The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries
Author: Otto Penzler
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345802985

The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: RH Childrens Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385372035

Get in on the Christmas cheer with Dr. Seuss’s iconic holiday classic starring the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who—guaranteed to grow your heart three sizes! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT! Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. From the Grinch and his dog, Max, to Cindy-Lou and all the residents of Who-ville, this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will warm even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is perfect for readers young and old.

Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze Inn
Author: Jan Moran
Publisher: Sunny Palms Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2020-07-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1647780071

A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back. **From a USA Today bestselling author** Ivy Marin’s life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives. If only renovating a historical home didn’t unveil a host of hidden secrets in the beachside community—and the mayor wasn’t her former high school crush. Bennett Dylan led a campaign against Ivy’s late husband to block the rezoning of the beach house land for a high-rise resort. Although it’s been ten years since his wife’s death, Bennett is avoiding the pain of loving—and possibly losing—another woman. And then the FBI shows up… Ivy’s demands for a zoning variance for a bed-and-breakfast couldn’t come at a worse time for him. Despite distractions, Ivy has one summer to sway the town to salvage her livelihood and the new life in Summer Beach she’s come to love. With spellbinding intrigue and poignant self-discovery, the Seabreeze Inn is a sweet summer beach read. If you like sun-soaked beach sagas you can lose yourself in, the Seabreeze Inn and Summer Beach’s fascinating characters are for you. Start your vacation in Summer Beach now with Seabreeze Inn series. After that, the Summer Beach fun continues with the new Coral Cottage.

Christmas Witness Pursuit

Christmas Witness Pursuit
Author: Lisa Harris
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1489298568

Running for their lives at Christmastime…can a lawman keep a key witness safe? Deputy Griffin O’Callaghan has a situation on his hands — two dead FBI agents, criminals on the loose and Tory Faraday, a witness with no memory. With a blizzard moving in and killers hunting them down, Griffin must keep Tory safe. But even his family’s ranch can’t provide a haven when a dangerous criminal escapes from custody with one goal: finding Tory. Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense – Stories feature strong heroes and heroines whose faith is central in solving mysteries and saving lives.

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story
Author: Jean Shepherd
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2010-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307768732

A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film and the live musical on Fox. The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana has entered our imagination and our hearts with a force equal to It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. This edition of A Christmas Story gathers together in one hilarious volume the gems of autobiographical humor that Jean Shepherd drew upon to create this enduring film. Here is young Ralphie Parker’s shocking discovery that his decoder ring is really a device to promote Ovaltine; his mother and father’s pitched battle over the fate of a lascivious leg lamp; the unleashed and unnerving savagery of Ralphie’s duel in the show with the odious bullies Scut Farkas and Grover Dill; and, most crucially, Ralphie’s unstoppable campaign to get Santa—or anyone else—to give him a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle. Who cares that the whole adult world is telling him, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid”? The pieces that comprise A Christmas Story, previously published in the larger collections In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and Wanda Hickey’s Night of Golden Memories, coalesce in a magical fashion to become an irresistible piece of Americana, quite the equal of the film in its ability to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone.

The Christmas Remedy

The Christmas Remedy
Author: Cindy Woodsmall
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0735291055

When an Old Order Amish woman takes a job at a small-town pharmacy struggling to survive in a world of "big box" stores, her motive is to help her Plain community. But the advent of the holiday season brings an unusual mystery to the surface--and possibly love. Twenty-four-year-old Holly Zook lives a unique life for a young Amish woman. Years ago, her bishop allowed her to continue her education and become the lead technician for Greene's Pharmacy, an old-timey drugstore that looks out for the Amish community--a group largely without secure healthcare plans. She knows she can't marry and hold onto her professional job. She's Amish, and she can only have one or the other, so she spurns love and works toward addressing treatable diseases--like the one that claimed her father's life. As long as Holly continues to avoid Joshua Smucker, the one man who draws her like a warm hearth in winter, she should be fine. When something unexpected threatens Greene's Pharmacy, Holly and Joshua must work together to unravel what's happened and find the "missing" patient before the Board of Pharmacy shuts them down. As the snows of December arrive, with Christmas in the air, will Holly succumb to the generous spirit of the season?

