Download or read book Notebooks written by Margaret Rose Thornton and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meticulously edited and annotated, Tennessee Williams's notebooks follow his growth as a writer from his undergraduate days to the publication and production of his most famous plays, from his drug addiction and drunkenness to the heights of his literary accomplishments.
Download or read book The Day Santa Claus Arrived After Christmas written by João José Da Costa and published by Clube de Autores. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book tells the story of the day Santa Claus felt obliged to take a special trip after Christmas to fulfill the request made by a poor child. After a short holiday after Christmas, Santa Claus began preparations for toy production for the upcoming Christmas. He was aided by the elves and they all work in the secret village of Santa Claus in Lapland, Finland. Seeing the mail in the inbox, Santa Claus was surprised to find a letter that had been hidden at the bottom of the box. It was a request from a poor child. As a gift he asked for a bicycle, notebooks and pencils to study. He lived in a small house in the backcountry, far from school and could not attend classes like the other children. Santa Claus has agreed to pay a special visit to the poor boy, even though it is not Christmas, causing a stir and many surprises among the children and adults who have seen his sleigh with the reindeer pass like a comet in the sky bound for the poor boy s house. Completed his mission, Santa Claus returns to his home for his well-deserved vacation. The boy was able to start his studies in time thanks to the new off-season gifts from Santa Claus.
Download or read book Chris Kringle s Cops The First Mission written by Ellwyn Autumn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When eleven-year old Patty Pringle answers a help wanted add, she has no idea that she will soon be embarking on an adventure that will change her life forever. Patty and her younger brother Sean go to the mall to meet Santa, which is when Sean steals some of the letters that children have sent Santa. Determined to return the letters to Santa, Patty teams up with an elf named Agent 12-25, who takes her to the North Pole. At the North Pole, they discover that it is too late for Santa to deliver the toys that the children asked Santa to bring them. Hoping to save Christmas for these children, Patty and Agent 12-25 set off on a mission to deliver all the toys by midnight on Christmas Eve.
Download or read book An Orphan s Holiday Home written by April Arrington and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mystery baby is quite a surprise… But love may be the biggest shock of all There’s no holiday joy for grieving widower Brent Carson anymore. But as much as he wants to shut himself away this season, the unexpected baby on his doorstep means he’ll need some help. He turns to the only person he can think of—Zoe Price, the bubbly foster mom next door. She agrees to help, but on one condition—Brent helps her answer the town’s Dear Santa letters. And to Brent’s surprise, the more time he spends with Zoe making Christmas wishes come true, the easier it is to believe there’s Christmas hope for him, too. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Download or read book Holding Holly written by Julie Brannagh and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie Brannagh’s delightful Love and Football series returns in time for Christmas ... Holly Reynolds has a secret. Make that two. The first involves upholding her grandmother’s hobby of answering Dear Santa letters from dozens of local schoolchildren. The second ... well, he just came strolling in the door. For the last two years, Holly has not been able to stop thinking about gorgeous Seattle Shark Derrick Collins. His on-field exploits induce nightmares in quarterbacks across the NFL, but she knows he has a heart of gold. Derrick has never known a woman he wanted to bring home to meet his family, mostly because he keeps picking the wrong ones—until he runs into sweet, shy Holly Reynolds. Different from anyone he’s ever known, Derrick realizes she might just be everything he needs. When he discovers her holiday letter writing, he is determined to play Santa too. And as the pair team up to bring joy to one little boy very much in need, they discover the most precious Christmas gift of all: love.
Download or read book Kringle written by Kevin Kee and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young carpenter journeys to the German heartland to join his cousin and make his fortune in the guilds of a 1500s free imperial city. While advancing in his craft and forging friendships with his newfound neighbors, the carpenter discovers the wonders of the Renaissance and soon finds himself on the cusp of prosperity and romance that he had never dreamed. Yet as the city begins to celebrate the arrival of Christmas, a shadow falls across the festivities when a provincial sovereign plots to usurp control of the burgeoning metropolis. Suddenly, the city's plans for holiday merrymaking are thrown into turmoil, leaving the carpenter reeling to find his place in the new order. As freedom teeters on a knife's edge, duties are called into question as each guild tries to preserve its place in the new order. Amid the chaos, it is the innocent that are all but forgotten. Yet while the city remains paralyzed in fear, hope springs from the most unlikely of corners and through the smallest of charitable actions. When a child he has come to know is threatened with death and starvation, the carpenter must find the courage and strength to begin a clandestine undertaking to save her life and pave the way through which the city itself might regain its freedom. The carpenter's name, Christopher Kringle.
