Winter's Gift


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It may be Christmastime but on a small, forlorn farm the holiday season is best forgotten, along with painful memories of loved ones lost. Mother Nature has other plans, however, and a chance snowstorm brings together two unlikely hearts, one human and one beast, yet both yearning for comfort, companionship, and that most elusive gift of all, hope. This lustrous jewel of a story, quietly told and perfectly complemented by soft, evocative paintings, reminds even the most cynical of readers that the heart indeed can recover and go on.Jane Monroe Donovan's parents encouraged her to follow her heart and it led to her love of sketching and painting. Her affection for animals is reflected in much of her subject matter. Jane makes her home in Pinckney, Michigan, with her husband Bruce and their two sons, Ryan and Joey. Other members of their family include their two dogs, Belle and Grizzly, a Siamese cat named Maylee, and their two horses, Ameera and Cherokee Rose. In addition to Winter's Gift, Jane has also illustrated three other titles for Sleeping Bear Press: My Teacher Likes to Say; My Momma Likes to Say; and Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book.




A Winter's Gift


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Since breaking up with Ty and throwing herself into her college work, Amy is more independent than ever. But when she returns to Heartland for her Christmas break, she finds a lot of things have changed. A pregnant mare will need both Amy and Ty's help to save her, but will the two of them be able to work together again?




The Fires of Vengeance


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In this "relentlessly gripping, brilliant" epic fantasy (James Islington), an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in order to reclaim her throne and save her people. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attack on the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught. "This gritty series set in a South African–inspired fantasy world is an intense reading experience, and the second book is just as phenomenal as the first."—BuzzFeed News "The Fires of Vengeance is epic fantasy at its finest."—Winter Is Coming The Books of The Burning Series The Rage of Dragons The Fires of Vengeance The Lord of Demons




A Winter's Promise


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“A stunningly atmospheric fantasy that doubles as an exceptional character study . . . we can’t wait to see where Dabos takes it next.” —Entertainment Weekly (“The 10 Best YA Books of 2018”) One of Publishers Weekly’s Best YA Books of the Year A National Indie Bestseller Lose yourself in the fantastic world of the arks and in the company of unforgettable characters in this French runaway hit, Christelle Dabos’ The Mirror Visitor quartet. Plain-spoken, headstrong Ophelia cares little about appearances. Her ability to read the past of objects is unmatched in all of Anima and, what’s more, she possesses the ability to travel through mirrors, a skill passed down to her from previous generations. Her idyllic life is disrupted, however, when she is promised in marriage to Thorn, a taciturn and influential member of a distant clan. Ophelia must leave all she knows behind and follow her fiancé to Citaceleste, the capital of a cold, icy ark known as the Pole, where danger lurks around every corner and nobody can be trusted. There, in the presence of her inscrutable future husband, Ophelia slowly realizes that she is a pawn in a political game that will have far-reaching ramifications not only for her but for her entire world. The World of the Arks Long ago, following a cataclysm called the Rupture, the world was shattered into many floating celestial islands, now known as arks. Over each, the spirit of an omnipotent and immortal ancestor abides. The inhabitants of these arks each possess a unique power. Ophelia, with her ability to read the pasts of objects, must navigate this fantastic, disjointed, perilous world using her trademark tenacity and quiet strength.




I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall


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A tender and enduring tale of love between you and your little one! With beautiful and endearing illustrations, this sweet little poem will gently reassure your child of your unconditional love, now and forevermore. How much do I love you? Do you want to know? I love you through winter, spring, summer, and fall. Through all the changes, big and small. But that is not all. That is not all. I love you. Every child longs to hear these words. And every child needs to hear these words. Here is a children's book that celebrates LOVE-the unconditional love that you have for your little one, and how that love continues to grow and expand through the seasons of your child's life. Be it winter, spring, summer, or fall, through all the ups and downs, and all the changes, big and small, a parent's love simply knows no bounds. With breathtaking winter, spring, summer, and fall scenes, children will be captivated by this beautiful picture book, which features affectionate animal families in delightful seasonal outfits, showing the sweet bond of love between them. Award-winning Italian illustrator Daniela Volpari's charming artwork will take you and your little one on a journey of unconditional love from season to season, daytime and nighttime, indoors and outdoors. Young children will respond to the engaging illustrations and the tenderness of the message. Daniela Volpari's timeless artwork, with its warm elegance and whimsical touches, will surely appeal to both parents and children alike. With heartwarming moments and soothing text, this tenderly crafted picture book and its message of unconditional love will resonate with parents, grandparents, and anybody who has a little one in their life. Fans of Love You Forever, Guess How Much I Love You, and I Love You to the Moon and Back will delight in adding I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall to their story time collection. There's more: A couple of fun, interactive activities for you and your little one to enjoy! Every page spread has a drawing of a heart or hearts for you and your little one to find. Have fun discovering where the hearts are! And make sure you don't miss the engaging activity at the end of the book! Try asking your little one to identify the baby animals featured and to give each of them a name. This book would make a wonderful gift for any occasion, especially a baby shower, birthday, graduation, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Christmas. Any season is the perfect opportunity to show your precious little ones how much you love and cherish them. If you want to let your child know that your love will remain steadfast and true-no matter what-this book is for you. Get your copy of this book now and reassure your little one of your unconditional love, today and forevermore. I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall is: Recommended for children aged 3 and up. A picture book with a big heart. A poetic and joyful celebration of love between a parent or grandparent and a child. A tender and endearing children's book with gentle rhyming text that's easy to read aloud. Beautifully illustrated, featuring a different animal family on every page and in every season. A sweet expression of unconditional love between adults and their treasured little ones. An adorable read-aloud book, perfect for creating a calming and reassuring atmosphere during snuggle time or bedtime. A keepsake for generations.




Cinder


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Queen Levana is a ruler who uses her 'glamour' to gain power. but long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story - a story that has never been told ... until now.





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An unlawful war and the terrible darkness of the Nine Doom Prophecies plunges the world of Hahn-Hah into chaos. And the world's unlikely last hope rests with a fourteen-year-old boy, derided as a cripple because of his congenital disabilities. Feslen Raster holds the key to stopping the Nine Dooms and saving his world. But first he must somehow find the fires within himself to become the most powerful mage his world has ever seen-without losing the last vestiges of his soul.




The Winter Solstice


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This text gives meaning not just to Christmas, but to the whole winter season. Folklore expert John Matthews traces the history behind many of the sacred traditions of the holiday season and provides refreshing and practical suggestions for celebrating the winter solstice as a joyous, life-affirming, spritual festival.




Introspective


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Poetry is a mirror. I have used this mirror to look at myself, my work, and the world around me, and Introspective is the reflections I have seen. Look and see...