Download or read book The Most Magical Time of the Year written by April Showers and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine are getting ready to welcome Santa in this Christmas picture-book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first holiday book in the Afro Unicorn line! Includes countdown calendar and stickers. December is finally here, and all the unicorns in the kingdom of Afronia are excited to meet Santa. But when Santa gets lost on the way, the unicorns fear that Christmas will be ruined. It’s up to Magical, Unique, and Divine to use their superpowers of love and kindness to save Christmas. Let the Christmas countdown begin in this tale of love and hope for the holidays! When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are. Don’t miss the other books in the Afro Unicorn series— A Magical Day We Are Afro Unicorns

Download or read book The Most Wonderful Time of the Year written by Joanna Bolouri and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'BLOODY HILARIOUS' ISABELLE BROOM Emily has it all: a good job, awesome friends, a great boyfriend, and a wonderful flat exactly 411 miles away from her nightmarish family. But when her boyfriend Robert dumps her mere days before Christmas, Emily's devastated. Knowing there's no way she can face her family alone, Emily enlists the help of her party-boy neighbour Evan. All he needs to do is pretend to be Robert. The only trouble is Evan's not exactly boyfriend material. He likes flirting, loud music, and louder sex. Can Emily handle Evan and her family, or is she heading straight for disaster? WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR 'Laugh-out-loud funny' ***** 'The best book I have read in ages' ***** 'Hilarious and heart-warming' ***** *And if you enjoyed The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, you'll love All I Want for Christmas, a sparkling festive romantic comedy - available for pre-order now*

Download or read book The Most Wonderful Time of the Year written by William J. Smith and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven short stories about the spirit of Christmas, from a little girl who wants a most special gift;a family of her own, to a little boy who also has a special wish;his parents getting back together/not getting a divorce, to a special locket that goes missing after a little girl, whose grandmother gave it to her for Christmas, one year, dies, to a family who gets into an accident during a Christmas Eve snowstorm and just barely survives when they reach a motel that may, or may not be owned by "the Jolly Old Elf"

Download or read book Most Wonderful Time of the Year written by Nell Iris and published by JMS Books LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JMS Books' Trios are themed collections of three gay romance stories by a trio of authors. Each story is available separately, but readers can get all three for a discounted bundle price. Most Wonderful Time of the Year contains three contemporary M/M holiday romances just in time for Christmas! Contains the stories: Four Christmases by Nell Iris: Will a decade-old family feud and long held secrets stand in the way of love? Auden looks for peace and quiet when he meets Porter who’s nothing like Auden expected. A moment shared begins a surprising liaison. As their relationship deepens, Auden worries that the conflict between their two families will come between them. Can the holiday spirit help them find their happily ever after? Gingerbread Dreams by K.L. Noone: Nate’s never entered a televised baking competition before. He’s good at gingerbread and adores the holidays. But one judge has a reputation for ice-cold critiques. Marcus demands perfection. Audiences love it, but he’s tired of being the bad guy. And Nate’s ginger treats make him want more. But they’ll have to resist temptation during the competition to achieve their Gingerbread Dreams ... Keeping Up with the Icicles by R.W. Clinger: Jonah Icicle and his boyfriend Sandy travel to Lake Erie to spend Christmas with Jonah’s family. But his pushy mother has a special gift for him: his ex-boyfriend, NFL quarterback Ricky, is in town and will be spending the holidays with them! Worse, she wants him to dump Sandy and marry the quarterback. Jonah finds himself torn between the two men. Which boyfriend will it be, new or old?

Download or read book Santa Miracles written by Brad Steiger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as: Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in "shanty town," because they were too proud to accept charity from someone they knew Bill, the juvenile delinquent sentenced by the judge to play Santa and distribute gifts to the children at a local orphanage—who in the process discovered the true spirit of Christmas Robert, who kept an old man from being mugged one cold December night, only to recognize him later over coffee as the local department store Santa who had brightened his childhood Christmases Not even Scrooge himself could resist these touching yuletide stories of cheer, hope, and love. If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!

