Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas (16pt Large Print Edition)

Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas (16pt Large Print Edition)

Author: Ace Collins

Publisher:

Published: 2010-11-30

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780369321718

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You know these songs by heart. Theyre the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape Californias heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad; ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means its sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family


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Download or read book Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas (16pt Large Print Edition) written by Ace Collins and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know these songs by heart. Theyre the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape Californias heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad; ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means its sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family


Best American Political Writing 2009 (Large Print 16pt)

Best American Political Writing 2009 (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Royce Flippin

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1458759830

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A must-have anthology for political junkies, Best American Political Writing compiles the year 's best political stories from a variety of publications and points of view, in a single, comprehensive volume. Culling from the most memorable reporting of what promises to be a thrilling political year, the 2009 American Political Writing edition will include incisive coverage of the new Obama presidency and its impact nationwide, as well as the most pressing political concerns facing America today - from the depressed economy to our participation in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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Download or read book Best American Political Writing 2009 (Large Print 16pt) written by Royce Flippin and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have anthology for political junkies, Best American Political Writing compiles the year 's best political stories from a variety of publications and points of view, in a single, comprehensive volume. Culling from the most memorable reporting of what promises to be a thrilling political year, the 2009 American Political Writing edition will include incisive coverage of the new Obama presidency and its impact nationwide, as well as the most pressing political concerns facing America today - from the depressed economy to our participation in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

Author: Ace Collins

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0310248809

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Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus


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Download or read book Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus


Best American Political Writing 2008 (Large Print 16pt)

Best American Political Writing 2008 (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Royce Flippin

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-03

Total Pages: 698

ISBN-13: 1459612302

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The Best American Political Writing 2008 draws from a variety of publications and political viewpoints to present the year's most insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking pieces on the current political scene. This year's edition will include full coverage of the presidential candidates and conventions, and will offer incisive reporting o...


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Download or read book Best American Political Writing 2008 (Large Print 16pt) written by Royce Flippin and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best American Political Writing 2008 draws from a variety of publications and political viewpoints to present the year's most insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking pieces on the current political scene. This year's edition will include full coverage of the presidential candidates and conventions, and will offer incisive reporting o...


A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Author: Caseen Gaines

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780369318169

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Unwrap a treasure trove of stories and photos behind a Christmas tradition. A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favourite since its release in 1983. While millions watch the movie every year on television, few know the story behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent. Ralphie Parker's quest for ''a Red Ryder carbine action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time'' didn't begin or end with the release of Bob Clark's sleeper hit. Adapted from Jean Shepherd's radio broadcasts and short stories, A Christmas Story has inspired a mountain of merchandise, sequels, a stage adaptation, and a big - budget Broadway musical. There's also a tourist attraction in Cleveland and annual conventions. Not bad for a movie that was only a modest hit during its original theatrical run. Now, in time for its 30th anniversary, the story of the making of the film - and what happened afterwards - is being told for the first time. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs and drawing on original interviews with cast and crew, A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic is sure to make you glad you didn't shoot your eye out!.


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Download or read book A Christmas Story written by Caseen Gaines and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unwrap a treasure trove of stories and photos behind a Christmas tradition. A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favourite since its release in 1983. While millions watch the movie every year on television, few know the story behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent. Ralphie Parker's quest for ''a Red Ryder carbine action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time'' didn't begin or end with the release of Bob Clark's sleeper hit. Adapted from Jean Shepherd's radio broadcasts and short stories, A Christmas Story has inspired a mountain of merchandise, sequels, a stage adaptation, and a big - budget Broadway musical. There's also a tourist attraction in Cleveland and annual conventions. Not bad for a movie that was only a modest hit during its original theatrical run. Now, in time for its 30th anniversary, the story of the making of the film - and what happened afterwards - is being told for the first time. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs and drawing on original interviews with cast and crew, A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic is sure to make you glad you didn't shoot your eye out!.


The Best of the Bellevue Literary Review (Large Print 16pt)

The Best of the Bellevue Literary Review (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Danielle Ofri

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 1458780554

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Founded just six years ago, Bellevue Literary Review is already widely recognized as a rare forum for emerging and celebrated writers - Julia Alvarez, Raphael Campo, Rick Moody and Abraham Verghese among them - on issues of health and healing. Gat...


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Download or read book The Best of the Bellevue Literary Review (Large Print 16pt) written by Danielle Ofri and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded just six years ago, Bellevue Literary Review is already widely recognized as a rare forum for emerging and celebrated writers - Julia Alvarez, Raphael Campo, Rick Moody and Abraham Verghese among them - on issues of health and healing. Gat...


The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You (Large Print 16pt)

The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You (Large Print 16pt)

Author: S. Bear Bergman

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1458780430

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Alternately unsettling and affirming, devastating and delicious, The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You, is a new collection of essays on gender and identity by S. Bear Bergman that is irrevocably honest and endlessly illuminating. With humour and gra...


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Download or read book The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You (Large Print 16pt) written by S. Bear Bergman and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternately unsettling and affirming, devastating and delicious, The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You, is a new collection of essays on gender and identity by S. Bear Bergman that is irrevocably honest and endlessly illuminating. With humour and gra...


Some Christmas Stories

Some Christmas Stories

Author: Charles Dickens

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2009-03-14

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1427027218

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In this charming collection of short stories, Dickens presents a galaxy of beautifully drawn characters. He presents the branches of Christmas tree as ladders which one climbs in the journey from childhood to youth. Going through the book evokes the sweet memories of childhood. This is an equally attractive book for young readers and adults.


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Download or read book Some Christmas Stories written by Charles Dickens and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-03-14 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming collection of short stories, Dickens presents a galaxy of beautifully drawn characters. He presents the branches of Christmas tree as ladders which one climbs in the journey from childhood to youth. Going through the book evokes the sweet memories of childhood. This is an equally attractive book for young readers and adults.


Krakow Melt (Large Print 16pt)

Krakow Melt (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Daniel Allen Cox

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 145960833X

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This second novel by Lambda Literary Award finalist Daniel Allen Cox (Shuck) is an incendiary story about two pyromaniacs who fight homophobia in Krakow, Poland, one of the fronts of the Solidarnosc revolution that eventually toppled the Berlin Wall in 1989. It's 2005, and Poland is grappling with its newfound role as a member of the European Union; the nation dips into moral crisis as Pope John Paul II (a Pole) hovers near death while the country's soon-to-be president makes homophobic declarations. Radek, a bisexual artist and a practitioner of the extreme urban sport parkour, is convinced that fire is the great stabilizer. While creating miniature replicas of the worlds great infernos? Chicago 1871, San Francisco 1906, London 1666?he meets Dorota, a literature student and budding pyromaniac. Driven by rage, sexual curiosity for one another, and Pink Floyd, they buck church, government, and the LGBT community to find sexual freedom, escaping their enemies by scaling the crumbling walls and ideas of the city. Provocative and unnerving, Krakow Melt is at once a love letter and a fiery call to arms.


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Download or read book Krakow Melt (Large Print 16pt) written by Daniel Allen Cox and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second novel by Lambda Literary Award finalist Daniel Allen Cox (Shuck) is an incendiary story about two pyromaniacs who fight homophobia in Krakow, Poland, one of the fronts of the Solidarnosc revolution that eventually toppled the Berlin Wall in 1989. It's 2005, and Poland is grappling with its newfound role as a member of the European Union; the nation dips into moral crisis as Pope John Paul II (a Pole) hovers near death while the country's soon-to-be president makes homophobic declarations. Radek, a bisexual artist and a practitioner of the extreme urban sport parkour, is convinced that fire is the great stabilizer. While creating miniature replicas of the worlds great infernos? Chicago 1871, San Francisco 1906, London 1666?he meets Dorota, a literature student and budding pyromaniac. Driven by rage, sexual curiosity for one another, and Pink Floyd, they buck church, government, and the LGBT community to find sexual freedom, escaping their enemies by scaling the crumbling walls and ideas of the city. Provocative and unnerving, Krakow Melt is at once a love letter and a fiery call to arms.


The Family Book of Christmas Songs and Stories

The Family Book of Christmas Songs and Stories

Author: James Charlton

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Family Book of Christmas Songs and Stories written by James Charlton and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: