Author: Cindy Dees
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369728106
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Trained to be enemies... Do they dare become lovers? CIA Agent Alex Creed’s mission is to take down a deadly criminal before Christmas…and only Nick Kane stands in his way. The black ops agent claims he's after the same target and that working together is the best plan. Never before has Alex been so attracted to someone he shouldn’t trust. Especially knowing Nick has a bit of a death wish, while Alex envisions a future together... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL's Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy's Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian
His Christmas Guardian
Author: Cindy Dees
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369728106
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Trained to be enemies... Do they dare become lovers? CIA Agent Alex Creed’s mission is to take down a deadly criminal before Christmas…and only Nick Kane stands in his way. The black ops agent claims he's after the same target and that working together is the best plan. Never before has Alex been so attracted to someone he shouldn’t trust. Especially knowing Nick has a bit of a death wish, while Alex envisions a future together... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL's Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy's Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369728106
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Trained to be enemies... Do they dare become lovers? CIA Agent Alex Creed’s mission is to take down a deadly criminal before Christmas…and only Nick Kane stands in his way. The black ops agent claims he's after the same target and that working together is the best plan. Never before has Alex been so attracted to someone he shouldn’t trust. Especially knowing Nick has a bit of a death wish, while Alex envisions a future together... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL's Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy's Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian
The Box of Delights
Author: John Masefield
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 9781590172513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Strange things begin to happen the minute young Kay Harker boards the train to go home for Christmas and finds himself under observation by two very shifty-looking characters. Arriving at his destination, the boy is immediately accosted by a bright-eyed old man with a mysterious message: “The wolves are running.” Soon danger is everywhere, as a gang of criminals headed by the notorious wizard Abner Brown and his witch wife Sylvia Daisy Pouncer gets to work. What does Abner Brown want? The magic box that the old man has entrusted to Kay, which allows him to travel freely not only in space but in time, too. The gang will stop at nothing to carry out their plan, even kidnapping Kay’s friend, the tough little Maria Jones, and threatening to cancel Christmas celebrations altogether. But with the help of his allies, including an intrepid mouse, a squadron of Roman soldiers, the legendary Herne the Hunter, and the inventor of the Box of Delights himself, Kay just may be able rescue his friend, foil Abner Brown’s plot, and save Christmas, too. At once a thriller, a romp, and a spellbinding fantasy, The Box of Delights is a great English children’s book and a perfect Christmas treat.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 9781590172513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Strange things begin to happen the minute young Kay Harker boards the train to go home for Christmas and finds himself under observation by two very shifty-looking characters. Arriving at his destination, the boy is immediately accosted by a bright-eyed old man with a mysterious message: “The wolves are running.” Soon danger is everywhere, as a gang of criminals headed by the notorious wizard Abner Brown and his witch wife Sylvia Daisy Pouncer gets to work. What does Abner Brown want? The magic box that the old man has entrusted to Kay, which allows him to travel freely not only in space but in time, too. The gang will stop at nothing to carry out their plan, even kidnapping Kay’s friend, the tough little Maria Jones, and threatening to cancel Christmas celebrations altogether. But with the help of his allies, including an intrepid mouse, a squadron of Roman soldiers, the legendary Herne the Hunter, and the inventor of the Box of Delights himself, Kay just may be able rescue his friend, foil Abner Brown’s plot, and save Christmas, too. At once a thriller, a romp, and a spellbinding fantasy, The Box of Delights is a great English children’s book and a perfect Christmas treat.
An Almost Perfect Christmas
Author: Nina Stibbe
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316415790
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
From the author of Love, Nina -- a hilarious ode to the joys and insanities of the most wonderful time of the year. Every family has its Christmas traditions and memories, and Nina Stibbe's is no exception. From her kitchen-phobic mother's annual obsession with roasting the perfect turkey (an elusive dream to this day) to the quest for a perfect teacher gift (memorable for all the wrong reasons); from the tragic Christmas tree ("is it meant to look like that?") to the acceptable formula for thank-you letters (must include Health Inquiry and Interesting Comment), Nina Stibbe captures all that is magical and maddening about the holidays.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316415790
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
From the author of Love, Nina -- a hilarious ode to the joys and insanities of the most wonderful time of the year. Every family has its Christmas traditions and memories, and Nina Stibbe's is no exception. From her kitchen-phobic mother's annual obsession with roasting the perfect turkey (an elusive dream to this day) to the quest for a perfect teacher gift (memorable for all the wrong reasons); from the tragic Christmas tree ("is it meant to look like that?") to the acceptable formula for thank-you letters (must include Health Inquiry and Interesting Comment), Nina Stibbe captures all that is magical and maddening about the holidays.
