"Make your own funny stories and create crazy characters as you flip through the split pages and muddle things up!--Back cover.

"When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there is a big fart lying on her bed, they don't believe her. "Good families like ours," they tell her, "do not have farts." But when they go upstairs to see, the fart attacks them--as it does the similarly disbelieving police when they arrive. Carmen is left to deal with the situation on her own, which she does with the help of a rose."-- Provided by publisher.

When a young woman, a golf prodigy, kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs and predatory men, and suddenly a teenager is on trial in this spellbinding novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant . 1978: It is the first Thursday in August and temperatures are flirting with ninety when Mira Winston, eighteen years old, drives a golf ball from her tee toward the practice net near the clubhouse and caddy shack. The golf ball, weighing 1.6 ounces, tears through the net, traveling 150 miles per hour, and slams, with sickening force, into the temple of a high school junior named Kenny Foster, rupturing an artery and unleashing a torrent of blood. Kenny brings his hand to the side of his head, then topples onto his side. He's dead before the ambulance even arrives. In the wake of this terrible accident-and everyone, at first, agrees it was an accident-Mira looks for comfort in all the wrong places: In her lover, Theo Catton, a married man three decades her senior. In her mother, a well-kept woman with secrets of her own. In the dead caddy's little sisters, girls bewildered by grief. But when the investigators look more closely at the torn net, when a detective recalls Mira's history of recklessness, and when Kenny's father spies Mira with her married lover, the affluent and mannered community turns on this once-promising young woman. A gripping story that takes the reader from the sun-soaked greens of a tony Westchester country club to the fluorescent-lit stand of a county courtroom, The Amateur asks: What happens when one small moment-a swing, a ball, a piece of string-changes the course of an entire life?

Everything you need to know to become a founder in one easy guide Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition is your complete resource for launching and running a successful business. Compiled from more than a dozen bestselling For Dummies books, this comprehensive guide covers every essential aspect of entrepreneurship--from legal foundations and tax planning to business strategy, bookkeeping, and growth tactics. This updated edition includes the latest startup tools and breakthrough techniques, showing you how to leverage AI to accelerate your new venture. You'll get step-by-step guidance on essential paperwork, plus proven strategies for thriving as a small business owner. Master business fundamentals with six books in one Navigate common startup challenges with expert solutions Excel at planning, financing, marketing, and team management Leverage cutting-edge tools like AI to gain competitive advantage Perfect for both new entrepreneurs and experienced founders launching fresh ventures, this book provides everything you need to build your business from concept to success, the Dummies way.

Miles the pig spends the day helping friends with his truck, but when his truck breaks down from the extra weight, he learns it is okay to rely on others for help too.

"Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal."--Amazon.

"Five magical stories featuring Tinker Bell and the fairies from Pixie Hollow!"--Page 4 of cover

The gang's headed to a haunted bayou island to investigate the ghost of Moonscar the pirate. But the swashbuckler's spirit isn't the only creepy character on the island.

"Join Grogu as he explores the galaxy. Learn about his friends, enemies, and super-exciting adventures!"-- Back of cover.

Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked. With the help of Zeke, a nerdy rich kid on the social fringes, Simon learns to navigate this amazing and bewildering world. And with Simon's help, Zeke begins to question his comfortable life and understand the true meaning of friendship. Everything seems to be going great . . . until the god of the Underworld sends a demon girl to bring Simon back. And suddenly, it's not just the secret of Simon's past that's threatened, but their very lives--and everyone's around them, too. Is their friendship strong enough to withstand the Will of Hades and save St. Nikolaos Academy Middle School? From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge, Styx and Stones is an unforgettable coming-of-age adventure about friendship, courage, and identity, brimming with Greek mythology and high-stakes action.

"Joni Mitchell is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose music has touched generation after generation. Her millions of fans are accustomed to seeing her with a guitar in hand, mesmerizing crowds of festival-goers and music-lovers alike. But now it's time to introduce readers to a new side of Joni, from before the fame and widespread adoration. Get ready to explore Joni's childhood, growing up in small towns on the vast Canadian prairie. As a young girl she fell seriouslyill with polio. However, like all great artists, this setback was unable to extinguish the creative flame in Joni's spirit. With unmatched determination and stubborn perseverance, Joni not only gets backon her feet but finds new passions to pursue. From painter to poet to songwriter--this is Joni Mitchell's story as a young girl and thechildhood experiences that shaped her."-- Provided by publisher.

Based on the popular nursery rhyme Five Little Ducks, this adorably spooky board book is the perfect treat for babies and toddlers this Halloween. With an interactive slider on every page and bright colors throughout, children will love to count along as they repeat the rhyme while on the hunt for Mommy Ghost's playful little Ghosts, who all shout, "BOO!."

