Download or read book Behind the Red Suit written by Timothy P. Connaghan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official course book for the International University of Santa Claus (IUSC) this 246-page book is a complete training course, written by one of America's most recognized, premiere Santas. Over 4,000 copies of this course book have been sold and over 3,500 have attended the IUSC's School4Santas in the past 15 years. Written for both Real Bearded and Theatrically bearded Santas, Mrs. Claus, and Holiday Professionals and Volunteers, this is one of the most comprehensive training books offered. Subjects covered include; A Brief History of Santa Claus - The Basics of Being Santa - #1 You are there for the Children - Working with Children - Special needs children & families - Grooming and Appearance - Your Image as Santa - Santas Magic Wardrobe - - Work Environments - Mall Santa or Private Event Santa? - Appearances at Special Events - Children's Parties & Home visits - Parades & Tree lightings - Entertainment & Presentation styles - Posing for Photos - Talking with Children - Answering Difficult Questions - Working with Pets - The basic business aspects of being a Santa - Marketing & Promotion -- Get a Head Start on the Holidays - Being prepared for the job - Checklists of supplies and equipment -- What Qualities do Great Santa's Possess - A Santa of Character. and how to HO, HO, HO School4Santas, officially The International University of Santa Claus, has been seen and featured on NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the Travel channel, the History Channel, in over a dozen documentaries and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and over 800 other news articles, radio and television news stories.

Download or read book The Red Suit Diaries written by Ed Butchart and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Brokaw said it best about the author: This Santa "can only be described as the real thing." With warmth, humor, and wonder, Ed Butchart shares his stories as a professional Santa Claus in The Red Suit Diaries. Deftly combining his Santa persona with his passion for God, Butchart reveals himself as a once-hardened Marine who found Jesus and began to serve others in unusual ways. Readers who open The Red Suit Diaries will find themselves transfixed-from Santa's day job refurbishing medical equipment for the disabled, to the sweetest of secrets whispered in Santa's ear and written in letters, and the story of how he unknowingly found "Mrs. Claus." Woven throughout is a faith-and a joy of giving-that energizes Butchart's mission to spread love to all kinds of children and adults. This fun-spirited, inspirational read will delight collectors of Christmas books and anyone who's a child at heart.

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Download or read book The Man in the Brown Suit written by Agatha Christie and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2020-07-21T18:13:34Z with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her father’s death, young Anne Beddingfeld moves to London with her meagre inheritance, hopeful and ready to meet adventure. She witnesses a fatal accident at a Tube station and picks up a cryptic note dropped by the anonymous doctor who appeared on the scene. When Anne learns of a murder at the estate that the dead man was on his way to visit, it confirms her suspicion that the man in the brown suit who lost the note was not a real doctor. With her clue in hand she gains a commission from the newspaper leading the search for the “man in the brown suit,” and her investigation leads her to take passage on a South Africa–bound ocean liner. On board, she meets a famous socialite, a fake missionary, a possible secret service agent, and the M.P. at whose estate the second murder occurred. She learns about a secretive criminal mastermind known only as the Colonel and of stolen diamonds connected to it all. During the voyage, she evades an attempt on her life, and in South Africa she escapes from a kidnapping and barely survives another attack on her at Victoria Falls. She falls in love, finds the diamonds, and discovers the truth about the two deaths in London that started it all. Finally, she confronts the mysterious criminal mastermind, the Colonel. Published in 1924 by the Bodley Head, The Man in the Brown Suit is Agatha Christie’s fourth novel. Unlike the classic murder mysteries that made her famous, The Man in the Brown Suit, like her second novel The Secret Adversary, is an international crime thriller. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Download or read book The Magic of Santa Claus More Than Just a Red Suit written by Kenneth Moore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a magical tour with author Kenneth Moore as he guides you through your journey to becoming a real Santa Claus. With over 35 years of experience in the role of the world's most beloved holiday icon, Ken shares with you his knowledge, insider tips, and trade "secrets" so you can truly discover for yourself...The Magic of Santa Claus!

Download or read book The Invention of Hugo Cabret written by Brian Selznick and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life are put in jeopardy. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettable new world!

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Download or read book El Deafo written by Cece Bell and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2015 Newbery Honor Book & New York Times bestseller! Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful—and very awkward—hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear—sometimes things she shouldn’t—but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become “El Deafo, Listener for All.” And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she’s longed for.

Download or read book Hotshot written by Catherine Mann and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dangerous situation gives a pilot and the woman he’s always wanted a second chance at love in this thrilling military romance. Major Vince DeLuca may have just accepted his most difficult recon mission ever—keeping an eye on Shay Bassett. As a pilot in the Air Force’s top secret test unit, Vince keeps a cool head at the controls. But ever since they were teens, Shay’s had a way of jamming his radar. Vince owes it to her dad, his old mentor, to keep her safe—but can he do it at arm’s length? Once young and desperate herself, Shay cares deeply about the troubled teens she works with. Now she’s scheduled to tell Congress about Cleveland’s escalating gang activity, and someone out there is trying to cut her testimony short. Living to tell the tale may depend on trusting the one man who burned her so badly years ago—and still makes her feel hot all over...

