A Romantic-Style Christmas


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In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye López blends ideas from Chopin's artistic "palette" with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. Titles: *Coventry Carol (Inspired by Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1) *God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Inspired by Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4) *In the Bleak Midwinter (Inspired by Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3) *Joy to the World (Inspired by Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, "Heroic") *O Come, All Ye Faithful (Inspired by Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 1) *Once in Royal David's City (Inspired by Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3) *Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (Inspired by Prelude in F Major, Op. 28, No. 23) *Still, Still, Still (Inspired by Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop") *There's a Song in the Air (Inspired by Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2) *What Child Is This? (Inspired by Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, posthumous)




A Romantic-Style Christmas


Book Description

In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye L pez blends ideas from Chopin's artistic "palette" with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. Titles: Coventry Carol (Inspired by Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1) * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Inspired by Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4) * In the Bleak Midwinter (Inspired by Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3) * Joy to the World (Inspired by Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, "Heroic") * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Inspired by Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 1) * Once in Royal David's City (Inspired by Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3) * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (Inspired by Prelude in F Major, Op. 28, No. 23) * Still, Still, Still (Inspired by Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop") * There's a Song in the Air (Inspired by Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2) * What Child Is This? (Inspired by Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, posthumous).




Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book 2


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2 offers sophisticated-sounding holiday music, pianistically arranged for the early intermediate player and organized into three sections: Traditional Christmas Carols, Popular Christmas Songs, and Seasonal Favorites. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Silent Night * The First Noel * What Child Is This * Pat-a-Pan * O Little Town of Bethlehem * O Come, All Ye Faithful * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Joy to the World * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Winter Wonderland * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * and more. Online access to audio recordngs of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




French Country Cottage


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Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.




Christmas, Texas Style


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Four Texas Babies by Tina Leonard To save his parents’ ranch from falling into the wrong hands, Sam Johnston must marry. A quickie wedding to Lily Bartholomew brings more than he bargained for—including some shocking news about his new in-laws. But the biggest shock of all is that the baby on the way is actually four babies, set to arrive just in time for Christmas! A Texan Under the Mistletoe by Leah Vale Lori Beth Whittaker comes home looking for tradition—and discovers that for the first time ever, the Hooper Creek Christmas festival has been cancelled. She’s determined the festival will go on, but one man stands in her way—Jackson Hooper, her former high school sweetheart and the man she left behind! Merry Texmas by Linda Warren Mariel Todd-Crandall and Grayson Crandall love their daughter, but since their divorce, it’s hard to find time to spend with Chloe. But Chloe’s sick of being ignored, and she knows her parents still love each other. So this Christmas she has a special plan, including a very special tree, that’s going to make Mom and Dad see that Christmas—and every day—should be spent as a family.




A Classical-Style Christmas


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A Classical-Style Christmas combines memorable Christmas carols with excerpts from some of Mozart's most wonderful works. The arrangements are not all written in Classical-period styling; you will hear some Romantic and Contemporary sounds as well. However, all of the selections are inspired directly by individual Mozart pieces. Titles: *Angels from the Realms of Glory (Inspired by Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3) *Angels We Have Heard on High (Inspired by Sonata in C Major, K. 545: Rondo) *Away in a Manger with O Come, Little Children (Inspired by Sonata in G Major, K. 283: Presto) *Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Inspired by Menuet in F Major, K. 5) *The First Noel (Inspired by Polonaise in D Major from Twelve Little Pieces) *Good King Wenceslas (Inspired by Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: Rondo, Allegro) *He Is Born (Inspired by Sonata in D Major, K. 284: Allegro) *See, Amid the Winter's Snow (Inspired by Adagio for Violin and Orchestra, K. 261) *Silent Night (Inspired by Sonata in A Major, K. 331: Andante grazioso) *We Three Kings of Orient Are (Inspired by Sonata in A Minor, K. 310: Allegro maestoso)




Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance


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Create the Christmas romance of your dreams, scene by scene, twist by charmingly predictable twist—each choice is yours. Slip on your favorite Christmas sweater, cozy up to a crackling fire, sip some spiced eggnog, and prepare to experience the ultimate holiday love story. But instead of watching it on some cheesy cable channel, open this book and put yourself in the director’s chair. First, decide your heroine’s problem. Was she just fired from her big city business job? Avoiding going home for Christmas? Or did she just realize the man who proposed to her maybe isn't Mr. Right? Then it's time to meet the man--should your heroine end up with the big city business exec, the small town hunk or someone totally unexpected (but still hunky)? Each choice will take you down a totally different path that all somehow end up making for a perfect made-for-TV romance. Will your Christmas activity montage include baking cookies, walking through a holiday festival, or skating on a picturesque frozen lake? Will you choose to include a generically bearded old man who perhaps could maybe be Santa Claus? Choice by hilarious choice, you’ll make your way closer and closer to the big payoff--the picture perfect, most romantic final kiss ever. And when you’ve savored that last bit of snowy, romantic goodness, don’t be glum. Turn back to page one and start a new love story. With hundreds of possible stories the happily-ever-afters never stop happening. Praise for Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance “The choose-your-own-adventure-style parody features all the best tropes and treats of made-for-TV holiday specials.” —Chicago Reader “If you’re searching for the perfect gift for your Hallmark holiday film loving BFF (or just shopping for yourself, no shame), Riane Konc’s new book, Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance, is the present you’ve been waiting for.” —Bustle




Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book One


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




This Christmas


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Early readers are falling head over heels for This Christmas! ‘Think The Holiday but so much better. . .’ 'Grabs your heart, squeezes it and ultimately leaves you believing in life' ‘A warm cosy winter’s hug in a book’ ____________ Rose used to love Christmas - until the year everything changed. She hasn't been home to visit her family for the holidays since. Charlie is facing his first Christmas alone. It may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but not for him. Not this year. In search of comfort and seclusion, Rose escapes to a cottage in rural Donegal to hunker down for the festive season by herself. But when Charlie opens the door to Seaview Cottage, the two strangers realise that their holiday rental has been double-booked. Both of them expected to spend this Christmas alone. But their lives could be changed forever if they agree to spend it together. . . ____________ Praise for Emma Heatherington: 'I adored this super-slow-burn romance, racing through the pages waiting, just waiting for them to finally get together, willing them along' Elle Cook 'A Christmas hug of a book, which I read in two sittings. Days later, I'm still thinking of Rose and Charlie' Fionnuala Kearney, Irish Times bestseller 'Spot on perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually' Claudia Carroll 'Gripping' Bella 'A heart-warming romance' Ulster Herald 'A beautiful love story' Woman's Way 'A gorgeous will they/won't they love story, with depth and surprising twists' The Sun 'A lovely, heart-warming read' Closer 'A proper winter heart-warmer' Heat




Tiny Love Stories


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“Charming. . . . A moving testament to the diversity and depths of love.” —Publishers Weekly You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be swept away—in less time than it takes to read this paragraph. Here are 175 true stories—honest, funny, tender and wise—each as moving as a lyric poem, all told in no more than one hundred words. An electrician lights up a woman’s life, a sister longs for her homeless brother, strangers dream of what might have been. Love lost, found and reclaimed. Love that’s romantic, familial, platonic and unexpected. Most of all, these stories celebrate love as it exists in real life: a silly remark that leads to a lifetime together, a father who struggles to remember his son, ordinary moments that burn bright.