Download or read book Santa s Sleigh is on Its Way to Dudley written by Eric James and published by . This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa's sleigh is on its way to YOUR house! But Santa can't visit until you're fast asleep. So snuggle down and read what happens on Christmas Eve when things don't quite go to plan.
Download or read book How the Movies Saved Christmas written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.
Download or read book The Luck of the Dudley Grahams As Related in Extracts from Elizabeth Graham s Diary written by Alice Calhoun Haines and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-12 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice Calhoun Haines' novel, 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams. As Related in Extracts from Elizabeth Graham's Diary,' is a captivating tale that explores themes of family, fate, and fortune. Written in a charming Victorian style, the book is presented as excerpts from Elizabeth Graham's diary, providing intimate insights into the lives of the Dudley Grahams. The narrative weaves together love, tragedy, and unexpected twists, keeping readers engrossed till the last page. Haines' delicate prose and attention to detail create a vivid picture of 19th-century society, making the novel a delightful read for fans of historical fiction.Alice Calhoun Haines, known for her intricate storytelling and period accuracy, draws inspiration from her own family history to craft this compelling novel. With a background in literature and a passion for genealogy, Haines brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing her characters with depth and authenticity. Her deep connection to the time period shines through in 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams,' adding richness and complexity to the narrative.For readers seeking a beautifully crafted historical novel that transports them to a bygone era, 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams' is a must-read. Haines' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this book a captivating and memorable addition to the genre, appealing to aficionados of historical fiction and family sagas alike.
Download or read book The True Story of Santa Claus written by Janet Giovanelli and published by Centennial Books. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's a symbol of hope and hapiness, of generosity and benevolence. Santa Clause is simply one of the most beloved legends ever embraced. The Story of Santa explores the history of Father Christmas. Who is he, really? Where did he come from? (His origins may surprise you!) Why does he fulfill our wishes? And what can we learn from him? He's become a ubiquitous figure during the Christmas season with his white beard, red suit, and prominent belly, but just how much do those celebrating the happy holiday really know about Santa Claus? Here is the whole story from the beginning—including the pre-Santas like Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, and of course, St. Nicholas. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates all things Santa ranging from the much-loved poem "The Night Before Christmas" to the songs, movies, images, and stories that are loved by both young and old. Along the way, it explores the favorite stories that have sprung up around him, including Santa’s elves, his workshop, Santa’s beloved reindeer and the legend of Mrs. Claus and the North Pole abode where she and her husband make their home. You'll even learn the secret to how Santa has time to visit every house around the world in just one night (a mathematician explains how it’s physically possible).
Download or read book Santa s Christmas Eve Blues written by Douglas Lindsay and published by Blasted Heath Ltd. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wonderful bitesize slice of yuletide magic, the very future of Christmas is in doubt. It's Christmas Eve, but just at the moment when he should be putting on his red suit and checking his beard for snowy whiteness, Santa is sitting in his underwear, drinking hot chocolate and singing the blues. Fortunately, anyone who thinks that Christmas can no longer be left in the hands of little people in green outfits, is about to be proved wrong. With fabulous characters and madcap rhymes, SANTA'S CHRISTMAS EVE BLUES is set to become a seasonal favourite with young and old for generations to come. SANTA'S CHRISTMAS EVE BLUES is a 5000-word short story. "A cute little story with more than a disturbing truth about what Christmas has become." -- Not The Baseball Pitcher PRAISE FOR DOUGLAS LINDSAY: "very nicely plotted, thickly laced with dark humour, with a little bit of everything thrown in - drama, intrigue, humour, mystery, tension, romance ... my read of the year so far." - The View From The Blue House on WE ARE THE HANGED MAN "funny, dark, miserable, engrossing and as surprising as a Chippendale chair in the middle of an IKEA store." - I Meant To Read That on THE UNBURIED DEAD "Gloriously over the top, very bloody and very, very funny." - Daily Telegraph on THE BARBER SURGEON'S HAIRSHIRT "Lindsay's burlesque thrills offer no sex, no drugs, no desperation to be cool. Just straightforward adult story; fantastic plot, classic timing and gleeful delight in the grotesque. With more talent than Irvine Welsh could dream of, Lindsay has crafted a macabre masterpiece where content lives up to style." - What's On on THE BARBER SURGEON'S HAIRSHIRT "This chilling black comedy unfolds at dizzying speed... an impressive debut novel." - Sunday Mirror on THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOMSON "This is pitch-black comedy spun from the finest writing. Fantastic plot, unforgettable scenes and plenty of twisted belly laughs." - New Woman on THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOMSON
Download or read book Dangerous Days in Elizabethan England written by Terry Deary and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reign of Elizabeth I - a Golden Age? Try asking her subjects... Elizabethans did all they could to survive in an age of sin and bling, of beddings and beheadings, galleons and guns. Explorers set sail for new worlds, risking everything to bring back slaves, gold and the priceless potato. Elizabeth lined her coffers while her subjects lived in squalor with hunger, violence and misery as bedfellows. Shakespeare shone and yet the beggars, doxies and thieves scraped and cheated to survive in the shadows. These were dangerous days. If you survived the villains, and the diseases didn't get you, then the lawmen might. Pick the wrong religion and the scaffold or stake awaited you. The toothless, red-wigged queen sparkled in her jewelled dresses, but the Golden Age was only the surface of the coin. The rest was base metal.
Download or read book Christmas on the Screen written by John A. Zukowski and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Christmas movies are revealing windows into religion, consumerism, family, and American pop culture, and Zukowski offers a compelling, highly readable guide to this long-flourishing genre. Exploring classics as well as flops, he illuminates both the resilience and the limitations of the holiday’s celebration on screen.” —Leigh E. Schmidt, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Consumer Rites: The Buying and Selling of American Holidays How the Grinch Stole Christmas weighs materialism against community. The Polar Express tests the wonder of miracles in an age of cynicism. And Die Hard (yes, Die Hard) wrestles with the impact of broken relationships on holiday joy. With Christmas on the Screen, journalist John A. Zukowski takes readers on an historic tour of Christmas films and changing American values to ask the question, “What does Christmas mean to us?”
Download or read book Sharing Christmas written by Deborah Raffin and published by Phoenix Books. This book was released on 1990-10-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of stories, reminiscences, recipes, and insights contains contributions by such notables as Mickey Rooney, Charlton Heston, Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton, Malcolm Forbes, Richard Nixon, George Burns, and many more
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Download or read book DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW written by Mary Higgins Clark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the picturesque village of Branscombe, New Hampshire, the townsfolk are preparing for the annual Festival of Joy. With preparations in full swing, a group of employees at the local market, recently cheated out of their Christmas bonus by their boss's new wife, learn that they have won $180 million in the lottery. On the advice of a pair of crooks masquerading as financial advisers, one of their co-workers, Duncan, decided at the last minute not to play. He goes missing and the next day his girlfriend Flower also disappears. A second winning lottery ticket was purchased in the next town but the winner hasn't come forward. Could Duncan have secretly bought it? The Clarks' endearing heroes - Alvirah Meehan, the amateur sleuth, and private investigator Regan Reilly - have arrived in Branscombe for the festival. Alvirah and Regan are just the people to find out what is amiss. As they dig beneath the surface, they find that life in Branscombe is not as tranquil as it appears. So much for an old-fashioned weekend in the country ...
Download or read book Santa Cruise written by Mary Higgins Clark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on a mystery seminar cruise during the holiday season, amateur sleuth Alvirah, private detective Regan, and their family members find their voyage overshadowed by a ghost spotting, the disappearance of a fan, and an unexpected storm.
Download or read book Santa Cruise written by Mary Higgins Clark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alvirah Meehan, the lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and her husband Willy, private detective Regan Reilly, her new husband Jack, and Regan's parents are all guests on the Royal Mermaid's maiden voyage, the Santa Cruise. The ship's passengers include members of the Oklahoma Readers and Writers group - who are planning a mystery seminar dedicated to a Ghost of Honour, the late Left Hook Louie - as well as assorted other charitable folk all planning on a restful post-Christmas vacation. What the guests don't know is that two escaping criminals have been smuggled on board. The hoped-for tranquility quickly vanishes when a terrified mystery fan swears she has spotted the Ghost of Honour in the ship's chapel, and soon after - while a storm develops outside - an attempt is made on the life of a feeble passenger. As the Royal Mermaid sails on through troubled waters, Alvirah, Regan and Jack are uncovering clues that lead them to dangerous criminals.
Download or read book Weekly World News written by and published by . This book was released on 1985-11-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooted in the creative success of over 30 years of supermarket tabloid publishing, the Weekly World News has been the world's only reliable news source since 1979. The online hub www.weeklyworldnews.com is a leading entertainment news site.
Download or read book The Santa Claus Book written by Eileen Daly and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his annual Christmas eve flight, Santa discovers a lost puppy and must return it to its home.
Download or read book Louisburg Square written by A. Dudley Johnson, Jr. and published by A. Dudley Johnson, Jr.. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a woman divorce her husband in a time when only men had the right to “grant divorces?” It’s the Gilded Age and Anna Tattersall has taken her two boys and left her husband who was seen in the embrace of one of her closest friends. She’s now staying with her true love, a wealthy Adirondack Indian, in his opulent townhouse in Louisburg Square, one of Boston’s fanciest addresses. Not only does she have to overcome an antiquated legal system, she must also learn to deal with the bigotry her beloved Ausable Hancock faces on a daily basis. Can true love conquer the obstacles in Anna’s path? Louisburg Square is the second book of the Adirondack Saga. If you like historical romance, family drama, women’s empowerment, not to mention sizzling sex scenes, this book is for you! To catch up on Anna’s story, read Adirondack first!
Download or read book The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th ed written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
Download or read book The Psychotronic Video Guide To Film written by Michael Weldon and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bible of B-movies is back--and better than ever! From Abby to Zontar, this book covers more than 9,000 amazing movies--from the turn of the century right up to today's Golden Age of Video--all described with Michael Weldon's dry wit. More than 450 rare and wonderful illustrations round out thie treasure trove of cinematic lore--an essential reference for every bad film fan.
