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Tired of living in the shadows of her boisterous older sisters, Samantha is tempted to break free and start a new chapter in her life. Determined to overcome the "Little Sister Syndrome," she seizes the opportunity to travel to Loganville, Texas, and open new offices for Greycorp, her family legacy.In Loganville, Samantha crosses paths with Mason Van Court, a devoted widower and father of energetic four-year-old twins, Amelia and Danny. Since the loss of his wife, Mason's world revolves around his ranch and his precious children. But a chance encounter with Samantha during a day trip to Austin changes everything.Amelia, drawn to Samantha's vibrant spirit, refuses to let her go, igniting a desire in Mason to keep her by his side as well. As Samantha spends more time with Mason and his children, she begins to envision a different life-a life as an instant mom and a rancher's wife. But can she leave behind the comfort and familiarity of city life to embrace a new adventure in time for Christmas?"Loving Sam: Lassoed By Love" is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and the power of embracing new beginnings. Will Samantha find the courage to take a leap of faith and follow her heart? Can Mason convince her that their love is worth leaving behind everything she's known? Join them on a journey filled with laughter, tears, and the magic only true love can bring.If you adore sweet romances, endearing characters, and the promise of a Christmas miracle, then "Loving Sam: Lassoed By Love" is a must-read for you. Get ready to be captivated by a story that reminds us all that love has the power to heal, transform, and bring unexpected joy.Don't miss out on this enchanting tale of love and new beginnings. Add "Loving Sam: Lassoed By Love" to your holiday reading list and experience the magic of a love story that will warm your heart long after the last page is turned.

The 12 Days of Central Valley Christmas is a children's picture book that retells the traditional Christmas carol from a uniquely California point-of-view. The Central Valley provides the settings, creatures, and characters in this reimagining of the familiar holiday song. The vivid and colorful illustrations capture the distinctive features of the Valley in a fun, festive, and educational way. The book provides an opportunity to celebrate a California Christmas through reading (and singing) aloud to children of all ages.It was written by the same author and illustrator who created That Happiness Thing: A Hometown Fable.This book is part of a planned trilogy about Christmas in the Central Valley of California.

"Fast weeknight favorites, Backyard barbecues, & Everything in between."--Cover.

A lot can happen in 25 days . . .Kate Thompson used to love Christmas. A few years ago, she would have been wrapping her presents in September and baking mince pies on Halloween, counting down the days and hours to Christmas. But that was before Kate's husband left for the Army and never came home. Now she can hardly stand December at all.Kate can't deny she's lonely, yet she doesn't think she's ready for romance. She knows that her son, Jack, needs a Christmas to remember?just like Kate needs a miracle to help her finally move forward with her life. So she's decided if there isn't a miracle on its way, she'll just have to make her own.As Kate's advent countdown to the best Christmas ever begins, she soon realizes that even with the best-laid plans, you can't plan for the unexpected. Because when the path of the loneliest woman in town crosses that of the loneliest man, these two destined hearts might find a way to save the holiday for the both of them.

It's love. Trust me.After a lifetime on the move, Ivy Snow is an expert in all things temporary--schools, friends, and way too many Mr. Wrongs. Now that she owns a successful taco truck in San Francisco and an apartment to call home, Ivy's reinvented life is on solid ground. And she's guarded against anything that can rock it. Like the realities of a past she's worked hard to cover up. And especially Kel O'Donnell. Too hot not to set off alarms, he screams temporary. If only his whispers weren't so delightfully naughty and irresistible.Kel, an Idaho sheriff and ranch owner, is on vacay, but Ivy's a spicy reason to give his short-term plans a second thought. Best of all, she's a tonic for his untrusting heart, burned once and still in repair. But when Ivy's past intrudes on a perfect romance, Kel fears that everything she's told him has been a perfect lie. Now, if only Ivy's willing to share, Kel will fight for a true love story.

Haley Hanson's idea of the perfect Christmas is escaping to the Caribbean to work so she can avoid all the traditional Christmas distractions. Over the years, she's sacrificed her personal life to climb the corporate ladder at a prestigious Boston advertising agency. Now she just needs to land a coveted Christmas toy company account to make partner. But first her boss thinks she needs a holiday attitude adjustment and ships her off to Christmas Camp at Holly Peak Inn to help her find her Christmas spirit.Arriving at the charming mountainside inn, Haley meets the owner's handsome son, Jeff, and feels an instant spark, but resists the attraction, refusing to be distracted from her goal of doing all the required Christmas tasks as fast as possible so she can get back to work.At first Haley struggles with all the traditional Christmas Camp activities. It's not until she finally allows herself to slow down, live in the moment, and let Christmas back into her heart that she begins to grow closer to Jeff. But when Jeff finds out Haley's come up with a plan to help his dad save the struggling inn while he's been trying to convince him to sell it, their relationship takes a serious holiday hit. Now it will take the magic of the season to bring these two hearts together.