Books Do Furnish a Room
Author: Anthony Powell
Publisher: Fontana Press
ISBN: 9780006540540
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher: Fontana Press
ISBN: 9780006540540
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
Author: Stella Gibbons
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101565578
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders's shawls, the family shares their traditional "Christmas pudding"-a mélange containing random objects of doom foretelling the coming year: a coffin nail for death, a bad sixpence for financial ruin, and a menthol cone to indicate that the lucky recipient will go "blind wi' headache." These lively tales will delight anyone who loves Stella Gibbons and her signature wit.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101565578
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders's shawls, the family shares their traditional "Christmas pudding"-a mélange containing random objects of doom foretelling the coming year: a coffin nail for death, a bad sixpence for financial ruin, and a menthol cone to indicate that the lucky recipient will go "blind wi' headache." These lively tales will delight anyone who loves Stella Gibbons and her signature wit.
A Boy Called Christmas
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399552677
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this warmhearted Christmas caper. Eleven-year-old Nikolas—nicknamed “Christmas”—has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he’s happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him. Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things—if only he can reach his father before it’s too late. . . . Sparkling with wit and warmth, A Boy Called Christmas is a cheeky new Christmas classic-in-the-making from acclaimed author Matt Haig and illustrator Chris Mould. "Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic!" --Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library “The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho! My children loved it.” —Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi “The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades.” —Stephen Fry "Humorous and heartfelt, A Boy Called Christmas will grow your heart three sizes and make you believe in magic." --Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump "Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories.”—Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399552677
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this warmhearted Christmas caper. Eleven-year-old Nikolas—nicknamed “Christmas”—has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he’s happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him. Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things—if only he can reach his father before it’s too late. . . . Sparkling with wit and warmth, A Boy Called Christmas is a cheeky new Christmas classic-in-the-making from acclaimed author Matt Haig and illustrator Chris Mould. "Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic!" --Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library “The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho! My children loved it.” —Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi “The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades.” —Stephen Fry "Humorous and heartfelt, A Boy Called Christmas will grow your heart three sizes and make you believe in magic." --Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump "Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories.”—Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book
The Kingdom of Christmas
Author: The Snow The Snow Spirit
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503027626
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Award-winning children's Christmas fantasy novel (ages 7 to 12) When their enchanting Christmas Kingdom is overthrown by an evil Guardian, and Santa and The Spirit of Christmas are taken captive inside an icy castle, it is up to Prince Michael and Princess Sarah to save the day. A Secret Scroll reveals their mysterious powers and some unforgettable Christmas characters light their way. Yet as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, grappling with thrilling caves, hidden forests and the mind-blowing 'curse of the frozen candle', some blood-curdling questions seep out of the shadows. What does the wicked Guardian really want, and who cries out eerily from deep inside his forgotten chambers? Are the children caught up in a web far darker than they can imagine, and if so, how will they ever manage to rescue Christmas, not just for their Kingdom, but for the entire world beyond it? This is a Christmas cracker of a novel, bursting with laughter and magic and packed with unforgettable twists and turns, culminating in a finale that will take your breath away. Chapters 1 - The Night Before Advent 2 - An Eventful Afternoon 3 - Villa Noel 4 - The Festival of Christmas Mountain - Part One 5 - The Festival of Christmas Mountain - Part Two 6 - Blitzen's Discovery 7 - The Magic Mixing Bowl 8 - The Court of Christmas 9 - The Scroll at Cosy Cottage 10 - The Parcel at Christmas Street Station 11 - The Frozen Candle 12 - A Night Underneath the Oak Tree 13 - Back at the Prisons 14 - The Start of the Journey 15 - What Happened at Mistletoe Falls 16 - The Escape 17 - The Forest of Magic Lanterns 18 - The Guardian's Bargain 19 - Into the Castle 20 - The Fight for Christmas 21 - A Christmas Feast An enchanting novel packed with exhilerating adventure for ages 7 to 12 Tags: magic, quest, fantasy, preteen, chapter books, action, adventure, funny, animals, christmas carol, children's christmas story, christmas books for kids, books for boys, books for girls, books for kids age 9 12, children's christmas books 2017, kids books ages 9 12, books for kids age 9-12, childrens books by age 9 to 12 best sellers, children's books ages 9 12, childrens novels ages 8-11, childrens christmas books age 8-12, 10 year old kid's novel, 3rd grade, age 6 8, age 7, age 8, age 9, age 10, age 11, age 12, ages 6-8, ages 9-12. View trailer at www.thesnowspirit.com
