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Presenting Gary Christmas

Author : Katrin Zimmermann

Publisher : tredition

Page : 69 pages

File Size : 21,89 MB

Release : 2018-10-19

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 3746970458

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Thirteen-year-old Jendrik is annoyed - by his parents, his younger sister and the stupid, never-ending and irritating chores he has to do around the house. One day, while taking out the rubbish, he comes across another person who wants to make his life even more difficult. He finds a grandpa - not Jendrik's own - sitting in their shed, claiming to be Father Christmas. Great - that was the only thing missing in Jendrik's life! But it's no good - if he wants to get rid of the strange old man, he'll have to help him ... A Christmas story to read to oneself or aloud to grumpy brothers, feisty sisters, and parents who should take out the rubbish themselves once in a while - it could just be worth it! Charming, caring, and cheeky - presenting Gary Christmas!



How Love Actually Ruined Christmas

Author : Gary Raymond

Publisher : Parthian Books

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 42,33 MB

Release : 2020-11-30

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1913640221

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RARELY HAS THE POWER OF CINEMA BEEN FELT BY SO MANY, IN SUCH OPPOSING WAYS... 'Love Actually dulls the critical senses, making those susceptible to its hallucinogenic powers think they've seen a funny, warm-hearted, romantic film about the many complex manifestations of love. Colourful Narcotics. A perfect description of a bafflingly popular film.' By any reasonable measurement, Love Actually is a bad movie. There are plenty of bad movies out there, but what gets under Gary Raymond's skin here is that it seems to have tricked so many people into thinking it's a good movie. In this hilarious, scene-by-scene analysis of the Christmas monolith that is Love Actually, Gary Raymond takes us through a suffocating quagmire of badly drawn characters, nonsensical plotlines, and open bigotry, to a climax of ill-conceived schmaltz. How Love Actually Ruined Christmas (or Colourful Narcotics) is the definitive case against a terrible movie.



Presentation Zen

Author : Garr Reynolds

Publisher : Pearson Education

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 11,64 MB

Release : 2009-04-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0321601890

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FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.



Native American Twelve Days of Christmas

Author : Gary Robinson

Publisher : 7th Generation

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 21,53 MB

Release : 2022-08-15

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781939053459

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Native American Twelve Days of Christmas delightfully adapts the traditional English Christmas carol with items and traditions found in many Native American tribes.



Native American Night Before Christmas

Author : Gary Robinson

Publisher : 7th Generation

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 19,81 MB

Release : 2020-08-19

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1939053722

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This innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for an American Indian family when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus) comes a-calling. He brings with him his team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread, commodities, and other goodies. Renowned Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird’s inspired illustrations transform the author’s playful adaptation into a fresh, modern work of art. A delight for people of all ages and cultures. The title was the winner of the 2010 Moonbeam Award for Holiday Books. A glossary is included to explain terms commonly used in Native communities such as fry bread, commodities, and medicine bundles.



Presenting Gary Paulsen

Author : Gary M. Salvner

Publisher : Hall Reference Books

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 14,42 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN :

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"I love writing. I absolutely love it", asserts Gary Paulsen, who, since 1966, has published more than 100 books, among them nonfiction autobiographical works for adults and paperback series and picture books for children. Still, Paulsen's widespread critical and popular reputation rests principally on his two-dozen-plus novels for young adults, which include the Newbery Honor Books Dogsong (1986), Hatchet (1988), and The Winter Room (1990). Presenting Gary Paulsen - the first book-length critical biography of this fascinating writer - offers readers both an overview of Paulsen's life and an analysis of his extensive body of work for young adults. Drawing amply on a series of personal interviews with Paulsen, Gary M. Salvner provides readers with a vivid portrait of his subject and a lively assessment of how the writer's life and work come together. Thematically arranged chapters correlate stories with life experiences and examine the motifs, techniques, and voices Paulsen so winningly employs; covered as well are the writer's contributions to adult nonfiction and children's literature. A concluding chapter investigates "The Now and Future Gary Paulsen: Today's Writing and Tomorrow's Plans".



Christmas Memories Book

Author : Applewood Books

Publisher : Applewood Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,2 MB

Release : 2008-09

Category :

ISBN : 9780939510849

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This 20 year diary has fine calligraphy and drawings by Lynn Anderson. Each year features a pen and ink drawing of a different 19th century tradition, accompanied by an explanation of the holiday custom featured. Record visitors, special Christmas cards, family photographs and other memories.



The Dead Celebrity Cookbook Presents Christmas in Tinseltown

Author : Frank DeCaro

Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 27,13 MB

Release : 2012-10

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0757317006

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Book Description

When it comes to holiday fun, the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age knew how to make merry – on stage, on screen, and especially on the dinner table.



Santa's Birthday Gift

Author : Sherrill S. Cannon

Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing

Page : 25 pages

File Size : 32,24 MB

Release : 2011-01-13

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1612042163

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If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa's Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder - as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus' birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus.



The Christmas That Almost Never Was

Author : Stanley E. Wiklinski

Publisher : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,60 MB

Release : 2018-07-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780999862407

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A horrendous, howling, and devastating blizzard strikes Santaville in the blackness of early morning, so severe that it blows away the doors to the stable, where Santa shelters his reindeer. Exposed to the raging storm, the reindeer come down with the flu and cannot fly. Santa, years before, came upon a group of young Polar bears who could leap high in the air. He finds them. With the help and encouragement of the villagers of Santaville, and the reindeer, the Polar bears fly, saving Christmas, and Santa keeps his promise to all good children everywhere on Christmas Eve, bringing them the gifts of their dreams.