Author: Adam Spencer
Publisher: Field Books
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The Christmas season is a time for joy, tradition, and family. It's also a time for pressure, expectations, and the occasional holiday meltdown. For Tom, a well-meaning but slightly neurotic father, Christmas is an annual opportunity to outdo himself, to create a holiday experience that will be the envy of all who witness it. Fueled by ambition and driven by a desire to impress his family, Tom sets out on a series of extravagant, often financially disastrous, endeavors, convinced that the perfect Christmas is within his grasp. But as his plans spiral out of control, Tom begins to realize that the perfect Christmas is a myth – and perhaps not even desirable. Join Tom and his family as they navigate the chaotic, heartwarming, and ultimately hilarious journey to create a Christmas that is both unforgettable and deeply flawed. Get ready for a wild ride filled with misadventures, unexpected discoveries, and a dash of holiday magic, all in the spirit of laughter, love, and a little bit of Christmas chaos.
The Christmas Gamble
Author: Adam Spencer
Publisher: Field Books
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The Christmas season is a time for joy, tradition, and family. It's also a time for pressure, expectations, and the occasional holiday meltdown. For Tom, a well-meaning but slightly neurotic father, Christmas is an annual opportunity to outdo himself, to create a holiday experience that will be the envy of all who witness it. Fueled by ambition and driven by a desire to impress his family, Tom sets out on a series of extravagant, often financially disastrous, endeavors, convinced that the perfect Christmas is within his grasp. But as his plans spiral out of control, Tom begins to realize that the perfect Christmas is a myth – and perhaps not even desirable. Join Tom and his family as they navigate the chaotic, heartwarming, and ultimately hilarious journey to create a Christmas that is both unforgettable and deeply flawed. Get ready for a wild ride filled with misadventures, unexpected discoveries, and a dash of holiday magic, all in the spirit of laughter, love, and a little bit of Christmas chaos.
Publisher: Field Books
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The Christmas season is a time for joy, tradition, and family. It's also a time for pressure, expectations, and the occasional holiday meltdown. For Tom, a well-meaning but slightly neurotic father, Christmas is an annual opportunity to outdo himself, to create a holiday experience that will be the envy of all who witness it. Fueled by ambition and driven by a desire to impress his family, Tom sets out on a series of extravagant, often financially disastrous, endeavors, convinced that the perfect Christmas is within his grasp. But as his plans spiral out of control, Tom begins to realize that the perfect Christmas is a myth – and perhaps not even desirable. Join Tom and his family as they navigate the chaotic, heartwarming, and ultimately hilarious journey to create a Christmas that is both unforgettable and deeply flawed. Get ready for a wild ride filled with misadventures, unexpected discoveries, and a dash of holiday magic, all in the spirit of laughter, love, and a little bit of Christmas chaos.
The Christmas Gamble
Author: Matt J. McGee
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359866972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Chris is tired of the same old holiday traditions. Separated this season from her usual family routines and stuck in her job as a croupier at a local casino, she looks for a break from the norm - something to keep the spirit of the holidays alive. She finds an unlikely opportunity to renew her Christmas cheer through a random social media post. And an unlikely person just happens to be watching.... 'The Christmas Gamble' first appeared in 2018 as first place in the Heart & Mind Press holiday story contest.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359866972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Chris is tired of the same old holiday traditions. Separated this season from her usual family routines and stuck in her job as a croupier at a local casino, she looks for a break from the norm - something to keep the spirit of the holidays alive. She finds an unlikely opportunity to renew her Christmas cheer through a random social media post. And an unlikely person just happens to be watching.... 'The Christmas Gamble' first appeared in 2018 as first place in the Heart & Mind Press holiday story contest.