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503027626
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Award-winning children's Christmas fantasy novel (ages 7 to 12) When their enchanting Christmas Kingdom is overthrown by an evil Guardian, and Santa and The Spirit of Christmas are taken captive inside an icy castle, it is up to Prince Michael and Princess Sarah to save the day. A Secret Scroll reveals their mysterious powers and some unforgettable Christmas characters light their way. Yet as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, grappling with thrilling caves, hidden forests and the mind-blowing 'curse of the frozen candle', some blood-curdling questions seep out of the shadows. What does the wicked Guardian really want, and who cries out eerily from deep inside his forgotten chambers? Are the children caught up in a web far darker than they can imagine, and if so, how will they ever manage to rescue Christmas, not just for their Kingdom, but for the entire world beyond it? This is a Christmas cracker of a novel, bursting with laughter and magic and packed with unforgettable twists and turns, culminating in a finale that will take your breath away. Chapters 1 - The Night Before Advent 2 - An Eventful Afternoon 3 - Villa Noel 4 - The Festival of Christmas Mountain - Part One 5 - The Festival of Christmas Mountain - Part Two 6 - Blitzen's Discovery 7 - The Magic Mixing Bowl 8 - The Court of Christmas 9 - The Scroll at Cosy Cottage 10 - The Parcel at Christmas Street Station 11 - The Frozen Candle 12 - A Night Underneath the Oak Tree 13 - Back at the Prisons 14 - The Start of the Journey 15 - What Happened at Mistletoe Falls 16 - The Escape 17 - The Forest of Magic Lanterns 18 - The Guardian's Bargain 19 - Into the Castle 20 - The Fight for Christmas 21 - A Christmas Feast An enchanting novel packed with exhilerating adventure for ages 7 to 12 Tags: magic, quest, fantasy, preteen, chapter books, action, adventure, funny, animals, christmas carol, children's christmas story, christmas books for kids, books for boys, books for girls, books for kids age 9 12, children's christmas books 2017, kids books ages 9 12, books for kids age 9-12, childrens books by age 9 to 12 best sellers, children's books ages 9 12, childrens novels ages 8-11, childrens christmas books age 8-12, 10 year old kid's novel, 3rd grade, age 6 8, age 7, age 8, age 9, age 10, age 11, age 12, ages 6-8, ages 9-12. View trailer at www.thesnowspirit.com
Cat That Could Open the Fridge
Author: Simon Hoggart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781843543572
Category : Circular letters
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The advent of the home computer has made Christmas round robin letters ubiquitous. Where once the hot news about Tamsin's A levels would be sent in a short note, now it's not unusual to get a letter that includes several pages of misery--emergency operations, dead relatives, sackings, rainy holidays, and so forth--decorated with jolly snowmen and smiling Santas. Some people go further and send out whole booklets. Computers have also made it possible to include photographs of the family eating paté in their Provencal garden, or sitting in a hot tub in California. Simon Hoggart gets hundreds of round robin letters sent to him every year and has collected the funniest, most irritating, most surreal extracts into this hilarious short book. Along the way he considers why people hate these letters so much and what they tell us about the British middle classes. What, exactly, lies behind the impulse to write about Roger's decision to cycle to work for health reasons, or Jeremy's trip to Tasmania, or the replacement pet rabbit?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781843543572
Category : Circular letters
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The advent of the home computer has made Christmas round robin letters ubiquitous. Where once the hot news about Tamsin's A levels would be sent in a short note, now it's not unusual to get a letter that includes several pages of misery--emergency operations, dead relatives, sackings, rainy holidays, and so forth--decorated with jolly snowmen and smiling Santas. Some people go further and send out whole booklets. Computers have also made it possible to include photographs of the family eating paté in their Provencal garden, or sitting in a hot tub in California. Simon Hoggart gets hundreds of round robin letters sent to him every year and has collected the funniest, most irritating, most surreal extracts into this hilarious short book. Along the way he considers why people hate these letters so much and what they tell us about the British middle classes. What, exactly, lies behind the impulse to write about Roger's decision to cycle to work for health reasons, or Jeremy's trip to Tasmania, or the replacement pet rabbit?
