Janie Down, unsophisticated, small town, sixteen-year-old, sees the magazine ad and knows it's the "something exciting" she's been waiting for! She begins writing secretly to Duke McCoy and pretends she's all the things he wants.

//*// Finalist for the 2022 International Book Awards in Children's Picture Book and Children's Religious categories \\*\\ To: Santa From: Anna My new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas, so you’re coming to my house for the very first time. And I think you must be REALLY tired of cookies. I’m going to leave you the best Santa treat ever. Anna is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go. It can't be matzo ball soup—soup in a sleigh with galloping reindeer will never do. It can't be noodle kugel—imagine that by the handful. What a mess! And as certain as Anna is that Santa would devour tzimmes, she knows he just doesn't have the time to sit and enjoy a hearty stew on Christmas Eve. Anna retreats to her thinking corner to figure out the perfect finger food for Santa, not wanting to disappoint him on his very first visit to her house. In this humorous and endearing picture book, blending both Christmas and Hannukah, a little girl and her stepbrother compete to leave Santa the best treats ever. Latkes for Santa Claus concludes with Anna and Michael's winning recipes, ready for children to replicate for Santa in their own kitchens.

A profoundly moving account of an oncology nurse's conversations with the dying

In these personal stories, 45 Ohio mothers open their hearts and share what it feels like when your son or daughter leaves home to fight a war.Some were stunned to learn one sunny afternoon that their "baby" had enlisted in the Marines. Others had long been familiar with military life. But all knew their life had just changed the day their child called and said, "Mom, I'm being deployed . . ." They discovered the strange mix of pride and fear. The anxiety of not knowing exactly where in Iraq or Afghanistan your son is, whether your daughter is facing mortar fire or enduring heat and boredom. Elation at the arrival of the briefest postcard or email message. The daily dread, when returning home from work or a trip to the grocery store, of seeing a government car in the driveway and two soldiers at the door . . .Any parent who reads these stories will feel their power--and will gain a greater understanding of the sacrifice made by parents as well as their children in our military service.

September would forever be a cruelly remembered month. The accident, the funeral, the seemingly everlasting loneliness that began on the 29th seemed unbearable for Janie Michaels. Having admired her soulmate Thomas since primary school, how could she possibly live without him? Her heart ached immensely. Making her way painfully through the reality of her loving husband's death, Janie was entertaining ideas of joining him. She was uncertain if she could survive alone, without the love of her life. Unexpectedly reuniting with an old pal, she hadn't seen since high school, seems to help somewhat. Martin had been a mutual friend of the once merry couple before moving away over a decade before. Now his return wasn't all he had been wishing for. When a kindly, yet bewildering, stranger appears at Janie's place of employment, her life takes a major turn. However, through any means necessary, Thomas would try to make it home to his wife and his old life...By Any Means Necessary...

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. This box set includes: ON THE RUN (An Emergency Responders novel) By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Valerie Hansen When a gang of criminals charge into an ER, they force nurse Janie Kirkpatrick to treat the gunshot wound of one of their men. But after things go bad, the leader vows to kill Janie, and her only hope of survival is going on the run with undercover cop Brad Benton. ALASKA SECRETS By Sarah Varland When her first love, Seth Connors, is attacked, former police officer Ellie Hardison knows the crime is linked to his sister’s death. To find the culprits, she and Seth must go undercover on a dog-mushing expedition, but can they live long enough to find the truth? CRIME SCENE CONNECTION By Deena Alexander A serial killer is imitating the murders from Addison Keller’s bestselling novel, determined to make her the final victim. But with former police officer Jace Montana’s help, Addison might just be able to unmask the murderer…and escape with her life. For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense January 2021 Box Set—1 of 2

After flunking all her classes, Diana is to be tutored for the summer. She's sure she'll be bored until she meets Mac and Josh, who add a considerable amount of excitement to her life.

Mankind has ventured to every corner of the galaxy. No one expects another inch until Andre Martin, lab-rat genius social nerd, shows up with a plan to build a ship powerful enough to separate time and space. His goal: to explore and explain the Big Bang. No one likes Andre. No one trusts Andre. Permission denied, mission canceled; until impending planetary disaster reinstates priority under new leadership, prominent psychologist Karen Wellchild, entitled, independent, and hiding a desire to meet Jesus on the way home. The journey does not go well. The clock refuses to spin backward and a computer meltdown informs the crew that Karen secretly used dating software to match each of the 240 twenty-six-year-olds onboard with one perfect mate. Karen's closest friend comes up with a new plan. And who doesn't love a scary dinosaur tale, or ghost ship mystery to solve? The starship Explorer Seven rides imagination from one end of the universe to another, from the beginning of time to the next beginning of time. Hop on board, Andre and Karen are waiting.