The Christmas Eve Reader

Author : William E Studwell,Frank Hoffmann,B Lee Cooper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781136591457

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The Christmas Carol Reader by William E Studwell,Frank Hoffmann,B Lee Cooper Pdf

Like that Biblical, astronomical star of Bethlehem, The Christmas Carol Reader guides readers on their quest for information about Christmas songs. Studwell gathers a composite picture of the world's most important and famous carols and includes an ample selection of lesser-known Christmas songs. All of the carols are presented in their historical and cultural contexts which adds to readers’understanding and appreciation of the songs. As the only book that covers this elusive topic, The Christmas Carol Reader informs and entertains readers on over 200 songs of all types (sacred and secular), of all periods (Middle Ages through the 20th century), and from a number of countries and cultures. Because many of the songs in The Christmas Carol Reader fit into more than one distinct category, Studwell wisely divides the songs into two major groups--those that reflect Christmas as a Holy Day and those that celebrate Christmas as a Holiday. Here is just a sample of the breadth of coverage of songs: Sacred: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Angels From the Realms of Glory; As With Gladness Men of Old; O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël); Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Secular: Happy Holiday; A Holly Jolly Christmas; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Silver Bells; Here Comes Santa Claus; I'll Be Home for Christmas Medieval: Puer Natus in Bethlehem (A Boy Is Born in Bethlehem); Coventry Carol; I Sing of a Maiden; La marche des rois (The March of the Kings); In Dulci Jubilo 1500--1700's: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; I Saw Three Ships; Carol of the Bagpipers 1800's: Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful); O Little Town of Bethlehem; What Child Is This?; It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Stille Nacht, Heiliege Nacht (Silent Night) Spirituals: Go Tell It on the Mountain; I Wonder as I Wander; Mary Had a Baby; Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow Little Known: O Bethlehem!; The Sleep of the Infant Jesus; Song of the Nuns of Chester Countries and Cultures: O Tannenbaum; Lulajze Jezuniu (Polish Lullaby); Fum, Fum, Fum; Carol of the Bells; Patapan; El rorro (The Babe) As readers learn about the history and nature of the Christmas carol in general and the specific history of individual religious and secular carols, they will learn some history and nature of the holiday season which can bring more enjoyment into their celebrations for years to come. On long winter nights, The Christmas Carol Reader can be read continuously as a series of fact-based commentaries on Christmas music. For shorter periods in between holiday activities, readers can peruse one of the topical sections or select, with the aid of the title index, an individual essay of interest. As a library reference, this book can provide facts for research on Christmas songs or just provide an entertaining education for curious library patrons.

Author : James Charlton,Barbara Gilson
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385133456

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The Christmas Eve Reader by James Charlton,Barbara Gilson Pdf

A Christmas sampler of stories and poems, chosen from A Christmas Feast.

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106111

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Christmas Collection by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

This unique holiday book is the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list - naughty and nice. Stuffed like a Christmas goose, this holiday gift book is a cheerful mix of festive facts and yuletide yuks. Gather ’round the fire and unwrap the histories of such holiday traditions as Santa Claus, Rudolph, A Charlie Brown Christmas, candy canes, mistletoe, and more! You’ll also read about weird traditions, the Christmas Pickle, and Festivus. So let this merry little book be your favorite stocking stuffer!

Author : Catherine Schuon,Michael Oren Fitzgerald
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781937786038

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A Christmas Reader by Catherine Schuon,Michael Oren Fitzgerald Pdf

Recounts the stories of Jesus' birth and infancy, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the adoration of the Magi, the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the flight into Egypt.

Author : Jeannette Taylor
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780310599951

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NIV, Christmas Story from the Family Reading Bible, eBook by Jeannette Taylor Pdf

If you are one of the millions of Christian parents looking for a way to engage and understand the Bible together as a family, The Family Reading Bible is the Bible to meet your needs. Throughout the development of this unique Bible, the special content (questions, fun facts, and more) was tested by Christian families just like yours, who provided insightful feedback and help in order to make this Bible useful for you and your family in everyday life. The Family Reading Bible is designed to help parents use the Bible itself as their family devotional tool. A reading system with three easy-to-use tracks allows parents to accommodate children of various ages and stages. Readings of manageable length along with age-appropriate, engaging questions will encourage and maintain your kids’ interest in God’s Word. The Family Reading Bible is the perfect tool for parents in their role as the spiritual leaders of their home. CORE FEATURES 1) Three reading tracks: • Track 1: Short Path—for families with tight schedules or children under 9 • Track 2: Long Path—for longer devotional times and children over 9 • Track 3: Off the Beaten Path—provides an opportunity for creative exploration of various topics of the Bible such as the Christmas story, Angels and Demons, Kings and Queens, and other fun topics. 2) The Family Reading Bible is organized in standard canonical order, but the readings are read in chronological order. Example: when a reading about David in 2 Samuel is connected to a Psalm David wrote, you will be directed by page number to a devotional reading from that Psalm. You will then be returned by page number back to the next reading in 2 Samuel. 3) Brief summaries connect reading passages to provide continuity and understanding 4) Engaging, relevant fact and discussion questions written for children at various cognitive levels 5) Trivia facts keep both kids and parents engaged

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106128

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Jingle Bell Christmas by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

A heartwarming collection of merry tales and Christmas lore in the Uncle John’s tradition. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…again! Uncle John’s follow-up to his wildly successful Christmas Collection unwraps even more treasures of holidays past and present. Packed with more fun than an elf’s goodie bag, this anthology includes all the legends, lore, trivia, and history we didn’t have room for in the first Christmas collection. Read about… * The history of Jingle Bells * Secret Santas, bad Santas, and goofy Santas * 10 great holiday films you may have missed * Christmas on the range…and in outer space * How to make your own figgy pudding * The legend of the Christmas Spider * The real Scrooge And much, much more!

