From Fancy Pants to Getting There

From Fancy Pants to Getting There
Author: Elizabeth Wright
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2014-06-11
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1849898065

Elizabeth Wright had it all. A comfortable life, successful business, house, handsome partner and beautiful baby. Then things screwed up. She discovered that the man in her life was being unfaithful, and her prosperous pet centre crashed into a financial black hole. At fifty-two, and menopausal, she was reduced to being a single mum on benefits with the stigma of bankruptcy. Left with just a negative equity house harnessed to a hefty mortgage, she had to face an impoverished lifestyle along with a succession of jobs which either folded or relocated. In this hilarious book she recounts how she quickly learnt to juggle work and child care, keep an ancient car on the road that already had one wheel in the Great Breaker's Yard in the Sky, whilst her money-saving efforts to grow her own food, were defeated by thieving blackbirds, munching molluscs and exploding bags of donkey manure. Dog sitting was a disaster, with fleas, mangy animals and an amorous owner with a dodgy trouser zip. There were cockroaches in the takeaway, drunks in the bakery, and a parcel sealing machine with pit bull attitude in the factory. Then, after all her efforts, the Trustees of the Bankruptcy stated that her only asset, the house, was back into equity and would have to be sold to pay the debtors. Fighting this, she worked fourteen hours a day, raised the required £30,000, kept the house, had the bankruptcy annulled and, with a great sense of humour, wrote this book.

Fancy Pants (Only In Gooding Book #1)

Fancy Pants (Only In Gooding Book #1)
Author: Cathy Marie Hake
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441202242

Humorous Romance From a Bestselling Author When Britisher Lady Sydney Hathwell's father dies, the American who planned to wed her suddenly reneges. Stranded in America and penniless, Sydney contacts a relative in Texas who, mistaking her male-sounding name, invites his "nephew" to join him on his ranch. "Big Tim" Creighton, however, is appalled when this mincing fop arrives at Forsaken. He determines he'll turn Fancy Pants Hathwell into a man before the boss returns home. From the get-go, he has "the kid" mucking stalls, clearing and plowing a field, and assisting with a difficult calving. But when Sydney's true identity is uncovered, Tim resents being deceived. Yet in time, he also finds that he doesn't like all the attention Sydney garners now that she's wearing pretty gowns... Together Sydney and Tim will discover the importance of family and what it means to be a man--and a woman--of God.

Fancy Pants Goes West!

Fancy Pants Goes West!
Author: Vivian Cooper
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2008-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1450080049

Billy Rice appeared in Dry Gulch, with all his fancy togs on and was named Fancy Pants. He joined the posse as the Deputy. Sarah, a mentally, disturbed, fleshy girl tried all kinds of tricks to get him. She was jealous o one of the Akin sisters because Billy liked her and she kidnapped her but the other sister was taken by mistake also. The Mexican banditos caught them. The Akin sisters put sleeping powder in their soup and escaped. A new church was built and a Minister, his sister and mother came to town. Gray Wolf, of the Apaches, turned outlaw with his braves and he was determined to marry the Princess. She hated him, so the Chief and her came to see the Sheriff for help. Pedro, one of the Mexican banditos saw Crystal, the Minister’s sister and he fell in love with her. He was determined to leave the gang. The Minister married the Princess and Gray Wolf took them captive. Pedro happened upon them and rescued but was killed by the leader of the gang. Marshall Tom came, saw Crystal and fell in love with her. He sang and played his guitar for her as she tried to get over Pedro’s death.

Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants
Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1982178612

She was the most beautiful British bauble in Europe's jet-set playground. Now she's broke, furious, and limping down a backwoods road in an ugly pink Southern Belle gown. He was tall, lean, and All-American gorgeous. He liked his brews cold and women loved to keep him warm. So why is he stopping his car for this woebegone, surly Scarlett?

No Life of Their Own

No Life of Their Own
Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 150402317X

Twelve classic tales of the unknown from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Way Station. Clifford D. Simak had a sublime ability to evoke a lost way of life. He spent his youth in rural Wisconsin, a landscape filled with mysterious hollows, cliffs, dark forests, and the Wisconsin River flowing in its deep-cut valley. As Simak wandered the countryside and the ridges, he peopled them with imaginary characters who later came to life in his stories. One such individual is Johnny, the orphaned farm boy of “The Contraption,” who stumbles upon a wrecked starship and receives a priceless gift from its owners. Another is the old prospector Eli, whose surprising discoveries on Mercury get him killed in “Spaceship in a Flask.” In “Huddling Place,” a man with paralyzing agoraphobia is the only one who can save the life of a dear friend on Mars—if he can bear to make the trip. And in the title story, aliens slowly take over Earth while humans leave it behind and head for the Homestead Planets. Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.

Potato Pants!

Potato Pants!
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 125022599X

A potato and his eggplant nemesis struggle to find the perfect pants in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of forgiveness by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller. Potato is excited because today—for one day only— Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . . .POTATO PANTS! Potato rushes over early, but just as he’s about to walk in, something makes him stop. What could it be? Find out in this one-of-a-kind story about misunderstandings and forgiveness, and—of course—Potato Pants! A Christy Ottaviano Book This title has Common Core connections.