Download or read book Christmas Mourning written by Andrea Frazer and published by Headline Accent. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHRISTMAS MOURNING is the eighth instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour. Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels: ***** 'The best laugh I have had for a long time. Great story very well written' Reader Review ***** 'I loved the book. A good British mystery. Characters are great. All mystery lovers would enjoy this' Reader Review ***** 'I have read all of the Falconer Files and they are all excellent. Well written with lovable and quirky characters' Reader Review ***** 'Andrea Frazer's Falconer files are outstanding long may she continue to write them they are like a breath of fresh air' Reader Review ***** 'Once again, another gripping story in a perfect village... a lot of twists and turns and wonderful descriptions so that one feels actually "there" amongst it all' Reader Review ***** 'Discovered this series of books and can't get enough of them. Characters very appealing and loads of humour. Just what I like best' Reader Review _________ The UK is experiencing its worst winter for years. Catastrophic news for DI Harry Falconer, as he has rashly promised to spend Christmas with his sergeant, Carmichael, and Carmichael's rambunctious family, in Castle Farthing - only to find himself snowed in and in and spending a lot longer at chez Carmichael than is desirable... Without power or telephones, and Castle Farthing cut off from the outside world until further notice, Christmas Day greets them... with a murder in St Cuthbert's Church, where the locum vicar has discovered, to his horror, one of Castle Farthing's residents nailed to a gigantic cross. Falconer and Carmichael are left to dig their way out of Carmichael's cottage to investigate the terrible crime, with none of the technology and support normally available to them. As if this is not enough to cope with, Carmichael has agreed to look after a huge Great Dane over the festivities, Kerry Carmichael is just about to give birth - and death is still stalking the snowed-in community, intent on claiming at least one more victim...

Download or read book Roxanne and the Netherworld written by Dean Marquis and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War on two Worlds continue. On Earth the Soviet 8th Guard Army launches an Air Mobile Assault in order take Budweiss, in order to relieve the pressure at the Fulda Gap. The Battle heats up and NATO sends in reinforcements for a counterattack. On the Netherworld the Becks Commonwealth launches an Attack on Budweiss in and take it for good. On the Netherworld the Emperor issues an Orange Light Call and all the Landsknecht Legions respond but two. As the War heats up on both Worlds, the Machines of Destruction arrives and brings the book to its dramatic conclusion.

Download or read book Matched written by Ally Condie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow. Look for CROSSED, the sequel to MATCHED, in Fall 2011! Watch a Video

Download or read book Something Unexpected written by Morgan Henkelman and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blair thought she was doing her brother-in-law a favor by putting his friend up for a few weeks while he got his apartment situated. Caleb thought he was doing his friend a favor by keeping an eye on his sister-in-law for a little while, seeing as she was one of New York's finest. They met with indifference. But their friendship grew despite that, Their friendship grew to caring, and then more. But can he accept the idea of her being in constant danger, and can she trust enough to share her heart?

Download or read book Have Space Suit Will Travel written by Robert A. Heinlein and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-02-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A high school senior wins a space suit in a soap jingle contest, takes a last walk wearing "Oscar" before cashing him in for college tuition, and suddenly finds himself on a space odyssey.

Download or read book The Songs of St Petersburg written by Amor Towles and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility. 'A comic masterpiece.' The Times 'Winning . . . gorgeous . . . satisfying . . . Towles is a craftsman.' New York Times Book Review 'A work of great charm, intelligence and insight.' Sunday Times 'Everything a novel should be: charming, witty, poetic and generous. An absolute delight.' Mail on Sunday 'If we do a better book than this one on the book club this year we will be very very lucky.' Matt Williams, Radio 2 Book Club 'Abundant in humour, history and humanity' Sunday Telegraph 'Wistful, whimsical and wry.' Sunday Express On 21 June 1922 Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. But instead of being taken to his usual suite, he is led to an attic room with a window the size of a chessboard. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. While Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval, the Count, stripped of the trappings that defined his life, is forced to question what makes us who we are. And with the assistance of a glamorous actress, a cantankerous chef and a very serious child, Rostov unexpectedly discovers a new understanding of both pleasure and purpose.

Download or read book Behind the Dream written by Clarence B. Jones and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I have a dream." When those words were spoken on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, the crowd stood, electrified, as Martin Luther King, Jr. brought the plight of African Americans to the public consciousness and firmly established himself as one of the greatest orators of all time. Behind the Dream is a thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the weeks leading up to the great event, as told by Clarence Jones, co-writer of the speech and close confidant to King. Jones was there, on the road, collaborating with the great minds of the time, and hammering out the ideas and the speech that would shape the civil rights movement and inspire Americans for years to come.

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