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New York Times bestselling author SQuire Rushnell and his wife Louise DuArt share 21 brand-new and 9 classic true-life stories of extraordinary 'Godwinks' at Christmastime, proving that what some thought was 'coincidence' wasn't coincidence at all, but a supernatural 'hotline' from God"--
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"This book is of interest to any scholar of World War II, particularly those focused on bridging culture and war. Highly readable, this text is suitable for undergraduate and popular audiences as well. Many should find its analysis to be a refreshing take on the well-trodden field of World War II histories." - Journal of Military History
December 1942 saw the bloodiest Christmas in the history of mankind. From the islands in the Pacific to the...
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Leander, Lord Charrington has a problem. Raised to be a charming diplomat, women fall in love with him.
He, however, seeks a marriage of convenience with a sensible woman with whom he can live on honest terms.
The impoverished widow, Judith Rossiter, Angel Bride of poet Sebastian Rossiter, seems ideal. Still dressing in black, she remains devoted to her dead husband, and she has children to provide for.
Judith Rossiter thanks heaven for the earl's...
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When was Christmas first celebrated? How did December 25 become the date for the feast? How did the Bible's 'magi from the East' become three kings named Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar, who rode camels from three different continents to worship the newborn Christ? How did the Feast of the Nativity generate an entire liturgical season from Advent to Candlemas? Why did medieval and Renaissance artists portray Joseph as an old man? When did the first...
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'A Texas Christmas Carol,' where a town's wealthy bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor. It also includes 'An Archer Family Christmas.' When the Archers gather for the holiday, they encounter a request for help that will require all their effort and a Christmas miracle. In 'Gift of the Heart,' a widow uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local resort owner. The more she...
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"Behind every Christmas tradition is a story - usually, a forgotten one. Each year, as we decorate a tree, build a gingerbread house, and get ready for a visit from St. Nicholas, we're continuing generations-old narratives, while being largely unaware of their starting chapters. But knowing how these traditions began adds a new level of depth to our Christmas spirit, as well as an arsenal of anecdotes to share at Christmas parties. Christmas Past:...
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It's Christmastime in London, and overworked Bob Cratchit and his family, including poorly Tiny Tim, find joy and cheer even in poverty. Meanwhile Bob's boss, the selfish, miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge, is deeply bitter about the festive season. However, when Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, the error of his ways is revealed with haunting clarity. Dickens's timeless classic, which has popularised phrases...
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