Download or read book Organizing Christmas written by Philip Hancock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2023-08-11 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizing Christmas is an exploration of the organizational character of Christmas. Taking as its starting point the view that Christmas initially achieved popularity due to its potential to promote social cohesion and political stability, this book both charts and scrutinizes its global emergence as the year's preeminent economic and organizational event. Combining historical narrative, original interviews, and social scientific research and theories, it tells the story of how Christmas has come to dominate the festival landscape and how it emerged as an integral component of the global evolution of contemporary social and economic relations. From the pre-Christian celebrations and politics of the turning of the calendar year, through the power games of Elizabethan England and the wily reinvention of the season by industrious Victorians, to today’s huge economic and logistical exercise that relies on everything from global supply chains to the domestic division of labour, Organizing Christmas demonstrates how the season exemplifies the spirit and practices of industrial, and now post-industrial, modernity. As well as documenting this fact, however, Organizing Christmas also critically interrogates what has become a vast festive-industrial complex. From low-paid factory workers in Yiwu to Santa Claus performers in Kingston, readers are given a chance to consider what the cost of this global festival might be and whether it is a price worth paying. Drawing on intellectual resources ranging from Adorno and Horkheimer’s classic critique of the culture industry, thorough Böhme’s analysis of the sociomaterial production of atmospheres, to Bloch’s ‘principle of hope’, it paints a picture of Christmas as a profoundly important, if deeply contested historical, cultural and, most significantly, organizational phenomenon. Aimed at students and academics in Organization Studies, Cultural Studies, and the Sociology of Work and Employment, as well as the general reader interested in the festive season, Organizing Christmas offers a differing perspective on a subject so familiar and yet so often overlooked.

Download or read book The Bathhouse at Midnight written by William Francis Ryan and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this book refers to the classic time and place for magic, witchcraft, and divination in Russia. The Bathhouse at Midnight, by one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, surveys all forms of magic, both learned and popular, in Russia from the fifth to the eighteenth century. While no book on the subject could be exhaustive, The Bathhouse at Midnight does describe and assess all the literary sources of magic, witchcraft, astrology, alchemy, and divination from Kiev Rus and Imperial Russia, and to some extent Ukraine and Belorussia. Where possible, Ryan identifies the sources of the texts (usually Greek, Arabic, or West European) and makes parallels to other cultures, ranging from classical antiquity to Finnic. He finds that Russia shares most of its magic and divination with the rest of Europe. Subjects covered include the Evil Eye, the Number of the Beast, omens, dreams, talismans and amulets, plants, gemstones, and other materials thought to possess magic properties. The first chapter gives a historical overview, and the final chapter summarizes the political, religious, and legal aspects of the history of magic in Russia. The author also provides translations of some key texts. The Bathhouse at Midnight will be invaluable for anyone&—student, teacher, or general reader&—with an interest in Russia, magic, or the occult. It is unique in its field and is set to become the definitive study of Russian magic.

Download or read book Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book written by Neal E. Fischer and published by Epic Ink. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your Christmas-movie expertise to the test with nearly 500 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite holiday-film moments. Quiz yourself or compete with your friends! With challenging questions from over 180 of the greatest Christmas movies in film history, Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book is the perfect way to show off your knowledge and prove your superfan status. Filled with captivating illustrations and photos that transport you back to the thrill of your first viewing, this delightful book allows you to relive your favorite holiday-film moments whenever the mood strikes. Covering Love Actually, Home Alone, Die Hard, The Santa Clause, ELF, and more…Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book brings the movies to life with copious facts on your favorite actors, actresses, their lives on and off camera, and so much more. Perfect for your coffee table or as a gift, to enjoy solo or in a group, this beautifully designed book includes: Hundreds of questions to test your Christmas-movie knowledge Multiple choice, true/false, and matching quizzes Illustrations of the most memorable moments from holiday-film history A rating system and a scoring sheet to determine just how much of a fan you really are Whether you’re just getting into the holiday genre or you’ve been a superfan of Christmas movies for years, Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book will uplift and amuse you with its quizzes, interesting facts, captivating illustrations, and exclusive content. So test your Christmas-movie knowledge and become the ultimate superfan!

Download or read book Coins of Memory II written by Jim O. Watkins and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Crystal Almanac written by Gemma Petherbridge and published by Godsfield Press. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace the energy of crystals throughout the changing seasons Throughout the year, the energies around us vary dramatically. Working with crystals is all about bringing specific energies into our life, so it's important to be connected with these natural cycles, to ensure we're bringing balance, peace and healing into our lives in our crystal work. In The Crystal Almanac, certified Crystal Healer Gemma Petherbridge teaches you how the seasons might feel or play out, the emotional shifts that can happen throughout the year, and how changing energies can affect our mood, happiness and even our manifestation skills. Discover the Sabbats and celebrations, moon phases, astrological cycles and deities related to each season and learn how you can use this knowledge to support and enhance your crystal work. Featuring crystal activities tailored to every month, this book will help to bring you into alignment with the natural world. For each month you will discover: -A crystal to help you work with the elemental energies or an upcoming Sabbat celebration -A crystal to correspond with that month's astrological/lunar changes -A crystal that will allow you to call in a goddess and tap into her power -A crystal to summarise the month's overall themes and energies -Two activities to help you put your crystal work into practice