The Boy, the Man

The Boy, the Man
Author: Stan A. Cowie
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2013-02-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1475967152

From his quiet farm home in the north of Scotland, young James Gordon Cowen dreamed of more than just a life tending sheep. When hes offered the opportunity to join a Nantucket whaling crew, he signs on to set out for a new life. On the journey, the young boy becomes a man as he experiences the worst the North Sea can throw at him. He also comes to know the meaning of true friendship. On board, he and a new friend dive into life on the high seas, riding out ferocious deep-water storms in pursuit of the whale harvest. From the beautiful shores of Brazil to the mountains of New Caledonia, the crew battles the elements in search of their own goals. Once in America, they find themselves in the middle of Mexican conflict while on a wagon train on the Oregon Trail. They try their hands at fur trapping and gold mining as they attempt to secure their share of the frontiers bounty and do their best to avoid encounters with the dreaded Redcoats. With hope the only thing that keeps them going some days, James and his companion clamber up out of a life of poverty to build new lives for their families in the New Land. Through it all, their friendship only grows deeper. Its all put to the test when they make the final push across the Great Divide. In the New World, they find that they must make their own fate.

Party in Your Plants

Party in Your Plants
Author: Talia Pollock
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0525540261

From the hilarious writer and plant-based chef behind Party in My Plants, learn to take the hell out of healthy eating You’ve bookmarked more recipes than you could make in a lifetime. Your shelves are overflowing with cookbooks. Your pantry has some superfoods, but they’ve become super stale and super dusty. In short, you still can't get yourself to eat right on a regular basis. And you’re wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” Health and empowerment coach Talia Pollock is here to share some good news: nothing is wrong with you. You don't have a willpower deficiency. You won't benefit from another minute on Pinterest. And you don’t really need a new blender. Healthy eating doesn’t require suffering. Or a meal plan. Or ashwaganda (unless you’re into that). Talia just wants you to eat well most of the time, so you can feel and look your best most of the time. Because isn’t that the point? Aren’t we promised that, at the end of the apple-to-zucchini rainbow, there will be greater health, smaller pants, clearer skin, and boundless energy? With her accessible and amusing approach, Pollock will show you how—and it all comes down to eating more plants. Her 100-plus recipes, strategically designed for everyday situations from having zero time for breakfast to not wanting to be the health-nut weirdo at the potluck, include: • Sweet-Ass Sriracha Tofu • The Besto Pesto Pasta Bake • Cheeseisn’ts • Pad Thai in No Thai’m • Pile in the Plants! Sangria With the witty words of wisdom that Talia gives her coaching clients and fans, learn how to party in your plants every day, without it taking over your kitchen, maxing out your credit card, or skyrocketing your stress.

You Can't Get There from Here

You Can't Get There from Here
Author: Gayle Forman
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2005-04-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781594860379

When a journalist sets out on a round-the-globe adventure, she hopes to meet those that live outside mainstream society, only to find that even on the fringes, the unstoppable forces of globalization encroach on daily life. 30,000 first printing.

Macho Man Murder

Macho Man Murder
Author: Leslie Langtry
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the latest hilarious Merry Wrath Mystery, where Merry's past with the CIA comes back to haunt her in a very lively way in small town Iowa! Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the water… Who expects to come home and find an angry Chechen strong man in their front yard? That’s what former CIA turned suburbanite Merry Wrath discovers when she comes home from a disastrous pool party with her Girl Scout troop. Only this is Iowa, not Chechnya, and Aslan is anything but friendly, having realized Merry doubled crossed him in her former CIA life. As revenge for the humiliation, Aslan has an ultimatum for Merry: kill her former handler, Riley Andrews, or Aslan’s goons, Ron and Ivan, will kill Merry’s husband, Rex. Be careful what you wish for… When Merry’s assassin colleague Hilly (who isn’t an assassin because the CIA doesn’t have assassins – that would be illegal) shows up to help, Merry dares to hope the two of them can find a solution to avoid killing Riley and protect Rex. But before they can come up with a plan, Merry is faced with a dead body, and Hilly tells police she saw Ron and Ivan dumping it. Unfortunately, Merry know that's not true as she was with the dim-witted rogues when the murder happened. It’s a not-so-classic cozy conundrum… Now Merry is trapped in a diabolical dilemma. With Hilly and Riley now suspects in the murder, she could say nothing and watch Ron and Ivan take the fall. Or does she do the right thing, and help Ron and Ivan implicate her friends in the process? Merry has to solve this one on her own as she walks a fine line between doing the right thing for the wrong people, or the wrong thing for the right people. Merry Wrath Mysteries: Merit Badge Murder – book #1 Mint Cookie Murder – book #2 Scout Camp Mystery – short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection Marshmallow S'More Murder – book #3 Movie Night Murder – book #4 Mud Run Murder – book #5 Fishing Badge Murder – short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection Motto for Murder – book #6 Map Skills Murder – book #7 Mean Girl Murder – book #8 Marriage Vow Murder – book #9 Mystery Night Murder – book #10 Meerkats and Murder– book #11 Make Believe Murder – book #12 Maltese Vulture Murder – book #13 Musket Ball Murder – book #14 Macho Man Murder – book #15 Mad Money Murder – book #16 What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books: "I laughed so hard I cried on multiple occasions! Girl Scouts, the CIA, and the Yakuza... what could possibly go wrong?" ~ Fresh Fiction "Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, 'Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…?'" ~ RT BOOKreviews "Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense." ~ Chicago Tribune "Langtry gets the fun started from page one." ~ Publisher's Weekly