Author: Carole Marsh Longmeyer
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 0635120798
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Yep, the famous story rewritten just for Savannah children of all ages! Delightful illustrations and clever copy wrap up all the beloved Savannah landmarks and touchstones. What a better place to be for the holidays than Savannah! Popular Savannah children’s Book Festival author Carole Marsh Longmeyer and talented Savannah College of Art and Design illustrator Lauren May deck the halls and the town with all things "ya'll." Featuring Santa in flip flops, Savannah’s most prized historic sites and people in loads of holiday finery and fun! Great read-aloud for parties and Christmas Eve… great gift and stocking stuffers… and a book every current, future and former Savannah-lover will love to revisit each Christmas! Some of the people and places mentioned include: River Street The Owens-Thomas House The Bay Street Inn Broughton Street Talmadge Bridge Lucas Theatre The Juliette Gordon Low House Trolleys Spanish Moss Victory Drive City Hall SCAD Old Victorian Carriage Forsyth Park farmer’s market Leopold’s Fort Jackson Fort Pulaski The Wilkes House Tugboat sleigh Tybee Light Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 3.8 Accelerated Reader Points: .5 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 182116 Lexile Measure: 1020 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: O Developmental Reading Assessment Level: 34
Author: John Berendt
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679429220
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 417
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A modern classic of true crime, set in a most beguiling Southern city—now in a 30th anniversary edition with a new afterword by the author “Elegant and wicked . . . might be the first true-crime book that makes the reader want to book a bed and breakfast for an extended weekend at the scene of the crime.”—The New York Times Book Review Shots rang out in Savannah’s grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. In this sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative, John Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely entertaining first-person account of life in this isolated remnant of the Old South with the unpredictable twists and turns of a landmark murder case. It is a spellbinding story peopled by a gallery of remarkable characters: the well-bred society ladies of the Married Woman’s Card Club; the turbulent young gigolo; the hapless recluse who owns a bottle of poison so powerful it could kill every man, woman, and child in Savannah; the aging and profane Southern belle who is the “soul of pampered self-absorption”; the uproariously funny drag queen; the acerbic and arrogant antiques dealer; the sweet-talking, piano-playing con artist; young people dancing the minuet at the black debutante ball; and Minerva, the voodoo priestess who works her magic in the graveyard at midnight. These and other Savannahians act as a Greek chorus, with Berendt revealing the alliances, hostilities, and intrigues that thrive in a town where everyone knows everyone else. Brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a sublime and seductive reading experience.
Author: Timothy Penland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615226897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This easy-to-use, creative devotional journal focuses on becoming the body of Christ by learning about the early church. • Pocket-sized color journals with 50+ pages • Short, daily devotions with journal space • Perfect for developing a daily quiet time • Intentionally designed with students in mind
Author: Kristen Welch
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496412036
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 267
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“But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children—don’t you want them to be happy and to fit in? Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet—it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family’s journey of discovering why it’s healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between “want” and “need” is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults. It’s never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don’t just say—but mean!—“thank you” for everything they have.
Author: Patti Callahan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984803778
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
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"An atmospheric, compelling story of survival, tragedy, the enduring power of myth and memory, and the moments that change one's life." --Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Four Winds "[An] enthralling and emotional tale...A story about strength and fate."--Woman's World “An epic novel that explores the metal of human spirit in crisis. It is an expertly told, fascinating story that runs fathoms deep on multiple levels.”—New York Journal of Books It was called "The Titanic of the South." The luxury steamship sank in 1838 with Savannah's elite on board; through time, their fates were forgotten--until the wreck was found, and now their story is finally being told in this breathtaking novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis. When Savannah history professor Everly Winthrop is asked to guest-curate a new museum collection focusing on artifacts recovered from the steamship Pulaski, she's shocked. The ship sank after a boiler explosion in 1838, and the wreckage was just discovered, 180 years later. Everly can't resist the opportunity to try to solve some of the mysteries and myths surrounding the devastating night of its sinking. Everly's research leads her to the astounding history of a family of eleven who boarded the Pulaski together, and the extraordinary stories of two women from this family: a known survivor, Augusta Longstreet, and her niece, Lilly Forsyth, who was never found, along with her child. These aristocratic women were part of Savannah's society, but when the ship exploded, each was faced with difficult and heartbreaking decisions. This is a moving and powerful exploration of what women will do to endure in the face of tragedy, the role fate plays, and the myriad ways we survive the surviving.
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250019729
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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"Antiques dealer Weezie Foley and her best friend BeBe Loudermilk are feeling a little overwhelmed as the December holidays approach in Savannah. Weezie is trying to prepare for her Christmas wedding to Daniel Stipanek while he's off in New York City working as a guest chef for the beautiful Carlotta Carlucci. The very pregnant BeBe is set to deliver at any minute, although she refuses to marry the baby's father, even though she's in love with him."--Library Journal.
Author: Gail Ann Warner
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449740944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Readers are invited to follow old brick walkways, cobblestone streets in a contemporary setting. No place is lovelier than Savannah, and its the perfect setting for Jonathan Rayburn to meet Keri McGuire, anexceptional beauty with auburn hair. Readers will discover how a homeless Vietnam veteran impacts their lives.Untested in his spiritual faith, Jonathan faces his emotional highs and lows by seeking his grandmothers godlyadvice. Meanwhile, Jonathans law school friend in St. Augustine, Daniel Stanton, visits the home of a wealthy client. Mrs.Quinn's portrait catches his attention; one nearly identical portrait of her granddaughter, Miss Laura Martin,captures his wishful thoughts. Challenged with circumstances beyond his control, he defends his ethics with Laura,a gorgeous but argumentative nurse. Countless obstacles bring him to his knees, yet he holds to his convictions,desiring to be Laura's truest friend. Filled with spirited dialogue and interspersed with passages from Jane Eyre, this novel introduces a lively cast ofcharacters. One reader commented, I felt I was reading a travelogue, which made the scenery in my mind vividthrough the color of illustrious scripting.
Author: Carolyn Brown
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1538732432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1352
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It's the most wonderful time... to read a box set of five magical Christmas romances that will get you into the holiday spirit! Merry Cowboy Christmas, by Carolyn Brown 'Tis the night before Christmas, and all through the house is the presence of one wickedly hot cowboy who's come to stay for the holiday! Fiona Logan is everything Jud Dawson thought he'd never find. But with wild weather, nosy neighbors, and a new baby in the family, getting her to admit that she's falling in love might just take a Christmas miracle. Unwrapped, by Katie Lane Contractor Patrick McPherson is deeply committed to his bachelor lifestyle: No strings, no rings. As the Christmas season approaches, however, Patrick still can't quite forget Jacqueline Maguire, his curvalicious one-night stand. Then, when she shows up unexpectedly, all holiday hell breaks loose. Because this year, Patrick is getting the biggest Christmas surprise of his life. Mistletoe Cottage, by Debbie Mason 'Tis the season for love in Harmony Harbor, but it's the last place Sophie DiRossi wants to be. After fleeing many years ago, Sophie is forced to return to the town that harbors a million secrets. Firefighter Liam Gallagher still has some serious feelings for Sophie-and seeing her again sparks a desire so fierce it takes his breath away. Hoping for a little holiday magic, Liam sets out to show Sophie that they deserve a second chance at love. Christmas on Mistletoe Lane, by Annie Rains Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rearview mirror, but his plans get derailed when he learns he's now half owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he's given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it's his pretty-and incredibly headstrong-partner Kaitlyn Russo who's the real challenge. With the grand reopening fast approaching, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he's been given? A Christmas Bride, by Hope Ramsay Haunted by regrets and grief, widower David Lyndon has a bah-humbug approach to the holidays-until he's shown the spirit of the season by his daughter and her godmother Willow. Paired up to plan a Christmas wedding for friends, David and Willow will discover that the best gift is the promise of a future spent together.
Author: Patrick Allen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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An anthology of fiction and nonfiction about Savannah
Author: Stanley Weintraub
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061959464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Historian Stanley Weintraub, author of Silent Night, combines two winning topics—Christmas and the Civil War—in General Sherman’s Christmas, new from Smithsonian Books. Focusing on the holiday season of 1864, when General Sherman relentlessly pushed his troops across Georgia to capture Savannah, General Sherman’s Christmas includes the voices of soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict and is illustrated with striking period prints, making it the perfect holiday present for every history buff.
