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1) Why not me?
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English
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Hollywood starlet Mindy Kaling shares her ongoing, laugh-out-loud journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life.
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Language
English
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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xiii, 257 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
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A smart, funny, and essential survival guide that you didn't know you needed. But you do. As any current or former 20-something knows, adult life can get a bit weird because no one tells you what to expect. Many of us spend a decade or more figuring out how the world works, hoping that by age 30 our friends are too old to remember what happened. Unfortunately, Andy Boyle does not have it all figured out. But the funny and useful advice and observations...
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Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
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From breaking up with frenemies to fixing your toilet, this way fun comprehensive handbook is the answer for aspiring grown-ups of all ages.
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Publisher
Atria
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 276 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mary Laura Philpott thought she'd cracked the code: Always be right, and you'll always be happy. But once she'd completed her life's to-do list (job, spouse, house, babies--check!), she found that instead of feeling content and successful, she felt anxious. Lost. Stuck in a daily grind of overflowing calendars, grueling small talk, and sprawling traffic. She'd done everything "right," but she felt all wrong. What's the worse failure, she wondered:...
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English
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Following in the footsteps of his snarky self-help hit, How to Be Miserable, psychologist Randy J. Paterson uses his trademark wit and irony to help you tackle the most common roadblocks that stand in the way of successful "adulting."
Are you living in your parent's basement? Can you measure your life by the hours you spend video streaming or gaming? Do you have absolutely no idea who you really are or what matters to you? Are you emotionally...
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Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First revised edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 331 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Adult" isn't a noun; it's a verb. Just because you don't feel like an adult doesn't mean you can't fake it 'til you make it. Adulting, based on the blog that started a movement, makes the scary, confusing "real world" approachable, manageable--and even conquerable. This guide will help you to navigate the stormy Sea of Adulthood so that you may find safe harbor in Not Running Out of Toilet Paper Bay. Along the way you will learn: how to be a better...
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TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
217 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"The sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Odd 1s Out, with all new and never-before-seen content featuring opinions, stories, and signature characters from YouTube phenomenon James Rallison. James Rallison has always felt like he was on the outside looking in. His YouTube videos are all about his "odd" behavior, and with over 13 million subscribers and millions more followers on social media, these animations have found their way into the...
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Publisher
Powerhouse Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
221 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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Navigating the landscape of young adulthood is fraught with challenges big, small, and existential that leave even the best of us screaming internally. Guac Is Extra But So Am I: The Reluctant Adult's Handbook explains the realities of life people expect you to know?but aren't usually spelled out?through humorous, biting commentary, illustrations, and guidance from those who have seen it all. Packed with discussions, tips, and advice on everything...
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Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
227 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
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Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love. In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up...
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Publisher
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A humorous revelation of the real reasons why adults tell children to do things, such as "Eat your vegetables," "Comb your hair," and "Don't blow bubbles in your milk."
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