The Clueless Girl's Guide to Being a Genius


Book Description

Aphrodite Wigglesmith is a thirteen-year-old prodigy. After a fast track through Harvard, she's back at her old middle school to teach remedial math and prove a bold theory: anyone can be a genius with the right instruction. Enter Mindy, a ditzy baton twirler who knows more about hair roots than square roots. What could she possibly learn from such a frumpy nerd, except maybe what not to wear? But somewhere between studying and shopping, the two girls start to become friends. They're an unlikely pair, but in this uproarious middle-grade comedy, wacky is the norm and anything is possible - just like middle school.




The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading


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When self-proclaimed geek girl Bethany becomes the newest member of the varsity cheerleading squad, she realizes that there’s one thing worse than blending in to the lockers: getting noticed. Who knew cheerleading was so hard? Well, at least there’s a manual. Too bad it doesn’t cover any of the tough questions like: What do you do when the head cheerleader spills her beer on you at your first in-crowd party? And how do you protect your best friend from the biggest player in the senior class? Bethany is going to need all her geek brainpower just to survive the season!




The Way North


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It will be welcomed by readers interested in new fiction and poetry and instructors of courses on Michigan writing.




The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco


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Phillip comes from a circus family, but all he really wants is to be a regular kid. After persuading his parents to let him move in with his aunt and uncle, he winds up in Hardingtown, where everyone is wild about dodgeball. When he gets slammed in the face with a speeding ball in gym class, he decides to take the dodgeball bully to court. But can a circus boy take on the Unofficial Dodgeball Capital of the World? This uproariously funny middle-grade novel carries an inspiring message about sticking to your beliefs, however unpopular they may be.




The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 8 (light novel)


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TROUBLE AHEAD ​The Gathering of the Chosen. Prince Wein inexplicably lands himself an invitation to the conference featuring some of the most influential figures from the western side of the continent. Obviously, it has to be a ploy to make him sever ties with the Empire in the East, and it wouldn’t be advisable to walk into a trap when he wants to remain neutral... The prince, however, has never been one to heed sound advice! Waltzing headlong into danger, no sooner has Wein set foot in the host city of Lushan than he finds himself framed for the murder of a Holy Elite—and that’s just the beginning of his troubles...!




The Ultimate Girls' Movie Survival Guide


Book Description

More than a movie rental guide, this book is arranged to address universal themes such as love complications, troubled friendships, family strife, body image angst, and more--a true manual for finding the answers to life's questions through film. Two-color illustrations throughout.




The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 12 (light novel)


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A KINGDOM DIVIDED... The trouble in the Empire has finally subsided, but that doesn’t mean Wein can rest easy. Relations between the East and West are more strained than ever, and both sides are vying for Natra’s allegiance. Joining with one will make an enemy of the other, a decision that will surely lead to war. And things aren’t exactly peaceful at home, either. An independence movement is brewing in Natra, and Ninym’s been caught in the center of it, stirring up further chaos. Can Wein keep his kingdom together long enough to shepherd it into this new era? Is he even the right person for the job?




TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005


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This 2005 edition of the annual critical guide that focuses on independent and international films as well as the best in the mainstream contains reviews for more than 10,000 films, more than 300 photos, a comprehensive selection of cinema from more than 50 countries, and much more.







Love and Other Foreign Words


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Can anyone be truly herself - or truly in love - in a language that's not her own? Sixteen-year-old Josie knows a lot of languages- she speaks High School, College, Friends, Boyfriends, Break-ups, and even the language of Beautiful Girls. But none of these is her native tongue - the only people who speak that are her best friend Stu and her sister, Kate. So when Kate gets engaged to an insufferable guy, how can Josie see it as anything but the mistake of a lifetime? As battles are waged over secrets and semantics, Josie is forced to examine her feelings for the boy who says he loves her, the sister she loves but doesn't always like, and the best friend who hasn't said a word - at least not in a language Josie understands. 'A true-blue lovable weirdo, Josie is the type of character I really enjoy seeing . . . authentically herself, even when being herself gets her into trouble.' Hellogiggles