The Chimney Sweep Charm

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985274016

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The Chimney Sweep Charm by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

There was the muffled sound of audience members standing up, and Baylee and Candice turned to look behind them. "Holy smokes!" Baylee breathed. "It's like a Navy SEAL convention or something," Candice added. And it was! Baylee couldn't believe that over twenty-five of the people in the orientation audience were tall, dark, handsome, buff guys dressed all in black. Each man stood with his feet apart and hands held at his back-similar if not exactly like a military "at ease" stance. "They're all packing heat too," Baylee whispered to Candice as she noted all the holstered sidearms. "I guess Mr. O'Sullivan wants to be prepared," Candice said. "I suppose you girls are all wowed now, right?" Tate said from the front row. "Let's see," Candice began, looking to Tate and feigning an expression of thoughtfulness. "Let's say I'm being assaulted by some weirdo in the street...and who am I going to look to for protection? One of these guys?" she said, nodding toward the security staff. "Or you, Tate? You...who freaked out in June when we were in New York and you thought some guy was looking at you funny. You freaked out and slammed Megan's finger in the door and cut it off! Who do you think I'm going to trust?" "It was an accident, and you know it," Tate grumbled. Baylee did know it. Still, she found her eyes glancing down the row of chairs in front of her to Megan-to the missing first joint and fingertip on her right hand. "Yeah, it was," Candice admitted. "But you still cared more about yourself than Megan. The guy was stalking Megan...not you. Real heroic, Tate. Way to go to instilling a sense of confidence in me that you would have my back." "Whatever," Tate grumbled, turning around in his seat to pout. "Thank you," Brian said to his men. Baylee watched as the security staff sat down in unison. "So there you have it...our extra security staff for the next two months. As I said, if you need assistance...just grab a chimney sweep." Baylee giggled. "Grab a cab, grab a snack...grab a chimney sweep." Candice giggled too. "And you know what? I just figured out what I want for Christmas." "Absolutely," Baylee agreed. "I'll never ring 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' with the same mental pictures again."

Author : M. C. Beaton
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446574099

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Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton Pdf

Travel to the Scotland Highlands with this classic Hamish Macbeth cozy mystery from the author of the Agatha Raisin series. Death of a Chimney Sweep: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery In the south of Scotland, residents get their chimneys vacuum-cleaned. But in the isolated villages in the very north of Scotland, the villagers rely on the services of the itinerant sweep, Pete Ray, and his old-fashioned brushes. Pete is always able to find work in the Scottish highlands, until one day when Police Constable Hamish Macbeth notices blood dripping onto the floor of a villager's fireplace, and a dead body stuffed inside the chimney. The entire town of Lochdubh is certain Pete is the culprit, but Hamish doesn't believe that the affable chimney sweep is capable of committing murder. Then Pete's body is found on the Scottish moors, and the mystery deepens. Once again, it's up to Hamish to discover who's responsible for the dirty deed--and this time, the murderer may be closer than he realizes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : Christian life
ISBN : UCD:31175035489254

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The Chimney Sweep by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985280710

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Born for Thorton's Sake by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

"He was the only man she had ever dreamed of belonging to. The only man she had ever wanted. Maria Castillo Holt ... the only daughter of a valiant Lord and his Spanish beauty. Following the tragic deaths of her parents, Maria would find herself spirited away by conniving kindred in an endurance of neglect and misery. However, rescued at the age of thirteen by Brockton Thorton, the son of her father's devoted friend, Lord Richard Thorton, Maria would at last find blessed reprieve. Further, the heir to Lord Thorton's title, Brockton Thorton became from that day forth, ever the absolute center of Maria's very existence"--Cover.

Author : Madeline Leslie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Children
ISBN : PRNC:32101066477389

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Jack the Chimney Sweeper by Madeline Leslie Pdf

Author : James Montgomery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1824
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019481914

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The Chimney-Sweeper's Friend, and Climbing-Boy's Album. ... Arranged by J. M. by James Montgomery Pdf

Author : Barbara Vine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416531937

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The Chimney Sweeper's Boy by Barbara Vine Pdf

As Sarah researches her famous father's past for her memoir, shocking secrets come to light and threaten her world.

