The Bug Zapper


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What would you do if your neighbors were supervillains? It's up to the Bug Zapper to keep a town of bug villains in line. Alongside school reporters Robert and Amber, he contends with Mean Mosquito, Bumblebeezy, and more! A perfect graphic novel for young readers.




The Roving Naturalist


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The Bug Trap


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Lips Together, Teeth Apart


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THE STORY: A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea. Sally, married to Sam, a New Jersey contractor, has inherited the house from her brother who died of




But Enough About You


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Christopher Buckley at his best: an extraordinary, wide-ranging selection of essays both hilarious and poignant, irreverent and delightful. In his first book of essays since his 1997 bestseller, Wry Martinis, Buckley delivers a rare combination of big ideas and truly fun writing. Tackling subjects ranging from "How to Teach Your Four-Year-Old to Ski" to "A Short History of the Bug Zapper," and "The Art of Sacking" to literary friendships with Joseph Heller and Christopher Hitchens, he is at once a humorous storyteller, astute cultural critic, adventurous traveler, and irreverent historian.




Inside Madeleine


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"With surgical insight, Inside Madeline delves into the most complex female territory imaginable and dissects until every honest bone is revealed. Bomer's prose doesn't flinch, doesn't filter—the bravery of these stories left me breathless.” —Alissa Nutting, author of Tampa From the author of Nine Months and Baby comes a daring new collection that seethes with alienation, lust and rage. Bomer takes us from hospitals, halfway houses, and alleyways, to boarding schools and Park Avenue penthouses, exploring the complex relationships girls have with their bodies, with other girls, and with boys. The title novella tracks the ins and outs of an outsider’s life: her childhood obesity and kinky sex life, her toxic relationships, whether familial or erotic, and her various disappearing acts, of body and mind.




Rosie the Bug Zapper


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"I'm going to be a helper and the best bug zapper in the world!" On her sixth birthday, Rosie received quite a surprise. Her school had closed because of a "bug"-a virus had spread, not just in her town, but around the world. Rosie listened to her parent's advice and did her part to ZAP those bugs!In this adorably illustrated book, children and parents can share in a loving, positive way, how to wash our hands and keep our fingers away from our "tunnels," our nose, mouth, eyes, and ears.




Glad One


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A Midlife Meltdown Leads to Southern-Fried Mayhem in this Hilarious and Heartfelt Mystery Series.After being duped out of her life savings in Germany, Val Fremden retreats home to Florida with more than just her pride in tatters. At 45, she's broke, divorced, and virtually unemployable. Starting over will be tough enough as it is. But when her only friend suddenly turns up dead, Val begins to seriously wonder if the world is out to get her.Maybe it is ?.The sugar-white sands of Sunset Beach attract weirdos like mosquitoes to a bug zapper. So when the will of Val's friend makes the local newspaper, lunatics and con artists stumble from their beach shacks to scuffle for a piece of the leftover pie.Determined to find her friend's true heir, Val reluctantly turns to three crackpots for help-a drunk, a redneck, and a snarky beach bum. Working at odds with each other, their bumbling investigation attracts the attention of a hot cop. He quickly gets into the fray and under Val's skin. Whether it's in a good way or bad only time will tell. Because sometimes, it's not until you reach the bottom of the barrel that you find out who your true friends are.




The Pixar Theory


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"Every Pixar movie is connected. I explain how and possibly why." These are the words that began the detailed essay now known as "The Pixar Theory," which came out way back in 2013. It collected over 10 million views on Jon's blog alone, and was syndicated on Buzzfeed, Mashable, Huffpost, Entertainment Weekly, and more - generating over 100 million impressions and now translated into a dozen languages. Now, these thoughts and ideas first written by Jon Negroni have been fully realized inside this book, aptly named The Pixar Theory. In this book, you'll find an analysis of every single Pixar movie to date and how it tells a hidden story lurking behind these classic movies. You'll learn about how the toys of Toy Story secretly owe their existence to the events of The Incredibles. You'll learn about what truly happened to the civilization of cars from Cars before the events of WALL-E. And of course, you'll find out the possible truth for why "Boo" of Monsters Inc. is the most important Pixar character yet. Welcome to the Pixar Theory. Don't forget to fasten your imagination.




Insect Control At Home


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Welcome to this exploration of the past, present and future of pest management in “Insect Control: Navigating the Frontier of Cutting-Edge Control Solutions”. In this dynamic journey, we unravel the tapestry of cutting-edge technologies reshaping the age-old battle against pests. The evolving landscape of insect control is no longer confined to conventional methods but embraces an array of revolutionary solutions driven by smart devices, artificial intelligence, and innovative traps. As the realms of technology and entomology converge, “Insect Control” serves as your navigational guide, unveiling the transformative power of precision, efficiency, and sustainability in pest control. We embark on a quest to redefine the relationship between humans and insects, transcending traditional approaches to create a harmonious coexistence. The chapters within this book delve into the depths of smart sensors that monitor insect movements in real-time, AI algorithms that predict and counter pest behaviour, and traps that revolutionise how we capture and control pests. From the bustling urban environments to vast agricultural landscapes, these innovations offer a glimpse into a future where pest management is not just a reaction but a proactive, anticipatory endeavour. Join us on this technological odyssey, where innovation meets entomology, and the age-old struggle against pests transforms into a saga of ingenuity and sustainability. “Insect Control” is more than a guide; it's a glimpse into the future of pest control—an era where the precision of technology harmonises with the resilience of nature to create environments free from invasive intruders. Let the exploration begin! I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable.