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Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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My father, the Father Christmas !
Author: Jean Pierre Bernadin
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 2322133000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
At the time of the Renaissance, Miranda is a smart little Alsatian and full of ideas, and who lives in a tiny country village. But the father of Miranda him, with really wacky ideas! Cars after dramas in the village, Nicolas is going to have the strange idea of distributing toys to children, in spite of the relentlessness of the village priest and who will do everything to defeat this strange idea, really very far - after him ! But despite the very grumpy Cure, Miranda's father will eventually become the most famous and famous man in the world, celebrated under the two different names of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus! Warning : The translation of the French has been made by the author himself and undoubtedly contains many defects, the author without excuse.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 2322133000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
At the time of the Renaissance, Miranda is a smart little Alsatian and full of ideas, and who lives in a tiny country village. But the father of Miranda him, with really wacky ideas! Cars after dramas in the village, Nicolas is going to have the strange idea of distributing toys to children, in spite of the relentlessness of the village priest and who will do everything to defeat this strange idea, really very far - after him ! But despite the very grumpy Cure, Miranda's father will eventually become the most famous and famous man in the world, celebrated under the two different names of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus! Warning : The translation of the French has been made by the author himself and undoubtedly contains many defects, the author without excuse.
Father Christmas
Author: Judith Arnold
Publisher: Judith Arnold
ISBN: 0985229349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Book Two of the Daddy School series, originally published in 1997. Arlington, Connecticut police detective John Russo is responsible to a fault. When his girlfriend got pregnant, he married her. When she walked out on the marriage, he committed himself to raising their son himself. But when his baby-sitter has a family emergency and must fly to California, John’s carefully rigged existence comes crashing down. He needs help, and fast. Molly Saunders co-founded the Daddy School to help men become better fathers. She wants to help John, not just by providing a space for his two-year-old son in her preschool but also by teaching him how to deal with his son’s demands—and teaching him that despite the occasional brutality of his work, he can still be a loving, vulnerable man. When it comes to learning the skills he needs to raise his son well, John is an A student. But Molly’s lessons in love prove much more challenging. Can a man who conceals a gun inside his undercover Santa Claus costume actually be the gentle, sensitive man of Molly’s dreams?
Publisher: Judith Arnold
ISBN: 0985229349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Book Two of the Daddy School series, originally published in 1997. Arlington, Connecticut police detective John Russo is responsible to a fault. When his girlfriend got pregnant, he married her. When she walked out on the marriage, he committed himself to raising their son himself. But when his baby-sitter has a family emergency and must fly to California, John’s carefully rigged existence comes crashing down. He needs help, and fast. Molly Saunders co-founded the Daddy School to help men become better fathers. She wants to help John, not just by providing a space for his two-year-old son in her preschool but also by teaching him how to deal with his son’s demands—and teaching him that despite the occasional brutality of his work, he can still be a loving, vulnerable man. When it comes to learning the skills he needs to raise his son well, John is an A student. But Molly’s lessons in love prove much more challenging. Can a man who conceals a gun inside his undercover Santa Claus costume actually be the gentle, sensitive man of Molly’s dreams?
Saint or Sinner? Father Christmas - The Chicago Years (An Unauthorised Biography)
Author: Stefan Allsebrook
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471702197
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471702197
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
A Father Christmas Story: Being a Tale of How Father Christmas Came to Be
Author: Paul T. Kidd
Publisher: Cheshire Henbury
ISBN: 1901864103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Ever wondered where the fable of Father Christmas came from? Well, here is an imaginative answer. Set in the forests of the cold north one Yuletide Eve long ago, A Father Christmas Story tells of strange encounters and mysterious events. The tale provides an account, in keeping with the spirit of the festive period, of the first appearance of Father Christmas. It is the story of one man's appointment with destiny and a meeting that changed the world forever. Conveying the true meaning of Christmas, this unusual and engaging book is full of familiar Christmas images.
Publisher: Cheshire Henbury
ISBN: 1901864103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Ever wondered where the fable of Father Christmas came from? Well, here is an imaginative answer. Set in the forests of the cold north one Yuletide Eve long ago, A Father Christmas Story tells of strange encounters and mysterious events. The tale provides an account, in keeping with the spirit of the festive period, of the first appearance of Father Christmas. It is the story of one man's appointment with destiny and a meeting that changed the world forever. Conveying the true meaning of Christmas, this unusual and engaging book is full of familiar Christmas images.
