Ever wonder what Santa does with all those letters? (And all those cookies?) After a particularly long, cold night staring at nine smelly reindeer butts, the old man lets loose with the real answers to those stupid, whiny, hard-to-read letters from kids. Turns out, we really do get what we deserve. Dear Billy, I know you honestly believe that the good deeds you rattled off represent your behavior for the entire past year rather than the activities that occurred during the two hours leading up to the writing of this letter. Two hours of good behavior hardly justifies a new Playstation, let alone a trip to Disney World!! Your pal, Santa
Elves make toys. They also make mistakes. Santa Claus discovers imperfect toys have been hidden by the elves in a "clauset" in his toy shop. The Santa Clauset toys feel lonely and forgotten. When Santa discovers them, he explains even Santa Claus is made with flaws, and all toys need a child to love them. These special toys can't wait until Christmas, so Santa calls Polar Bear Post to urgently mail the Santa Clauset toys to unsuspecting children. From funny mistakes elves make, to the shock of a North Pole package on the porch, Santa Clauset is both magical and...REAL. Real children are finding real Santa Clauset toys on their doorsteps delivered by Polar Bear Post. Will Santa choose you?
It’s time to believe all over again. For hundreds of years, the legend of Santa Claus has delighted children of all ages across the world, but what is the true story behind his apple-cheeked face, long white beard and the many myths and tales that surround him? Now you can read the miraculous and thrilling all-true life-story of Santa Claus as only Santa could tell it. Come with us as we set off on a magical sleigh-ride journey to a far-off enchanted winter wonderland and discover how a seemingly normal boy named Nicholas became Santa, how he earned his signature red suit, how he met Prancer, Dancer and the other reindeer, how he first met the Elves and how he fell in love with his one-true love, Sara. Then read all about his very first Christmas Eve adventure. This enchanting book, beautifully illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz, one of the greatest comic book artists of all time, will make you believe in the magic and wonder of Santa Claus all over again…
Gorgeous children's picture book with more than fifty images. Santa shares four cute little bedtime stories that everyone will enjoy before Christmas and throughout the year. See how he teaches us the importance of having kindness and love for one another and all of God's little creatures.
Have you ever thought what the world would be like if I didn't carry that sack and make that sleigh ride each year? I know one thing; there wouldn't be a need for a Naughty and Nice list anymore. Can you imagine all those children and their sad little faces? I could never give up this cause because the children are so angelic with those bright and cheery smiles when they look at you or the presents you leave on Christmas morning. -- Santa Claus
We have all read books, watched movies, and have believed in Santa at one time in our lives. But how did Santa end up at the North Pole? Really? How did the elves and fairies get there? What makes the reindeer fly and what gender are they? And what about the magic? Have you ever wondered where the magic comes from? It is never talked about. Until now. Read about why you cannot find the North Pole on a map, but how it does exist. Yes, there are elves, flying reindeer, fairies, and many other characters you have never heard of that live in the North Pole. Do you think they have Blue Tooth at the North Pole?Written for kids of all ages, you will soon believe again.
A Letter From Santa - The Original is a fantastic explanation of the origins and experiences of Santa himself written AND illustrated by Santa himself! A Letter From Santa - The Original has 11 full 8 X 10 color illustrations! After writing the story he wants you to know, Santa Niclaus personally hand-paints the original illustrations and scans them into one of his computers in one of his Computer Command Bases at one of his new secret workshops throughout thr world (because the North Pole polar ice caps are melting) and sends them to Trafford - the only publishing company he'll trust to handle his work properly right now. I think you'll like all of my Letters From Santa - me - to you! A Letter From Santa - The Original is just the first! Then there's - A Letter From Santa - Dear Christian Child and then - A Letter From Santa - When I First Met The Easter Bunny! next is - A Letter From Santa - Even The Easter Bunny Knows! And soon there'll be MORE! HO HO HO!
A Letter From Santa - The Original is a fantastic explanation of the origins and experiences of Santa himself written AND illustrated by Santa himself! A Letter From Santa - The Original has 11 full 8 X 10 color illustrations! After writing the story he wants you to know, Santa Niclaus personally hand-paints the original illustrations and scans them into one of his computers in one of his Computer Command Bases at one of his new secret workshops throughout thr world (because the North Pole polar ice caps are melting) and sends them to Trafford - the only publishing company he'll trust to handle his work properly right now. I think you'll like all of my Letters From Santa - me - to you! A Letter From Santa - The Original is just the first! Then there's - A Letter From Santa - Dear Christian Child and then - A Letter From Santa - When I First Met The Easter Bunny! next is - A Letter From Santa - Even The Easter Bunny Knows! And soon there'll be MORE! HO HO HO!
