Author: Ifeanyi Esimai
Publisher: ShotReads
ISBN: 163589770X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
When a young woman is found murdered in a park a few days before Christmas—blunt-force trauma—Detective Vikki Mattsen responds to the call. Her investigation focuses on the last people to see her alive and a four-figure ATM withdrawal a couple of hours before her demise. As the list of suspects grows, Vikki must act fast before the perpetrator escapes justice under the guise of leaving town for the holidays.
Catching Christmas Dinner
Author: Ifeanyi Esimai
Publisher: ShotReads
ISBN: 163589770X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
When a young woman is found murdered in a park a few days before Christmas—blunt-force trauma—Detective Vikki Mattsen responds to the call. Her investigation focuses on the last people to see her alive and a four-figure ATM withdrawal a couple of hours before her demise. As the list of suspects grows, Vikki must act fast before the perpetrator escapes justice under the guise of leaving town for the holidays.
Publisher: ShotReads
ISBN: 163589770X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
When a young woman is found murdered in a park a few days before Christmas—blunt-force trauma—Detective Vikki Mattsen responds to the call. Her investigation focuses on the last people to see her alive and a four-figure ATM withdrawal a couple of hours before her demise. As the list of suspects grows, Vikki must act fast before the perpetrator escapes justice under the guise of leaving town for the holidays.
Catching Christmas
Author: Terri Blackstock
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0310351731
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
An overworked attorney’s grandmother will stop at nothing to find her a date for Christmas in this heartwarming holiday love story about finding what really matters in life. As a first-year law associate, Sydney Batson knows she will be updating her resume by New Year’s if she loses her current case. So when her grandmother gets inexplicably ill while Sydney is in court, she arranges for a cab to take her grandmother to the clinic. The last thing cab driver Finn Parrish wants is to be saddled with a wheelchair-bound old lady with dementia. But because Miss Callie reminds him of his own mother, whom he failed miserably in her last days, he can’t say no when she keeps calling him for rides. Once a successful gourmet chef, Finn’s biggest concern now is paying his rent, but half the time Callie doesn’t remember to pay him. And as she starts to feel better, she leads him on wild-goose chases to find a Christmas date for her granddaughter. When Finn meets Sydney, he’s quite certain she’s never needed help finding a date. Does Miss Callie have an ulterior motive, or is this just a mission driven by delusions? He’s willing to do whatever he can to help fulfill Callie’s Christmas wish. He just never expected to be a vital part of it. Praise for Catching Christmas: “The feel-good Christmas book of the year. Blackstock’s tale of love and redemption wrapped in a holiday bow will leave you smiling. Don’t miss Catching Christmas.”—Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author “Darling and laugh-out-loud cute, Catching Christmas makes the reader think about the important things in life. I read it in one gulp and wished there was more. Highly recommended!”—Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author “Blackstock weaves a compelling, romantic tale that is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!”—Denise Hunter, bestselling author Stand-alone romance novel Perfect for gift giving or as a stocking stuffer Hopeful and encouraging Christmas story that will appeal to fans of Hallmark movies Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0310351731
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
An overworked attorney’s grandmother will stop at nothing to find her a date for Christmas in this heartwarming holiday love story about finding what really matters in life. As a first-year law associate, Sydney Batson knows she will be updating her resume by New Year’s if she loses her current case. So when her grandmother gets inexplicably ill while Sydney is in court, she arranges for a cab to take her grandmother to the clinic. The last thing cab driver Finn Parrish wants is to be saddled with a wheelchair-bound old lady with dementia. But because Miss Callie reminds him of his own mother, whom he failed miserably in her last days, he can’t say no when she keeps calling him for rides. Once a successful gourmet chef, Finn’s biggest concern now is paying his rent, but half the time Callie doesn’t remember to pay him. And as she starts to feel better, she leads him on wild-goose chases to find a Christmas date for her granddaughter. When Finn meets Sydney, he’s quite certain she’s never needed help finding a date. Does Miss Callie have an ulterior motive, or is this just a mission driven by delusions? He’s willing to do whatever he can to help fulfill Callie’s Christmas wish. He just never expected to be a vital part of it. Praise for Catching Christmas: “The feel-good Christmas book of the year. Blackstock’s tale of love and redemption wrapped in a holiday bow will leave you smiling. Don’t miss Catching Christmas.”—Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author “Darling and laugh-out-loud cute, Catching Christmas makes the reader think about the important things in life. I read it in one gulp and wished there was more. Highly recommended!”—Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author “Blackstock weaves a compelling, romantic tale that is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!”—Denise Hunter, bestselling author Stand-alone romance novel Perfect for gift giving or as a stocking stuffer Hopeful and encouraging Christmas story that will appeal to fans of Hallmark movies Includes discussion questions for book clubs
How to Catch Santa
Author: Jean Reagan
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525579915
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Christmas must-read from the creators of the laugh-out-loud bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa.... Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve in this delightful and hilarious holiday offering, written in a fun instructional style. Filled with humor and warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad! “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525579915
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Christmas must-read from the creators of the laugh-out-loud bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa.... Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve in this delightful and hilarious holiday offering, written in a fun instructional style. Filled with humor and warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad! “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
Catching Santa
Author: David M. F. Powers
Publisher: Pants On Fire Press
ISBN: 0982727100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This 2011 Indie Award-Winner is the first in a new series. This Christmas, read a story unlike any other about a boy whose destiny will force you to forget everything you know about Santa because it¿s just not true! In Franco¿s book it is six days before Christmas in Winter Garden and weird things are happening in 11-year-old Jakob's Florida neighborhood. His friends are convinced their Christmas is in danger, and then live snowmen strangely appear and confirm the threat. Jakob dismisses the bizarre events as an elaborate hoax concocted by the neighborhood bully. But when the bully turns into smoke, a devilish stranger appears as the mastermind behind the mayhem demanding that Jakob catch Santa...or else!
Publisher: Pants On Fire Press
ISBN: 0982727100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This 2011 Indie Award-Winner is the first in a new series. This Christmas, read a story unlike any other about a boy whose destiny will force you to forget everything you know about Santa because it¿s just not true! In Franco¿s book it is six days before Christmas in Winter Garden and weird things are happening in 11-year-old Jakob's Florida neighborhood. His friends are convinced their Christmas is in danger, and then live snowmen strangely appear and confirm the threat. Jakob dismisses the bizarre events as an elaborate hoax concocted by the neighborhood bully. But when the bully turns into smoke, a devilish stranger appears as the mastermind behind the mayhem demanding that Jakob catch Santa...or else!
The White Christmas Inn
Author: Colleen Wright
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1982122315
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
In this heartwarming, feel-good novel, a snowstorm brings a cast of very different characters together at a sleepy New England inn, just in time for Christmas—and maybe even in time for a Christmas miracle. A New England inn seems like the picture-perfect place to spend the holidays. But when a snowstorm shuts the roads and keeps them all inside, the guests find themselves worrying that this Christmas may not be exactly what they dreamed of. Molly just needs to keep her head down and finish her latest book, but her writer’s block is crippling. The arrival of Marcus, a handsome widower with two young girls, is exactly the distraction she doesn’t need. Hannah was hoping for a picturesque winter wedding, but her plans come crashing down when her fiancé calls everything off. She reconnects with her childhood friend, Luke, when he comes to check on his grandmother before the storm. Jeanne and Tim don’t know how they’re going to keep the inn open another year—or how to bridge the distance between them in their marriage. With a flurry of unexpected guests, they’ll have to work together to fix all the problems that crop up. But will it be enough to rekindle their relationship? With faith, and a little bit of Christmas magic, the inn—and its inhabitants—might just make it through the holidays after all in this “beautiful story about strangers becoming friends…and having an unexpectedly joyous time” (Publishers Weekly).
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1982122315
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
In this heartwarming, feel-good novel, a snowstorm brings a cast of very different characters together at a sleepy New England inn, just in time for Christmas—and maybe even in time for a Christmas miracle. A New England inn seems like the picture-perfect place to spend the holidays. But when a snowstorm shuts the roads and keeps them all inside, the guests find themselves worrying that this Christmas may not be exactly what they dreamed of. Molly just needs to keep her head down and finish her latest book, but her writer’s block is crippling. The arrival of Marcus, a handsome widower with two young girls, is exactly the distraction she doesn’t need. Hannah was hoping for a picturesque winter wedding, but her plans come crashing down when her fiancé calls everything off. She reconnects with her childhood friend, Luke, when he comes to check on his grandmother before the storm. Jeanne and Tim don’t know how they’re going to keep the inn open another year—or how to bridge the distance between them in their marriage. With a flurry of unexpected guests, they’ll have to work together to fix all the problems that crop up. But will it be enough to rekindle their relationship? With faith, and a little bit of Christmas magic, the inn—and its inhabitants—might just make it through the holidays after all in this “beautiful story about strangers becoming friends…and having an unexpectedly joyous time” (Publishers Weekly).
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Author: Daniel Paterna
Publisher: powerHouse Books
ISBN: 9781576879153
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Daniel Paterna's Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn-Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food and Family is a timely reminder that a shared memory of food draws upon and enriches our souls. In Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Daniel Paterna takes you on magical journey into a hidden world. Through recipes handed down in his family, stunning photos taken by the author himself, and three-generations of memories, Paterna reveals the soulful, humorous, and always delicious history of Italian-Americans in Brooklyn. Paterna is the real deal, a second-generation Italian-American, whose family has preserved their culture from the shores of Naples to the streets of Bensonhurst. He'll show you how to make long-forgotten recipes like stuffed calamari and he'll take you to the stores, restaurants, and bakeries where artisans are still doing things the old way. This is an intensely personal book that powerfully illustrates the essence of the American experience: the ways food, family, and memory are preserved and changed by the immigrants who brought them to our shores, and the children of those immigrants who keepthe flame alive.
Publisher: powerHouse Books
ISBN: 9781576879153
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Daniel Paterna's Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn-Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food and Family is a timely reminder that a shared memory of food draws upon and enriches our souls. In Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Daniel Paterna takes you on magical journey into a hidden world. Through recipes handed down in his family, stunning photos taken by the author himself, and three-generations of memories, Paterna reveals the soulful, humorous, and always delicious history of Italian-Americans in Brooklyn. Paterna is the real deal, a second-generation Italian-American, whose family has preserved their culture from the shores of Naples to the streets of Bensonhurst. He'll show you how to make long-forgotten recipes like stuffed calamari and he'll take you to the stores, restaurants, and bakeries where artisans are still doing things the old way. This is an intensely personal book that powerfully illustrates the essence of the American experience: the ways food, family, and memory are preserved and changed by the immigrants who brought them to our shores, and the children of those immigrants who keepthe flame alive.
Christmas Promises at the Little Wedding Shop (The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea, Book 4)
Author: Jane Linfoot
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008260656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere... Escape to Cornwall with this uplifting and feel good standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008260656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere... Escape to Cornwall with this uplifting and feel good standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea
Catching Bullets
Author: Mark O'Connell
Publisher: Splendid Publications Limited
ISBN: 0956950590
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
When Jimmy O'Connell took a job as chauffeur for 007 producers Eon Productions, it would not just be Cubby Broccoli, Roger Moore and Sean Connery he would drive to James Bond his grandson Mark swiftly hitched a metaphorical ride too. In Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan, Mark O'Connell takes us on a humorous journey of filmic discovery where Bond films fire like bullets at a Thatcher era childhood, closeted adolescence and adult life as a comedy writer still inspired by that Broccoli movie magic. Catching Bullets is a unique and sharply-observed love-letter to James Bond, Duran Duran title songs and bolting down your tea quick enough to watch Roger Moore falling out of a plane without a parachute.
Publisher: Splendid Publications Limited
ISBN: 0956950590
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
When Jimmy O'Connell took a job as chauffeur for 007 producers Eon Productions, it would not just be Cubby Broccoli, Roger Moore and Sean Connery he would drive to James Bond his grandson Mark swiftly hitched a metaphorical ride too. In Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan, Mark O'Connell takes us on a humorous journey of filmic discovery where Bond films fire like bullets at a Thatcher era childhood, closeted adolescence and adult life as a comedy writer still inspired by that Broccoli movie magic. Catching Bullets is a unique and sharply-observed love-letter to James Bond, Duran Duran title songs and bolting down your tea quick enough to watch Roger Moore falling out of a plane without a parachute.
Home for Christmas
Author: Susan Branch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996044059
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996044059
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
10 Moons and 13 Horses
Author: Gary Short
Publisher: Western Literature and Fiction
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Gary Short's new collection is the work of a mature poet at the peak of his powers, confident of his ability to speak of human betrayal and the fragility of life without bitterness or cheap sentiment, to find poignancy in loss and exaltation in the outwardly mundane. His voice is lyrical, tough, and capable of touching us profoundly. Short knows Nevada's austere landscape, its ephemeral beauty, and its stoic people as few writers in any genre do. He also understands the complexities of the human soul and the contradictions of love. So he tells of how his mother, dying of cancer, revisits a day thirty years in the past when her sons trapped a trout and kept it in their father's horse trough and how now, in her mind's eye, she carries the boxed-in fish to the stream to release it, "a moment/of having, not loss." And of how the feathers of a dead owl in a long-dead oak tree have blown loose, "caught and leafed out/from each taloned twig and limb . . . each feather/a separate flight, shining to live." This is rich and wondrous poetry, deeply moving, unforgettable.
Publisher: Western Literature and Fiction
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Gary Short's new collection is the work of a mature poet at the peak of his powers, confident of his ability to speak of human betrayal and the fragility of life without bitterness or cheap sentiment, to find poignancy in loss and exaltation in the outwardly mundane. His voice is lyrical, tough, and capable of touching us profoundly. Short knows Nevada's austere landscape, its ephemeral beauty, and its stoic people as few writers in any genre do. He also understands the complexities of the human soul and the contradictions of love. So he tells of how his mother, dying of cancer, revisits a day thirty years in the past when her sons trapped a trout and kept it in their father's horse trough and how now, in her mind's eye, she carries the boxed-in fish to the stream to release it, "a moment/of having, not loss." And of how the feathers of a dead owl in a long-dead oak tree have blown loose, "caught and leafed out/from each taloned twig and limb . . . each feather/a separate flight, shining to live." This is rich and wondrous poetry, deeply moving, unforgettable.