Author: Ray A. Twist
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491726865
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
He writes with the heart and wisdom of a real Texas cowboy, with story poems about family, "spirit divine", children. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes philosophical. You will be enthralled when you read his poetry. Dot Ryan-author of an award winning historical romance novel. This year, 2014 Ray Twist is introducing Randy, Rusty, Lefty and Slim to his poetry audience, as friends of his. These guys are also friends that we know. Each and every one of us have caring individuals that help us get through tough times, and are supportive in our efforts. Ray had these friends in the military in World War II, in his cowboy circle, and at his work place. In the upcoming book, THE WAY HOME, and in this book, you will read about the great influence these men had on Ray's life. Natalie Arispe, Editor
Views from the Saddle
Author: Ray A. Twist
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491726865
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
He writes with the heart and wisdom of a real Texas cowboy, with story poems about family, "spirit divine", children. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes philosophical. You will be enthralled when you read his poetry. Dot Ryan-author of an award winning historical romance novel. This year, 2014 Ray Twist is introducing Randy, Rusty, Lefty and Slim to his poetry audience, as friends of his. These guys are also friends that we know. Each and every one of us have caring individuals that help us get through tough times, and are supportive in our efforts. Ray had these friends in the military in World War II, in his cowboy circle, and at his work place. In the upcoming book, THE WAY HOME, and in this book, you will read about the great influence these men had on Ray's life. Natalie Arispe, Editor
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491726865
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
He writes with the heart and wisdom of a real Texas cowboy, with story poems about family, "spirit divine", children. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes philosophical. You will be enthralled when you read his poetry. Dot Ryan-author of an award winning historical romance novel. This year, 2014 Ray Twist is introducing Randy, Rusty, Lefty and Slim to his poetry audience, as friends of his. These guys are also friends that we know. Each and every one of us have caring individuals that help us get through tough times, and are supportive in our efforts. Ray had these friends in the military in World War II, in his cowboy circle, and at his work place. In the upcoming book, THE WAY HOME, and in this book, you will read about the great influence these men had on Ray's life. Natalie Arispe, Editor
On Santa's Lap
Author: N. K. Pockett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680307184
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
"Santa is scary with his pot stomach and beard that God knows what's inside and his abusive name calling. I mean, he calls everyone hoes." Evelyn Monroe hates Christmas with a passion, and she vows to hate it till the day she dies. Up until she was seventeen, she was a firm believer about all things Christmas, including that Father Christmas exists. But after reality slapped her hard, all she wants to do with Christmas spirit is to shoot it down. Christmas season drives her borderline crazy, and things just got a tad harder when an insanely hot Santa with a six-pack starts following her around. Nik McArthur a.k.a 'Santa' was busy greeting kids when he saw the Grinch in human form, albeit a prettier and more charming version. Now, he wants nothing short of her for Christmas, and he's gonna find her and turn her into his own little elf no matter how fast she runs. Between holiday parties and a Santa stalker hot on her heels, Evelyn is clearly struggling to keep up. Everything only goes off the charts hilarious when a jealous ex and a six-year- old kid whoknows way too much join the mix. Will this daft turn of events push her over the edge? Or will it make her believe in Chistmas once more? On a different note, will Nik ever discover why she hates Christmas so much? One thing's for sure, this will take a Christmas miracle to sort out. Looking for a witty yet heart-warming Christmas tale that's sure to crack you up? Join Evelyn on her most awkward Christmas as of yet, grab your copy now!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680307184
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
"Santa is scary with his pot stomach and beard that God knows what's inside and his abusive name calling. I mean, he calls everyone hoes." Evelyn Monroe hates Christmas with a passion, and she vows to hate it till the day she dies. Up until she was seventeen, she was a firm believer about all things Christmas, including that Father Christmas exists. But after reality slapped her hard, all she wants to do with Christmas spirit is to shoot it down. Christmas season drives her borderline crazy, and things just got a tad harder when an insanely hot Santa with a six-pack starts following her around. Nik McArthur a.k.a 'Santa' was busy greeting kids when he saw the Grinch in human form, albeit a prettier and more charming version. Now, he wants nothing short of her for Christmas, and he's gonna find her and turn her into his own little elf no matter how fast she runs. Between holiday parties and a Santa stalker hot on her heels, Evelyn is clearly struggling to keep up. Everything only goes off the charts hilarious when a jealous ex and a six-year- old kid whoknows way too much join the mix. Will this daft turn of events push her over the edge? Or will it make her believe in Chistmas once more? On a different note, will Nik ever discover why she hates Christmas so much? One thing's for sure, this will take a Christmas miracle to sort out. Looking for a witty yet heart-warming Christmas tale that's sure to crack you up? Join Evelyn on her most awkward Christmas as of yet, grab your copy now!
On Christmas Tree Cove
Author: Sarah Vance-Tompkins
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1954894651
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This Christmas calls for a special touch of magic… December was always a special time for seaplane pilot Morgan Adair, but after losing her parents six years ago, the holiday is a quiet affair. When her siblings announce plans to sell the family home, Morgan longs to experience her favorite, now-forgotten tradition one more time: a lighted tree that, for over a hundred years, has appeared floating on a boat in the harbor every Christmas Eve. The Taylors were always rivals to the Adairs in the once-thriving fishing village of Christmas Tree Cove, but Jesse Taylor was much more. He wanted to be understanding when Morgan set aside their plans to escape to Chicago in order to hold her family together, but his future as a successful freelance photographer soared on without her. As Morgan dives deeper into the history of the mysterious holiday appearance, she discovers that true love has always been at the heart of the annual tradition. Can the wonder of Christmas and a few surprises along the way rekindle that love for Morgan and Jesse too?
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1954894651
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This Christmas calls for a special touch of magic… December was always a special time for seaplane pilot Morgan Adair, but after losing her parents six years ago, the holiday is a quiet affair. When her siblings announce plans to sell the family home, Morgan longs to experience her favorite, now-forgotten tradition one more time: a lighted tree that, for over a hundred years, has appeared floating on a boat in the harbor every Christmas Eve. The Taylors were always rivals to the Adairs in the once-thriving fishing village of Christmas Tree Cove, but Jesse Taylor was much more. He wanted to be understanding when Morgan set aside their plans to escape to Chicago in order to hold her family together, but his future as a successful freelance photographer soared on without her. As Morgan dives deeper into the history of the mysterious holiday appearance, she discovers that true love has always been at the heart of the annual tradition. Can the wonder of Christmas and a few surprises along the way rekindle that love for Morgan and Jesse too?
The Christian reformer; or, Unitarian magazine and review [ed. by R. Aspland].
A Special Place for Santa
Author: Jeanne Pieper
Publisher: Roman Incorporated
ISBN: 9780961628611
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A story centered around a brief history of the legends of St. Nicholas, leading to his modern counterpart Santa Claus, who pays tribute to the birth of Christ on Christmas.
Publisher: Roman Incorporated
ISBN: 9780961628611
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A story centered around a brief history of the legends of St. Nicholas, leading to his modern counterpart Santa Claus, who pays tribute to the birth of Christ on Christmas.
The Christian Reformer, Or, Unitarian Magazine and Review
Through the Eyes of Santa
Author: Robert C. Goodman
Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing
ISBN: 9780944031964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Sixteen hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking stories told by one of Santa's most experienced helpers. Robert Goodman's career as one of Santa's most devoted helpers began oddly enough in Vietnam, where he was ordered to put on the velvet suit for the first time. The experience was so gratifying for him and those he came in contact with, that the experience began a lifelong commitment. People of all ages will enjoy this tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Santa's helpers that put on the suit every year.
Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing
ISBN: 9780944031964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Sixteen hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking stories told by one of Santa's most experienced helpers. Robert Goodman's career as one of Santa's most devoted helpers began oddly enough in Vietnam, where he was ordered to put on the velvet suit for the first time. The experience was so gratifying for him and those he came in contact with, that the experience began a lifelong commitment. People of all ages will enjoy this tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Santa's helpers that put on the suit every year.
We Are Santa
Author: Ron Cooper
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1648960103
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Who doesn't love Santa Claus? From award-winning photographer Ron Cooper comes a beautifully curated collection of fifty professional Santas from across the country. We Are Santa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who slip into the red suit to spread Christmas cheer. Before and after portraits, behind-the-scenes stories of custom made costumes and specialized training, and surprising anecdotes of on-the-job encounters bring these Santas to life. Just as Humans of New York captures the lives of everyday people, We Are Santa celebrates the humanity of everyday Santas. From a third-generation Kris Kringle to an Orthodox Jew who has been playing Santa for fifty years, Cooper's portraits are a testament to the holiday spirit. When Santa Mike, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic, meets a six-year-old girl with a prosthetic hand just like his own, he says, "Her eyes got big, and she threw her arms around my neck. It was the highlight of my season. That's why I’m Santa."
