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An entertaining and essential collection of stories about the surprising and strange fates of the thirty-nine statesmen who created the U.S. Constitution.Now in paperback with a brand-new cover, this companion volume toSigning Their Lives Awaytells the untold stories of the signers of the U.S. Constitution and comes at a time when our constitutional rights are at the forefront of everyone's minds.Remember when our elected officials knew how to compromise? Here are short, irreverent, fun, and fact-filled biographies of the 39 men who set aside their differences and signed their names to the U.S. Constitutionthe oldest written constitution of any nation in the world. You'll meet:*; The Signer Who Believed in Aliens*; The Signer Who Was Shot in the Stomach*; The Signer Who Went Bankrupt*; The Peg-Legged Signer*; And many more colorful colonists!Complete with portraits of every signatory,Signing Their Rights Awayprovides an entertaining and enlightening narrativefor students, history buffs, politicos, andHamiltonfans alike.

An entertaining and essential collection of stories about the surprising and strange fates of the fifty-six Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence.Now in paperback with a brand-new cover, the wildly successful Signing Their Lives Away tells the untold stories of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.In the summer of 1776, a group of 56 men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independenceyet how many of them do we remember?Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic documentand the many strange fates that awaited them. To wit:*;The Signer Who Was Poisoned By His Nephew *; The Signer Who Was Killed In a Duel *; The Signer Who Went to Prison *; The Signer Who Was Lost at Sea *; The Signer Who Achieved Fame as a Brewer Complete with portraits of every signatory, Signing Their Lives Away provides an entertaining and enlightening narrative for students, history buffs, politicos, and Hamilton fans alike.

This pocket-sized handbook features all the skills a modern lady needs! This little gift book is packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks for women who need to know everything. With advice on etiquette and social situations, entertaining and cooking tips, do-it-yourself instructions, health information, self-defense techniques, and much, much more, this is the ultimatebut petite!reference guide for go-getters, self-starters, and independent women everywhere. Featuring: How to Ask for a Raise Ten Stylish Pieces Every Woman Should Own How to Throw a Football Good Responses to Bad Pick-Up Lines How to Host a Cocktail Party How to Parallel Park

Play hide-and-seek with Momo the adorable border collie all across Europe!

This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest granddad, grandpa, or Pop Pop on the block!

Knit me into a cocoon help me eat a burrito pretend to be a chair at my dinner party wrestle a komodo dragon race me in a lobster suit. Author Kelly Mahon posts absurd gig ads online, and shares the conversations she had with the brave souls who wanted the job.

This new middle-grade graphic novel series features an interactive pick-a-path storyline, full of puzzles, treasures, fantasy creatures, and gameplay you can enjoy again and again!

This middle-grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!

This illustrated mystery will appeal to comic book fans and anyone who appreciates an unconventional whodunit.Comic book artist Mike Mason arrives at San Diego Comic-Con, seeking sanctuary with other fans and creatorsand maybe to reunite with his exbut when his rival is found murdered, he becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, Mike will have to navigate every corner of the con, from zombie obstacle courses and cosplay flash mobs to intrusive fans and obsessive collectors, in the process unraveling a dark secret behind one of the industry's most legendary creators.

Details the real life backstory of the movie Giraffes on Horseback Salad, the Marx Brothers film written by modern art icon Salvador Dali.

This middle grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!Magic, adventure, and triumphant battles await you in this graphic novel that plays just like a role-playing game. Choose to play as one of three brothers eager to join the Royal Order of Knights, and keep track of your hit points, abilities, and inventory on a handy adventure tracker sheet—then set off on your quest! The road to knighthood is a long one: you will journey through snowy mountains, haunted lakes, and dark forests in search of the bracelets of bravery, facing down trolls, wizards, and fellow warriors along the way. You will solve riddles, discover hidden compartments, learn combat techniques, and gather magical objects. With the analog fun of a tabletop game and the classic elements of a fantasy video game, you''ll pick your own paths and forge your own knighthood in this irresistible comic book.HERE’S HOW TO PLAY:• Select your character and begin your quest.• Numbers are hidden in every panel. Decide where you want to go next, and then flip to the panel with the matching number.• Solve puzzles and collect bravery bracelets in your quest for success. • If you fail your mission, just start again from the beginning! You can play the book again and again, making different choices every time. Remember, this is no ordinary comic book—what happens next is up to you!