Download or read book The Santa s Big Book of Christmas Tales 500 Novels Stories Poems Carols Legends written by Charles Dickens and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 8820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the pages of 'The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales: 500+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' lies a treasure trove of carefully curated works, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Christmas literature across the ages. This anthology boasts an impressive array of literary styles, from the gilded narratives of Charles Dickens to the poignant verses of William Wordsworth, enveloping readers in the diverse and multifaceted celebrations of Christmas. Noteworthy for its inclusivity and breadth, the collection showcases a vast spectrum of emotional and thematic variations on the Yuletide spirit, making it a quintessential compendium for the holiday season. The collection stands out for its embracement of both the legendary, as seen in the fantastical tales of George Macdonald, and the intimately personal, as reflected in Emily Dickinson's delicately wrought poetry, offering a panoramic view of Christmas through the literary lens. The assembled authors, a veritable who's who of literary giants spanning centuries, bring together a harmonious blend of voices that reflect their respective eras, cultural backgrounds, and personal philosophies. From the romantic optimism of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to the critical social narratives of Charles Dickens, the anthology bridges the gap between past and present, making timeless themes of hope, generosity, and reflection accessible to a contemporary audience. The diversity of literary movements represented—from Romanticism to Realism and beyond—enriches the collection, providing a layered and nuanced exploration of Christmas traditions and their evolution. By delving into 'The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales,' readers are afforded an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Christmas literature. The collection not only serves as a testament to the enduring allure of holiday storytelling but also as an educational journey through the landscapes of literary history. It is an essential addition to the libraries of scholars and enthusiasts alike, inviting a deepened appreciation for the artistic and cultural dimensions of the holiday season. Offering more than just entertainment, this anthology stimulates a dialogue between the classic and the contemporary, the solemn and the celebratory, encouraging readers to revisit and rediscover the enchantment of Christmas through the ages.
Download or read book A Carnival of Snackery written by David Sedaris and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice There’s no right way to keep a diary, but if there’s an entertaining way, David Sedaris seems to have mastered it. If it’s navel-gazing you’re after, you’ve come to the wrong place; ditto treacly self-examination. Rather, his observations turn outward: a fight between two men on a bus, a fight between two men on the street, pedestrians being whacked over the head or gathering to watch as a man considers leaping to his death. There’s a dirty joke shared at a book signing, then a dirtier one told at a dinner party—lots of jokes here. Plenty of laughs. These diaries remind you that you once really hated George W. Bush, and that not too long ago, Donald Trump was just a harmless laughingstock, at least on French TV. Time marches on, and Sedaris, at his desk or on planes, in hotel dining rooms and odd Japanese inns, records it. The entries here reflect an ever-changing background—new administrations, new restrictions on speech and conduct. What you can say at the start of the book, you can’t by the end. At its best, A Carnival of Snackery is a sort of sampler: the bitter and the sweet. Some entries are just what you wanted. Others you might want to spit discreetly into a napkin.
Download or read book Flash Point Science Fiction Volume One written by Thomas J. Griffin and published by Flash Point Science Fiction. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love science fiction and fantasy? Us too, but as much as we enjoy the sprawling epics for which our genres are famous (read: infamous), we think there should be more space for the short stuff. Stories you can knock out over your morning coffee, or during your lunch break. Stories you don’t need a bookmark for. Flash Point Science Fiction is a magazine that publishes speculative fiction stories from 100 to 1,000 words in length. With science fiction pieces, fantasy tales, slipstream yarns, and everything in between, this anthology contains all the stories published by Flash Point Science Fiction in its first year.
Download or read book The Santa s Big Book of Christmas Tales 500 Novels Stories Poems Carols Legends written by Mark Twain and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 8809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This holiday, we are offering to you our own Christmas box – filled up to the top with the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the poems dedicated to this one and only holiday: _x000D_ Mr. Pickwick's Christmas (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)_x000D_ Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)_x000D_ The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson)_x000D_ The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)_x000D_ A Merry Christmas (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)_x000D_ Shakespeare's Christmas _x000D_ Silent Night_x000D_ The Night After Christmas_x000D_ The Child Born at Bethlehem_x000D_ The Adoration of the Shepherds_x000D_ The Visit of the Wise Men_x000D_ As Joseph Was A-Walking_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) _x000D_ The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) _x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) _x000D_ The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)_x000D_ The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)_x000D_ The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)_x000D_ Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott)_x000D_ Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Twelve Days of Christmas_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)_x000D_ Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)_x000D_ The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)_x000D_ Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)_x000D_ The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ The Christmas Angel (A. Brown)_x000D_ Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)_x000D_ Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)_x000D_ The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Little Match Girl_x000D_ The Elves and the Shoemaker_x000D_ Mother Holle _x000D_ The Star Talers_x000D_ Snow-White_x000D_ The Christmas Hirelings_x000D_ The Blue Carbuncle_x000D_ An Exciting Christmas Eve_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas…
Download or read book Claudia s Friend The Baby Sitters Club 63 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claudia is convinced that no one understands how difficult it is for her to do well in school, that is, until she meets Shea Rodowsky, a young boy with a learning problem.