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1648960103
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Who doesn't love Santa Claus? From award-winning photographer Ron Cooper comes a beautifully curated collection of fifty professional Santas from across the country. We Are Santa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who slip into the red suit to spread Christmas cheer. Before and after portraits, behind-the-scenes stories of custom made costumes and specialized training, and surprising anecdotes of on-the-job encounters bring these Santas to life. Just as Humans of New York captures the lives of everyday people, We Are Santa celebrates the humanity of everyday Santas. From a third-generation Kris Kringle to an Orthodox Jew who has been playing Santa for fifty years, Cooper's portraits are a testament to the holiday spirit. When Santa Mike, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic, meets a six-year-old girl with a prosthetic hand just like his own, he says, "Her eyes got big, and she threw her arms around my neck. It was the highlight of my season. That's why I’m Santa."
A Kosher Christmas
Author: Joshua Eli Plaut
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813553814
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining from recognizing Christmas, have devised a multitude of unique strategies to respond to the holiday season. Their response is a mixed one: do we participate, try to ignore the holiday entirely, or create our own traditions and make the season an enjoyable time? This book, the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. Creative and innovative in approaching the holiday season, these responses range from composing America’s most beloved Christmas songs, transforming Hanukkah into the Jewish Christmas, creating a national Jewish tradition of patronizing Chinese restaurants and comedy shows on Christmas Eve, volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens on Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus to spread good cheer, campaigning to institute Hanukkah postal stamps, and blending holiday traditions into an interfaith hybrid celebration called “Chrismukkah” or creating a secularized holiday such as Festivus. Through these venerated traditions and alternative Christmastime rituals, Jews publicly assert and proudly proclaim their Jewish and American identities to fashion a universally shared message of joy and hope for the holiday season. See also: http://www.akosherchristmas.org
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813553814
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining from recognizing Christmas, have devised a multitude of unique strategies to respond to the holiday season. Their response is a mixed one: do we participate, try to ignore the holiday entirely, or create our own traditions and make the season an enjoyable time? This book, the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. Creative and innovative in approaching the holiday season, these responses range from composing America’s most beloved Christmas songs, transforming Hanukkah into the Jewish Christmas, creating a national Jewish tradition of patronizing Chinese restaurants and comedy shows on Christmas Eve, volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens on Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus to spread good cheer, campaigning to institute Hanukkah postal stamps, and blending holiday traditions into an interfaith hybrid celebration called “Chrismukkah” or creating a secularized holiday such as Festivus. Through these venerated traditions and alternative Christmastime rituals, Jews publicly assert and proudly proclaim their Jewish and American identities to fashion a universally shared message of joy and hope for the holiday season. See also: http://www.akosherchristmas.org
Call Me Santa Claus: True Christmas Stories from True Santas
Author: K.A. Witte
Publisher: K.A. Witte
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Santa Claus. Kris Kringle. Père Noël. He answers to many names, but who is beneath the iconic white beard? Embarking on a journey into a world seldom explored, journalist K.A. Witte spent months interviewing professional and amateur Santas worldwide, compiling their most cherished experiences. These are tales of holiday magic, faith, personal growth, and triumph over adversity—all woven together by the enduring power and warmth of Christmas. A child’s heartfelt wish fulfilled…a man experiencing Christmas joy for the first time…a Santa on a mission to lift the burdens of the sick… With hearty laughter, occasional tears, and an unwavering commitment to serving others, these men keep the holiday spirit burning bright. These are true stories from true Santas.
Publisher: K.A. Witte
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Santa Claus. Kris Kringle. Père Noël. He answers to many names, but who is beneath the iconic white beard? Embarking on a journey into a world seldom explored, journalist K.A. Witte spent months interviewing professional and amateur Santas worldwide, compiling their most cherished experiences. These are tales of holiday magic, faith, personal growth, and triumph over adversity—all woven together by the enduring power and warmth of Christmas. A child’s heartfelt wish fulfilled…a man experiencing Christmas joy for the first time…a Santa on a mission to lift the burdens of the sick… With hearty laughter, occasional tears, and an unwavering commitment to serving others, these men keep the holiday spirit burning bright. These are true stories from true Santas.