Books with title Stormy Weather

Carl Hiaasen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, has earned a reputation for perceptive, sharp-edged suspense that also cuts to the bone of environmental issues. His novels have been translated into many languages and are touted worldwide for their quirky characters and surreal adventures set in the ravaged cultural wasteland of southern Florida. Stormy Weather centers on the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The devastation of the storm has attracted crowds of voyeurs and impostors to Florida. Drawn by the chance to prey on Andrew's victims, misfits like the murderous ex-con Snapper and the dangerously seductive Edie find easy targets for their insurance scams. They're not prepared, though, when they meet their opposition, led by a hoary ex-governor who smokes toads. Both hilariously funny and deadly accurate, Carl Hiaasen's novel will take you into a Florida that is far from the frilly palms and pink flamingos of its post cards. Strap on your seatbelt. Stormy Weather is an unforgettable, turbulent ride.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Hysterically funny...Hiaasen at his satirical best." - USA TodayTwo honeymooners wake up early, make love twice, and brace themselves for a spectacle they won't be watching from the sidelines. A seductive con artiste stumbles into a scam that promises more cool cash than the lottery. A shotgun-toting mobile home salesman is about to close a deal with disaster. A law school dropout will be chasing one Gaboon viper, a troop of storm-shocked monkeys, and a newfound love life, while tourists by the thousands bail from the Florida Keys. We're now entering the hurricane zone, where hell and hilarity rule. And in the hands of the masterful, merciless Carl Hiaasen, we're going to have some weather.

A forbidden romance, on the heels of a small town scandal...Stormy Black feels like the world’s oldest 18 year-old. Her mother’s alcoholism and nomadic lifestyle have robbed her of the normal childhood she was entitled to. And when Stormy’s mother decides to relocate them to a small town in the middle of nowhere, uprooting her during her last year of high school, it’s the final straw. She decides to break free from the chaos. Free from the sleepless nights of cleaning her mother up and putting her to bed, and free from the incessant ranting. With graduation just around the corner, Stormy puts together a plan. She’ll find a job, save up some cash, and then drive off into the sunset in her battered old truck, leaving her bitter, irresponsible mother behind.But even the best laid plans can turn to dust in the blink of an eye. At the root of her mother’s erratic behavior lies a dark family secret, a truth that proves to be too much for Stormy to bear. It spins her whole existence on its head, leaving her alone and desperate for a place to go. Being new in town, she finds herself on the doorstep of the only person she knows. Someone who helped her out of a jam once before. Brylan Knight is charming, kind, and breathtakingly handsome…everything Stormy never knew she wanted. He opens his home to her, providing the kind of compassion and warmth she’s never known before. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but, adding to the long list of disappointments in her life, he can offer her nothing more than friendship. With the buzz of a recent small town scandal still in the air, Brylan and Stormy realize that taking their relationship any further would jeopardize Brylan’s reputation, as well as his brand new career. And it’s a line that neither of them is willing to cross.***Contains mature subject matter and may not be suitable for all readers. ****Previously titled as The Things We Carry.

When a ferocious hurricane rips through southern Florida, the con artists and carpetbaggers waste no time in swarming over the disaster area.Among the predators are Edie Marsh, an entrepreneurial young woman whose scheme to sleep with a Palm Beach Kennedy has fizzled, freezing her to concoct a colossal insurance rip-off; Lester Maddox Parsons, a murderous ex-con whose violent encounter with a game warden has left him with the fitting name of “Snapper”; and Avila, a crooked building inspector-turned-roofer who dabbles somewhat unsuccessfully in the occult. Caught in the middle are Max and Bonnie Lamb, newlyweds torn in wildly different directions by the storm. It is Max’s fateful decision to abort their Disney World honeymoon and race to Dade County to see the terrible devastation. Armed with a video camera, the ambitious young advertising executive can’t wait to show his hurricane tapes to his buddies back in New York. Over Bonnie’s objections, Max eagerly sets out through the rubble, debris and mayhem—and promptly vanishes. The only clue to his whereabouts: a runaway monkey. The only person who can help Bonnie’s search: a mysterious young man with a tranquilizer gun and a roomful of human skulls. But there’s also a man called Skink who has devoted his very strange existence to saving Florida from the kinds of people blown in by the hurricane. It is he, crazed and determined, who prowls the swath of the storm and forever changes the lives of Max, Bonnie, Edie and the others.Their paths—tangled before they even know it—come together in a novel that continues the hilarious and scathing muckraking tradition that Carl Hiaasen has so mercilessly made his own. In Stormy Weather, there is no calm eye.BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Carl Hiaasen's Bad Monkey.

Storms are natural wonders that occur frequently in warm weather. While they are spectacular to watch, they are often frightening to children. The loud claps of thunder with accompanying bolts of lightning can even unnerve adults. With this in mind, MaryLou provides a simple message for children explaining what to do when there is an approaching storm. The various elements of the storm are explained, including safety, using colorful pictures and lyrical rhymes. The goal of this book is to create an understanding of what to expect during storms and to realize the many benefits that storms provide.

In the spirit of her bestselling picture book No Matter What comes another warm, snuggly picture book from Debi Gliori. As a mama fox tucks her baby into bed, she soothes his nighttime fears of the storm outside his window with the promise of watching over him while he sleeps, just like all other baby animals around the world. The adorable illustrations and lilting rhyme will help see any child through the stormiest of weather or the darkest of nights.

A hilarious new novel of greed and corruption from the bestselling author of Strip Tease. The story focuses on southern Florida at the height of the tourist season, when a ferocious hurricane hits--luring con artists, carpetbaggers, and would-be saviours like hyenas to the lion's kill. "Hiaasen (hilself is a one-man force of nature".--Variety. Major advertising, including key city radio and print ads in The New York Times Book Review and Miami Herald.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Hysterically funny...Hiaasen at his satirical best." - USA TodayTwo honeymooners wake up early, make love twice, and brace themselves for a spectacle they won't be watching from the sidelines. A seductive con artiste stumbles into a scam that promises more cool cash than the lottery. A shotgun-toting mobile home salesman is about to close a deal with disaster. A law school dropout will be chasing one Gaboon viper, a troop of storm-shocked monkeys, and a newfound love life, while tourists by the thousands bail from the Florida Keys. We're now entering the hurricane zone, where hell and hilarity rule. And in the hands of the masterful, merciless Carl Hiaasen, we're going to have some weather.

Story-time will be eagerly anticipated when you read this wonderful lullaby picture book, populated with a rich cast of animals, from rabbits and bears to owls and seals, as every parent and child prepares for a safe night's sleep. With boundless energy, the text takes a ride through a night-time of possibilities as stormy weather assails the characters. Each fearful moment is calmly laid aside with warm cuddles and sweet caresses of reassurance. Combining soothing text that gently addresses bedtime fears with adorable art that will be familiar to Debi's many fans, this picture book will become a firm family favourite along with hot milk and bedtime kisses.

Storms are natural wonders that occur frequently in warm weather. While they are spectacular to watch, they are often frightening to children. The loud claps of thunder with accompanying bolts of lightning can even unnerve adults. With this in mind, MaryLou provides a simple message for children explaining what to do when there is an approaching storm. The various elements of the storm are explained, including safety, using colorful pictures and lyrical rhymes. The goal of this book is to create an understanding of what to expect during storms and to realize the many benefits that storms provide.