Four Weekends and a Funeral

Four Weekends and a Funeral
Author: Ellie Palmer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593714318

"A cozy affirmation for introverts and homebodies about loss, love, and being enough." —Abby Jimenez, author of Yours Truly She found the right guy at the dead wrong time . . . When thirty-year-old post-double-mastectomy BRCA1 carrier and reluctant thrill-seeker Alison Mullally arrives at her ex-boyfriend Sam’s funeral to discover that no one knows he dumped her, she agrees to play the grieving girlfriend for the sake of the family. Little did she know this meant packing up Sam's apartment with his prickly best friend, Adam Berg. After all, it'll only take four weekends . . . But Adam doesn’t want Alison anywhere near him. Forced to spend long hours with the grump and his monosyllabic demeanor, Alison decides to put her people-pleasing abilities to the test. She will make him like her. And after awkward family affairs and packing up dilemmas, the two form a tenuous friendship . . . if “friendship” means incredible chemistry and sexual tension. Can Alison come clean and finally embrace the life and love she's always wanted? Or will her little white lie get in the way of her new, unexpected romance?

Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective

Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective
Author: Katie Siegel
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496740998

For everyone who grew up wanting to be Harriet the Spy or Nancy Drew, this witty and charming series from a TikTok sensation offers a modern, millennial-friendly spin on cozy mysteries, featuring an irresistible heroine and one-time child detective who’s now a directionless twentysomething—until another mystery comes calling. The downside about being a famous child detective is that sooner or later, you have to grow up . . . As a kid, Charlotte Illes’ uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective’s hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her “office”—aka garage—convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds. Now 25, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in middle school. She’s living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn’t got a clue. And then, her old blue phone rings . . . Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew—just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she’s dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent . . .

Risky Quizness

Risky Quizness
Author: Rich Jepson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2019-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781711279893

How much do you remember from this decade of big hair and blockbusters? Do you know your Goonies from Gremlins? Will you struggle with Airplane! or are you Top Gun? Do you know Who Framed Roger Rabbit? If not, be afraid. Be very afraid... Inside this book you'll find 600 questions covering the most iconic movies of the 1980s. There are also quizzes on quotes, anagrams, tag-lines and there's even a round of tiebreakers to help settle any disputes. So, come with me if you want to quiz...

Songwriting

Songwriting
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1991
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780793511815

"Step-by-Step Guide to Better Rhyming and Better Lyrics : This book has a very specific purpose: to help you find better rhymes and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyric writing, and this guide will provide you with all the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. Make rhyme work for you and your lyric writing will greatly improve. If you have written lyrics before, even at a professional level, you can still gain greater control and understanding of your craft with the exercises and worksheets included in this book. Hone your writing technique and skill with this practical and fun approach to the art of lyric writing. Start writing better than ever before! Pat Pattison has been teaching lyric writing and poetry at Berklee College of Music since 1975. He played a central role in developing Berklee's unique songwriting major, the first complete songwriting degree offered anywhere. Doctoral work in philosophy at Indiana University and a Master of Arts in Literary Criticism gave him the knowledge and inspiration necessary to concentrate on the art of lyric writing. In addition to his work for television and film, as well as numerous clinics and workshops, Pat writes monthly articles for Home and Studio Recording magazine."--P. 4 de la couv.

Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects

Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects
Author: Dr. Michelle Dickinson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593097548

Grab a plate and dig in to 50 exciting science projects that use everyday kitchen items! Perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 interested in STEM, this book makes experimenting safe, easy, and (sometimes) tasty. This vividly designed book of experiments is perfect for little scientists everywhere with 50 hands-on activities for curious kids with a passion for STEM and STEAM. All projects within this jam-packed title are excellent for learning basic scientific principles without leaving your house – the materials are just everyday items found in the kitchen! These experiments range in difficulty level and category—from Construction and Sound to Electricity and Pressure—so kids can do some on their own or work with an adult. It’s no surprise that some of the projects even double as treats since we’re working in the kitchen! Kids can study and snack with experiments like: Unicorn Noodles Instant Ice Cream Candy Crystals Written by Michelle Dickinson, a scientist who studies atomic particles, these precise yet easy-to-follow instructions make mind-blowing science experiments easy for everyone, whether for science fairs or just family fun. With experiments tested by hundreds of households around the world, Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects is the perfect gift for all ages.

Pat Pattison's Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming

Pat Pattison's Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming
Author: Pat Pattison
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 148039470X

(Berklee Press). Find better rhymes, and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyric writing, and this guide will provide you with all the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. Make rhyme work for you, and your lyric writing will greatly improve. If you have written lyrics before, even at a professional level, you can still gain greater control and understanding of your craft with the exercises and worksheets included in this book. Hone your writing technique and skill with this practical and fun approach to the art of lyric writing. Start writing better than ever before! You will learn to: Use different types of consonant and vowel sounds to improve your lyric story * Find more rhymes and choose which ones are most effective * Spotlight important ideas using rhyme. The second edition of this classic songwriting text contains new strategies and insights, as well as analyses of the rhymes of Randy Newman, Warren Zevon, T.S. Eliot, and other songwriters and poets.

The Cabinet

The Cabinet
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674986482

The US Constitution never established a presidential cabinet—the delegates to the Constitutional Convention explicitly rejected the idea. So how did George Washington create one of the most powerful bodies in the federal government? On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries—Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph—for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such a body. Washington was on his own. Faced with diplomatic crises, domestic insurrections, and constitutional challenges—and finding congressional help lacking—Washington decided he needed a group of advisors he could turn to. He modeled his new cabinet on the councils of war he had led as commander of the Continental Army. In the early days, the cabinet served at the president’s pleasure. Washington tinkered with its structure throughout his administration, at times calling regular meetings, at other times preferring written advice and individual discussions. Lindsay M. Chervinsky reveals the far-reaching consequences of Washington’s choice. The tensions in the cabinet between Hamilton and Jefferson heightened partisanship and contributed to the development of the first party system. And as Washington faced an increasingly recalcitrant Congress, he came to treat the cabinet as a private advisory body to summon as needed, greatly expanding the role of the president and the executive branch.

Dancers in the City

Dancers in the City
Author: TheBlackSheep
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781006270567

Dancers in the City is a fine art photography project focusing on dance and the city of Oporto, created by TheBlackSheep Photography. Shot in 2012, the project was initially called The Oporto Ballerina Project as an homage to the The Ballerina Project by Dane Shitagi (NY, USA), from where its inspiration came from.

Cheaters Never Prosper

Cheaters Never Prosper
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545743975

Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates turns sour after Noodle cheats his way to victory. He says he didn't really want to cheat but everyone has to once in a while, so what's the harm? Will Noodle get burned by his own deception, or will he muster the courage to confess to his trickery? Young readers will learn a valuable lesson about the cost of cheating while enjoying a few laughs.

Gardening Together

Gardening Together
Author: Diarmuid Gavin
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2022-05-19
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0717195554

Create and maintain a stunning and fragrant garden with Ireland's favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin and plantsman extraordinaire Paul Smyth as your guides. Find out when to prune your hydrangea, which soil suits potatoes, how to keep your lawn green and moss-free, and learn how to plan ahead with this beautiful and practical gardening book. Packed with gorgeous photos, simple tips and tricks, and inspirational advice on plants, this book will show you month by month how to achieve striking colour schemes, enchanting scents and fabulous foliage, as well as how to plan and create a garden design to suit your lifestyle. Inspired by Diarmuid and Paul's TV show and online conversations, Gardening Together follows the pair in a garden year from January to December, with a monthly look at what you need to do to enjoy and appreciate your outside space like never before.