Bustle features editor Gabrielle Moss takes the reader on a nostaglic tour of teen book covers of yore, digging deep into the history of the genre as well as the stories behind the best-known series.

A girl is nothing without her band of besties. But don't let the hashtag fool you: #girlsquad goes back a long time.

An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality.Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally, Girls Resist! will show you how to go from ';mad as heck about the way the world is going' to ';effective leader who gets stuff done.' Veteran feminist organizer KaeLyn Rich shares tons of expertise that'll inspire you as much as it teaches you the ropes. Plus, quotes and tips from fellow teen girl activists show how they stood up for change in their communities. Grab this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist!

A novel of supernatural horror (and pop culture) from the author of Horrorstor, My Best Friend's Exoricism, and Paperbacks From Hell.

At last, a field guide to identifying and selecting seafood from around the world, including barramundi, lobsterette, wahoo, and more!With the daunting array of fish and shellfish available in today's market,Field Guide to Seafoodis a must-have for every seafood consumer!This helpful guide offers a comprehensive look at seafood, covering more than 100 different kinds of fish and shellfish, plus preserved fish, fish sauces, and caviar. Learn to differentiate between Arctic char and salmon or between snow crabs and stone crabs with the in-depth descriptions and full-color photographs. Each entry contains a list of alternate names, characteristics, and suggested preparation, including directions on when to remove or leave the skin. Step-by-step instructions explain how to identify, store, and cook the item.Whether your fish is store-bough or just caught, this guide includes selection tips, suggested recipes, and complementary flavors. You'll never feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of seafood with this handy guide don't go shopping without it!

Say goodbye to dull decor and hello to color with 25 simple DIY projects with Rachel Mae Smith, the pink-haired proprietor of popular lifestyle blog The Crafted Life!

In a world where humanoid cat people keep cute little humans as pets, average cat-guy Steve Catson relies on his lazy, testy, slovenly pet man Manfried to get him through heartaches, tribulations, and challenges of being single, underemployed, and lonely. It s like a Garfield comic strip in reverse!

This scandalous chooseable-path romance novel demands you determine your own romantic adventure - and satisfy all your earthly desires along the way!

A pocket-sized parenting guide for dads and dads-to-be, perfect as a gift. This handy little book is filled with all thefail-safefatherhood tips and tricks a dad needs. From changing diapers and burping babies to building sand castles and hosting a sleepover party, this book isthe perfect giftfor everything from baby showers toFather'sDay. Chapters include: *; How to Rid a Room of Monsters *; How to Squelch a Temper Tantrum *; How to Assign Chores *; How to Discuss the Birds and the Bees *; How to Save for College

This pocket-sized parenting guide for moms and moms-to-beis perfect for a baby shower or Mother's Day gift.This little handbook is filled with all the secrets and strategies a smart mother needs to know. Featuringtips for mastering quick and easy meals, suggestions for baby-proofing like an expert, advice on stocking your medicine cabinet, tricks to making a long wait fun, and much, much more, such as: *; How to Swaddle a Baby *; Fifteen Birthday-Party Survival Tips *; The Truth about Potty Training *; The Miracle of White Noise *; Comebacks for Unsolicited Parenting Advice

After foiling a gang of kidnappers and fending off an army of robots, 11-year-old siblings Nick and Tesla Holt could use a little rest! But as their third mystery opens, they discover there's a spy in their midst, searching for secrets in the home of their beloved (and slightly crazy) Uncle Newt. Is it the new laboratory assistant? The exterminator? The housekeepers? Or someone completely unexpected? To expose the mystery agent, Nick and Tesla must engineer all kinds of outrageous contraptions, from code wheels and fingerprint powder to spy cameras and burglar detectors. Best of all, instructions are included throughout the story, so you can build the projects, too!

This edition offers true tales of these take-charge princesses plus dozens more in a fascinating read that's perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone seeking a different kind of bedtime story.You think you know her story. You've read the Brothers Grimm, you've watched the Disney cartoons, and you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But real princesses didn't always get happy endings. Sure, plenty were graceful and benevolent leaders, but just as many were ruthless in their quest for power, and all of them had skeletons rattling in their majestic closets.Princess Stephanie von Hohenlohewas a Nazi spy.Empress Elisabethof the Austro-Hungarian Empire slept wearing a mask of raw veal.Princess Olgaof Kiev slaughtered her way to sainthood. AndPrincess Lakshmibaiwaged war on the battlefield with her toddler strapped to her back.

From tips for tasting at home to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB, this how-to handbook is a must-have for wine lovers everywhere.

From the bestselling STUFF series comes this handy pocket guide to buying, tasting, and appreciating beer.

Coastal cuisine from Asbury Park to Cape May, with 50 recipes from your favorite beachside restaurants and farm-fresh New Jersey ingredients for a perfect taste of summer.The warm sand. The salt air. The boardwalk. The food! Summer at the Jersey Shore is unforgettable no matter which seaside destination is yours. And with The Jersey Shore Cookbook, you can have a taste of summer all year long. It features 50 recipes contributed by well-loved shore town restaurants, bakeries, markets, and more. From fresh oysters, scallops, and tilefish to Garden State tomatoes, corn, and blueberries, the perfect New Jersey ingredients shine. Featuring favorites from:Asbury ParkAtlantic CityAvalonBay HeadBeach HavenBelmarBradley BeachBrielleCape MayCape May PointHarvey CedarsHighlandsKeyportLavalletteLeeds PointLong BranchManasquanMonmouth BeachNormandy BeachOcean CityPoint Pleasant BeachSea BrightSea GirtSea Isle CityShip BottomSouth Seaside ParkStone HarborWildwoodWildwood CrestSelected Recipes:BREAKFASTSThe Brunchwich: Pork RollThe Committed Pig, ManasquanGrilled Jersey Peaches with Greek Yogurt and GranolaLasolas Market, Normandy BeachSTARTERS AND SIDESAllagash SteamersMarie Nicole's, Wildwood CrestOysters GratineeFratello's Restaurant, Sea GirtSOUPS AND SALADSRoasted Tomato and Basil SoupLangosta Lounge, Asbury ParkBeach Plum Farm SaladThe Ebbitt Room, Cape MayMAIN COURSESGolden Tilefish SandwichJoe's Fish Co., WildwoodLobster ThermidorKnife and Fork Inn, Atlantic CitySpaghetti and CrabsJoe Leone's Italian Specialties, Point Pleasant BeachDESSERTSBlueberry CobblerTalula's, Asbury ParkKey Lime PieInlet Cafe, Highlands

All the life lessons, values, and advice from pop culture that parents need to raise geeky children.It takes a starship to raise a child. Or a time machine. Or a tribe of elves. Fortunately, Geek Parenting offers all that and more, with thoughtful mini-essays that reveal profound child-rearing advice (and mistakes) from the most beloved tales of geek culture. Nerds and norms alike can take counsel from some of the most iconic parentchild pairings found in pop culture: Aunt May and Peter Parker, Benjamin and Jake Sisko, Elrond and Arwen, even Cersei and Joffrey. Whether you're raising an Amazon princess, a Jedi Padawan, a brooding vampire, or a standard-issue human child, Geek Parenting helps you navigate the ion storms, alternate realities, and endless fetch quests that come with being a parent.Includes parenting experts from across time and space, such as:Luke and VaderKorra and TenzinWednesday and Morticia AddamsFrodo and BilboRose and Jackie TylerCarl and MichonneThor, Loki, and OdinStarbuck, Apollo and AdamaStewie and LoisSarah Manning and Mrs. S.T'Challa and T'ChakaSpock, Sarek, and AmandaClaudia and LestatSan and MoroPerseus and ZeusDorothy and Auntie EmBruce Wayne and AlfredBuffy and GilesMeg Murry and Aunt BeastOrpheus and MorpheusPaul Atreides and Lady JessicaKal-El and Jor-ElChakotay and KolopakScott and Dr. EvilDiana and HippolytaAlexander and Worf