Download or read book The Stolen Plans Mystery written by Norvin Pallas and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Sawyer, who works for the newspaper, has disappeared. Meanwhile, petty thefts have occurred at many stores in Forestdale, and those stores are the ones participating in the Town Crier's contest, in which a computer will choose the winning entry.

Download or read book The Fir Tree written by Lilli Carre and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-09-21 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen, published originally in 1845, follows the life of a young fir tree living in the woods (of all places). Compared to the other trees around him, he feels small, spindly and short, and he constantly utters complaint to any and all woodland creatures within ear shot. Most pointedly, he wonders "when will he truly be alive?" When he sees humans cut down some beautiful trees nearby and then drag them across the snow, he asks the swallows, "Where are they going?" In answer they tell him of all Christmas's splendor and beauty of which those lucky trees will soon be a part. Yet when the time comes for our little fir tree to have his turn, he's taught an unexpected and irreversible lesson. No one is better suited to adapt this sweet and sorrowful tale than Lilli Carre. Creator of The Tales of Woodland Pete and The Lagoon, her sensibility will graft beautifully over the antiquated yet quirky tale by the great master Hans Christian Andersen.

Download or read book Alien Abduction for Santa written by Skye MacKinnon and published by Peryton Press. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this funny Christmas alien abduction romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Skye MacKinnon... Santa is going to stuff their stockings… Sisters A-Vay and A-Ven are close to finishing their course in Alien Abduction at the prestigious Intergalactic University. To stay top of their class, they need to perform the best abduction Earth has never seen. After weeks of monitoring the planet's communications, they've set their eyes on Earth's most famous man, a guy with a white beard and red coat. He may be old but he's ho-ho-hot and his bells still jingle! Now if only the sisters knew what to do about the reindeer in the cargo bay... A steamy standalone story set in the Starlight Universe. If you want a hilarious book involving insatiable alien twin sisters and a Santa with a very large candy cane, scroll up and read this book today. Beware, you may be abducted at any moment, so don't waste time.

Download or read book The Missing Link written by Sando Musu Brown and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Missing Link is an autobiography and memoir of my life here in the United States since my adoption in 1961. The Missing Link expresses how desperate I am to find reconnection with who I am and how to find out who my biological parents and family are. It illustrates my family life while living with my adoptive family, bonding, and matters of the heart. This book gives a visual about life and times during the sixties, the time of Civil Rights, and the 1968 Olympics. I lived in the town of Stratford, Connecticut, and attended school there and in Bridgeport, Connecticut. My story also tells of my mistakes and lessons learned through my trials and errors in life.

Download or read book The Year Santa Lost His List written by Jill Vanderwood and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With list in hand, Santa boarded his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Things were going well until a huge gush of wind blew the list right out of Santa's hand. Santa still had gifts to deliver, but without his list, he had no idea which gift to deliver to which child. He brought ice skates to Julie, who always wanted to be an artist. Noah, whose only interest was baseball, received a guitar and microphone. Santa was worried that he may not have gotten the gifts delivered to the right children, but he didn't need to worry. Children will discover, along with Santa the magic that took place, the year Santa lost his list!

Download or read book When Santa Went Missing written by Parinita Shetty and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All eleven-year-old Noel wants to do is live a normal life—something that’s just the tiniest bit difficult when your dad is Santa Claus. Just as Noel is struggling to cope with her dysfunctional family— an older brother who wants to develop a non-existent acting career, a younger brother who thinks he's a reindeer and a mother who’s prone to nervous breakdowns—her father goes missing in prime Santa Claus season! When rumours of Santa's disappearance start leaking, a reluctant Noel is packed off on a quest to prevent worldwide elfish panic. To help her on this mission are Gilmore, Coral and Bean, three elves with personality disorders of their own. This ragtag team has one week to visit six factories around the world and prevent them from falling into chaos. With crazy challenges at every turn and Santa Claus still refusing to budge from the missing persons list, saving Christmas seems just a little out of their league.

Download or read book The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th ed written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-12-22 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 Where Santa Dwelleth Forever After written by Lesley Simeral and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each Christmas, children and adults alike know in their hearts the wonderment of the Christian Christmas season. It is a time of the year that brings forth a palpable, ethereal feeling to those who believe. Where Santa Dwelleth, Forever After is a most unusual fantastical Christmas journey, allowing the reader to imagine the season in an unimaginable celestial way. The story tells of a young girl, Les, who is escorted by an angel to a heavenly realm of spiritual knowledge.