Regardless of your age, how much money you have, what you believe, or where you live, YOU can have a wonderful Christmas this year and every year. Find out how...
While the framework of this book is Lonergan, the essays stand as original and constructive works in a number of fields and topics. The theme of the relation of religion to culture is addressed from four orientations: philosophy, theology, human science, and economics. The contributors include Stephen Toulmin, Frederick Crowe, S.J., Sebastian Moore, Walter Conn, and William Johnston, S.J. Topics covered include process thought, historical-mindedness, mysticism, religious truth and language, nuclear war, and economic transformation. Lonergan's monumental Insight (1957) and Method in Theology (1972) are substantial and powerful. The key to these and other works is method. Lonergan's thought rests on the subject's intelligent and responsible self-appropriation, grounded in creative and cooperative work from diverse disciplines. This volume demonstrates the richness and importance of the methodical collaboration called for by one of our century's greatest minds.
Do they have blue tooth at the North Pole? You bet they do. A continuation of Book one "Santa found the North Pole" you will find that there is more than just fairies and elves that live in Santa's village. This baby polar bear, "Bluetooth" will win your heart as he plays with elf Jay who was born without legs and gets around in wheel chair called the banana rocker. Read about how Blue tooth is responsible for discovering Santa wizzardly staff and finding the future Mrs. Claus. Learn what happens at the North Pole besides the making of toys like Gelid the snowboy and how he saved elf Viisa.
From internationally bestselling author Santa Montefiore—a touching and bittersweet intergenerational story about family and the power of memory. Meet Marigold and Dennis, two happily married empty-nesters in their late sixties. They should be enjoying their golden years in the idyllic English village where they live. But when their two grown daughters, Daisy and Suze, move back into the family home, both mother and father must learn how to deal with the upheaval. Meanwhile, as Daisy and Suze soak in the familiar comforts of home, they soon discover that their mother isn’t quite the same woman she was a few years ago. Sure, she is still kind-hearted and always willing to help, but something about their mom is different, and it’s becoming harder and harder for the family to ignore. For the first time in their lives, Dennis and his daughters find themselves caring for Marigold rather than the other way around. Here and Now is a gorgeously evocative novel brimming with characters who are so recognizable they’ll walk right off the page and into your heart. This is a novel about what it means to grow up and to grow wise, and how the new generation learns to carry family memories and hope into the future.
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR A priceless Titian masterpiece. A sumptuous French Chateau with a deadly secret. And a mystery hidden in a Bordeaux village that will change their lives forever… When elegant Anouk, a dealer in American antiques, dies unexpectedly, she leaves the Metropolitan museum an uncatalogued, multimillion dollar painting by Titian. Her son, Mischa, had no idea she had even owned it and becomes determined to discover the story behind the painting. This mystery sends him on the trail of his own history, back to the French village of his childhood. There he hopes to uncover the origins of the Gypsy Madonna; he never expects to find himself. Lose yourself in this story of epic romance and dark mystery set against the backdrop of occupied France and post-war America. ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** ‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES ‘An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War ‘Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ SARRA MANNING ‘One of our personal favourites’ THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills ‘Accomplished and poetic’ Daily Mail ‘Santa Montefiore is a marvel’ Sunday Express
A stunning story of loss, love and the summer that changed everything from the number one bestselling author of Songs of Love and War... 1958. Celestria, the charismatic daughter of an aristocratic family, lives in Pendrift Hall, a pale stone mansion with gardens that tumble down to the Cornish sea. It is summer and the weeks ahead hold the promise of self-discovery and the thrilling possibility of elicit love affairs. Yet tragedy erupts in paradise when one of the family vanishes. A mysterious note is left behind with the words: ‘Forgive Me’. Soon Celestria is pulled along a trail of deception, masquerades and mirrors. It will lead her from her idyllic life on the English coast to the orange groves of Southern Italy. It will also lead her to love... ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** ‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES ‘An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War ‘Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ SARRA MANNING ‘One of our personal favourites’ THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills ‘Accomplished and poetic’ Daily Mail ‘Santa Montefiore is a marvel’ Sunday Express
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR A sweeping story of love that stretches across the years The war has ended and Rita Fairweather is waiting for George Bolton, her childhood sweetheart, to return home to Devon. She wants their future to be a continuing reassurance of their past. But George comes back as a man changed by the horrors he has experienced. Unable to settle back into a small-town life, George decides to travel to Argentina. And Rita promises to wait. But George faces irresistible temptation and an agonising choice. As the years pass, Rita keeps her word, but how long should she wait for the love of the life? ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** ‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES ‘An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War ‘Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ SARRA MANNING ‘One of our personal favourites’ THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills ‘Accomplished and poetic’ Daily Mail ‘Santa Montefiore is a marvel’ Sunday Express
From #1 internationally bestselling author Santa Montefiore comes a spellbinding new novel about dark secrets and hidden sorrows—set in war-torn Italy and the streets of New York. New York, 1979. It is Thanksgiving and Evelina has her close family and beloved friends gathered around, her heart weighted with gratitude for what she has and regret for what she has given up. She has lived in America for over thirty years, but she is still Italian in her soul. Northern Italy, 1934. Evelina leads a sheltered life with her parents and siblings in a villa of fading grandeur. When her elder sister Benedetta marries a banker, to suit her father’s wishes rather than her own, Evelina swears that she will never marry out of duty. She knows nothing of romantic love, but when she meets Ezra, son of the local dressmaker, her heart recognises it like an old friend. Evelina wants these carefree days to last forever. She wants to bask in sunshine, beauty, and love, and pay no heed to the grey clouds gathering on the horizon. But nothing lasts forever. The shadows of war are darkening over Europe and precious lives are under threat…
An unforgettable tale of love lost and rediscovered, set in the enchanting backdrop of Italy—from internationally bestselling author Santa Montefiore, whose books have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. Love may be lost, but it’s not gone forever. When Gracie Burton stumbles upon a weeklong cooking course at Castello Montefosco, a castle in the sun-kissed Tuscan countryside, she cannot resist the opportunity to revisit the past she left behind in Italy. Since her husband’s death eight years earlier, Gracie has grown apart from her daughter, Carina, a high-powered businesswoman in London and her granddaughter, Anastasia, who would rather spend her time on her phone than with her family, but both women decide to join her. Little do they know that a lifetime of secrets await them in Italy. Over the course of the week, Gracie reveals the truth about what has drawn her back to the castle and its owner, the mysterious Count Bassanelli. Carina and Anastasia are shocked to discover that Gracie spent fifteen years in Italy as an apprentice to her uncle, a renowned art restorer and collector. While there, she fell madly in love. Now, forty-one years later, she has returned in hopes of righting past wrongs. With the help of Mamma Bernadetta’s magical recipes and the kindness of her fellow guests, Gracie reconnects with her family and together, all three women learn that love once lost, is not gone forever. The Temptation of Gracie is a poignant, timeless tale of grand romance, a story of women through the generations, and a reminder that it’s never too late to love.
A tale spanning four decades and ranging from the Tuscan countryside to the English coast reveals how the power of love can heal loss and endure the test of time.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of An Italian Girl in Brooklyn comes a captivating new novel of enduring love and devastating secrets, based on a true story. 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES Rupert promised he was going to come back. All Florence had to do was wait. Cornwall, 1944 When Rupert Dash is declared missing, presumed dead during the Battle of Arnhem, his wife, Florence, is devastated. She can’t accept that he has gone from her life forever, and so when she finds a poem called ‘Wait for Me’ hidden in an old book, she believes it’s a sign from her husband. A promise that he will return to her. London, 1988 Since childhood Max has suffered from a recurring nightmare. Surrounded by the horrific chaos of World War Two, he has an urgent mission he knows he must complete. But time after time, the dream ends with him awaking in terror, his heart pounding from the horror of the battlefield. Desperate to understand why he is haunted by such terrible visions, Max embarks on a journey that leads him to Cornwall and a man named Rupert Dash. Australia, 1995 Florence receives a letter from someone she has never met, who lives on the other side of the world. This stranger says he remembers a life that belonged to another before him. Could this be the one person Florence has waited over fifty years to meet again? 'Based on a true story this gorgeous sweeping romance crossing time and continents is completely captivating as Florence epitomises the enduring power of love' My Weekly
Ever wonder about Mrs. Claus? Where did she come from? What was her real name? And how did Santa and Mrs. Claus really fall in love? Who started the dating or was it instigated by Cupid? This book tells it all, the romance, the courtship, the love story of Mr. and Mrs. Claus. How they met, where they got engaged and their quiet ceremony of marriage. Read about the mystery of their wedding rings and if Mrs. Claus now has any magic of her own. This book can be read aloud to children or by yourself as a romance. The third book in the series of life at the North Pole, will continue to enlighten you about the mysteries of the magic of Santa. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to St. Jude's Children's Hospital to help find a cure for childhood cancer.
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