Beyond Heroes and Holidays

Beyond Heroes and Holidays
Author: Enid Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Anti-racism
ISBN: 9781878554178

Interdisciplinary manual analyzes the roots of racism through lessons and readings by numerous educators. Issues such as tracking, parent/school relations, and language policies are addressed along with readings and lessons for pre- and in-service staff development. All levels.

Holiday Hero

Holiday Hero
Author: Brad Finkle
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2007-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811856379

Explains how-to-use outdoor holiday decorating manual, "Mr. Christmas" explains how to transform any home into a glittering winter wonderland, offering a step-by-step guide to planning, shopping for, and installing a terrific house and yard display.

Her Christmas Hero

Her Christmas Hero
Author: Linda Warren
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426876394

Britt Davis is ready for the fight of her life. Her snake of an ex-husband just filed for custody of their nine-month-old son, and come hell or high water, she will keep her baby. But she wouldn't have a future to give her precious Dillon if it weren't for the stranger who risked his life to save her. Then her gratitude is shattered when she comes face-to-face once again with her hero…her ex's lawyer? Quentin Ross knows there's something not right about the important custody case dropped suddenly in his lap. Who would take a baby away from his mother right before Christmas? Now his career is on the line, but so is Britt's love and respect. What's a hero to do?

A Hero's Christmas Hope

A Hero's Christmas Hope
Author: Vivian Arend
Publisher: Arend Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1941456944

This hero needs a holiday miracle or two—and she’s just the one to deliver. A standalone holiday story from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. Single father Ryan Zhao didn’t expect a ghost from his past to literally slide back into his life. His long-time friendship with Madison Joy is a pure, sweet memory, and with the holidays fast approaching, her surprise visit is perfect. Maddy’s a breath of fresh air, full of ideas and enthusiasm—and far too attractive to a lonely man like him. Best friends to lovers might be tempting, but it’s also dangerous since she’s leaving after Christmas. Madison thrives on fixing things. If Ryan insists she stick around and bother him and his adorable daughter for all of December, she’ll do what she can to make his life brighter. Which means reviving their ugly sweater tradition, organizing a not-so-traditional Nutcracker—and fighting to keep from falling in love with her former best friend and his motherless child. She’s already given up her dreams once to help take care of her family. No matter how much he wants her to stay, Ryan refuses to ask her to do it again for him and his little girl. Can holiday magic find a way to take these two lonely hearts from friends to forever? -- Keywords: Canadian Author, cowboy, western, contemporary, small town, holiday romance For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.

A Hero's Holiday

A Hero's Holiday
Author: Jennifer McAdoo, LMHC
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2021-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1098005309

A hero is defined as an individual who is brave, courageous, and someone to look up to. Haddie and Bubba's daddy is a hero, and he needs to work on Christmas. This leaves Haddie feeling down in the dumps. But soon she learns that Santa makes special trips to all hero families. All you need to do is ask! Special request form included.

Junior

Junior
Author: Ray Donley
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2012-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1938416015

Junior is a diary kept by Joshua Jennings, Jr. of the three years he spent evading law enforcement authorities seeking to arrest him for blowing up the president, vice president, and his father, Joshua Jennings, Sr., at a campaign rally. Junior was eventually exonerated but then promptly disappeared, never to be seen or heard from again. Junior's diary, however, was published and became one of the world's most popular books.Junior is a 21st century Americanized version of the three year ministry of Jesus Christ, only funnier and and without the gory ending. Think the gospel of John written in a Vonnegut/Hiaasen style. Joshua is the Hebrew form of the Greek name Jesus.

Home For The Holidays

Home For The Holidays
Author: Lisa Plumley
Publisher: Lisa Plumley
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 131129600X

"A delightful secondary romance adds to the fun in this upbeat romp that is touching, hilarious, and lightly dusted with seasonal charm." —Library Journal When Rachel loses her Hollywood dream job, a trip home for Christmas seems like a good idea. But she never expects to find a hunk from her past waiting under the mistletoe... About the book Red-hot stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Porter has it all. Well, sort of. Her luxury beach house is actually a loaner from her #1 client. And her cute Tesla Roadster? Well, that's just another job perk...hers to keep, right? But when Rachel catches her #1 client in bed with her boyfriend, she exacts her revenge by tricking her turncoat "frenemy" into committing fashion suicide on the red carpet—and promptly finds herself out of a job. And her house. Her car. Her life. With nowhere to turn, Rachel does the unthinkable: she goes home to Kismet, Michigan. For Reno Wright, picking up his neighbor's daughter from the airport for a holiday visit sounds like no big deal. But from the moment he spies Rachel in the airport, Reno knows he's in over his head. The girl Reno remembers from high school looks nothing like the glammed-out man-killer who walks off the plane. But for all her attitude, Rachel is really just a small-town girl with a heart too big for Hollywood. The temperature may be freezing, but the heat between Rachel and Reno is burning hot. Reno is falling hard fast...but will his holiday romance survive once the calendar turns? What people are saying... "Lisa Plumley once again gifts readers with a Yuletide story sure to put you in a holiday mood. This is vintage Plumley. She's created a cast of characters that are a bit eccentric, quirky and likeable and spun a story that will make you smile." —Lezlie Patterson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service "Home for the Holidays is a fun holiday romance—who doesn't love a good love story delivered by Santa? Plumley hits all of the right marks in telling a love story, sharing passion and inspiring us to be our best!" —Romance Reader at Heart (Four-Rose Read!) "Home For The Holidays is a bit of a modern day It’s A Wonderful Life. It’s romantic and fun and full of heartwarming moments!" —Joyfully Reviewed "Home for the Holidays has charm and warmth. Lisa Plumley captures much of the fun of the season, some of the heartache, but also all of the love that makes Christmas so wonderful. Sure, it has a holiday themed title, but this story is guaranteed to make you smile any time of the year." —Romance Junkies (4 blue ribbons rating) "Plenty of chuckles are on hand in this entertaining romp by Lisa Plumley. Get ready for the holidays and grab yourself a fun read you won’t want to miss!" —Romance Reviews Today "If you're in the mood for a fun-filled contemporary romance oozing with seasonal charm, appealing characters, and amusing moments, then Home for the Holidays is just what Santa ordered." —Bookloons "Home For The Holidays is a perfect way to get your holiday reading underway. Readers will definitely enjoy the tone and pace of this book, in addition to the funny, romantic and light-hearted spirit of the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and suggest that you pick-up a copy too." —The Romance Readers Connection

Ebony

Ebony
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2001-12
Genre:
ISBN:

EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays

The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays
Author: Arthur George
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2020-07-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3030469166

Every year we celebrate a cycle of seasonal holidays. The ancient Greeks called this cycle “The Dance of the Horae,” after the mythical divinities who represented the seasons. What myths sit at the foundation of our own holiday celebrations? This interdisciplinary book explores the myths and symbols that underlie our major seasonal holidays and give them their meaning. Arthur George also shows how America’s own mythmaking has shaped some holidays. This mythological approach reveals how and why holidays arose in the first place, how and why they have changed over the centuries, why they have remained important, and finally how we can celebrate them today in a more meaningful manner that can enrich our lives and better our society. George devotes particular attention to the depth psychological aspects of holidays and their corresponding myths, as well as to the insights of modern biblical scholarship for key holidays such as Easter and Christmas.

A Hero’S Journey

A Hero’S Journey
Author: Mose M. Kinsey
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2017-02-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1524584932

Whats a hero? Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and can be either male or female. They are everyday people in our communities and society. The label hero is given to someone for many reasons. The first thing that comes to mind are acts of bravery on the battlefielda police officer in the line of duty or a firefighter pulling someone from a burning building. The word hero is a very complex term, and it has evolved overtime. A hero can be someone who inspires others to do something good for themselves and others in their community. A hero is one who sets high standards for himself or herself, someone whose deeds and accomplishments are worthy of praise by others. A hero is one who overcomes tremendous odds against him and inspires others to do the same. He is a person who is not afraid to stand up for what he believes is right, someone who helps when the benefit and praise is knowingly going to someone else. They are soldiers who choose to defend our country while knowing and understanding that they may not survive their journey of service to their country. This book is by Mose M. Kinsey.