Gregory Maguire returns with an inventive novel inspired by a timeless holiday legend, intertwining the story of the famous Nutcracker with the life of the mysterious toy maker named Drosselmeier who carved him.Having brought his legions of devoted readers to Oz in Wicked and to Wonderland in After Alice, Maguire now takes us to the realms of the Brothers Grimm and E. T. A. Hoffmann?the enchanted Black Forest of Bavaria and the salons of Munich. Hiddensee imagines the backstory of the Nutcracker, revealing how this entrancing creature came to be carved and how he guided an ailing girl named Klara through a dreamy paradise on a Christmas Eve. At the heart of Hoffmann's mysterious tale hovers Godfather Drosselmeier?the ominous, canny, one-eyed toy maker made immortal by Petipa and Tchaikovsky's fairy-tale ballet?who presents the once and future Nutcracker to Klara, his goddaughter.But Hiddensee is not just a retelling of a classic story. Maguire discovers in the flowering of German Romanticism ties to Hellenic mystery-cults?a fascination with death and the afterlife?and ponders a profound question: How can a person who is abused by life, shortchanged and challenged, nevertheless access secrets that benefit the disadvantaged and powerless? Ultimately, Hiddensee offers a message of hope. If the compromised Godfather Drosselmeier can bring an enchanted Nutcracker to a young girl in distress on a dark winter evening, perhaps everyone, however lonely or marginalized, has something precious to share.

The weirdest Christmas story in the history of the world!Plus 32 pages of bonus content!Professor A.J.'s Christmas FactsPuzzlesTriviaGamesand more!

Everyone knows that the holidays are hectic?but Rick Rodgers, cooking teacher and bestselling cookbook author, knows that they don't have to be. Christmas 101 offers the busy cook carefree ways to entertain with surefire recipes of old favorites, menus, timetables, make-ahead tips, and more. Rodgers will help you throw fabulous cocktail parties and traditional buffets, cook a perfect roast, and spice up your favorite recipes with a contemporary twist. You'll also learn how to make classic breads, candies, and desserts that are the tokens of this special time of year. With patience, kindness, and humor, Rodgers will help you to cook up the very best holiday season yet.

Mein Buch enthält Haiku nach traditionellem japanischen Vorbild. Es sind jedoch auch Haiku enthalten, die sich nicht vollkommen an die strengen Haiku-Regeln halten. Die Haiku beschäftigen sich nicht nur mit den Jahreszeiten, sondern auch mit Festtagen, Geburt, Hochzeit und Trauer.

Moms Bringing Out the Best in Dads is a heartfelt resource about what it looks like to parent as a team, and a celebration of the strong, self-assured moms who bring out the best in their husbands so they can be great dads.

Now there are three more My First Little House Books in paperback. In "Christmas in the Big Woods", Laura and Mary enjoy a memorable holiday when their cousin comes to visit and Laura receives a very special gift. Full color.

A witty cultural and culinary education, Immoveable Feast is the charming, funny, and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread?and didn't speak a word of French?unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the annual Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family.Ernest Hemingway called Paris "a moveable feast"?a city ready to embrace you at any time in life. For Los Angeles?based film critic John Baxter, that moment came when he fell in love with a French woman and impulsively moved to Paris to marry her. As a test of his love, his skeptical in-laws charged him with cooking the next Christmas banquet?for eighteen people in their ancestral country home. Baxter's memoir of his yearlong quest takes readers along his misadventures and delicious triumphs as he visits the farthest corners of France in search of the country's best recipes and ingredients. Irresistible and fascinating, Immoveable Feast is a warmhearted tale of good food, romance, family, and the Christmas spirit, Parisian style.

Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans open their homes to friends and families. But when was the last time most of us made dinner for such a big crowd? With Thanksgiving 101 by your side, preparing for the holiday will be a pleasure. With step-by-step instructions for classic Thanksgiving dishes, as well as new twists on old favorites, this book will become gravy-stained in its first outing. Whether you're looking for new ways to cook turkey; traditional trimmings, chutneys, or chowders; a vegetarian entrée; or fresh ideas for regional classics, including Cajun-or Italian-inspired tastes, Thanksgiving 101 serves up a delicious education for novice and experienced cooks alike. And cooks will turn to these dishes all year long whenever they are throwing a big party. With foolproof recipes, detailed menu timetables, and down-to-earth advice, Thanksgiving 101 is the holiday cook's best friend.

Spark holiday joy with 'Santa's Palette: Holiday Coloring Magic'-a festive coloring book for kids featuring over 30 unique designs. From Santa to winter wonderlands, each page is crafted for mess-free coloring, ensuring hours of creative fun. The perfect gift to ignite imaginations and celebrate the season with joy!

Enjoy the Easter holidays whether traveling or staying home and relax with this brand new entertaining seasonal "Egg-citing Coloring Book"! Bringing joy to kids of all ages! Perfect for relaxing, stress management and fun! · High quality single-sided pages · 22 cute Easter Designs including bunnies, baskets, flowers, chicks and more· No repeat Illustrations· Large 8.5X11" format, professional-quality designs· Premium Glossy Cover Design

More is at stake than a holiday surprise or two...The K19 Security Solutions team is typically ready to serve and protect at any given time. But the holidays call for even more vigilance and protection-from each other. As families navigate through Thanksgiving and Christmas, more conflicts arise. Just as Zary and Gunner discover a Christmas miracle, Ava and Razor have a secret of their own.Can the men and woman of K19 Security Solutions make it to the New Year without destroying the magic of the holidays or will the season bring more than they bargained for?

A kitten arrives at Nana's home and glances through her window at a beautifully shining Christmas tree. As he stares intently at the tree, he is invited to come in and share Christmas with Nana and her family. While there, he meets Jack, who will become his very best friend, as well as Nana and her grands, who will shower him with love. Everyone longs to belong to a family and to have a home. "Jack and Theo: One More Stocking," is a story that teaches the biblical principle of reaching out and showing others the love of Christ. This story is both amusing and inspiring, and prayerfully one that will be enjoyed by all who read it.

Lent for Everyone: Mark, Year B provides readers with a gentle guide through the Lenten season, from Ash Wednesday through the week after Easter. Popular biblical scholar and author N. T. Wright provides his own Scripture translation, brief reflection, and a prayer for each of the days of the season, helping the reader ponder how the text is...

A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord--who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own.

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." -Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner-Junie B. Jones! Lucille is having a sleepover party-at her richie nanna's big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be a dream come true! 'Cause what could possibly go wrong? USA Today: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publishers Weekly: "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.-and reading-are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews: "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

Geruchloser Tod ist der zweite Band der 5-Sinne-Bodenseekrimi-Reihe, der auch als Einzelwerk gelesen werden kann.Während der erste Band sich thematisch mit dem Auge befasst, greift Band 2 das Sinnesorgan "Nase" auf und handelt von einer fesselnden Tätersuche inklusive Lokalkolorit und Zeitstempel. Der Kriminalroman enthält neben landschaftlichen und kulturellen Schilderungen aus dem Bodenseeraum, medizinisches Wissen rund um den Geruchssinn.Leser werden in die Pfahlbauten Unteruhldingen am Bodensee, zu einem keltischen Hügelgrab in Oberschwaben und ins österreichische Brandnertal zu einem Steinkreis geführt. Kriminalhauptkommissarin Becca Brigg und ihr Team der Kripo Ravensburg müssen unter den erschwerten Bedingungen der Coronapandemie im Winter 2020 in mehreren Todesfällen ermitteln. Der Täter scheint ein Faible für prähistorische Orte zu haben, vermutet Polizeipsychologe Dave Bernstein. Auch Rechtsmedizinerin Dr. Li-Ming Wang ist in die Ermittlungen involviert.Ist das Team von Kriminalhauptkommissarin Becca Brigg auf den Spuren eines Serienmörders?

