Holiday World

Amid the sun-soaked hills of southern Italy lies the Romano family olive grove, where Lara lives with her daughter Rose and her granddaughter Bea. Lara has spent a lifetime trying to forget the traumatic events that led to her desperate escape from Dorset seventy years ago. But when she sees Bea—a passionate horticulturalist most at home in nature—being swept off her feet by Matteo, a handsome and charismatic restaurateur, Lara fears her granddaughter is in danger of making the same mistake as Lara did all those years ago.

The First Christmas Children’s Book (German) provides an annual Christmas storytelling tradition of the greatest birthday in history–the birth of Jesus! A memorable storyline that intertwines a family experience with biblical and historical truths. You now have a fun and helpful resource for when asking, “How do I introduce my children to Christmas?”

★ Hygge and Christmas are kindred spirits, both celebrating the warmth of human connections and the calmness of the season. Here, you can find 35 Hyggelig recipes to get you the festive season ★ Amid the festive season, there's something genuinely magical about gathering with loved ones, sharing laughter, and savoring delicious dishes that warm the heart and the soul. These 35 hyggelig Christmas recipes have not only provided us with a culinary journey but have also woven a sense of togetherness and coziness into the very fabric of the holiday season. As we explored these recipes, we ...

Norma Hayes has always tried to make Christmas special for her family, but 1944 will make that more difficult with money being tight and wartime rationing making everything hard to come by. Aware of his mother's hardships and the worry from having her eldest son at war, Norma's second son, Dennis, is determined to buy his mother a special gift this Christmas: a lavender blue dress he hopes will bring her comfort.

What happens when your ride share gig strands you with a rock star over Christmas? Jenna Goodwin’s holiday plans are set. Christmas with her family and most importantly, be there in person for her brother’s surprise proposal. But that all changes with one fateful rideshare. Famous singer Dean DiMarco’s being sent away for the holidays, and according to his best friend and manager, it's for his own good. But when an incoming snowstorm unexpectedly halts all flights to his destination, he has to come up with a plan and quickly. If he can get ahead of the storm, there’s a chance he can...

"This gem will pull the curtain back to the life of arguably the most interesting woman on earth. The stories are amazing, engaging, and entertaining, yet the nuggets of Leadership Wisdom and Key Takeaways make this book complete and above reproach!" — L. Scott Ferguson - Level 🆙 Peak Performance Mental Conditioning Coach & Speaker, Host of Time To Shine Today Podcast Ranked Top 2.5% Globally In LIVING MY FREAKIN' AMAZING LIFE: Create the Life That's Perfect for YOU – Anywhere in the World, Transformational Leadership Coach and International Inspirational Speaker & Author Regina ...

Has your family's Christmas celebration become ho-hum? Advent is a beautiful way to add new meaning and excitement to the holiday season. If you are unfamiliar with Advent, this book will introduce you to this beautiful way to celebrate Christ’s birth. And even if Advent has been a part of your tradition for years, The Adventure of Advent will suggest new, fresh, and innovative ways to tailor the celebration to your family’s needs. This is the year to do something different! This Christmas, make the season count! Don't just go through the motions and wonder where the holidays went come ...

Holidays on Ice collects six of David Sedaris's most profound Christmas stories into one volume. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the backseat of a van or police car. If the very thought of Christmas makes you want to run screaming for a wig or yarmulke, consider including David Sedaris's new and updated Holidays on Ice in your disguise kit.

On Valentine's Day, SpongeBob makes the biggest, sweetest valentine ever for his best friend, Patrick. But when a herd of chocolate-eating scallops threaten the valentine's arrival, SpongeBob has to come up with a new plan. Can SpongeBob save the day?

Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves?

This book contains the other sections of World Mythology Lite that didn't make it into the first book. There are descriptions of ancient deities and heroes in this book.

It’s been fifteen years since Rosamunde last lived at the vicarage in Potter’s Cove, the pretty coastal village where she grew up, experienced her first true love - and a heartbreak that changed her life forever. But now Potter’s Cove is calling her back: it’s time to make peace with the past and go home. Rosamunde’s return to the vicarage in the days before Christmas is a whirlwind of festive cheer and heartwarming reunions with friends, family and her loving father, the vicar.

Come learn from Santa Lucia and about the beautiful tradition that continues to honor her in many countries around the world. We explore the ways this inspiring saint is remembered, not only as the lovely Lucia Queen donning her crown of candles, but also for her dedication to serving and advocating for others in Sicily. This audiobook explores the Lucia Queen tradition in Sweden and highlights practical and engaging ways to embody her inspiration all throughout the year.

The one knight who didn’t believe her was the only man who could keep her secret and save the Yule As she grew up, Lady Thora of Grandmore was told the legendary tales of the Yule Cat. The creature was supposed to be a fantasy until it attacked her. Now, Thora will do whatever is necessary to make sure the dangerous beast doesn’t hurt anyone ever again. Sir Bastian is sworn to protect Grandmore Castle and all its occupants. He finds himself falling in love with Thora but for the sake of her safety, he must convince her the animal that attacked her was not the legendary cat. Can Bastian ...

If you reveal where you work, you will be shot. During the height of World War II, the government instructs small-town girl, Elizabeth Talbot, chosen as a cryptographer, to decode at a top-secret facility in Washington, D.C., to lie about where she’s employed. Living at a time when men think women are capable only of homemaking and bearing babies, she adores her exciting new job, excelling in an area men have dominated. However, D.C. swarms with soldiers being shipped overseas into dangerous combat. Facing death, these men hunger for a legacy—a wife and a child who bears his name. ...

General Quiz is created as a learning tool for any student interested in learning. Its intention is for elementary and high school students interested in home study to have fun while learning about general topics. Also the quiz serves as a refresher for important items of facts. The latest version features 210 questions. Sections include amongst others: Braille Zodiac Signs International Morse Code Chemical Elements Holidays around the World Greek Mythology Parliamentary Procedure People U.S. Presidents Major Religions of the World Inventions and Inventors Math Space Sports U.S. States ...

The days are turning colder, preparations are under way for the Winter Fest, and everyone is hoping for a little holiday magic on the Finfarran peninsula. And as Cassie Fitzgerald, fresh from Toronto, is about to discover, there’s more to the holidays on the west coast of Ireland than mistletoe and mince pies. Enchanted by the small town where her dad was born, Cassie makes friends and joins local librarian Hanna Casey’s writing group in Lissbeg Library. But the more she’s drawn into the festivities leading up to her first Irish Christmas, the more questions she wants to ask.

The History of Santa Claus is a book that you will want to listen to again and again before passing it on to your children so that they’ll know the true identity of Saint Nicholas and what he has really been up to for so many centuries. You and your family will learn how Santa Claus has been influenced by dozens of diverse cultural influences in as many countries while nevertheless being embraced as the kindly figure named Saint Nick.

“Why is a ‘Professor’ in charge of birthdays?” you might ask. That’s a rude question. Would you ask Cupid why a half-naked baby who shoots arrows runs Valentine's Day? What you don’t know about Professor Birthday could fill an audiobook—this audiobook. So get it and start listening!

The year is 1938 and Austria has been annexed by Nazi Germany. Klaus Lehner plays first violin for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and when the concertmaster is amongst other Jews expelled from Philharmonic, he sees the opportunity for a position he covets He is bitterly disappointed when he is passed over. In the wake of his disappointment, Klaus’s lover Eva, a virtuoso cellist, urges him to become a soloist.