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Minerva Clark Gets a Clue

Karen Karbo
Minerva Clark Gets a Clue Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781619631045

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Minerva Clark Gets a Clue by Karen Karbo Pdf

Minerva Clark is a typical thirteen-year-old girl: she hates her hair, she hates her legs (which somehow manage to look both too fat and too skinny at the same time), and don't get her started on her gigantor bootie. On top of all this puberty, she's being raised by three older brothers, none of whom really get her. But when a fateful encounter with a lightning storm rewires her sense of self, Minerva Clark becomes anything but a typical teen. With a brazen new attitude and a nose for trouble, Minerva soon finds herself drawn inexplicably to the scene of a murder and determined to track down the killer. If only all the clues weren't pointing so close to someone she knows... Visit www.minervaclark.com Bookseller Praise "I loved this book!. . . . This is the perfect mystery for girls who have just outgrown Nancy Drew." -Patricia Sanders, Barnes & Noble, Towson, MD "Great mystery for grade schoolers." -Susan Rose, Snoop Sisters, Belleau, FL Reviews "Karbo's (The Stuff of Life, for adults) first book for young readers. . . takes kids on an entertaining, curve-filled ride. . . .The narrator's relationships with her caring siblings and her recurring musings about missing her mother add poignancy to this cleverly tangled whodunit. Minerva will quite easily win fans who will hope that another mystery needs her attention." -Publishers Weekly, on-line exclusive "Interspersed with Minerva's amusing revelations is an entertaining mystery with engaging characters and a positive theme." -School Library Journal "A. . . cross between Nancy Drew and Adrian Monk, investigating a complex web of check fraud, theft and murder involving her previously-thought-perfect glamour-girl cousin, Jordan ('On the days I didn't want to be her, I hated her.')"-Kirkus Reviews "Karbo's innovative, good-natured satire of adolescent girl behavior shines when portraying Minerva's quirky but affectionate home life, in which her t

Minerva Clark Goes to the Dogs

Karen Karbo
Minerva Clark Goes to the Dogs Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781619631069

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Minerva Clark Goes to the Dogs by Karen Karbo Pdf

Minerva Clark has never liked popular, bratty Chelsea de Guzman. But when Chelsea pleads with Minerva to help her locate a missing diamond, the prospect of a new mystery is just too irresistible to pass up, especially after Minerva learns the diamond is worth millions. Before long Minerva is doing what she does best: getting into trouble while getting to the bottom of things. And whether that includes digging through a day's worth of trash, tangling with some crooked animal shelter workers, dodging three mischievous corgis, or tracking a carrier pigeon with intestinal problems, Minerva is determined to get her man-and his best friend...

Minerva Clark Gets a Clue

Karen Karbo
Minerva Clark Gets a Clue Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1417779578

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Minerva Clark Gets a Clue by Karen Karbo Pdf

A thirteen-year-old girl in Portland, Oregon, loses all self-doubt when she is zapped by lightning and uses her newfound courage to solve a murder mystery.

Minerva Clark Gives Up the Ghost

Karen Karbo
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Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781582346793

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Minerva Clark Gives Up the Ghost by Karen Karbo Pdf

Thirteen-year-old amateur sleuth Minerva Clark, armed with big hair and a big attitude, is contacted by a boy whose parents' Portland, Oregon, grocery store burned down, but when she agrees to investigate the fire, she does not expect to become an arson suspect herself.

How Georgia Became O'Keeffe

Karen Karbo
How Georgia Became O Keeffe Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780762785865

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How Georgia Became O'Keeffe by Karen Karbo Pdf

Most people associate Georgia O’Keeffe with New Mexico, painted cow skulls, and her flower paintings. She was revered for so long—born in 1887, died at age ninety-eight in 1986—that we forget how young, restless, passionate, searching, striking, even fearful she once was—a dazzling, mysterious female force in bohemian New York City during its heyday. In this distinctive book, Karen Karbo cracks open the O’Keeffe icon in her characteristic style, making one of the greatest women painters in American history vital and relevant for yet another generation. She chronicles O’Keeffe’s early life, her desire to be an artist, and the key moment when art became her form of self-expression. She also explores O’Keeffe’s passionate love affair with master photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who took a series of 500 black-and-white photographs of O’Keeffe during the early years of their marriage. This is not a traditional biography, but rather a compelling, contemporary reassessment of the life of O’Keeffe with an eye toward understanding what we can learn from her way of being in the world.

