Ur Special


Book Description

Based on the wildly popular characters from Coolman Coffeedan, a colorful and charming collection of parables reminding us to face our fears, our anxieties, and our self-consciousness head-on. What do a naked cat, a sad turtle, an armless robot, and a sentient potato have in common? Quite a lot, actually! In this vibrant and heartfelt book, self-proclaimed bad animator Danny Casale delivers a much-needed jolt of positivity and humor to ease even the sourest of spirits. Fans of his Coolman Coffeedan accounts will recognize his simple and relatable illustrations, but the material is entirely new. Each chapter introduces a new friend and a new hardship, offering the perfect pick-me-up for whatever has you down. Tackling topics from loneliness and self-confidence to the perfect (ONLY) way to construct a bowl of cereal, this book will leave you feeling just fine. So don’t forget—no matter what you may be feeling on the inside, or what people may be saying on the outside, UR SPECIAL!




You're Ugly


Book Description

"You're ugly!" Little Jimmy had no idea that those two words could hurt so much. All he wanted to do was play football with the other kids in the neighborhood. Usually, he was the kid who would get picked last or not at all. However, on one fateful day, Jimmy gets picked by one of the teams, and his excitement is quickly turned to sadness when he is teased by the neighborhood bully, Vince. On that day, he realizes that the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is simply not true. Because he believes he is ugly, Jimmy makes a decision that will change the course of his life, until one day he looks back and realizes what being called ugly really meant.




Ugly


Book Description

A beaut story about one very ugly kid. Robert Hoge was born with a tumour in the middle of his face, and legs that weren't much use. There wasn't another baby like him in the whole of Australia, let alone Brisbane. But the rest of his life wasn't so unusual: he had a mum and a dad, brothers and sisters, friends at school and in his street. He had childhood scrapes and days at the beach; fights with his family and trouble with his teachers. He had doctors, too: lots of doctors who, when he was still very young, removed that tumour from his face and operated on his legs, then stitched him back together. He still looked different, though. He still looked ... ugly. UGLY is the true story of how an extraordinary boy grew up to have an ordinary life, and how that became his greatest achievement of all.




You're Wrong and You're Ugly


Book Description

You're Wrong and You're Ugly takes readers on an incredible journey whether or not they're a huge sports fan. Rosenberg is an equal-opportunity offender-starlets, Hollywood hunks, and "the next big thing" in entertainment have all felt the heat of Rosenberg's sharp barbs. Rosenberg shares all the stories listeners never got to hear when the microphones were turned off, and when he starts talking about the reasons he got fired from some of his jobs, Rosenberg leaves nobody unscathed. He calls out athletes and other self-important people in every profession. He's loud. He's crude. He may be tasteless at times, but through it all you'll find yourself agreeing with his opinionated takes more than you thought. He's got a rough (and funny) way of getting his points across, and once you read what he has to say, you'll agree with the millions of fans who have found themselves laughing hysterically at Rosenberg's insights.




Winning Ugly


Book Description

The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.




Real Estate


Book Description

A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Selection The classic, often-humorous, and lyrical short story from literary giant Lorrie Moore’s much-celebrated third collection of stories, Birds of America, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. In a comically disappointing attempt to revive their marriage, a seasoned couple moves into what appears to be a charming farmhouse near a nature conservatory and a zoo. But, not so. There, Ruth must desperately crusade against infestations of raccoons, crows, and teenagers that plague her new home. An ebook short.




The Ugly Five


Book Description

A charming new picture book from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom!




Ugly Fish


Book Description

Ugly Fish is ugly and big and mean, and he won't share his driftwood tunnel or his special briny flakes with anyone. And that means the wimpy little fish who keep showing up in his tank have got to go. But then one day someone bigger and uglier and maybe even meaner arrives . . . and suddenly Ugly Fish isn't feeling quite so confident anymore. From Kara LaReau, author of the Rocko and Spanky series, here is an irreverent and terrifically funny book about a bully who at last gets his comeuppance.




The Ugly Pumpkin


Book Description

Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn't look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he'll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is--but it's not what he expected!




You're Fat, You're Ugly and You Dress Weird


Book Description

Teenager, Aanya's life has changed overnight...her two best friends no longer want tobe seen with her. Now they hang with the most popular girl in school, Dakota, and her friends. A gang of bullies who decide who's in and who's out. Aanya has always been told by her parents that she's pretty and smart and can accomplish anything she wants to but...what if they're wrong?What if she really is a fat loser, and weird, that no one wants to be friends with? 3-5 f. 160,000 teens, in this country, stay home from school every day out of fear of being a target for bullies. And, in extreme cases, lead to teen suicide.