Download or read book The Last Ever Christmas written by Pat Ward and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-13 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Christmas in the countryside. The most wonderful time of the year for the Brown Family. But as the snow begins to fall, a sense of something untoward intrudes on the festive season. The gift of a terrifying Christmas miracle, as an ancient monster returns, to set the world to ruin. Told through the eyes of twelve-year-old Jimmy Brown, two neighbouring families unite to survive, as the world seeks a solution, while verging on collapse. The unfolding horrors force them to confront their fears, question their faith, their sense of place, and what it means to be human. This is the last ever Christmas, and it will be unlike any other.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Daniel Lehtola and published by Daniel Lehtola. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with Once Upon a Christmas, a delightful collection of 40 heartwarming short stories specially crafted for young readers. This magical book takes children on a mesmerizing journey through the holiday season, brimming with festive spirit, joy, and the magic of Christmas. Explore the cozy landscapes of snowy villages, magical realms, and Santa's workshop as the characters discover the joys of giving, the spirit of togetherness, and the beauty of spreading love during the most wonderful time of the year. Among these captivating stories are a few special gems that take readers on a journey to Lapland's enchanting Korvatunturi, the home of the Finnish Santa Claus, Joulupukki. Discover the fascinating traditions and myths surrounding Joulupukki, also known as the "Yule Goat," and his extraordinary adventures as he prepares for Christmas Eve. These heartwarming stories will spark the imaginations of children and instill valuable life lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Download or read book Awakening Fire written by Veronica Valles and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provocative, personal, and illuminating the universal, Awakening Fire is the anticipated collection of the poetry and writings by Veronica Valles. She leads you into the labyrinth of your own humanitystraight to the center of your being. Veronicas describes her ways of loving God and finding the good. As a photographer, she has a keen eye for patterns, the dance of light and shadows, and the fire of life.

Download or read book Christmas in Bayberry written by Jennifer Faye and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s trying to save the family candle company. He’s trying not to fall for Bayberry—and her—again. Kate Taylor knows what she wants in life: to one day run her family’s candle business, which is at the heart of the close-knit community of Bayberry, Vermont. But the company isn’t doing well. Wesley Adams is on the fast track to be an assistant vice president at his financial firm in Manhattan. Before the promotion is announced, he’s sent to this small town from his past to do an analysis of the candle company. He doesn’t expect to bump into his childhood crush, Kate, and when he does, sparks fly. As he spends time in Bayberry, he falls for the town’s Christmas traditions—and for her. But he has a responsibility to submit an honest report. Will it extinguish Kate’s dreams…along with any chance they have for a future together? This heart-warming romance contains a free Hallmark original recipe for Cast Iron Beef Stew.

Download or read book The Most Wonderful Day of The Year written by Ramon Delgado Jr. and published by The Writers Tree. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramon Delgado Jr.'s "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year: A Christmas Story" contemplates the enchanting tale of a couple, Roy and his wife Sandy. The book encapsulates the memorable day of Christmas, filled with care, love, and cherishing the lovely moments spent together. This book encompasses the memories of Roy and Sandy's past when they visited the market to celebrate Christmas, creating a momentous experience that can be cherished for years.

Download or read book A Very Merry Temptation written by Kimberly Kaye Terry and published by Kimani Press. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three contributors to the Harlequin Kimani Romance series combine to provide a sizzling three-story anthology, just in time for the holiday season.

Download or read book The Magical Ruby Amulet of Dernolia written by William J. Smith and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wall between dimensions is so paper-thin all it takes for someone to travel between dimensions is a little bit of magic, which can be found in the most mundane objects.Little Carol Anne Smith found this out while she was playing in her basement, one cold winter afternoon and found this ruby amulet on the floor, and when she picked it up, it led her on a fantastic adventure through the Forest of Sorrows where she would team with a ragtag band of warriors, a young knight, an archer, and a couple of fencing wizards.Carol Anne and her friends must get the ruby amulet back from this evil troll named Harold, before he can give it to a wicked witch named Belinda who wants to use the magic of the amulet to take over the universe, and Carol Anne and her friends must race against time to get the ruby amulet back to its rightful owner, Queen Rebecca of Dernolia, and foil Belinda's wicked plans for universal and world conq