When prickly Gilda Humphreys is murdered near Santa Fe, there is no shortage of suspects. All Forensic Psychologist Jemimah Hodge and her new boyfriend Sheriff Rick Romero have to go on is a similarity to another cold case, the woman's obsession with a local treasure hunt, and her midlife sexual escapades. In fact, the killer is close by. Too close. The third Jemimah Hodge Murder Mystery.

The playful collaboration of two masters of the medium, where the thoughts of one guided the hand of the other. The result is a unique blend of poetry and graphic storytelling.

Fate has chosen The Guardians for a journey. A journey in search of a treasure that is more precious than gold or diamonds. It is the most priceless of all; peace. Yes, they are in search for peace. The treasure that our father Adam and mother Eve had long lost. This is the plea of the entire humanity that has transcended even from the first cry of a new born child. The desire has lingered for centuries. However, the hunger and thirst of this human desire has been aggravated by the dark forces of evil who hinder them along the way. Pains and deceit will be faced by the Treasure Talisman Guardian who holds the key to attain the treasure. In the last hour of the end of the world, only peace can save the world and nothing else.

It has been a while since nine college students were first thrown into a world of espionage and treasure hunts. Now strewn around the globe, the members of the Rising Flock race against the Shifting Shadows and their allies to uncover their treasure and secrets. In Nepal, Emily and Lukas have finally freed Tonya from the Shifting Shadows. Now that she's on her way home, their new objective is to wreak havoc. But in order to gain Radenie's trust, someone must die. Sam and Nichole are in Egypt, following the map to find the treasure. Unfortunately, the Shadows are the only ones who can take them there. Now they must decide whether the treasure is hidden in the desert or if it is just another clue. As Tonya and Collin trek across India, they are grateful to be alive but have no real plan for returning home. With another group hot on their trail, they accept help from a dangerous man with uncertain loyalties. Meanwhile, Ryan, Max, and Brooke face the Shadows in their own backyards. Home will never be safe as long as the Shadows exist. But even if the Shadows are defeated, will life ever go back to normal?

In 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales', Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson compiles an expansive anthology of the most beloved Yuletide narratives, encompassing a variety of genres including novels, short stories, poems, and carols that have shaped the literary canon of Christmas. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of festive classics, from the poignant 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry to the venerable verses of 'Ring Out, Wild Bells' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Bjørnson's curatorial finesse is evident as he interweaves timeless works with lesser-known gems, all while capturing the diverse cultural essence of Christmas through the prism of literature. The collection is presented with an eye for both literary quality and seasonal charm, offering an immersive experience into the spirit of the holiday. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, a revered figure in Norwegian literature and a Nobel laureate, perhaps found inspiration for creating this collection from his own engagement with themes of identity, community, and tradition — concepts deeply entwined with the Christmas season. His personal literary footprint, characterized by a poetic realism and national romanticism, echoes through the selections, hinting at the universal longing for warmth, generosity, and connection during the holiday period. By encompassing works from international literary greats, Bjørnson underscores the shared human experiences central to Christmas, transcending any one tradition or geography. 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' is a must-read for aficionados of classic literature and anyone looking to rekindle their holiday spirit. It is a literary hearth around which readers of all ages can gather, finding solace and joy in tales that celebrate the profound simplicity and deep complexities of the human experience. It is an invitation to revisit the storied past of Christmas traditions and to instill new memories with the turn of each page. For the literary connoisseur and the Christmas enthusiast alike, this anthology is a treasured addition to any winter library, promising to delight and inspire for generations to come.

This winter, we are offering to you our own Christmas box – filled up to the top with the best Christmas novels, classics to read during holidays, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As Joseph Was A-Walking The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) The Twelve Days of Christmas The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) The Christmas Angel (A. Brown) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White The Christmas Hirelings The Blue Carbuncle An Exciting Christmas Eve The Spirit of Christmas…

Christians live in a damaged world and are themselves flawed, jars-of-clay people. They wait for the day when God will renew all things - clay included. That day is not yet. But in the face of this daunting Not Yet, Christians posses a potent Already: the knowledge of God's glory, revealed in Jesus. That is our treasure. In these forty meditations, David Perry engages with Scripture, science, film, literature and personal stories to help us unpack this treasure, and live in its riches. "The wearied and worried will find encouragement in these pages." --Andrew Micklefield, Manitoba MLA, Rossmere

The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends represents an unparalleled assemblage of literary jewels, carefully curated to capture the essence and breadth of Christmas literature. Spanning centuries and encompassing a wide range of genres from poetry and carols to legends and novels this anthology celebrates the multifaceted nature of Christmas storytelling. The collection weaves together the traditional and the contemporary, the celebratory and the reflective, encapsulating the spirit of Christmas in its myriad forms. Standout pieces traverse the emotional landscape of the season, offering readers a panoramic view of Christmas through the ages and across cultures. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from diverse backgrounds and periods, bring a rich tapestry of voices to the anthology. From Dickens' quintessential Victorian Christmas to Andersen's poignant fairy tales, and from the reverent compositions of Isaac Watts to the pioneering realist narratives of Tolstoy and Chekhov, the collection underscores significant historical and cultural movements. It reflects the evolution of Christmas literature, showcasing how each era's social, political, and religious contexts have shaped storytelling traditions. This confluence of perspectives creates a unique narrative harmony, deepening our understanding of Christmas and its impact on the literary canon. For readers seeking to explore the depth and diversity of Christmas literature, The Santa's Great Treasure Chest offers an unrivaled opportunity. This anthology not only provides a compendium of festive stories but also serves as a lens through which the evolution of the holiday and its literature can be viewed. It invites readers to embark on a scholarly journey through the snow-draped landscapes of literary history, uncovering the myriad ways in which Christmas has inspired some of the greatest writers across time. Engrossing, enlightening, and profoundly moving, this collection is a must-have for anyone wishing to delve into the heart of Christmas storytelling.

Poetry at its best! ---- An End to all Rat Races! And a new bold step into fun, leisure, and recreation, containing fifty poetry compositions for all funny competitions and magical races, no bar ages or sages because it is in a strange pixie language of modern and classic revelation into the beauty and depth of the working of fairies and their point of views. Fair and Square (Hebrew: יצאת צדיק - "yazata tzadik") Rich lines of eloquence par excellence that soothes, embalms, and nourishes the soul and deeply touches the cockles of your hearts! “That cannot be seen but felt-----That cannot be felt but seen”---In my illustrations and fantasy dreams! Poems like Ole Fisherman Yakkasakki of Yukkamakki and his Coral Queen Corraline, the beautiful valley along The rich Fairy Path of puppets played by God and his Puppet masters, The Silver Nut Meg Tree right amid an aromatic boundary of Spice land, Coffee Drinkers, The Ningyo, Golden Temple, about stars and their star signs shown by merfolk in seas ---The Mermaids’ wishing Bassinet Days and the Mermaids’ Babies Months, Mermaid Sea Ears, Chamelia, And Harvey’s Silver Dragon Hornet Motorbike out of an India scope Love story, Paloma’s magic brush, The Banjaran and his cow Gauri, the Living Christmas Tree, the Story of the Christmas Flower, the One Legged Fairy Woman, Frankenstein and the Bat Vampire Werewolf of Moonlight, Robot Knight Sparx and the Human Fly! Many more to amaze and mystify my little bunnies racing behind in a fair and square race betwixt nature and all its faery residents! Thank you and join along adventuring with the ladybug writer and her coat of many colors!