How to Hepburn

Karen Karbo
How to Hepburn Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781596919808

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How to Hepburn by Karen Karbo Pdf

How to Hepburn, Karen Karbo's sleek, contemporary reassessment of one of America's greatest icons, takes us on a spin through the great Kate's long, eventful life, with an aim toward seeing what we can glean from the First Lady of Cinema. One part How Proust Can Change Your Life and one part Why Sinatra Matters, How to Hepburn teases some unexpected lessons from the life of a woman whose freewheeling, pants-wearing determination redefined the image of the independent woman while eventually endearing her to the world. This witty, provocative gem is full of no-nonsense Hepburn-style commentary on subjects such as: making denial work for you; the importance of being brash, facing fear, and always having an aviator in your life; learning why and how to lie; the benefits of discretion; making the most of a dysfunctional relationship; and the power of forgiving your parents. Thrilling fans of the notoriously independent actress, award-winner Karen Karbo presents a gusty guidebook to harnessing your inner Hepburn, and living life on your own terms.

Julia Child Rules

Karen Karbo
Julia Child Rules Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-27
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781493000678

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Julia Child Rules by Karen Karbo Pdf

Many of us have dog-eared copies of Mastering the Art of French Cooking in our kitchens or fondly remember watching episodes of The French Chef, but what was behind the enormous appeal of this ungainly, unlikely woman, who became a superstar in midlife and changed our approach to food and cooking forever? In the spirit of The Gospel According to Coco Chanel and How Georgia Became O'Keeffe, Julia Child Rules dissects the life of the sunny, unpretentious chef, author, cooking show star, and bon vivant, with an eye towards learning how we, too, can savor life. With her characteristic wit and flair, Karen Karbo takes us for a spin through Julia's life: from her idyllic childhood in California to her confusing young adulthood in New York; her years working for the OSS in Sri Lanka; her world class love affairs with Paris and Paul Child; and her decades as America's beloved French chef. Karbo weaves in her own personal experiences and stops for important life lessons along the way: how to live by your whims, make the world your oyster, live happily married, work hard, and enjoy a life of full immersion. It celebrates Julia's indomitable spirit and irrepressible joy, giving readers a taste of what it means to master the art of living.

Gospel According to Coco Chanel

Karen Karbo
Gospel According to Coco Chanel Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780762774852

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Gospel According to Coco Chanel by Karen Karbo Pdf

NOW IN PAPERBACK! A modern look at the life of a fashion icon—with practical life lessons for women of all ages Delving into the extraordinary life of renowned French fashion designer Coco Chanel, Karen Karbo has written a new kind of self-help book, exploring Chanel’s philosophy on a range of universal themes—from style to passion, from money and success to femininity and living life on your own terms.

Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me

Karen Karbo
Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Bloomsbury USA
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1582340838

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Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me by Karen Karbo Pdf

A novel of babies and friendship, mothers and fathers, and the havoc of procreation. Brooke and Mary Rose are best friends. Brooke is the mother of a six-month-old. Mary Rose is pregnant. Brooke is married to Lyle, though, at times, she wonders why. Mary Rose would be married if Ward, the father of her child, weren't already. Ward and Brooke are cousins... A comedy of manners and biology, Karbo gives us a laugh-out-loud look at the wonders of pregnancy and motherhood. It is a world where the women are fierce and strong and the men duck and cover; a world that is turned upside down when the expecting mother turns out a most unexpected child. Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me celebrates the courage and strength of women and the bonds that join them "in the motherhood."

Detectives in Togas

Henry Winterfeld
Detectives in Togas Book PDF

Author : Henry Winterfeld
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0152162801

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Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld Pdf

In an effort to save a boy wrongly accused, a group of young friends living in ancient Rome search for the culprit who scrawled graffiti on the temple wall.

Hide and Geek

T. P. Jagger
Hide and Geek Book PDF

Author : T. P. Jagger
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593377932

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Hide and Geek by T. P. Jagger Pdf

Four friends know that being a geek is a superpower -- and they're about to prove it as they solve a puzzlemaker's last clue and uncover a long lost treasure! The GEEKs: Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin have been best friends for as long as they can remember. So when their arch-nemesis points out that their initials make them literally GEEKs, they decide to go with it. The problem: The GEEKs’ hometown of Elmwood was once the headquarters of the famous toymaker Maxine Van Houten. Her popular puzzle sphere, the Bamboozler, put the town on the map. But Maxine passed away long ago. Now the toy factory is shutting down, and Elena’s mom and Kevin’s dad are losing their jobs. They might have to move—and that would mean splitting up the GEEKs! The quest: Maxine left one final puzzle, a treasure hunt that could save the town and keep the friends together. But only those who know and love Elmwood best will be able to solve it. GEEKs to the rescue!

The Diamond Lane

Karen Karbo
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Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : Hawthorne Books & Literary Arts
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 098936044X

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The Diamond Lane by Karen Karbo Pdf

Filmmaker Mouse FitzHenry reluctantly returns to Los Angeles with her fiancâe after sixteen years in Africa, as they each pursue secret projects; he is writing a screenplay set in the city, while she is making a documentary about her bethrothal.

Twice As Wicked

Elizabeth Bright
Twice As Wicked Book PDF

Author : Elizabeth Bright
Publisher : Entangled: Scandalous
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781640632615

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Twice As Wicked by Elizabeth Bright Pdf

Miss Alice Bursnell has one goal—wreak revenge on Nathaniel Eastwood, Viscount Abingdon, for the seduction, ruin, and death of her beloved twin sister. But how to expose a seducer without falling prey herself? As she gets closer to Nathaniel, she finds she is in serious danger of following in her sister’s much-too-tempted footsteps. The man is nothing like the heartless rake she expected...and his kisses are truly divine. When a mysterious and gorgeous woman confronts Nathaniel at a fancy ball, he suspects she has murder on her mind—his own. But the more he tries to determine who the deceptively innocent beauty is—and what she’s up to—the deeper he falls under her alluring spell. Nathaniel fears he’s in imminent danger of losing his life...or worse, his heart. Each book in the Wicked Secrets series is STANDALONE: * Twice As Wicked * Lady Gone Wicked * Wicked With the Scoundrel

Yeah, No. Not Happening.

Karen Karbo
Yeah No Not Happening Book PDF

Author : Karen Karbo
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062945563

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Yeah, No. Not Happening. by Karen Karbo Pdf

The author of the acclaimed, bestselling In Praise of Difficult Women delivers a hilarious feminist manifesto that encourages us to reject “self-improvement” and instead learn to appreciate and flaunt our complex, and flawed, human selves. Why are we so obsessed with being our so-called best selves? Because our modern culture force feeds women lies designed to heighten their insecurities: “You can do it all—crush it at work, at home, in the bedroom, at PTA and at Pilates—and because you can, you should. We can show you how!” Karen Karbo has had enough. She’s taking a stand against the cultural and societal pressures, marketing, and media influences that push us to spend endless time, energy and money trying to “fix” ourselves—a race that has no finish line and only further increases our send of self-dissatisfaction and loathing. “Yeah, no, not happening,” is her battle cry. In this wickedly smart and entertaining book, Karbo explores how “self-improvery” evolved from the provenance of men to women. Recast as “consumers” in the 1920s, women, it turned out, could be seduced into buying anything that might improve not just their lives, but their sense of self-worth. Today, we smirk at Mad Men-era ads targeting 1950s housewives—even while savvy marketers, aided and abetted by social media “influencers,” peddle skin care “systems,” skinny tea, and regimens that promise to deliver endless happiness. We’re not simply seduced into dropping precious disposable income on empty promises; the underlying message is that we can’t possibly know what’s good for us, what we want, or who we should be. Calling BS, Karbo blows the lid off of this age-old trend and asks women to start embracing their awesomely imperfect selves. There is no one more dangerous than a woman who doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her. Yeah, No, Not Happening is a call to arms to build a posse of dangerous women who swear off self-improvement and its peddlers. A welcome corrective to our inner-critic, Karbo’s manifesto will help women restore their sanity and reclaim their self-worth.

No Plan B

Lee Child,Andrew Child
No Plan B Book PDF

Author : Lee Child,Andrew Child
Publisher : Dell
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781984818577

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No Plan B by Lee Child,Andrew Child Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child “No Plan B is not to be missed. A perfectly plotted, fast-paced thriller, with bigger twists than ever before. It’s no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone’s favorite rebel hero.”—Karin Slaughter ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Reader’s Digest In Gerrardsville, Colorado, a woman dies under the wheels of a moving bus. The death is ruled a suicide. But Jack Reacher saw what really happened: A man in a gray hoodie and jeans, moving stealthily, pushed the victim to her demise—before swiftly grabbing the dead woman’s purse and strolling away. When another homicide is ruled an accident, Reacher knows this is no coincidence. With a killer on the loose, Reacher has no time to waste to track down those responsible. But Reacher is unaware that these crimes are part of something much larger and more far-reaching: an arsonist out for revenge, a foster kid on the run, a cabal of powerful people involved in a secret conspiracy with many moving parts. There is no room for error, but they make a grave one. They don’t consider Reacher a threat. “There’s too much at stake to start running from shadows.” But Reacher isn’t a shadow. He is flesh and blood. And relentless when it comes to making things right. For when the threat is Reacher, there is No Plan B.