Seahorses
Author: Bidisha
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0006550304
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A novel following three young Londoners in search of life, love and the pursuit of happiness.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0006550304
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A novel following three young Londoners in search of life, love and the pursuit of happiness.
Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6226
Book Description
The 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)' is an unprecedented anthology that brings together an extraordinary array of literary talent spanning various periods and styles, all converging on the theme of Christmas. This collection navigates the rich terrain of festive literature, from the heartfelt to the fantastical, embodying the spirit of the season through a diversity of voices and forms. It includes timeless works that have shaped our understanding and celebration of Christmas, utilizing a range of literary styles that encompass the poetic, the whimsical, and the deeply reflective. The eclectic mix serves not only as a celebration of the holiday spirit but also as a testament to the evolving nature of storytelling across generations. The authors and poets represented in this collection, from Selma Lagerlöf to Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Emily Dickinson to William Butler Yeats, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Their collective contributions reflect significant movements within literatureRomanticism, Realism, the Victorian erawhile also delving into personal, often introspective themes. Through their diverse voices, the collection offers a panoramic view of Christmas as both a universal celebration and a deeply personal experience, highlighting the ways in which this holiday has inspired some of the greatest literary minds. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been depicted in literature. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with works that span genres and periods, inviting a deeper appreciation of the holiday through the lens of some of the most celebrated authors in literary history. For scholars and casual readers alike, the 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection' promises not only a comprehensive overview of Christmas literature but also a rewarding exploration of the human condition as reflected in these seasonal narratives. Delving into this collection is an invitation to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Christmas and to discover anew the profound joy and reflection the season brings.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6226
Book Description
The 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)' is an unprecedented anthology that brings together an extraordinary array of literary talent spanning various periods and styles, all converging on the theme of Christmas. This collection navigates the rich terrain of festive literature, from the heartfelt to the fantastical, embodying the spirit of the season through a diversity of voices and forms. It includes timeless works that have shaped our understanding and celebration of Christmas, utilizing a range of literary styles that encompass the poetic, the whimsical, and the deeply reflective. The eclectic mix serves not only as a celebration of the holiday spirit but also as a testament to the evolving nature of storytelling across generations. The authors and poets represented in this collection, from Selma Lagerlöf to Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Emily Dickinson to William Butler Yeats, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Their collective contributions reflect significant movements within literatureRomanticism, Realism, the Victorian erawhile also delving into personal, often introspective themes. Through their diverse voices, the collection offers a panoramic view of Christmas as both a universal celebration and a deeply personal experience, highlighting the ways in which this holiday has inspired some of the greatest literary minds. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been depicted in literature. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with works that span genres and periods, inviting a deeper appreciation of the holiday through the lens of some of the most celebrated authors in literary history. For scholars and casual readers alike, the 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection' promises not only a comprehensive overview of Christmas literature but also a rewarding exploration of the human condition as reflected in these seasonal narratives. Delving into this collection is an invitation to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Christmas and to discover anew the profound joy and reflection the season brings.