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  Holidays on Ice

  Anônimo

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  David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French ("Jesus Shaves"); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm ("Let It Snow"); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations ("Six to Eight Black Men"); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like ("The Monster Mash"); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry ("Cow and Turkey").No matter what your favorite holiday, you won't want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called "one of the funniest writers alive" (Economist).

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  More Dark Drink and Conversation...

  Thomas Kennedy

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  Humour with some adult themes and satire. 
  Step in for a pint and a chat. You'll meet Tracy the Australian actress, the Tramp and both Bruisers, senior and junior, together with Dwyer the bookie, the red Kelly, Rockette, the new recruit to the police force,the CIA agent callerd the Seeker and many more... 
  When the European Union Commissioner for Cultural Harmonisation is kidnapped the local horse betting syndicate of the Teacher,the Barman, the Sergeant and the Parish Priest are drawn into the mesh of International Intelligence.And there is the scent of a horse racing scam and they are in the loop....

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  A Floating City

  Jules Verne

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  A Floating City is a fascinating travel narrative by Charles Dickens that captures the excitement, novelty, and social diversity of transatlantic travel in the nineteenth century. Based on Dickens's own journey to America, the book offers a lively and observant account of life aboard a large ocean steamship—an entire world in motion upon the sea.
  
  Through vivid description and sharp commentary, Dickens portrays the ship as a "floating city," populated by passengers from all walks of life. As the voyage unfolds, he records the routines, conversations, tensions, and entertainments that shape daily life at sea, along with the awe and danger of crossing the vast Atlantic Ocean. His keen eye for human behavior transforms ordinary moments into engaging social observations.
  
  Beyond travelogue, A Floating City reflects Dickens's broader interest in modern progress, technology, and human adaptability. The steamship becomes a symbol of industrial advancement and global connection, while also revealing how social hierarchies and personal habits persist even in confined and unfamiliar surroundings.
  
  Informative, witty, and richly atmospheric, A Floating City offers readers a unique glimpse into nineteenth-century travel and Dickens's talent as a nonfiction storyteller. The work stands as an engaging blend of observation, reflection, and historical insight—bringing to life a remarkable journey across the open sea.

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  Weird Foods of Portugal -...

  WendyLeeHermance

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  “With her typically American intrepidness, her thirst for a good story and her power of observation, Hermance closes-in on the Portuguese she encounters along the way, bringing to us a psychological picture of the Portuguese individual and society that you won´t find on expat guides. Lastly, her unusual grasp for ´Portuguese quaintness´ also makes this book worth buying.” David Peres Rebelo

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  Fatal Fondue A: A Cozy Mystery...

  Hang Nguyen

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  🧀 Welcome to The Melting Pot, where the cheese is always bubbling and the secrets are buried deep. When chef and fondue enthusiast Chloe Bennett opens her dream fondue restaurant in a charming mountain town, she expects challenges—but not a dead body in the cheese cellar. The victim: a notorious food blogger who gave her restaurant a scathing review. With her business on the line and the police focusing their investigation on her, Chloe must dip into her own sleuthing skills to clear her name. Armed with her knowledge of cheese, a quirky group of foodie friends, and her trusty Swiss Army knife, Chloe stirs up more than just fondue as she uncovers a plot thicker than aged Gruyère. But in a town where everyone has something to hide, Chloe discovers that some secrets are best left un-melted.

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  What Time Is Noon? - Hilarious...

  Chip Leighton

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  The instant New York Times bestseller from the TikTok creator of "Texts from my College Freshman." 
   
   
   
  When Chip Leighton started sharing the funny, weird, crazy things his kids said and texted, he quickly learned he was not alone. Since launching, his channel has become the go-to support group for adults with teenagers in their lives. Parents worldwide use Leighton's posts to laugh, commiserate, and share their own kids' classics, like "Do I have Medicare?" and "Where do I buy pasta water?" or "Don't wear mom jeans to my school again." In this debut collection, Leighton showcases hundreds of these gems, plus plenty of tongue-in-cheek advice. 
   
   
   
  This enhanced audiobook includes exclusive bonus content from two series on the author's social media platform:  "Things I don't recommend if you have teenagers" and "Things I've apologized to my teenagers for."

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