The Christmas Bet
Author: Carrie Thorne
Publisher: Thorny Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 603
Book Description
A Standalone Steamy Holiday Double Feature Romance. One Christmas Vacation, Two Happily Ever Afters. Two complete stories in one delectable book. Get festive with fake dates, love triangles, firefighters and rockstars, friends to lovers, and love at first sight. Tangled Lights Those who can't do, write. Or so romance novelist Devon tells herself. When her hot coworker asks her to be his fake Christmas date, she's all-in for the research aspect, and if more comes of it? Bonus. Two weeks at his family cabin, skiing every day? Double fantastic. Until she lays eyes on his firefigher cousin and makes a mess of everything. Angel on Top When accountant-by-day, rockstar-by-night Pike asks Devon to be his fake date to Christmas, he meant to ask her to be his real date, but he bungled it. Even at that, where there should be sparks, there are sputters. Another failed relationship in a series of disasters. After enough fails, maybe he needs someone to help him figure out what he keeps doing wrong. Charlie relationships every guy she dates, even her long-time friend Alexei. Next time, she's going to rent before she puts a down payment on another relationship lemon. Pike's hot, nice, trustworthy, and she's a sucker for the eyebrow ring and baby blue eyes. Maybe she just needs a little practice.
Publisher: Thorny Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 603
Book Description
A Standalone Steamy Holiday Double Feature Romance. One Christmas Vacation, Two Happily Ever Afters. Two complete stories in one delectable book. Get festive with fake dates, love triangles, firefighters and rockstars, friends to lovers, and love at first sight. Tangled Lights Those who can't do, write. Or so romance novelist Devon tells herself. When her hot coworker asks her to be his fake Christmas date, she's all-in for the research aspect, and if more comes of it? Bonus. Two weeks at his family cabin, skiing every day? Double fantastic. Until she lays eyes on his firefigher cousin and makes a mess of everything. Angel on Top When accountant-by-day, rockstar-by-night Pike asks Devon to be his fake date to Christmas, he meant to ask her to be his real date, but he bungled it. Even at that, where there should be sparks, there are sputters. Another failed relationship in a series of disasters. After enough fails, maybe he needs someone to help him figure out what he keeps doing wrong. Charlie relationships every guy she dates, even her long-time friend Alexei. Next time, she's going to rent before she puts a down payment on another relationship lemon. Pike's hot, nice, trustworthy, and she's a sucker for the eyebrow ring and baby blue eyes. Maybe she just needs a little practice.
All the Colors of Christmas (Board)
Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Publisher: Convergent Books
ISBN: 059357964X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The bestselling author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences—including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene—connected to those bright hues. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown. Christmas is RED. It's a bright shiny sled. It's candy canes, and toy store lanes. It's sprinkles on sweet bread. Christmas is BROWN It’s pinecones scattered round… It’s a cradle soft with hay And a donkey’s gentle bray. It’s God within a baby’s skin on that very first Christmas Day. All the colors come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU—you’re a part of the story, the joy and the glory! Matthew shows us again and again that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love, celebrating treasured traditions, and making new memories—all in vivid color.
Publisher: Convergent Books
ISBN: 059357964X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The bestselling author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences—including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene—connected to those bright hues. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown. Christmas is RED. It's a bright shiny sled. It's candy canes, and toy store lanes. It's sprinkles on sweet bread. Christmas is BROWN It’s pinecones scattered round… It’s a cradle soft with hay And a donkey’s gentle bray. It’s God within a baby’s skin on that very first Christmas Day. All the colors come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU—you’re a part of the story, the joy and the glory! Matthew shows us again and again that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love, celebrating treasured traditions, and making new memories—all in vivid color.
Good Night Christmas
Author: Adam Gamble
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1602191972
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Say goodnight to the festive holiday of Christmas! Merry Christmas! Take a peek into a traditional family Christmas. Your toddler will experience all the fun activities and traditions of Christmas, such as hanging ornaments, caroling, making snow angels, and leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. This book is the perfect gift to bring for little Christmas lovers everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about Christmas, including Good Night North Pole, Good Night Baby Jesus, Good Night Christmas Tree, and many more! Surprise your festive toddler today with Good Night Christmas!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1602191972
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Say goodnight to the festive holiday of Christmas! Merry Christmas! Take a peek into a traditional family Christmas. Your toddler will experience all the fun activities and traditions of Christmas, such as hanging ornaments, caroling, making snow angels, and leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. This book is the perfect gift to bring for little Christmas lovers everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about Christmas, including Good Night North Pole, Good Night Baby Jesus, Good Night Christmas Tree, and many more! Surprise your festive toddler today with Good Night Christmas!
