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Raised with limited peer interaction, Ernestine St Bennett has difficulty interpreting social cues. At twenty-five she's become a loner; a shy nerd immersed in her scientific studies, whose best friend is her pet fish, Waldo. Then Ernestine meets Simon Prime, who's obviously a nerd, too! Sympathizing with his social dysfunction, Ernie decides to help poor Simon increase his self-esteem and thus enhance his social standing. Using principles learned in her fish studies, she'll simply turn Simon from meek to macho. What Ernestine doesn’t know (but Waldo suspects) is that Simon Prime is ...

Working with Seoul’s premiere matchmaker, Jisu’s traditional South Korean parents are determined to ensure her success in life and love by matching her with the right boyfriend. After one too many slip-ups at school, Jisu finds herself shipped off to San Francisco to focus on her academics and approved dates, leaving her little space to figure out her own dreams. As her newly realized passion for photography lights her on fire, Jisu wonders...does she even want to find "The One"?

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local audiobook is for you. Eat like a Local - Northern California Redwoods and the Southern Oregon Coast by Jordan Blansit offers the inside scoop on food, drink, and a little bit of hiking in the greatest place on Earth (her personal opinion, but also possibly a fact). Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

He's definitely undomesticated...Julie Jones is proud of her dog training institute, but her latest client is jeopardizing its stellar rating. He growls. He snaps. He refuses to follow the simplest command without balking. But his dog is an absolute sweetie. All Puppy needs, Julie tells his surly master, is to bond. Luc Tagliano wants to correct the destructive behavior of the misbegotten mastiff his great-aunt left him—not bond with it! Although he wouldn’t mind some bonding with sexy little Julie. As for Puppy, the dog just needs to learn to behave, so Luc can place him in a good home...

We learn the theoretical framework of a language through textbooks. But the best way to actually learn to use a new language is through stories, as children and as adults! This is why short stories have become an increasingly popular way to learn a new language.

A true tale of individual triumph on the gridiron of the University of Southern California (USC) campus in the early 1900s-a story with as much heart as Notre Dame's beloved Rudy's.

Part one of 914 launches a series of short stories from the author. 914 Part one brings memories to life and studies the ways we change and stay the same over time. Two old friends bump into each other the night before a very important day. They spend the evening driving along the California coast in a vintage Porsche 914 talking about their lives together and apart.

Professional tips on planning and design of a beautiful yard that is low-maintenance, water efficient, cost-effective, and functional. I earned my bachelor of landscape architecture from Texas A&M in 2005 and have been working professionally in the industry for over 10 years. I have been involved in managing and designing a plethora of projects large and small, including commercial retail, street-scapes, and residential.