Bogen henvender sig særligt til børn i alderen 3–12 år, deres familier, pædagoger og alle med kærlighed til naturen omkring os.Børnenes skov er en skattekiste fyldt med årstidshistorier, sange, kreative aktiviteter, lege, viden om dyr, planter og træer, opskrifter på vild mad, fantasirejser og fejringer. Bogen er en hyldest til essensen af de skiftende årstider, hvor kapitlerne følger solens cyklus gennem året og tilbyder aktiviteter, der giver barnet en livslang kærlighed og tilknytning til naturen.Ud over de kendte årstider beskriver bogen fire gamle keltiske ‘mellemårstider’, som folder året endnu mere ud og giver mulighed for flere skønne oplevelser med fokus på nærvær og fællesskab. Bogen afrundes med et værdifuldt appendiks om sikker brug af værktøj samt om, hvordan man sanker respektfuldt i skoven.• Følg skjulte spor, byg et shelter, sy en ulden kappe eller en magisk pung til de ting, som I finder på jeres vej gennem skoven eller lær kunsten ‘at lytte dybt og inderligt’…• Lær fx at lave skønne, vilde teer, smagfuld kaprifoliehonning, valnøddelys, vintergækfigurer og en lindrende salve eller bag jeres egne sprøde, lækre mælkebøttescones• Byd sommeren og solens varme velkommen med en sang, en ‘bidans’ eller ved at lave søde mus ud af hasselnødder• Leg at I er egern i skoven, som skal samle vinterforråd – eller pindsvin, som skal i vinterhi. Hvem får samlet mad i tide og klarer mødet med rovdyrene?‘I ‘Børnenes skov’ hvisker træerne hemmeligheder fra en tid, hvor wi-fi ikke eksisterede. Børn træder ind – med mudder mellem tæerne og regn i håret – og finder nye forbindelser vævet af naturens egne tråde. Her, langt fra skærmens lurende øje, blomstrer ægte børnefællesskab i skovens dybe stille ro.’– Kjeld Fredens, forfatter til ‘Læring med kroppen forrest’, hjerneforsker og adj. professor ved Institut for Læring og Filosofi, Aalborg Universitet‘Jeg ved, at forældre på tankeplan ønsker at komme mere ud i naturen med børnene, men jeg ved også, at de ønsker inspiration til, ‘hvordan det lige er vi gør det’, og her kan ‘Børnenes skov’ helt sikkert hjælpe. Hjælpe til med at få børn og forældre ud, hvor der er højt til loftet... plads til at tumle og mulighed for at sanse og lære.’– Lola Jensen, familievejleder og forfatter til flere bøger, blandt andet ‘Må vi så få ro’‘Denne bog er et skattekammer af eventyr og historier om livets drama i naturen og i vores egne tilværelser. Læs i bogen gennem hele året og bliv inspireret til pædagogisk arbejde, der følger årstiderne med børn. Nyd og mærk forbindelsen til naturen og omsorgen for hinanden og skovens væsner, steder og stemninger.’– Ditte A. Winther-Lindqvist, Ph.d., lektor på DPU, Aarhus Universitet, UNESCO CHAIR

Death is not my friend, neither is it my enemy; it is my destiny. "Part memoir, part rant against the traditional funeral business, part manifesto, part just musing on death and facing it with compassion and courage. It's lovely and thoughtful and may make you rethink a few things."--The Guardian "This book is a great work of craft and beauty."--Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death When he became an undertaker, Rupert Callender undertook to deal with the dead for the sake of the living. What Remains? is the brilliant, unforgettable story of the life and work of the world's first punk undertaker--but it is also a book about ordinary, everyday humanity and our capacity to face death with courage and compassion. To say goodbye to the people we love in our own way. In becoming the world's first "punk undertaker" and establishing the Green Funeral Company in Devon, UK, Ru Callender and his partner Claire challenged the stilted, traditional, structured world of the funeral industry; fusing what he had learned from his own deeply personal experiences with death, with the surprising and profound answers and raw emotion he discovered in rave culture and ritual magick. From his unresolved grief for his parents and his cultural ancestors to political and religious non-conformists, social outlaws, experimental pioneers, and acid house culture, Ru Callender has taken to an outsider "DIY" ethos to help people navigate grief and death. He has carried coffins across windswept beaches, sat in pubs with caskets on beer-stained tables, helped children fire flaming arrows into their father's funeral pyre, turned modern occult rituals into performance art and, with the band members of KLF, is building the People's Pyramid of bony bricks in Liverpool. What Remains? is a profound, deeply moving, and politically charged book that will change the way readers think about life, death, and the all-important end-of-life experience. "Rupert Callender hope[s] to redefine the funeral."--The Telegraph "Death has shown me unimaginable horror, the unbreakable core of love and courage that lies at the heart of what it means to be human."--Rupert Callender, from What Remains?