Cup of Comfort For Christmas: Stories that celebrate the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holiday
Added by: badaboom | Karma: 5366.29 | Fiction literature | 30 November 2011
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Cup of Comfort For Christmas: Stories that celebrate the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holiday
The stories in this inspiring collection are joyous reminders of what the holidays are all about...
Written by people just like you, these uplifting stories celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. You and your family will be thoroughly entertained by the celebrations, merriment, and revelations that fill these pages.
Affairs, obsessions, ardors, fantasy, myth, legend and dream, fear, pity, and violence--this magnificent collection of stories illuminates all corners of the human experience. Previously published in two volumes--Collected Short Stories and The Last Word and Other Stories--these forty-nine stories reveal Graham Greene in a range of contrasting moods, sometimes cynical and witty, sometimes searching and philosophical. Each one confirms V. S. Pritchett's statement that Greene is "a master of storytelling."
A collection of 8 fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author H.C. Andersen. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Danish author and poet, wrote many poems, plays, stories and travel essays, but is best known for his fairy tales of which there are over one hundred and fifty, published in numerous collections during his life and many still in print today.
Collection of one hundred action-packed stories, covering the range of American history, from the first visit of Leif the Lucky to the exploits of Sergeant York in World War I. In relating the long, thrilling story of the trials and triumphs of the pioneers and patriots, the author aims to gratify the love of children for the dramatic and picturesque, to satisfy them with stories that are true, and to make them familiar with the great characters in the history of their own country. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
Early years stories for the Foundation Stage : ideas and inspiration for active learningThis book shows how to make use of the learning power of story for young children, providing original, themed stories and associated learning activities to promote young children's cognitive and emotional development. Stories in this highly practical resource stimulate the child's interest and acts as a springboard to related learning games designed to develop children's skills in the six foundation areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication, language and literacy; mathematical development; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical development; and creative development.