Author : Christian Rätsch,Claudia Müller-Ebeling
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594776601

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Pagan Christmas by Christian Rätsch,Claudia Müller-Ebeling Pdf

An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas • Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas • Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance. It is an evolving feast that over the centuries has absorbed elements from cultures all over the world--practices that give plants and plant spirits pride of place. In fact, the symbolic use of plants at Christmas effectively transforms the modern-day living room into a place of shamanic ritual. Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity. The fir tree was originally revered as the sacred World Tree in northern Europe. When the church was unable to drive the tree cult out of people’s consciousness, it incorporated the fir tree by dedicating it to the Christ child. Father Christmas in his red-and-white suit, who flies through the sky in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, has his mythological roots in the shamanic reindeer-herding tribes of arctic Europe and Siberia. These northern shamans used the hallucinogenic fly agaric mushroom, which is red and white, to make their soul flights to the other world. Apples, which figure heavily in Christmas baking, are symbols of the sun god Apollo, so they find a natural place at winter solstice celebrations of the return of the sun. In fact, the authors contend that the emphasis of Christmas on green plants and the promise of the return of life in the dead of winter is just an adaptation of the pagan winter solstice celebration.

Author : M. J. Padgett
Publisher : Life in Chatswain City
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798223177869

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The Chimney Sweep by M. J. Padgett Pdf

Ever wonder how Santa manages to get to all around the world in one night? Elves, of course! George Elf is tired of being Santa's helper, but it's the only life he knows. Hundreds of years doing the same job would bore anyone nearly to death, but George would do anything to free himself of the torment. One Christmas Eve, George is a little too careless and nearly gets his head blown off by a beautiful police detective. He's never seen a human before, and she thinks she's seeing things. In an adventure the two will never forget, they find magic in unexpected places, and George decides it's time to think about his future. The problem is, that George may not have a future at all. After an innocent kiss, George loses his immortality and is faced with a difficult choice. Will he remain an elf, choose to be human, or disappear forever?

Author : George P. Monger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1282 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216115090

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Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes] by George P. Monger Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985280789

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Untethered by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swimming naked on a summer Sunday afternoon. He was a tall drink of water-far taller than most of the other men in town-and his shoulders were as broad as the state of Texas itself. Sky-blue eyes, bronze skin, square jaw, and dark hair-and that smile! In truth, Cricket had only seen Heathro Thibodaux smile three or four times, but each incidence was something she'd never forget. His smile was bright and white, and the gold tooth he owned on the upper-right incisor of his smile only embellished the richness of it. That one tooth. Cricket's smile faded as she thought of it. Oh, no doubt the flash only added to the splendor of his smile. Yet it also served as a reminder to anyone who had ever read or heard of what had happened in Texas one year before. No doubt it was a powerful remembrance to Heathro Thibodaux himself-a visual indication of true barbarity, pain, and loss. In that moment, Cricket wondered-when Heathro looked in the mirror each morning and saw that tooth, did he think of eight dead girls buried in the bottom of a bleak and barren canyon? Did he think of the eight dead girls that he, for no fault of his own, had been unable to save?

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780985280703

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An Old-Fashioned Romance by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

Life went along simply, if not rather monotonously, for Breck McCall. Her job was satisfying, and she had true friends. But she felt empty-as if part of her soul were detached and lost to her. She longed for something-something that seemed to be missing. Yet there were moments when Breck felt she might almost touch something wonderful. And most of those moments came while in the presence of her handsome yet seemingly haunted boss-Reese Thatcher.

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985274023

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The Whispered Kiss by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

With the sea at its side, the beautiful township of Bostchelan was home to many-including the lovely Coquette de Bellamont, her three sisters, and her beloved father. In Bostchelan, Coquette knew happiness and as much contentment as a young woman whose heart had been broken years before could know. Thus, Coquette dwelt in gladness until the day her father returned from his travels with an astonishing tale to tell. Antoine de Bellamont returned from his travels by way of Roanan bearing a tale of such great adventure to hardly be believed. Further, at the center of Antoine's story loomed a man-the dark Lord of Roanan.Known for his cruel nature, heartlessness, and tendency to violence, the Lord of Roanan had accused Antoine de Bellamont of wrongdoing and demanded recompense. Antoine had promised recompense would be paid-with the hand of his youngest daughter in marriage. Thus, Coquette found herself lost, thrust onto a dark journey of her own. This journey would find her carried away to Roanan Manor-delivered into the hands of the dark and mysterious Lord of Roanan who dominated it.

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985274030

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The McCall Trilogy by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

The foundling (desert fire): "She opened her eyes and beheld, for the first time, the face of Jackson McCall. Ruggedly handsome and her noble rescuer, she knew in that moment, he would forever hold captive her heart, as he then held her life in his protective arms. Yet, she was a nameless beauty, haunted by wisps of visions form the past. How could she ever hope he would return the passionate, devotional love she secreted for him -- when her very existence was a riddle?"--

Author : Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher : Distractions Ink
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985280765

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Dusty Britches by Marcia Lynn McClure Pdf

Years ago Angelina Hunter fell in love--only to have her heart broken. Now she runs her father's ranch, all businesslike and severe ... until a cattle drive brings back the man responsible for her hopes. Will Angelina's heart be softened? Will she learn to hope again? Will her long-lost dreams become a blessed reality?