Author : Matthew Powell
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788023330

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Speaking of Christmas by Matthew Powell Pdf

So you've just been asked to put together your church's Christmas pageant -- are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Don't worry ... let Doris Wells Miller show you how this ministry can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all concerned. In addition to seven delightful programs designed for children of preschool age through sixth grade, this book provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidelines that walk you through the entire process of planning, rehearsing, and presenting your holiday production. There's even a step-by-step worksheet to help you keep organized and stay on top of all the details. Each complete script comes with a synopsis and stage directions, as well as an attractive cover that can be reproduced for your program. You'll find material suitable for congregations of any size; most require no more than a dozen participants. And props, sets, and costumes are kept simple for maximum flexibility. With these practical resources, your children's Christmas program this year is bound to be successful -- Seven Advent Programs For Children has all the help you need in one convenient volume. Copying privileges are included. Doris Wells Miller has been a church secretary, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, and served in many leadership roles in her congregation. Now retired, she is an active member of Cambridge Drive Baptist Church in Goleta, California. CSS Pub

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0517093383

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A Christmas Reader by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106012

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Extraordinary Book of Facts and Bizarre Information by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

From cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (“exocannibals” eat enemies; “indocannibals” eat friends). Flip to another page and there’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!

Author : Margaret Mackey
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781772120394

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One Child Reading by Margaret Mackey Pdf

"The miracle of the preserved word, in whatever medium-print, audio text, video recording, digital exchange-means that it may transfer into new times and new places." - From the Introduction In a significant and unique contribution to our understanding of reading and literacy development, Margaret Mackey draws together memory, textual criticism, social analysis, and reading theory in an extraordinary act of self-study. One Child Reading reflects a remarkable academic undertaking. Seeking a deeper sense of what happens when we read, Mackey revisited the texts she read, viewed, listened to, and played as she became literate in the 1950s and 1960s in St. John's, Newfoundland. This tremendous sweep of reading included school texts, knitting patterns, and games, as well as hundreds of books. The result is not a memoir but rather a deftly theorized exploration of how a reader is constructed. This is an essential book for librarians, classroom teachers, those involved in literacy development, and all serious readers.

Author : William Charles Mark Kent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600013630

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Charles Dickens as a Reader by William Charles Mark Kent Pdf

Author : Nancy J. Polette
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781598845884

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Reading the World with Picture Books by Nancy J. Polette Pdf

This valuable reference guide provides suggestions of picture books set in more than 70 countries in each continent of the world, along with standards-based activities. Reading the World with Picture Books presents an exhaustive collection of booktalk options with picture books that are set in the major countries of each continent. Hundreds of children's books with an international flavor are organized by continent and then by country, and suggested activities accompany the titles, encouraging students to interpret information related to historical or geographic concepts and use problem-solving skills. Activities range from those appropriate for beginners to experienced researchers/writers. All call for high-level thinking and most provide opportunities to respond in creative ways. In addition, all of the activities are keyed to selected national standards in language arts and social studies. The picture books suggested are not only excellent choices to capture a booktalk audience's attention and educate young readers about world culture, but also to demonstrate how human beings have adapted to the various environments of the world.

Author : Yildiz Kilic
Publisher : Author House
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781496988225

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“MY WORLD MY WORK MY WOMAN ALL MY OWN” READING DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI IN HIS VISUAL AND TEXTUAL NARRATIVES by Yildiz Kilic Pdf

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Pre-Raphaelite extraordinaire, is unique as Victorian proto-expressionistic painter-poet, who relentlessly sought representation of a tormented personified-self through the communicative relationship between image and word. In this interdisciplinary study is considered the narrative interaction that unifies ideas and forms into a self-expressive dialectical that informs of autonomous individualism and gender politics as a social problematic. Rossetti, known universally as a charismatic and vibrantly passionate man, is tangibly revealed in the most tenderly transparent narratives to be a haunted and socially subjugated man who searched for self-definition as a man and as an artist. By an intricate analysis of key textual and visual narratives Yildiz Kilic provides an insightful and wholly original interpretation of Rossetti as Victorian victim and innovator.

Author : Edward E. Hale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1612428673

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by Edward E. Hale Pdf

Excerpt from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas Stories This is a collection of ten Christmas Stories, some of which have been published before. I have added a little essay, written on the occasion of the first Christmas celebrated by the King of Italy in Rome. The first story has never before been published. It is but fair to say that I have not drawn on imagination for Laura's night duty, alone upon her island. This is simply the account of what a brave New-England woman did, under like circumstances, because it was the duty next her hand. If any reader observes a resemblance between her position and that of a boy in another story in this volume, I must disarm censure, by saying, that she had never heard of him when she was called to this duty, and that I had never heard of her when I wrote his story. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Scott Kelly
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780735263437

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Endurance, Young Readers Edition by Scott Kelly Pdf

An awe-inspiring memoir from NASA astronaut Scott Kelly who spent a record-breaking year in space, now newly adapted for young readers. Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero. Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut. This personal and fascinating story will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars.