Thanksgiving Holiday

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

When Gabe proposes on a boat, Leah knows better than to expect smooth sailing. Sure, blending traditions and managing family expectations for an interfaith wedding will be tricky—but she never expected a full-blown disaster. Leaky pipes, fire sprinklers, and even a hurricane conspire to rain on their perfect wedding, turning her dreams into a total washout. As one mishap snowballs into another, Leah starts to wonder: is this just bad luck, or is the universe (or maybe God?) trying to send her a message? Brimming with wit, drama, and the vibrant energy of Manhattan, Goy in the Chuppah is a...

The Chloe Boston Mysteries Volume 1 includes the full texts of books 2 through 4 in the Chloe Boston Cozy Mystery Series: "The Pumpkin Thief", "Death in a Turkey Town", and "Murder on Parade". "Melanie Jackson is a talent to watch." --WritersWrite.com In "The Pumpkin Thief (A Chloe Boston Mystery Book 2)", Chloe Boston, meter maid and unofficial sleuth of the Hope Falls Police Department, is on the trail of the Halloween Killer and a second troublesome criminal, the Pumpkin Thief, who has robbed every pumpkin patch in town. Aided by her dog and new boyfriend, Chloe is closing in on Hope ...

Digging At The Roots . . . Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Abby is in a pickle. Does she go to her parents’ house for dinner or break with tradition and go to Marco’s mother’s house instead? Abby’s mom is in a tizzy and Abby is desperately seeking a solution. But she has a bigger problem when hunky hubby Marco is a suspect in the murder of his landlord, realtor Arthur McMahon. After the popular realtor is found stabbed to death in his office just after announcing plans to oust his renters, along with his decision to marry a woman his grown children detest, Abby and Marco...

This wonderful Holiday Sampler of heartwarming stories and poems offers delights from the authors of the Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. The collection transports you from toe tapping, belly chuckling, and heart rending to wheels turning thoughtfulness. Holiday Sampler blankets you with reads to cozy up with in front of a fire and get you in the holiday spirit. The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest gathers together authors from Everett, Washington and the surrounding areas to exchange their expertise on the writing game. We eagerly share with other writers as our ...

My family doesn’t want me. They’re prioritizing my brother’s wife again. She hates my guts, and I don’t know why. On top of that, I broke up with my boyfriend. However, I met a handsome stranger in my favorite bar. Tall, muscled, with a gentle, magnetic smile. He’s more than just a man, though. I found out not too long into knowing him that he’s a bear shifter. He turns into a bear to protect me from his ex. I’m being introduced to a world I’ve never known, with a man I could easily fall in love with. And I’ve been invited to his family’s thanksgiving. Author's Note: ...

She came for Thanksgiving. She didn’t expect a mystery — or him. Detective Reece Cannon isn’t in Asheville for drama. She’s here to keep a low profile, nurse old wounds, and maybe survive a family dinner without losing her mind. But when a local brewery is sabotaged — and its owner just happens to be the town’s brooding heartthrob — Reece finds herself pulled into a case that’s anything but simple. Hunter is a guarded single dad with a storm behind his eyes and too many enemies. Reece knows better than to get involved — especially with someone like him. But the deeper she ...

Spending Thanksgiving trapped in a hotel with a man I can’t stand, really isn’t my idea of a good time, but that’s what’s happening anyway. I’ve hated River Santos since I first started working for the airline. I was warned to stay away from him by more than one flight attendant, my best friend included. River was your typical pilot: cocky, arrogant, and left a trail of broken hearts in his wake. At least that’s what I’d always been told. But one unprecedented snowstorm later and I find myself spending time with a guy I thought I knew, but didn’t really know at all.

The town's annual Turkey Trot race and festival is coming up, and Judy and Stink are training to win. Judy has decided that she is going to take home the big prize: a fat, juicy turkey. They can taste it already: the moist turkey, the hot gravy, the savory stuffing, the cranberry sauce! Beep! Beep! Beep! That's the sound of Stink's Rapidfire Ultra XE611M25 stopwatch going off as Judy and Stink hop, crawl, and climb toward race day.

Amy Rucker thought she had it all. Living in Scotland as a missionary, she and her husband were building a life together, planting churches, serving the Lord. When she discovers his ultimate betrayal, she runs home to Colorado, where her brother and his wife own a Christmas themed inn. Bitterness surrounds her like an angry cloud, and her faith disappears like a vapor. Beau Smythe offers Amy his friendship. Can she trust him not to betray her? Beau Smythe grew up in the small town of Winter Springs, Colorado. His home life wasn’t ideal. With the cards stacked against him from an early age...

It is Edam's first Thanksgiving and living up to the spirit of the day he has generously invited several friends without family to the farmhouse for dinner-- without warning his mother. But everyone soon rallies around and they carry on with the feast in this 8th book of the 'Bedtime Stories for Children' series.

Gooney Bird Greene likes to be right smack in the middle of everything. That's why she wants to have the lead role of Squanto in her class Thanksgiving pageant. But that role will go to whoever finds someone to be the room mother. All the parents are so busy, no one can bring cupcakes to the play. Gooney Bird Greene to the rescue! She finds a room mother alright, but promises not to tell who it is until the day of the play. Now the kids are really busy getting ready for the show.

Wishes in branches tied with string. Someone's hopes. Another's dreams. Pam Olson and Steve Turner—childhood friends turned work colleagues—are perfect for each other. They just can’t see it. The personal trainers, who both work at the local gym, have a lot in common: a passion for fitness, messy divorces and chemistry that neither will acknowledge. After a disastrous foray into online dating, Pam joins Steve in his no-dating pledge. A happily married couple whom they train recognizes the attraction between the two and enlists the help of the Wishing Tree. The covert love mission ...

Inspired by a true story from the author's family, this heartwarming tale of how one small orphan girl brings faith, hope and love into the lives of a lonely farm couple in Depression-era Kansas is a reminder that God's best gifts come in the most unexpected ways. When young reporter Michelle Madison goes to Gracerville to interview the town's oldest resident, Esther Cooke, on Esther's one hundredth birthday, Michelle has no idea that her own life is about to change forever.An ordinary woman of remarkable faith, Esther tells Michelle the story of how a chronically-ill orphan in Depression-...

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes for your HolidayAre you looking for delicious recipes to add to your Thanksgiving menu? Do you want to cook a Thanksgiving dinner that everybody will enjoy and remember? Then your Thanksgiving Day recipes dilemma is solved! Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and loved ones sharing time together and enjoying good food. If you are hosting the feast this year, then look no further to find the recipes that you need! Recipes Include: Traditional Turkey with Stuffing Fried Turkey Green Beans with Almonds Green Bean Casserole Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing Oyster...

Popover Passion: Popovers can provide a delicious and elegant option for any menu. This 20 recipe collection introduces the popover to be enjoyed as a side, at breakfast, as a main meal or even as a dessert. The decadence of a freshly baked popover can only be outshined by it's taste. Moving beyond the classic popover to adventurous options such as Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff and even Pistachio these recipes can help spread the passion for these lovely baked creations.

In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.

When Megan Murphy discovers a floppy-eared rabbit gnawing on the hem of her skirt, she means to give its careless owner a piece of her mind, but Dr. Patrick Hunter is too attractive to stay mad at for long. As for Patrick, he wants nothing more than to play house with Maggie—and make Thanksgiving dinner for their families. But Megan has wept over one failed love, and she’s afraid to risk her heart again. Can the good doctor help heal her heart?

Three Holidays. Three Horror Stories. Three Times the Scares! This volume contains: Book #1: The Terrible Thanksgiving An invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a nice gesture from a co-worker. What's the worst that can happen? Book #2: The Vengeful Valentine He said she was too needy, too clingy and controlling. He said she was crazy. Then he left her. On Valentine’s Day! He broke her heart, and he needs to be punished for it. She might not be crazy, but she’s willing to do some pretty horrible things to get her revenge. Book #3: The Raging Rabbit There's a stranger in a rabbit ...