Holiday Reverie

Holiday Reverie
Author: Leisure Arts, Inc
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1998-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781574861044

Commemorate the holidays and special occasions with beautiful stitched designs, including framed pieces, decorated wreaths, accent pillows, table linens, and more. You'll love the stunning, vintage-like designs that fill this colorful cross stitch book.

HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection

HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 6685
Release: 2023-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' stands as a monumental anthology, encompassing a vast array of literary styles and themes. From the timeless magic of Dickens' Christmas to the provocative depths of Dostoevsky's existential musings, the collection offers a rich tapestry of holiday narratives that span the gamut of human emotion and experience. It is a compendium that not only celebrates the festive spirit but also explores the profound questions of faith, hope, and redemption that often accompany the season. Highlighting classics such as Shakespeare's poetic finesse and the whimsical tales of Beatrix Potter, this anthology provides readers with a unique exploration of holiday literature through the ages, celebrating both the diversity and the universality of the human condition. The contributing authors of the 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' bring together a remarkable blend of cultural and literary backgrounds, each adding their distinctive voice to the choir of holiday celebrations. The editors have masterfully curated works from luminaries such as Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Yeats, alongside lesser-known yet equally compelling authors like Ewing and Sedgwick. This collective effort bridges various literary movements and historical periods, from the romanticism of Wordsworth to the realism of Twain, offering a panoramic view of the cultural and social dimensions of holiday literature. The anthology not only serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling during festive times but also provides insight into the evolving nature of holiday traditions and reflections across different epochs and geographies. 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' is an indispensable volume for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich literary traditions of the holiday season. It invites scholars and enthusiasts alike to traverse the snowy paths of nineteenth-century England, the celebratory fires of medieval Europe, and the serene, starlit nights that have inspired poets and writers for centuries. This collection not only promises a delightful reading experience filled with wonder and nostalgia but also offers a profound educational journey through the history of holiday literature. It beckons readers to embrace the spirit of the season with an open heart and a keen mind, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and the myriad ways it can illuminate the darkest of winters.

Riga and Its Beaches

Riga and Its Beaches
Author: Farrol Kahn
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2004
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781843060963

Two hundred years ago, Napoleon called the city of Riga a suburb of London where the traditions of so many nations crossed paths. Together with Tallinn (Estonia) and Cracow (Poland), Riga is set to rival Prague as a short break destination. This work includes four tours to follow through the city.

Lakelanders

Lakelanders
Author: Steven S. Schneiderman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2010-03
Genre: Avarice
ISBN: 1449090710

Louie Leppedimay and the gaggle of Universal Crudification Miss Americas once again thwart evil, choke down Old Styles, lie religiously at the Dugout, golf up a tepid storm, and otherwise flounder along the fuzzy boundary separating intellectual acuity from bumbling idiocy. How they manage without serious wounds, other than toward pride and good taste, remains an eternal mystery.

Reverie

Reverie
Author: Ryan La Sala
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1492682675

A B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Walmart Buzz Pick * Indie Next Pick * Book of the Month Club YA Box A "joyously, riotously queer" (Kirkus) young adult fantasy from debut author Ryan La Sala, Reverie is a wildly imaginative story about dreams becoming reality, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Laini Taylor. A few weeks ago, Kane Montgomery was in an accident that robbed him of his memory. The only thing he knows for certain is that the police found him half-dead in the river. The world as he knows it feels different—reality seems different. And when strange things start happening around him, Kane isn't sure where to turn. And then three of his classmates show up, claiming to be his friends and the only people who can tell him what's truly going on. Kane doesn't know what to believe or who he can trust. But as he and the others are dragged into increasingly fantastical dream worlds drawn from imagination, it becomes clear that there is dark magic at work. Nothing in Kane's life is an accident, and only he can keep the world itself from unraveling. Reverie is an intricate and compelling LGBT young adult book about the secret worlds we hide within ourselves and what happens when they become real. Praise for Reverie: "This outstanding debut novel will light readers' imaginations on fire...Imaginative, bold, and full of queer representation, this is a must-purchase for YA collections."—School Library Journal *STARRED REVIEW* "This fantasy offers readers something wonderfully new and engaging...a gem of a novel that is as affirming as it is entertaining."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The story's many LGBTQ characters are prominently represented and powerfully nuanced."—Publishers Weekly "A darkly imagined, riveting fantasy... thrilling."—Shelf Awareness "Joyously, riotously queer... The themes of creating one's own reality and fighting against the rules imposed by the world you're born into will ring powerfully true for many young readers."—Kirkus Reviews

My God, My Land

My God, My Land
Author: Jacqueline Ryle
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2016-12-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351916165

Examining the multifaceted nature of Christianity in Fiji, My God, My Land reveals the deeply complex and often paradoxical dynamics and tensions between processes of change and continuity as they unfold in representations and practices of Christianity and tradition in people's everyday lives. The book draws on extensive, multi-sited fieldwork in different denominations to explore how shared values and cultural belonging are employed to strengthen relations. As such My God, My Land will be of interest to anthropologists of Oceania as well as scholars and students researching into social and cultural change, ritual, religion, Christianity, enculturation and contextual theology.

New West Indian Readers - 4

New West Indian Readers - 4
Author: Undine Giuseppi
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2014-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780175663293

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Repairing the World

Repairing the World
Author: Linda Epstein
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2023-07-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534498567

A young girl grapples with her grief over a tragic loss with the help of a new perspective from Hebrew school and supportive new friends in this heartfelt and “accessible” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about learning to look forward. Twelve-year-old Daisy and Ruby are totally inseparable. They’ve grown up together, and Daisy has always counted on having Ruby there to pave the way, encourage her to try new things, and to see the magic in the world. Then Ruby is killed in a tragic accident while on vacation, and Daisy’s life is shattered. Now Daisy finds herself having to face the big things in her life—like starting middle school and becoming a big sister—without her best friend. It’s hard when you feel sad all the time. But thanks to new friends, new insights, and supportive family members, Daisy is able to see what life after Ruby can look like. And as she reaches beyond that to help repair the world around her, she is reminded that friendship is eternal, and that magic can be found in the presence of anyone who chooses to embrace it.

After Green Gables

After Green Gables
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0802084591

After Green Gables brings to life a distinctly Canadian literary and intellectual association of writers.