Scary Mommy's Guide to Surviving the Holidays

Scary Mommy's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Author: Jill Smokler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2014-11-17
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1501107429

From New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed “Scary Mommy” blogger Jill Smokler comes a funny and practical guide filled with essays, recipes, and tried-and-true tips sure to get any parent through the holiday season—without losing your marbles. Ah, the holidays: a time of joy, celebration, serenity, and peace… Unless, of course, you have whiny, screaming children demanding presents, attention, and a personal appearance by Santa or Judah the Maccabee. Then you’re screwed. But wait, there’s hope: Scary Mommy Guide to Surviving the Holidays to the rescue! Yes, in this handy holiday guide, you’ll find everything you need to survive the fall/winter rush of cheer in style, and without having a mental breakdown. From relatable, hilarious essays on everything from the Santa myth to being seated at the dreaded kids’ table, to easy-to-follow recipes that might include just a little something special to take the edge off (can anyone say Kahlua?), to fun and accessible gift ideas, this book is your ticket to peace of mind—and a laugh—during the busy, crazy holiday season!

The Social Justice Warrior Handbook

The Social Justice Warrior Handbook
Author: Lisa De Pasquale
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-09-26
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1682614794

Whether you're a militant feminist, social media activist, workplace warrior, privileged college student, or Hollywood actress desperate to be taken seriously, The Social Justice Warrior Handbook will help you navigate the complex, exciting world of activism with minimal effort.

Her Holiday Rancher

Her Holiday Rancher
Author: Cathy McDavid
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460388453

A COWBOY FOR ALL SEASONS Four generations of Dempseys have struggled to turn the Dos Estrellas ranch into a successful cattle operation. Gabe Dempsey vows to keep the dream alive, even if he has to share ownership with two half-brothers, who are virtual strangers. They are also pressuring him to sell—which will happen over his dead body. Luckily, Reese McGraw is the trustee of his father's estate, and she's on Gabe's side. For now. Reese is happy to support Gabe in his fight to keep the ranch—but is her support a conflict of interest? His brothers seem to think so. Gabe and Reese's growing feelings for each other are a problem, too. But maybe it's one that will be solved by the magic of Christmas!

Critical Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking Skills
Author: Stella Cottrell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2023-03-23
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1350322601

The ability to demonstrate critical thinking is essential for students who seek to achieve good grades at university but it typically creates a lot of confusion and anxiety. Critical Thinking Skills provides an easy to follow, step by step guide to developing analytical reasoning skills and applying them to tasks such as reading, note-making and writing. A complex subject is broken down into easy to understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage. Students can use this book to: · Critically assess other people's arguments · Recognise flawed reasoning · Evaluate the material used to support arguments · Apply critical thinking when reading, writing and making notes · Write excellent essays and reports The 4th edition features a new section on argument mapping techniques, which help readers to visualize the structures of an argument. It also contains new and updated examples that link to current affairs, showing the importance of critical thinking as a lifelong skill. Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills.

The Don't Sweat Guide to Holidays

The Don't Sweat Guide to Holidays
Author: Editors of Don't Sweat Press
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2003-10-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1401398731

We often get so busy around the holidays, we forget to take the time to enjoy them. This book guides readers through this hectic time of the year with helpful techniques on gift giving, family visits, overcoming the stress of entertaining, and more.

Matthew

Matthew
Author: Rodney Reeves
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310537797

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike. Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students Praise for SGBC: "The easy-to-use format and practical guidance brings God's grand story to modern-day life so anyone can understand how it applies today." - Andy Stanley "Opens up the biblical story in ways that move us to act." - Darrell L. Bock "It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh." - John Ortberg "This commentary breaks new ground." - Craig L. Blomberg

Happy Holidays--Animated!

Happy Holidays--Animated!
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2019-04-18
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476672938

Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.

Holiday Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories

Holiday Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories
Author: Mikkell K Khan
Publisher: Mind of Khan Studios
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Mikkell K. Khan has put together a fantastic collection of holiday-themed science fiction and fantasy stories. If you're looking for a break from the everyday, this is the perfect book for you! Step into a world of adventure, mystery, and magic. Over 20 different stories to read and experience which include, The Secret of the Wreath The Blessed Bell of Gerig The Canes of Shifter Hills A Blue Dove’s Birdsong The Eve of Fire A Gift The Day After Christmas Strike of the Sabien Lights Lantern of Clementine Old Queen’s Ornaments Gift of the Great Wolf Lucilla’s Gift of Christmas The Christmas Robot Claus Attack on Christmas The Last Evergreen Tree Last of the Feygas A Mutant Christmas One Peculiar Christmas Training Day Gift of the Mythril Core Kindness for Third Christmas Last Temple’s Fall The Race That Keeps on Giving Scroll up to get your copy today!

A Cup of Holiday Fear

A Cup of Holiday Fear
Author: Ellie Alexander
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250214351

It’s Christmastime and everyone is heading to Torte, the most cheerful bakery in town. There’s no place like home for the homicide... Ashland, Oregon, looks as pretty as a postcard this holiday season. The halls are decked, stockings hung, and eyes are all aglow—mostly thanks to the buttered rum. Jules Capshaw and her staff at Torte are busier than ever. . . still, even the town’s most in-demand bakers need to take a break. So Jules invites everyone to celebrate at the local Winchester Inn’s Dickens Feast, a six-course extravaganza with Yorkshire Pudding, Christmas goose, and all the trimmings. But as the weather outside becomes frightful, things inside turn less delightful when one of the guests ends up as dead as Scrooge’s doornail. Now it’s up to Jules and her helpers to make a list of suspects—and check it twice—to try to find out who’s naughty, who’s nice, and who’s guilty of murder... The Bakeshop mysteries are: “Delicious.” —RT Book Reviews “Marvelous.” —Fresh Fiction

Stepmother

Stepmother
Author: Daenette Pohlman
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1434993566