'With that he tied a blindfold around Santa's eyes and pushed him forward with a continual poking from the point of his sword.' Pirate Freddie had a rough life growing up on his father's pirate ship. His father's cruelty crushed Freddie's dreams, and resentment toward his father is manifested as tyranny as Freddie emerged as an even harsher captain. But when Pirate Freddie Meets Santa Claus and takes Santa prisoner on his ship, things might just turn around. Explore the world of pirates and mermaids with new author Joanne Sheehan Brown as she crafts an imaginative adventure that will encourage children to follow their dreams, offer compassion, and do the right thing—and not only for the sake of being on Santa's nice list. What entertaining characters and dialogue and such a twisting and turning, humorous plot that will delight youngsters and parents alike as they are subtly reminded of the true meaning of Christmas! —Karen O'Brien-Pugh, elementary school speech and language therapist Joanne Sheehan Brown is a director of Catechesis and encourages parents to use Pirate Freddie Meets Santa Claus as an opportunity to connect with their children and have an open conversation about God. Joanne was inspired to write Pirate Freddie Meets Santa Claus by her son Philip and his love of pirates. Joanne lives in Chicora, Pennsylvania, with her husband and children.

Head Off the Books in this collection of newspaper columns, where J. Peder Zane uses classic and contemporary literature to explore American culture and politics. The book review editor for the Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer from 1996 to 2009, Zane demonstrates that good books are essential for understanding ourselves and the world around us. The one hundred and thirty columns gathered in Off the Books find that sweet spot where literature's eternal values meet the day's current events. Together they offer a literary overview of the ideas, issues, and events shaping our culture—from 9/11 and the struggle for gay rights to the decline of high culture and the rise of sensationalism and solipsism. As they plumb and draw from the work of leading writers—from William Faulkner, Knut Hamsun, and Eudora Welty to Don DeLillo, Lydia Millet, and Philip Roth—these columns make an argument not just about the pleasure of books, but about their very necessity in our lives and culture.

Clippings from the Anadarko daily news concerning the Anadark High School class of 1951, their neighbors and contemporaries.

The show is a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). -- Publisher's description.

"The coverage is mainly of 78rpm records, however a few early 45rpm records are included. Unlike previous price guides, this book attempts to cover all 78rpm kiddie records made in the USA. The dates of coverage range from the 1890s to the 1960s with most listings from the 1940s and 1950s."--Cover back.

A delightfully devious Christmas story from beloved librarian Betsy Bird and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat. Freddy Melcher is Santa's #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky! It's awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake. That's why Freddy has been extra good this year . . . at hiding his plans. Will Freddy get away with his delightfully devious scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie?