Jeremy Taylor

Maria wonders about the sad man who sits in the café where she works. Who is he? Where is he from? What does he do? One day, she talks to him, and is surprised to learn that he is Georgie Goode, the famous football player! But he's not famous now, and he's not playing football now. What happened? And so Georgie tells her his story... A story about sports, friendship, and playing fair.

THIS IS NOT A COLORING BOOK. BUT, IT CAN BE IF YOU WANT. In the vein of Chelsea Handler, Joan Rivers, and Amy Schumer, Smart Casual is a short collection of hilarious personal insights regarding English idioms and expressions. You'll read about "lose one's marbles," "drop-dead gorgeous," "keep the ball rolling," and many more. It is a hilarious, irreverent look at English expressions (with pictures) written in the style of a lexicon of profane words...

There's nothing like a strong drink after a day of hard work. Calyssa is at her favorite bar in New York, drinking, because things aren't going swimmingly for her. After landing a remunerative job at Shred Unread as a secretary, Calyssa was able to afford a one-bedroom apartment, and even purchased her first couch to prove to her mom she's now an adult. If life is anything like gambling, this job is the equivalent of a royal flush. However, there's...

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR MIND PLAYS TRICKS ON YOU? CAN YOU TRUST YOURSELF? CAN YOU TRUST OTHERS? Chloe is on the brink of a mental breakdown. At thirty-one, she is unable to get a job as a flight attendant due to her weight, her boyfriend is about to leave her, and her friends are hanging out without her. Chloe starts questioning her reality.When her cat Anubis disappears, she is pushed over the edge, and her mental health worsens. She starts hallucinating...

After the life-changing loss of his father, a son sets out on a quest to achieve his dreams by seeking practical advice from other dreamers and doers. On his deathbed, J. Taylor's father made him promise that he would chase his dreams intently. "Whatever your dream-no matter how big-work for it and it's yours," his father encouraged. But, where to start? Thus began the author's years-long journey to seek insight into how interesting and accomplished...

Benny is the best dog in the world. Just ask his owner, 15-year old Danny Brooks. Danny is not the best boy in the world-he's had trouble with the police, and he never has enough money. Danny's life as an orphan in the children's home is difficult, but as long as Benny is with him, he can be happy. So when something terrible happens to Benny, what will happen to Danny? An adventure story about loyalty, courage, friendship-and a very unexpected something...

"We think of medical science and doctors as focused on treating conditions--whether it's a cough or an aching back. But the sicknesses and complaints that cause us to seek medical attention actually have deeper origins than the superficial germs and behaviors we regularly fault ... Jeremy Taylor [argues that] we can trace the roots of many medical conditions through our evolutionary history, revealing what has made us susceptible to certain illnesses...

With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people's trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare. Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny's sister, Sarah, they're in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he's brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!