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Don't wear polka-dot underwear with white pants (and other lessons I've learned) / by Gutknecht, Allison.; Lewis, Stevie.;
Struggling to manage a life that has been complicated by the arrival of new twin siblings, her ongoing feud with an irritating nemesis, and an embarrassing fashion gaffe, eight-year-old Mandy looks forward to a school pageant and is surprised by her teacher's unexpected casting decision."Ages 7-10"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Berr, Mandy (Fictitious character); Families; Schools;
© 2013., Aladdin,

The possibility of now / by Culbertson, Kim A.;
After years of overachieving at her elite school, Mara James has a complete meltdown during her calculus exam and, embarrassed by the incident and the viral video evidence, goes to live with her ski bum father in Squaw Valley, where she hopes to find a place to figure out where her life is headed, and maybe even finally understand her father.LSC
Subjects: Life change events; Fathers and daughters; Self-perception; Perfectionism (Personality trait);

Go ask Ali : half-baked advice (and free lemonade) / by Wentworth, Alexandra,author.;
At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and far-fetched, this third collection offers Ali Wentworth at her wisest and wittiest as she delivers tips, pointers, and quips on a host of life's conundrums and sticky situations, including the funny, sometimes embarrassing yet unforgettable situations that have shaped her inimitable world view as a wife, mother, actress, comedian, and all around bon vivant.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Wentworth, Alexandra.; American wit and humor.; Conduct of life; Comedians; Television actors and actresses;

Mike and Dave need wedding dates [videorecording] / by DeVine, Adam,1983-actor.; Efron, Zac,actor.; Kendrick, Anna,actor.; Plaza, Aubrey,actor.; Szymanski, Jake,film director.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc,publisher.;
Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza.You are cordially invited to the comedy event of the year! In order to avoid embarrassing their family, hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find "respectable" dates for their sister's Hawaiian wedding. Instead, the boys find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza).Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc, AVC @ 27 MBPS (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Stangle, Dave; Stangle, Mike; Brothers; Weddings; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.

Penelope Panda Hat Day / by Gilligan, Wendy,author,illustrator.;
"Penelope Panda enjoys singing and bringing joy to the world, but when she forgets it's Hat Day at school, her heart sinks as she feels left out and embarrassed. Join Penelope on her journey from sadness to glitter, where she realizes that there is always a way to shine, no matter how different you feel. Penelope transforms her day in the most amazing way with the help of her best friend, Gertie Giraffe, and her own creativity"--Back cover.
Subjects: Picture books.; Animal fiction.; Creative ability; Giraffe; Hats; Pandas; Creative ability; Giraffe; Hats; Pandas;

Did I say that out loud? : midlife indignities and how to survive them / by Van Ogtrop, Kristin,author.;
Combining the intimacy of a life-long best friend with the wisdom of a mother, this funny and insightful book from former Real Simple editor-in-chief Kristin van Ogtrop is a celebration of the indignities of life beyond 40 for women. From negligent children, to embarrassing lapses, insomnia, and the injustices of menopause, 'Did I Say That Out Loud' is a guide to accepting the challenges of aging with grace and humour while appreciating all the good things life has to offer.
Subjects: Middle age; Midlife crisis; Middle-aged persons;

Frankie go boom [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Perlman, Ron; Noth, Chris; Caplan, Lizzy; Hunnam, Charlie; O'Dowd, Chris;
Chris Noth, Charlie Hunnam, Chris O'Dowd, Ron Perlman, Lizzy Caplan.For his whole life Frank has been tortured, embarrassed and humiliated on film by his horrible brother, Bruce. When Bruce makes and uploads a video of a disastrous one-night stand of Frank's, the sex tape immediately becomes a viral hit and things really hit the fan. Will Jack, Bruce's violent drug-fiend rehab buddy, find out it's his daughter in the video? Can Phyllis, Bruce's transsexual computer hacker prison buddy, get them out of trouble?CHVRS rating: 14A.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Comedy.; Comedy.;
© 2013., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,

Hockey rants & raves / by Glynn, Steve,author.;
"Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of goalies? Is Gretzky the Greatest Player of All Time (a.k.a. GOATzky)? What are the most embarrassing Leaf losses of all time? Why would you choose to play in a small market? Steve 'Dangle' Glynn was already a popular talking head on Sportsnet the night the Leafs lost to their own back-up goalie (and Zamboni driver), but his passion for hockey ranting and storytelling shines in this lively collection of anecdotes and history about the sport."
Subjects: Anecdotes.; National Hockey League; National Hockey League; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey.;

Be normal! : why be normal . . . when you can be yourself? / by Adamson, Ged.;
"Why be normal when you can be yourself? Theo can't wait to get his very own dog. But when Geoff arrives, Theo is confused . . . Geoff doesn't play fetch, chase squirrels, or do any normal doggy things. He likes painting and making smoothies! When Theo has to introduce Geoff to his friends, he's SO embarrassed. Why can't Geoff be like other dogs? But maybe, just maybe, Theo will discover that accepting your friends just as they are is much more important than being normal. After all, why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?"--
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Individuality; Dogs; Individual differences; Social acceptance;

Unfinished song [videorecording] / by Arterton, Gemma.; Redgrave, Vanessa,1937-; Stamp, Terence.; Williams, Paul Andrew.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Steel Mill Pictures.;
Carlos Catalán, cinematographer ; Dan Farrell, film editor.Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton.Cantankerous but doting husband Arthur does not share his wife Marion's passion for performing. While she is happy to sing her heart out with the unconventional local choir, Arthur would prefer to hide himself away and complain about how embarrassing it all is. But when heartbreak strikes, Arthur is forced to re-think his outlook on life. Arthur begins to find a way to come out of his shell and in the process forms a desire to build bridges with his estranged son James.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Families; Fathers and sons; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Older people;
© c2013., Steel Mill Pictures ; Distributed by Entertainment One,