Holiday World

After visiting Boston, Judy Moody's in the mood for liberty and freedom - freedom from her parents' rules and her pesky little brother, that is. But Judy's plans to declare independence, just like the Patriots did in 1776, wind up getting her into hot water. For sure and absolute positive, the founding fathers never had problems like hers! Will Judy be able to prove, once and for all, that she's ready for a bit more independence?

Giovanni and Beatrice left vampire conspiracies and supernatural adventures for a peaceful family life. But peace only lasts so long for a vampire assassin and an undying scribe. The death of an old friend leaves Giovanni with a rare opportunity. He knows that Lady Penelope's library hides more than one rare book, but can he break into her family's ancestral home without raising alarms?

Granny Weaver started a knitting circle believing women are stronger spun together, just like her wool. But she was young once with her own struggles. In 1963 Deborah Byler is twenty-one and has turned down seven marriage proposals from hopeful suitors in Millersburg, Ohio. At her parent's request, she goes to live with relatives in the new Amish settlement in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, praying she'll find a match. Jeb Weaver lives in a strict Swartzentruber Amish settlement, and he can no longer abide under the rules of the Ordnung. His older brother left the family farm and settled in ...

"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 ...

Life in a new country sounds enticing, but will the hopeful characters in these short stories end up with more or much, much less than they bargained for? Plenty More Where She Came From Whisked from an African village childhood to the scullery of a British brothel, Mary is tired of being a drudge. This story was first published in Writers’ News, having won first prize in its short story competition A Deal’s A Deal, Isn’t It? Aspiring writer Vivien dreams of moving to Key West. Only two things stand in her way; a sceptical husband and US immigration policy. Grandfather’s Dream Two ...

Ever since he can remember, Dom Joly has been fascinated by travel to odd places. In part this stems from a childhood spent in war-torn Lebanon, where instead of swapping marbles in the schoolyard, he had a shrapnel collection - the schoolboy currency of Beirut. Dom's upbringing was interspersed with terrifying days and nights spent hunkered in the family basement under Syrian rocket attack or coming across a pile of severed heads from a sectarian execution in the pine forests near his home.

At thirty-three, nurse Heather is desperately waiting for her romantic life to begin. Then she meets handsome, strong Anthony and is sure she’s found the one. Brushing any doubts aside, she projects all her hopes for true love onto him. Meanwhile, at a yoga retreat in Spain, happy-go-lucky Joe can’t believe his luck when he meets vivacious, witty Amy. She’s the sharpest, most beautiful woman he has ever dated, and the fact that she’s interested in him feels like a dream come true.

After her fiancé dies in the sinking of the Royal Oak, Mary finds herself stationed in Orkney, still battling her grief. With Iris and Sally by her side, she is gradually overcoming her loss and is surprised to be helped by the irascible Joe. Joe is a signalman aboard the Kelpie and his cheeky Morse code messages to Mary while she's on shift bring her cheer and exasperation in equal measure. With Christmas round the corner, Mary is opening herself back up to the festive spirit—and to love.

She just wants to be a freeuse toy for her first time, and he’s more than willing to use her. Willow I’m 25 and newly single and my only boyfriend and I never did the deed. It’s time to be a super slut, so someday I won’t regret not having a wild time in my 20s. And what better place than a freeuse party? I’m ready to be pounded hard and used all night long.... and I want to start with the sexy, older vampire I lock eyes with as soon as I enter the party. The vampire pushes all the right buttons and looks like he knows exactly how to please a woman. Lucky for me, while a bunch of ...

There might not be a party to attend for Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean he can’t turn her into his freeuse slut for the weekend. Willow After Mike gave me a thrilling first time at the freeuse Halloween party, I'm eager to be his mindless toy and I'm willing to obey his every command to get the continual pleasure I know he can give me. When my parents ask me to housesit over Thanksgiving, I invite Mike over to use me all weekend. I don't know where this is going with him, but he knows exactly how to press all my hot spots and turn me into the sluttiest version of myself. I should ...

Thanks to her thriving art career, Miriam Blum finally has her decoupaged glitter ducks in a row—until devastating news forces her to a very unwanted family reunion. Her beloved great-aunt Cass has passed and left Miriam part-owner of Carrigan’s, her (ironically) Jewish-run Christmas tree farm. But Miriam’s plans to sit shiva, avoid her parents, then put Carrigan’s in her rearview mirror are spoiled when she learns the business is at risk of going under.

America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today, seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture.

Christmas in Copenhagen is a magical time of year but Darcy Cotterell isn’t feeling festive. Newly single, again, she's not even going home for Christmas. Instead she will be spending her holiday finishing her art history PhD. Her best friend, Freja, has other ideas. She signs Darcy up to a dating app, determined that she won't be lonely this Christmas.

Fantasy, mystery, and adventure collide in this exciting story that will leave you believing in the magic of Christmas! The perfect book for kids ages 8 to 12 this holiday season. Leo spends his time drinking hot cocoa, inventing new toys, and celebrating Christmas––but he is no ordinary elf! Leo is Santa’s guardian and sworn protector of the North Pole. Leo's life is pretty great, until the day Santa Claus tells him the world’s Christmas Spirit is in danger. With Christmas just around the corner, Santa Claus sends Leo on a mission to find the evil Sorrow King, a powerful wizard who...

Decorations made of straw cover your Christmas tree. A girl dressed in a crown of candles sings songs as she visits people’s homes. People gather together to exchange gifts called julklappar. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Sweden. Come explore the many Swedish traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

The author is terrified of flying so for a silver wedding anniversary treat took his wife on a one- off cruise of a lifetime in the year 2000. That 17-day cruise across the Mediterranean changed their holidays for ever, and like thousands of others George and Deb became addicted to cruising and especially on the ships of the P&O fleet. The author's first book ('A Cornishman goes Cruising') tells the story of that first cruise. After many years of happy cruise holidays, retirement beckoned and the couple needed another special treat. So on a cold January evening in 2012 they left Southampton...

Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her destiny, she inherits a problem. Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the scourge of dragons roosting in her yard. Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind. But what happens when moving isn't enough?

Dear Jazz Enthusiasts, Musicians, Music Students & art lovers (for your Jazz-loving Aunts/Uncles) Available on PRIME, softcover, hardcover & AUDIO. Big 14pt font. The SWINGIN' THE BLUES compendium book series (4 volumes) is an authorized biography by Topsy M. Durham, the daughter of Eddie Durham (1906-1987), focusing on the musical careers of the Durham Brothers Orchestra. This series is the only detailed chronicle of Eddie Durham and his entire musical family. Volume 1, titled "The Virtuosity of Eddie Durham," along with Volume 2, titled "Eddie Durham & The Ladies of Jazz," features the ...

Wealthy, New York City girl Claire Lindell wasn't looking for a Christmas miracle or happiness when she abruptly decided to hole up for the holiday at her godmother's cottage in a little Yorkshire village, and lick her wounds, from a near disastrous romantic decision. After her car skids into a snow bank, Claire may have accidently found her perfect Christmas and the family and love she's craved, when she offers Noah Bradford of Ayesgill Farm help to push the back end of one of his sheep out of the icy mud, even if she's going to ruin a brand new pair of Prada boots during the rescue.

July 1941. As the war grinds on, Lady Joanna Harcourt knows that her time at Goodwill House is drawing to close. A new chapter awaits, one that she never expected to happen to her – she is going to be a wife and mother again! Excited with their new arrival and with her beloved Flying Officer John Sergeant back in her life, Joanna hopes that even though war clouds gather, love will prevail, and the future will look brighter than ever for the Harcourt family. John has just one last mission to complete, before they can be together.