Download or read book The Queen of Water written by Laura Resau and published by Ember. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. *An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection* *An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book* Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta—stupid Indian—by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds. In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring María Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Download or read book Santa s Christmas Library written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 6685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa's Christmas Library' is a literary mosaic encompassing a wide range of styles and themes, curated with a discerning eye for storytelling excellence and thematic profundity. The anthology brilliantly showcases the diversity of its impressive roster, with contributions from luminaries such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Twain, and Tolstoy, weaving through the realms of drama, poetry, fiction, and philosophy. Its rich tapestry promises readers an exploration of Christmas through various lenses - from the joyously celebratory to the introspectively reflective, making significant inroads into understanding the multifaceted nature of the holiday season and its impact on the human spirit. The contributing authors, a veritable who's who of literary history, bring to the collection an unparalleled depth of cultural, historical, and philosophical insights. Figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Booker T. Washington provide narrative gravitas, infusing the anthology with themes of social justice and the transformative power of kindness and generosity. Through their collective works, one discerns the nuanced tapestry of Christmas, touching upon its religious, societal, and emotive resonances. This cross-disciplinary anthology is emblematic of diverse historical and cultural iterations of the holiday season, tracing its evolution across time and geographies. 'Santa's Christmas Library' is thus an essential volume for both aficionados of literature and students of cultural history, offering a unique prism through which to examine the essence of Christmas. It invites readers to journey across epochs and borders, to rediscover the quintessence of Christmas through a symphony of literary greats. Each story, poem, and essay enriches the reader's understanding, rendering this collection a treasured compendium for those seeking to delve deeper into the yuletide spirit, its historical roots, and its myriad expressions across the globe.
Download or read book These Precious Days written by Ann Patchett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Download or read book Ben s Dream written by Chris Van Allsburg and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1982 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. "The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective".--"Publishers Weekly".
Download or read book The Big Book of Jack the Ripper written by Otto Penzler and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Award–winning editor Otto Penzler's latest anthology takes its inspiration from the historical enigma whose name has become synonymous with fear: Jack the Ripper. Of the real-life serial killers whose gruesome acts have been splashed across headlines, none has reached the mythical status of Jack the Ripper. In the Ripper's wake, terror swept through the streets of London’s East End in the fall of 1888. As quickly as his nightmarish reign came, Saucy Jack vanished without a trace—leaving future generations to speculate upon his identity and whereabouts. He was diabolical in a way never seen before—a killer who taunted the police, came up with his own legendary monikers, and, ultimately, got away with his heinous crimes. More than a century later, the man “from hell” continues to live on in the imaginations of readers everywhere—and in some of the most spectacularly unnerving stories, both fiction and nonfiction, ever written. The Big Book of Jack the Ripper immerses you in the utterly chilling world of Red Jack’s London, where his unprecedented evil still lurks. Including: · Legendary stories by Marie Belloc Lowndes, Robert Bloch, and Ellery Queen · Captivating essays from George Bernard Shaw, Stephen Hunter, and Peter Underwood · Riveting new stories by contemporary masters Jeffrey Deaver, Loren D. Estleman, Lyndsay Faye, and many more · Astonishing theories from the world’s foremost Ripperologists From the Ripper Vault: · Demonic letters from Jack himself · Gruesome postmortem exams documenting all the bits and pieces of the cases · Harrowing witness statements taken on those hellish nights · Breaking newspaper accounts of the East End hysteria
Download or read book Touch Me in the Dark written by Jacqueline Diamond and published by K. Loren Wilson. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will she find love or danger in the dark shadows of an old house? A young widow newly arrived with her young son .. a handsome ex-cop obsessed with painting a murdered woman who looks just like her... the mysterious Victorian-style rooming house where they both live. Can Ian protect Sharon and her small son from an old tragedy that appears to be playing out anew? The twists and surprises will keep you turning the pages in this small-town mystery by USA Today bestselling novelist Jacqueline Diamond, whose books have sold more than 7 million copies. “Touch Me in the Dark ensnared me in its roller coaster story line, entertaining and thrilling me as Ms. Diamond skillfully unraveled mystery after mystery,” wrote reviewer Donna Zapf on Ecateromance.com.
