Moo Nelson likes to be alone. Overweight and shy, Moo is constantly mocked and bullied by his cruel classmates. He's happiest spending time on a secluded bridge above the highway, watching the cars go by. One day, from his special spot, Moo witnesses a crime that changes his life forever. He sees a car chase and a murder--and suddenly Moo's a celebrity of sorts. The police, the lawyers, and even the bullies are now really interested in Moo. But so is one shady character who seems intent on tracking Moo down. Now all Moo has to do is find out the truth behind the crime...before it's too late.
Champagne and Meatballs: An Autobiography of Sorts
Brought to light and introduced by editor and historian Larry Hannant, Champagne and Meatballs is Bert Whyte's fascinating memoir written months before his death in Moscow in 1984. Brash, funny, irreverent, and entertaining, it highlights an important perspective on world history while delving into the story of the man who was brave enough to live it.
Added by: mct | Karma: 2985.27 | Non-Fiction, Other | 9 October 2010
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Optical Illusion Magic: Visual Tricks & Amusements
Illustrated in full colour, these optical illusions are cool and fun for all ages. Entertain yourself or impress your friends for hours. Boggle your mind with afterimages, impossible figures, flip-flopping faces, and more that will confuse your vision. Figure out what the secret message is in letters that are stretched out. Look at two lines and decide which one is longer (or are they both the same length?). “Bend” a rigid pencil. Stare at a pattern of triangles and see how your mind organizes them into all sorts of imaginary patterns, shapes, peaks, and shades.