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0670013250

The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. Young readers can enjoy this celebrated classic as a full-sized board book, perfect for read-alouds of all kinds and a great gift for the holiday season. In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. This big, sturdy edition will bring even more young readers to the story of Peter and his adventures in the snow. Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as Goggles, A Letter to Amy, Pet Show!, Peter’s Chair, and A Whistle for Willie. (This book is also available in Spanish, as Un dia de nieve.) Praise for The Snowy Day: “Keats made Peter’s world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more—a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow that’s begging to be enjoyed.” —The Atlantic "Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."—Publisher's Weekly

Seabreeze Wedding

Seabreeze Wedding
Author: Jan Moran
Publisher: Sunny Palms Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1647780284

The high summer season. A long-awaited wedding. Surprises at a historic beach inn. **From a USA Today bestselling author** At the historic Seabreeze Inn, a summer beach wedding has sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay busier than ever with wedding plans. New guests arrive for the high summer season, bringing with them fresh challenges. As Ivy prepares the old beach house for a family wedding, surprising discoveries from decades past arise once again. Read Seabreeze Wedding as a standalone or as part of the beloved Summer Beach series. RSVP now and join the party. REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES "Seabreeze Inn is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits." - Amazon Reviewer E.S. "This book is the perfect blend of mystery and romance in a spectacular setting. I love how the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. " - Amazon Reviewer B.J.T. "For fans of romantic sagas, a compelling voice to follow." -Booklist

Air Fryer Cookbook

Air Fryer Cookbook
Author: Louise Davidson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2017-08-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781975824396

GUILT-FREE and HEALTHY fried foods? YES, it is possible with the magic of AIR FRYERS! *** LARGE PRINT EDITION***An air fryer is an appliance that is designed to simplify your life and make you healthier at the same time by taking the guilt out of some of your favorite "fried" foods. Enjoy one of the hottest culinary trends today!Are you tired of feeling guilty every time you reach for a French fry or get a craving for spicy chicken wings? You are not alone. There is a new movement, brought on by those who want to be healthy but miss those decadent indulgences, and it all revolves around one simple but amazing appliance: the air fryer.The air fryer "fries" without all the extra oil, making your favorite snacks just as delicious as the originals, but much healthier at the same time. The air fryer, however, is more than a snack food machine. It can help you create an incredible variety of dishes, and this book will help to show you that incredible diversity. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, this book and your air fryer will get you started on the path to healthy eating that is more enjoyable than you ever thought possible. Inside, you'll find: Introduction to and tips for using air fryers. Wholesome breakfast recipes like the Individual Greek Frittatas and the Breakfast Empanadas Delicious chicken recipes like the Tender Buttermilk Chicken and the Asian Peanut Chicken Skewers Satisfying pork, beef and lamb recipes like the Italian Sausage with Seasoned Roasted Peppers, the Herb Marinated Steak Salad and the Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Minted Cucumber Sauce Delightful fish and seafood recipes such as the Coconut Lime Shrimp and the Garlic Tarragon Buttered Salmon Quick and Easy vegetable, side, and snack recipes such as the Classic French Fries, the French Fry Style Zucchini and the Sweet Potato Croquettes Luscious dessert recipes like the Walnut Raisin Stuffed Apples and the Double Chocolate Brownies And many more! Let's start cooking! Scroll back up and order your copy today!

I Love You More Than Christmas

I Love You More Than Christmas
Author: Ellie Hattie
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1680102087

From the illustrator of the best-selling board book, I Love You to the Moon and Back, this festive hardcover picture book celebrates the joy of family at Christmas. There's a chill in the air and frost on the trees, and Little Bear has something to say: "I love wrapping and ribbons and balls of bright string, And gift tags, and glitter - the joy that they bring! I love giving presents, and getting them too, But the thing that I love more than Christmas is--" But Little Bear keeps getting interrupted by the mail carrier, the oven timer, the carolers... Can you guess what Little Bear loves even more than Christmas?