in the process. By working on the foundation, habits, and dynamics of the relationship; mothers can connect with their teen daughters and earn a voice in their lives that allows moms to offer guidance, love, wisdom, and emotional support. Kari gives mothers hope, wisdom, and a reminder that all things are possible through God, who is the source of the guidance and clarity they need in order to grow strong relationships with their daughters at every age—especially during the critical teen years.

My Lucky Birthday

My Lucky Birthday
Author: Keiko Kasza
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399257632

A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al's birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al's door.

Bubble Wrap Girl

Bubble Wrap Girl
Author: Kari Van Wakeren
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781592987993

"Izzy Magee likes doing lots of things, but she doesn't like getting hurt at all. So her parents wrap her in bubble wrap every day. Problem solved?" -- Back cover.

Lucky Devil

Lucky Devil
Author: Cullen Bunn
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506721990

In the latest graphic novel from the creator of Harrow Couty, a down-on-his-luck schlub is possessed by a malevolent demon. Just when he thinks things can’t get worse, the exorcism goes wrong . . . and he finds that somehow he’s retained all of the entity’s supernatural gifts. After a path of revenge on all the people that have wronged him, he begins to gather worshippers and form a cult. But the legions of Hell don’t take kindly to this, and they send demonic agents to murder the schlub-turned-god before he gains too much power.

The House at the End of the Road

The House at the End of the Road
Author: Kari Rust
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771473354

A heartwarming read about the unexpected joys inside an old house

PARAMOUR

PARAMOUR
Author: Anjunette L. Washington
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-12-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1462864171

The FBI‘s talent best still cannot find Perilous One Special Agent Hess and her frustrated team of male agents have been looking for two years for a sociopath that takes pleasure in blowing up Jeep Wranglers. Now she has stepped up her craft to poisoning college coeds. “Blessed is the man with nothing to say. The obvious is apparent. Wordy commentary blocks the vision. The world would be grand if everyone had the faculty to be silent at the same time. A rest from ordinary point of views is golden. Trust by this point I’ve heard everything at least once.” By Special Agent Hess Meet Journalist Nia Bradley “Promises made can never be broken. Soft spoken assurances always guarantees a pledge that’s bonded forever. Carelessness may buy you a moment but never for an extended length of time. Sooner or later emotional debts will surface wanting a full payment you silly men.” Enjoyed being romanced by Phillip Davidson You’ve given me the right to explore you intimately. That’s how things will remain until you relinquish the control I’ve gained.

The Pavilion

The Pavilion
Author: Craig Wright
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2003
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780822218982

THE STORY: Hailed by critics as an an Our Town for our time, this play is by turns poetic and comic, romantic and philosophical. Peter returns to his twenty-year high-school reunion with dreams of winning back Kari, the girl he left behind

We Move the World

We Move the World
Author: Kari Lavelle
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0063089696

An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world’s most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids—they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers. From first steps to solving puzzles and learning the alphabet, all the small things are only the beginning: they can lead to future activism and innovation that just might change the world! Featuring fresh and accessible text paired with vibrant illustrations, We Move the World gives young readers a chance to see how much is possible just because of the things they already do. Includes robust backmatter that gives further context on each figure and historical moment, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic.