A Christmas Bride

A follow-up to A Place Called Home, this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book explores and celebrates different people, places, cultures and traditions from across the world. Featuring eight festivals - at least one from each of the inhabited continents - this title provides a glimpse into diverse traditions, customs and beliefs. By lifting the flaps and reading the gentle, educational text, readers can find out about New Year in China, Christmas in Germany, Carnival in Rio, the Day of the Dead in Mexico and much more. Celebrations include: The Garma Festival, Arnhem Land region, AustraliaChinese New Year, Beijing, ChinaRio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ramadan in Morocco, AfricaDay of the Dead, Oaxaca, MexicoDiwali, Mumbai or Jaipur, IndiaTu Bi'Shivat Festival, New York, USA Christmas in Frankfurt, GermanyAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, L

This book is Steve Martin’s cinematic legacy―a graphic memoir of his movies, packed with stories from the sets of his classic films, drawn by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss, the team who brought you A Wealth of Pigeons.Steve opens the book explaining why he left stand-up comedy for the big screen: “I wondered if I could become a comedian in movies. ‘If I could do movies,’ I thought, ‘I could perform a scene again and again until I got it right.’”Filled with anecdotes from his time on set of his beloved films―from Father of the Bride to Roxanne, The Jerk to Three Amigos, and many more, this collection of cartoon strips brings you directly into Steve Martin’s world. Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Harrison Ford, Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Carl Reiner, and Mike Nichols - just a few of the book’s cast appearing in charming tales of antics, exploits, and moments of inspiration. Steve details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartoo

Celebrate the greatest comic-book wedding of all in this oversized Gallery Edition containing the complete story of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s 1980s nuptials ― from proposal, to ceremony, to honeymoon! After years of will-they-won’t-they friendship and occasional romance, Peter pops the question…and after a lot of soul-searching, MJ says yes! But will these lovebirds truly hit the jackpot and walk down the aisle, or will that ol’ Parker luck ― not to mention Electro, the Puma and the new Spider-Slayer ― ruin everything for the bride and groom? Plus, vintage behind-the-scenes extras including the newspaper strip version of the wedding, and the complete saga of the happy couple’s history!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 290-292, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 21, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 7, What If? (1989) 20-21, Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe (1985) 22, material from Not Brand Echh (1967) 6

☆迪士尼繪本系列，獻給大人小孩的最佳禮物書！★重溫經典動畫，揭開人氣卡通角色故事後的神祕面紗！《美女與野獸：阿齊的聖誕禮物》貝兒準備好阿齊的禮物，也為野獸準備了一個驚喜，是什麼特別的禮物，讓野獸彌補了小時候的遺憾？他們還為阿齊準備了什麼禮物呢？《小美人魚：聖誕尋寶遊戲》愛麗兒為大家一一準備了精心挑選的禮物，不過這些禮物卻不見了，原來麥克斯把禮物都埋起來了。愛麗兒靈機一動，說道：「各位，我為你們安排了驚喜！現在我們要來玩尋寶遊戲！」《仙履奇緣：完美聖誕派對》和仙度瑞拉一起舉辦一個完美的聖誕派對吧！寒冷的冬天裡，仙度瑞拉和王子坐在爐火旁邊，她突然靈機一動，準備舉辦一場完美的聖誕派對。【系列特色】◇ 精選各式各樣的迪士尼動畫人物，舉凡經年不衰的公主們、最受歡迎的冰雪奇緣、經典的好奇寶寶愛麗絲、不走常規的反派角色等，繽紛主題應有盡有！◇ 由官方嚴選的作繪者團隊創造全新獨立聖誕故事，延續孩子們對電影外的想像，為伴讀的父母找回童心，一起沉浸在快樂的童話之中。◇ 文字淺顯易懂，適合親子共讀及練習拼讀注音的孩子自行閱讀。※適讀年齡：3歲以上※有注音。

☆迪士尼繪本系列，獻給大人小孩的最佳禮物書！★重溫經典動畫，揭開人氣卡通角色故事後的神祕面紗！【故事大綱】貝兒小時候每逢平安夜，都會跟爸爸一起把鞋子放在壁爐旁，讓聖誕老人可以把禮物放在鞋子裡。茶杯阿齊也熱心的為女僕茶煲太太、燭台僕人盧米亞，以及時鐘管家葛士華，都分別收集了一雙舊鞋子。阿齊睡著後，大家偷偷前往野獸小時候的臥室尋找玩具，沒想到野獸發現貝兒擅闖房間，對她大發雷霆！茶煲太太娓娓道來野獸小時候的故事，貝兒聽完後，決定也為野獸準備一個驚喜。是什麼特別的禮物，讓野獸彌補了小時候的遺憾？他們還為阿齊準備了什麼禮物呢？這個聖誕節，讓我們來到美女與野獸的城堡，與喜愛閱讀的貝兒公主一起享受故事，並將心意放入禮物之中，送給心中重要的人吧！【系列特色】◇ 精選各式各樣的迪士尼動畫人物，舉凡經年不衰的公主們、最受歡迎的冰雪奇緣、經典的好奇寶寶愛麗絲、不走常規的反派角色等，繽紛主題應有盡有！◇ 由官方嚴選的作繪者團隊創造全新獨立聖誕故事，延續孩子們對電影外的想像，為伴讀的父母找回童心，一起沉浸在快樂的童話之中。◇ 文字淺顯易懂，適合親子共讀及練習拼讀注音的孩子自行閱讀。※適讀年齡：3歲以上※有注音。

In this enchantingly illustrated Christmas poem, Carol Ann Duffy invites readers to open the windows on Advent Street. In each one is a gift. You may find yourself back-straight watching a ballerina, poised to begin, or catch your lips moving in time with a festive song that drifts out into the night.Whatever the surprise, when the curtains draw back and the lights sharpen, Duffy's beguiling words, paired with captivating illustrations from Yelena Bryksenkova, call you inside to feel the warmth.

Red Xmas is a horror/black comedy Christmas story for mature readers written by Clay Adams & Alexandre O. Philippe with art by Fabio Ramacci and Ilaria Chiocca, published by Scout Comics.When Mrs. Claus dies in a tragic toy accident, Santa vows to make all those little brats pay! But when his rampage kicks off at the home of FBI agent Ellie Tewksberry, he's messed with the wrong lady. Mama Bear will travel to the ends of the earth to save her son-even if it means teaming up with the Easter Bunny, the American Santa Society (A.S.S.), and her wannabe-elf ex-husband. This December, Santa must die!

** A Book of the Year in The Times – The New Statesman – Observer – Financial Times – Irish Times – Irish Independent – Times Literary Supplement **WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE AND THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE AND THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE DALKEY LITERARY AWARDS‘Exquisite.’ Damon Galgut‘Masterly.’ The Times‘Miraculous.’ Herald‘Astonishing.’ Colm Tóibín‘Stunning.’ Sunday Independent‘Absolutely beautiful.’ Douglas StuartIt is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

A cozy, heartfelt picture book about the search to find just the right books to gift loved ones on Christmas Eve―based on a real Icelandic tradition.The northern lights dance, snow blankets the ground, it’s the Christmas season―so the Book Flood begins!People plan and they dream, and they visit the shops for books to give loved ones, and families, and friends. And when Christmas Eve comes, they’ll share magical stories, curl up by the fire, and read, read, read, read . . .This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas―and the joys of reading―to the page.

Tis the season for a Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they're pulling out the mistletoe for everyone's favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love.Country music’s golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren’t about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he’d be wallowing in self-pity. It’s hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family’s whiskey brand. No big deal… Colton agrees to consider Gretchen’s o

Start a new holiday tradition and celebrate what makes each child unique with this giftable boxed set that comes with a timeless picture book and a lovable, huggable plush. Reindeer in Here celebrates that being different is normal.This holiday legend from long, long agois a very special story that children should know.A kind and true reindeer with one antler smallmiraculously changed Christmas once and for all.At holiday time, a special little reindeer with mismatched antlers shows up as an early gift from Santa to stay with each child and go on daily adventures with them. The reindeer learns the child’s true Christmas wishes (and makes sure Santa does as well), all the while encouraging the child to celebrate their own differences. It’s a new holiday tradition the whole family will love!

The author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his sister.One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money.Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days―until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack―the mysteriou

The third book in the Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse series, in which Randy celebrates Christmas and finds out what all the reindeer fuss is about.It’s Christmas, and Randy is decked out in his holiday best. He can’t wait to see the pretty lights on all the trees and eat a candy cane or two―but the most exciting part of Christmas has to be Santa and his reindeer.Can a beautiful horse be a reindeer? It’ll take snow, carrots, and maybe even a flying leap to find out. Randy is determined―but is he cut out for these reindeer games?

Would you like to see Santa’s workshop, meet the busy elves, and join in the festive fun? If so, turn the page and start your adventure.Filled with playful rhymes that are easy to read aloud, Santa’s Busy Day is the perfect Christmas story to share with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers. This charming board book features colorful illustrations and lots of entertaining characters like a reindeer with jingly sleigh bells, a busy elf making toys, a cute Christmas puppy, and of course, Santa!

沉浸在大大的立體場景，跟著小馴鹿一起完成超級聖誕任務！＼思考方法．解決問題．建立自信／ 聖誕節這天是聖誕老公公最忙碌的時候，夜晚，他照往常一樣駕著雪橇去送禮，小馴鹿也好想一起去，但牠還太小不能去……奇怪！地上怎麼還有一個包裝漂亮的禮物呢？是聖誕老公公掉的嗎？要趕快送去才行！於是小馴鹿奔像天空，努力的想跟上聖誕老公公的雪橇。小馴鹿會成功完成任務嗎？一起進入這個充滿奇蹟的聖誕夜吧！★掃QRcode聽聖誕歌：We wish you a merry Christmas本書特點¬★大立體頁：另人驚喜的立體頁面，吸引孩子的好奇心。★圖文並茂：精美插畫搭配生動故事，培養學習需要的專注力。★培養勇氣：跟著小馴鹿鼓起勇氣嘗試新事物，實現心中的成就與夢想。★聽聖誕歌：掃描封面QR code，一邊讀故事，一邊聽好聽的歌曲。