"A riveting picture book about a little-known piece of WWII history where a troop of artists put on a traveling show of deception and misled Hitler's forces again and again. During World War II, a 1,100-man unit known as the Ghost Army was sent to Europe with an important mission: mislead Hitler's forces as to the size and location of Allied troops so that those troops would have time to carry out urgent plans of their own. This unit of artists, musicians, actors, architects, set designers, and engineers came together to construct "shadow soldiers" and put on a traveling show of deception for over twenty different campaigns throughout the war, using everything from fake radio transmissions to inflatable tanks to convince the enemy of their presence"-- Provided by publisher.

"Warning: This book might make you feel like a monumental success. In this book you'll meet the senior who ruined a priceless artwork, the ancient Chinese inventor who tried to launch himself into space using kites, and the chauffeur who took a wrong turn and accidentally started World War I. This hilarious book shows some of the epic fails that have changed our world and others that have left us wondering what were they thinking?!" -- Back cover.

This illustrated poetry and informational picture book by Melissa Stewart and Sarah S. Brannen examines the characteristics and life cycles of monarch and mourning cloak butterflies. Through poems and informational sidebars, the book compares the habitats, diets, behaviors, and survival strategies of these two species, highlighting similarities and differences. Designed for young readers, it combines literary and scientific approaches to introduce concepts in natural science.

"Ruby is the littlest elephant in the herd at the animal sanctuary, where she lives near her best friends Ivan the silverback gorilla and Bob the lovable mutt. Ruby loves all the things that make being an elephant fun, like splashing in muddy puddles and spraying water through her trunk. But there are parts of being an elephant that she doesn't love so much, like her new tusks. The herd is preparing for Ruby's Tuskday, a day to celebrate the fact that Ruby is growing up, and for remembering as lots of happy memories, but she also has lots of sad ones, ones that are hard to think about. Surrounded by the love of her herd and her friends, the littlest elephant will see that growing up doesn't have to be scary, and that remembering the darkness can help us appreciate the light."-- Provided by publisher.

A magical mix-up swaps Princess Lisse, a frog-cursed princess of Neverland, and Wendy Darling, turning pirates, curses, and a dangerous Peter Pan into a fight for survival.

The town of Fin Lake has darkened and none of the axolotls know why. Twins Amethyst and Aqua work together with their friends to solve the mystery of the murky mess. The cause involves land dwellers, who are known to be dangerous to axolotls. They encounter many risky situations along the way. What will be the cause of the murky mess? Will the group of friends succeed? The murky mess is just the first adventure for these friends. There will be many more to come!

Max and Raven decorate their street with sidewalk chalk, but when their drawings come to life, they must stop their creepy creations from terrorizing the town.

There wasn't an album they wouldn't buy, or a drug they wouldn't try. Then it spiralled out of control. They were left with nothing. Nothing but the eternal quest of all men - the search for love. Opening in the late 1980s as rave culture is born and moving into the 1990s, 'Men In Love' reunites the Trainspotting crew for a riotous new journey. Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie leave heroin behind and seek joy, and the hope of redemption, on the dance floor. Each wants to feel alive in the closing years of Thatcher's Britain, and they fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead. Taking in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and Paris, the group charges towards an unexpected event - Sick Boy's wedding day. But is falling in love the answer, or just another doomed quest?

"Little Mikey is scared of everything. He's certain there are creepy crawlies hidden under the rug. He sleeps with his light on to keep the monsters at bay. He's scared of sharks and snakes even ladders and slides and it all makes him incredibly sad. But when he stumbles upon an old book that tells the tale of a young boy prince who must to protect a kingless kingdom from hordes of dragons, there's a chance Mikey might discover that his fears are not quite as big as they seem...." -- (back cover)

"The definitive guide to transforming everyday interactions into remarkable wins, from Harvard Law, MIT, and University of Michigan's negotiation experts. What if you could walk away from every conversation with exactly what you want? At work, at home, and in our daily interactions, our lives are full of constant negotiation-from trying to score a promotion to changing an airline flight to getting your spouse to take out the trash. But while we like to think we know how to get our way, too many of us struggle to capture what we know we deserve. In Never Settle, renowned negotiation experts Attia Qureshi and John Richardson move beyond the basic theory of persuasion to help you drill these invaluable skills to get more in every aspect of your life. Drawing from decades of experience teaching at elite institutions, as well as incorporating insights they've culled from FBI negotiation tactics, they offer you groundbreaking, actionable strategies to show you how to negotiate with confidence and achieve extraordinary results, no matter the circumstances. With easy-to-follow, habit-building exercises, this revolutionary guide reveals how you can build trust through reciprocity, get more through a strategic "no," and craft win-win outcomes through creative problem solving. Accessible and empowering, Never Settle equips you with the techniques you need to unlock the best deal, without settling for anything less"-- Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming board book."-- Publisher's website.

"Best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Aña Corazon put on their Iron Suits to stop the villain Swarm from ruining their pumpkin party."-- Provided by publisher.