Download or read book A Gift for Santa written by Beth Carpenter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the season for giving…and starting over? A reindeer farm without Santa wouldn’t be Christmas in Marissa Gray’s Alaskan hometown. Luckily Chris Allen’s there to pinch-hit, although for Marissa, seeing her ex-fiancé again brings back memories of what might have been. Ten years after their breakup, the feelings between the wildlife biologist and blue-eyed fisherman are stronger than ever. Only now there’s a foster kid in the mix, as well as the shocking crime that cost Marissa her job and her family’s security. She and Chris need to find their way to a meeting of minds and hearts to make this truly a season for second chances…

Download or read book Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam written by Tracey Corderoy and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are the world's most useless burglars, and their new master plan for a robbery is going hopelessly wrong! Will their neighbours catch them red-handed? Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who can never seem to fill their swag bags. They've tried the bank, the bookshop, the bike shop . . . and even a plot to rob their neighbours is foiled! But when they decide on a career change and open up a café they realize that, although crime doesn't pay, cupcakes certainly do! Join the fun in this hilarious rhyming picture book adventure. Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is a hugely successful, action-packed series about two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes! Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along! Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond Chase Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing Masterpiece Have you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers? Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky School Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!

Download or read book Harlequin Special Edition December 2014 Box Set 1 of 2 written by RaeAnne Thayne and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes The Christmas Ranch by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, A Royal Christmas Proposal by Leanne Banks and The Lawman's Noelle by Stella Bagwell. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!

Download or read book A Special Gift for Santa written by Clay Howard and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-08 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Special Gift for Santa tells the classic Christmas tale. Further, it takes the reader into a wonderful new world of Christmas magic that rings so true it renews the Christmas spirit in us all. It is a grand tale that is sure to bring a smile, a tear, and a new feeling of hope and inspiration. "It [Christmas magic] is as real as anything in this room. All you have to do is count the smiles, Mickey. Count the smiles."

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 Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 8825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales: 500+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends encapsulates a magnificent tapestry of yuletide narratives, bringing together an array of literary styles ranging from poetry to prose, and short stories to novels. This compilation distinguishes itself by its diversity, traversing through the Victorian sentimentality of Dickens to the rugged American realism of Mark Twain, all the while encapsulating the essence of Christmas. It encompasses myriad themes such as hope, generosity, and the human condition, making this collection not just a celebration of Christmas but a reflection of humanity itself. The anthology serves as a pivotal literary context for understanding the evolution of Christmas narratives across different periods and cultures, showcasing notable works that have shaped the tradition of holiday storytelling. The selected authors in The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales are luminaries from various epochs, each bringing their unique cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds to the collection. Contributors like Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy offer insights into the social fabric of their respective times, while poets like William Wordsworth and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow capture the ethereal beauty of the winter season and its festivities. This anthology stands at the crossroads of various literary movements, from Romanticism with its emphasis on emotion and individualism to the detailed character studies of Realism. The sheer variety of authors enriches the collection, offering a panoramic view of Christmas through the ages, wrapped in the personal experiences and artistic visions of each writer. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit through a literary lens, The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales offers an unparalleled journey. This anthology is not just a collection of stories and poems; it is an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of Christmas traditions, emotions, and narratives. Through its pages, readers are offered a unique opportunity to engage with multiple perspectives on Christmas, understanding its universal appeal and the various ways it has been celebrated and interpreted. This book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the cultural history of Christmas, the evolution of holiday literature, and the enduring power of storytelling in shaping our seasonal rituals and memories.

Download or read book The Congregationalist written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 1864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Santa Claus Worldwide written by Tom A. Jerman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.

Download or read book A Gift of Angels written by Bernard L. Fontana and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It rises suddenly out of the Sonoran Desert landscape, towering over the tallest tree or cactus, a commanding building with a sensuous dome, elliptical vaults, and sturdy bell towers. There is nothing else like it around, nor does it seem there should be. This incongruity of setting is what strikes first-time visitors to Mission San Xavier del Bac. This great church is of another place and another time, while its beauty is universal and timeless. Mission San Xavier del Bac is a two-century-old Spanish church in southern Arizona located just a few miles from downtown Tucson, a metropolis of more than half a million people in the American Southwest. A National Historic Landmark since 1963, the mission’s graceful baroque art and architecture have drawn visitors from all over the world. Now Bernard Fontana—the leading expert on San Xavier—and award-winning photographer Edward McCain team up to bring us a comprehensive view of the mission as we’ve never seen it before. With 200 stunning full-color photographs and incisive text illuminating the religious, historical, and motivational context of these images, A Gift of Angels is a must-have for tourists, scholars, and other visitors to San Xavier. From its glorious architecture all the way down to the finest details of its art, Mission San Xavier del Bac is indeed a gift of angels.