"Boris can't wait to spend the day eating, drumming, and playing in Melody Village. But when he notices that Major Monkeypants, his favorite stuffed animal, is missing, he puts on his detective hat, and begins the search. Along the way, Boris visits Bella, Marge, Gigi, and Tara to dig up clues. Will Boris be able to find Major Monkeypants?"--Cover.

Meet Boris, the chimp who took a bite out of the Big Apple—and wished it had been a banana: “No one concerned with either apes or people should miss it.” —Peter S. Beagle, award-winning author of The Last Unicorn This book answers the question that is on everybody’s mind: “What’s it like to raise a chimpanzee in Manhattan?” Hester Mundis’s hilarious memoir No He’s Not a Monkey, He’s an Ape and He’s My Son is the complete guide to raising a chimp in the heart of urban America. Join Hester, her husband, their terrifying attack dog Ahab, and the funniest monkey—excuse us, ape—ever to occupy an apartment on the Upper West Side of New York City in this true adventure of woman versus beast.

Shadows on the Grass, Winter's Tales, Last Tales, Anecdotes of Destiny, and Ehrengard, Brantly explores the clues, details, and subplots in texts that critics often describe as puzzles and labyrinths. Brantly reveals the thought and care that Dinesen devoted to the construction of her stories, her expansive knowledge of world literature, and the great pleasure awaiting readers as they unravel the mysteries embedded in her texts."--BOOK JACKET.

The book with the missing first page is a collection of short stories with a think-back guarantee. If you don't have a single thought between starting the book and finishing it, the author will personally think for you for at least ten seconds. At turns funny, moving and engaging, it is the sheer variety that keeps you wondering what could possibly be coming next: a man willing to turn his girlfriend over to the police because of bad sex, Arthur's brother Clive or an interview with a smoking beagle.

'Sensational – the best what-if thriller since The Da Vinci Code' - Lee Child, author of Killing Floor. From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone thriller for fans of Dan Brown that will grip you and won't let go until the very last page. Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever. ‘I know this is going to sound strange, but I’ve recently been given absolute proof of God’s existence – and I’ve been advised there is a writer, a respected journalist called Ross Hunter, who could help me to get taken seriously.’ What would it take to prove the existence of God? And what would be the consequences? This question and its answer lie at the heart of Absolute Proof. The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility of each of the world’s major religions are all under threat. If Ross Hunter can survive long enough to present the evidence . . .

An unusual wolf lives in the forest. He doesn't hunt other animals, but works as a taxi driver! Every day he takes passengers through the forest in his cozy taxi, helping them get to their desired destination. On their way, they meet many forest inhabitants, overcome dangers and learn to value friendship and mutual assistance. This kind and instructive story will appeal to children and their parents, filling their hearts with warmth and joy. Your children will love the colorful illustrations.

The American President, on a State Visit to Britain is giving a major address to a top-level audience in Westminster Hall. Ferocious security is provided by a joint force of the United States Secret Service and Scotland Yard. Then a stolen ambulance runs into trouble with the Parking Authorities. A hapless Member of Parliament, having mislaid his crucial pass, is barred from Westminster, his bicycle regarded as a potential lethal weapon. And a man going by the name of Jones, although born in Karachi, successfully slips through the barriers, and whole new ball game starts