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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Pico Bogue is the eldest child of a normal family, and when we say 'normal', we mean unique, quirky and occasionally just stark raving mad! Along with his little sister Anna, Pico goes through life with as many certainties as he has questions, making the kind of pertinent observations that only children are capable of. Sometimes challenging, always loveable, there's no end to Pico's mischief, much to the amusement, exasperation and surprise of his...
3) Joylandia
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not sneeze. Why? Because Santa Claus comes to Joylandia every day! And here, Christmas decorations, trees, and wreaths are mandatory, as is having a clean bill of health. Its a celebration, after all! A party! And everyone has to be happy and healthy whether they want to or not. Otherwise theyll have the merciless Jolly Fellow brigade to deal with. Prepare for a Christmas tale of nightmare proportions....
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Pico Bogue is a little boy with a sharp tongue, who's interested in absolutely everything, and is constantly questioning his surroundings and the meaning of life. He's as impertinent as he is affectionate, and as contradictory as he is curious. He's been known to drive his parents to the brink of nervous breakdown with is antics, but somehow always manages to redeem himself by virtue of his big heart and charming wit.
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Hervs awkward, irritating, and maybe a bit OCD, but in the end, hes a normal guy. He has a job, his buddies, a girlfriend, and a mother who keeps close tabs on him. One particular day starts out just like any other, but on his way to work, he quickly realizes that things are anything but normal. Every person he crosses paths with not only seems to know him, but sees what he sees, and hears what he hears. And he soon discovers that everyone else on...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Is it an earthquake? Is it a typhoon? No, its a disaster of the supernatural variety! Nelson, the unbearable imp whos crashed into the lives of Julie, a pretty young singleton, and Floyd, her dimwitted Labrador, is back. And like a hole in the ozone layer, hes turning up the heat. Nobody is safe from the little orange curse especially not the contents of the refrigerator!
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Agrippina, a wonderful prototype of the rebellious teenager, spends her time squabbling with her exasperated parents, determinately ignoring her infuriating brother, discussing the latest couplings with her girlfriends, studiously avoiding 'being normal', and falling madly in love with a different boy every two minutes. Quite simply hilarious.
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Maria Fuencisla, a long-term resident in a central Madrid neighborhood, is hit hard when her pet dies in a tragic accident. Her three best friends, Anastasia, Dori and Ricarda, come up with various schemes to try to comfort her, but its almost impossible, because the deceased dog was the focus of the old ladys entire universe. These pages are full of tragicomic memories showing us how Maria Fuencisla and her small dog formed such a solid if somewhat...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Francethe early 21st century. A young student must complete a corporate job shadowing internship. Thanks to a cousin on his father's side, also of Greek descent, he gets a foot in the door at a famous consulting firm. He will soon discover the true face of office life. The intern's name: Kevin Plato. From Nietzsche the director of human resources, to Foucault the video-surveillance monitor, to Teresa of vila the executive secretary, and many, many...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Single mom Aurlies moving back in with her grandmother, her young daughter Emma in tow. And to everyones surprise, so is SophieAurlies perennially absent mother, back from yet another adventure abroad. With four generations of women living under the same roof, life is never simpleand bound to get messy!
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
From 1973 to 1980 in the pages of the "Nouvel Obs," Claire Bretcher each week published a portrait of "Les Frustrs" that earned her the recognition as "the best sociologist of the year" by Roland Barthes in 76. She created sketches of French snobs, intellectuals and left-wingers with her usual astuteness and gentle mockery. Nearly 30 years on, these hilarious sketches are the cheery testimony of all our little quirks that somehow forever remain the...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
For most people, a full-time job means spending around 40 hours in the office every week. But Nelson, the little orange imp, is dedicated to his work like no one else! Ever since he crashed into their lives, hes been committed to screwing everything up for Julie, a pretty young singleton, and Floyd, her dimwitted Labrador24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year... Nothing will stop him from carrying out his diabolical tasks!
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
It's summer vacation time! And Pico and Anna are enjoying every minute: friends, fun, pool, lounging, sunshine this is the life! Until all of a sudden, it all goes wrong. Pico and Anna's parents decide to go away on a week-long sailing trip WITHOUT THEM! Big mistake. Pico and Anna soon refine their guilt-tripping tactics...!
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Agrippina's grandmother goes awol for a few days, only to be discovered in her own home, hiding away from the world while she recovers from a facelift. And all because she's found out that her own mother has gone into a retirement home. The latter, having made herself a fortune in her savvy investments in stocks and shares, decides to buy herself a computer... but not just any old computer...! Meanwhile, Agrippina is, as usual, busy seeking out any...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
In the icy reaches of the South Pole live three penguin brothers: Amos, Max, and Hans. They love cooking so much that one day they band together to start a cozy caf. There, they will serve a delicious, cinnamony concoction of their own creationPeng-Winter Stew! The only snag? Since they are located at the edge of the world, people dont visit them very often. As the penguin brothers wait for the next boat to arrive, they hope that their customers will...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Peanuts has almost always been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the popular comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of the striking, pastel-heavy coloring of its Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. As Peanuts enters the '90s, all the classic charactersCharlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Pig-Pen, Peppermint Patty, and Marcie are all present, as is the...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
He's a chick unlike any other! Right from day one, Chick the 1st is beleaguered by the doubts and questions that come with the capacity to reason. When the farmyard dog asks him "What are you?", little does he suspect the turmoil of endless enigmas he provokes in our little chick's mind. While seeking answers to his endless questions, Chick the 1st shakes up all the social conventions of the chicken coop, causing scandal left, right and center. With...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Dodin-Bouffant is a total food enthusiast. He lives for excellence and spends his time surrounded by a small circle of hand-picked gastronomes. When his beloved cook, Eugnie, dies, it turns Bouffant's world upside down. After a long, hard search he finally finds what he is looking for in Adle. Not without some complications, Adle and Dodin-Bouffant form a strong bond and share many a delicious meal. This novel by Marcel Rouff (1887-1936) is a tribute...
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