Author: Jonathan Walter
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781479208944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Dan is shooting for first prize in the Christmas lights contest, and despite his involvement in an ugly scene at a Black Friday sale, it looks like he's going to win it all. At the peak of competition, an unexpected call from a long-lost uncle draws Dan down to the desert, far away from the mayhem of modern Christmas, to a place a little bit slower and a little bit more thoughtful.
The Christmas That Dan Won the Best Lights Contest
Author: Jonathan Walter
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781479208944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Dan is shooting for first prize in the Christmas lights contest, and despite his involvement in an ugly scene at a Black Friday sale, it looks like he's going to win it all. At the peak of competition, an unexpected call from a long-lost uncle draws Dan down to the desert, far away from the mayhem of modern Christmas, to a place a little bit slower and a little bit more thoughtful.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781479208944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Dan is shooting for first prize in the Christmas lights contest, and despite his involvement in an ugly scene at a Black Friday sale, it looks like he's going to win it all. At the peak of competition, an unexpected call from a long-lost uncle draws Dan down to the desert, far away from the mayhem of modern Christmas, to a place a little bit slower and a little bit more thoughtful.
The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
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Hidden Christmas
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735222029
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735222029
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.
The Windshift Line
Author: Rita Moir
Publisher: Greystone Books
ISBN: 1926812352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In this beautifully written and deeply moving book, Rita Moir draws strength from her father’s words as she deals with a relationship with an abusive man, the challenges of living on her own in the country, and the disappointment of another thwarted romance. In turn, she offers the same strength to her father when he must confront his own illness, loss of memory, and death. Through these experiences, Moir faces the reality of death and encounters her windshift line—the boundary where opposing forces collide, twist and swirl—and she comes out on top. In the end, she transforms loneliness, fear, and loss into life-affirming power and renewal.
Publisher: Greystone Books
ISBN: 1926812352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In this beautifully written and deeply moving book, Rita Moir draws strength from her father’s words as she deals with a relationship with an abusive man, the challenges of living on her own in the country, and the disappointment of another thwarted romance. In turn, she offers the same strength to her father when he must confront his own illness, loss of memory, and death. Through these experiences, Moir faces the reality of death and encounters her windshift line—the boundary where opposing forces collide, twist and swirl—and she comes out on top. In the end, she transforms loneliness, fear, and loss into life-affirming power and renewal.
Daniel's Christmas
Author: M. L. Buchman
Publisher: Buchman Bookworks, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Two brilliant minds. One impossible mission. And an Advent calendar. “Another one knocked out of the park.” CIA Analyst Dr. Alice Thompson discovers a covert strategy to create diplomacy with the most reclusive nation on the planet. She needs help from someone in power. Now White House Chief of Staff Daniel Darlington III must survive Alice, her lessons in Advent calendar etiquette, and a mission into North Korea. Will Daniel survive to open all 24 days of his Advent calendar? “Excellent.” “Delightful.” “Buchman paints the best pictures with words.” [Can be read stand-alone or in series. A complete happy-ever-after with no cliffhangers. Originally published in “The Night Stalkers White House” series in 2012. Re-edited 2022 but still the same great story.] Buy now and celebrate the Christmas holidays.
Publisher: Buchman Bookworks, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Two brilliant minds. One impossible mission. And an Advent calendar. “Another one knocked out of the park.” CIA Analyst Dr. Alice Thompson discovers a covert strategy to create diplomacy with the most reclusive nation on the planet. She needs help from someone in power. Now White House Chief of Staff Daniel Darlington III must survive Alice, her lessons in Advent calendar etiquette, and a mission into North Korea. Will Daniel survive to open all 24 days of his Advent calendar? “Excellent.” “Delightful.” “Buchman paints the best pictures with words.” [Can be read stand-alone or in series. A complete happy-ever-after with no cliffhangers. Originally published in “The Night Stalkers White House” series in 2012. Re-edited 2022 but still the same great story.] Buy now and celebrate the Christmas holidays.
The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby
Author: Jennifer Hoopes
Publisher: Entangled: Bliss
ISBN: 1640637176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Stranded in the middle of the road in big sky country, Wyoming, at eight months pregnant isn’t exactly what Sofie Pennington had planned when she decided to pack up and surprise her sister. Fly Creek is a fresh start for her, one where she’s finally free from her controlling ex and can figure out this whole single parent thing. First, though, she needs to get there. To her shock, her rescuer comes in the form of a frustratingly handsome cowboy. Dan Rigby is on his way out of town—for good—when he stumbles across a very pregnant Sofie. She’s the most obstinate, exasperating woman he’s ever met...and the most appealing. She drives him crazy, in more ways than one. When her sister suddenly has to leave, and Dan becomes Sofie’s welcoming committee, they find themselves growing closer despite their desire for conflicting things. Can Dan convince Sofie that Christmas miracles do happen? Each book in the Fly Creek series is STANDALONE: * Her Cowboy's Promise * The Cowboy's Homecoming Surprise * The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby
Publisher: Entangled: Bliss
ISBN: 1640637176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Stranded in the middle of the road in big sky country, Wyoming, at eight months pregnant isn’t exactly what Sofie Pennington had planned when she decided to pack up and surprise her sister. Fly Creek is a fresh start for her, one where she’s finally free from her controlling ex and can figure out this whole single parent thing. First, though, she needs to get there. To her shock, her rescuer comes in the form of a frustratingly handsome cowboy. Dan Rigby is on his way out of town—for good—when he stumbles across a very pregnant Sofie. She’s the most obstinate, exasperating woman he’s ever met...and the most appealing. She drives him crazy, in more ways than one. When her sister suddenly has to leave, and Dan becomes Sofie’s welcoming committee, they find themselves growing closer despite their desire for conflicting things. Can Dan convince Sofie that Christmas miracles do happen? Each book in the Fly Creek series is STANDALONE: * Her Cowboy's Promise * The Cowboy's Homecoming Surprise * The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby
Happy Holidays--Animated!
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147663646X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147663646X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.