Father Christmas Adventures
Author: Paul T Kidd
Publisher: Cheshire Henbury
ISBN: 1901864138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
In the best tradition of Christmas stories, Father Christmas Adventures provides a celebration of the festive season, while also critiquing contemporary society. Consisting of three short tales, all involving Father Christmas, this book delivers fables with unexpected twists and encounters, resulting in a degree of novelty that is rarely seen in this genre of fiction. Starting with a light-hearted account of what happens to parents who do not believe in Father Christmas, the book then offers a story where Father Christmas shows his concern for humanity's often damaging attitudes towards the natural world. Both tales hint at darker forces at work in the world, but this darkness comes to the fore in the final story, which cleverly links Father Christmas to one of the wise men in the nativity, while also creating an entanglement with an earlier work by the author (A Father Christmas Story). Father Christmas Adventures is a festive season delight that will truly stir the Christmas spirit and leave the reader reflecting on the author's crystal clear message concerning the urgent need for all peoples of the Earth to re-engage in saving humanity from itself.
Publisher: Cheshire Henbury
ISBN: 1901864138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
In the best tradition of Christmas stories, Father Christmas Adventures provides a celebration of the festive season, while also critiquing contemporary society. Consisting of three short tales, all involving Father Christmas, this book delivers fables with unexpected twists and encounters, resulting in a degree of novelty that is rarely seen in this genre of fiction. Starting with a light-hearted account of what happens to parents who do not believe in Father Christmas, the book then offers a story where Father Christmas shows his concern for humanity's often damaging attitudes towards the natural world. Both tales hint at darker forces at work in the world, but this darkness comes to the fore in the final story, which cleverly links Father Christmas to one of the wise men in the nativity, while also creating an entanglement with an earlier work by the author (A Father Christmas Story). Father Christmas Adventures is a festive season delight that will truly stir the Christmas spirit and leave the reader reflecting on the author's crystal clear message concerning the urgent need for all peoples of the Earth to re-engage in saving humanity from itself.
Finding Father Christmas & Engaging Father Christmas
Author: Robin Jones Gunn
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455565954
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
By beloved author Robin Jones Gunn, two timeless, heartwarming Christmas novellas bound together for the first time in an omnibus edition. In Finding Christmas, Miranda Carson's search for her father leads her unexpectedly to London with only a few feeble clues as to who he might be. Immediately welcomed into a family that doesn't recognize her, and whom she's quickly coming to love, she faces a terrible decision. Should she reveal her true identity and destroy their idyllic image of her father? Or should she carry the truth home with her to San Francisco and remain alone in this world? Whatever choice she makes during this London Christmas will forever change the future for both herself and the family she can't bear to leave. In Engaging Father Christmas Miranda Carson can't wait to return to England for Christmas and to be with her boyfriend, Ian. She has spent a lifetime yearning for a place to call home, and she's sure Carlton Heath will be it, especially when a hinted-at engagement ring slips into the conversation. But Miranda's high hopes for a jolly Christmas with the small circle of people she has come to love are toppled when Ian's father is hospitalized and the matriarch of the Whitcombe family withholds her blessing from Miranda. Questions run rampant in Miranda's mind about whether she really belongs in this cheery corner of the world. Then, when her true identity threatens all her relationships in unanticipated ways, Miranda is certain all is lost. And yet . . . maybe Father Christmas has special gifts in store for her after all.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455565954
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
By beloved author Robin Jones Gunn, two timeless, heartwarming Christmas novellas bound together for the first time in an omnibus edition. In Finding Christmas, Miranda Carson's search for her father leads her unexpectedly to London with only a few feeble clues as to who he might be. Immediately welcomed into a family that doesn't recognize her, and whom she's quickly coming to love, she faces a terrible decision. Should she reveal her true identity and destroy their idyllic image of her father? Or should she carry the truth home with her to San Francisco and remain alone in this world? Whatever choice she makes during this London Christmas will forever change the future for both herself and the family she can't bear to leave. In Engaging Father Christmas Miranda Carson can't wait to return to England for Christmas and to be with her boyfriend, Ian. She has spent a lifetime yearning for a place to call home, and she's sure Carlton Heath will be it, especially when a hinted-at engagement ring slips into the conversation. But Miranda's high hopes for a jolly Christmas with the small circle of people she has come to love are toppled when Ian's father is hospitalized and the matriarch of the Whitcombe family withholds her blessing from Miranda. Questions run rampant in Miranda's mind about whether she really belongs in this cheery corner of the world. Then, when her true identity threatens all her relationships in unanticipated ways, Miranda is certain all is lost. And yet . . . maybe Father Christmas has special gifts in store for her after all.
A Very Curious Christmas
Author: Maddie Moate
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241656125
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Did you know that reindeer knees make a snapping sound? Or that astronauts aren’t allowed to eat Brussel sprouts? Or that the world’s biggest gingerbread house was about the size of a tennis court? Join Maddie Moate as she uncovers the most incredible facts about the festive season – from upside-down Christmas trees to presents delivered by a goat! You'll explore winter science – including how fairy lights work, why holly leaves are spiky and where snowflakes come from. And you'll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the fascinating history behind festive traditions. Plus, every chapter includes seasonal activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, from recyclable decorations to a magical recipe for Santa’s milk and even a mini ice-rink! This curious collection of festive facts and activities will keep children aged 6+ and their families entertained through the dark winter months, and is perfect for fans of Maddie’s Do You Know?
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241656125
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Did you know that reindeer knees make a snapping sound? Or that astronauts aren’t allowed to eat Brussel sprouts? Or that the world’s biggest gingerbread house was about the size of a tennis court? Join Maddie Moate as she uncovers the most incredible facts about the festive season – from upside-down Christmas trees to presents delivered by a goat! You'll explore winter science – including how fairy lights work, why holly leaves are spiky and where snowflakes come from. And you'll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the fascinating history behind festive traditions. Plus, every chapter includes seasonal activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, from recyclable decorations to a magical recipe for Santa’s milk and even a mini ice-rink! This curious collection of festive facts and activities will keep children aged 6+ and their families entertained through the dark winter months, and is perfect for fans of Maddie’s Do You Know?
J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia
Author: Michael D.C. Drout
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135880336
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations; art and illustrations; characters in Tolkien's work; critical history and scholarship; influence of Tolkien; languages; biography; literary sources; literature; creatures and peoples of Middle-earth; objects in Tolkien's work; places in Tolkien's work; reception of Tolkien; medieval scholars; scholarship by Tolkien; medieval literature; stylistic elements; themes in Tolkien's works; Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers; Tolkien's contemporary history and culture; works of literature.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135880336
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations; art and illustrations; characters in Tolkien's work; critical history and scholarship; influence of Tolkien; languages; biography; literary sources; literature; creatures and peoples of Middle-earth; objects in Tolkien's work; places in Tolkien's work; reception of Tolkien; medieval scholars; scholarship by Tolkien; medieval literature; stylistic elements; themes in Tolkien's works; Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers; Tolkien's contemporary history and culture; works of literature.
There Really is a Santa Claus - History of Saint Nicholas & Christmas Holiday Traditions
Author: William J. Federer
Publisher: Amerisearch, Inc.
ISBN: 9780965355742
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
"Includes U.S. president's Christmas addresses."
Publisher: Amerisearch, Inc.
ISBN: 9780965355742
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
"Includes U.S. president's Christmas addresses."
The Christmas Book - A Treasury of Festive Facts
Author: Patrick Harding
Publisher: Metro Publishing
ISBN: 1786064235
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
During the long, cold December weeks leading up to Christmas, as we spend our time frantically panicking about the financial side of the festive season, it's all too easy to forget the traditional nativity story. The real meaning of Christmas and the traditions that have existed for generations are shunted aside as we worry about how many shopping days we have left and how we're going to fit that monster turkey into the oven. In this charming book, Patrick Harding breathes new life into the traditions of Christmas, unravelling myths and mysteries surrounding our favourite time of year. The Christmas Book is a treasure chest of fascinating facts and tasty morsels, all in one delightful and handy volume. From setting the record straight about Jesus' birth, to explaining what a genuine Yule log is, to tracking the evolution of the Christmas card, there's something in here to entertain everyone, young and old alike. The fascinating read is guaranteed to add some much-needed spice to the festive season and will shake the Scrooge out of even the most cynical reader...
Publisher: Metro Publishing
ISBN: 1786064235
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
During the long, cold December weeks leading up to Christmas, as we spend our time frantically panicking about the financial side of the festive season, it's all too easy to forget the traditional nativity story. The real meaning of Christmas and the traditions that have existed for generations are shunted aside as we worry about how many shopping days we have left and how we're going to fit that monster turkey into the oven. In this charming book, Patrick Harding breathes new life into the traditions of Christmas, unravelling myths and mysteries surrounding our favourite time of year. The Christmas Book is a treasure chest of fascinating facts and tasty morsels, all in one delightful and handy volume. From setting the record straight about Jesus' birth, to explaining what a genuine Yule log is, to tracking the evolution of the Christmas card, there's something in here to entertain everyone, young and old alike. The fascinating read is guaranteed to add some much-needed spice to the festive season and will shake the Scrooge out of even the most cynical reader...