Holiday party trial-by-fire? Isn’t there a law against that? Newlywed Judy Banger-Canby has a secret: she's no fan of Christmas. Her “Ho-ho-ho” is more “Ho-ho-hum.” Too bad she never had that all-important “holiday” talk with new hubby Wiley "Elf-on-the-Bench" Canby before saying, “I do.” Because when it comes to celebrating Christmas, she’s a definite: “I don’t.” It’s just a party…to prove how much he loves his new wife. Judge Wiley Canby is baffled by Judy’s lukewarm reception of his brilliant idea: throwing a giant Christmas blowout to close one chapter of his life and usher in a new beginning with the woman he loves. He gets that she's never hosted a gala and his friends didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for her, but it’s Christmas…the season of good will. What could possibly go wrong? "A fun story, that can give you a new lease on the holidays, just when they can seem overwhelming." ~ PatternDance

More than a collection of recipes, this book is also a practical guide to the basics of cookie baking, equipment, and techniques. A veritable feast of terrific recipes, gift ideas, and cookie lore, it is sure to please cookie lovers of all ages.

First published: Great Britain: Picador, 2017.

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... The classic Christmas story with Mog, everyone’s favourite family cat! This funny and warm-hearted escapade comes as a stunning full-colour ebook, read by Tacy Kneale.

On each of the twelve days of her Christmas visit with her cousin Mike, Abby sends her parents a letter describing the history, geography, animals, and interesting sights of North Carolina. Uses the cumulative pattern of the traditional carol to present amusing state trivia at the end of each letter.

When she came across an antique book called "The Christmas Makers Club," Judy Copeland knew that this phrase described the December experience of many of her parishioners and friends. For those who create Christmas experiences for others, there is so much to do and so little time. And often, no time at all to attend to their own spiritual needs. This is a book for those who crave deeper spiritual connections during the Christmas season but struggle to find them. Drawing on her own experiences, some lesser-known Christmas traditions, and the ancient biblical story, the author offers a daily reading for the first 25 days of December. Some days she takes up serious topics (Grieving at Christmas, Feeling Lonely at Family Gatherings), but other days, her approach is lighter and more humorous (Glitterhouses and Other Things I Will Never Make, Standing in Line at the Post Office). The message is simple: We can find the true meaning of Christmas even in its broken parts and less than perfect celebrations.

A poem about the visit that Santa Claus pays to the children of the world during the night before every Christmas.

Part of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Farley Drexel Hatcher—otherwise known as Fudge—thinks he’s a superhero, but his older brother, Peter, knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain! Dealing with Fudge is hard enough, but now Peter’s parents have decided to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter’s mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge—help! How will Peter ever survive? “As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series Love Fudge, Peter, and Sheila? Read all these books featuring your favorite characters: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great Fudge-a-Mania Double Fudge

Judy Christie meets us where we are, in a frenzied, out-of-control frame of mind, and helps us begin to have a deeper understanding of the joy of the Christmas season and its deep meaning for our lives overall—and how that can be a starting point for a more abundant life in the new year. In Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas, Christie guides us to a more helpful, Christian understanding of this time of year. Aspects of the liturgical calendar are introduced as part of this process, including the Christian understandings of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. She gives us practical tools for coping with holiday pressures but above all stresses the need for transformation from a secular perspective to a Christian one. Hurry Less Worry Less at Christmas will assist in identifying what people love about the holiday season and what they want to change. The book can also be used as a study book for church small groups or Sunday school classes, leading up to the holidays. This updated edition contains new content to help make the Christmas season even more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful. “In her delightful, contemporary, and practical book, Judy Christie takes the ‘Grinch’ out of holiday preparations. She enabled me to see Christmas as a sacred, joyful journey rather than a difficult, demanding marathon.” --Nell W. Mohney, Author of Slay Your Giants “Judy Christie must have been reading my mind! I’ve already started planning a simpler, calmer holiday season this year.” --Cynthia Bond Hopson, Author of Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, and Mondays “Judy Christie provides a welcome reminder to wait upon the Lord, and some practical, real-life steps toward comfort, joy, and simplicity.” --Rob Weber, Co-author of Beginnings: The Spiritual Life

When your first attempt to re-ignite your sex life includes a 911 call… Judy Banger may be 50-something, trapped in a dead-end job, and worried her get-up-'n-go got up and went, but she wasn’t ready to throw in the towel…until her old friend’s “little blue pill epiphany” ended badly. Like harps and angels bad. When the meet-cute of your life includes a black lace bustier, fishnet stockings and a whip named Gerald… Gorgeous, sexy Judge Wilson "Wiley" Canby may project the smoldering angst of every romance hero Judy ever fantasized about. Too bad her timing is as rotten as her luck…unless the nearly retired widower needs help exploring his naughty side. “Tears, laughter, and sensuality hallmark this delightful novel as heroine Judy Banger, in fits and starts, finds unexpected happiness. I also couldn't help but applaud the fabulous judgment of Judge Wiley Canby!” LT review