The Christmas Wedding Crashers
Author: Amy Vastine
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
’Tis the season… To prevent a wedding! Holly Hayward is shocked when she learns that her great-uncle is planning to marry Jonah Drake’s grandmother. Have they forgotten about the bitter generations-old Hayward-Drake feud? Now Holly is determined to thwart the disastrous Christmas wedding—even if it means teaming up with her nemesis, handsome and way-too-perfect Jonah. But crashing one forbidden romance might just be the beginning of a completely new one… From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Stop the Wedding! Book 1: A Bridesmaid to Remember Book 2: His Brother's Bride Book 3: A Marriage of Inconvenience Book 4: The Sheriff's Valentine Book 5: The Christmas Wedding Crashers Book 6: His Texas Runaway Bride
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
’Tis the season… To prevent a wedding! Holly Hayward is shocked when she learns that her great-uncle is planning to marry Jonah Drake’s grandmother. Have they forgotten about the bitter generations-old Hayward-Drake feud? Now Holly is determined to thwart the disastrous Christmas wedding—even if it means teaming up with her nemesis, handsome and way-too-perfect Jonah. But crashing one forbidden romance might just be the beginning of a completely new one… From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Stop the Wedding! Book 1: A Bridesmaid to Remember Book 2: His Brother's Bride Book 3: A Marriage of Inconvenience Book 4: The Sheriff's Valentine Book 5: The Christmas Wedding Crashers Book 6: His Texas Runaway Bride
The Ministry of SUITs
Author: Paul Gamble
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250086825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Memo: For Ministry of Strange, Unusual, and Impossible Things Operatives Only RE: The Ministry of SUITs by Paul Gamble (winner of the Eilís Dillon award for a first children’s book) A series of strange incidents have been reported in Belfast: * Oddball kids are going missing * There are several unconfirmed signs of pirates. * A wild bear known to be a very sore loser at musical statues has escaped from the museum and is on the rampage. Fortunately, our newest recruits, Jack Pearse, a curious boy skilled at logical thinking and seeing what's actually there, and Trudy Emerson, the most dangerous girl in his school, are on the case. As per Ministry policy, they are currently being trained in the use of The Speed (patent pending) and will have full access to Ministry supplies (assuming they manage to navigate the paperwork without going insane), so we are confident that they will succeed in their mission to discover and foil this villainous plot. Please provide all assistance possible, as a) they don't know who they are actually up against, b) the world is much stranger than they realized, and c) they are only 12 and have to be in bed by 10 p.m. P.S.-Could all Ministry operatives who have borrowed dinosaurs in the past two weeks please return them? We're running low on inventory.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250086825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Memo: For Ministry of Strange, Unusual, and Impossible Things Operatives Only RE: The Ministry of SUITs by Paul Gamble (winner of the Eilís Dillon award for a first children’s book) A series of strange incidents have been reported in Belfast: * Oddball kids are going missing * There are several unconfirmed signs of pirates. * A wild bear known to be a very sore loser at musical statues has escaped from the museum and is on the rampage. Fortunately, our newest recruits, Jack Pearse, a curious boy skilled at logical thinking and seeing what's actually there, and Trudy Emerson, the most dangerous girl in his school, are on the case. As per Ministry policy, they are currently being trained in the use of The Speed (patent pending) and will have full access to Ministry supplies (assuming they manage to navigate the paperwork without going insane), so we are confident that they will succeed in their mission to discover and foil this villainous plot. Please provide all assistance possible, as a) they don't know who they are actually up against, b) the world is much stranger than they realized, and c) they are only 12 and have to be in bed by 10 p.m. P.S.-Could all Ministry operatives who have borrowed dinosaurs in the past two weeks please return them? We're running low on inventory.
