Bring on the holiday spirit with toasty, traditional, and trendy recipes from The Cozy Christmas Cookbook. This modern Christmas cookbook elevates the holidays with recipes that blend classic warmth with a fresh, modern twist. From Instagram-worthy desserts to fresh takes on seasonal classics, this cookbook is your passport to a stylish and delicious celebration. Share, savor, and sparkle with these chic and cozy recipes that will make this Christmas season your most cherished and photogenic one yet.
In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate. Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe “Ed,” but never “Eddie”), written while still mourning his untimely death. Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author’s private archives.
This delightful, curated collection of 10 festive table settings and more than 80 recipes will provide an abundance of inspiration for hosting your next holiday teatime, whether in the afternoon or as a brunch on Christmas morning. Traditional tea foods are intermingled with creative twists on classics, including menus suited to children and those who are vegan or low-glycemic, and the recipe index highlights dishes that gluten-free, too. Expert tea pairings will ensure that every sip complements the flavors of the fare.
From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, bravery and selflessness are literally defined in these riveting first-person tales from our nation’s greatest heroes. U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan—share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America’s most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country.
KariAnne Wood is back with a new collection of simple projects to help you make holiday magic at home. You don’t have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some festive touches to your spaces. If you have ten minutes, you can try one of these quick and easy ideas for Christmas. If you’ve wished you could make beautiful, homemade decorations for Christmas but felt like you don’t have the time or talent, this book will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to go from dreaming to doing!
Welcome to the enchanting world of crochet, where holiday traditions and handmade warmth come together in perfect harmony. In this book, we celebrate the magic of Christmas through the art of crochet, focusing on one of the most cherished symbols of the season: the Christmas stocking. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a newcomer to the craft, you’ll find a treasure trove of patterns and inspiration to create beautiful stockings that will become beloved heirlooms for years to come.
Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers. Not only will you be immersed in the Christmas spirit, but you will draw from the insight of historian Dr. Timothy Larsen.
Christmas, of all seasons in the year, should be the time where true meaning can be found. However, by the end of December many attest to experiencing exhaustion rather than significance, stress rather than joy, and more consumer debt than spiritual abundance.Is this really what the Christmas story offers the world? Pastor AJ Sherrill does not think so. Rediscovering Christmas will help you discover there is more meaning and mystery to the Christmas story than we ever imagined.
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth’s history. Merlin’s friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time–da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble.