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Frumpy is not your typical clown. He doesn't do birthday parties, he isn't in the circus, and he's never run for public office. Instead, Frumpy is a chain-smoking, cynical anarchist who is more interested in sticking it to the stuffed-shirt establishment than making balloon animals or performing in the center ring. Whether he's filling in for the elementary school music teacher, dishing legal advice to the kids, or going paintballing with the guys, Frumpy entertains, enlightens and always surprises. Judd Winick's early newspaper work tells of one clown's attempts to assimilate into suburban life, or at least get suburban life to assimilate to him.

Leading women writers examine the power of the words that are used to diminish womenWords matter. They wound, they inflate, they define, they demean. They have nuance and power. "Effortless," "Sassy," "Ambitious," "Aggressive": What subtle digs and sneaky implications are conveyed when women are described with words like these? Words are made into weapons, warnings, praise, and blame, bearing an outsized influence on women's lives -- to say nothing of our moods.No one knows this better than Lizzie Skurnick, writer of the New York Times' column "That Should be A Word" and a veritable queen of cultural coinage. And in Pretty Bitches, Skurnick has rounded up a group of powerhouse women writers to take on the hidden meanings of these words, and how they can limit our worlds -- or liberate them. From Laura Lipmann and Meg Wolizer to Jennifer Weiner and Rebecca Traister, each writer uses her word as a vehicle for memoir, cultural commentary, critique, or all three. Spanning the street, the bedroom, the voting booth, and the workplace, these simple words have huge stories behind them -- stories it's time to examine, re-imagine, and change.

Japanese minimalism and European formality. The best combination of two decent cuts when the jacket is frumpy and you want to blend into the dress code. Wide, billowing sleeves lighten the overall weight of the solid fabric. A belt around the waist adds softness, femininity and playfulness to the look. The collar around the neck and the pouch pocket will fit us well, we can keep a handkerchief in it, or as romantics flowers. In two colour options. Black- like a shadow that blends into us easily, floating through society and leaving only glances of wonder behind. Grey- a slightly lighter color that shows the courage and strength of women, a chic look and confidence every step of the way. Washing program for cotton, 30 degrees, 20 minutes

Marcia (Tatiana Saphir), a frumpy salesgirl, who lives a life of dreary routine alone in Buenos Aires, after being dumped by her boyfriend, dreams rather forlornly of finding romance.

GARLIC AND SAPPHIRES is Ruth Reichl's riotous account of the many disguises she employs to dine anonymously. There is her stint as Molly Hollis, a frumpy blond with manicured nails and an off-beige Armani suit that Ruth takes on when reviewing Le Cirque. The result: her famous double review of the restaurant: first she ate there as Molly; and then as she was coddled and pampered on her visit there as Ruth, New York Times food critic.What is even more remarkable about Reichl's spy games is that as she takes on these various disguises, she finds herself changed not just superficially, but in character as well. She gives a remarkable account of how one's outer appearance can very much influence one's inner character, expectations, and appetites.As she writes, "Every restaurant is a theater . . . even the modest restaurants offer the opportunity to become someone else, at least for a little while." GARLIC AND SAPPHIRES is a reflection on personal identity and role playing in the decadent, epicurean theaters of the restaurant world.

A charming billionaire, a woman hiding behind her big glasses and frumpy shirts, and their dream date gone extremely wrong.Mae Delaney has fallen in love with her boss, Slade Steele, over video chats. When he flies into her hometown and asks her to meet for dinner, she thinks all her dreams are about to come true. After hours of makeup, hair, and primping, her friend declares her ready to meet her man. Mae arrives at the restaurant and everything falls apart: Slade’s late, the waiter is hitting on her, and worst of all when Slade comes he doesn’t recognize her and kisses her, thinking her name is Josie. Slade Steele is too busy with work and helping his younger sister to find time for love. After years of teasing with his favorite employee, Mae, he arranges to meet her for dinner. When he gets to the restaurant late, Mae is already gone. He’s disappointed but the beautiful Josie entrances him and he can’t get her out of his mind. As weeks pass, Slade tries to get the mysterious Josie out of his mind and he finds himself falling for quirky Mae. He wants to date someone who he can laugh with, but what if he meets Mae in person and feels none of the sparks he felt with Josie?Can these two navigate through mistaken identity and Mae’s insecurities and find their chance at love?Her Dream Date Boss is the first of Cami's new Steele Family Romance and the Billionaire Boss Romances series with Jennifer Youngblood and Sarah Gay.Don't miss Cami's latest Quinn Family Romances:The Devoted GroomThe Conflicted WarriorThe Gentle PatriotThe Tough WarriorHer Too-Perfect BossHer Forbidden BodyguardThank you for reading!

Take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from Beth Huntington, a.k.a. the Renegade Seamstress. The Refashion Handbook contains 19 stylish projects, each showing you how to transform easy-to-find items into a better fit, a new design, or a radical makeover. Learn the basics of refashioning: how to measure, reshape, fit, and finish a garment, so it fits you perfectly. Plus size? Petite? No problem! Beth's designs flatter a wide variety of sizes and body types. Her easy techniques are fun for even beginning sewists. You'll love creating your own secondhand chic!

Dust jacket notes: "When shy, frumpy, unhappy schoolgirl Mary O'Brien decided that she must 'be miserable or become someone else' and reinvented herself as glamorous Dusty Springfield, she also liberated a remarkable singing talent. this new biography follows the development of that talent from early music-making at home to a brilliantly successful professional career. The sixties were Dusty's decade, a time when - musically, at least - she could do no wrong. But there was a price to be paid. Dusty's relentless quest for perfection and her refusal to compromise, together with the daily pressure of having to live out the role she had created for herself, took their toll. When her career lost its way in the seventies, she descended into drug and alcohol abuse, and she was dogged by speculation about her sexuality. But throughout it all her musical reputation and the loyalty of her admirers remained undiminished; and in the 1980s, after a long, hard struggle to re-establish herself, she enjoyed a period of success - only to be deprived of it by breast cancer. Dusty Springfield looks beyond the tired cliches and journalistic shorthand to offer a detailed and rounded portrait of a deeply complex woman, and provides the first major assessment of the musical career of a singer whose reputation is higher now than it ever has been."

Miss Mapp was written by E.F Benson in 1922. It is part of a series of novels that feature hilarious incidents in the lives of upper-middle class people in the 1920s and '30s. The characters vie for social standing in an extremely snobby world. In the series the two main characters - sophisticated Lucia and frumpy Miss Mapp compete with each other and have to extricate themselves from a series of social disasters in comical style. This book also includes a Miss Mapp short story called "The Male Impersonator"

Miss Mapp was written by E.F Benson in 1922. It is part of a series of novels that feature hilarious incidents in the lives of upper-middle class people in the 1920s and '30s. The characters vie for social standing in an extremely snobby world. In the series the two main characters - sophisticated Lucia and frumpy Miss Mapp compete with each other and have to extricate themselves from a series of social disasters in comical style. This book also includes a Miss Mapp short story called "The Male Impersonator"

In their bustling New York City yarn shop Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs—a.k.a. the Yarn Girls—have helped thousands of new and lapsed knitters rediscover the pleasures of knitting. Forget frumpy worsted wools and tiny needles; here are the gorgeous, wearable styles you’ve been looking for, with patterns that knit up so fast even inexperienced knitters can start a project on Saturday and wear it to work Monday morning. Made on big needles (sizes 9 to 36) and with a wide range of the chunky, luxurious new yarns that are now available, they couldn’t be easier to create, or more fun to wear. The Yarn Girls have selected thirty of their most popular basic-but-beautiful projects in a range of must-have styles, from trendy funnel-necks and classic cardigans to sexy tanks. Each project includes pointers to ensure that the finished project will fit properly and look like a million bucks. There are also patterns for creating accessories such as hats and scarves, as well as something for the guys and cozy throws for the home. Each pattern is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of knitting and help tentative knitters gain confidence. Clearly illustrated sections on techniques, plus a glossary and the Yarn Girls’ helpful tips throughout, practically guarantee a successful outcome the very first time.From the Hardcover edition.

Repeat after us: Crocheting is easy. Crocheting is fun. Crocheting is fast. Okay, got it? Great! Now forget everything else you ever knew about crocheting, because Cool Crochet takes the easy, fast fun of crochet and dumps the frumpy afghans, lumpy hats, and bumpy scarves of the past. With this book, top—selling author Melissa Leapman moves crochet light years ahead, into exciting designs, dazzling patterns, and sleek shapes that are sure to earn the approval of fashion police everywhere. Tanks, pullovers, cardigans, halters, a skirt, a dress, even a bikini—they're all just a hook and a dream away! And how about coordinating those new outfits with trendy purses, hats, and jewelry? Practical as well as good—looking, Cool Crochet includes valuable tips on assembling garments, plus an appendix of stitches and guidance on yarn and materials. Every fashionista will want to get her hooks into this book!