The Christmas Keeper
Author: Jenn McKinlay
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451492463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
True love and holiday cheer combine for an unforgettable romance in this second Happily Ever After novel featuring a North Carolina bookstore from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Ones. All he wants for Christmas… The second Joaquin Solis saw Savannah Wilson, he knew she was destined to be his wife. Unfortunately, Savannah’s sights are set on a happily-ever-after of another kind: skewering the boss who got her fired. Until then, she won’t act on the scorching sexual chemistry that is brewing between them, leaving Joaquin scrambling to find a way to capture her heart. When the opportunity arises to use his ranch to boost Savannah's publicity career, Joaquin doesn’t hesitate to invite her into his world at Shadow Pines and woo her with all of his Christmas loving mojo. It’s a gamble since the holidays aren’t really Savannah's thing and helping her might also mean losing her as she plans to shake the dust off of their quaint town in North Carolina and head back to New York City the first chance she gets. But Joaquin believes in the magic of Christmas and he knows with a little help from his friends at the Happily Ever After Bookstore, he can convince the woman of his dreams that he’s a keeper…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451492463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
True love and holiday cheer combine for an unforgettable romance in this second Happily Ever After novel featuring a North Carolina bookstore from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Ones. All he wants for Christmas… The second Joaquin Solis saw Savannah Wilson, he knew she was destined to be his wife. Unfortunately, Savannah’s sights are set on a happily-ever-after of another kind: skewering the boss who got her fired. Until then, she won’t act on the scorching sexual chemistry that is brewing between them, leaving Joaquin scrambling to find a way to capture her heart. When the opportunity arises to use his ranch to boost Savannah's publicity career, Joaquin doesn’t hesitate to invite her into his world at Shadow Pines and woo her with all of his Christmas loving mojo. It’s a gamble since the holidays aren’t really Savannah's thing and helping her might also mean losing her as she plans to shake the dust off of their quaint town in North Carolina and head back to New York City the first chance she gets. But Joaquin believes in the magic of Christmas and he knows with a little help from his friends at the Happily Ever After Bookstore, he can convince the woman of his dreams that he’s a keeper…
Working with Women's Groups for Problem Gambling
Author: Liz Karter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317635736
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Why do so many women with gambling addiction relapse? Lifelong recovery requires much more than to just stop gambling. Women’s groups provide long-term benefits and support and have proven to be highly successful in promoting recovery from gambling addiction. By following the story of a real women’s group for problem gambling over the course of a year, Liz Karter explains how, for women, both the cause of and the cure for gambling addiction lies in relationship. Karter shows clearly how learning to face and cope with real life situations and relationships is essential to maintain recovery. She shares the themes which run through each women’s group, such as fear of trusting others, and the guilt, shame and risk associated with being truly seen and heard. Women’s Groups for Problem Gambling shows that with a combination of specialist intervention, women’s group support, courage and compassion, women can learn to stop running from their addiction and instead find joy and support in building relationships and communities. This highly accessible book provides a unique opportunity to gain a very personal insight into the group process, both for therapists and clinicians and for women wishing to better understand their addiction.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317635736
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Why do so many women with gambling addiction relapse? Lifelong recovery requires much more than to just stop gambling. Women’s groups provide long-term benefits and support and have proven to be highly successful in promoting recovery from gambling addiction. By following the story of a real women’s group for problem gambling over the course of a year, Liz Karter explains how, for women, both the cause of and the cure for gambling addiction lies in relationship. Karter shows clearly how learning to face and cope with real life situations and relationships is essential to maintain recovery. She shares the themes which run through each women’s group, such as fear of trusting others, and the guilt, shame and risk associated with being truly seen and heard. Women’s Groups for Problem Gambling shows that with a combination of specialist intervention, women’s group support, courage and compassion, women can learn to stop running from their addiction and instead find joy and support in building relationships and communities. This highly accessible book provides a unique opportunity to gain a very personal insight into the group process, both for therapists and clinicians and for women wishing to better understand their addiction.
The Christmas Bride
Author: Grace Livingston Hill
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1620290766
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Now a wealthy man, Greg Sterling heads back east to make a name for himself. But on his first day home, he stumbles on a down-and-out young woman in desperate need of his help. Then just as quickly as she appeared, Margaret McLaren vanishes without a trace. As several days of searching come up empty-handed, old flame Alice Blair saunters into Greg’s world, vying to win his heart—and his pocketbook. But will her coquettishness keep Greg from finding his true love?
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1620290766
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Now a wealthy man, Greg Sterling heads back east to make a name for himself. But on his first day home, he stumbles on a down-and-out young woman in desperate need of his help. Then just as quickly as she appeared, Margaret McLaren vanishes without a trace. As several days of searching come up empty-handed, old flame Alice Blair saunters into Greg’s world, vying to win his heart—and his pocketbook. But will her coquettishness keep Greg from finding his true love?